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  1. Comment on What is a business/org that is great and ethical in so many aspects that everyone should consider using? in ~life

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    They're the same company under John Lewis Partnership PLC ;) For another example though, Richer Sounds moved to this model a few years back. Even before then though, they had a great reputation...

    They're the same company under John Lewis Partnership PLC ;)

    For another example though, Richer Sounds moved to this model a few years back. Even before then though, they had a great reputation for actually helpful staff.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Recently finished Citizen Sleeper, after finally getting around to play it. Of the different storylines that take place throughout, I definitely found some to be more engaging than others. Overall...

    Recently finished Citizen Sleeper, after finally getting around to play it.
    Of the different storylines that take place throughout, I definitely found some to be more engaging than others. Overall though, found the writing to be solid and enjoyed my time on the Eye.
    Wishlisted the second game as a reminder to eventually buy and play it.

    8 votes

  3. Comment on Xbox Series X and S: Microsoft has reportedly sold less than 30 million consoles this generation in ~games

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    Personally I think that tends to be more of a problem in the phone space (or other devices that update frequently) than consoles due to the time between "generations". Otherwise PlayStation...

    Not much room for confusion there, except maybe is a 4 Pro better than a 5 non-pro? That happens sometimes where top of previous gen is almost as good, or slightly better than bottom of new gen, but it's not much of a confusion in this space, I'd say.

    Personally I think that tends to be more of a problem in the phone space (or other devices that update frequently) than consoles due to the time between "generations".
    Otherwise PlayStation mainline does seem to have the cleanest naming scheme of the console makers, including Sega when they were around.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    Oh yeah I know they were meant to be on it, but used them as an example where schedules had obviously changed to the point they weren't able to be. I'd imagine what happens now since they started...

    Oh yeah I know they were meant to be on it, but used them as an example where schedules had obviously changed to the point they weren't able to be.

    I'd imagine what happens now since they started CoC, is that they try to make sure that all contestants can make it. Presumably also easier to organise for those appearing on the likes of series 15/20 compared to 11/16 though.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    I'll raise you one Mae Martin for that theory :p

    I'll raise you one Mae Martin for that theory :p

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

  7. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    One step closer to the fourth edition to Champion of Champions. Click to expand spoiler. Not surprised to see Matthew win, based on the score totals, he pretty much had the series wrapped up as of...

    One step closer to the fourth edition to Champion of Champions.

    Click to expand spoiler. Not surprised to see Matthew win, based on the score totals, he pretty much had the series wrapped up as of Episode 9.
    3 votes

  8. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    Two words to sum up the entire episode. Click to expand spoiler. NOT YOU

    Two words to sum up the entire episode.

    Click to expand spoiler.

    NOT YOU

    4 votes

  9. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    The strange joy that is Rosie misunderstanding everything yet still doing well across the series as a whole. QR Spoiler Pressing bingo gives one of two messages depending on if you got it correct...

    The strange joy that is Rosie misunderstanding everything yet still doing well across the series as a whole.

    QR Spoiler

    Pressing bingo gives one of two messages depending on if you got it correct or not.
    For the people who just want to quickly see both press it immediately to get the first one as well as the correct squares highlighted.

    3 votes

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

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    Always find little differences by country about things like this interesting. The wait time between whole blood donations in the UK is 12 weeks for men and 16 weeks for women. The amount is still...

    Whole blood is 1 pint and has an 8 week cooldown.

    Always find little differences by country about things like this interesting.
    The wait time between whole blood donations in the UK is 12 weeks for men and 16 weeks for women.
    The amount is still roughly a US pint though (470ml).

    2 votes

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

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    Wow that's a lot for what sounds like a relatively short amount of time, how much would you say that split is down to platelet vs whole blood? For context, donating whole blood only in the UK for...

    Wow that's a lot for what sounds like a relatively short amount of time, how much would you say that split is down to platelet vs whole blood? For context, donating whole blood only in the UK for what must be at least 15 years now, I'm currently at 48 donation's for roughly 22 litres.

