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  1. Comment on A 1:12 scale model of Terry Pratchett's study in ~hobbies

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    There are lovely parts about this, like: And seeing it actually sitting in a bookshelf made it so much more real- I want one for my bookshelf! I like the inceptiony nature of having a tiny weeny...

    There are lovely parts about this, like:

    The bookcases are essential, and a bit messy. The first section to the right holds “DiscWorld”, and some of Terry Pratchett’s other books. Every book is made individually, with the correct cover – I had some trouble finding full covers. Of course, when the books are placed on the shelves, nobody can really tell if they are correct or not – but I know.

    And seeing it actually sitting in a bookshelf made it so much more real- I want one for my bookshelf! I like the inceptiony nature of having a tiny weeny bookshelf in a model on my bookshelf.

    This is such a labour of love, and it’s lovely.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on Scientists study thousands of giant space shades to cool Earth in ~space

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    I mean it feels a bit too much like giving people malaria to treat tertiary syphilis. Yes it works, but I would rather not have malaria/acid rain…

    I mean it feels a bit too much like giving people malaria to treat tertiary syphilis. Yes it works, but I would rather not have malaria/acid rain…

    11 votes

  3. Comment on House Kintsugi in ~life.home_improvement

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    Just as a point of interest, but kintsugi using silver is called gintsugi!

    Just as a point of interest, but kintsugi using silver is called gintsugi!

    3 votes

  4. Comment on How often do you talk to strangers? And do you have a preference for the stranger’s gender? in ~life

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    I have found it a lot easier now I have a child (and I don’t use my phone when they are around). I appear less threatening by their presence, and they are naturally inquisitive about things (“why...

    I have found it a lot easier now I have a child (and I don’t use my phone when they are around). I appear less threatening by their presence, and they are naturally inquisitive about things (“why that lady got a doggy???”) which allows a connection to random people.

    This is even more true when talking to other parents in the same park/play area or whatever, and allows more real connections as well because you see them around the same children’s areas in future.

    Without kids, I need some reason to comment, some link to speak about, and then I would sometimes. I do think your appearance makes a big difference, and people judge you on your looks first when choosing how or whether to respond. I don’t think that’s fair, but that’s how it is.

    15 votes

  5. Comment on LLMs can natively read and write neural network weights in ~tech

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    Sounds interesting, but very inefficient to run and very problematic for any deterministic game/app when it keeps producing inherently stochastic output!

    Sounds interesting, but very inefficient to run and very problematic for any deterministic game/app when it keeps producing inherently stochastic output!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Reddit will require you to be logged in in ~tech

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    And what good sources do you find instead?

    And what good sources do you find instead?

    3 votes

  7. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    Would you be willing to expand more? Sounds interesting

    Would you be willing to expand more? Sounds interesting

  8. Comment on What foods are better after a day or two? in ~food

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    To give a different answer to the sauces: fermented foods continue to change in flavour a lot as they sit in the fridge.

    To give a different answer to the sauces: fermented foods continue to change in flavour a lot as they sit in the fridge.

  9. Comment on Productivity tools on MacOS in ~tech

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    Alt Tab is a big improvement to the experience, especially as you can pick and choose whether to invoke macOS or windows like swapping.

    Alt Tab is a big improvement to the experience, especially as you can pick and choose whether to invoke macOS or windows like swapping.

  10. Comment on Why do we find Tildes (and Lobsters) more interesting than the alternatives? in ~tech

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    I would rather like a tildes enhancement suite like the Reddit version where it allows you to tag people and track the number of times you have upvoted someone. Would help make the familiar faces...

    I would rather like a tildes enhancement suite like the Reddit version where it allows you to tag people and track the number of times you have upvoted someone. Would help make the familiar faces more recognisable (for those of us with bad name memories anyway!)!

    Edit: apparently there is something tildes re-extended although it hasn’t been updated for three years.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near US air base in Britain following "major incident" in ~news

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    I suspect it’s much easier to arrest under this as much less evidence is needed (or revealed evidence if there is more secret information which has been gathered by MI5). Further charges could...

    I suspect it’s much easier to arrest under this as much less evidence is needed (or revealed evidence if there is more secret information which has been gathered by MI5). Further charges could then be added later without time pressure.

    6 votes

  12. Comment on OpenAI hacked Australia's Medicare portal in ~tech

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    If you move fast and break things you have to be responsible for the consequences of breaking things. Just as if you drive recklessly and kill someone, or let your dog off its leash and it mauls...

    If you move fast and break things you have to be responsible for the consequences of breaking things. Just as if you drive recklessly and kill someone, or let your dog off its leash and it mauls someone you are responsible for it. Sure, it’s negligence manslaughter vs murder But it is still a serious crime.

    12 votes

  13. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    I think it sounds like you are doing really good! And you are doing it the right way. When I haven’t run for a while and start again I go way too hard and then get injured. Better to do it...

    I think it sounds like you are doing really good! And you are doing it the right way. When I haven’t run for a while and start again I go way too hard and then get injured. Better to do it gradually like you are.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Everyday/week seems to fly by as I get older, how to change one's perception? in ~life

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    Hey with multiple young kids, being run ragged is a default state!

    Hey with multiple young kids, being run ragged is a default state!

  15. Comment on Everyday/week seems to fly by as I get older, how to change one's perception? in ~life

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    I concur with lots of new things. I have changed so many things in my life, looking back it seems ages since lots of periods of time. Moving to new cities every few years helped a lot! The last 18...

    I concur with lots of new things. I have changed so many things in my life, looking back it seems ages since lots of periods of time. Moving to new cities every few years helped a lot! The last 18 months flew by, but not much changed in my life so everything felt the same.

    8 votes

  16. Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life

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    It’s not actually a filter or main, it’s an area with a large surface area where I assume it moves heat to. It is larger and gets some fluff in it but not that much.

    It’s not actually a filter or main, it’s an area with a large surface area where I assume it moves heat to. It is larger and gets some fluff in it but not that much.

  17. Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life

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    Interesting. I have played with the temperature settings, but only after my clothes have shrunk, so it was hard to know what works. I’ll experiment some more.

    Interesting. I have played with the temperature settings, but only after my clothes have shrunk, so it was hard to know what works. I’ll experiment some more.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life

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    All good ideas! I do these already, cleaned the main filter around six months ago, and clean the small filter every time.

    All good ideas! I do these already, cleaned the main filter around six months ago, and clean the small filter every time.

  19. Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life

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    As others have said why I live in the UK it is generally wet and humid. Weather is often cold wet or both. So we can hang and I did when I was a poor student but my clothes often smelt a bit of...

    As others have said why I live in the UK it is generally wet and humid. Weather is often cold wet or both. So we can hang and I did when I was a poor student but my clothes often smelt a bit of damp. Also have young kids which just quadruples the work!

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Does the dryer shrink your clothes? in ~life

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    I’ve not actually tried the delicate setting, sounds obvious to try it. Thanks!

    I’ve not actually tried the delicate setting, sounds obvious to try it. Thanks!