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  1. Comment on Mullvad CEO gives ≈€452,000 to the Örebro Party in ~society

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    No worries. I knew their marketing was iffy going in, and I rolled my eyes at the dickbutt thinking it was a one-off. But when I was presented with a fully animated banner of a coin sliding in and...

    No worries.

    I knew their marketing was iffy going in, and I rolled my eyes at the dickbutt thinking it was a one-off.

    But when I was presented with a fully animated banner of a coin sliding in and out of cheeks, I knew they'd lost me.

    Then, when I read further and learned that it's not just a satire page but an actual cryptocurrency, it further entrenched my decision.

    I'll be trying IVPN out next month.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Mullvad CEO gives ≈€452,000 to the Örebro Party in ~society

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    So, I signed up for a month to try them out. As part of the login process, I had a captcha where I had to move a dickbutt into the correct spot. Then, in the news section on the app, there's a...

    So, I signed up for a month to try them out.

    As part of the login process, I had a captcha where I had to move a dickbutt into the correct spot. Then, in the news section on the app, there's a post about their satirical FuttBux (NSFW) cryptocurrency.

    I was originally drawn to them because they didn't have a device limit and you can lock in a good deal when they go on sale. I can also understand how, given that they do not do affiliate marketing, they need to find other avenues for internet attention.

    But this sort of juvenile "humor" is extremely offputting for me. I'll be stopping my subscription after my month is done.

    4 votes

  3. Comment on Mullvad CEO gives ≈€452,000 to the Örebro Party in ~society

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    In a sea of shady VPN companies out there, Mullvad really felt like they were one of the only ones that were aboveboard. I started with them directly, and then Mozilla decided to white-label them....

    In a sea of shady VPN companies out there, Mullvad really felt like they were one of the only ones that were aboveboard.

    I started with them directly, and then Mozilla decided to white-label them. That cemented my choice even further, as I saw it as an incredibly strong vote of confidence. I have to assume that Mozilla did their due diligence and chose to pair with a trustworthy company.

    I feel what you're feeling, in that I had a lot of goodwill built up regarding their product, and this news is causing some pretty serious whiplash for me.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    200ish Less Known Games You Might Want To Play On The Steam Deck (a fine subjective assortment) posted by losersmanual to r/steamdeck I'm pretty sure the summaries are AI-generated, but the list...

    200ish Less Known Games You Might Want To Play On The Steam Deck (a fine subjective assortment) posted by losersmanual to r/steamdeck

    I'm pretty sure the summaries are AI-generated, but the list itself is good. (Also I'm pretty sure OP only added the summaries after the fact because people kept complaining in the comments.)

  5. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    Alright, here's a draft of the new categories. I used your numbering system and changed the names around a bit. I'm completely open to edits as well, so if anyone feels we need to change anything,...

    Alright, here's a draft of the new categories. I used your numbering system and changed the names around a bit. I'm completely open to edits as well, so if anyone feels we need to change anything, let me know.

    Category Maximum Review Count
    Best-Kept Secret 100
    Buried Treasure 300
    Diamonds in the Rough 800
    Under the Radar 2000
    Unsung Heroes 2000+
    2 votes

  6. Comment on Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled announcement in ~games

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    We are in a golden age of N64 recomps. Harvest Moon 64 just released, but there are plenty of others too. I'm currently playing the Banjo-Kazooie recomp and it's basically everything you would...

    We are in a golden age of N64 recomps.

    Harvest Moon 64 just released, but there are plenty of others too.

    I'm currently playing the Banjo-Kazooie recomp and it's basically everything you would want out of a remaster. Rock solid framerate, widescreen support with high resolutions, and optional QoL mods like the absolutely essential Quiet Talon Trot which makes running around bearable.

    5 votes

  7. Comment on Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled announcement in ~games

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    EDIT: I fixed the link. YouTube autoplayed the next video and I accidentally grabbed that URL instead. It updated. Brilliant!

    Announcing DK64: Recompiled by Rainchus! Soon you can play DK64 natively on Windows, MacOS and Linux with high framerate and widescreen support!

    Will also support add-on mods, such as Tag Anywhere, quality of life changes and DK64 Randomizer!

    Based off of the "N64: Recompiled" project https://github.com/N64Recomp/N64Recomp

    Development by Rainchus, Ballaam, Killklli and Umed
    Video and footage by 2dos

    Made with years of DK64 back-end experience without relying on AI vibe coding.

    EDIT: I fixed the link. YouTube autoplayed the next video and I accidentally grabbed that URL instead. Not sure if the Link Information section will auto-update or whether it's stuck on the old info. It updated. Brilliant!

