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  1. Comment on 2020 US Presidential Election Day - Discussion Thread in ~society

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    I think that if you have enough resources at your disposal the US is a great place to live. However, the key is that you have your own personal support structure to fall back on. If something goes...

    I think that if you have enough resources at your disposal the US is a great place to live. However, the key is that you have your own personal support structure to fall back on. If something goes wrong and you end up down and out you're basically on your own compared to other countries. So for the most risk adverse among us, it makes sense to move to a place with a stronger social safety net.

    20 votes

  2. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    This could be as simple as a new merch store or maybe we are getting a new album.

    This could be as simple as a new merch store or maybe we are getting a new album.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on 2019 XXL Freshman Cyphers in ~music

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    YBN Cordae is going to be BIG. His debut album is definitely worth your time.

    YBN Cordae is going to be BIG. His debut album is definitely worth your time.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Dominic Fike - Don't Forget About Me, Demos in ~music

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    I agree with both of you. The music is catchy but unchallenging. But is that really a bad thing? He has the aesthetic and the sound to make it big. Is he going to revolutionize the music industry?...

    I agree with both of you. The music is catchy but unchallenging. But is that really a bad thing? He has the aesthetic and the sound to make it big. Is he going to revolutionize the music industry? no. Do I think he has the makings of a pop superstar? absolutely.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Dominic Fike - Don't Forget About Me, Demos in ~music

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    This a link to the first EP of an up and coming artist out of south FL. The music is genre-blending, catchy, and poppy. IMO, he is able to masterfully toe the line between bubble-gum pop and...

    This a link to the first EP of an up and coming artist out of south FL. The music is genre-blending, catchy, and poppy. IMO, he is able to masterfully toe the line between bubble-gum pop and something grittier.
    Fike reportedly signed a 3-4 million dollar deal with Columbia Records without ever putting out an album. The buzz around him will continue to grow and he is going to be everywhere going into 2020. I think his career arc is going to be similar to the likes of Billie Eillish or Kahlid. Definitely someone to keep an eye on.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on This week's album and EP releases in ~music

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    I listened to the King Gizzard album and I really liked it. I also highly recommend Kevin Abstract's new album if you're into Hip-Hop at all. He has this song call Peach that features a future...

    I listened to the King Gizzard album and I really liked it.

    I also highly recommend Kevin Abstract's new album if you're into Hip-Hop at all. He has this song call Peach that features a future international superstar name Dominic Fike. Seriously, if you haven't heard of fike yet you should go listen to his EP. That kid is going to take over the pop/hip-hop/R&B blend that is currently all over the radio.

    I also listened to the new Schoolboy Q album, it was ok. Not nearly as good as his previous work.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on MLS Week 8: All Matches Discussion in ~sports.football

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    AUFC are an enigma right now. They have all the talent in the world and they created 22 shots, but they only found the back of the net on a pen. It was super frustrating to watch, and it's even...

    AUFC are an enigma right now. They have all the talent in the world and they created 22 shots, but they only found the back of the net on a pen. It was super frustrating to watch, and it's even more frustrating see all these fans calling for FdB's head. He can't make these dudes score.
    That being said, the Dallas keeper stood on his head, he was having the game of his life. And shout out the Dallas's grade A shit-housing. It was a sight to behold. Hopefully we'll be able to find our way back into scoring form next week. We're sooooooo close to being good again.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on What are you reading these days? #17 in ~books

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    I read Kitchen Confidential this week. It's a great read and highly entertaining. I also started Kafka on the Shore after reading Norwegian Wood earlier this year.

    I read Kitchen Confidential this week. It's a great read and highly entertaining.

    I also started Kafka on the Shore after reading Norwegian Wood earlier this year.

  10. Comment on What to expect from Sony's next-gen PlayStation in ~games

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    I hope they dump the touch pad on the dual-shock. I can't think of a game that uses it without it feeling like a gimmick and it drives the price of the controllers way up.

    I hope they dump the touch pad on the dual-shock. I can't think of a game that uses it without it feeling like a gimmick and it drives the price of the controllers way up.

    7 votes

  11. Comment on MLS Week 7: All Matches Discussion in ~sports.football

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    I have faith that they'll turn it around when y'all get back home

    I have faith that they'll turn it around when y'all get back home

    2 votes

  12. Comment on MLS Week 7: All Matches Discussion in ~sports.football

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    I'm glad Atlanta seemed to figure it out this week. They almost looked like last years team. If FdB can figure out how to effective incorporate all of the attacking talent I like our chances of...

    I'm glad Atlanta seemed to figure it out this week. They almost looked like last years team. If FdB can figure out how to effective incorporate all of the attacking talent I like our chances of making a run at the cup again.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Survey: 83% of US teens have an iPhone, Android 9% in ~tech

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    basically, yes. You could be invited by someone who was in the group, but the only way to guarantee to be in the know was to be in the group. It was pretty shitty.

    basically, yes. You could be invited by someone who was in the group, but the only way to guarantee to be in the know was to be in the group. It was pretty shitty.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Survey: 83% of US teens have an iPhone, Android 9% in ~tech

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    When I graduated high school in 17 nobody I knew used facebook. So the only way that we organized parties, football game tailgates, or any other event that we decided to do was in a super iMessage...

    When I graduated high school in 17 nobody I knew used facebook. So the only way that we organized parties, football game tailgates, or any other event that we decided to do was in a super iMessage GM where we hit the limit of participants allow. Which I think is important to note that it's less about the bubble color and more about the ability to be included in group messages.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on MLS Week 4: All Match Discussions in ~sports.football

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    NYRB have been really impressive so far. I think this year is the year they finally get it done.

    NYRB have been really impressive so far. I think this year is the year they finally get it done.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    Only tangentially related, but have you checked out Big Red Machines new album? It's really solid.

    Only tangentially related, but have you checked out Big Red Machines new album? It's really solid.

  17. Comment on Books for someone who wants to get back into reading in ~books

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    I think your best entrance points are going to be shorter, fast-paced novels. Best on your description I think you'd LOVE Slaughter House 5 by Kurt Vonnegut. If you try that one out you could move...

    I think your best entrance points are going to be shorter, fast-paced novels. Best on your description I think you'd LOVE Slaughter House 5 by Kurt Vonnegut. If you try that one out you could move onto Cat's Cradle by the same guy. These are short face past novel with sci-fi and alien elements, but the focus is on the human aspect of the story being told.

    1 vote

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

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    Have you ever listened to Conor Oberst? He seems to fit into a sort of indie-folk/americana vibe. He's also a great song writer.

    Have you ever listened to Conor Oberst? He seems to fit into a sort of indie-folk/americana vibe. He's also a great song writer.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on I want an emulation box for my TV. What options best fit my needs? in ~games

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    If you're willing to be flexible on what consoles you can emulate, the Wii has a thriving emulation and homebrew community. The modding process requires no hardware changes and the emulators are...

    If you're willing to be flexible on what consoles you can emulate, the Wii has a thriving emulation and homebrew community. The modding process requires no hardware changes and the emulators are well kept.

    2 votes