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  1. Comment on What was your first computer game? (Soundcheck question 2023) in ~games

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    At home, on a computer, I think it was Zaxxon on a TRS80 clone from radio shack. I'm guessing there was an Arcade machine that predated that, but I don't really remember which one.

    At home, on a computer, I think it was Zaxxon on a TRS80 clone from radio shack. I'm guessing there was an Arcade machine that predated that, but I don't really remember which one.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What are your predictions for 2024? in ~talk

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    One interesting thing about the loss of free money is that it presents an opportunity for conservation. Some groups are working with countries that have a high cost of capital/borrowing...in...

    One interesting thing about the loss of free money is that it presents an opportunity for conservation. Some groups are working with countries that have a high cost of capital/borrowing...in exchange for co-signing the dept to garner lower rates, the benefiting country invests the savings into climate and conservation projects.

    It's an interesting tact that I heard about recently. It doesn't last forever as interest rates decline, but it's an approach I haven't seen before.

  3. Comment on The old new way to provide cheap housing in ~design

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    Having recently sought ought fully furnished living space due to an insurance issue...they are not easy to find outside of short term AirBnB. When they are available they are prohibitively...

    Having recently sought ought fully furnished living space due to an insurance issue...they are not easy to find outside of short term AirBnB. When they are available they are prohibitively expense...think corporate apartment pricing and I'm in a large, medium cost of living city in the US.

    I think the boarding house idea, if managed well and locally, is one that is potentially a good idea. Many folks in American Universities lived in communal dorms so the idea is at least palatable to the masses in some form/fashion.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout in ~tech

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    The TJs thing is very location dependant. For instance, I see it in major cities like New York, SF, and large metro Areas, but smaller cities and even places like Atlanta Metro don't have the...

    The TJs thing is very location dependant. For instance, I see it in major cities like New York, SF, and large metro Areas, but smaller cities and even places like Atlanta Metro don't have the feeder model...though I wish they did.

    I'm not certain if it's an architectural issue where only stores designed for it can have it or not.

    8 votes

  5. Comment on Philips Hue will force users to upload their data to Hue cloud in ~tech

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    What I still don't understand is if I don't create an account, will anything change for me? I just use my lights and switches at home so don't need remote access.

    What I still don't understand is if I don't create an account, will anything change for me? I just use my lights and switches at home so don't need remote access.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on The Reddit protest is finally over. Reddit won. in ~tech

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    I think old school forums had a better model for dealing with that. Lurkers could read through 200 page threads about popular topics at their leisure without creating new threads. The recency...

    I think old school forums had a better model for dealing with that. Lurkers could read through 200 page threads about popular topics at their leisure without creating new threads. The recency model ala reddit seemed to encourage rehashing from it's core design.

    34 votes

  7. Comment on No more freebies: Companies crack down on customer perks and rewards in ~finance

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    So companies now view both their customers and their employees as liabilities. Should I soon expect that corporations will skip the preamble of providing a service or good and skip straight to...

    So companies now view both their customers and their employees as liabilities. Should I soon expect that corporations will skip the preamble of providing a service or good and skip straight to robbing me at gun point?

    40 votes

  8. Comment on Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state’s high court in ~space

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    If memory serves me correctly, the proposed spaceport had two main issues... One was close proximity to protected (?) / land that is in need of environmental protection...the 2nd issue at play was...

    If memory serves me correctly, the proposed spaceport had two main issues... One was close proximity to protected (?) / land that is in need of environmental protection...the 2nd issue at play was that the proposed spaceport was poorly designed and was not thought to be able to survive long term due to poor business planning.

    Essentially, it seemed like somebody wanted to do something because they could and darn the cost or impact to local communities and wildlife...according to my neighbors that used to live there.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on What's good to cook on a propane grill? in ~food

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    Go down the path of grilling sweet potatoes. I slice them like wagon wheels and put them on the top rack or in a basket with a bit of olive oil. Also, grab some wood chips (mesquite is an easy...

    Go down the path of grilling sweet potatoes. I slice them like wagon wheels and put them on the top rack or in a basket with a bit of olive oil.

    Also, grab some wood chips (mesquite is an easy one) and put some in a tinfoil packet. Throw the packet on the grill 5 minutes before you start and then boom, you have smoked meat, veggies, etc. I've found it works well for chicken breast, bacon cheeseburgers, pork chops, and steaks so far.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What do you like to cook when you go camping? in ~food

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    Is there anything that as good without any plastic that touches the liquid? I've been looking for something to replace my French press lately...well, my wife's French press at least.

    Is there anything that as good without any plastic that touches the liquid? I've been looking for something to replace my French press lately...well, my wife's French press at least.

  11. Comment on Let's add (and rearrange?) some groups + a few notes about other short-term plans in ~tildes.official

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    I almost feel like cars/autos could wind up in several different spots. My initial thought would be it lands underneath hobbies (from an enthusiast perspective)...but from a mechanics angle, I...