    I would actually like to donate platelets as well, but the nearest location to me is about a 5-6 hour round trip, excluding donation time. Vs a 10-15 minute walk to a whole blood donation.

    Also I wholeheartedly agree with this.

    the tape they use rips out my arm hair (this genuinely is worse than the needle sticks, by the way).

    4 votes

  12. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Very slowly working through some of the smaller titles in my steam backlog. Recently finished playing Jusant, a game about free climbing that tells it's story through environmental interactions as...

    Very slowly working through some of the smaller titles in my steam backlog.
    Recently finished playing Jusant, a game about free climbing that tells it's story through environmental interactions as you make your way up.
    Mechanically, fairly straight forward, but also enjoyable because it's got it's core mechanics down well. The game recommends that you play it with a controller and I can see why, the core climbing mechanic of gripping surfaces with each hand is mapped to the triggers (L2/R2).

    Since finishing that, I've started playing Universe for Sale, a narrative point and click style game. So far I'm enjoying the setting of a colony on Jupiter and the art style that they've gone for. Since I've taken the approach of not looking up anything in these games unless I really have to (work out if I'm being silly about spotting how to progress), I'm not sure how far in I am story wise, but I am looking to see how things progress for Lila and Master.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    Absolute highlight Rosie doing her impression of Jason about eyeballing 6 litres of water in the vase, and Jason's subsequent reaction.

    Absolute highlight

    Rosie doing her impression of Jason about eyeballing 6 litres of water in the vase, and Jason's subsequent reaction.
    3 votes

  14. Comment on Slay the Spire board game and other fun co-op board games in ~games.tabletop

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    Having only played the first three I can't really comment on Jungle beyond what I've seen on the box/tin. Out of those three though likewise I've definitely played Desert the most and it is...

    Having only played the first three I can't really comment on Jungle beyond what I've seen on the box/tin.

    Out of those three though likewise I've definitely played Desert the most and it is probably my favourite one hitting a sweet spot of ease of play and challenge of mechanics, especially when introducing new players.

    Given the parts complexity for Sky when compared to Island and Desert, I can see why it would have went out of print. As cool as the ship is, that and all the magnetic parts must be a pain in comparison to various bits of card the others use.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Slay the Spire board game and other fun co-op board games in ~games.tabletop

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    There's a fourth one now Forbidden Jungle, I haven't played it yet but it seems to have some themes of alien?

    There's a fourth one now Forbidden Jungle, I haven't played it yet but it seems to have some themes of alien?

    2 votes

  16. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    I finally got around to watching and finishing Common Side Effects. Just wow. I had a feeling I'd enjoy it going in since it's from the same people as Scavengers Reign, but wasn't expecting to be...

    I finally got around to watching and finishing Common Side Effects.
    Just wow. I had a feeling I'd enjoy it going in since it's from the same people as Scavengers Reign, but wasn't expecting to be as drawn into enjoying the interactions between the different groups of side characters as much as I did.

    Apparently it's already been renewed for a second season, so I've got that to look forwards to now.

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  18. Comment on How do you celebrate your birthday? in ~talk

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    I didn't really enjoy the feeling of being let down that happened from people not being able to make it for any kind of party, with a particular low point in my early 20s around that. So for a...

    I didn't really enjoy the feeling of being let down that happened from people not being able to make it for any kind of party, with a particular low point in my early 20s around that.

    So for a while I used it as an excuse to travel within Europe, visiting places like Berlin & Warsaw, eventually getting out to Vancouver for my 30th as an extra level of treat.

    Since then, and since covid it's been more low key little day/weekend trips within the UK.

    One thing that has been consistent over the last decade plus though, I make a point of going out for a nice breakfast somewhere.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    Maybe trolling, maybe long game to set up a task that decides what they all get listed as in future?

    Maybe trolling, maybe long game to set up a task that decides what they all get listed as in future?

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv

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    Have they changed the title on YouTube or is that a sneaky little edit? series vs season Can't check right now on my phone since it's not available on YouTube here.

    Have they changed the title on YouTube or is that a sneaky little edit?

    series vs season

    Can't check right now on my phone since it's not available on YouTube here.

    3 votes