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  1. Comment on At what age do you consider someone to be an adult? in ~talk

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    Most people definitely don't have bachelors at 21

    Most people definitely don't have bachelors at 21

    27 votes
  2. Comment on US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs against Canada, Mexico starting Tuesday; 10% against China in ~society

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    Cut off oil imports, cause a shortage, then get approval to start drilling/refining/piping in new, formerly protected areas?

    Cut off oil imports, cause a shortage, then get approval to start drilling/refining/piping in new, formerly protected areas?

    14 votes
  3. Comment on Do you think stressful games are kind of bad for your health? in ~games

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    I find Fromsoft games relaxing for some reason.. I'd say I'm pretty bad at dealing with stress in real life, but in those games I often laugh after dying to something stupid. The one thing that...

    I find Fromsoft games relaxing for some reason.. I'd say I'm pretty bad at dealing with stress in real life, but in those games I often laugh after dying to something stupid.

    The one thing that will without fail make me freak out while gaming is playing online on the same team as people who get really pissed off if someone makes a mistake (looking at you rocket league).

    15 votes
  4. Comment on Used iPhones that have TikTok app installed sell for $14k on eBay in ~tech

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    Personally I would purchase an android phone and sideload the tiktok apk (if I used tiktok) rather than spending 14k... But that's just me.

    Personally I would purchase an android phone and sideload the tiktok apk (if I used tiktok) rather than spending 14k... But that's just me.

    9 votes
  5. Comment on Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union in ~tech

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    Amazon switched to Dragonfly shipping in my area a few months ago. Since then I've received several incorrect "your package will be delivered today" emails, as well as several "delivery attempted"...

    Amazon switched to Dragonfly shipping in my area a few months ago. Since then I've received several incorrect "your package will be delivered today" emails, as well as several "delivery attempted" emails when no such attempt was made. My theory is that Amazon is just subcontracting responsibility so people can't complain when they make their service worse.

    17 votes
  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    My horses generally try to kill me by running into trees at full speed when I do this - still do it though!

    My horses generally try to kill me by running into trees at full speed when I do this - still do it though!

    2 votes
  7. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I made some substantial PC upgrades over Christmas, and picket up Red Dead Redemption 2 in the Steam sale. When it first came out I started playing it on Xbox, and really enjoyed it. However, I...

    I made some substantial PC upgrades over Christmas, and picket up Red Dead Redemption 2 in the Steam sale.

    When it first came out I started playing it on Xbox, and really enjoyed it. However, I was kind of annoyed with the performance, as Rockstar refused to unlock 60fps for high end consoles. The story was amazing, but I never actually made it to the end (was distracted with lots of other things at the time). Now I'm really glad I never finished it, because now that my PC is fairly modern and I have an ultrawide screen, the game is truly amazing.

    I just got caught up in the story to where I was on the Xbox, and believe I still have a decent amount more to go. The story is amazing, and the game is extremely beautiful. There is sort of an added nostalgia bonus now as well - overall I would give the game a 9/10 on the relaxation scale... riding a horse through a massive countryside is a very meditative experience. Even the combat is fairly relaxing, once you get it down it becomes pretty trivial, and is more of a storytelling element in my mind.

    For long horse rides, I keep a controller on hand - mashing the shift button constantly isn't too enjoyable for me. Otherwise mouse and keyboard are definitely my preference.

    10/10 game, definitely in my top 10 of all time list currently.

    5 votes
  8. Comment on Earth might have had a ring system like Saturn millions of years ago, causing the coldest ice age known in ~space

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    Time to advertise my favourite YouTube creator: History of the Earth Personally I may enjoy History of the Universe slightly more.. both are excellent though. Also see History of Humankind!

    Time to advertise my favourite YouTube creator:

    History of the Earth

    Personally I may enjoy History of the Universe slightly more.. both are excellent though. Also see History of Humankind!

    4 votes
  9. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    My wife made me start playing fortnite with her like a year and a half ago. I originally tried it quickly in 2017 or 18, but didn't enjoy it at all. However, it seems the advertising money went...

    My wife made me start playing fortnite with her like a year and a half ago. I originally tried it quickly in 2017 or 18, but didn't enjoy it at all. However, it seems the advertising money went somewhere, as the game is actually pretty fun now (even though I still constantly get annoyed at the marketing - come on snoop dogg, your time is over).

