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Comment on What lesser-known alternative would you recommend as a substitute for something more popular? in ~talk
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Comment on What lesser-known alternative would you recommend as a substitute for something more popular? in ~talk
doctortofu Link ParentThat's quite similar to what I use in Japan! Here they're called ゴシゴシタオル (goshi-goshi towel, or scrub towel), come in various levels of softness, from ones you barely feel on your skin to ones...That's quite similar to what I use in Japan! Here they're called ゴシゴシタオル (goshi-goshi towel, or scrub towel), come in various levels of softness, from ones you barely feel on your skin to ones that will make you turn red from scrubbing, and are fantastic - never going back to a sponger loofah!
Can't really find much about them in English, but they're cheap, durable and available everywhere - I had no idea they were used in Africa too!
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Comment on Do you have games that you play (almost) exclusively? in ~games
doctortofu Link ParentIt's Warframe for me too - I play other games in between Warframe sessions, but for 5 years or so now Warframe is the only game I've been playing daily, even if it's just for a couple of minutes...It's Warframe for me too - I play other games in between Warframe sessions, but for 5 years or so now Warframe is the only game I've been playing daily, even if it's just for a couple of minutes to play a single mission.
It's like a warm comfy blanket now - I'm MR30 and have no major things left to do, but somehow it's still fun to me, so I keep coming back. Love the developer too - their streams on Twitch are always fun and I try to watch whenever I can.
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Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech
doctortofu Link ParentCompletely agreed. In addition to these, I also think there should be hard-coded and immutable answers provided to any variation of "are you real?", "am I talking to a person?" and all similar...Completely agreed. In addition to these, I also think there should be hard-coded and immutable answers provided to any variation of "are you real?", "am I talking to a person?" and all similar questions, CLEARLY and unequivocally stating that the responses are generated by AI with no control or oversight by any human, and should be treated as such...
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Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech
doctortofu LinkIt's really scary how advanced these chatbots are. I remember watching a video after that teenager killed himself, and a guy decided to test one of these bots. And even though he KNEW they were...It's really scary how advanced these chatbots are. I remember watching a video after that teenager killed himself, and a guy decided to test one of these bots. And even though he KNEW they were not real, he was a fully aware and sceptical adult, it still made him doubt himself at times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FExnXCEAe6k
Now imagine a naive teenager, possibly with mental health issues, being exposed to something like this. Bone-chillingly scary, but apart from an outright ban I really don't know how to address it...
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Comment on Microsoft lays off another 650 staff from its video game workforce in ~games
doctortofu LinkAnother blood sacrifice on the altar of CoD? How many more will they need?Another blood sacrifice on the altar of CoD? How many more will they need?
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Comment on How it feels to get an AI email from a friend in ~comp
doctortofu LinkI'm pretty sure AI can generate a Shakespearean sonnet on why not even bothering to write an email yourself is degrading, offensive and unacceptable, and why any other emails like that will be...I'm pretty sure AI can generate a Shakespearean sonnet on why not even bothering to write an email yourself is degrading, offensive and unacceptable, and why any other emails like that will be deleted without response.
And I'm not even joking or being facetious - I hope no friends of mine ever stoop down to have AI write their emails to me, but if they do, that's what they'll get in response...
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Comment on IGN Entertainment acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more in ~games
doctortofu (edited )LinkMore consolidation in games media is exactly what we needed - after all, it worked so well for game developers, right? <facepalm> I miss the time when both games themselves and game journalism...More consolidation in games media is exactly what we needed - after all, it worked so well for game developers, right? <facepalm>
I miss the time when both games themselves and game journalism made me happy, excited and hopeful - so much of it recently just makes me angry, sad and/or defeatist...
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Comment on Google lays off hundreds of ‘Core’ employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico in ~tech
doctortofu LinkI will freely admit that I'm pretty severely radicalized by the ongoing big tech shenanigans, but it just angers me SO much that a company can announce mass layoffs and record profits in the same...I will freely admit that I'm pretty severely radicalized by the ongoing big tech shenanigans, but it just angers me SO much that a company can announce mass layoffs and record profits in the same damn breath. And then in the next breath, they quite often request tax breaks and preferential treatment, because they are JOB CREATOOOOOOOORS...
Makes my blood boil, in part because I feel completely powerless and unable to do anything about it.
