Nijuu's recent activity
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Comment on What if we discover the answers of the Universe, eliminate cancer, halt aging. What's next? in ~humanities
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Comment on US Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform in ~tech
Nijuu LinkStrange question. Can or does this impact how other countries will treat Tiktok ?. If I remember correctly, over here (Australia) our government banned the use of the app in any government offices.Strange question. Can or does this impact how other countries will treat Tiktok ?. If I remember correctly, over here (Australia) our government banned the use of the app in any government offices.
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Comment on Chinese woman in Beijing goes on one hundred blind dates per year in ~life
Nijuu Link ParentAsk people who are more traditional than I am. There are words/phrases to describe it.Ask people who are more traditional than I am. There are words/phrases to describe it.
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Comment on Spotify lowers artist royalties despite subscription price hike in ~music
Nijuu Link ParentProblem is, how many artists are you willing to buy their albums and the availability factor?Problem is, how many artists are you willing to buy their albums and the availability factor?
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Comment on Online shopping - how convenient is it actually? in ~life.style
Nijuu LinkAbout the only things i shop in person are clothes and groceries. Everything else is online. Why?. Much better variety (Australia is pretty bad in that regard) and payment options online. With...About the only things i shop in person are clothes and groceries. Everything else is online. Why?. Much better variety (Australia is pretty bad in that regard) and payment options online. With hours i work its difficult unless i want to wait til weekend to visit physical stores in person.
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Comment on Oysters: The luxury delicacy that was once a fast-food fad in ~food
Nijuu LinkWhen i was little, we used to go to local fish shop in our regional area. Bottles full of fresh oysters (out of their shell obviously) less than $10 AUD a bottle. Add a little bit of salt to each...When i was little, we used to go to local fish shop in our regional area. Bottles full of fresh oysters (out of their shell obviously) less than $10 AUD a bottle. Add a little bit of salt to each oyster, swallow it. Yup. NOW.. cant buy those bottles anymore. Mostly sold in their shells per dozen and quite pricey considering. They are sadly more of a if you can afford them now ....
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Comment on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ renewed for Season 4; ‘Lower Decks’ to conclude with Season 5 in ~tv
Nijuu LinkSNW is the best ST show in a longtime Better than Discovery etcSNW is the best ST show in a longtime
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Comment on ‘Heroes’ reboot in the works from series creator Tim Kring in ~tv
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Comment on "Civil War" discussion thread in ~movies
Nijuu LinkSome people pointed out the trailer makes the movie out as something else although I could tell it is basically about journos in a warzone. Movie on the war itself would have drawn more people...Some people pointed out the trailer makes the movie out as something else although I could tell it is basically about journos in a warzone. Movie on the war itself would have drawn more people into it imho
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Comment on AI and the end of writing in ~tech
Nijuu LinkI really don't understand point of some of these articles. End of writing? Hardly when AI writing lacks creativity and flair. A to B fine. In between? Questionable.I really don't understand point of some of these articles.
End of writing? Hardly when AI writing lacks creativity and flair. A to B fine. In between? Questionable. -
Comment on Any RSS feed recommendations that aren't news? in ~tech
Nijuu LinkMost of the ones I've used or tried are basically news or updates on website related things.Most of the ones I've used or tried are basically news or updates on website related things.
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Comment on Video game devotees are much more likely to be working-class than middle-class, says research in ~games
Nijuu LinkWhat's difference between working class and middle class anyway?.What's difference between working class and middle class anyway?.
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Comment on Chinese woman in Beijing goes on one hundred blind dates per year in ~life
Nijuu Link ParentPossible but women on mainland China now can afford to be picky There is a lot more men than women and it feels women there at least are more successful business wise. It does in general say...Possible but women on mainland China now can afford to be picky
There is a lot more men than women and it feels women there at least are more successful business wise. It does in general say something about her I guess, I mean if she has been looking for years, her criteria is above average ? -
Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
Nijuu LinkI think I use some variation of what others have already mentioned. I'm on my android 13. Two screens. Screen 1 my most used apps as single icons each, plus three folders with things I use...I think I use some variation of what others have already mentioned. I'm on my android 13. Two screens. Screen 1 my most used apps as single icons each, plus three folders with things I use regularly like Google apps. Screen two. Most of apps not on screen 1 are grouped into folders divided into categories. For me it's faster to access rather than going into drawer and scrolling alphabetically etc
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Comment on Chinese woman in Beijing goes on one hundred blind dates per year in ~life
Nijuu LinkI think it's pretty obvious something about her. Fussy. Picky. However you want to describe it. Once she hits her 30s she will likely become what's known as a leftover woman in our cultureI think it's pretty obvious something about her. Fussy. Picky. However you want to describe it. Once she hits her 30s she will likely become what's known as a leftover woman in our culture
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Comment on Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable in ~science
Nijuu Link ParentI suppose the issue is - as we age it gets a bit harder to find places where you can connect with genuine people. I do realize common hobbies and interests are important but having a bit of...I suppose the issue is - as we age it gets a bit harder to find places where you can connect with genuine people. I do realize common hobbies and interests are important but having a bit of company and just hanging out every now and then can be harder the older you get.
Even for someone like myself (I admit to being a loner 99% of the time), I like being around people - work is the big one for me. I actively enjoy company of people even if most are at where I work (small number have become genuine friends albeit its hard find time physical meet ups) -
Comment on What's something you've been mulling over recently? in ~talk
Nijuu LinkThe AI crap and how certain sections of people are excited for it. When the reality is - it feels like anything new coming from using AI models really is mashing together existing ideas. It sure...The AI crap and how certain sections of people are excited for it. When the reality is - it feels like anything new coming from using AI models really is mashing together existing ideas. It sure feels like that's all it is.
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Comment on Jon Stewart on the false promises of AI in ~tech
Nijuu LinkMy only comment is - keep it out of things where humans show their artistic or creative flair. Artwork. Music. Books (how many dreadful AI created books need to show up on amazon for example).My only comment is - keep it out of things where humans show their artistic or creative flair. Artwork. Music. Books (how many dreadful AI created books need to show up on amazon for example).
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Comment on Given the well-known difficulties for men to maintain friendships as they age, has anyone managed to make new friends after their 40s? in ~life.men
Nijuu Link ParentIm in my 50s and finding similar pattern. Most if not all my small core of friends are work based friends who become friends outside work over long period of time. Most are younger than me (with...Im in my 50s and finding similar pattern. Most if not all my small core of friends are work based friends who become friends outside work over long period of time. Most are younger than me (with two exceptions) by at least 10 years.
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Comment on Discord to start showing ads for gamers to boost revenue in ~tech
Nijuu Link ParentWas wondering why I've been seeing less and less large forums over the years . I loved them.Was wondering why I've been seeing less and less large forums over the years . I loved them.
What if some of the solutions are deliberately being hidden or withheld for whatever reason ?