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  1. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Had a major need to listen to blink-182 this week so iv worked my way through their first 5 albums. They are soo fun and very silly at times. Gonna balance out the sound of simpler times by...

    Had a major need to listen to blink-182 this week so iv worked my way through their first 5 albums. They are soo fun and very silly at times.

    Gonna balance out the sound of simpler times by listening to the first 2 swans albums since iv never actually given them a proper listen. If you don't know early swans then it is industrial/noise rock that is very heavy and dark.

  2. Comment on Lankum – Live at WGBH (2020) in ~music

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    Iv seen them live a few times and its always an amazing experience. They also have great banter

    Iv seen them live a few times and its always an amazing experience. They also have great banter

    3 votes
  3. Comment on What is your 'Subway Take'? in ~talk

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    ok iv read this post and iv been debating whether I should reply because im just a dumb person who has no idea about HOA. I wont own a home ever in my life so im really just spitballing here on...

    ok iv read this post and iv been debating whether I should reply because im just a dumb person who has no idea about HOA. I wont own a home ever in my life so im really just spitballing here on this topic.

    You have raised a good point and what I have taken away from it is that maybe your specific HOA is just too damn big! In my head I feel like it should be broken up into smaller groups which might make it slightly more manageable for people. That would not get rid of the bureaucracy of all the other stuff that goes into this but ya know it might help.

    Also I think that maybe everyone should have a turn to be involved with the HOA. This strays into my vision of a "better" society. People are happy to palm this sort of thing off onto others then quick to complain when things don't go their way, but as you said people aren't aware of what you are doing. So naturally for everyone to have an equal idea they all have to have a turn doing the work. Again easier said than done and probably a symptom of the world's idea of how politics works. I should say that my thinking is often inspired by anthropological texts of how indigenous societies function which is not the best way to view our modern way of life but if you wanna be involved in society, you kinda have to be INVOLVED in society.

    With all that said I actually don't know about what im talking about with regards to this topic so take whatever I said with a pinch of salt. Good luck with whatever choice you make and keep up the good fight for your community.

    4 votes
  4. Comment on Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves eighteen missing, possibly dead in ~news

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    "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." I feel like this is an appropriate time to use this quote. Most likely as cfabbro, corpo greed.

    "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."

    I feel like this is an appropriate time to use this quote. Most likely as cfabbro, corpo greed.

    7 votes
  5. Comment on First-time competitor from Norway has stirred up success by claiming the coveted title of world porridge making champion in Scotland in ~food

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    The Norwegians have made an enemy for life! I was hoping they would give the recipe, then I saw he had organic oats, black oats that he had to soak for 24hrs. Il stick to my regular oats I guess.

    The Norwegians have made an enemy for life!

    I was hoping they would give the recipe, then I saw he had organic oats, black oats that he had to soak for 24hrs. Il stick to my regular oats I guess.

    9 votes
  6. Comment on Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player? in ~transport

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    I have a HiFi Walker h2 with rockbox on it. I recently got and old speaker with an aux port so I can play music while cycling. Works like a charm. Rockbox can be a bit finicky but i much prefer...

    I have a HiFi Walker h2 with rockbox on it. I recently got and old speaker with an aux port so I can play music while cycling. Works like a charm.

    Rockbox can be a bit finicky but i much prefer the interface that the standard one.

    2 votes
  7. Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music

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    oh snap I forgot about that one. It is a banger!

    oh snap I forgot about that one. It is a banger!

    1 vote
  8. Comment on Why people embrace conspiracy theories: It's about community, not gullibility in ~life

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    I feel a lot of it is finding simple solutions to complex issues because actually learning how science works or whatever the specific topic is is too difficult. What gets me is when the conspiracy...

    I feel a lot of it is finding simple solutions to complex issues because actually learning how science works or whatever the specific topic is is too difficult.

    What gets me is when the conspiracy starts to get complex and they start to invent their own version of science to fit the conspiracy. The amount of effort that then goes into proving their theory would be the same as actually just learning science. Obviously by this point they are in too deep and rejecting the conspiracy would be social suicide.

    I hope this made sense. Its early in the morning for me.

    5 votes
  9. Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music

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    Her song "call your girlfriend" is also a banger. Admittedly that's the only song I really know of hers so I'll have to check these others out.

    Her song "call your girlfriend" is also a banger. Admittedly that's the only song I really know of hers so I'll have to check these others out.

    3 votes
  10. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    So I recently joined a boxing gym. Im doing their basic boxing intro for a month and so far im really enjoying it. I am also sore in various parts of my body that have been neglected...

    So I recently joined a boxing gym. Im doing their basic boxing intro for a month and so far im really enjoying it. I am also sore in various parts of my body that have been neglected exercise-wise. Im not sure how long I will be able to stay on after the beginner month but as long as I get some basics of boxing down I will be happy.