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Comment on Dragon’s Dogma 2’s combat is sloppy and unrefined — on purpose in ~games
doctortofu Link ParentFully agreed. I'm close to hitting level 60 soon, and while the game does have its flaws, I think the combat is great. Many styles to choose from, possibility to mix them up even (Wayfarer class),...Fully agreed. I'm close to hitting level 60 soon, and while the game does have its flaws, I think the combat is great. Many styles to choose from, possibility to mix them up even (Wayfarer class), and even though the amount of skills you can equip is very limited, I'm having loads of fun with it. I wouldn't call it sloppy at all.
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Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food
doctortofu Link ParentThat's a great point actually - good croissants are amazing, but you can't half-ass them I think - it makes them underwhelming and totally pointless, might as well just try some bread or buns or...That's a great point actually - good croissants are amazing, but you can't half-ass them I think - it makes them underwhelming and totally pointless, might as well just try some bread or buns or whatever.
A good, fresh croissant in the morning though, either on its own or with some savory toppings (canned tuna and lettuce is my personal favorite) is simply divine. I'm lucky that Tokyo has some good bakeries where I can get them once in a while, because a lot of "bread" (quotation marks intentional) sold in Japan is just not good at all.
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Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food
doctortofu LinkI might be too old and curmudgeonly, but after trying similar variations on the theme of croissant (in Tokyo though, not in Paris), I still prefer the classic buttery flaky goodness of the...I might be too old and curmudgeonly, but after trying similar variations on the theme of croissant (in Tokyo though, not in Paris), I still prefer the classic buttery flaky goodness of the traditional version. One variation I did love dearly were croissants made with sourdough, but the bakery that made them closed down - clearly my tastes don't align with the general populace.
Having said that, it's good to see people experimenting - I don't think crookies and such ever fully replace traditional croissants, so I'll still be able to have the classics,while others can be more adventurous :)
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Comment on Notes on conciseness in ~life
doctortofu Link ParentThis is only tangentially related to both the article and your post, but I think a lot of issues mentioned in both are caused (or at least exacerbated) by internet discourse at large following the...This is only tangentially related to both the article and your post, but I think a lot of issues mentioned in both are caused (or at least exacerbated) by internet discourse at large following the exact opposite rules to ones we have here - instead of looking for a charitable interpretation, a large number of people (I feel like it might even be the majority, but might be my personal bias) is trying to find the most uncharitable interpretation and either argue with or make a fool of others.
I'm guilty of this too - very often my first instinct is to think "well look here at this moron/asshole!", but thanks to Tildes, more often than not I try to correct myself and look for ways this person could be right instead of trying to find ways in which they are wrong. Could they mean something else than what I understood it as at first glance? Maybe it's just their command of the language that's an issue rather than the message itself? Maybe they just have a bad day? Sure, telling someone off or making a fool out of them publicly can feel great (for some damn reason), but it's amazing how one's reaction can change if you don't give in to that first impulse and instead give it a bit more thought...
I'm sadly the opposite of concise most of the time so apologies for droning, but I wish so much there were more places online when people actively try to agree or at least actually talk to each other instead of hurling insults, nitpicking and degrading other posters. I love it here because I feel this is what is happening on Tildes - even though I don't post much, I'm continuously amazed at how civil and... I don't know, just... nice a conversation online can be, even when people disagree with each other.
I do hope there is a way to make this style of posting and discussion a trend - the internet needs more nice forums and fewer toxic garbage dumps...
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Comment on Does anyone else have posting anxiety? in ~tech
doctortofu LinkIn my case it's not really anxiety, but simply not having anything profound, interesting, funny or otherwise meaningful to contribute. I don't want to litter the web with even more meaningless...In my case it's not really anxiety, but simply not having anything profound, interesting, funny or otherwise meaningful to contribute. I don't want to litter the web with even more meaningless "this" or "exactly!" garbage comments or silly puns, so most of the time I just read without posting anything.
This, plus living in a timezone that is most active when a lot of anglophone countries are asleep means that most of my interactions are rather one-sided, but tbh I don't mind -
Comment on Can you recommend songs or musicians/bands with lyrics in Spanish? in ~music
doctortofu LinkI don't speak Spanish, but I enjoy Sebastián Yatra, a Columbian singer, a lot – Cómo Mirarte is one of my favorite ballads ever, in any language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsbqH5bJURc He has...I don't speak Spanish, but I enjoy Sebastián Yatra, a Columbian singer, a lot – Cómo Mirarte is one of my favorite ballads ever, in any language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsbqH5bJURc
He has a lot of other songs I like a lot too - in general I prefer his older ones too his newer ones, but give them a listen and see what you think!
