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  1. Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk

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    I'm borderline and bipolar. I suffer from severe anhedonia and have constant dark, morbid brain noise. Music, especially metal, is the only thing I have found that consistently makes me feel...

    I'm borderline and bipolar. I suffer from severe anhedonia and have constant dark, morbid brain noise. Music, especially metal, is the only thing I have found that consistently makes me feel something and drowns out all the noise in my head. In fact, when I hit a point where I realize I'm not listening to music or able to get into it it's a huge red flag I'm heading into a very bad episode.

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  2. Comment on Stories where the main character succumbs to "evil" in ~books

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    I think many Poe stories would fit. The Tell-Tale Heart, The Premature Burial, Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado

    I think many Poe stories would fit. The Tell-Tale Heart, The Premature Burial, Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado

    2 votes

  3. Comment on What belongs in your "base" hard-copy library? in ~books

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    My angsty teen self was obsessed with JTHM and of course Invader Zim. I have my original JTHM Directors Cut book from 20 or so years ago. A few years back I managed to snag all of the individual...

    My angsty teen self was obsessed with JTHM and of course Invader Zim. I have my original JTHM Directors Cut book from 20 or so years ago. A few years back I managed to snag all of the individual comics in mint condition on eBay. I think I'm due for a read through.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on What, in your opinion, are the best true wireless earbuds for the price? in ~tech

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    A couple weeks ago I started looking around for a pair to use with my Steam Deck. Despite having a fair amount of Apple products I didn't want to spend that much on ear buds so I looked around at...

    A couple weeks ago I started looking around for a pair to use with my Steam Deck. Despite having a fair amount of Apple products I didn't want to spend that much on ear buds so I looked around at other brands a bit. The ones with good reviews and similar features weren't that much lower in price. Then the AirPods popped up for $50 off so I decided to just go for it.

    The sound was a lot better than I was expecting - I usually use a DAC and over ear headphones for music - but for something this small and convenient I was impressed. I'd never used ANC either - when I first tried them the room was full of sound from a fan, laptop, the TV in the other room, outside noise... I put them in and activated the ANC and it went almost completely quiet and blew my mind.

  5. Comment on Weirdest films ever? in ~movies

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    Enter the Void (2009): It's just like... a nearly three hour long fever dream drug trip. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998): A shorter drug trip with more action and laughs... take a trip (heh)...

    Enter the Void (2009): It's just like... a nearly three hour long fever dream drug trip.

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998): A shorter drug trip with more action and laughs... take a trip (heh) with a man, his attorney, a suitcase, and some bats.

    Fire and Ice (1983): A rotoscoped dark fantasy. Just all kinds of 80s weird rotoscope fun.

    Martyrs (Original French Version - 2008): Some would argue it's torture porn.. which I guess I can't fully disagree with that, but it's more than that. I've never watched another movie that made me feel the way Martyrs did when it was over. Strong warning that this movie is heavy.

    Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982): Technically a musical, but it's full of all the wonderful psychedelic (at times a bit creepy) weirdness that is peak Pink Floyd.

    16 votes

  6. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    It's been rainy in my area and it put me into a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds mood. Been jumping between "Your Funeral... My Trial", "Let Love In", "The Boatman's Call", and "No More Shall We Part".

    It's been rainy in my area and it put me into a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds mood. Been jumping between "Your Funeral... My Trial", "Let Love In", "The Boatman's Call", and "No More Shall We Part".

    6 votes

  7. Comment on What gaps for content, news, or community currently exist for you? in ~tech

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    Mental illness / addiction support groups.

    Mental illness / addiction support groups.

    4 votes

  8. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv

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    One of my favorite little moments is when Bernard gets a "popsicle" and it's just a frozen bottle of wine with a stick in it and he smashes the bottle off.

    One of my favorite little moments is when Bernard gets a "popsicle" and it's just a frozen bottle of wine with a stick in it and he smashes the bottle off.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on What are some of your most frequently visited websites? in ~tech

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    I I used to lurk on MetaFilter about 10 years ago and just totally forgot about it over the years. Thanks for the reminder!

    I I used to lurk on MetaFilter about 10 years ago and just totally forgot about it over the years. Thanks for the reminder!

    2 votes

  10. Comment on What are some good incremental/idle mobile games? in ~games

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    I've been hooked on Idle Slayer for over a year now. Checked out Night Skate last night and I'm already hooked.

    I've been hooked on Idle Slayer for over a year now.

    Checked out Night Skate last night and I'm already hooked.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What are some more obscure hobbies you enjoy? in ~hobbies

  12. Comment on What podcasts are you listening to? in ~hobbies

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    Monsters Among Us. It's set up like an old call in radio show where people share their paranormal experiences. I'm science minded and very skeptical but I've always been intrigued by the...

    Monsters Among Us. It's set up like an old call in radio show where people share their paranormal experiences. I'm science minded and very skeptical but I've always been intrigued by the paranormal. I appreciate that the host will give a logical explanation for the callers experiences, but will also dig up similar experiences from his archive. Not going to lie - sometimes people describe eerily similar experiences that make you go "huh..." I also just enjoy the overall vibe and atmosphere of the podcast - it has become one of my go to media comforts.

    2 votes