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Comment on ‘The science isn’t there’: do dating apps really help us find our soulmate? in ~life
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Comment on ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ gets up and stands up to $51M; ‘Madame Web’ crawls near $26M over six-day holiday frame in ~movies
Nny Link ParentSo the later is clearly talking about Madame Web and One Love, but what two films is the former referencing?this weekend, not only did a romantic comedy, a genre flatlining for the past decade now, beat a big budget Marvel blockbuster domestically, but another Marvel-based movie got absolutely bodied by a biopic with mixed critical reception.
So the later is clearly talking about Madame Web and One Love, but what two films is the former referencing?
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Nny Link ParentRent is one of my first splurge spots in terms of budgeting (though to be fair I also try to minimize my general consumerism). I think "home" is one of the biggest impact on overall happiness, so...Rent is one of my first splurge spots in terms of budgeting (though to be fair I also try to minimize my general consumerism). I think "home" is one of the biggest impact on overall happiness, so I'm fine budgeting more for rent to get a place I truly love. I think the easiest way to put is is, do you think spending that ~$1200 on something else in the coming year would bring more happiness? Because it does sound quite an overall life upgrade over the other places.
I'm losing out where I'm renting in a couple of months so I'm busy hunting for a place to rent too. Hoping to skip apartments and just keep renting houses (again, I'm willing to splurge that extra few hundred a month and cut back other areas), but man it's expensive here. I have an amazing deal on the place I'm at now, so it really sucks looking at similarly priced places that are also quite worse and knowing I have to downgrade.
Hoping I can find another diamond in the rough before I have to move out, but the entire process is just exhausting.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Nny (edited )Link ParentSo transposing the song into a different key? Did that a lot when I was first teaching myself the Uke (transposing simple guitar song chords into C key, since a lot are in D or G), when first just...So transposing the song into a different key? Did that a lot when I was first teaching myself the Uke (transposing simple guitar song chords into C key, since a lot are in D or G), when first just needing to learn basic open chords (eg A# and E required barre chords to play, not fun for a beginner lol)
Is there something about the bass that specifically helps with E/A/D chords, or is it more "these are the first chords I learned so I'm practicing them"?
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Nny (edited )Link ParentJust wanted to give some love and support. It's why I'm childfree - not as a "I hate kids" or whatever reason, but because I know I only have the slimmest idea of how hard it is (on top of having...Just wanted to give some love and support. It's why I'm childfree - not as a "I hate kids" or whatever reason, but because I know I only have the slimmest idea of how hard it is (on top of having to then take care of everything else in life). I honestly don't know if I could survive that mental load.
But as Jimmy Dugan said, the hard is what makes it great and I know there's a lot of great that can be had only from parenting. How old is your daughter?
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Comment on Why you should consider a smaller keyboard in ~comp
Nny Link ParentI had to take 3 typing classes in 4 years back in the late 90s/early 00s due to new schools and it being a pre-req for programming classes back then (first was in 8th grade, then needed to take it...I had to take 3 typing classes in 4 years back in the late 90s/early 00s due to new schools and it being a pre-req for programming classes back then (first was in 8th grade, then needed to take it in 9th grade to take programming classes in HS, then 11th I dual enrolled at a college and again had to take it to be able to take college programming classes)
This 100%. The feel is totally ingrained in me, and I’m going off muscle memory when I type (and I type very fast with how ingrained it is). It’s like talking - you don’t think about the actions on how to speak(/type), you simply speak(/type).
It’s like asking me to change the size of my tongue. Could there be a more efficient speaking tongue size? Sure. Except now I have to relearn how to talk, while my tongue is already amazing as is
I absolute despise laptops because of this and literally will bring USB keyboards with me to eg coffee shops.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Nny LinkBeen meaning to see Palm Springs since it came out and finally did a couple days ago. Nothing amazing but it is a real solid, enjoyable comedy and those are always, well, enjoyable. Includes...Been meaning to see Palm Springs since it came out and finally did a couple days ago. Nothing amazing but it is a real solid, enjoyable comedy and those are always, well, enjoyable.