    I almost feel like cars/autos could wind up in several different spots. My initial thought would be it lands underneath hobbies (from an enthusiast perspective)...but from a mechanics angle, I could see machines as a parent too depending on the discussion.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on How many of you feel yourselves being drawn back to Reddit for the sake of niche communities and discussions? in ~talk

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    It's a little like the Facebook backlash a few years back. A bunch of people left Facebook or proudly proclaimed they never used it, but all that did was consciously remove a communication channel...

    It's a little like the Facebook backlash a few years back. A bunch of people left Facebook or proudly proclaimed they never used it, but all that did was consciously remove a communication channel for them.

    I've tried to not use Facebook for years, but some of my local communities still use that as the sole means of communicating...so I'm either consciously left out of the conversation (neighborhood group) or I have to make exceptions to dip in when needed (Church).

  13. Comment on Are we stuck on a innovation plateau - and did startups burn through fifteen years of venture capital with nothing to show for? in ~tech

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    Along the lines of food delivery, I would add ride share / wide availability of taxi-like options. In small regional cities and towns, taking a taxi anywhere used to be almost impossible and...

    Along the lines of food delivery, I would add ride share / wide availability of taxi-like options.

    In small regional cities and towns, taking a taxi anywhere used to be almost impossible and required pre-scheduling. Now, just about any where you go (within reason) in the US can be serviced by Lyft or one of it's competitors. It's a service that used to only be available in the largest cities in the country.

    Is ride sharing worse in many ways? Yes, but it is available now which is something most of the USA didn't have access to before.

    4 votes

  14. Comment on What's your favourite ice cream flavour? in ~food

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    If we're talking commercially available options, the Tillamook Malted Moo has got to be up there. I don't know how to describe it from a flavor perspective but it's like frozen nostalgia. It...

    If we're talking commercially available options, the Tillamook Malted Moo has got to be up there. I don't know how to describe it from a flavor perspective but it's like frozen nostalgia. It reminds me of old timey diners, sock hops and soda shops, and just going for treats with my dad and granddad. I'll happily pay $7 for 3/8ths of a gallon of the stuff.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on What's your favourite ice cream flavour? in ~food

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    If you are at a BR in December, chase down Eggnog. It's a seasonal flavor only but it's divine. I've got family that buy it by the bucket full when it's in stock, for good reason.

    If you are at a BR in December, chase down Eggnog. It's a seasonal flavor only but it's divine. I've got family that buy it by the bucket full when it's in stock, for good reason.

  16. Comment on Redditors of Tildes, which subreddits are you missing the most during the blackout? in ~tech

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    In case you don't hear it enough, thanks for the efforts you've put in on r/whatcarshouldibuy! I've needed a newer car for a decade and love reading through the suggestions as a form of...

    In case you don't hear it enough, thanks for the efforts you've put in on r/whatcarshouldibuy!

    I've needed a newer car for a decade and love reading through the suggestions as a form of daydreaming. Alas, I'm lousy with saving/budgeting so it's still a dream, but I still loved keeping up with the discussions.

    Like you, r/cars left a hole in my daily phone addiction though.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’ in ~tech

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    I may be projecting my desires a bit, but when lurking on Reddit earlier it did seem like the quality of discussion/posts on frontpage threads was less thoughtful than usual. There was still some...

    I may be projecting my desires a bit, but when lurking on Reddit earlier it did seem like the quality of discussion/posts on frontpage threads was less thoughtful than usual.

    There was still some intelligent discussion, but not as much or at the levels that I see from very educated participants. It will be interesting if the high quality users return after the blackout or not.

    10 votes

  18. Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! in ~tildes

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    Thank you for point that out. Somehow I had glanced over the 'Parent' button(?) or it didn't click with me what it was. I lean on that pretty heavily on the longer threads to keep myself oriented...

    Thank you for point that out. Somehow I had glanced over the 'Parent' button(?) or it didn't click with me what it was. I lean on that pretty heavily on the longer threads to keep myself oriented in the discussion.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on What is your favorite roller coaster? in ~hobbies

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    As someone that doesn't typically enjoy coasters due to nausea and roller-coaster related head aches, the Seven Dwarves Mine Train at Disney world was a lot of fun. It's super smooth and just an...

    As someone that doesn't typically enjoy coasters due to nausea and roller-coaster related head aches, the Seven Dwarves Mine Train at Disney world was a lot of fun. It's super smooth and just an enjoyable ride with some thrill and some presentation to boot.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! in ~tildes

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    Is there a way to jump to the next comment, parent or root comment, when navigating a thread? Sometimes I forget the OP and like to reference it quickly.

    Is there a way to jump to the next comment, parent or root comment, when navigating a thread? Sometimes I forget the OP and like to reference it quickly.

    2 votes