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  1. Comment on TV series suggestions in ~tv

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    Also in Japan is Midnight diner Tokyo Stories which has short episodes, compelling stories and amazing shots of food cooking.

    Also in Japan is Midnight diner Tokyo Stories which has short episodes, compelling stories and amazing shots of food cooking.

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  2. Comment on Everyone but US President Donald Trump understands what he’s done - allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing in ~society

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    You are missing a lot of detail within the history of protestantism. Anglicans and Lutherans and Methodists have bishops as opposed to the calvinist and other 'free church' traditions. The biggest...

    You are missing a lot of detail within the history of protestantism. Anglicans and Lutherans and Methodists have bishops as opposed to the calvinist and other 'free church' traditions.

    The biggest influence I see with regard to US right vs left political splits within protestantism is the roughly northern vs southern cultural split in the response to Darwin and historical literary criticism of the Bible. The churches that would openly claim that the Bible is inerrant are also anti-science, typically anti race integration, anti abortion and pro republican. They also tend to have fewer education requirements for their pastors.

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  3. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    In some cultures and time periods, hired help was very cheap. I believe even today in India and Latin America and the Middle East, personal service employees are common for middle class families.

    In some cultures and time periods, hired help was very cheap. I believe even today in India and Latin America and the Middle East, personal service employees are common for middle class families.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on The man who made San Francisco's flock of wild parrots famous dies at 74 in ~enviro

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    I also read the book about his life and how he became friends with the parrots. It's a fascinating story.

    I also read the book about his life and how he became friends with the parrots.

    It's a fascinating story.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Interesting material types for fantasy resources/macguffins other than crystals or metals? in ~creative

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    Maybe I missed it but I didn't see mushrooms and rare plants. I recently finished the Dungeon Crawler Carl series (currently available books) Dinniman writes many different ways to craft powerful...

    Maybe I missed it but I didn't see mushrooms and rare plants.

    I recently finished the Dungeon Crawler Carl series (currently available books) Dinniman writes many different ways to craft powerful items and you might find some inspiration there.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Everyone but US President Donald Trump understands what he’s done - allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing in ~society

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    You are assuming that US politicians treat bribes from Soviet leaders the same way they treat bribes from Russian dictators. Based on what I saw growing up in the US, I don't think it would have...

    You are assuming that US politicians treat bribes from Soviet leaders the same way they treat bribes from Russian dictators. Based on what I saw growing up in the US, I don't think it would have happened easily.

    6 votes

  7. Comment on Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church in ~books

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    I love the classic novel but I did not expect there to be a real D'Artagnon.

    I love the classic novel but I did not expect there to be a real D'Artagnon.

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    It's also so thoroughly and thoughtfully imagined and described. The sad unfolding of the tale feels 'real' to the reader. I can sympathize with Gregor, but also with the family members who are...

    It's also so thoroughly and thoughtfully imagined and described. The sad unfolding of the tale feels 'real' to the reader. I can sympathize with Gregor, but also with the family members who are confronted with an ugly, frightening, mysterious change to their family member. Since the head/face are also transformed, they don't even know for certain that it's him.

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    I immediately thought of families who reject their LGBTq children. All is well for 'normal' family members. : (

    I immediately thought of families who reject their LGBTq children. All is well for 'normal' family members. : (

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    One of these for me is that Gregor clearly expected his family to love and support him in spite of the change.

    One of these for me is that Gregor clearly expected his family to love and support him in spite of the change.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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  13. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    Were there any noteworthy transitions or turning points that helped make this a powerful story?

    Were there any noteworthy transitions or turning points that helped make this a powerful story?

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What would you like to say about this story and what impact it had on you?

    What would you like to say about this story and what impact it had on you?

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What did you think about the room mate/tenants and how they reacted?

    What did you think about the room mate/tenants and how they reacted?

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What did you think about the reactions of the charwoman?

    What did you think about the reactions of the charwoman?

    2 votes

  17. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What did you think of how the sister reacted over time?

    What did you think of how the sister reacted over time?

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What did you think about how the parents reacted over time?

    What did you think about how the parents reacted over time?

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    What did you think about Gregor's experience as the author described it? Were the stages logically correct/fitting given the initial change?

    What did you think about Gregor's experience as the author described it? Were the stages logically correct/fitting given the initial change?

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2026 - The Metamorphosis by Kafka in ~books

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    Is this your first time reading this novella? What if anything surprised you or was unexpected?

    Is this your first time reading this novella? What if anything surprised you or was unexpected?

    2 votes