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  1. Comment on How did you choose your podcast app and would you switch to a different one? in ~tech

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    I use iCatcher, the UI isn't beautiful but it functions well enough. I think I switched from Apple Podcasts because I wanted to be able to make playlists of podcast episodes. Currently I just...

    I use iCatcher, the UI isn't beautiful but it functions well enough. I think I switched from Apple Podcasts because I wanted to be able to make playlists of podcast episodes.

    Currently I just listen to podcasts to fall asleep... History of Japan and The Explorers Podcast are the best for me. Not that they're boring-- they're actually interesting! But both have speakers with soothing voices and the topics are non-controversial (if the topic is controversial or too relevant to current affairs it keeps my brain too awake).

    Other podcasts I'd recommend, not for falling asleep to:

    • No Such Thing As A Fish (light humor, fun facts)
    • You Are Not So Smart (super interesting topics related to cognitive bias, self-delusion)
    • Imaginary Worlds (commentary on pop culture media - mostly scifi, fantasy, horror)
    • Creative Pep Talk (exactly as labeled- I listen when I need to hear encouragement from an artist friend)
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  2. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    Very much agree! I'm glad to see the updated rules today stating that links in the user profile are now allowed, and may be mentioned once in the post body / sparingly in thread comments. Direct...

    artists making a living is not spam and shouldn't be treated as such by default

    Very much agree! I'm glad to see the updated rules today stating that links in the user profile are now allowed, and may be mentioned once in the post body / sparingly in thread comments. Direct links are allowed in a weekly thread. This is much more fair and reasonable.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    Yeah, I don't mean to say that that should be the only rule. I think the mod team should definitely have some flexibility and discretion in trying to deal with people who are just finding...

    Yeah, I don't mean to say that that should be the only rule. I think the mod team should definitely have some flexibility and discretion in trying to deal with people who are just finding loopholes / "rule lawyering".

    2 votes

  4. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    I understand the intention of not wanting the subreddit to be overrun with spam, but I disagree with having a space for art that actively prevents artists from benefiting from their work. Not even...

    I understand the intention of not wanting the subreddit to be overrun with spam, but I disagree with having a space for art that actively prevents artists from benefiting from their work. Not even allowing artists to link to their website in their own profile, not even in the post itself? So only artists who "purely make art for art's sake" without needing to make money are actually welcome. That's skewed towards artists coming from a privileged background, and hostile to artists from the working class and from marginalized groups.

    4 votes

  5. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    Thank you! I've edited the post with the correction. Thanks for the additional info too. It's pretty crazy that this one person was able to go on like that for so long!

    Thank you! I've edited the post with the correction. Thanks for the additional info too. It's pretty crazy that this one person was able to go on like that for so long!

    3 votes

  6. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    Thank you! I've edited the post with the correction.

    Thank you! I've edited the post with the correction.

  7. Comment on r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints in ~arts

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    I agree they certainly have a lot of work on their hands, especially since it's such a huge sub. I would probably have something like "you may only post your work once a month, and you may include...

    I agree they certainly have a lot of work on their hands, especially since it's such a huge sub.

    I would probably have something like "you may only post your work once a month, and you may include one link in your post" as the main rule. It's simple and I think a fair restriction based on the size and activity of the sub.

    8 votes

  8. r/art subreddit under new management after an artist was banned for mentioning their art prints

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    On November 24, 2025, Artist Hayden Clay (reddit user Strawbear) was permanently banned from the r/art subreddit for mentioning their art prints. In addition, all their content-- many years'...

    On November 24, 2025, Artist Hayden Clay (reddit user Strawbear) was permanently banned from the r/art subreddit for mentioning their art prints. In addition, all their content-- many years' worth-- was also removed from the subreddit.

    r/art has always had extremely strict rules against self-promotion, to the extent of being actively hostile to artists. For example, if you post your art there, you are not allowed to have a link to your website in your reddit user profile, and you may not put a watermark which includes your social media handle. As of December 3, 2025, their official rules stated:

    1. DO NOT SPAM. No art sales, no links to social media, stores, or anything spammy.
      DO NOT mention SALES or SOCIAL MEDIA. AT ALL.
      DO NOT MENTION ART SALES. AT ALL.
      DO NOT LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA. Or talk about your social media, or include any watermark that references your social media.
      DO NOT link to a sales site, or have a link to your sales site in your personal profile, or have a username that refers to a sales site.
      Basically, if your Reddit account exists only to sell your art, DO NOT post here.
      Broken record time: This applies to anything that looks like spam. ANYTHING. For example: product marketing, fundraising, charities, surveys, contests, collaborations, exhibitions, requests for submissions, research projects, business ideas, requests for prints, social media usernames, links to sales pages, website promotions, sneaky usernames, and whatever else we feel is spam.
      If you still think, somehow, your spam doesn't fit this list, DO NOT post here.

