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Comment on Hisense TVs show ads during normal operation in ~tech
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Comment on Hisense TVs show ads during normal operation in ~tech
preposterous LinkFWIW, NextDNS is an easy to setup line of defence for this kind of enshitification. It also works on the iPhone, I have no ads anywhere except the YouTube app (for which I use an Albania tunnel so...FWIW, NextDNS is an easy to setup line of defence for this kind of enshitification. It also works on the iPhone, I have no ads anywhere except the YouTube app (for which I use an Albania tunnel so I get no ads)
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Comment on ‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: US candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate in some products in ~food
preposterous Link ParentTreets uses choviva and I found it pretty compelling. However: ChoViva uses palm oil which is a major deforestation driver and orang outang killer (not only by destroying their forest but also by...Treets uses choviva and I found it pretty compelling.
However: ChoViva uses palm oil which is a major deforestation driver and orang outang killer (not only by destroying their forest but also by actively killing them, look it up if you think you have the stomach). So that’s a no go for me until they reformulate without palm oil. What’s the point if the substitute also causes suffering and destruction on a massive scale.
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Comment on Norwegian influencer buys failed property development in Spain to build ‘self-sufficient’ eco-community – Modern Eco Village plans to erect 500 homes, schools and shops in ~design
preposterous Link ParentHa, I was under the impression housing was cheaper in Spain (outside of major metros like Madrid etc)Ha, I was under the impression housing was cheaper in Spain (outside of major metros like Madrid etc)
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Comment on Norwegian influencer buys failed property development in Spain to build ‘self-sufficient’ eco-community – Modern Eco Village plans to erect 500 homes, schools and shops in ~design
preposterous Link ParentI was being charitable in my interpretation :)I was being charitable in my interpretation :)
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure Schedule: April - September 2026 in ~games
preposterous Link ParentJust chiming in for the pastebin: https://paste.tildeverse.org/Just chiming in for the pastebin: https://paste.tildeverse.org/
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Comment on Norwegian influencer buys failed property development in Spain to build ‘self-sufficient’ eco-community – Modern Eco Village plans to erect 500 homes, schools and shops in ~design
preposterous (edited )LinkSelf sufficient, in Spain? The place that’s looking more like the Sahara everyday and has massive droughts + fore problems? I’m sure the land was cheap but that an interesting choice. This is...Self sufficient, in Spain? The place that’s looking more like the Sahara everyday and has massive droughts + fore problems? I’m sure the land was cheap but that an interesting choice.
This is presumably aimed at rich foreigners:
from one bedroom and 50 square meters (538 sq ft) starting at €165,375, to four bedrooms and 150 square meters (1,614 sq ft) for €479,588. You can also add empty modules as desired for €84,000 each. Then there are the villas: the standard, two-story villa costs €770,000, and the most luxurious one is €1.4 million.
AFAIK the fiscal climate in Spain is rather detrimental to rich people, which makes this choice an even more interesting one.
At least it’ll be EMF free they say…
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Comment on I'm going to Thailand next week. Looking for advice on clothing. in ~travel
preposterous LinkWhatever you do make sure to get tropical mosquito repellent. I caught dengue in koh phangan and I don’t recommend it. Make sure you have good travel insurance (safety wing absolutely sucks, ask...Whatever you do make sure to get tropical mosquito repellent. I caught dengue in koh phangan and I don’t recommend it. Make sure you have good travel insurance (safety wing absolutely sucks, ask me how I know) because hospital bills can get expensive (around 800–1000 usd/day)
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: February 2026 Nominations Topic in ~games
preposterous Link ParentYes, I haven't played any of the previous ones; it stands on its own. Maybe you'll miss a reference or two but it doesn't hurt the story or anything.Yes, I haven't played any of the previous ones; it stands on its own. Maybe you'll miss a reference or two but it doesn't hurt the story or anything.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
preposterous LinkI have never really “gotten” Minecraft. But I feel like I’m missing out. What do you all get up to on this server? Is it to build things or more of a social experience where you meet people? I’d...I have never really “gotten” Minecraft. But I feel like I’m missing out. What do you all get up to on this server? Is it to build things or more of a social experience where you meet people? I’d like to get it but it feels like it’s flying over my head.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: February 2026 Nominations Topic in ~games
preposterous LinkNomination: Mother 3 It’s a game that is unique in my opinion. A rollercoaster of emotions and given the medium (GBA), it does a very good job at conveying a solid story. And the combat system is...Nomination: Mother 3
It’s a game that is unique in my opinion. A rollercoaster of emotions and given the medium (GBA), it does a very good job at conveying a solid story. And the combat system is unusual, because you can try and hit on the beat of the combat music (different for each enemy type) to get extra multipliers. But you don’t have to, I suck at these rythm things and I could still beat the enemies it just took a little longer.
