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Comment on TownsFolk | Official launch trailer in ~games
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Comment on Only law can prevent extinction - Eliezer Yudkowsky in ~society
rosco LinkI hate this framing. I'm going to back up from the AI angle, but the concept of state based violence as legitimate (via predictability and institutional source) and non-state violence as...I hate this framing. I'm going to back up from the AI angle, but the concept of state based violence as legitimate (via predictability and institutional source) and non-state violence as illegitimate is bunk. That framework does so much heavy lifting for justifying institutional violence as it morally encodes it and presents it as something neutral and procedural. It allows for unbalanced presentation of events, i.e. hostages vs. prisoners, terrorists vs. soldiers, rockets vs. airstrikes. I think we've spent the last few years watching the consequences of that perspective bleed out throughout the world: invasions, bombings, and genocide.
It feels primed to stoked the neoliberal fear of change. Keep to the laws we know, the violence we know, because a different violence will be worse. And then descends into the usual fear mongering of life or death rhetoric and threats to justify the state violence. I'm not going to be calling for the death of anyone specifically, but this perspective is why we don't see change in our institutions. MLK only makes gains if there is the thread of a Malcom X. The state, the monopoly, and the institution only make change when there is a threat behind the complaint. It's worth considering that changes were made at United Healthcare following the murder of Brian Thomson. We can have think piece after think piece of how we need to regulate AI, but it might actually take some localized violence for the likes of OpenAI to get aboard that train. If you can't just steamroll the populace without consequences, you're more likely to play ball.
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Comment on How to find (a) new music (community)? in ~music
rosco (edited )LinkMost of the old sites I used to frequent have closed, but some are still kicking!. The most common way I find new bands is listening to the upcoming artists at a few venues that have always been a...Most of the old sites I used to frequent have closed, but some are still kicking!.
The most common way I find new bands is listening to the upcoming artists at a few venues that have always been a showcase for great new talent. The Pop Scene events at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco is a big one. I was able to see the Arctic Monkeys there before they blew up. My sister saw Vampire Weekend. Lot of eventual big acts roll right through. Not everything is a hit, but I look at their calendar pretty frequently to hear new bands. Ditto for Thee Stork Club in Oakland, The Chapel in SF, and Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz. Other venues I frequented in my 20s, like the Independent or Slims, work too. Other than that, sometime I'll see who is opening for bands that I like. Usually they'll be in the same ballpark.
Honestly it's quite a bit of sifting and I only get in the mood once every few months while I'm making my seasonal playlist. I think it's tough to do a music chat on here because people have such wide ranging tastes, but there is always the option to make a monthly "new music" post.
Edit - I just looked through the Chapel calendar and honestly I'm very into 1/2 the bands playing (and very sad to see all 4 nights of OSEEs is sold out) and going to be checking out the other 1/2 I don't know tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder, looks like I might be buying some tickets for the summer!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
rosco (edited )Link ParentMan, I love this. I'd be so keen to participate! I would assume that most of the folks you'd end up being paired with or going to event times with would be pretty awesome or at least down to...Man, I love this. I'd be so keen to participate! I would assume that most of the folks you'd end up being paired with or going to event times with would be pretty awesome or at least down to earth. Volunteering tends to bring out fun, compassionate people, it would be interesting if this does too.
It does sound like it's mostly solving the issue of local culture though. Anecdotally, we found it really interesting how much of a "my freedom over yours" Berlin embraces. Almost in an a USA way. Like they smoke indoors, they litter or walk away from their trash (beers bottles and wrappers) when picnicking, and play music loudly. It's the only place I've ever had a cigarette flicked at me while just walking down the street quietly. And I look fucking German!
All to say, Berlin is a wonderful city, a fun city, and has some really unique quirks. I'm excited they are tackling some of the issues around trash, maybe they can address indoor smoking next!
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Comment on PBR and Grillo's Pickles are releasing a limited-edition pickle beer in ~food
rosco Link ParentWe have a local one from Fieldworks Brewery. The first sip is great, the second is pretty good, then you realize you have to drink an entire pint. Glad I got to try it and will likely never have...We have a local one from Fieldworks Brewery. The first sip is great, the second is pretty good, then you realize you have to drink an entire pint. Glad I got to try it and will likely never have another one.
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Comment on Which covers did it better than (or put a fresh twist on) the original? in ~music
rosco LinkBreathing and reminding myself that everyone's take is valid and that my musical tastes are just that, tastes haha. ;) I have my own hot takes coming it. Country Road - Whitney Just One Look -...Breathing and reminding myself that everyone's take is valid and that my musical tastes are just that, tastes haha. ;) I have my own hot takes coming it.
Country Road - Whitney
Just One Look - Derevolutions
Cold Hearth - Elton John et. all if it counts as it's quite the mashup.
