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Comment on Why so many people are going "no contact" with their parents in ~life
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Comment on Star Fox Direct shadow dropped right before premiere in ~games
Minori Link ParentThis is basically a simple version of that but with Nintendo IP, no? Tomodachi Life is already doing numbers with furries. Especially in Japan, vtubers are huge, so this seems like an easy include...I also don't understand why they're giving us Star Fox avatars for Switch 2's voice chat mode. All of this face rigging technology feels like a waste on a voice chat app that is both locked behind an online paywall and operates at single digit framerates at the best of times. Nintendo should've instead used that tech to make some Live2D fursona maker and make absolute bank from the furry community.
This is basically a simple version of that but with Nintendo IP, no? Tomodachi Life is already doing numbers with furries. Especially in Japan, vtubers are huge, so this seems like an easy include that lets them experiment. If it gets a lot of use, I'm sure we'll see more like it.
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Comment on Star Fox Direct shadow dropped right before premiere in ~games
Minori Link ParentKid Icarus: Uprising was a fantastic on-rails shooter! Sakurai is chained to Smash Bros though.Kid Icarus: Uprising was a fantastic on-rails shooter! Sakurai is chained to Smash Bros though.
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Comment on Why so many people are going "no contact" with their parents in ~life
Minori (edited )Link ParentIt isn't, but I think the point is that "toxicity" can be an overused label. Does shutting out everyone and everything that makes you uncomfortable really lead to happier and healthier...The cure for loneliness isn't putting up with toxicity, though.
It isn't, but I think the point is that "toxicity" can be an overused label. Does shutting out everyone and everything that makes you uncomfortable really lead to happier and healthier relationships with those that remain?
Sometimes, there is an obviously abusive relationship that can only be fixed by not having a relationship. Other times, it would be better if everyone involved was more empathetic and understanding.
Edit: spelling is hard.
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Comment on I endured the Apple Watch for four months in ~tech
Minori Link ParentThat could also be a rash symptom. Hypohidrotic eczema looks like bubbly bumps for example.On a closer look, there was a little bubble
That could also be a rash symptom. Hypohidrotic eczema looks like bubbly bumps for example.
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Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Minori Link ParentGyro for mouse and flight controls. The Switch pro controller has a good gyro, and I love it for big mouse movements. The accuracy and ease reminds me of some Wii controls.So if you ditched the pads on the Steam controller, what is the point?
Gyro for mouse and flight controls. The Switch pro controller has a good gyro, and I love it for big mouse movements. The accuracy and ease reminds me of some Wii controls.
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Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Minori Link ParentUnlike buttons and joysticks, the trackpads are custom components. They're a unique interface, and I don't see anyone else competing. The Steam controller is probably more expensive to...Unlike buttons and joysticks, the trackpads are custom components. They're a unique interface, and I don't see anyone else competing. The Steam controller is probably more expensive to manufacture.
My family is comparing the steam controller to using a mouse for playing visual novels on the couch. When we think of the controller as a combo controller+mouse, the price seems reasonable.
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Comment on The Dealer's Tarot - Modern games to play with a tarot deck in ~games.tabletop
Minori Link ParentHave you played Regicide? It's technically a cooperative multiplayer solitaire-like, but it feels like a modern roguelike! Every game is winnable afaik, and it scratches a unique itch for my...I'm a sucker for games that use non-proprietary components (standard decks of cards, dice, etc)
Have you played Regicide? It's technically a cooperative multiplayer solitaire-like, but it feels like a modern roguelike! Every game is winnable afaik, and it scratches a unique itch for my friend group. The closest board game I can compare it to is Hanabi.
It's also free on Board Game Arena and has a good tutorial!
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Comment on California billionaire tax has signatures needed for ballot, backers say in ~society
Minori Link ParentThat it would temporarily increase healthcare revenues but drop overall tax revenue is exactly what the literature and historical record suggests. California's tax rates are already higher than...That it would temporarily increase healthcare revenues but drop overall tax revenue is exactly what the literature and historical record suggests. California's tax rates are already higher than the US average. They'd need more broad tax increases to match the OECD average though. Countries with stronger social safety nets have broad tax bases in part because it's extremely risky to hang everything on a tiny fraction of the population...
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Comment on The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline in ~food
Minori Link ParentIt's possible to defeat with genetic engineering, just not socially palatable. The worst part of being an agricultural engineer might be realizing how many problems we could solve if better crops...If other crops are similarly susceptible and hard to defeat with GMO engineering
It's possible to defeat with genetic engineering, just not socially palatable. The worst part of being an agricultural engineer might be realizing how many problems we could solve if better crops didn't get so much nonsensical pushback. Anyone remember golden rice?
