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Comment on You make friends *HERE*?! in ~tildes
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Comment on Tildes End-of-Year 'Awards' 2024 in ~talk
X08 Link Parentawww I was lowkey interested in motorbikes. Hopefully I'll post that one myself one day if ppl are interestedawww I was lowkey interested in motorbikes. Hopefully I'll post that one myself one day if ppl are interested
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Comment on Holidays mental health thread in ~health.mental
X08 LinkThe end-of-year holidays are usually spent reflecting on all the good someone has achieved or all the good that has happened. I don't like that premise. I'm still alive. But that's a low bar for...The end-of-year holidays are usually spent reflecting on all the good someone has achieved or all the good that has happened. I don't like that premise. I'm still alive. But that's a low bar for most so...
I won't be attending christmas or new years at anyone because I don't like acting happy when I'm not.
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Comment on Luigi Mangione prosecutors have a jury problem: 'So much sympathy' in ~society
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Comment on Armchair governing dictator - new rule for 2025 (fun) in ~talk
X08 (edited )LinkSorry Netherlands but, we're completely stripping politicians of wealth. Being a politician is about a sober life of thought of what benefits people in all stages and corners of life. Removing the...Sorry Netherlands but, we're completely stripping politicians of wealth. Being a politician is about a sober life of thought of what benefits people in all stages and corners of life. Removing the incentive to let politics become something that can generate wealth does not belong. This means no bribes, futures or promises of wealth either. You resign the opportunity to ever have money over the welfare/benefits level. Earning more (now or in the future) will end you in prison for life.
Therefore the separation of power and wealth is henceforth put in place!
And with that, I'll leave my place of dictatorship because I never really want to be in a place of power. I just want people to live happily together.
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Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk
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Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society
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Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society
X08 Link ParentI had to google it but.. yea that is outrageously expensive.I had to google it but.. yea that is outrageously expensive.
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Comment on Elon Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets in ~society
X08 (edited )LinkIf he truly will take a stab at the military spending to improve 'government efficiency', that's a pretty solid thumbs up. I just don't hope it gives him the idea to make his own fighter jets but...If he truly will take a stab at the military spending to improve 'government efficiency', that's a pretty solid thumbs up.
I just don't hope it gives him the idea to make his own fighter jets but cheaper (like SpaceX and Tesla before it). The man is an opportunist so I wouldn't put it past him. Question in that case, is it allowed to run a business as a government official. Which would put the US more in line with say, South Korea where the government IS ran by big corp.
EDIT: It'll probably be called DefenseX since I wouldn't put it past him to have sex at the end of every company name he owns.
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Comment on Finland will review whether to reintroduce antipersonnel land mines for improved defenses against Russia on the NATO defense bloc's longest land border with its main adversary in ~society
X08 Link ParentSounds kinda funny that even in the military space enshittification is a thing. What's next? Landmines that run on a subscription fee?! /sSounds kinda funny that even in the military space enshittification is a thing. What's next? Landmines that run on a subscription fee?!
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Comment on Junior Taskmaster Series 1, Episode 1 - 'Happy birthday bandana.' | Full Episode in ~tv
X08 Link ParentYou're right! But I bet they did have some behind the scenes instructions and that losing is not that big of a deal and the overall thing is probably to just have a good time. Kids will be kids...You're right! But I bet they did have some behind the scenes instructions and that losing is not that big of a deal and the overall thing is probably to just have a good time. Kids will be kids however.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
X08 Link ParentEggs are tricky so we most likely won't see those any time soon, haven't heard any work being done on it either.Eggs are tricky so we most likely won't see those any time soon, haven't heard any work being done on it either.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
X08 Link ParentYou're right! forgot about that. Vigilante attacks I feel are coming more when the wealth gap is increasing.You're right! forgot about that. Vigilante attacks I feel are coming more when the wealth gap is increasing.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
X08 (edited )LinkHmm, some quickfire assumptions/predictions: Trump assassination attempt Correction: #3 thanks to @Monte_Kristo Ukraine war will end (Putin steps down as president after some turmoil)...Hmm, some quickfire assumptions/predictions:
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Trump assassination attempt
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Ukraine war will end (Putin steps down as president after some turmoil)
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Israel/Palestinian war will escalate further into surrounding region
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VR is gaining some marketshare in the gaming space (I reckon Steam's new headset will play a big role)
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Sony is leaving the smartphone market
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Cowless cheese gains traction
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California gets hit by biggest forest fires yet
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New temperature records during the summer for nearly every part of the world
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CO2 levels globally rise 10ppm in one year for the first time
I'll chuck in a new global pandemic for good measure.
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Comment on Junior Taskmaster Series 1, Episode 1 - 'Happy birthday bandana.' | Full Episode in ~tv
X08 Link ParentI'm enjoying this series so much. The kids are hilarious and I'm secretly rooting for a few!I'm enjoying this series so much. The kids are hilarious and I'm secretly rooting for a few!
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Comment on 180bpm+ music recommendations? in ~music
X08 (edited )LinkWell, we have a genre in the Netherlands (and Europe for that matter), which is uhum unique to say the least. Miss K8, Noize Suppressor - Slam Dr. Peacock - Trip to Valhalla Unexist - Attack (Mad...Well, we have a genre in the Netherlands (and Europe for that matter), which is uhum unique to say the least.
Miss K8, Noize Suppressor - Slam
Dr. Peacock - Trip to Valhalla
Unexist - Attack (Mad Dog Remix)
Enjoy :D
EDIT: the genre is called Hardcore, but has spinoffs such as Hardstyle or even harder called Terror(core)
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Comment on Your returns most likely end up on the landfill and you are paying for it in ~enviro
X08 Link ParentFeels like the wrong bandaid for the wound. But opportunism is always present and people will find ways to squeeze out a little bit of profit out if they can, which is a feat on its own. I stand...Feels like the wrong bandaid for the wound. But opportunism is always present and people will find ways to squeeze out a little bit of profit out if they can, which is a feat on its own. I stand by the idea that the problems need to be fixed at the root level. Overproduction is a big problem.
It would be amazing if we could have custom orders back, things only being made when someone has put in an order.
I saw the unboxing and reselling video from Danny and the work and time you put in if you measure a 15$/hour wage is just not not feasible and would net him a negative at the end regardless.
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Comment on Are you lost? in ~games
X08 Linkwow, never imagined seeing Vinny (Vinesauce) on here. SPINNNN!!!!!!!! What made you post this 8 year old vid :O ?wow, never imagined seeing Vinny (Vinesauce) on here. SPINNNN!!!!!!!!
What made you post this 8 year old vid :O ?
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Comment on Your returns most likely end up on the landfill and you are paying for it in ~enviro
X08 Link ParentThis relies on a strong government willing to put checks and balances into place for corporations. Unless your elected officials are essentially business people or sponsored by lobbyists, that...This relies on a strong government willing to put checks and balances into place for corporations. Unless your elected officials are essentially business people or sponsored by lobbyists, that most likely won't happen.
mumbles something about separating power and money
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Comment on “Emilia Pérez” is not good trans representation in ~lgbt
X08 LinkI'm reminded of Blue is the Warmest Color for lesbian representation. It was made with a male gaze and it shows. Shout out to Portrait de la jeune fille en feu for doing the right thing. As for...I'm reminded of Blue is the Warmest Color for lesbian representation. It was made with a male gaze and it shows.
Shout out to Portrait de la jeune fille en feu for doing the right thing.
As for trans rep, I guess Euphoria taps into that a tiny bit with Hunter Schafer playing a solid role as a trans teen at the time.
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