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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
CannibalisticApple LinkAn interesting thing I just came across on Reddit: The Minnesota subreddit is now banning the use of federal government as a source for information, as it has lost any credibility to the very...An interesting thing I just came across on Reddit:
Given that the administration has very blatantly proven it has no interest in facts and cares more about pushing a narrative, no matter how false it is, the mod team has discussed it and has decided that the federal government can no longer be considered a reliable source of information. Websites, press releases, reports, etc put forth by the federal government may no longer be used as proof or evidence of facts and attempts to do so will be removed as a violation of Rule 8.
Recommend giving the post a read. It's well articulated in its criticisms of everything happening right now, and opens with a very relevant quote from 1984.
It's fairly minor in the larger picture, but felt like sharing it anyway. At this point, I would love for this to be the start of a larger trend of just completely dismissing anything said by the Trump administration given their history of egregious misinformation.
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Comment on Actual underrated films of the 2020s so far in ~movies
CannibalisticApple LinkDoes Bullet Train qualify? Only a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, but was nominated for several categories in the People's Choice Awards and the Saturn Awards. Not sure how major those really are in the...Does Bullet Train qualify? Only a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, but was nominated for several categories in the People's Choice Awards and the Saturn Awards. Not sure how major those really are in the bigger picture. I saw it in theaters with my dad because the trailers looked fun (last film we saw together, in fact). I went in expecting a classic action flick, and was pleasantly surprised by it having some actually really clever writing. It held up well on a rewatch, too.
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentYeah, I have similar worries and thoughts. A civil war might be better than the alternatives (again, I don't want to be the bad guys in World War III). But if the police are the cause for it, that...Yeah, I have similar worries and thoughts. A civil war might be better than the alternatives (again, I don't want to be the bad guys in World War III).
But if the police are the cause for it, that gives the Trump administration a much more powerful spin angle for however they respond. They can get a lot more support with a narrative about police officers abusing their authority and power to attempt an insurrection against the federal government. They can likely find some way to pull in Minnesota politicians into that narrative, too, and will likely try to figure out how to use that to justify preemptive action in other states.
Just... Anything that can spark a civil war will be bad, but police being the cause would give the Trump administration an advantage.
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentSadly, can't say I fully disagree. I understand the Minneapolis police not wanting to be the potential cause of one, but with how things are going in this country, it almost seems inevitable....Sadly, can't say I fully disagree. I understand the Minneapolis police not wanting to be the potential cause of one, but with how things are going in this country, it almost seems inevitable. Tensions are only going to get worse... It's only a matter of time before both sides get violent.
I'd still prefer a civil war over being the bad guys in World War III though.
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI don't know what the local law enforcement can do about ICE directly. It's not just about legally having to "stay out of the way". If they send a SWAT team or otherwise directly interfere, things...I don't know what the local law enforcement can do about ICE directly. It's not just about legally having to "stay out of the way". If they send a SWAT team or otherwise directly interfere, things WILL escalate.
Court and pardons aren't even in the equation. The Trump admin will likely treat any proactive response from local police against ICE as an effective declaration of war and institute martial law.
Worst case scenario, Trump sends in the actual military to Minneapolis to "restore order", and the city becomes an actual battlefield as the military and ICE clash with police and locals. Whatever people were saved in that initial act of resistance will be offset by the deaths. Meanwhile tensions erupt all across the country as people either get rightfully outraged about the active invasion of a US city, or yell that the Minneapolis PD's actions fully justified the resulting bloodshed since they see that resistance against ICE as an insurrection. And due to those tensions, more people begin attacking ICE and other federal officers all across the country, spurring Trump to send military to MORE cities. And more military officers are left with the choice of which side of the conflict to support.
In short: civil war breaks out.
The most likely scenario is still him sending military into Minneapolis to "restore order". Maybe it won't escalate to the level of a full-on civil war, but there are infinite other awful possibilities for how that ends.
That's what is so frustrating about this situation. Most immediate responses will end BADLY and result in far more deaths than whoever they'd initially save by acting out. As much as I've fantasized about similar things, I know that it would ultimately just give the Trump admin justification to do even worse. I think even a single ICE agent getting killed or seriously hurt would be enough for him to take that step, no matter who does it.
There is no right response here. The local police can only do what they can to minimize the death toll and try to avoid escalating the situation. At this point, I'm just glad they're also very vocally and publicly opposed to ICE rather than keeping quiet. Their refusal to cooperate with ICE is already pissing off people high up in the federal chain.
