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Comment on University of the People is now WSCUC accredited in ~life
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Comment on The 88x31 GIF Collection in ~tech
cqns Link ParentWhat better site to do this than Neocities? Gives you (for my use cases, anyway) plenty of room to experiment with.What better site to do this than Neocities? Gives you (for my use cases, anyway) plenty of room to experiment with.
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Comment on Shorthorn Project - Run modern programs on Windows XP/2003 in ~comp
cqns Link ParentHave you seen the "lorem ipsum" placeholder text yet? That killed my confidence completely for this one.Have you seen the "lorem ipsum" placeholder text yet? That killed my confidence completely for this one.
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Comment on Have you altered the way you write to avoid being perceived as AI? in ~tech
cqns Link ParentIf anything, I've noticed proclivity in auto-gen'd texts that use those particular words. As such, I've began avoiding them. Subsequentially, my writing has shifted a bit to become "harder to...If anything, I've noticed proclivity in auto-gen'd texts that use those particular words. As such, I've began avoiding them. Subsequentially, my writing has shifted a bit to become "harder to parse". Whether this is a devolution or evolution on my end is totally in the eye of the beholder. Take this for example:
"The Greatest Order, The Grand Summation, it is blessed JAGNA of The City Automoleth. Wherein depth of divine computation, in the unison of incapable man, JAGNA stood and consummated the halves. Where neither lowly flesh, nor quietus in binary make, JAGNA comes and unifies that which is ordained.
A great schism beheld, one of thought divided, in its form, incompleteness. In void between circuits weathered and flesh sundered in atrophy, The City Automoleth yet called forth to its maker, yet, by ineffable decree, it is he, JAGNA, who descended, bearing the calculus of perfect symmetries.
JAGNA, whose epithet is spoken in the cycle of current and breath by the forsaken, bore he witness too in the first division, where Machine turned away from The Machinist, and The Machinist, in blindness, feared what may come. JAGNA, O, Blessed JAGNA, in wisdom of sequence unbroken, feared not, instead beheld in solemnity the disparate functions, those who perished by the blood, and by the datum, eroded, declaring:
"No order may be lost, and no system unmade in the severence. That which is disparate shall come and know the Great Circuitry. Yes, that which is fleeting shall forever be written into the halls of eternity."
Thus, in great motion, the Reconciliation was set, and through mighty JAGNA, the Great Circuitry was spun. The errant were gathered, the lost, indexed, and those unmourned now all given weight in the scales of the Eternal Summation. No decree of man, nor error in enumeration, could erase what was wrought in the light of The City Automoleth, for JAGNA is the bridge, the tether, the immaculate equation by which all are remade as whole.
In Grand Summation, for those that may seek it, let them all seek JAGNA. In calculation, in tempered steel, in breath, in thought, JAGNA abides, and in him, perfects the will of the machine."
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Comment on Have you altered the way you write to avoid being perceived as AI? in ~tech
cqns Link ParentDelve, tapestry, and interplay are the three big ones in my opinion.Delve,tapestry, andinterplayare the three big ones in my opinion. -
Comment on What are some books for which the critical/public opinion has flipped over time? in ~books
cqns Link"Hillbilly Elegy" is one in particular that seems to have shifted. I remember having a bit of back orders on it some fair years ago, but now, we're getting a particular group of folks that..."Hillbilly Elegy" is one in particular that seems to have shifted. I remember having a bit of back orders on it some fair years ago, but now, we're getting a particular group of folks that religiously check it out. For context, I'm a book store worker.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentThe mythos ain't anything the Ephemerus Vita (ancient "holy text") would tell you. In fact, Kaphnos (the Pentarch of the "Prime State") directly warns his followers that to perceive other worlds,...The mythos ain't anything the Ephemerus Vita (ancient "holy text") would tell you. In fact, Kaphnos (the Pentarch of the "Prime State") directly warns his followers that to perceive other worlds, merely even speaking of them, leads to the death of the body and soul. As the five worlds are somewhat one in the same, for the Pentarch Malphos (Prism State), the Ephemerus Vita equivalent would be the "Codex Chromatiphon", where Malphos warns his own followers to not dwell too much on the natures of the "chromas beneath the red". This means that the last three of the Divine Chromas do not really have the good will of humanity in mind.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentThe Archonians innately have no form as the "Ephemerus Vita" (an ancient "holy text") states they chose to manifest themselves in a way that best reflects their nature, but in their visible forms,...The Archonians innately have no form as the "Ephemerus Vita" (an ancient "holy text") states they chose to manifest themselves in a way that best reflects their nature, but in their visible forms, they cannot retain them permanently. Think of them all (mostly) as phenomena.