Includes ending spoilers
I think the three leads really make the movie, both in terms of acting and writing. Good characters and good character development. I really like how they handled getting out the loop, with the Cristin Milioti's character using the loop to master quantum physics. And that she had that dedication to do it, but also could understand the fucked up things Andy Sandberg's/JK Simmons characters did to help get them out too.
But so many great one liners that could fall flat but the actors do a great job selling them; eg "This dentist glues teeth!"; "I should never have left The Great Lakes! This place is a nightmare!"; "Little Joey's watering dog shit".
...but I also have a confession to make. I didn't know there was a Palm Springs, CA. I only knew of Palm Springs, FL (and, while I know Irvine, CA - I also grew up near an Irvine, FL). So for a good portion of the movie I'm just like "have these people ever SEEN Florida? It looks nothing like this!". I don't remember at what point it was, but it was mostly a slow realization of ohhhhhh I think this is in Cali and had to pause to google on my phone to see lol
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Comment on Jonathan Majors found guilty of assault, harassment in ~movies
Nny (edited )Link ParentSure but at least in terms of vs Majors, there’s other bodies of works to show the difference in talent between the two. I’m not saying Majors had gold to work with with Kang, but it also wasn’t...Sure but at least in terms of vs Majors, there’s other bodies of works to show the difference in talent between the two. I’m not saying Majors had gold to work with with Kang, but it also wasn’t just a script problem with the character for me
But it is true that Iwuji particularly stood out in terms of post-Thanos villains because of the better writing for his movie/character that allowed that talent to shine; eg I’m one of the rare ones that actually enjoyed Love and Thunder, but it wasn’t a movie that would allow Bale to show off
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Comment on Jonathan Majors found guilty of assault, harassment in ~movies
Nny Link ParentI would LOVE for them to say fuck it and give it to Chukwudi Iwuji. Only him and Dafoe really had that “villainous” acting aura to me in terms of post-Thanos movies, and I think he’d absolutely...I would LOVE for them to say fuck it and give it to Chukwudi Iwuji. Only him and Dafoe really had that “villainous” acting aura to me in terms of post-Thanos movies, and I think he’d absolutely kill it as Kang. Majors and his “Shakespeare in the park” acting was a massive turnoff to me, and it was incredibly hard to take the villain seriously because of that. Iwuji basically did with HE what Majors tried to do with Kang (super smart guy trying to play god, essentially), but actually had the talent to pull it off
I have to imagine recasting Kang with someone who was just recently a different villain is slim to none though. I’m hoping we’ll get more of Iwuji with Gunn taking over the DCU at least
Also, it is very nice to see that celebrities face consequences now. It’s obviously not an entirely new thing, but it still is in the course of my life and I’m glad he has been brought to some justice
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Comment on "[diagnosis] is something you have, not something you are" in ~health.mental
Nny Link ParentAlso putting this as it’s own comment because this is pure talking out of my ass on a topic that wasn’t asked about, but I do strongly recommend to not focusing on having a “normal” life, but...Also putting this as it’s own comment because this is pure talking out of my ass on a topic that wasn’t asked about, but I do strongly recommend to not focusing on having a “normal” life, but focus on having a “happy” life - “normal” is fighting an uphill battle to begin with as stated, and it’s common enough for a “normal” and “happy” life to not have overlap even outside of having mental issues. The world sells you something, but never trust a salesman. Getting “better” isn’t about being able to live a normal life free of these issues, but instead figuring out how to navigate life that works best for oneself in dealing with the issues - a lot of this can be counter to what is sold
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Comment on "[diagnosis] is something you have, not something you are" in ~health.mental
Nny LinkFor me it’s about the deterministic nature that comes with these kinds of things Eg, a large jump for me in terms of healing from C-PTSD was understanding that objectively shameful things about...For me it’s about the deterministic nature that comes with these kinds of things
Eg, a large jump for me in terms of healing from C-PTSD was understanding that objectively shameful things about myself/actions were more indicative of the trauma I went through rather than me as a person (so the internal hatred was than turned externally, also yah for Ketamine therapy for being able to reach into very dark recesses of the mind in a safe environment)
It’s true to say “the person I am” is in part defined by my mental problems - it’s also true to say “the person” is separated from this and that a lot of “the person I am” is affected by both external factors and basic genetic human responses that are common to make in said situation (eg the objective means of traumas responses and PTSD and having tests like the ACE test to being able to quantify trauma - because it’s less “there’s something wrong with you” and more “this is the response the human mind will take” that leads to things like PTSD and BPD).