    Hayden Clay's post prompted plenty of backlash against the r/art mod team. On November 27, Hayden Clay tweeted that the r/art mod team rage-quit, leaving the subreddit locked. CORRECTION: Sorry for my mistake-- the mod team did not rage quit, it was one mod that removed everyone and then pretended like everyone decided to quit. Thanks to @teaearlgraycold and @CannibalisticApple for the correction!

    On December 2, the r/art new mod team introduced themselves. They are promising to have updated "non-draconian" rules in the next few days. They understand that artists need to make a living and advertise their work, and want to moderate the subreddit in a way that balances that against spam. They've been unbanning users (including Hayden Clay) and they said that out of 5000+ bans issued in 2025, only 60+ had a valid reason.

    UPDATE: As of December 4, r/art has been reopened, with updated rules in place. I think this is much more fair with regards to self-promotion:

    1. Advertising / Self-promotion
      Promotion/advertising of products or services (e.g., art materials, software) is not permitted without mod approval.
      Links to personal sites/socials/merch should be in your Reddit profile, and can be mentioned once in your post body and sparingly in comments if asked. Direct links to personal sites/socials/merch should only be shared in our weekly Wednesday megathread.
      Promotion of OnlyFans or other pornographic sites is not permitted.

    I remember being new to reddit and thinking about sharing my art in the r/art subreddit, but then I was turned off by their anti-artist rules. I'm pleasantly surprised by this turn of events-- though I wish it had happened earlier. The new mods sound reasonable, and have expressed dismay about the negativity of the previous mods:

    Honestly it's pretty insane and a bit depressing seeing the modmails from the old team. Very rude, disrespectful, and extremely harsh to people making simple, innocent mistakes, older people or non-English speaking people misunderstanding little things, etc. Those mods were seriously troubled.

    I'm glad that it looks like reddit's most established art subreddit has a better future ahead thanks to the new mods.

    46 votes

  9. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Previously I shared about my progress on my itsy bitsy fishy desktop pet game. I spent a lot of time making it possible to procedurally generate the fish's appearance-- just the surface design,...

    Previously I shared about my progress on my itsy bitsy fishy desktop pet game. I spent a lot of time making it possible to procedurally generate the fish's appearance-- just the surface design, not the body shape. The outline, fill, pattern markings, etc. are all on separate image layers so I can programmatically control each layer's color and appearance. The next logical step is to add breeding mechanics! I really enjoy breeding mechanics in virtual pet games, and it's one of my gamedev dreams to implement that too. I have a bluesky thread with video demos of my "virtual genetics" and a peek at my code. The baby fish randomly inherits traits from its parents. Unselected traits just get carried as hidden genes, and may be passed on to the next generation. There's also a chance to mutate and get a random color. The hidden genes are like recessive genes, but unlike in real life, fish traits in my game aren't categorized as dominant/recessive, since trait inheritance is just random. I am planning to add a cute little "pedigree" / "family tree" feature to show each fish's parents and grandparents. Aside from that, I've been working on adding more pattern marking variations, decorative plants, and hopefully an option for a larger tank too. Oh and some hats for the fish too!

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Diagram Website (2023) in ~tech

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    Very nice, thanks for sharing! Here are some things I liked that I found through the map: An interactive explanation of bezier curves Random useless websites The joy of silly useless software...

    Very nice, thanks for sharing! Here are some things I liked that I found through the map:

    An interactive explanation of bezier curves

    Random useless websites

    The joy of silly useless software

    Luna's gaming blog (cozy games) found via ooh blog directory

    Illustrated diagram of the cozy web

    Chia Amisola (artist and designer devoted to the internet)

    Games by Neal

    1 vote

  11. Comment on New protein-based gel repairs tooth enamel in ~health

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    As someone with dental trauma and anxiety I'm really hopeful for this tech too! I'm not yet there w/ dental habits but I'm working on it! I'm using 3 types of toothpaste combined-- one for...

    As someone with dental trauma and anxiety I'm really hopeful for this tech too!

    I'm not yet there w/ dental habits but I'm working on it! I'm using 3 types of toothpaste combined-- one for sensitive teeth, one with hydroxyapatite, and one with recaldent; I rub toothpaste on my floss; I rinse with water after eating or drinking anything; I go twice a year for regular cleaning. Still have bad enamel :( But at least at my last dental visit my dentist actually complimented me for taking very good care of my teeth. I even got a discount because cleaning was so fast! That was a first for me.