    The fitness classes they offer are fairly intense as they are designed for boxing fitness, which is crazy fit haha. All in all I think I made the right call to do this as I will be able to defend myself and be fit which is a win win.

    5 votes
  11. Comment on Face to face with the scale of the cosmos in ~space

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    Sure thing. If you aren't into avant-garde/black metal then this won't be for you but the album concept is hella radical so I'd at least recommend giving the lyrics a read....

    Sure thing. If you aren't into avant-garde/black metal then this won't be for you but the album concept is hella radical so I'd at least recommend giving the lyrics a read.

    https://ashenspire.bandcamp.com/track/b-ton-brut

    2 votes
  12. Comment on Face to face with the scale of the cosmos in ~space

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    This made me think of lyrics from the band ashenspire. "When I couldn't see the stars I stopped dreaming of space" It hits hard everytime I hear them.

    This made me think of lyrics from the band ashenspire.

    "When I couldn't see the stars
    I stopped dreaming of space"

    It hits hard everytime I hear them.

    2 votes
  13. Comment on China cut fertilizer use and still increased crop yields (2018) in ~enviro

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    Cool but I wish there was more details in the article. whats the deal with the seeds and timing of planting? Are these GMO seeds being sold to farmers to make money for some corp or what? I'm no...

    Cool but I wish there was more details in the article. whats the deal with the seeds and timing of planting? Are these GMO seeds being sold to farmers to make money for some corp or what?

    I'm no expert in this field(ha) but I'm currently studying environmental policy and this seems like the kinda thing that might be worth knowing.

    3 votes
  14. Comment on Investment club? in ~finance

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    I'd be one of the lurkers of the club to gain knowledge but since this topic has been opened I may as well ask here. I know the very basics of investing so if anyone has a investing for dummies...

    I'd be one of the lurkers of the club to gain knowledge but since this topic has been opened I may as well ask here.

    I know the very basics of investing so if anyone has a investing for dummies video or guide they could point me to I'd really appreciate it.

    3 votes
  15. Comment on How comedy was destroyed by an anti-reality doomsday cult in ~life

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    I watched this the other day and I found it really funny. It was both funny and slightly depressing when you think about how many people still get their info from rogan. Overall I thought it was...

    I watched this the other day and I found it really funny. It was both funny and slightly depressing when you think about how many people still get their info from rogan. Overall I thought it was an accurate depiction of what that whole scene has become.

    I went and watched the other taken down videos about rogan and they were also fairly funny and entertaining. I think his style probably isn't for everyone but if you have been watching all the other videos it makes more sense and you are more 'jn' on the style. Ya know that's just like my opinion man.

    7 votes
  16. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Yea iv heard The Palestine Laboratory is really good but I'm not sure my soul could take that kinda subject matter right now. I'm already nearly radicalised to violence from my current reading...

    Yea iv heard The Palestine Laboratory is really good but I'm not sure my soul could take that kinda subject matter right now. I'm already nearly radicalised to violence from my current reading list.

    As for Naomi Klein I'll add that to the list. If its on verso books I might pick it up during another sale.

    1 vote
  17. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Currently reading Disaster Capitalism...its rough. Well written and easy to understand with no real fluff but each chapter boils down to "this corporation extracted value from a terrible situation...

    Currently reading Disaster Capitalism...its rough. Well written and easy to understand with no real fluff but each chapter boils down to "this corporation extracted value from a terrible situation and everyone had a bad time...except the profiteers." Highly recommended if you into that sort of stuff.

    Then I'm reading the second book in the silo series called Shift. Its a really fun read (probably due to how depressing the other book is) and is continuing the mystery of the silo from a completely different viewpoint.

    1 vote
  18. Comment on Colossal Game Adventure Schedule: September 2025 - March 2026 in ~games

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    Iv been super busy and not been able to participate in the whole thing but I reckon I might dip in for this one. I'v had a blast with other adventure games like this and I reckon I might be able...

    Iv been super busy and not been able to participate in the whole thing but I reckon I might dip in for this one. I'v had a blast with other adventure games like this and I reckon I might be able to carve out some time to play it this month before my life gets hectic.

  19. Comment on The top ten journalism movies of all time — based on the actual journalism in the movie in ~movies

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    I dunno how accurate it is but the film the bang bang club is a good movie about photojournalists in south Africa during the last years of apartheid.

    I dunno how accurate it is but the film the bang bang club is a good movie about photojournalists in south Africa during the last years of apartheid.

    3 votes
  20. Comment on Forums are still alive, active, and a treasure trove of information in ~tech

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    Yes! I'm gonna give this a proper browse tomorrow and see if there's anything I can join.

    Yes! I'm gonna give this a proper browse tomorrow and see if there's anything I can join.

    4 votes