    4 votes

  9. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    I assumed that didn't work for family shares, but I just checked and it turns out it does. That said, I'd still rather have questionable games live outside my Steam library than within it.

    I assumed that didn't work for family shares, but I just checked and it turns out it does.

    That said, I'd still rather have questionable games live outside my Steam library than within it.

  10. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    No apologies needed! I love your game writeups. You have a unique perspective on games that I find really refreshing. And I haven't started the game yet. Installing it was my way of "bookmarking"...

    No apologies needed! I love your game writeups. You have a unique perspective on games that I find really refreshing.

    And I haven't started the game yet. Installing it was my way of "bookmarking" it to make sure that it actually does get played at some undetermined point in the future, especially because I'm pretty sure the Humble App won't be around much longer.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Mullvad CEO gives ≈€452,000 to the Örebro Party in ~society

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    Anyone have any thoughts on Windscribe? Their marketing copy is a touch flavorful for my tastes, but in terms of implementation it looks like they're open source and have native Linux apps which...

    Anyone have any thoughts on Windscribe? Their marketing copy is a touch flavorful for my tastes, but in terms of implementation it looks like they're open source and have native Linux apps which are wins for me.

    I'm currently subscribed to Mullvad by way of Mozilla VPN (which is just Mullvad with Mozilla branding). Up until now I've been happy with it, and I especially like the idea of financially supporting Mozilla/Firefox, but I obviously do NOT like the idea of supporting "remigration."

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    I installed this via the Humble App, which is a blessing, because if I did it on Steam my friends would either think I was hacked or that I'm getting freaky on main.

    I installed this via the Humble App, which is a blessing, because if I did it on Steam my friends would either think I was hacked or that I'm getting freaky on main.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 28 in ~games

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    The physical edition is currently $50 USD on Woot.

    The physical edition is currently $50 USD on Woot.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    Right?! There's an entire WORLD in this game. EDIT: Not to mention the skill ceiling...

    Right?! There's an entire WORLD in this game.

    EDIT: Not to mention the skill ceiling...

  15. Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games

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    Oh I haaaaate IRL cleaning. It's only fun in games. XD

    Oh I haaaaate IRL cleaning.

    It's only fun in games. XD

    1 vote

  16. Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games

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    Yes! That's actually another one that perfectly scratches this particular itch.

    Yes! That's actually another one that perfectly scratches this particular itch.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Steam Summer Sale 2026: Hidden gems in ~games

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    I genuinely happy you brought this up! I feel the same, honestly. These tiers were "canon" in the sense that Steam once ran a Hidden Gem Sale and broke their list into these categories, so I...

    I genuinely happy you brought this up!

    I feel the same, honestly. These tiers were "canon" in the sense that Steam once ran a Hidden Gem Sale and broke their list into these categories, so I simply stole them to use for this topic. I figured that whoever made them at Steam had more data than I did on making the cut points.

    That was years ago though, so they could almost certainly use some updating. Plus, we of course don't have to do anything "officially" and can use our own metrics.

    To me, there's not a lot of distinction between the first three categories, especially <20 and <50. And I definitely agree that the ceiling needs to be raised. Even 2000 feels a touch low to me now. Maybe 2500 or 3000?

    On the naming front, it's always bothered me that "Buried Treasure" games have MORE reviews than "Under the Radar", when I feel it should be the other way around (admittedly, I'm making that call based solely on vibes). I also don't love the "Underrated Great" category because "underrated" to me isn't about the quantity of reviews but about the review scores/sentiments themselves coming in below what someone feels it should be.

    So, I'm more than happy to adopt changes to the scale. If anyone has any additional thoughts, sound off so that we can get these updated for next time!

    4 votes

  18. Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages

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    We did it, Tildes! Of all my contributions to the site, the above is now my most highly voted comment. I'd like to thank the English language for being the fertile soil in which all kinds of...

    We did it, Tildes!

    Of all my contributions to the site, the above is now my most highly voted comment.

    I'd like to thank the English language for being the fertile soil in which all kinds of wonderful words can flourish.

    Most importantly though, I'd like to thank the milves for trusting me to share their important story with the world.

    Milve on, milves. Never stop milving.

    13 votes

  19. Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games

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    Lol, you're right on the money. I had just bought that game and it's what inspired me to ask the question!

    Lol, you're right on the money. I had just bought that game and it's what inspired me to ask the question!

  20. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games

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    All games come with NO obligation to either play or enjoy them, no worries! And don't feel bad. Many of these keys would likely expire otherwise, so it's better if they go to good homes.

    All games come with NO obligation to either play or enjoy them, no worries!

    And don't feel bad. Many of these keys would likely expire otherwise, so it's better if they go to good homes.

    1 vote