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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters in ~food
TheRTV LinkAlternatively I go to Taco Bell once or twice a month and never had issues with the "AI" drive through. I usually don't have issues with voice recognition though. But I never noticed anyone in...Alternatively I go to Taco Bell once or twice a month and never had issues with the "AI" drive through. I usually don't have issues with voice recognition though. But I never noticed anyone in front of me in drive thrus having issues either though.
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
TheRTV LinkI'll throw my hat in. I'm interested if anyone wants to throw me an inviteI'll throw my hat in. I'm interested if anyone wants to throw me an invite
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
TheRTV Link ParentI loved it too! It really did feel like we were jumping right back into this world. I enjoyed seeing how the characters changed in some ways, but also stayed the same in others. It felt...I loved it too! It really did feel like we were jumping right back into this world. I enjoyed seeing how the characters changed in some ways, but also stayed the same in others. It felt authentically KotH. I already want another season. As far as VA goes, Kahn is the only real problem I have. That one either needs to improve or be replaced.
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Comment on What are some great actual comedies made in the last twenty years? in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentThe Other Guy is genuinely hilarious. If you only watch one, this if the one I recommend! The jump street movies are also really good.The Other Guy is genuinely hilarious. If you only watch one, this if the one I recommend!
The jump street movies are also really good.
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Comment on In Tokyo for a couple of days, inviting recommendations in ~travel
TheRTV LinkIf you want some delicious, hand made Soba, go to Kanda Matsuya in AkhibaraIf you want some delicious, hand made Soba, go to Kanda Matsuya in Akhibara
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Comment on Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies: ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘The Resident’ actor was 54 in ~tv
TheRTV LinkI grew up watching the Cosby Show on Nick at Nite. His character was my favorite. Theo had a great arc through the show. I loved seeing him on Suits too. It sounds like he was a good person IRL...I grew up watching the Cosby Show on Nick at Nite. His character was my favorite. Theo had a great arc through the show. I loved seeing him on Suits too. It sounds like he was a good person IRL too. This one was a bit rough for me. I feel bad for his family and friends
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Comment on Studios decry cinemas’ ad-filled preshows as AMC warns of “25-30 extra minutes”: Here are the consequences for movie biz in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentI went to see F1 last night with my brother and his family. My niece was appalled at the amount of ads and trailers before a movie. They live overseas and usually watch movies on a US military...I went to see F1 last night with my brother and his family. My niece was appalled at the amount of ads and trailers before a movie. They live overseas and usually watch movies on a US military base. There the trailers and ads run before the movie time. So when it says the movie time is at 8pm, it literally means the movie starts at 8pm.
I was shocked when I was visiting them and experienced that. Came a few minutes late to their theater expecting to dodge some trailers and the movie had already started!
I get that it's a business, but I don't care about that. I don't want to sit through 30 minute of ads and trailers or show up late and hope no one took my reserved seat. I love movies and the theater experience. But it's tedious to sit through so many trailers and ads
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkMario Kart World I'm late on this, but for good reason. The week of the Switdh 2 launch, I went on a long trip across the globe to watch my nephew graduate HS. Walmart also cancelled my order and...Mario Kart World
I'm late on this, but for good reason. The week of the Switdh 2 launch, I went on a long trip across the globe to watch my nephew graduate HS. Walmart also cancelled my order and support didn't help at all. But they do appreciate me being a Walmart+ member. Thankfully my buddy got 2 and sold me one for retail price.
Anyways, I got back this weekend and finally tried it out last night. MK is one of my favorite franchises. Top 5 easy. I'd say I'm pretty good in a competitive sense.
My first thought is that the drifting is wild. The jump seems to go farther and the turn is sharper. It's a huge change for me. In all the previous games, doing consecutive short drift bursts is best way to drift. So that seems to be out in World.
The jump charge is interesting. Beyond the rail grinding and wall riding, I'm sure that can be used for a lot more. I'm getting the hang of rail grinding, but bad at wall riding. Also need to practice jump charging onto either of those.
The food item and costume changes are fun, but I like to stick to default Mario.
I've only played the first two courses at 50cc. The DK level was the standout so far. The rally mode is really fun.
So right now, I'm really liking this game. I'm gonna take my time and just work through each CC, master the new mechanics, and courses.
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Comment on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ fires up franchise best $83m+ opening in ~movies
TheRTV LinkI loved the original trilogy and haven't seen this yet. It's not surprising though. This is fueled by nostalgia and it is a kid's film with good storytelling. I don't foresee this being better...I loved the original trilogy and haven't seen this yet. It's not surprising though. This is fueled by nostalgia and it is a kid's film with good storytelling.
I don't foresee this being better than the original, but I'm still gonna watch it
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Comment on Former employees, community members allege AbleGamers founder fostered abuse behind closed doors in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentHaving read both articles, I think the truth is somewhere in between. The response does bring up some valid points. The sources being only former employees does form a certain bias. There would be...Having read both articles, I think the truth is somewhere in between.
The response does bring up some valid points. The sources being only former employees does form a certain bias. There would be a bit more credibility if there were some current employees that anonymously corroborated some of these claims. Some things do feel a bit exaggerated, like the van and Tesla charger.
That being said, I can totally believe a bit of overspending on first class flights and hotel stays. Also I can believe in needing extra days for meetings. He is the founder after all. I don't really know anything beyond these articles, so I have no idea if first class was necessary for his disability.
As he is former military, I can imagine him having a sense of humor from his old career that doesn't fly with his new workplace. I work with a bunch of people like that, but none are abusive in any way. So that isn't an excuse for any actual wrongdoings. But I don't think that all his humor was meant maliciously.
