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Comment on Diablo 4 update nerfs all five classes in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
idrumgood Link ParentI've been trying to play it without wanting it to be a FF game. I like the world, and I actually have been enjoying the combat. But it is very cliche and just feels like so many bad design...I've been trying to play it without wanting it to be a FF game. I like the world, and I actually have been enjoying the combat. But it is very cliche and just feels like so many bad design decisions and misses. It feels so dated having played other modern AAA games. I can't tell if it's like old-school JRPG cliche that they are purposely trying to keep in there for nostalgia's sake.
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Comment on New tinnitus therapy can quiet torturous ringing in the ears in ~science
idrumgood Link ParentOh man that movie made me uncomfortable. Occasionally one side will flare up and ring worse or get that sort of muted underwater sound, and it was eerily like they didn't in the movie....Oh man that movie made me uncomfortable. Occasionally one side will flare up and ring worse or get that sort of muted underwater sound, and it was eerily like they didn't in the movie.
Interestingly though, tinnitus doesn't really correlate with hearing loss. I've lost I bit of high frequency but overall still have pretty solid hearing (granted it's been like 5 years since my last hearing test).
And I definitely wear earplugs any time I play, or am at concerts. Hell, I've worn earlugs while vacuuming or seeing a marvel movie in theaters!
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Comment on Scale AI co-founder says the FIRE movement inspired her to live ‘very cheaply’ on McDonald’s and free flights until she made $10 million in ~finance
idrumgood Link ParentHeh, well not advice in the "Follow these steps!" type of advice. Because you'd have to time travel.Heh, well not advice in the "Follow these steps!" type of advice. Because you'd have to time travel.
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Comment on Scale AI co-founder says the FIRE movement inspired her to live ‘very cheaply’ on McDonald’s and free flights until she made $10 million in ~finance
idrumgood Link ParentYea, I have no doubt she's savvy. And maybe she does just have one-in-a-million drive and dedication to make all that happen. But like you said, possible, just incredibly unlikely. Getting into AI...Yea, I have no doubt she's savvy. And maybe she does just have one-in-a-million drive and dedication to make all that happen. But like you said, possible, just incredibly unlikely. Getting into AI in 2016 was probably the best possible time to get on that bandwagon. Like most (all?) success stories, equal parts luck, timing, and generally some good work-ethic.
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Comment on Scale AI co-founder says the FIRE movement inspired her to live ‘very cheaply’ on McDonald’s and free flights until she made $10 million in ~finance
idrumgood LinkGod I hate stuff like this. In high school she just randomly had $5,000 to buy bitcoin?? Come on, what high schooler has that cash laying around?!? She used a buddy pass to fly, and to get free...God I hate stuff like this. In high school she just randomly had $5,000 to buy bitcoin?? Come on, what high schooler has that cash laying around?!?
She used a buddy pass to fly, and to get free meals by scamming the airport lounge stuff. This isn't the kind of financial advice anyone should be listening to. This is a fluke, a lucky person who had TONS of help (self-made. psh).
Do I sound bitter enough? Because this article makes me bitter.
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Comment on New tinnitus therapy can quiet torturous ringing in the ears in ~science
idrumgood LinkOh man, I've been a drummer for over 20 years and have tinnitus for at least 10. It's annoying at times but in general doesn't interfere with everyday life. In the past year or so it's gotten more...Oh man, I've been a drummer for over 20 years and have tinnitus for at least 10. It's annoying at times but in general doesn't interfere with everyday life. In the past year or so it's gotten more noticeable, basically like I just walked out of a concert... but always.
This is great news that they're making progress with therapies and treatments. I'm pretty sure I'll eventually have to seek some sort of treatment, and now maybe sooner than later!
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Comment on How are you actually supposed to network / LinkedIn? in ~life
idrumgood Link ParentI had a random person reach out to me for this exact reason. She was looking to get into the field I'm in, was in the same city as me, and asked if I'd be willing to just chat and share my...I had a random person reach out to me for this exact reason. She was looking to get into the field I'm in, was in the same city as me, and asked if I'd be willing to just chat and share my experience. Honestly it's kind of flattering, I'm no big shot but I do have a good deal of experience, so yea, go ahead and ask!
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Comment on An open letter to Johnson & Johnson regarding its strategy to extend its patent on bedaquiline leading to a predicted six million lives lost over four years in ~health
idrumgood Link ParentI generally view these as "I have a platform with modest reach and no real direct contact at these mega-corps so this is my best bet at both drawing some attention to the issue and from the...I generally view these as "I have a platform with modest reach and no real direct contact at these mega-corps so this is my best bet at both drawing some attention to the issue and from the mega-corp". But yea, I hear ya.
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Comment on 2,200 earthquakes have been recorded in the area around Iceland's capital Reykjavík, signaling that a volcanic eruption could be imminent in ~enviro
idrumgood Link ParentYou can always tell who has recently switched from QWERTY to DVORAKYou can always tell who has recently switched from QWERTY to DVORAK
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Comment on What are your go-to mobile apps? in ~tech
idrumgood Link ParentIt was (is?) a fantastic writing platform, but it struggled from the same thing all free platforms do, which is how to monetize. Three of four years ago I think they started gating off content,...It was (is?) a fantastic writing platform, but it struggled from the same thing all free platforms do, which is how to monetize. Three of four years ago I think they started gating off content, allowing writers to limit articles to only paid users. And a LOT of them took their content (back) to their own personal platforms.
