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Comment on The year’s smartest game asks: Is civil democracy just a fantasy? (gifted link) in ~games
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Comment on The year’s smartest game asks: Is civil democracy just a fantasy? (gifted link) in ~games
phoenixrises LinkAm I dumb or is this article only 2 paragraphs? My archive search is yielding nothing but maybe I"m just bad at looking. I loved Metaphor Refantazio this year and would love to read the author's...Am I dumb or is this article only 2 paragraphs? My archive search is yielding nothing but maybe I"m just bad at looking.
I loved Metaphor Refantazio this year and would love to read the author's thoughts!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of November 17 in ~games
phoenixrises LinkI've been away because of stress and also just regular life events (just got back from a friend's wedding!) Grateful for people that posted though, I feel like stepping back is good so it's not...I've been away because of stress and also just regular life events (just got back from a friend's wedding!)
Grateful for people that posted though, I feel like stepping back is good so it's not just all my comments!Humble has a bunch of good Telltale games on sale for $12 (make sure you get the price slider properly)
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/the-telltale-collectionall the games are great if you don't have any, highly recommend Wolf Among Us if you haven't played it yet!
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
phoenixrises Link ParentPay no attention to the phoenixes behind the very flammable curtain.Pay no attention to the phoenixes behind the very flammable curtain.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
phoenixrises Link ParentNo complaints from me, welcome to the Phoenix Club!No complaints from me, welcome to the Phoenix Club!
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Comment on Wonder announces acquisition of Grubhub in ~food
phoenixrises Link ParentBoston has a couple actually, Time Out Market: https://www.timeoutmarket.com/boston/ High Street Place: https://www.highstreetplace.com/ Hub Hall: https://www.hubhallboston.com/ NYC also has a...Boston has a couple actually,
Time Out Market: https://www.timeoutmarket.com/boston/
High Street Place: https://www.highstreetplace.com/
Hub Hall: https://www.hubhallboston.com/NYC also has a Time Out Market, iirc and Chelsea Market
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Comment on The man problem | “Why are men moving right?” in ~life.men
phoenixrises Link ParentThe original comment literally does say: Obvious exaggeration here, but if I gave you a quote from Hitler, and got you to agree that it was a good quote (I don't know any "good ideas" from him,...The original comment literally does say:
I don't think this precludes her from ever having a good take, but I think it's very important to take this into account before taking her too seriously when she discusses gender-related issues
Obvious exaggeration here, but if I gave you a quote from Hitler, and got you to agree that it was a good quote (I don't know any "good ideas" from him, per se, but just exaggerating for effect) and then told you, oh it's Hitler, wouldn't you also appreciate the context? More context isn't a bad thing.
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Comment on The man problem | “Why are men moving right?” in ~life.men
phoenixrises Link Parentwhat a condescending thing to say. If a broken clock is right twice a day i'd love to know that before spouting off the wrong time.Rude? Probably. Not intended though, and I apologise if you feel that way. Although, I could do without being told what to think about someone on YouTube before even having the chance of creating an opinion of my own.
what a condescending thing to say.
If a broken clock is right twice a day i'd love to know that before spouting off the wrong time.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
phoenixrises Link ParentI can be angry at two things at once. And I can also look my LGBTQ friends and tell them that at the very least I tried to reduce harm to them.I can be angry at two things at once. And I can also look my LGBTQ friends and tell them that at the very least I tried to reduce harm to them.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
phoenixrises Link ParentI'm gonna double respond to this because i'm so angry right now at this type of response. Leftists that are aware of the situation in Gaza generally understand the politics and understand the...I'm gonna double respond to this because i'm so angry right now at this type of response. Leftists that are aware of the situation in Gaza generally understand the politics and understand the rules that we've been playing by this whole time. First past the post, two party. It's always been that way and has been for the last 200 years or whatever. And we all know the type of irrational, irratic, "just finish the job" type of person Trump is. So instead of trying to do something about it with someone who might have a better chance of actually listening, leftists decided to throw it all away to... make a statement.
And now LGBTQ+ rights are in danger, minorities are in danger, and democracy is in danger. The same leftists probably won't ever get to vote in an election again.
I'm glad I'm not stupid and selfish enough to be this type of "leftist".
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
phoenixrises Link Parentyup and now anti-zionists get everything they wanted.yup and now anti-zionists get everything they wanted.
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Comment on US election results (other than presidential) thread in ~society
phoenixrises LinkAndy Kim won his race here in NJ and at least there's some small victory in a guy who seems pretty humble and down to Earth as a politician. A lot of people remember him as the representative that...Andy Kim won his race here in NJ and at least there's some small victory in a guy who seems pretty humble and down to Earth as a politician. A lot of people remember him as the representative that was photographed staying behind after January 6th to help clean up.
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Comment on American election mental health thread in ~health.mental
phoenixrises Link ParentAt this point, who knows. I'm going back next month to see friends and family, but then... we'll see.At this point, who knows. I'm going back next month to see friends and family, but then... we'll see.
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Comment on American election mental health thread in ~health.mental
phoenixrises LinkI'm just sad. I'm taking small comforts in things. I get to see Taiwan one more time at least before everything goes to shit. I live in a blue state along with most of my friends and loved ones....I'm just sad.
I'm taking small comforts in things. I get to see Taiwan one more time at least before everything goes to shit. I live in a blue state along with most of my friends and loved ones. My best friend married his now wife a month or so ago so she doesn't have to worry about visa stuff at least.
I'm just sad, disappointed and scared.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
phoenixrises Link ParentChocobean already said it but if you truly believe that trump isn't gonna just throw Taiwan under the bus because Xi gives him some flattery I have a bridge to sell you.Chocobean already said it but if you truly believe that trump isn't gonna just throw Taiwan under the bus because Xi gives him some flattery I have a bridge to sell you.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
phoenixrises Link ParentEveryone kinda said what already needed to be said but I'm just venting at this point. I hope those people who didn't vote can look at their mother's, wives, girlfriends, whoever in the face and...Everyone kinda said what already needed to be said but I'm just venting at this point. I hope those people who didn't vote can look at their mother's, wives, girlfriends, whoever in the face and tell them why they gave them up for their "principles"
Palestine is gonna be Jared fucking kushner's beach home now and my home country is getting invaded by China these next few years.
Principles my ass.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
phoenixrises Link ParentJust FYI, there's an event that I didn't know about that started today, just a bunch of battles against a Lapras EX deck!Just FYI, there's an event that I didn't know about that started today, just a bunch of battles against a Lapras EX deck!
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Comment on Striking New York Times tech workers ask people not to play Wordle or other NYT games in ~games
phoenixrises Link ParentOops, awkward! I knew they were striking but I didn't realize it was already discussed to boycott the games specifically.Oops, awkward! I knew they were striking but I didn't realize it was already discussed to boycott the games specifically.
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Striking New York Times tech workers ask people not to play Wordle or other NYT games
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Very much appreciated!!! I'm guessing they need new numbers since the exodus recently, I'll read through the archive link and make another comment about my thoughts after lunch, please feel free to mark my original comment as noise!