foryth's recent activity
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Comment on What would you recommend for a single, minimal, "overview-of-the-world" news source? in ~talk
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Comment on The man who killed Google Search in ~tech
foryth LinkI'm not OP, but the writer of that article has an interesting podcast called Better Offline.I'm not OP, but the writer of that article has an interesting podcast called Better Offline.
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Comment on Idaho libraries must move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, under new law in ~books
foryth Link ParentYes, but the problem with this is that it exacerbates it.Yes, but the problem with this is that it exacerbates it.
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Comment on Phil Spencer wants Epic Games Store and others on Xbox consoles in ~games
foryth LinkMicrosoft does quite poorly when it comes to network distribution. If Steam worked on Xbox, it would be absurd. The main driving point of this for me is largely niche, but Steam's download over...Microsoft does quite poorly when it comes to network distribution. If Steam worked on Xbox, it would be absurd. The main driving point of this for me is largely niche, but Steam's download over lan priority actually works, unlike ms store.
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Comment on What are some significant numbers or juxtapositions of numbers and quantities you often notices? in ~talk
foryth Link12:34 on digital clocks, and palindrome numbers (I remember noticing these things way more often than mundane numbers are committed to memory for longer than normal).12:34 on digital clocks, and palindrome numbers (I remember noticing these things way more often than mundane numbers are committed to memory for longer than normal).
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Comment on Police bodycam shows sheriff hunting for 'obscene' books at library in ~books
foryth Link ParentA fair retort, moreso if the [area] changes. I don't believe the northern Idaho area has though.A fair retort, moreso if the [area] changes. I don't believe the northern Idaho area has though.
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Comment on Police bodycam shows sheriff hunting for 'obscene' books at library in ~books
foryth Link ParentHayden Idaho has white supremacist history. This isn't surprising at all.Hayden Idaho has white supremacist history. This isn't surprising at all.
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Comment on Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies in ~misc
foryth LinkReminds me of the comment "if you have ten people at a table and one is a Nazi, you have ten Nazis"Reminds me of the comment "if you have ten people at a table and one is a Nazi, you have ten Nazis"
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Comment on How can I unsubscribe from the politics tag? in ~tildes
foryth Link ParentWhich is why it should have it's own tag.Which is why it should have it's own tag.
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Comment on How can I unsubscribe from the politics tag? in ~tildes
foryth LinkI read somewhere here that there wouldn't be a -politics tag, but you can't (and shouldn't) ignore politics as it affects you, and it will just get posted elsewhere (like -misc). I understand not...I read somewhere here that there wouldn't be a -politics tag, but you can't (and shouldn't) ignore politics as it affects you, and it will just get posted elsewhere (like -misc). I understand not wanting to be overwhelmed but if a place is made for it specifically it would be better IMO.
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Comment on What is a scam that more people should be aware of? in ~life
foryth LinkNot a scam, but 2 things people should know. Regarding scams: if you're not actively looking for something, there's a higher chance it's a scam. If you email multiple people for things, and any of...Not a scam, but 2 things people should know.
Regarding scams: if you're not actively looking for something, there's a higher chance it's a scam.
If you email multiple people for things, and any of the recipients are outside your work, use BCC! It means blind carbon copy and doesn't attach everyone's email to everyone else. -
Comment on Theory: All children love Darude - Sandstorm in ~music
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Comment on Legislators in Kentucky and other fossil states charge EV drivers more than double in taxes than ICE drivers in ~transport
foryth Link ParentCharging and gas stations should cover the cost of your vehicle travelling through, that's slightly ($wise) how state gas taxes address outside registration.Charging and gas stations should cover the cost of your vehicle travelling through, that's slightly ($wise) how state gas taxes address outside registration.
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (January 2024) in ~tildes
foryth LinkThe only thing I want in the app is a sort function, I don't currently understand the rhyme or reason as to what order the threads are presented in. Otherwise I have no complaints about it. I'm...The only thing I want in the app is a sort function, I don't currently understand the rhyme or reason as to what order the threads are presented in.
Otherwise I have no complaints about it. I'm not a heavy user though, just browse a lot.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
foryth LinkI just read Ishmael, a short novel, 160 pages. Can listen, or there's a PDF link in comments. https://youtu.be/B1gB5YtHC9cI just read Ishmael, a short novel, 160 pages.
Can listen, or there's a PDF link in comments.
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Comment on Are there any games that you have enjoyed playing without the HUD or mini-map? If so, which ones and why? in ~games
foryth LinkI may be remembering wrong, but I don't recall anything more than radar on GoldenEye N64I may be remembering wrong, but I don't recall anything more than radar on GoldenEye N64
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Comment on Seeking a replacement for Motor City Online in ~games
foryth Linkhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/293760/Automation__The_Car_Company_Tycoon_Game/ and https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/BeamNGdrive/ might be the closest you're gonna findhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/293760/Automation__The_Car_Company_Tycoon_Game/ and https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/BeamNGdrive/ might be the closest you're gonna find
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Comment on What are some corporate websites that you consider extremely reputable sources of information? in ~tech
foryth LinkI like to check this out on occasion for media bias. https://adfontesmedia.com/static-mbc/ there's also an interactive one, but the page feels a tad aggressive on mobile.I like to check this out on occasion for media bias. https://adfontesmedia.com/static-mbc/ there's also an interactive one, but the page feels a tad aggressive on mobile.
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (December 2023) in ~tildes
foryth Link ParentHmmm, I can't figure out how to edit, but I definitely agree with the sort options, or at least know how it sorts by default.Hmmm, I can't figure out how to edit, but I definitely agree with the sort options, or at least know how it sorts by default.
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (December 2023) in ~tildes
foryth Link ParentIf you scroll up, it should bring up 3 icons at the bottom, a house, person and gear. The gear has settings for black background and system default style. It may help youIf you scroll up, it should bring up 3 icons at the bottom, a house, person and gear. The gear has settings for black background and system default style. It may help you
Check out this podcast: The 7 #the7
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-7/4146166 via @PodcastAddict
I read your op here and later that day heard an ad for this podcast on one of my others. Started listening to this on and have listened to about 4 so far (most recent ones) and it seems to be what you might be looking for, but is very US centric.