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Comment on Fable reboot trailer & what even is the "modern audience"? in ~games
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
j0rd Link ParentThat's precisely my point. Thanks. I regret that the other commenter found my comment offensive (although I wouldn't take it back), but I can't find the right words to explain myself further at...That's precisely my point. Thanks. I regret that the other commenter found my comment offensive (although I wouldn't take it back), but I can't find the right words to explain myself further at present, so I shan't bother for now!
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Comment on Accuracy and academic credibility of Dr Geoff Lindsey, and his proposal to change IPA? in ~humanities.languages
j0rd Link ParentYes, in hindsight I linked the wrong video. In others he talks about how y- and w-fronting/-insertion is a myth, and that the IPA symbols should specify that the "oo" sound in e.g. "two" should...Yes, in hindsight I linked the wrong video. In others he talks about how y- and w-fronting/-insertion is a myth, and that the IPA symbols should specify that the "oo" sound in e.g. "two" should use a symbol that more accurately reflects the rounding of the lips at the end, rather than pretending that the rounding of the lips is something that happens to the proceeding vowel.
He also talks about using IPA symbols with glides in them instead of using a symbol that implies that y-insertion happens after those vowels, when really the y is a part of the vowel (I think he mentions it in the linked video).
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Comment on Accuracy and academic credibility of Dr Geoff Lindsey, and his proposal to change IPA? in ~humanities.languages
j0rd Link ParentApologies; I'll try to remember for the future.Apologies; I'll try to remember for the future.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
j0rd Link ParentI struggle to understand this, too, but in my efforts to understand I've discovered that some people are raised in families/cultures where swearing can get you punished. Sometimes quite hard. If...- Exemplary
I struggle to understand this, too, but in my efforts to understand I've discovered that some people are raised in families/cultures where swearing can get you punished. Sometimes quite hard. If you imagine that a person is conditioned to feel discomfort whenever they hear or read a swear word, I could understand why they would want to avoid it.
Personally, I applaud OP's attempts to resolve the problem for themselves instead of calling for all things to be censored for everyone. It takes great insight and resolve to acknowledge something as your problem and deal with it yourself.
I think it would be better for them if they worked out how to become comfortable with the words that discomfort them (rather than try to hide from them), but that's their call to make; and it doesn't affect me or others, so I'm content to sympathise with them and hope that their situation improves soon.
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Accuracy and academic credibility of Dr Geoff Lindsey, and his proposal to change IPA?
Hi, all. I'm (sadly) not a linguist and I have 0 exposure to academic circles of linguistics. However, I'm enthusiastic about learning, especially phonetics and etymology. Recently I've stumbled...
Hi, all. I'm (sadly) not a linguist and I have 0 exposure to academic circles of linguistics. However, I'm enthusiastic about learning, especially phonetics and etymology.
Recently I've stumbled across the YouTube channel of Dr Geoff Lindsey. He predominantly calls for a change in the way we represent phonemes in IPA, and his videos are compelling and well-argued. However, as with all YouTube content, it's done in a vacuum, with only references to and from his teacher and colleagues within the videos themselves.
So far, I'm convinced of the arguments he presents throughout his videos, but I'd be keen to hear what other academics or full-time students/scholars of linguistics think about them and whether there are any weaknesses (e.g. it appears to be centred around British English). I'm also curious how well-known and/or well-respected his views are, if only for my own peace of mind. That's not to say that one needs respect to be correct, but if they have a lot of support from peers then that's good to know.
I'm not looking to stir anything up, here, but I trust that my fellow Tildelings know that already. I'd love to see discussion if possible.
Many thanks in advance.
Edit: Here is one of the key videos in which he talks about the issues with some IPA symbols.
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Comment on Sequence Diagrams in MermaidJS in ~comp
j0rd LinkOh boy! I've used Mermaid to draw up an ERD for a relatively simple (yet kind of awkward) back end solution before and it was really simple. The fact that it can integrate with GitHub .mds is...Oh boy! I've used Mermaid to draw up an ERD for a relatively simple (yet kind of awkward) back end solution before and it was really simple. The fact that it can integrate with GitHub .mds is awesome.
Looking forward to convincing our client that drawing (coding?) a sequence diagram is a valuable use of time.
