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  1. Comment on UK users: Lobsters needs your help with the Online Safety Act in ~tech

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    It's the same on Tildes!

    It's the same on Tildes!

    2 votes

  2. Comment on The rise of the french fry cartel in ~food

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    As someone who grew up in Atlantic Canada, I was always proud to eat McCains products, knowing they were a local business and bought up most of the potatoes grown in the Atlantic provinces. As an...

    As someone who grew up in Atlantic Canada, I was always proud to eat McCains products, knowing they were a local business and bought up most of the potatoes grown in the Atlantic provinces. As an adult I'm just "wtf they own everything potato and more".

    4 votes

  3. Comment on Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year in ~comics

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    Now that's a great read. Thank you for sharing!

    Now that's a great read. Thank you for sharing!

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year in ~comics

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    That website is pure trash on Mobile. Ads blocking other ads. It's incredible. Edit: source was updated to a much better article, thanks! On topic: I can't believe this is just happening. Feels...

    That website is pure trash on Mobile. Ads blocking other ads. It's incredible.

    Edit: source was updated to a much better article, thanks!

    On topic: I can't believe this is just happening. Feels like Popeye and Tintin are older than Steamboat Willy, but I guess not. Cool find.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop in ~tech

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    Slightly more than €1000, but the Framework 13 AMD is great for everything you need. You can save a bit and do DIY (it's really simple to put together) and maybe find RAM and storage yourself. I...

    Slightly more than €1000, but the Framework 13 AMD is great for everything you need.

    You can save a bit and do DIY (it's really simple to put together) and maybe find RAM and storage yourself. I love my first gen Framework.

    https://frame.work/pt/en/products/laptop-13-gen-amd/configuration/new

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Faithless: A Sojourn Story in ~hobbies

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    Any of the creators usually have their entire library on there, plus most/all of them post their videos there sponsorship free and at the same time as YouTube. Sometimes earlier. There are also...

    Any of the creators usually have their entire library on there, plus most/all of them post their videos there sponsorship free and at the same time as YouTube. Sometimes earlier.

    There are also while swaths of Nebula only content some make. I'll DM you a key/link whatever is generated.

    I found myself watching a lot of creators who advertised it early on, and was like "well, why not if I can spend a few bucks a month to support the creators I watch all the time."

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Faithless: A Sojourn Story in ~hobbies

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    If anyone would like a 1 week guest pass to Nebula, DM me your email. I have 3 remaining. Been very impressed with my subscription for many years now. Apparently I can also send them to myself and...

    If anyone would like a 1 week guest pass to Nebula, DM me your email. I have 3 remaining. Been very impressed with my subscription for many years now.

    Apparently I can also send them to myself and gift that way. So if you do not wish to share your email with me, I can do it that way too.

    A guest pass redemption link will be delivered by email to the address you choose. Guest passes can not be redeemed by anyone who is a current Nebula subscriber or by anyone who has ever had a Nebula subscription. Guest passes are not linked to the email address they are delivered to — feel free to enter your own email address if you’d like to share a guest pass with someone via another method.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Audit of Mullvad VPN in ~comp

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    Whoever chose the font, colours and font size of this webpage needs to take an accessibility course or three. Wow that is awful. Heavier weight is needed at the minimum for the font. Anyways,...

    Whoever chose the font, colours and font size of this webpage needs to take an accessibility course or three. Wow that is awful. Heavier weight is needed at the minimum for the font.

    Anyways, seems like the gist is the Mullvad is relatively secure from a light threat. Good to know.

    16 votes

  9. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    Dan Da Dan has been great. Really love the visual styling they use.

    Dan Da Dan has been great. Really love the visual styling they use.

    6 votes

  10. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    Still have an extra invite? Interested in giving it a try.

    Still have an extra invite? Interested in giving it a try.

  11. Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes

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    So when WoW was in the early days (not sure about now) they had a random name button. I hit it, got "Arten" but that was taken. So I slapped an extra R in there, making Artren, and it's been my...

    So when WoW was in the early days (not sure about now) they had a random name button. I hit it, got "Arten" but that was taken. So I slapped an extra R in there, making Artren, and it's been my username since!

    7 votes

  12. Comment on The Office (Australia) | Official trailer in ~tv

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    As Fiachra says, snippets of The Office US, without the knowledge of everything that happened before, would probably look as lame as this did. The Office US got me within 3 episodes, so I'll give...

