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Comment on Studios decry cinemas’ ad-filled preshows as AMC warns of “25-30 extra minutes”: Here are the consequences for movie biz in ~movies
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Comment on I don’t want to be famous on the Internet anymore in ~tech
bengine LinkI’ve thought for a long while that just enjoying a hobby/skill/talent is enough. You don’t have to monetize it in order for it to add value to your life, and the pressure these days saying that...A lot of people in my social circle have since begun telling me that I have this talent or that talent, and that I should monetize it by growing a following on social media.
I’ve thought for a long while that just enjoying a hobby/skill/talent is enough. You don’t have to monetize it in order for it to add value to your life, and the pressure these days saying that money is the only value worth considering is insane. I’m sure it works for some people but that shouldn’t become the accepted model of how to live.
I really enjoy 3D printing and design, and I’m really good at it (if I say so myself). Especially multiprocess projects. I make stuff for myself or give things away to friends and family, but I feel like I die a little every time someone suggests I should start selling things online or start a YouTube channel (like there aren’t enough already).
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Comment on What's an atypical thing you do that you'd recommend to others? in ~talk
bengine Link ParentI'll have to look up the creole seasoning, but I'm a big fan of finely grated parmesan on top. Tastes good and it makes me think I did something other than hit some microwave buttons.I'll have to look up the creole seasoning, but I'm a big fan of finely grated parmesan on top. Tastes good and it makes me think I did something other than hit some microwave buttons.
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Comment on Finland wants to build a bridge across the Baltic Sea to Sweden for better connections to Europe in ~transport
bengine LinkI'm all for better transport. Helsinki to Tallinn looks like it would be on the same scale as the channel tunnel which is pretty massive. It would be an important link for NATO into the Baltic...I'm all for better transport. Helsinki to Tallinn looks like it would be on the same scale as the channel tunnel which is pretty massive. It would be an important link for NATO into the Baltic states in addition to the Suwalki gap so I'd think that could lead to lots of additional funding from NATO and the EU to make it happen.
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Comment on Inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working in ~finance
bengine Link ParentI also like equating it to time since I think it's more relatable. 1,000,000 seconds is ~11.5 days while 1,000,000,000 is ~31.5 years. Could also say if you earned $1 every second you'd be a...I also like equating it to time since I think it's more relatable. 1,000,000 seconds is ~11.5 days while 1,000,000,000 is ~31.5 years. Could also say if you earned $1 every second you'd be a millionaire in two weeks, but it'd take you half your life to become a billionaire (generously rounding of course).
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Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech
bengine Link ParentTake a look at vscodium which doesn't include all the MS telemetry they add on top of the open source base.Take a look at vscodium which doesn't include all the MS telemetry they add on top of the open source base.
The VSCodium project exists so that you don’t have to download+build from source. This project includes special build scripts that clone Microsoft’s vscode repo, run the build commands, and upload the resulting binaries for you to GitHub releases. These binaries are licensed under the MIT license. Telemetry is disabled.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
bengine LinkI’ll kick it off I guess. Spent all week in Belgium for work and while I didn’t expect it to go poorly, it’s been much better than I expected. An 8hr flight in the morning (ugh) but I’m really...I’ll kick it off I guess. Spent all week in Belgium for work and while I didn’t expect it to go poorly, it’s been much better than I expected. An 8hr flight in the morning (ugh) but I’m really looking forward to spending time outside with my dog in the nice weather forecasted for when I get back.
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
bengine Link ParentPlus 1 for embark. They also do genetic testing for potential health concerns which should be discovered early on which was my main reason and not the breed ID part.Plus 1 for embark. They also do genetic testing for potential health concerns which should be discovered early on which was my main reason and not the breed ID part.
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Comment on Do not buy NZXT | Predatory, evil rental computer scam investigated in ~tech
bengine Link ParentI’m really happy with my Arctic LF2 AIO and my single interaction with customer service for a small issue. Would also recommend them over NZXT even before this fiasco.I’m really happy with my Arctic LF2 AIO and my single interaction with customer service for a small issue. Would also recommend them over NZXT even before this fiasco.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
bengine Link ParentYou joke, but that hasn't stopped people from suing god before. There's even a Wikipedia page on itYou joke, but that hasn't stopped people from suing god before. There's even a Wikipedia page on it
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Comment on NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth in ~space
bengine Link ParentWe have built rockets better, and cheaper than before. Just take a look at this graph. In the 1960s the Delta E was $177k/kg to LEO, the Delta II was $38k/kg in the 90s, the Delta IV was $10/kg in...We have built rockets better, and cheaper than before. Just take a look at this graph. In the 1960s the Delta E was $177k/kg to LEO, the Delta II was $38k/kg in the 90s, the Delta IV was $10/kg in the 2000s, and the Falcon 9 is $2.6k/kg. They've reused a Falcon 9 booster something like 20 times, and can go from landing to the next flight in around 3 weeks.