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
CannibalisticApple LinkABC news played a couple of the clips and censored/blurred the part where he got shot (though pretty sure you can still hear the filmer drop an F-bomb). No matter how I look at it, there was no...ABC news played a couple of the clips and censored/blurred the part where he got shot (though pretty sure you can still hear the filmer drop an F-bomb). No matter how I look at it, there was no danger to them. He was on the ground surrounded by officers. Even if he DID pull a gun like they claim, they could have EASILY stopped him by just stomping on his arm or something else. They were close enough they could easily shoot him without killing him.
Also, I just cursed out the TV when they played a soundbite of Kristi Noem defending the murder. I was fine through all the other coverage, but as soon as I heard the first sentence of her justification for the murder, I snapped and yelled over everything else she said. My throat is actually still a bit sore from shouting.
The one thing I agree with her on (and the sentence that set me off): this didn't have to happen.
Tim Walz's speech was nice at least. I have endless respect for him for being able to still remain civil in this time. He made a nice dig about how he and the other Minnesota officials will remain the "decent people" in the room.
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Comment on Iran’s supreme leader signals harsher crackdown as protest movement swells in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentYou posted this around the time I went to bed (my sleep schedule is really messed up), so this was the first thing I saw after waking up. Seeing your name made me instantly smile and was a great...You posted this around the time I went to bed (my sleep schedule is really messed up), so this was the first thing I saw after waking up. Seeing your name made me instantly smile and was a great start to the day.
No need to apologize for the ranty/rambly comment, I don't think anyone minds given everything that's happened. I think Tildes is actually pretty forgiving about that in general, so long as comments aren't spam. Even if we WERE strict about it though... Well, you've more than earned the right to be an exception.
Besides that, hearing the direct perspective of someone inside Iran (or any other similar situation) is incredibly rare and invaluable. News reports can't really capture the details of day-to-day life for an average person living it. The idea of people using comments and reviews to communicate is wild, but makes sense with how limited everything is. Related, you have a site listed in your bio that isn't working, and I'm guessing that's because of the government messing with the internet/intranet.
I'm glad you were able to get on Discord eventually and contact friends. As I was reading your comment I was thinking of offering to reach out on your behalf before I reached that edit. Since Tildes loads more easily (and is less likely to be specifically blocked by the government), maybe you can send invites to some friends or family just to stay in touch? Particularly anyone who lives outside Iran.
Again, I was just really relieved to see you reply. We've never talked, but Tildes is a pretty tight-knit community so I feel a bit of a connection to everyone here just because we all use this site. That's one of the things I appreciate about this place.
I don't know if your internet is still up and you'll be able to see this message (and even if it is, you might be asleep now), but if you need to talk, I and plenty of others are willing to listen! Whether it's venting or just talking about something totally unrelated to take your mind off things for even a little bit. Post as many ranty and rambly comments as you want, I and everyone else will be here.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
CannibalisticApple Link ParentThe fact everyone apparently sees tiny people is wild to me. Do hallucinogenics usually cause consistent hallucinations? Because I just saw a video about hallucinogenic fish giving people...The fact everyone apparently sees tiny people is wild to me. Do hallucinogenics usually cause consistent hallucinations? Because I just saw a video about hallucinogenic fish giving people nightmarish visions of being attacked by arthropods and/or birds...
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure Schedule: September 2025 - March 2026 in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI have a 3DS and was hoping this might be playable on that since it's already modded. I've never emulated a Playstation game on it, so if you or someone else gets it working, please share a guide...I have a 3DS and was hoping this might be playable on that since it's already modded. I've never emulated a Playstation game on it, so if you or someone else gets it working, please share a guide or tips!! I've been surprisingly looking forward to this one!
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Comment on Razzie Awards nominations: ‘Snow White,’ Ice Cube-starring ‘War of the Worlds’ lead with six nods each in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link Parent...This weirdly almost makes me want to watch it. Almost, because it's making me realize this format and plot would be great for a self-aware comedy. Instead they took it seriously, so it's just......This weirdly almost makes me want to watch it. Almost, because it's making me realize this format and plot would be great for a self-aware comedy. Instead they took it seriously, so it's just cringey.
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Comment on Razzie Awards nominations: ‘Snow White,’ Ice Cube-starring ‘War of the Worlds’ lead with six nods each in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentWhat's really bad about the costume design is that many of the theme park Snow White actresses look better... That hairstyle just does NOT look good on Rachel Zegler in any of the photos or shots...What's really bad about the costume design is that many of the theme park Snow White actresses look better... That hairstyle just does NOT look good on Rachel Zegler in any of the photos or shots I see. The bright teal top and yellow skirt also feel really gaudy.