    As Fiachra says, snippets of The Office US, without the knowledge of everything that happened before, would probably look as lame as this did.

    The Office US got me within 3 episodes, so I'll give this one the same time frame. Could be ok, as I do enjoy some Aussie humour.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim | Official trailer in ~movies

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    When they opened the trailer with scenes from the trilogy I was very concerned. Then Kenji's name appeared.. and the style seems fitting enough for Lord of the Rings. Here's hoping it doesn't turn...

    When they opened the trailer with scenes from the trilogy I was very concerned.

    Then Kenji's name appeared.. and the style seems fitting enough for Lord of the Rings. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into Star Wars...

    5 votes

  14. Comment on Topless men: should they be banned if they’re not at the pool or the beach? in ~life.men

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    Dang, missed that part.

    Dang, missed that part.

  15. Comment on Topless men: should they be banned if they’re not at the pool or the beach? in ~life.men

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    Agreed. It's technically legal here in Canada for any woman to go topless as they see fit. Socially, it's effectively 0% except on nude beaches, or tanning in a sunny spot. I think people in that...

    Agreed. It's technically legal here in Canada for any woman to go topless as they see fit. Socially, it's effectively 0% except on nude beaches, or tanning in a sunny spot.

    I think people in that poll are confusing what they deem is socially something they want, and what should be illegal. It should not be illegal to be topless.

    If you can't stand the sight of some bare skin, maybe you need to stay in your hovel.

    52 votes

  16. Comment on Weird Weapons: Caged Buckler - Sword trapper in ~humanities.history

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    As someone who practices HEMA, Tod and Matt are amazing. Tod finds some of the weirdest stuff from texts or museums, and then makes them. Then gets his buddy and world renowned HEMAist Matt Easton...

    As someone who practices HEMA, Tod and Matt are amazing. Tod finds some of the weirdest stuff from texts or museums, and then makes them. Then gets his buddy and world renowned HEMAist Matt Easton to workshop it.

    Really fun to bring these up with fellow Historical Fencers and see what their take is on them as well; because everyone who reads the manuals and treatises gives a slightly different take.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on "Appear weak when you are strong" - This Confucian proverb is keeping everyone in confusion in ~talk

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    As a historical fencer, the Masters tell us something similar. Certain guards we use look weak on one side, but with a smaller action than our opponents, we trap them into feeling safe and take...

    As a historical fencer, the Masters tell us something similar. Certain guards we use look weak on one side, but with a smaller action than our opponents, we trap them into feeling safe and take the advantage. There is a lot of deception, similar to the direct translation you offered. Effectively, always put on the appearance that gives you the advantage when you deceive your opponent into making the wrong move.

    6 votes

  18. Comment on Just bought Philips SHP9500 headphones and am underwhelmed in ~music

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    Honestly if you want some Overear headphones... Audio Technica ATH M40x/50x is the best value. I've had mine for around 6 years, and had no issues with them. The pleather earpads got gross from 5+...

    Honestly if you want some Overear headphones... Audio Technica ATH M40x/50x is the best value. I've had mine for around 6 years, and had no issues with them. The pleather earpads got gross from 5+ hours of wear daily for 4 years straight, so I replaced the earpads for like $20 CAD. Gave my wife a backup pair I got at a silent auction for an absolute steal, and she's only had to replace the cable. They also come with like 3 different cable styles.

    I think you can also get the 50x in Bluetooth/Cable mode as well.

    5 votes

  19. Comment on Five-hour video about the history of North Korean media in ~humanities.history

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    Thanks for sharing! I think this will be my background noise for the week while working!

    Thanks for sharing! I think this will be my background noise for the week while working!

    2 votes

  20. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Playing on Tactition mode or whatever it's called. Early on it was rather easy, but now I'm getting to the point of needing to level some of my Units up so that I have a well balanced set to face...

    Playing on Tactition mode or whatever it's called. Early on it was rather easy, but now I'm getting to the point of needing to level some of my Units up so that I have a well balanced set to face off against most enemy Unit types. While not hard, it's definitely getting tougher. I'm about lvl 18~20 right now, and enemy units are beginning to include Promoted classes, making it even tougher.

    2 votes