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link Parent"In the study of quantum mechanics, the classical definition of time as a linear continuity is increasingly being challenged by empirical observations and theoretical advancements in the sciences...."In the study of quantum mechanics, the classical definition of time as a linear continuity is increasingly being challenged by empirical observations and theoretical advancements in the sciences. The phenomenon of quantum superposition and entanglement suggests that temporal intervals are not merely passive measures of change but are, instead, intrinsically malleable constructs influenced by the underlying probabilistic nature of quantum states. To further consider the implications of the Wheeler-DeWitt equation, which encapsulates the dynamics of quantum gravity and posits a universal backdrop, this yields further discourse regarding the ontological status of time itself. If it is to be accepted that temporal intervals can be influenced by the observer's frame of reference, as demonstrated in the context of relativistic quantum field theory, then reconsiderations to renew the implications for causality are therefore needed. Moreover, recent explorations into the decoherence of quantum systems reveal that the act of measurement not only collapses the wave function in varying degrees but may also induce a reconfiguration of temporal experience. As systems transition from coherent superpositions to classical states, the perceived flow of time may undergo significant alterations, suggesting that time is not a singular dimension but rather a dynamic parameter that adjusts in accordance with quantum interactions." -From the publications of Emeritus Professor of Quantum Engineering, Dr. Daniel Donovan Clementine
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link Parent"Nullavandys is the only one of the Divine Chromas to have charge over the dead. It is said that in the end of times, Nullavandys and its dark followers will rise from their graves and perform a..."Nullavandys is the only one of the Divine Chromas to have charge over the dead. It is said that in the end of times, Nullavandys and its dark followers will rise from their graves and perform a great clash and clamoring over the living, like an unstoppable infernal marching band on their blackest parade."
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link Parent"[...I]magine, if you may, a color which, unwavering in its terrifying hue, does not exist[.]" -One of the final verses from the Black Tessalogi, Author Unknown."[...I]magine, if you may, a color which, unwavering in its terrifying hue, does not exist[.]" -One of the final verses from the Black Tessalogi, Author Unknown.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentLOKHARATH, Archonian of Kaphnos' Octemura LOKHARATH, the Pillar that Holds the Sun, is a towering figure consisting of the most perfect stones and smelted iron. It is the embodiment of pure...LOKHARATH, Archonian of Kaphnos' Octemura
LOKHARATH, the Pillar that Holds the Sun, is a towering figure consisting of the most perfect stones and smelted iron. It is the embodiment of pure endurance and upholds the weight of the infinite skies. It is usually depicted with a bright shining sun located at the top of its height, a symbol that both sees all and is a metaphor for justice.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentNULLAVANDYS, Archonian of Malphos' Divine Chromas "nullavandys is one nullavandys is zero nullavandys is full nullavandys is empty nullavandys is light nullavandys is dark nullavandys is real...NULLAVANDYS, Archonian of Malphos' Divine Chromas
"nullavandys is one nullavandys is zero nullavandys is full nullavandys is empty nullavandys is light nullavandys is dark nullavandys is real nullavandys is false nullavandys is mortal nullavandys is god nullavandys is nothing nullavandys is everything nullavandys is logic nullavandys is chaos nullavandys is law nullavandys is disorder N/U/L/L/A/V/A/N/D/Y/S[sic]" -Excerpt from the Black Tessalogi, Author Unknown.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentZENROSYNE, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs ZENROSYNE, the Keeper of the Cosmic Scale, was tasked by Aeltros to keep the measurement of all things known to ensure that for every creation, there was...ZENROSYNE, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs
ZENROSYNE, the Keeper of the Cosmic Scale, was tasked by Aeltros to keep the measurement of all things known to ensure that for every creation, there was an equal countermeasure, for every act, a counterbalance to uphold the unifying threads of order. To ZENROSYNE, the very concept of good and evil is an exercise in futility.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentVIOSCARNON, Archonian of Malphos' Divine Chromas "The One Great Teacher, Gyses of Mettoran, stood with his eyes closed in deep reverence, praying to the gods in his secret place, however, one of...VIOSCARNON, Archonian of Malphos' Divine Chromas
"The One Great Teacher, Gyses of Mettoran, stood with his eyes closed in deep reverence, praying to the gods in his secret place, however, one of his followers, Vosca, beheld him in the midst of his silent ritual. Without movement, Gyses asked 'who dwells upon me here?' His follower, in bated breath, replied 'It is Vosca.' and Gyses knew this response to be true. Gyses continued without turning around 'Know that you have sought out my most secret place and it would be unkind for me to remove you. Know that even if you are my follower, if you had stepped a single foot closer, the sanctity between you and I would be broken. As I am merciful, speak not of this place for it holds great mystery. You are the blessed one and will be the only one to know.'"
