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  1. Comment on Audible mandating authors transition to new royalty system or lose payments in ~books

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    Just a small reminder that y'all should come over to libro.fm. All books are DRM-free, they help support local bookstores. I left Audible for them years ago and couldn't be happier.

    Just a small reminder that y'all should come over to libro.fm. All books are DRM-free, they help support local bookstores. I left Audible for them years ago and couldn't be happier.

    9 votes

  2. Comment on Does anyone use self-hosted recipe server/software like Mealie? in ~food

  3. Comment on Does anyone use self-hosted recipe server/software like Mealie? in ~food

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    I wrote this recipe book for my wife's birthday because we were both so frustrated with the clumsiness with which most web-based recipes were presented. We are both avid cooks and we just wanted...

    I wrote this recipe book for my wife's birthday because we were both so frustrated with the clumsiness with which most web-based recipes were presented. We are both avid cooks and we just wanted the presentation and prep to be simplified so we can get the food out quick and not rely on the internet.

    So sounds like we're coming from the same place :)

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Does anyone use self-hosted recipe server/software like Mealie? in ~food

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    Well, fwiw, now I basically just feed it a URL from a recipe I like, and it translates it to LaTex in a second. Or I've been able to take a photo of a recipe from my phone and do the same thing....

    Well, fwiw, now I basically just feed it a URL from a recipe I like, and it translates it to LaTex in a second. Or I've been able to take a photo of a recipe from my phone and do the same thing. But I understand if that's too much effort.

    The sad truth of recipe solutions is its hard to overcome the convenience of paper and pen. Web interfaces always feel a bit clunky for this, but hey if you can make it work, well done!

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Does anyone use self-hosted recipe server/software like Mealie? in ~food

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    I've been using a LaTex project to maintain recipe book. It's nice because I can print it off in a three-ring binder. Happy to share it as a template if that route is interesting to you. With an...

    I've been using a LaTex project to maintain recipe book. It's nice because I can print it off in a three-ring binder. Happy to share it as a template if that route is interesting to you. With an LLM its very easy to maintain now and doesn't require more than a git repo from a hosting perspective.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on The Last Viking / Den Sidste Viking | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Danish humor feels like it goes inappropriate places pretty easily

    Danish humor feels like it goes inappropriate places pretty easily

    5 votes

  7. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Been playing a lot of Slay The Spire 2 with my wife. What a fun co-op game, and a huge challenge gradient. Even though its in early release, totally worth picking up if you want to play a game...

    Been playing a lot of Slay The Spire 2 with my wife. What a fun co-op game, and a huge challenge gradient. Even though its in early release, totally worth picking up if you want to play a game with someone.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Two small word games in ~games

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    Yeah, we had a hard time making the mobile interface work for unzip. If you put your phone in landscape mode it sort of works, but I understand it's not the easiest. Glad you're enjoying the games :)

    Yeah, we had a hard time making the mobile interface work for unzip. If you put your phone in landscape mode it sort of works, but I understand it's not the easiest. Glad you're enjoying the games :)

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Two small word games in ~games

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    My brother and I always love word games, and though we live far apart we thought we'd try to make a couple of small challenges we can do daily and compete with each other. We've been enjoying them...

    My brother and I always love word games, and though we live far apart we thought we'd try to make a couple of small challenges we can do daily and compete with each other. We've been enjoying them and I thought maybe some other people might too. Happy for any feedback about either game.

    8 votes

  11. Comment on What's a culture shock that you experienced? in ~talk

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    I've had the same thought going between Chicago and Toronto. Those two cities sure look the same on paper, but really different feelings. (Originally from Toronto)

    I've had the same thought going between Chicago and Toronto. Those two cities sure look the same on paper, but really different feelings. (Originally from Toronto)

    4 votes

  12. Comment on What's a culture shock that you experienced? in ~talk

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    When I first moved to America I remember going to see a dr under my health plan and being told I had to pay. I had no idea that was a thing (coming from Canada) and the receptionist looked really...

    When I first moved to America I remember going to see a dr under my health plan and being told I had to pay. I had no idea that was a thing (coming from Canada) and the receptionist looked really offended at me for trying to leave after my visit.

    I also remember seeing how much class and race were intertwined and finding that quite shocking.

    12 votes

  13. Comment on Recommendations needed: Favorite “comfort” movies in ~movies

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    Some comfort films/tv I haven't seen posted here yet that I quite like Ever After Prince And Me Legally Blonde Star Trek TNG or DS9 (really, any 80s tv sitcoms) Scott Pilgrim

    Some comfort films/tv I haven't seen posted here yet that I quite like

    • Ever After
    • Prince And Me
    • Legally Blonde
    • Star Trek TNG or DS9 (really, any 80s tv sitcoms)
    • Scott Pilgrim
    2 votes

  14. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I just started playing Blue Prince too with my wife. We haven't reached room 46 yet, we don't really know how far in we are, but we keep getting worried we'll run out of things to find or puzzles...

    I just started playing Blue Prince too with my wife. We haven't reached room 46 yet, we don't really know how far in we are, but we keep getting worried we'll run out of things to find or puzzles to solve, so encouraging to hear your report, we'll keep at it!

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 getting rerelease on Nintendo Switch, bundle for $70 or standalone for $40 each in ~games

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    But it sounds like they put a bit of work into this release to make it look nice on modern TVs. And I guess I am a sucker for this game, kind of my favorite Mario.

    But it sounds like they put a bit of work into this release to make it look nice on modern TVs. And I guess I am a sucker for this game, kind of my favorite Mario.

    7 votes

  16. Comment on Denmark has proposed scrapping its tax on chocolate, cake and other sweets, as well as coffee, to help consumers cope with high food prices in ~food

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    I believe the coffee consumption is ridiculously high (and all the Scandi states are high last I checked). I've always wondered why that is.

    I believe the coffee consumption is ridiculously high (and all the Scandi states are high last I checked). I've always wondered why that is.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Tildes' Colossal Game Adventure: Inauguration and nominations in ~games

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    I'd nominate a couple of commodore 64 classics, largely because I think they might be a bit under-represented here and they seem like important games. Paradroid is part-action, part-puzzler. This...

    I'd nominate a couple of commodore 64 classics, largely because I think they might be a bit under-represented here and they seem like important games.

    Paradroid is part-action, part-puzzler. This game stands out to me as unique combination and went on to inspire other games such as System Shock.

    Raid on Bungeling Bay was a fantastic action game, and was actually the inspiration for SimCity (you can see the SimCity vibes in it).

    3 votes

  18. Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech

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    Also interested in getting an invite if someone has one.

    Also interested in getting an invite if someone has one.

  19. Comment on Special announcement about “Hollow Knight: Silksong” soon in ~games

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    I feel bad for people who make hit indie games. The amount of pressure they must feel, it just feels like we're punishing the ones we love, and its got to be hard not to let that pressure get to...

    I feel bad for people who make hit indie games. The amount of pressure they must feel, it just feels like we're punishing the ones we love, and its got to be hard not to let that pressure get to you and suck the joy out of making games.

    13 votes

  20. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    I made a fun little word game with my brother last week. If you like a challenge, give it a go. https://coffeetime.games/unzip

    I made a fun little word game with my brother last week. If you like a challenge, give it a go.

    https://coffeetime.games/unzip

    4 votes