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A very interesting video on the phonetics of English regional accents, spoken by a polyglot in the accents
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Comment on Term deposits — are they worth it? At what point are they worth it? in ~finance
j0rd Link ParentWhat a great flowchart, I'll read into those things further later on! I'm still umming and ahh'ing about pensions — it seems unlikely that I'll ever actually get the money — but the employer...What a great flowchart, I'll read into those things further later on!
I'm still umming and ahh'ing about pensions — it seems unlikely that I'll ever actually get the money — but the employer matching is certainly enticing.
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Comment on Term deposits — are they worth it? At what point are they worth it? in ~finance
j0rd Link ParentThanks for your insight, and the clarification on terminology. You're right that I'm certainly looking to invest rather than to save. I've played with crypto markets in the past to consistent...Thanks for your insight, and the clarification on terminology. You're right that I'm certainly looking to invest rather than to save.
I've played with crypto markets in the past to consistent success, but I'm way too risk-averse to spend more than £100 on it at a time. It does appear that the 5.3% ROI over that period is a fairly good deal for how safe it is.
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Comment on Term deposits — are they worth it? At what point are they worth it? in ~finance
j0rd Link ParentI don't have anything I'm saving up for not am I prone to sudden expenses or emergencies (living in the UK, the government saves me from any medical expenses; and I don't have a car or property)....I don't have anything I'm saving up for not am I prone to sudden expenses or emergencies (living in the UK, the government saves me from any medical expenses; and I don't have a car or property). This is possibly what's stopping me from seeing the benefits.
I like your point about investing in myself, though. I'll give it some thought, thank you
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Comment on Term deposits — are they worth it? At what point are they worth it? in ~finance
j0rd Link ParentThose are some great points, thanks. I suppose you're right that it's better it be sitting somewhere doing "something*, and it looks like there are savings accounts where you aren't locked out of...Those are some great points, thanks. I suppose you're right that it's better it be sitting somewhere doing "something*, and it looks like there are savings accounts where you aren't locked out of your money, which may be more up my street.
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Term deposits — are they worth it? At what point are they worth it?
Now, rationally, I suspect the answer is "Of course!". But I'm looking for general advice, if my fellow Tildesians would be so kind. This question has arisen while investigating opening a Monzo...
Now, rationally, I suspect the answer is "Of course!". But I'm looking for general advice, if my fellow Tildesians would be so kind.
This question has arisen while investigating opening a Monzo account. Apparently, you can lock away some money for 12 months and get 5.3% AER interest on it - meaning for every, say, £1,000 I put in, I get £50 back, right?
My question: is that really worth it, in the grand scheme of things? Even if I put in £10,000, I'd be locking myself out of that much money for a grand total of £500. I understand that's a lot to some people (even me), but it hardly seems worth it.
Perhaps there's something I'm missing. Perhaps some bad maths on my part or some other type of interest that I don't know about. All advice is welcome and appreciated!
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Comment on The art of translation in ~humanities.languages
j0rd LinkThat was a very interesting article, thank you (and I really like how it was coded). I do amateur translations of medieval/Renaissance fencing manuscripts and the topic of literal translation...That was a very interesting article, thank you (and I really like how it was coded). I do amateur translations of medieval/Renaissance fencing manuscripts and the topic of literal translation comes up sometimes within that community. It's definitely an impressive skill to be able to interpret an author's intent and voice and make it work in English.
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Comment on What is your most important game? in ~games
j0rd LinkIt's hard to pin down because there've been so many. I'd be tempted to say Mass Effect or KotOR because I love them and have played them a tonne. Or Halo as it was my first FPS, and I'm pretty...It's hard to pin down because there've been so many. I'd be tempted to say Mass Effect or KotOR because I love them and have played them a tonne. Or Halo as it was my first FPS, and I'm pretty damn good at it.
But honestly it has to be either RuneScape or World of Warcraft simply for the sheer amount of social development I attained in the years I played them. I was a very shy and socially anxious kid, and meeting people through those games, talking, making mistakes, learning from them, losing friends, gaining friends — all these things that happened in a safe, virtual environment made me the person I am today: a socially confident chatterbox who doesn't know when to hold his tongue.
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Comment on How do you cope with situations beyond your control? in ~talk
j0rd LinkPerhaps this sounds silly, but I accept that it's out of my control. Anxiety and worry are useful tools: they encourage you to anticipate dangerous situations, to re-evaluate the situation, to...Perhaps this sounds silly, but I accept that it's out of my control.