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Comment on Danish parliament has voted to ban the burning of religious scriptures after a series of Qur’an desecrations in the country and neighbouring Sweden in ~humanities
doctortofu Link ParentYou do make a good point - the acts that provoked this law do ineed look deliberate and potentially motivated by external factors (Russia), but I'm still not a fan of criminalization of offending...You do make a good point - the acts that provoked this law do ineed look deliberate and potentially motivated by external factors (Russia), but I'm still not a fan of criminalization of offending any religion...
As you say, "very deliberately eating bacon in front of a muslim while intensely staring at them is just not a thing you do." I do agree. but should it be a thing you go to jail for? I don't believe it should. I will freely admit I know nothing about the law in Denmark in general, but I disagree with setting religion up as a special category that shalt not be offended - I expect there are laws against harassment or some such that could (should?) be applied here, without adding this one...
I have my own biases, being pretty intensely anti-theist, so this annoys me more than it probably should, but no matter how much I think about it it just doesn't sit well with me - it feels extremely regressive...
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Comment on Danish parliament has voted to ban the burning of religious scriptures after a series of Qur’an desecrations in the country and neighbouring Sweden in ~humanities
doctortofu LinkI may be oversimplifying here, but did he just publicly announce that threats of violence are a valid and effective negotiation strategy as far as he is concerned, and that he will not only...The Danish government has presented the move as a security measure. Presenting the proposal in August, the justice minister, Peter Hummelgaard, a Social Democrat, said: “It harms Denmark and Danish interests, and risks harming the security of Danes abroad and here at home.”
I may be oversimplifying here, but did he just publicly announce that threats of violence are a valid and effective negotiation strategy as far as he is concerned, and that he will not only negotiate with terrorists, but also fold to their demands?
I consider burning books, any books, silly at best and deranged/dangerous/reprehensible most of the time, but I think singling out religious texts (with an added qualifier even there - it's not just any religious text, it has to be for a "recognized" religion, whatever that is supposed to mean) is regressive and harmful. I don't live in Denmark, but I'm saddened by these news...
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Comment on What is your favorite type(s) of cheese? in ~food
doctortofu LinkA couple of recent favorites: Shropshire Blue - combination of blue cheese and cheddar taste-wise. Absolutely lovely. https://www.tasteatlas.com/shropshire-blue Laphroaig Cheddar - I don'teven...A couple of recent favorites:
Shropshire Blue - combination of blue cheese and cheddar taste-wise. Absolutely lovely.
https://www.tasteatlas.com/shropshire-blueLaphroaig Cheddar - I don'teven like whisky, but this thing is divine. Fantastic flavour profile, I love it with wine or on lightly toasted baguette.
https://www.scotcheese.com/product/iok-laphroaig/Mont d’Or - a little wooden box stuffed full of creamy goodness. Perfect when oven baked with some garlic and white wine too.
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Comment on Looking for favorite easy custard or pudding recipes that are not tapioca in ~food
doctortofu (edited )LinkA bit of a curveball, but how about some Japanese savory steamed custard (chawanmushi in Japanese)? I'm a big fan, and it's an interesting variation on the theme:...A bit of a curveball, but how about some Japanese savory steamed custard (chawanmushi in Japanese)? I'm a big fan, and it's an interesting variation on the theme: https://www.justonecookbook.com/chawanmushi-savory-steamed-egg-custard/
Edit: not sure how easy it is to get the ingredients outside of Japan, but I make it quite often, since I do live here, so everything is available in every supermarket...
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Comment on Warner Bros. shelves John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ movie a year after it completed filming in ~movies
doctortofu Link ParentActually, that search now results mostly in links to articles about WB forcing GQ to delete the article you are probably talking about, but fortunately there's an archived version of it that WB...If you search "David Zaslov controversy" you can find all sorts of controversial moves done in the name of saving money, while pissing off and alienating MANY creators in Hollywood.
Actually, that search now results mostly in links to articles about WB forcing GQ to delete the article you are probably talking about, but fortunately there's an archived version of it that WB can't get their paws on:
Ahh, thank you, that's why I couldn't find anything, I just wasn't familiar with that name!
I've been using cheap ones that I get in 100-yen stores here, because they still work well and they last quite a bit, dry instantly, and pack really small too, so I always bring one along when going on a trip somewhere. I love how easy it is to clean my back with them too, even with mild shoulder pain I developed after turning 40 :)