As a great book title puts it perfectly: The Body Keeps the Score
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Nny Link ParentGlad you liked it! It, Serial Experiment Lain, and Shigurui are my favorite animes of all time (basically all have amazing visuals and cinematography with messed up plots lol). I will say the...Glad you liked it! It, Serial Experiment Lain, and Shigurui are my favorite animes of all time (basically all have amazing visuals and cinematography with messed up plots lol).
I will say the story is unfortunately not entirely comprehensible in the anime - it's been a long time, but IIRC the anime is based off a light novel that's a sequel in the series...so since it's missing context from initial light novel, it can be a bit confusing as the plot unravels.
But to me it's not just about the story - the general atmosphere/vibe/etc is just so visceral with how the story is presented (Looooove the bleak coloring. And the sound editing!). Which, honestly, the fact the story isn't entirely comprehensible and leaves a lot of "wait, wtf?" moments adds to that visceralness and uncomfortableness to me. For me watching it is not meant to be understood, it's meant to be experienced - and part of that experience is being left not fully understanding what was even just seen. It feels like being a character in the show, basically.
It's definitely not for everybody though with the issues it does have. Like I said though, those issues just add to it to me.
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Comment on If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing in ~tech
Nny (edited )Link ParentEnglish subs, but they didn't really make sense lol. I'm sad I don't have a direct reference for the Hakusho ones anymore, but someone uploaded screen caps from the One Piece ones and is similar...English subs, but they didn't really make sense lol. I'm sad I don't have a direct reference for the Hakusho ones anymore, but someone uploaded screen caps from the One Piece ones and is similar (complete with characters having a variety of names lol): https://imgur.com/a/45Qjs
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Nny Link ParentIt does! I appreciate the breakdown. I will give it a few more episodes now - it does look interesting and I know there are a lot of people who love it.if that says anything
It does! I appreciate the breakdown. I will give it a few more episodes now - it does look interesting and I know there are a lot of people who love it.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Nny (edited )Link ParentI gave up on the show after the second episode and the main character saying something along the lines of “I’m going to live for boobies!” - As much as I love the medium, I can’t stand anime...I gave up on the show after the second episode and the main character saying something along the lines of “I’m going to live for boobies!” - As much as I love the medium, I can’t stand anime tropes and is an instant off for me (needless to say I rarely watch any anymore)
It’s good to hear it does change from normal shonen. Does it become “horror anime with tropes” (eg what I saw of Parasyte), or does it become “horror that’s done in the anime medium” (dating myself, but eg Boogiepop Phantom)? Because if it’s the later, I’ll definitely need to try it out again
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Comment on $700M stunner: Shohei Ohtani to Los Angeles Dodgers on biggest deal in sports history in ~sports.baseball
Nny Link ParentBaseball is definitely less about the individual match vs the aggregate (though ESPN and such will try to sell otherwise). It does not have the "must watch every game" appeal that something like...Baseball is definitely less about the individual match vs the aggregate (though ESPN and such will try to sell otherwise). It does not have the "must watch every game" appeal that something like the NFL has, but instead is more the "ol' reliable" of being on every night (and making for something that's great to play in the background). It's what is great about baseball season: I know, no matter what, I got something I can watch at 7pm. Maybe there's something else I'd rather watch, but worse case there will be a game happening.
As far as injuries, it's not only that there's limited contact: the sport itself has limited action to begin with. You could play on defense and never have the ball hit your way in a game, for example (there's also the position of designated hitter, which does not play defense at all). Tack on not getting on base while on offense and you just played a game of barely doing anything.
The most taxing position (and most injury prone) is pitchers, and they do NOT play every day because of that - your starting pitchers play once every 5 days (you have a "rotation" of 5 starting pitchers to be able to do so), and it's rare for a relief pitchers to pitch in more than 2 games in a row without a rest day. Pitchers used to throw significantly much more in the past - but 1) pitchers throw significantly harder now and 2) players make significantly more money, and so teams want to protect their investments by not overworking them.