This specific disease is contained to citrus trees, particularly sweet citrus. There's no risk of HLB spreading to any staple crops as far as I know.
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Comment on The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline in ~food
Minori Link ParentThe bitter peels make the best marmalade! That's why bitter Sevilla oranges are preferred for marmalade.my memories of eating them have me remarking how bitter the flesh itself was.
The bitter peels make the best marmalade! That's why bitter Sevilla oranges are preferred for marmalade.
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Comment on The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline in ~food
Minori Link ParentThat wouldn't make much difference for the spread of this disease. If anything, random backyard orange trees make it easier for the bugs to hop from place to place. A few more acres between trees...That wouldn't make much difference for the spread of this disease. If anything, random backyard orange trees make it easier for the bugs to hop from place to place. A few more acres between trees doesn't matter to the bugs spreading the contagion; it got from China to America.
The primary factor hastening its spread is climate change. Climate is the reason Spain and California still have oranges while Florida is basically dead.
I wrote a couple papers on the disease back in uni while studying genetic engineering. The best we can hope for is new cultivars, a la the rainbow papaya.
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Comment on Palantir employees are starting to wonder if they're the bad guys in ~society
Minori Link ParentTech workers are extremely left wing by any measure though. While the libertarian tech bros get a lot of media attention, they're not even close to a majority.Tech workers are extremely left wing by any measure though. While the libertarian tech bros get a lot of media attention, they're not even close to a majority.
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Comment on China calls for ‘concerted’ efforts to tackle excess solar production in ~enviro
Minori Link ParentDoes rooftop solar commonly replace those? Seems most roofs are black heat magnets.especially when replacing vegetation or high-albedo surfaces like reflective roofs
Does rooftop solar commonly replace those? Seems most roofs are black heat magnets.
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Comment on China calls for ‘concerted’ efforts to tackle excess solar production in ~enviro
Minori Link ParentTo clarify, you want the libraries to function as datacenters? I'm totally onboard with municipal ISPs.To clarify, you want the libraries to function as datacenters?
I'm totally onboard with municipal ISPs.
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Comment on For $700 a month, sleeping pods make San Francisco more affordable, but at what cost in ~life
Minori Link ParentThat seems a bit optimistic? $200k puts you in the 85th percentile for individuals (source). Plenty of people will achieve that level of income, but it's not the standard.it's still the case that if you're smart and capable it won't be long before you're pulling in >$200,000.
That seems a bit optimistic? $200k puts you in the 85th percentile for individuals (source). Plenty of people will achieve that level of income, but it's not the standard.
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Comment on For $700 a month, sleeping pods make San Francisco more affordable, but at what cost in ~life
Minori Link ParentEhhhh, their housing situation is the worst in the US by many metrics. Most Californians live in the crazy expensive cities and have to deal with the worst parts of the state.Ehhhh, their housing situation is the worst in the US by many metrics. Most Californians live in the crazy expensive cities and have to deal with the worst parts of the state.
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Comment on For $700 a month, sleeping pods make San Francisco more affordable, but at what cost in ~life
Minori Link ParentNot much different from Japanese pod hotels. A unique offering for specific circumstances.Not much different from Japanese pod hotels. A unique offering for specific circumstances.
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Comment on Do I need dating apps? (same-sex, a bit of ace) in ~life
Minori Link ParentYep, I'm not saying to lie about who you are. We're still human; even the best people have some faults and quirks.Yep, I'm not saying to lie about who you are. We're still human; even the best people have some faults and quirks.
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Comment on The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline in ~food
Minori Link ParentThis is all citrus trees though. It doesn't really matter what kind of oranges you grow. This disease has been slowly spreading from China since the 70's and nobody has created a genetically...This is all citrus trees though. It doesn't really matter what kind of oranges you grow. This disease has been slowly spreading from China since the 70's and nobody has created a genetically modified orange tree yet that can resist the disease.
That's a great litmus test.
I made friends with someone that was excommunicated by their old friends yet seemed decent enough. Lo and behold, we don't talk anymore.
They were extremely emotionally manipulative and caused a lot of collateral damage with every "emotional moment" over nothing. While it didn't affect me personally, I couldn't tolerate their awful patterns. I explicitly told them why we don't talk anymore because I hate ghosting, and that turned into another "woe is me" moment, just reinforcing my decision to cut them out!