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Comment on Street Fighter | Official trailer in ~movies
rosco Link ParentI'm pretty excited for this and some of the casting choices are wild! Like Orville Peck as Vega? Did someone see his mask and think, yeah let's do that. And 50 Cent is such a funny choice for...I'm pretty excited for this and some of the casting choices are wild! Like Orville Peck as Vega? Did someone see his mask and think, yeah let's do that. And 50 Cent is such a funny choice for Balrog. Also, Dan Hibiki is going to be in the mix?!
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Comment on How are we all feeling about piracy these days? in ~movies
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Comment on How are we all feeling about piracy these days? in ~movies
rosco Link ParentAlso, jumping in for an iptorrents invite if you still have some! Thanks so much!Also, jumping in for an iptorrents invite if you still have some! Thanks so much!
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Comment on Inside Doug Liman’s $70 million AI-made movie starring Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot in ~movies
rosco LinkI am in love that Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot are starring in this! You could not pick two better arrogant, self important pariahs to continue the downward spiral that is their careers. A...I am in love that Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot are starring in this! You could not pick two better arrogant, self important pariahs to continue the downward spiral that is their careers. A magnificent toast to a dumpster fire of a movie. May it be the final nail for each of them.
Also, I still contend Red Notice was the first AI written movie. The awkwardly shoehorned in Millenial and Boomer wink wink, nod nods were just too heavy handed and frequent to be human.
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How are we all feeling about piracy these days?
So with the Paramount acquisition, all the new HP content, and the general state of both TV and Movie ownership are people returning to the high seas? I was an eager participant of the first and...
So with the Paramount acquisition, all the new HP content, and the general state of both TV and Movie ownership are people returning to the high seas?
I was an eager participant of the first and second wave of piracy in the early and late 00s, and considering the re-consolidation of the entertainment industry and the seemingly nefarious acquisitions of late, I am considering hoisting the black flag once again. I guess this post has two objectives: 1. how are other people navigating our changing media landscape, and 2. for those who have stayed immersed in piracy or have returned to it how have things changed in the last decade or so. Obviously Megavideo and Putlocker are no more, so are there directions to point folks who are just getting back to it. This can be streaming, torrenting, anything really.
Caveat: Let's not even give the horrible human that is JK airtime. I mentioned HP because folks might want to indulge without supporting but if we can keep the discussion to piracy that would be awesome!
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Comment on Dual national Londoner stranded in Spain by new border rule in ~travel
rosco Link ParentI guess maybe I can chime in as a UK dual national living abroad, I had no idea about this rule change and if my wife and I travelled to the UK would not have been aware. Historically I use...I guess maybe I can chime in as a UK dual national living abroad, I had no idea about this rule change and if my wife and I travelled to the UK would not have been aware.
Historically I use whatever passport either 1. gets me through customs fastest or 2. is the passport of my current "home country". I live in the US currently, so if I'll be coming back home and not want to justify why I don't have a stamp in my passport, I'd be going into the UK on my US passport. If you've ever come back to the US, particularly under this administration, it's a no no to have used another passport. Conversely, when living in the Netherlands I would often use my UK passport so I could skip the longer line and I was just going back to the Netherlands so no worry of a check in the US.
So while I understand that we should probably all be aware of these changes, if you don't live in country I'm not sure where this would have been made apparent for me. Yes, it's a good idea to be up to date on all the new laws, regulations, etc; but rarely does anyone do that. I do travel with both passports if I am going to the UK, but I don't begrudge those who don't.
All to say, trying to navigate multiple citizenships and bureaucracy can be difficult.
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Comment on Am I German or autistic? in ~health.mental
rosco LinkThis is amazing. My wife is German (decent) and incredibly anal. She scored Both to my Neither and we're having a very good laugh that we both feel well represented by our representative...This is amazing. My wife is German (decent) and incredibly anal. She scored Both to my Neither and we're having a very good laugh that we both feel well represented by our representative conclusion statements.
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Comment on Am I German or autistic? in ~health.mental
rosco Link ParentYeah, there were a few questions without answers I agreed with but in those I just picked one. I also got neither which may explain the technique.Yeah, there were a few questions without answers I agreed with but in those I just picked one. I also got neither which may explain the technique.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 6/4/26 in ~hobbies
rosco Link ParentThat's exciting! It's so fun to see them come to fruition from a pit. We had one that ended up getting about 25 inches tall with like 8-10 leaves before I killed it by forgetting to get someone to...snailtank avocado
That's exciting! It's so fun to see them come to fruition from a pit. We had one that ended up getting about 25 inches tall with like 8-10 leaves before I killed it by forgetting to get someone to water it while we were on vacation. RIP Jeffery. Hoping yours leafs soon!