    6 votes

  12. Comment on New protein-based gel repairs tooth enamel in ~health

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    I'm still working on my dental habits and I hope for the same!

    I'm still working on my dental habits and I hope for the same!

    4 votes

  13. Comment on New protein-based gel repairs tooth enamel in ~health

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    Summary Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a gel to repair tooth enamel Previously developed enamel restoration materials and techniques were limited by disadvantages such...

    Summary

    • Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a gel to repair tooth enamel

    • Previously developed enamel restoration materials and techniques were limited by disadvantages such as "having toxic and noxious components (e.g., triethylamine27), time-consuming application processes (e.g., 30 min23, 15 min27, 12 h26, 10 min/day28), partial recovery of architecture and functional properties (e.g., aprismatic enamel9, prismatic enamel23,25,26,27), and limited control of the mineralisation process"

    • This new gel is designed to restore enamel in a "patient and clinically-friendly manner", with an application process under 5 minutes

    • Testing on human tooth samples demonstrate the gel's capacity to restore enamel even when enamel erosion has reached bare dentine, as well as the gel's resistance to normal wear conditions such as toothbrushing, grinding, chewing, and acid exposure

    • A NewScientist article about this gel reports that human clinical trials are set for 2026

    • A startup company, Mintech-Bio, has been established to develop this product

    Excerpts from linked ScienceDaily article

    Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength and structure while preventing decay. It can even repair exposed dentine and reduce sensitivity. Early testing shows it performs like natural enamel, with potential for rapid clinical use.

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    Once applied, the gel forms a thin yet durable layer that seeps into the surface of the teeth, filling in tiny cracks and holes. It then acts as a scaffold that captures calcium and phosphate ions from saliva. These minerals are carefully organized into new enamel through a process known as epitaxial mineralization. This allows the regenerated enamel to integrate seamlessly with the existing tooth structure, restoring both strength and appearance.

    The material can also be used on exposed dentine, creating an enamel-like coating that helps reduce tooth sensitivity and improves how restorations, such as fillings or veneers, bond to the tooth surface.

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    Because enamel cannot naturally regenerate once it is lost, dental care has long focused on prevention or temporary protection. Existing treatments like fluoride varnishes and remineralization products can help relieve symptoms but do not actually rebuild enamel.

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    Professor Alvaro Mata, Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Biomaterials and lead investigator on the project, emphasized the technology's practical potential: "We are very excited because the technology has been designed with the clinician and patient in mind. It is safe, can be easily and rapidly applied, and it is scalable... We have started this process with our start-up company Mintech-Bio and hope to have a first product out by next year; this innovation could soon be helping patients worldwide."

    Excerpts from original study: Biomimetic supramolecular protein matrix restores structure and properties of human dental enamel - University of Nottingham - 2025-11-04

    To facilitate translation of the technology, we have conducted the experiments following steps that are commonly used in dental practices including: (i) prophylaxis using abrasive paste to remove the pellicle layer, (ii) acid etching using a 37% phosphoric acid gel for 30 seconds, (iii) washing with water to remove debris, and (iv) air drying the tooth surface for 30 s. Afterwards, the ELR solution was deposited and air dried on the tooth surface in 3-4 min.

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    We confirmed the performance of this remineralised tissue by testing a collection of key functional properties, including integration to the underlying tissue, stiffness, hardness, coefficient of friction, wear strength, and stability to extensive physiological use, including abrasion from toothbrushing and chewing and grinding, fracture due to grinding, and erosion due to exposure to acidic solutions. Our mineralising technology offers a practical and clinically friendly solution to remineralise thin (up to ~ 10 μm) layers of lost enamel in a manner that regains both structure and function of healthy enamel tissue. This capability far surpasses current commercial dental remineralisation alternatives and overcomes key translational obstacles that have so far prevented the capacity to regrow enamel tissue in patients, even as thin functional layers. Moreover, our findings demonstrate a capacity to grow enamel-like structures under conditions that closely imitate various mechanical and chemical challenges found in the mouth. However, these tests do not fully recreate the complexity of the in vivo oral environment and, consequently, to fully confirm the capacity to regenerate natural enamel would require in vivo validation, which we envision to pursue in future work.

    9 votes

  15. Comment on Pluribus S01E01 - “We is Us” in ~tv

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    I didn't read it as fascism because I associate fascism with intentional cruelty, systematic weaponized violence, and demonization of the "others" (the few humans left immune). The hivemind seems...