    My main complaint with the game (other than the incessant advertising) is the battle pass system. Fortnite is extremely generous with their pricing, as unlocking the next battle pass is quite easy if you play once in a while. I paid $10 - $15 more than a year ago, and am still getting all the seasonal rewards, which imo is honestly a good price for the fun we've had. My complaint is that as every game moves to this live service model, the real cost is time. They intentionally give you FOMO on the next season pass, or unlocking special rewards. Every single live service game does this. The result is a hostile gaming environment where every game's goal is to stop you from playing the competition's games by taking up as much of your time as possible.

    I'm fairly sure fortnite gets the majority of its revenue from companies like marvel and Disney, not from players. The real cost to the players is in taking their time, and in being subject to an incredible amount of advertising.

    Thank you for reading my unsolicited thoughts on fortnite 🙂

    4 votes
  10. Comment on Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles in ~enviro

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    Here as well. That being said, the "it's cold/hot where I am" argument is inherently incorrect, because unless you are looking at the data for every place at once you are not getting a complete...

    Here as well. That being said, the "it's cold/hot where I am" argument is inherently incorrect, because unless you are looking at the data for every place at once you are not getting a complete picture.

    5 votes
  11. Comment on Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles in ~enviro

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    Climate crisis?? But all the rich people are saying it's fine? And I've seen a bunch of people online saying it was cold this summer where they live. Ultimately I have to conclude that NASA and...

    Climate crisis??

    But all the rich people are saying it's fine? And I've seen a bunch of people online saying it was cold this summer where they live.

    Ultimately I have to conclude that NASA and the UN are liars, and potentially communists.

    (/s)

    5 votes
  12. Comment on Amazon drone delivery footage in ~tech

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    I feel like something is broken in my brain... I cannot and will not subject myself to vertical video, no matter the quality of its content. I decided to never interact with the format almost 10...

    I feel like something is broken in my brain... I cannot and will not subject myself to vertical video, no matter the quality of its content. I decided to never interact with the format almost 10 years ago, and I'm still going strong. Who knows what crazy things I have missed.

    Also, get off my lawn

    5 votes
  13. Comment on For the first time in World Blitz Championship history, the open section has two champions after Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agreed to a draw after tiebreakers in the final in ~games.tabletop

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    I swear I read that Carlsen was kicked out for wearing jeans like a week ago.. or was that from something else?

    I swear I read that Carlsen was kicked out for wearing jeans like a week ago.. or was that from something else?

    4 votes
  14. Comment on Half-Life 3 playtests begin and 2025 reveal “quite possible,” says Valve insider in ~games

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    I can see VR blowing up over the next decade personally. Steam is synonymous with PC gaming, so lots of young people are certainly aware of Valve. There have also been many memes over the years...

    I can see VR blowing up over the next decade personally. Steam is synonymous with PC gaming, so lots of young people are certainly aware of Valve. There have also been many memes over the years for HL3 that would make people aware of it, even if they hadn't played the first games.

    Most importantly, that skibidi toilet nonsense is made in Gary's mod.. therefore half life 3 confirmed!

    2 votes
  15. Comment on Half-Life 3 playtests begin and 2025 reveal “quite possible,” says Valve insider in ~games

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    Alyx might have got some younger people interested if they are into tech, it's an amazing game/experience. The fact that it is for VR probably didn't help its exposure, though.

    Alyx might have got some younger people interested if they are into tech, it's an amazing game/experience. The fact that it is for VR probably didn't help its exposure, though.

  16. Comment on Sweden is a nearly cashless society – here's how it affects people who are left out in ~finance

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    To be fair I don't think I've used cash in Canada in the last 10 years for anything except buying things from classified ads online from people who don't like e-transfers. Also I used to buy weed...

    To be fair I don't think I've used cash in Canada in the last 10 years for anything except buying things from classified ads online from people who don't like e-transfers. Also I used to buy weed with cash, but that's certainly a dying business considering it's cheaper to order online.

    11 votes
  17. Comment on What are some words or usage that became more prominent in 2024, either in your life or in general? in ~talk

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    Wasn't it already the word of 2023? (Not that it isn't both)

    Wasn't it already the word of 2023?

    (Not that it isn't both)

    7 votes
  18. Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech

  19. Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech

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    It's actually possible to make a valid point via sarcasm in my opinion. What I was trying to say is that an AI company hosting a "Your mom and sister" chatbot could literally only end one way. PS...

    It's actually possible to make a valid point via sarcasm in my opinion.

    What I was trying to say is that an AI company hosting a "Your mom and sister" chatbot could literally only end one way.

    PS - not trying to be offensive. I just tend to default to sarcasm when I see things that I think are incredibly stupid, and the name of this chatbot fit the bill.

    6 votes
  20. Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech

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    I'll try to up my sarcasm in the future to avoid these confusions!

    I'll try to up my sarcasm in the future to avoid these confusions!

    9 votes