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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
bugsmith Link ParentSorry, I don't. I'll send you one if they regenerate - but I'm sure someone else here can send you one in the meantime.Sorry, I don't. I'll send you one if they regenerate - but I'm sure someone else here can send you one in the meantime.
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
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Comment on When is the last time you made a new friend? That lasted. in ~life
bugsmith Link ParentHow does one go about making online friends? I used to have a ton when I was a young teenager. A whole list of "friends" on AIM and YIM (remember those?). Mostly people I'd hang around on the same...How does one go about making online friends? I used to have a ton when I was a young teenager. A whole list of "friends" on AIM and YIM (remember those?). Mostly people I'd hang around on the same forums as and we'd end up messaging.
But I never make that connection with people on forums any more (I mean, I don't really frequent any as they've all disappeared. Tildes is the closest thing to an old school forum that I frequent).
And whilst I engage in a few Discord communities I've never once felt a connection to anyone as everything moves so fast and I'm not online enough to get all the jokes that need contexts etc.
I have a few good friends IRL and don't feel lonely, but I am interested in how people make friendships online these days.
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Comment on How many remakes have ever actually lived up to or surpassed the original? in ~movies
bugsmith Link ParentI totally disagree on FMA. And I think Brotherhood is a far worse series when the original hasn't been watched first. So many of the early impactful scenes are glossed over in FMA:B that I think...I totally disagree on FMA. And I think Brotherhood is a far worse series when the original hasn't been watched first. So many of the early impactful scenes are glossed over in FMA:B that I think you're only getting a half-experience.
FMA:B is incredible, and absolutely takes the show in a far better direction. But the original show has a lot to offer, and shouldn't be dismissed - even if the ending is weird and it's an unfaithful adaptation of the source on its own.
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The Digg beta has just gone live. What are people's thoughts and experiences so far with the reboot?
I don't have a lot to say myself, yet. I signed up for the beta mostly because people talk so positively of what Digg was like in the past. I never experienced that, as Digg was already on it's...
I don't have a lot to say myself, yet. I signed up for the beta mostly because people talk so positively of what Digg was like in the past. I never experienced that, as Digg was already on it's way out when I discovered it.
I'd love to hear from those who remember the golden age of Digg, as well as those just curious about the reboot themselves... What are you thoughts, expectations, hopes and concerns?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
bugsmith Link ParentThis is one of my all time favourites. I have it queued up on Audible for another relisten when I'm done going back through The Reckoners. Enjoy!This is one of my all time favourites. I have it queued up on Audible for another relisten when I'm done going back through The Reckoners. Enjoy!
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Comment on You MUST listen to RFC 2119 in ~comp
bugsmith LinkThis was the perflect blend of technical, nerdy, light hearted and fun. I can safely say this is the first time I've had to refer to an RFC to understand something and enjoyed myself.This was the perflect blend of technical, nerdy, light hearted and fun. I can safely say this is the first time I've had to refer to an RFC to understand something and enjoyed myself.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
bugsmith LinkI'm a prolific reader, but I go through phases where I can't psych myself up to start a new book. Not even one I've been excited to read for a while. During these phases, I tend to listen to...I'm a prolific reader, but I go through phases where I can't psych myself up to start a new book. Not even one I've been excited to read for a while.
During these phases, I tend to listen to audiobooks of books I've already read (or indeed already listened to).
I am now going through a re-listen of The Reckoners series by Brandon Sanderson. It's YA, but it's one of my comfiest reads and I find the whole world and narrative super engaging. Right now I'm listening to the fourth book, which is a stand alone spin off story, but I'm fully intending to go through the other three again straight after.
If I were to pitch the series to someone in my own words I'd say it's a series about a world where "super heroes" exist, except none of them are heroes. Instead, they're sadistic feudal lords ruling over a near future dystopia.
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Comment on What is the current state of Linux on phones? in ~tech
bugsmith Link ParentOkay. Maybe it's time for me to give this another go. I can live without NFC on my phone, as I also have it on my Garmin watch. I think I'd miss the convenience of quick switching for multiple...Okay. Maybe it's time for me to give this another go.
I can live without NFC on my phone, as I also have it on my Garmin watch. I think I'd miss the convenience of quick switching for multiple cards, but I'm sure I could live without that.
Are there any other pain points that stand out to you?For info, my bank is Monzo.
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Comment on What is the current state of Linux on phones? in ~tech
bugsmith Link ParentI'd love to run graphene on my pixel, but I run several apps that, at least to my knowledge, don't work on it. For example, my bank is an 'App Only' bank. Aside from not having web access, which...I'd love to run graphene on my pixel, but I run several apps that, at least to my knowledge, don't work on it. For example, my bank is an 'App Only' bank. Aside from not having web access, which does bother me, I love this bank and it's features but it won't run on rooted (or even bootload unlocked?) phones.
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Comment on What are some examples of media that really captured lightning in a bottle? in ~tv
bugsmith LinkMost of the series I wanted to mention are already captured by others in the thread, so I'm going to throw in White Lotus. I haven't engaged with any of the online communities surrounding this...Most of the series I wanted to mention are already captured by others in the thread, so I'm going to throw in White Lotus.
I haven't engaged with any of the online communities surrounding this show, but anecdotally, this has become the series that I here people recommend to each other constantly. Having just caught up with the most recent series, I'm inclined to think this is one of those lightning in a bottle shows. Season 2, in particularly, just slapped.
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Comment on Started watching Adolescence in ~tv
bugsmith Link ParentI'm not a film major - simply a motion picture enthusiast. For what it's worth, I'm generally not a fan of non-standard shots of any kind in great quantity. They can be pleasant, and even...I'm not a film major - simply a motion picture enthusiast.
For what it's worth, I'm generally not a fan of non-standard shots of any kind in great quantity. They can be pleasant, and even effective, when used very modestly, but I find them distracting if used even moderately. I'd compare it to when authors try to vary from using "said". It can be effective to occasionally swap in a "he yelled", or "she whimpered" for effect - but utterly distracting when done regularly.With that said, I thought it was very effective for this show. It was different enough from everything else I watch to just fall into being part of the experience of watching this show. It was a little distracting at times, but I found it really well executed.
But if this were to become a trend, I would find it very tiresome very quickly.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
bugsmith LinkWhat an excellent thread. I've been a pro subscriber for over seven months now, and I'm extremely satisfied with the service Kagi offers. I'm always hesitant to come across too keen for any...What an excellent thread. I've been a pro subscriber for over seven months now, and I'm extremely satisfied with the service Kagi offers. I'm always hesitant to come across too keen for any company, as only time will tell whether I later regret it (I'm sure we've all been burned many times before). But in it's current state, Kagi is an excellent search engine and it's nice to have at least one option that clearly makes the offer of "pay us and we will provide a product, you don't need to pay by being the product".
I've just sent all my trial codes out to three users in this thread requesting them. Enjoy.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
Cozy fantasy is the genre I didn't know I needed. I've never read something of this subgenre that I can recall, but I immediately know the exact vibe and feel a book of this type would have. I think I'm going to check out your first recommendation and go from there.