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Comment on Wynd | Webtoon adaptation in ~comics
CannibalisticApple Link ParentIf you use Android and want to try reading some again, I strongly recommend downloading Mihon. Takes some setup to add repositories, but it's easy enough with a guide. Alas, it's not available for...If you use Android and want to try reading some again, I strongly recommend downloading Mihon. Takes some setup to add repositories, but it's easy enough with a guide.
Alas, it's not available for iOS devices though and I don't know what equivalent apps there are or what they're like...
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Comment on Wynd | Webtoon adaptation in ~comics
CannibalisticApple Link ParentBy constant scroll, do you mean literally scrolling on mobile? I find the official app really unpleasant to use in part because I have to manually scroll down as I read. Years ago you could tap...By constant scroll, do you mean literally scrolling on mobile? I find the official app really unpleasant to use in part because I have to manually scroll down as I read. Years ago you could tap the bottom of the screen to scroll, but for some reason I can't fathom they removed that feature, and that one change makes the reading experience on it surprisingly bad. I end up reading most chapters on a third-party app that has tap-to-scroll instead (unless the chapters have sound, then I switch back).
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Comment on Razzie Awards nominations: ‘Snow White,’ Ice Cube-starring ‘War of the Worlds’ lead with six nods each in ~movies
CannibalisticApple LinkAdapting War of the Worlds as a screenlife film is still a bizarre choice to me. Maybe the concept could have worked if it wasn't meant to adapt one of the most iconic alien stories of all time,...Adapting War of the Worlds as a screenlife film is still a bizarre choice to me. Maybe the concept could have worked if it wasn't meant to adapt one of the most iconic alien stories of all time, or even just had hints it's in the same "universe" in modern times... But it automatically gains a lot more critique given it's an adaptation.
Also, this made me read the Wikipedia summary, and... Wow. Just, wow. Sooooo many bad cliches and tropes, they managed to spin it into a family drama. Ending is totally changed. I would have never pegged it as War of the Worlds if it wasn't for the title.
Spoiler warning in case anyone wants to actually watch it for some reason
Also, WHY THE HECK DID THEY MAKE A VILLAINOUS HUMAN!?!? The aliens are ALREADY antagonists!! We don't need to add some human enemy to every single film!!! Please, Hollywood, give us ONE FILM about people actually UNITING without any dumb betrayals!!
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Comment on Does anyone else find CBS News particularly stressful? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentThat's part of why I made this topic. As I said in another comment, I worry it may impact the mindsets of longtime viewers. I only watched it for a couple weeks, and was thus able to notice my...That's part of why I made this topic. As I said in another comment, I worry it may impact the mindsets of longtime viewers. I only watched it for a couple weeks, and was thus able to notice my stress levels jumping compared to the other news stations, so I could safely conclude there was something up with CBS specifically rather than just "everything is awful".
For someone who only ever watched CBS though? If there was a gradual shift in tone, they probably wouldn't notice. I don't think it blatantly pushed any agenda that I recall (at least not as blatantly as Fox), but just experiencing the sort of tension and stress I felt long-term would absolutely screw with people's heads. That sort of tension makes it easy to rile people up and look only at the negatives. They'll often look for reasons to get upset, or for something or someone to blame—and the right-wing crowd specializes in targeting those sorts of people.
Note, this problem unfortunately applies to coverage from both sides. I have a liberal friend with bad anxiety issues who only ever seemed to focus on the worst news towards the end of Trump's first term and 2020. It got to the point that I think they actually lost the ability to believe anything good could happen. At the peak, we had to call them out to stop actively seeking out right-wing Twitter accounts to find new reasons to get upset.
So even left-leaning news, if it focuses too much on the doom and gloom or otherwise carries an overly negative/critical tone, can lead to pretty bad mental spirals. Which absolutely ties into how screwed up American society is right now... We have people on both sides getting riled up to seek out even more reasons to be angry at the other.
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Comment on Does anyone else find CBS News particularly stressful? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentThat, and so much is happening these days that the evening national news typically can't focus on many stories for more than about 30 seconds each. I swear that some of the previews of "upcoming...That, and so much is happening these days that the evening national news typically can't focus on many stories for more than about 30 seconds each. I swear that some of the previews of "upcoming stories" before commercial breaks on ABC end up being just as long as the actual segment, particularly when it's focusing on a clip of something like a car crashing through a wall or an explosion. Pretty sure sometimes there's not even a minute between commercial breaks.