Anxiety and worry are useful tools: they encourage you to anticipate dangerous situations, to re-evaluate the situation, to judge whether you need to do anything to avoid a potentially dangerous situation or to get out of one.
This is useful for things that are in your control. Worried about an upcoming exam? Well, good. That means you should study more. Worried about leaving your baby at home alone for a couple of hours? Well, good. That means you probably shouldn't.
These are things you can control. I'm currently waiting in an airport, about to board a plane. I don't like take-off; it sets me on edge. I worry about the jostling and the bumps. But, ultimately, it's out of my control. There are no actions I can take (aside from reading the safety leaflet) that can mitigate the danger or get me out of it, so I have no other choice but to accept it.
I've also found that time passes way slower when you're kakking your pants, so I try to focus on a book or downloaded TV show.
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Comment on What game encouraged you to make your new PC, or upgrade? in ~games
j0rd LinkWhen I was a child my parents sued some dude for hurting me (long story), and so I had some money locked away in a bank, held by the courts until I was 18. When I was 14, Skyrim was on the...When I was a child my parents sued some dude for hurting me (long story), and so I had some money locked away in a bank, held by the courts until I was 18.
When I was 14, Skyrim was on the horizon, and I really wanted my own proper PC so that I could play it. I went through a fairly lengthy process to apply for some of the money to buy an Alienware Area-51 ALX (in hindsight, I spent the money unwisely). I waited weeks for it to arrive, spent almost a day figuring out how to set it up, and when I finally got it up and running and got Windows and Steam installed...
... I opened my browser and loaded up RuneScape.
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Comment on Let's add (and rearrange?) some groups + a few notes about other short-term plans in ~tildes.official
j0rd Link ParentMay I suggest ~computing? This is the term I've seen used in the UK to encompass IT, networking, cybersecurity, programming/software dev, etc.May I suggest ~computing? This is the term I've seen used in the UK to encompass IT, networking, cybersecurity, programming/software dev, etc.
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Comment on Let's add (and rearrange?) some groups + a few notes about other short-term plans in ~tildes.official
j0rd Link ParentI've only been on Tildes for a little bit, but my understanding of the "goal" behind the platform is not necessarily to foster "communities of people", like Reddit and other social medias do, but...I've only been on Tildes for a little bit, but my understanding of the "goal" behind the platform is not necessarily to foster "communities of people", like Reddit and other social medias do, but to foster discussion on a wide array of topics.
By creating (sub)groups that are too specific — ~people.lgbt, ~sports.football, ~comp.javascript, etc. — I think you'd cause users to subscribe to an array of specific groups that reflects their "identity", and then those specific groups would become communities of people (in particular, communities of a certain type of person), rather than a grouping of different discussion topics. The echo chamber effect and other social phenomena can occur from this.
So I suppose my question is: is the end goal of Tildes to foster communities, and then deal with all of the pros and cons than can arise from that; or is the end goal of Tildes to foster discussion about anything and everything, with groups, subgroups, and tags that are simply used to help organise the discussions points into topics?
I personally advocate the second option, but as I said, I'm new here.
Edit: Spelling + a missing sentence.
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Comment on The Website Obesity Crisis in ~comp
j0rd Link ParentI agree. I'm not sure where this trend started or why, but I think it's an awfully bad habit. For marketing websites (which often function as fancy business cards), it somewhat makes sense if done...I agree. I'm not sure where this trend started or why, but I think it's an awfully bad habit. For marketing websites (which often function as fancy business cards), it somewhat makes sense if done right — after all, you're trying to wow people with bold statements rather than effectively communicate information to them.
But with anything else — blogs, articles, news outlets, web apps — it's often wildly inappropriate. Unfortunately, using tonnes of padding, paragraph spacing an inch tall, and a base font size of 18px is part of what makes a website feel modern and like good design nowadays.
I dont disagree with you, but in the case of Fable in particular it became a trademark to have British comedic actors in voice roles, such as Stephen Fry, Simon Pegg, Jonathan Ross, John Cleese, and of course Zoë Wanamaker.
I never minded at the time and perhaps others consider them bad choices, but either way I think them choosing to use comedic actors again isn't necessarily a further data point in the trend of the industry as much as it is them sticking to "what Fable is".