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  1. Comment on We're all living on r/MadeMeSmile's Internet Now in ~tech

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    I see a lot of videos on TikTok that are just people commenting on current events and news. Whether I agree with their opinions or not, it feels genuine and diverse, a much-needed break after...

    I see a lot of videos on TikTok that are just people commenting on current events and news. Whether I agree with their opinions or not, it feels genuine and diverse, a much-needed break after years of watching Reddit slowly diverge into having a singular viewpoint/ideology.

    I used to think TikTok was all about funny videos and pranks, but it actually has a lot of interesting content, and the comment section on videos is actually usable, unlike Meta products, so you get to hear some discussions on those viewpoints.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on We're all living on r/MadeMeSmile's Internet Now in ~tech

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    You say that, but from what I can see, TikTok is currently the only social media platform where it seems one can hear genuine thoughts and opinions.

    You say that, but from what I can see, TikTok is currently the only social media platform where it seems one can hear genuine thoughts and opinions.

    4 votes

  3. Comment on uBlock Origin Lite now available on Firefox in ~tech

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    Back then you needed a pop-up blocker for any hope of a peaceful browsing experience. You also needed an antivirus because you could easily get viruses from browsing the wrong sites (Mostly from...

    Anyone else remember the days of internet without the requirement for an adblocker?

    Back then you needed a pop-up blocker for any hope of a peaceful browsing experience. You also needed an antivirus because you could easily get viruses from browsing the wrong sites (Mostly from vulnerabilities in ActiveX, Java applets, Flash, etc.). Even worse when the pop-up blocker software you are using becomes a malware itself.

    14 votes

  4. Comment on Steam Deck hits over 10,000 verified and playable games in ~games

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    Thanks for the advise, based on this Mint sounds like the choice for me, I feel the taskbar is essential for my productivity.

    Thanks for the advise, based on this Mint sounds like the choice for me, I feel the taskbar is essential for my productivity.

  5. Comment on Steam Deck hits over 10,000 verified and playable games in ~games

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    What kind of functionality do I have in Ubuntu/Mint that I won't have in Arch?

    What kind of functionality do I have in Ubuntu/Mint that I won't have in Arch?

  6. Comment on Where ya from? in ~talk

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    Hello there! Life in Jordan is ماشية that's the best way I can describe it 😀 How's life in Egypt?

    Hello there! Life in Jordan is ماشية that's the best way I can describe it 😀

    How's life in Egypt?

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Steam Deck hits over 10,000 verified and playable games in ~games

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    I'm thinking about switching to Linux to use for gaming and as a daily driver. Do you have any recommendations for Linux distributions?

    I'm thinking about switching to Linux to use for gaming and as a daily driver. Do you have any recommendations for Linux distributions?

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Where ya from? in ~talk

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    Jordan! I wonder if there are any other Jordanians here.

    Jordan! I wonder if there are any other Jordanians here.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on Is there a children's TV show in your country that is universally loved and became part of your country's culture? in ~tv

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    Future Boy Conan in Jordan, it is a lesser-known TV show globally. However, in Jordan, the dubbed Arabic version, "Adnan W Lina," has become part of the culture.

    Future Boy Conan in Jordan, it is a lesser-known TV show globally. However, in Jordan, the dubbed Arabic version, "Adnan W Lina," has become part of the culture.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Are all calories created equal? Your gut microbes don’t think so. in ~health

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    CICO is 'technically correct' but it's nearly impossible for an individual to measure. I spent my entire life believing that the 40 calories in a carrot would have the same impact as the 40...

    I eat that carrot and some scientist comes and sees 20 carrot calories in my poop. I eat that biscuit and some scientist finds 10 biscuit calories in my poop. Why even look if CICO isn't a thing? Because it is a thing.

    CICO is 'technically correct' but it's nearly impossible for an individual to measure. I spent my entire life believing that the 40 calories in a carrot would have the same impact as the 40 calories in a biscuit. I find CICO misleading in this respect.

    7 votes

  11. Comment on What types of content do you want to see on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    No memes and no low quality jokes in discussions. Finding an intriguing post on Reddit only to discover that the top comments are all jokes or wordplay rather than actual contributions to the...

    No memes and no low quality jokes in discussions. Finding an intriguing post on Reddit only to discover that the top comments are all jokes or wordplay rather than actual contributions to the discussion is a very disappointing experience, especially when the jokes are all rehashed and reused.

    6 votes