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  1. Comment on A geometric response to the gerrymandering problem in ~society

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    I presume this is a response to the recent article about proportional representation. I find proportional representation more compelling than strictly sticking to population and regional nearness....

    I presume this is a response to the recent article about proportional representation. I find proportional representation more compelling than strictly sticking to population and regional nearness. I believe I have as little in common with far flung suburbs in my district as I do with more rural residents. But if people want a regional aspect to the representation, that can be added to the system. In the end, I don't care if the solution is simple, though I would think that is preferred, but most representative and less segregated sounds like a good way to make districts competitive.

    5 votes

  2. Comment on Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery in drone exchanges; key talks loom in ~society

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    Interesting to see another successful attack from Ukraine on Russian oil infrastructure. A few other sources seem to indicate damage in tankage and a gas processing plant. Probably not long term...

    Interesting to see another successful attack from Ukraine on Russian oil infrastructure. A few other sources seem to indicate damage in tankage and a gas processing plant. Probably not long term damage. Retaliation from Russia was swift and at least partially effective.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on How are you different than you were ten years ago? in ~talk

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    May I ask what employer this was (can DM if preferred). Elliott recently grabbed a chunk of my current workplace and I fear we'll end up in a similar place.

    May I ask what employer this was (can DM if preferred). Elliott recently grabbed a chunk of my current workplace and I fear we'll end up in a similar place.

  5. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Finished Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke and on to Rama II. I loved the mystery and discovery aspect of the first book. I'm about a third of the way through the second and it's become...

    Finished Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke and on to Rama II. I loved the mystery and discovery aspect of the first book. I'm about a third of the way through the second and it's become more of a drama between the characters and not much yet about discovering more about the Ramans. Hopefully that will change, but so far it's been far less exciting and interesting. The second and third books are co-written, so I wonder if this is the influence of the second author.

  6. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2025 in ~games

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    I'd love Hexarchy and Capitalism 2, in that order. My favorite animals are orangutans. I love their expressive faces, the cool biomechanics that make them much stronger than humans with small...

    I'd love Hexarchy and Capitalism 2, in that order. My favorite animals are orangutans. I love their expressive faces, the cool biomechanics that make them much stronger than humans with small muscles due to where their muscles attach to the bone, and the social interactions I've observed at various zoos that have endeared me to them.

    Thanks for doing this!

    1 vote

  7. Comment on The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 26 - July 10) in ~games

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    I went for Rail Pass at 50% off, the lowest it's been. I sometimes watch one of the Transport Fever developer's YouTube channel and saw that he had played it some months ago and had no idea what...

    I went for Rail Pass at 50% off, the lowest it's been. I sometimes watch one of the Transport Fever developer's YouTube channel and saw that he had played it some months ago and had no idea what it was. The first hour of play has been a ton of fun. I'm really interested to see how the automation starts factoring in to allowing you to expand the number of trains you can manage at a time and how freight and regional trains will start to make things complicated.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on I have now donated five full gallons of blood products! in ~health

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    I used to donate regularly but then the center was bought by some other company. After trying and failing to understand how the system works, what is this company (versiti) getting from my blood...

    I used to donate regularly but then the center was bought by some other company. After trying and failing to understand how the system works, what is this company (versiti) getting from my blood donation, it started to feel shady or exploitative. Can anyone explain the system to me? This location was close to my home and so a red cross option is/was much less convenient. I'd like to donate more.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins have jumped ship from 'Dungeons & Dragons' to 'Critical Role' in ~games.tabletop

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    This seems like a pretty big deal. I wonder if this change will be sufficient to break D&Ds stranglehold on ttrpgs.

    This seems like a pretty big deal. I wonder if this change will be sufficient to break D&Ds stranglehold on ttrpgs.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on ‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur discovery 'rewrites' T.rex family tree in ~science

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    Reclassification of a dinosaur skeleton as an early Trex ancestor gives clues to the evolutionary path of the large predator.

    Reclassification of a dinosaur skeleton as an early Trex ancestor gives clues to the evolutionary path of the large predator.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on What it’s like to graduate from college while inside an Illinois prison in ~life

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    The title implies more than the article delivers. I was happy to see an, admittedly small, amount of good being done but also shocked that the need for higher education in prisons is so very much...

    The title implies more than the article delivers. I was happy to see an, admittedly small, amount of good being done but also shocked that the need for higher education in prisons is so very much unmet.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousts all members of US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel in ~society

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    As if it was even a trap. It couldn't have been more obvious that RFKs statements were BS. Shame on this "doctor"! People will die because of his willful ignorance.

    As if it was even a trap. It couldn't have been more obvious that RFKs statements were BS. Shame on this "doctor"! People will die because of his willful ignorance.

    9 votes

  15. Comment on Ever wondered what it takes to mass-produce a new consumer product? I went inside the factories behind one of the most exciting tools I've seen — the new eufyMake E1, 3D-texture UV printer. in ~engineering

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    Sure, but it was not clear from tildes when I clicked on the link. I would draw a distinction between a sponsored video with cuts between the tour to the device they are trying to sell and "free...

    Sure, but it was not clear from tildes when I clicked on the link. I would draw a distinction between a sponsored video with cuts between the tour to the device they are trying to sell and "free advertising" by letting someone tour your factory.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on Ever wondered what it takes to mass-produce a new consumer product? I went inside the factories behind one of the most exciting tools I've seen — the new eufyMake E1, 3D-texture UV printer. in ~engineering

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    Cool video but it should be noted that this is sponsored by the manufacturer.

    Cool video but it should be noted that this is sponsored by the manufacturer.

    11 votes

  17. Comment on Four former Volkswagen managers found guilty in German emissions trial in ~transport

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    The article left me thinking that it was upper middle management that both intentionally chose to make the software cheat and that they should cover it up (ie keep it amongst themselves)....

    The article left me thinking that it was upper middle management that both intentionally chose to make the software cheat and that they should cover it up (ie keep it amongst themselves). Nevertheless, it's hard to see how executives can't also be responsible for creating an environment where the apparent best path forward for leaders below them was to choose to break the law.

    5 votes

  18. Comment on Four former Volkswagen managers found guilty in German emissions trial in ~transport

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    Gifted link. While it's a very long time coming and probably not sufficient, it is nice to see some people be held accountable for the diesel cheating scandal.

    Gifted link.

    While it's a very long time coming and probably not sufficient, it is nice to see some people be held accountable for the diesel cheating scandal.

    9 votes

  20. Comment on YouTube’s new ads will ruin the best part of a video on purpose in ~tech

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    Can't say enough good things about NewPipe!

    Can't say enough good things about NewPipe!

    7 votes