I used to write a bit on there and the commenting system was really nice and fostered some good discussion.
These days I feel like Substack has sort of taken over what Medium wanted to be but I also don't really use substack so :shrug:
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Comment on I'm from the Reddit exodus. I'm really liking it here. What should I know? in ~tildes
idrumgood Link ParentDitto. I've read more books and articles and magazines in the last month or so than I think the previous 6 months combined! All because I've left reddit (well and a little self discipline). I like...Ditto. I've read more books and articles and magazines in the last month or so than I think the previous 6 months combined! All because I've left reddit (well and a little self discipline).
I like tildes a lot because I only feel the need to check in a couple time a day, and even then it's almost impossible to just scroll. It's not easily consumable content, but discussion and stuff that you need to either make the effort to participate in, or decide it's not worth the effort.
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Comment on July 3 was Earth’s hottest day on record — until July 4 in ~enviro
idrumgood Link ParentYou sound like you could use a little dose of How to cope with climate anxiety. But also, I totally agree with you.You sound like you could use a little dose of How to cope with climate anxiety. But also, I totally agree with you.
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Comment on What's an experience you had that taught you a valuable life lesson? in ~talk
idrumgood Link ParentI feel like the inverse of this is true though too. Like diminishing returns on stuff like this. A $400/night hotel room is probably going to be just as good as a $600/night hotel room, all things...I feel like the inverse of this is true though too. Like diminishing returns on stuff like this. A $400/night hotel room is probably going to be just as good as a $600/night hotel room, all things considered. At some point the balance flips, unless you're paying for like penthouse suites!
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Comment on What's an experience you had that taught you a valuable life lesson? in ~talk
idrumgood Link ParentYea buddy, I left my last job just as I started to sense things were headed in a bad way. I got a lot of flack from colleagues, especially since I had just been paid a retention bonus (in lieu of...Yea buddy, I left my last job just as I started to sense things were headed in a bad way. I got a lot of flack from colleagues, especially since I had just been paid a retention bonus (in lieu of an actual raise...). But boy am I glad I left when I did, the next year the company imploded and split into two.
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Comment on Killers of the Flower Moon | Official trailer in ~movies
idrumgood Link ParentIf I hadn't read the book, I would have barely understood any of what was going on in the trailer! I don't think there's really a single spoiler in there. But it's also tricky because...well, it's...If I hadn't read the book, I would have barely understood any of what was going on in the trailer! I don't think there's really a single spoiler in there. But it's also tricky because...well, it's non-fiction so it's hard for there to be spoilers to history.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite cheap, easy and healthy recipes? in ~food
idrumgood Link ParentCan you explain "Sprouts" a bit more? Like bean sprouts? Are you just munching on a handful, or is there a prepared way to eat them?Can you explain "Sprouts" a bit more? Like bean sprouts? Are you just munching on a handful, or is there a prepared way to eat them?
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Comment on What are some of your favorite cheap, easy and healthy recipes? in ~food
idrumgood Link Parenttip with this one (or any pickling-type recipe), put the red onion and garlic in the vinegar first and let it sit for 10+ minutes before mixing in all the other stuff. This really helps mellow out...tip with this one (or any pickling-type recipe), put the red onion and garlic in the vinegar first and let it sit for 10+ minutes before mixing in all the other stuff. This really helps mellow out some of the bite from the onion and garlic!
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Comment on Killers of the Flower Moon | Official trailer in ~movies
idrumgood LinkI recently read the book on recommendation of a friend and really enjoyed it. I'm usually a relatively slow reader but finished this one in under a week! I really like how they broke it into 3...I recently read the book on recommendation of a friend and really enjoyed it. I'm usually a relatively slow reader but finished this one in under a week! I really like how they broke it into 3 acts, all from different perspectives and filling in different parts of the story and I hope the movie does similarly.
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Comment on The Menu, Binging with Babish, and Ornamental Cookery in ~food
idrumgood LinkThis is an interesting perspective. I'm an avid home cook and have been a fan of Top Chef since season 1, watched/read just about everything Anthony Bourdain has ever made/written, greatly enjoy...This is an interesting perspective. I'm an avid home cook and have been a fan of Top Chef since season 1, watched/read just about everything Anthony Bourdain has ever made/written, greatly enjoy fine dining and whimsical dining and street food dining. And I'm in that L'Express socioeconomic standing where I can afford the fancy food stuffs and kitchen gadgetry, but I want to try and make the more intricate, time consuming, and "chefy" stuff.
But I supposed when it comes down to it, the majority of the time I will pick the simpler option when given the choice.
This is me. I have a level 56 Druid that I built up just how I like to play. Haven't read a single guide or anything for the game, just playing it like it's a fun RPG. None of these changes hurt my build, in fact they boost several of the skills I'm specked into.
I get the sentiment from the hardcore fans, I've been one (FFXI, FFXIV, WoW), but the idea that they're nerfing everything across the board, they're just making casuals a bit better and hardcores a bit worse.