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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
chocobean Link ParentClick to expand spoiler. >:D listen here ----Click to expand spoiler.
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Comment on Representations of the Braid Groups, winner of 2017 Dance Your PhD in ~arts
chocobean LinkI hit Bookmark on this post so fast my phone screen might have cracked. I'm in public transit right now and cannot watch it but on boy great submission --- is this Interpretative dances of...I hit Bookmark on this post so fast my phone screen might have cracked. I'm in public transit right now and cannot watch it but on boy great submission --- is this Interpretative dances of incredibly complex and niche ideas??
Would love to hear your thoughts
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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
chocobean Link ParentI'm okay with amateur hour potato quality, but less okay with machine stop working after two usesI'm okay with amateur hour potato quality, but less okay with machine stop working after two uses
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
chocobean Link ParentPiggy back off of aphoenix : we don't usually endorse short meme type responses here, such as "first" or "this" or "also his wife" type of old tired jokes -- they're situationally acceptable in...Piggy back off of aphoenix : we don't usually endorse short meme type responses here, such as "first" or "this" or "also his wife" type of old tired jokes -- they're situationally acceptable in less serious threads, or in smaller text (see formatting) alongside a more in-depth response. Some of us also like to hide long rambles inside Spoilerbox.
Typically, video posts don't get a lot of traction, especially if unaccompanied by explanation text comment from OP. When linking to a file or video, I appreciate members who mark it (video) (pdf) so I'm not surprised when I click, but surely not mandatory by any means.
Try to tag your posts, but don't worry if you can't beyond a few, Cfabbro and Mycketforvirrad will be along shortly, and please don't be offended if your choice of tags get changed or reformatted.
Emojis are
less selmonlyseldomly seen herethancompared to kaomoji.What else ...... If you can track down longer original source posts that would be preferred over shorter summary click bait ad filled paywalled sites.
Please also check out Three Cheers for Tildes phone app and Tildes Re-extended for browser experience: they're community made and quite excellent.
Edit: lol selmonly. Also also, if you edit your comment and someone has already responded, maybe use mark ups and edit section like this instead of changing the original text so others can follow the conversation a bit better thanks
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
chocobean Link ParentWhat happens when Deimos go on vacation? I think we probably have a few users who have been granted different privileges but that's pure speculation on my part.What happens when Deimos go on vacation? I think we probably have a few users who have been granted different privileges but that's pure speculation on my part.
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Comment on Introductions | July 2026 in ~talk
chocobean LinkHi uaeaaie! That's a lot of vowels :D any origin stories? Welcome I guess I'm not new around here anymore :) obligatory https://docs.tildes.net/ and feel free to submit silly news by commenting on...Hi uaeaaie! That's a lot of vowels :D any origin stories? Welcome
I guess I'm not new around here anymore :) obligatory https://docs.tildes.net/ and feel free to submit silly news by commenting on our casual Friday reoccuring thread tomorrow
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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
chocobean Link ParentStill not terrible price but now we're in unbranded random drop ship machinery territory and I get nervous for anything above $100. But thanks I'll mentally adjust the pricing if I come across a...Still not terrible price but now we're in unbranded random drop ship machinery territory and I get nervous for anything above $100. But thanks I'll mentally adjust the pricing if I come across a used lapidary from a retiring hobbyist
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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
chocobean Link ParentI remember going to a jeweler he showed me a lab and a mineral and there's no difference whatsoever -- there's more in a direct comparison between two minerals of different colour or clarity . For...I remember going to a jeweler he showed me a lab and a mineral and there's no difference whatsoever -- there's more in a direct comparison between two minerals of different colour or clarity . For an accessory piece of any type that doesn't require a microscope, I would personally use a moissanite for the extra fire and sparkle over a diamond.
If you're selling multiple pieces maybe consider moissanite options . Over at /r/LabGroupSales the sellers always offer pieces in silver, different k gold, moissanite other lab gems so there's a price range for the same piece.
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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
chocobean LinkSeems a bit outdated. Lab gems have completely cannibalized the market. When one carat D VS1 lab that are completely indistinguishable (by human eyes) from minerals are well under $200 USD, only a...Remember, even a small one is worth thousands.
Seems a bit outdated. Lab gems have completely cannibalized the market. When one carat D VS1 lab that are completely indistinguishable (by human eyes) from minerals are well under $200 USD, only a fool would be buying so called "natural" for about $1000-2000ish -- 1 ct aren't small, and no way smaller ones go for thousands anymore. Maybe if one insists on a De Beers brand but that's not the price of gem that's the price of marketing.
The author is from Sarat , they said, so there's probably some sentimentality involved here which is understandable.
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Comment on Of course viewers are giving up on Netflix shows in ~tv
chocobean Link ParentHuh, Trek Enterprise, TNG, and Firefly are all in the reds .... How much were people hyped to begin with?Huh, Trek Enterprise, TNG, and Firefly are all in the reds .... How much were people hyped to begin with?
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Comment on How diamonds are made (interactive infographic) in ~science
chocobean Link ParentI thought about it but couldn't figure out which machines are drop ship garbage and which ones are legit. Do you still have links on those <$100 machines? I'd be happy with even just beach pebbles...I thought about it but couldn't figure out which machines are drop ship garbage and which ones are legit. Do you still have links on those <$100 machines? I'd be happy with even just beach pebbles prettied up, or cut up some of those garnets I hounded years ago
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Comment on Your AI is not a tool in ~tech
chocobean Link ParentThat explains it, I didn't speak much English at the time. ThanksThat explains it, I didn't speak much English at the time. Thanks
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Comment on Your AI is not a tool in ~tech
chocobean Link ParentIs McLuhan a household name in education or computer Science?Is McLuhan a household name in education or computer Science?
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Comment on Dbrand has cancelled their "Companion Cube" Steam Machine case, because they didn't ask Valve for permission in ~games
chocobean Link ParentWhy in the darkest and coldest heck didn't they ask permission between November 12th 2025 and June 22nd????Why in the darkest and coldest heck didn't they ask permission between November 12th 2025 and June 22nd????
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Comment on Japanese translation request - achievement stickers in ~humanities.languages
chocobean Link ParentInsert airplane emoji because that went over my head :DInsert airplane emoji because that went over my head :D
This is reassuring, very tempted now