    I didn't read it as fascism because I associate fascism with intentional cruelty, systematic weaponized violence, and demonization of the "others" (the few humans left immune). The hivemind seems extremely pacifist and averse to inflicting violence and harm, to the point of not even attempting self-defense. They even seem to be trying to make the "others" as comfortable as possible.

    Just based on what I've watched up to episode two-- I'm leaning towards them being actually benevolent or even naive, but I could be proven wrong later on if it turns out that they're actually just putting on an act.

    To me though it would be more interesting if they're sincere. My interpretation of the show is that it's an exploration of what a non-human benevolent sentient non-individualistic life form might be like. The concept of individuality is essential to human morality, but can we conceive of non-human benevolent intelligent life form having other forms of morality sans individuality? (Side note- An interesting fan theory I read on Reddit is that the hivemind virus is a weapon by an alien race. They use it to make a planet's dominant life form nonviolent and helpless so when they arrive to take over it'll be super easy.)

    I see Carol's character as very egocentric and even a little bit messianic. She cannot conceive of morality as anything other than human-centered or perhaps even human-exclusive. She assumed she would kind of "take charge" of the group and started talking to them assuming that they would just agree with her. She immediately wrote off the hivemind as evil and didn't bother to learn Zosha's name. Almost immediately after learning that she accidentally killed 11 million with her angry outburst, she let her temper get the best of her again, probably killing millions more. I get that she has good intentions though. I think she is a lot like people in real life who may loudly and aggressively talk about progressive advocacies, but may be doing so from a very Western-centric and top-down perspective rather than taking time to listen, learn, and check what would actually help.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Pluribus S01E01 - “We is Us” in ~tv

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    I've finished the first two episodes and I'm really enjoying it! Seems like a fun premise to me. I would probably just... immediately surrender :))

    I've finished the first two episodes and I'm really enjoying it! Seems like a fun premise to me. I would probably just... immediately surrender :))

    9 votes

  17. Comment on Timasomo 2025: The Showcase in ~creative.timasomo

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    Thank you so much for the kind words!

    Thank you so much for the kind words!

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Timasomo 2025: The Showcase in ~creative.timasomo

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    I really appreciate you taking the time to play and then write down a detailed account of your experience of the game! So happy to know that it added to your cozy morning. Insaniquarium is a fave!...

    I really appreciate you taking the time to play and then write down a detailed account of your experience of the game! So happy to know that it added to your cozy morning. Insaniquarium is a fave! I loved these desktop pet games as a kid and I'm glad to see that they seem to be trending again (and I'm happily joining the trend as a gamedev). I love that you named your fish. I have to think about some way to incorporate naming fish in the game even if it's just something basic like using it as the name of the save slot.

    I don't want the fish in my game to die but I do want to gamify it a bit and have in-game currency somehow. The in-game currency will be used to unlock cosmetic options (like the different colors, patterns, fish types, hats, etc.). I might add some "maintenance"-type mechanics like the fishbowl occasionally getting dirty / the fish pooping and needing cleanup.

    Thank you so much for checking out my work and glad you're trying Air Garden too!

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Timasomo 2025: The Showcase in ~creative.timasomo

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    Thanks so much! I'm still hoping to finish Air Garden someday hehe. I refactored and rebuilt this game a few times, and took detailed notes documenting my process each time. When I felt like the...

    Thanks so much! I'm still hoping to finish Air Garden someday hehe.

    I refactored and rebuilt this game a few times, and took detailed notes documenting my process each time. When I felt like the build was clean enough, I started over again and recorded the tutorial while frequently referring to my build notes. I took lots of takes and breaks; the resulting video was heavily trimmed to remove all my awkward pauses, mistakes, etc. I definitely feel like I do much cleaner builds when I'm building to teach because everything has to be super clear and well-documented. When I'm coding for myself I get over-excited just cobbling things together fast and usually end up with spaghetti code. (Not that my tutorial teaches excellent code, but it works clearly and it's probably not too bad.)

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Timasomo 2025: The Showcase in ~creative.timasomo

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    Thanks so much!! Oohh thanks I have corrected the link -- https://mellowminx.itch.io/itsy-bitsy-fishy (but this is the initial game prototype, and only has one type of fish, no custom...

    Thanks so much!!

    Oohh thanks I have corrected the link -- https://mellowminx.itch.io/itsy-bitsy-fishy (but this is the initial game prototype, and only has one type of fish, no custom types/patterns/colors yet)

    I used to draw with ink on paper then scan, but now my process is fully digital, I draw on my iPad. For this game's art I used Concepts app on iPad. It has an infinite canvas which I really like because I have a habit of drawing all my game assets on one giant canvas.

    5 votes