As for pay scale differences, I know first hand that the only way to get a real pay bump is by leaving. That or a big promotion. Even with a pay band, some people would still feel underpaid.
I think the founder definitely down plays his past behavior though. But I also believe that he truly wants the organization to succeed in it's goals.
I know first hand that the founder of a company can be both vital to the company's initial success, but also make a lot of mistakes. Both personally and professionally. Hopefully they have the leadership to continue
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Comment on Your sense of nostalgia in ~life
TheRTV LinkI'm the same as you. I'm a 90's kid and fond of that time, but I don't want to go back. A lot of things from back then I enjoyed, but don't have a super high regard for. E.g. There's a new Disney+...I'm the same as you. I'm a 90's kid and fond of that time, but I don't want to go back. A lot of things from back then I enjoyed, but don't have a super high regard for.
E.g. There's a new Disney+ documentary in the Goofie Movie. I liked it as a kid, but that's it. In the last 10 years I discovered that a surprising amount of people LOVE that movie. They still love the one song from it. I had no idea. I get the love for the classics like Lion King, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty. But Goofie Movie was never up there for me.
I can probably name on two hands the number of things I'm genuinely nostalgic for or still have a love for.
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Comment on What are the "white spaces" or "breathing rooms" in your life? in ~talk
TheRTV LinkI like to drive around and listen to music on the weekend. It's a bit of a necessity and I just enjoy it. I work from home full time. A lot of what I need is close. So I don't end up driving more...I like to drive around and listen to music on the weekend. It's a bit of a necessity and I just enjoy it.
I work from home full time. A lot of what I need is close. So I don't end up driving more than 10 minutes a lot. That slowly drains the battery. Driving around for hour or so on the weekend is good for my car and me. It also gets me away from screens and I'm generally okay with being in front of screens(s) all day haha
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Comment on What are the "white spaces" or "breathing rooms" in your life? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentSame here! I just don't like excersizing. I do it because I know it's an important habit as I get older.Same here! I just don't like excersizing. I do it because I know it's an important habit as I get older.
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Comment on What's something that makes you feel like we're living in the future? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentThere were a lot of reviews talking about brightness issues. About how it's dim compared to the Samsung S90D. But once you turn off the power savings, it's so bright. It lights up the room at...There were a lot of reviews talking about brightness issues. About how it's dim compared to the Samsung S90D. But once you turn off the power savings, it's so bright. It lights up the room at night. It's crazy!
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Comment on What's something that makes you feel like we're living in the future? in ~talk
TheRTV LinkI just upgraded from a 2011 HD Vizio Plasma TV with a soundbar to a 4K OLED LG C4 with 2.1 Klipsch speakers. Watching movies in Dolby vision with a good speaker setup in my own home is so crazy! I...I just upgraded from a 2011 HD Vizio Plasma TV with a soundbar to a 4K OLED LG C4 with 2.1 Klipsch speakers.
Watching movies in Dolby vision with a good speaker setup in my own home is so crazy! I love watching shows and movies. This is the first time in awhile that doing that at home feels fresh and exciting. I know that feeling will fade, but right now it makes me feel like I've entered the future
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Comment on What have you been putting off/procrastinating about doing? in ~life
TheRTV Link ParentIdk if this will help, but my company is pretty good about gender and name changes. There's been a few people in our team or teams we work closely with who've done this. Supervisor sends out...Idk if this will help, but my company is pretty good about gender and name changes. There's been a few people in our team or teams we work closely with who've done this. Supervisor sends out emails to notify people and we all respect it for the most part. We see the name change on Teams and Outlook.
I have a terrible memory, so I had to be reminded about a pronoun change. But I remember now lol
So it may not be that bad for you. Maybe it will, but you're right that there is never a perfect time. If this is what you really want, then do it!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentThat's a good find! Part of me was tempted to buy one, but i thought better if itThat's a good find! Part of me was tempted to buy one, but i thought better if it
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentThis time I only changed trade evolutions since it's my first go. I may try more randomization next time around.This time I only changed trade evolutions since it's my first go. I may try more randomization next time around.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentUnfortunately I do know what happens after the elite 4. At least partially because I've heard people talk about thr game before. But I'm still looking forward to it!Unfortunately I do know what happens after the elite 4. At least partially because I've heard people talk about thr game before. But I'm still looking forward to it!
Watched Tokyo Revengers for the first time. I liked it, but was thrown off by the whole rights situation. Where the first season is on CR, but after that it's on Hulu/Disney. Anyways I enjoyed the ride. The OP is kind of infuriating. Mostly because he's designed to be an idiot, so they have an easy way to explain things to the audience. I liked unraveling the problems of the future. For some unreason I assumed the show was finished. So I was disappointed when I got through it all. I'm looking forward to next season.
Just binged Steins;Gate. I was not too impressed with the first half, but the second half really got me. The OP is quirky and I wasn't a huge fan of that. Not that I dislike him, but I didn't like it too much either. I did really like that underneath it, he is a good guy. Which justifies the people that connect with him in the show. The time travel aspect was interesting, but I wasn't too sold. Then the turning point happens and that's when it clicked. I really enjoyed the ending. I'm gonna watch the OVA specials and start the next series. Heard the movie is non-canon, so I may save that for last.
Gotta mention Dr Stone. Last night's episode was crazy!!!
4x20 spoilers
I can not accept that Kohaku and Tsukasa are going to die. Of course I knew that them getting shot is a possibility, but it's still shocking. Obviously they stretch reality, so it's possible for them to survive. But it doesn't look good since Senku doesn't seem to have any Medusa's ready. Kohaku and crew are bleeding out fast. That's assuming the bullets went straight through.
It seems this arc will wrap up in 4 episodes. So we'll see what happens. It would be incredibly sad, but powerful if the story let's them die.