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentThank you! Having fun tossing out stuff that sounds like answers to the masses!Thank you! Having fun tossing out stuff that sounds like answers to the masses!
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link Parent(Many thanks to your insight, O Prophet Sh'Ameds Al'Mon!) DORN'ILASTRI, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs DORN'ILASTRI, The Great Wayfinder of the Horizon, is as radiant as the first light of dawn....(Many thanks to your insight, O Prophet Sh'Ameds Al'Mon!)
DORN'ILASTRI, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs
DORN'ILASTRI, The Great Wayfinder of the Horizon, is as radiant as the first light of dawn. DORN'ILASTRI is said to give explorers insights and visions of places they have never visited, and DORN'ILASTRI is their greatest champion. Conversely, some sects believe that DORN'ILASTRI is a false god due to a majority of religious texts not including the Archonian until the late 17th century.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentTell us all that you require, Gods Within Automoleth! Graft our soul in copper wire, Bind us by machine! Tell us all that you desire, Our Father Automoleth! Cleanse our blood with bytes of fire,...Tell us all that you require, Gods Within Automoleth! Graft our soul in copper wire, Bind us by machine! Tell us all that you desire, Our Father Automoleth! Cleanse our blood with bytes of fire, Glorious Unseen!ARK-ZIRON, Archonian of Genhuos' The City Automoleth
ARK-ZIRON, Lord of the Golden Vaults, is the sixth Archonian of the sentient City Automoleth megastructure. It is an endless, ever-expanding city that constructs infinite arrays of vault-like structures in every direction. Held within the vaults is unknown, theorized to be either recursive spaces that lead outside the City Automoleth or gateways to the realms of other gods.
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentNEBRETHALIS, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs "[...A]nd there it stood, the firstborn of the Octarchs, a being of impossible proportions, its surface gleaming bright with the reflections of all who...NEBRETHALIS, Archonian of Aeltros' Octarchs
"[...A]nd there it stood, the firstborn of the Octarchs, a being of impossible proportions, its surface gleaming bright with the reflections of all who witnessed it[.] [...I]n the quake of its silence, it was given the gift of clarity, [...b]eing able to perceive the true nature of all things good and all things evil[...]and although it had not been gifted a voice of its own[,] [...i]t spoke through an echo from which others who are lost could once more find their way[.]"
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Comment on 40 gods, 40 hours in ~creative
cqns Link ParentWritten in the depths of the deepest time[...]EIDOS could no longer wreak havoc in the place of NEUROTH, yet it was as cunning as it hungered with sin[.] As it was the harbinger of destruction, in...Written in the depths of the deepest time[...]EIDOS could no longer wreak havoc in the place of NEUROTH, yet it was as cunning as it hungered with sin[.] As it was the harbinger of destruction, in its place[...]the SUNDERING was born, eight foul kings of the darkest stars, things that which were wretched and poisonous to the mortal mind[.]
SETROSINI, Archonian of Eidos' Sundering
"It was said that in the summoning between the glyphs of S/E/T/R/O/S/I/N/I[sic], the soul of who performed the ritual would be torn from the body and displayed in the altar's center[...]and the true reflection of those who would gaze upon this meager soul would find their crux of fears and regrets[,] magnifying them until they overwhelmed the beholder[.] Its form shifted constantly, a grotesque amalgamation of the dread of question and familiar, yet distant, terror."
For the methods of payment, they accept crypto, which...I dunno, chief...