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  1. Comment on For some Helldivers 2 players, the fascist role-play has gone too far in ~games

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    Insert "booyah!" "booyah!" "booyah!" "over here!" "booyah!" spam

    It's pretty hard to be toxic in systems like that.

    Insert "booyah!" "booyah!" "booyah!" "over here!" "booyah!" spam

    6 votes

  2. Comment on The carry-on-baggage bubble is about to pop in ~travel

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    To me, it's less about fees and more not wanting to chance my luggage getting lost. My apprehension to checking bags is attributable 100% to the airlines.

    To me, it's less about fees and more not wanting to chance my luggage getting lost. My apprehension to checking bags is attributable 100% to the airlines.

    77 votes

  3. Comment on OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO in ~tech

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    Is the board making decisions like the headless chicken scene on South Park? For the unaware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz-PtEJEaqY

    Is the board making decisions like the headless chicken scene on South Park?

    For the unaware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz-PtEJEaqY

    6 votes

  4. Comment on Why banks are suddenly closing down customer accounts in ~finance

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    During the George Floyd protests I saw mentioned over and over again online (link below is an example) that "Protests are supposed to be disruptive" as people blockaded roads and destroyed...

    And all over an event where they held the capital of Canada hostage for weeks. That's not a protest. Nothing about the Convoy is a protest.

    During the George Floyd protests I saw mentioned over and over again online (link below is an example) that "Protests are supposed to be disruptive" as people blockaded roads and destroyed property (the most costly in US history). I'm curious if you make difference between the Convoy protest and the George Floyd ones?

    https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2020/07/08/history-protests-social-change

    8 votes

  5. Comment on BMI 'vastly underestimates' true obesity in ~health

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    But I mean at a certain point, other factors are irrelevant, right? It doesn't matter how many other things you consider, if you're 500 lbs, you're obese and at serious risk of health hazards....

    But I would argue that this BMI score = obese without considering all of the other factors of that person’s physical situation is unhelpful to that individual.

    But I mean at a certain point, other factors are irrelevant, right? It doesn't matter how many other things you consider, if you're 500 lbs, you're obese and at serious risk of health hazards.

    Splitting hairs over 28 vs. 29.5 for example is where I would with you.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on BMI 'vastly underestimates' true obesity in ~health

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    Do you think if there are exceptions to a general rule that the general rule is bunk? BMI is fine for looking at populations of people, but of course, because humans are diverse, there will be...

    Do you think if there are exceptions to a general rule that the general rule is bunk? BMI is fine for looking at populations of people, but of course, because humans are diverse, there will be exceptions. Doesn't mean BMI is an inherently bad measurement.

    13 votes

  7. Comment on Reddit communities are switching to NSFW to create some friction and rob Reddit of ad revenue in ~tech

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    It absolutely is to a degree. I've personally found bots (they're probably people, but organized to propagate a specific message) in the politics subreddit posting the exact same comments. You can...

    Sometimes I wonder if Reddit itself is maybe astroturfing with bots

    It absolutely is to a degree. I've personally found bots (they're probably people, but organized to propagate a specific message) in the politics subreddit posting the exact same comments. You can take a quick glance through their comment history. It's pretty obvious.

    16 votes

  8. Comment on Anyone here into watches? in ~hobbies

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    There are lots of great options for all price points. If you're not looking to spend a ton but still want to get one from a brand that has a history of making watches, I'd look into Casio or Timex.

    There are lots of great options for all price points.

    If you're not looking to spend a ton but still want to get one from a brand that has a history of making watches, I'd look into Casio or Timex.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on What gaps for content, news, or community currently exist for you? in ~tech

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    I spent a lot of time on my local community’s subreddit. I found that experience missing in other places/forums, including Tildes.

    I spent a lot of time on my local community’s subreddit. I found that experience missing in other places/forums, including Tildes.

    7 votes

  10. Comment on Let's talk about Reddit alternatives, shilling, and Tildes bans in ~talk

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    As a new user (was previously on Reddit and before that, Digg), how does Tildes handle contrasting opinions now and how will it in the future? Back in the day, Reddit was a great place where...

    As a new user (was previously on Reddit and before that, Digg), how does Tildes handle contrasting opinions now and how will it in the future?

    Back in the day, Reddit was a great place where differing views could be debated. As time continued, many subreddits became more authoritarian and would ban users - not for just being an asshole or trolling (which we can all agree isn’t helpful in building a community) - but for “wrongthink.” You could even be banned for participating in subs that other moderators disagreed with.

    Not looking to get into an argument with this question but I am curious how Tildes will moderate users over time. So far, I’ve really enjoyed the discourse on the numerous threads I’ve read through. I’m just curious how this can be preserved without one side of a debate (when it arises) trying to silence the opposition?

    35 votes

  11. Comment on Just tried to cancel my reddit premium, but the site appears to be completely down. Maybe on purpose? in ~tech

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    Let’s keep the discussion focused on Rampart please

    Let’s keep the discussion focused on Rampart please

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 2 in ~talk

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    I couldn’t agree with you more. Was a 13 year Reddit user and the discourse here feels how Reddit was back when I first signed up.

    I couldn’t agree with you more. Was a 13 year Reddit user and the discourse here feels how Reddit was back when I first signed up.

    12 votes