I agree with your frustrations, but I think it should be focused on the Starliner program as the outlier rather than the space industry as a whole. After all, there's another launch vehicle that nobody is doubting will be able to carry the astronauts home safely after their extended stay.
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Comment on Former US President Donald Trump backs out of ABC debate, says he will only debate Kamala Harris on Fox in ~society
bengine Link ParentThat's a specious argument though, right? That line just makes him seem (more) petty and weak to me, how does one spin that into a positive message for Trump?That's a specious argument though, right? That line just makes him seem (more) petty and weak to me, how does one spin that into a positive message for Trump?
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Comment on I worked for Mr. Beast, he’s a fraud in ~tech
bengine Link ParentI was thinking the same thing while reading the parent comment. If you like Rober's projects but want more in depth engineering content, StuffMadeHere is probably what you're looking for.I was thinking the same thing while reading the parent comment. If you like Rober's projects but want more in depth engineering content, StuffMadeHere is probably what you're looking for.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden announces that he will not run for re-election in ~society
bengine Link ParentHe's needed in the senate with how tight the election will be. I also don't think this ticket needs to being back the age discussion now.He's needed in the senate with how tight the election will be. I also don't think this ticket needs to being back the age discussion now.
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Comment on British F4 race in Zandvoort abandoned after massive start-line crash in ~sports.motorsports
bengine Link ParentWhat reason could they possibly have to make a different light procedure? That's just idiotic when the whole point is to train young drivers for future advancement.What reason could they possibly have to make a different light procedure? That's just idiotic when the whole point is to train young drivers for future advancement.
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Comment on Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd in ~society
bengine (edited )Link ParentNope, I stand corrected below.I'm guessing it's this tweet from Mike Collins which doesn't read to me like what was characterized above.Nope, I stand corrected below.
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Comment on What is your favorite Final Fantasy game? in ~games
bengine Link ParentSome series I've liked are Civilization, Wasteland, Jagged Alliance, Xcom, Red/Blue Pokemon, et. al.. Recently really liked the lamplighters league when it wasn't crashing out. Not all the same by...Some series I've liked are Civilization, Wasteland, Jagged Alliance, Xcom, Red/Blue Pokemon, et. al.. Recently really liked the lamplighters league when it wasn't crashing out. Not all the same by any means. It could all stem from my first try with VIII not working out on my PS1 back in the day, who knows.
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Comment on What is your favorite Final Fantasy game? in ~games
bengine LinkThe one where I buy it, play a couple hours only to get frustrated and move on to something else. So like 7,8, X maybe and a couple of the earlier ones (forget which ones, 4,5?) For some reason I...The one where I buy it, play a couple hours only to get frustrated and move on to something else. So like 7,8, X maybe and a couple of the earlier ones (forget which ones, 4,5?) For some reason I can't get into them, I've played other turn based games and liked them, and I've played through all Dark Souls games to multiple NG+ levels so I'm usually up for a challenge, but so far not so much. Maybe I'll look at XIV after this thread.
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Comment on AI boom risk: Can the world's power grid handle the technology's meteoric rise? in ~enviro
bengine (edited )LinkThis article reads as if the author asked AI to write it a crappier version of the Business Insider article it references. Companies can't just add infinite load to the grid as they see fit, and...This article reads as if the author asked AI to write it a crappier version of the Business Insider article it references.
Companies can't just add infinite load to the grid as they see fit, and the grid operators will need to upgrade if new demand requests outpace current capacity. If they don't do that properly and the grid breaks is that the fault of the customers (or AI as suggested) requesting more power or the grid operators for allowing more demand that they can supply?
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~society
bengine Link ParentReform have a lot of votes, but that only ended up with 4 seats (as of now) and that's well under the exit poll. I'm not from the UK, but to me that doesn't indicate that what the conservatives...Reform have a lot of votes, but that only ended up with 4 seats (as of now) and that's well under the exit poll. I'm not from the UK, but to me that doesn't indicate that what the conservatives need to do is be more like reform, or am I missing something?
I remember some static local ads before the start time, then trailers for 20min, then the roller coaster/dancing concessions. It's much worse now. When I saw F1 last weekend it was 30 mins of mostly ads and maybe two trailers and a teaser, then we got the theater ad roller coaster thing. Not in blocks of ads then trailers, it was like commercial breaks in between your commercials (trailers). Let alone the Google AI ad that felt like a black mirror episode, but they were serious. Pile that on top of it being nearly $100 for two people with some snacks to see it in IMAX and it reminded me why I watch movies at home.