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Comment on $700M stunner: Shohei Ohtani to Los Angeles Dodgers on biggest deal in sports history in ~sports.baseball
Nny (edited )LinkHoly hell, he will only be making 2 million a year. 68 of the 70 million per year he will be payed is deferred until after the contract. It will still be ~46m aav for luxury tax purposes. So in...Holy hell, he will only be making 2 million a year. 68 of the 70 million per year he will be payed is deferred until after the contract. It will still be ~46m aav for luxury tax purposes.
So in those 10 years, he'll only make 20 of the 700 million. This being Ohtani's idea and apparently offered to every team he negotiated with. He gets to have the title of biggest contract ever, while giving his team MASSIVE financial flexibility to win (especially a team like the Dodgers).
Feels like something I would do in OOTP when I used to play that lol
Edit: Going off the luxury tax numbers, that would equate the "real" value of the deal at $460 million
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Comment on The red US state brain drain isn’t coming. It’s happening right now. in ~life
Nny Link ParentNo doubt. Bit different but still in the realm of people in medicine carrying too much prestige - I grew up in a college town that has a massive nursing program and went to said school. I've...No doubt. Bit different but still in the realm of people in medicine carrying too much prestige - I grew up in a college town that has a massive nursing program and went to said school. I've always had a lot of respect for the profession...not so much for a lot of the people in the profession. As the saying go, male bullies in high school become cops and females become nurses. I was kind of happy that COVID showed more people that and the "my shit don't stink" mentality a lot of them have.
Still some amazing nurses though. It's annoying that the medical field is so enticing for insufferable people, with how important the field is.
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Comment on If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing in ~tech
Nny Link ParentKicking my nostalgia, HK VCDs used to be one of the limited ways to get subtitled anime in America. Was how I could watch Yu Yu Hakusho back in the day. Not that the subtitles really made any...Kicking my nostalgia, HK VCDs used to be one of the limited ways to get subtitled anime in America. Was how I could watch Yu Yu Hakusho back in the day.
Not that the subtitles really made any sense though haha
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Comment on After Dobbs, US doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception in ~health
Nny Link ParentThis is where I stand too. A kid would be very detrimental right now, and I honestly don't know how much that would change for myself either in 10 years - at which point, I'd be getting to an age...This is where I stand too. A kid would be very detrimental right now, and I honestly don't know how much that would change for myself either in 10 years - at which point, I'd be getting to an age where pregnancy would be harder and birth defects more common. If I had to put a bet, it's that I would never have kids regardless of a vasectomy.
But I do very much like having that possibility open, and have no problem using some form of contraceptive in the medium (including keeping an unexpired morning after pill handy for emergencies).
Without a form of contraceptive though, it's pretty clear what choice would need to be made. And that's simply closing the possibility from even happening.
I really miss online dating pre-Tinder. I used the old OKCupid a lot back in the early 2010s and had a lot of success. Because of the profile nature of it, I could specifically search for the people I was interested in with shared hobbies and such - so vast majority of my dates were fun with a lot to talk about even if the romantic side didn’t work out. Plus I hypothesize that having to put effort into a profile helps weed out people who won’t put effort into the date itself
These new apps aren’t “science”, they’re over-engineering for engagement as already pointed out. There is still good on there - 2 of my last 3 relationships came from Tinder - but the experience as a whole is awful. Being served a bunch of profiles I would not be interested in serves no purpose but wasting time - and what paid filters I’ve tried haven’t actually worked. The fact there’s character limits also means there’s basically nothing to go off of besides pictures. Like WHY should I be interested in this person? And why did so much of the online dating space take up this model? ($$$)
I’ve been (mostly) single since 2019 and 1-2 times a year I’ll get the urge to try online dating again. But it never lasts long of boring swipes before capped off by a pleasant but drab date with someone not really compatible. It’s incredibly frustrating remembering what it used to be like and what the experience is now.
To me it’s an indictment of the change of the internet as a whole - from being a system built with tools to find what you want to a system that serves you what makes itself the most amount of money