That said, ABC and NBC feel like they keep a fairly neutral if not positive tone—not in terms of political leaning, but delivery. I think ABC makes a point to sprinkle in some more upbeat (or offbeat) stories throughout the broadcast. Even those clips of explosions and car crashes can provide a break from the doom and gloom of bigger stories because it's just wild to see those.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI've been playing it too, and also picked up the Switch 2 update... Mainly so I could get the megaphone to find villagers. I did try using mouse mode on designs... And promptly switched back to...I've been playing it too, and also picked up the Switch 2 update... Mainly so I could get the megaphone to find villagers. I did try using mouse mode on designs... And promptly switched back to regular controls because it felt so weird and hard to control.
I will say, the hotel feels pretty underwhelming overall. It's similar to the DLC, but more limited since you can only design two rooms a day (at least at the beginning? Haven't tried to redesign rooms to see if there's still a limit). The biggest change is seeing the tourists walking around the island, which makes it feel a lot more lively. I feel like I've found someone in the museum or stores every day.
The hotel also has a lot of exclusive furniture you can only buy there that are actually pretty good. Given I am loaded in bells and Poki, it's actually refreshing to run out of tickets, giving me reason to put in extra effort to get items I like.
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Comment on Does anyone else find CBS News particularly stressful? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentNo intentions of watching it again. I told my mom last night that I'd rather just not watch the news at all if the other stations aren't available. I'm just curious about what exactly makes it so...No intentions of watching it again. I told my mom last night that I'd rather just not watch the news at all if the other stations aren't available.
I'm just curious about what exactly makes it so much more stressful for me than ABC and NBC, and whether anyone else feels the same. There wasn't anything I could explicitly identity when watching it, and I have no intention of watching it again to analyze it. Just seeing the ticker banner (not even the text, the banner itself) made me feel surprisingly anxious.
I also wonder if there was a gradual transition in the tone after Bari Weiss took over, or if it was always more... I don't know, negative? Agitating? It's had a steady reputation for a long time, and without getting political, I wonder if it may have worsened the moods of longtime watchers who didn't notice a tone shift towards the worse. It didn't feel as openly incisive as Fox News, but the level of stress and agitation I felt watching it... That would really screw with people's heads over a long period of time, which is the last thing we need right now.
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Does anyone else find CBS News particularly stressful?
I may be in the minority on Tildes who still watches cable news. My mom is the one who puts it on and I'll usually ignore/forget about it when I'm home alone, but I find it's a good way to keep...
I may be in the minority on Tildes who still watches cable news. My mom is the one who puts it on and I'll usually ignore/forget about it when I'm home alone, but I find it's a good way to keep track of major headlines. Also, our usual choice of national news, ABC with David Muir, tends to end every broadcast with some feel-good story which is just... really appreciated in these times. (Though tonight they played a soundbite of Martin Luther King Jr.'s final Sunday sermon, and the choice of that particular soundbite feels very pointed.)
A couple months ago YoutubeTV and Disney got into a contract disagreement though, so ABC was removed from the lineup for a bit. For a while we watched CBS News, and... Something about it just genuinely stressed me out. Of course the news is very stressful lately, but usually I can deal with it. At worst, I leave the room for certain stories that make me particularly angry.
Something about CBS just left me really agitated and stressed though. I can't say what it was exactly, maybe the delivery, or a heavy focus on the worst parts of US politics? All I know is every night I was getting increasingly worked up, the way I only ever did with the most absolutely infuriating news stories, until we switched to NBC until ABC returned to air.
This came to mind again after my mom put on CBS last night since ABC was starting late due to some sports program. It agitated me until I just snapped.
So my question: does anyone else find CBS particularly stressful compared to other cable news? If so, does anyone have any ideas on why that is? And are there any regular watchers who've noticed a shift in tone? I never really watched CBS before, but I'm wondering if maybe it's somehow tied to Bari Weiss's influence given the stuff with 60 Minutes.
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Well I finished this game yesterday, Decollate Decoration. I don't usually buy games at launch, but I figured why not? It's a short game (I think I 100%'ed it in about three to four hours?) about a ghost girl who wants to kill her love interest so he can join her in the afterlife. It's fairly straightforward and simple, but it's charming.
The big pros: the pixel art and music. The main song is CATCHY, had it stuck in my head all day yesterday. There's also an unlockable prologue, and that really fleshes out the characters and made me really like them. I think it did a good job at portraying the protagonist as a fairly typical teenage girl developing her first real crush. She's a bit shallow and a bit of an airhead, but in the way a lot of teenage girls are rather than a caricature. It felt like a fairly grounded and realistic depiction compared to a lot of the typical romance setups in fiction.
Honestly, my only complaint is that it left me wanting more. The prologue added a whole host of friends who we barely got to see, and I wanted to learn more about them. I kind of hope the developer returns to the universe with more games, or updates the game with some more endings and side stories.