It was released in Japanese only but there is a community English translation of excellent quality.
My favourite game I played last year. Even if it doesn’t end up in the roster, I strongly encourage you all to give it a shot it’s fun.
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Comment on Spotify will soon sell hardcover and paperback books through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org in ~books
preposterous Link ParentIs this available to anyone? I have a duo premium, I dgaf about the audiobooks, but I don’t see how to get their basic plan instead. Following the instructions the only options are premium plans.eligible to remove audiobooks from my subscription
Is this available to anyone? I have a duo premium, I dgaf about the audiobooks, but I don’t see how to get their basic plan instead. Following the instructions the only options are premium plans.
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Comment on What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise in ~health
preposterous Link ParentFor me it’s because it ranges from unpleasant to downright despicable to hike through a parking lot in barren industrial/commercial wasteland with vehicles idling so I can get to the entrance...For me it’s because it ranges from unpleasant to downright despicable to hike through a parking lot in barren industrial/commercial wasteland with vehicles idling so I can get to the entrance store. And so I’ll try to park closer. Also, carting whatever heavy/bulky stuff I bought is easier if the car is closer.
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Comment on EU says TikTok faces large fine over "addictive design" in ~tech
preposterous Link ParentExactly. Also, it took 10 years or more for anything whatsoever to happen. 10 years to rake money in and assert a dominant position on the market. Nothing to see here, business is still great and...Exactly. Also, it took 10 years or more for anything whatsoever to happen. 10 years to rake money in and assert a dominant position on the market.
Nothing to see here, business is still great and acting against society and people is still profitable.
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Comment on UK Appeals court state RuneScape gold counts as property and can be stolen, in $700k bombshell case in ~games
preposterous Link ParentGame studios: “hold my beer”They can't just toss a line about how everything is valueless into the EULA and leave it at that.
Game studios: “hold my beer”
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Comment on GameSir Pocket Taco Kickstarter has been launched in ~games
preposterous Link ParentMullvad is the only vpn I trust. It’s from the pirate party in Sweden.Mullvad is the only vpn I trust. It’s from the pirate party in Sweden.
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Comment on Feeling weird about my career with respect to AI in ~life
preposterous LinkI hear this pessimism about AI all around, and I don’t quite get it (from my perspective) I use AI often for my work (and outside), but I enjoy the help. I use it as a kind of rubber duck and the...I hear this pessimism about AI all around, and I don’t quite get it (from my perspective)
I use AI often for my work (and outside), but I enjoy the help. I use it as a kind of rubber duck and the same way I’d take to a peer to figure out the solution to a problem, or iterate over architecture, or even code. But ultimately, I’m in charge and I write the code (based on some AI suggestions sometimes, and based on our discussions).
I find this much more pleasant, the AI becomes just a (very fancy) tool rather than I becoming its agent. I really see it the same as a bicycle: you can still walk if you want but by using a bicycle you go much further much faster with less effort. Someone still has to steer the bicycle, shift the gears, décide which route to take, and watch out for cars and pedestrians and trees etc.
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Comment on What's the coolest thrift store find you've ever scored? in ~talk
preposterous LinkThrifts stores aren’t great here in Switzerland. They’re expensive and don’t have all that much stuff. But because I want to brag, I’ll mention four deals I got on the classifieds (next best...Thrifts stores aren’t great here in Switzerland. They’re expensive and don’t have all that much stuff.
But because I want to brag, I’ll mention four deals I got on the classifieds (next best thing):
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Bang and olufsen 1986 Pentas for 50.-, I recapped them and fixed the rubber on the drivers. Cost me an extra 50.- and I now have amazing speakers for 100.-
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Bang and olufsen beosystem 2300 (with a pair of speakers, the wall mounting bracket, a remote, and the glass) for 20.-, just had to change the belts for the cassette tape deck and the sliding doors. I haven’t refoamed the speakers yet. It’s the version with a standard aux input.
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30.- HP laser jet workgroup type printer, normally sells for 200–300.-
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90.- Brother professional document scanner (standalone), normally sells for 300–500.-
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Comment on Pebble Round 2 announced in ~tech
preposterous LinkStill comes with a whopping 30 days warranty, return warranty shipping at your expense (good luck overseas). On a 200$ device from a company with no track record. It looks like a cool watch but...Still comes with a whopping 30 days warranty, return warranty shipping at your expense (good luck overseas). On a 200$ device from a company with no track record. It looks like a cool watch but I’ll pass for that reason.
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Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books
preposterous Link ParentCame here to mention that. I really liked the first book and I think about it often. I don’t see spiders hanging out in my home the same way anymore after this book :)Children of Time
Came here to mention that. I really liked the first book and I think about it often. I don’t see spiders hanging out in my home the same way anymore after this book :)
idk. There are no YT ads in Albania.