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 6/4/26 in ~hobbies
rosco LinkWe're still just dealing with the potted plants on the patio, but man have things exploded. We've been having wild weather this late/winter and early spring - like day in February that were over...We're still just dealing with the potted plants on the patio, but man have things exploded. We've been having wild weather this late/winter and early spring - like day in February that were over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Last week averaged between 75-80 degrees all week. I finally adapted to the change and started watering more like 2 weeks ago. Since then everything has exploded!!! The lemon and lime trees are both bursting with new foliage and buds. My Black Mission Fig finally bounced back and is in full foliage and we even have 3-4 figs sprouting! I mentioned last time, but the Pride of Madeira continues to start new buds. I think in like a month it'll be gorgeous and I'll finally post some photos. Even the olive trees, both of which are effectively dwarf in their 20 gallon pots, are starting to bud. Hoping we get a few olives from them this year.
Outside of all those the succulents are going nuts, our grape vine is starting to recover from the shock of deers trimming it's initial grown, and the Peony is sprouting new shoots like crazy!
After a very sad stretch of gardening in 2025, 2026 is shaping right up!
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Comment on Boomer hate in ~society
rosco LinkI can't speak for everyone, but I think it's because of how out of touch they seem as a generation. I'm going to call out two things on the front end though, 1. I'd wager a good amount of Tildes...I can't speak for everyone, but I think it's because of how out of touch they seem as a generation. I'm going to call out two things on the front end though, 1. I'd wager a good amount of Tildes user base is well educated and lives in areas that are relatively wealthy and that 2. they most often interact with older folks who are fine to well off. Those two points will color a lot of the opinions in this thread. I fall solidly into that camp and be speaking anecdotally with those glasses on. I live in coastal California and the vast majority of my neighbors are retirees who bought their houses for peanuts sometime between 1970 and 2010. There are plenty of boomers who are headed into the late game with little to no money. That is a reality, but it's not who many of us see in our day to day, either in our community or in the media we consume. My parents would be among them had they not bought their houses (divorced) in the bay area. Now they will both be retiring comfortably.
My parents grew up poor and have stayed quite progressive, so our conversations are largely pleasant. But even with their best intentions they can often come off as out of touch. When I grumble about home ownership being out of reach, they'll sometimes reply with the standard "well we had a 12% morgage!". Yes, mom, on a house that cost 1.5 your annual salary. In their era, a postman could live on his route and own his own home. Their postman, Charlie, did forever until he retired two years ago. That just isn't the experience for us. Pre election, my mom kept talking about how good the economy was doing because her retirement, gotten from selling her house in the bay area, was tied up in the stock market. She didn't understand why our generation felt like things weren't going well. We talked about the "K" economy. How she was benefitting from what was seeming like a pretty barren landscape for a number of us. How I don't have investments, but my cost of living had doubled in like 2 years. So even with best intent it was a frustrating conversation.
Now take the conversation to those who aren't attempting to be empathetic or are out right aggressive. I'm on the local planning commission and the people - vast majority boomers - who come to speak could not be more tone def, obnoxious, or out of touch if they tried. I am the sole commissioner under 60 and the majority of their comments are spewed out as they make deep eye contact with me or one of the city staffer, all of whom are around my age. They talk about the "trash" moving into town. How "nobody wants to work anymore". How "our generation is ruining their quaint little town". How we don't need affordable housing, "not everyone gets to drive a Mercedes and not everyone gets to live here!" They work tirelessly to ensure the life they got from their average 9-5 life cannot be accessed by anyone in our generation working a similar job with similar hours. And they do so with the "holier than thou" attitude of an evangelical preacher.
So while theoretically and academically I understand that there is nuance to the generational question. That economics and wealth play a larger role in the frustration than age or generation. And that reasonably arbitrarily hating a group makes no sense. Fuck Boomers. Fuck them for the ignorance they spew on a regular basis. Fuck them for the regressive policies they actively push at every level of government. Locally we call them Q-tip for their white hair and white shoes. The better part of me likes a number of them in town and knows that I'm being just as short sighted as them in thinking it, but fuck Q-tips.
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Comment on TV series suggestions in ~tv
rosco Link ParentOooh, pirate shows are always a +1 for me! Sounds great!Oooh, pirate shows are always a +1 for me! Sounds great!
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Comment on TV series suggestions in ~tv
rosco Link ParentMan, sooooo excited to check out Mr Inbetween, El Encargado, and Jury Duty! All sound like they are right up my alley!!!! I'm loving all the international recommendations that I've never even...Man, sooooo excited to check out Mr Inbetween, El Encargado, and Jury Duty! All sound like they are right up my alley!!!! I'm loving all the international recommendations that I've never even heard of! And Jury Duty sounds light and perfect for right now!
I think the only one I'll leave off is Landman. I can't stand Taylor Sheridan and his libertarian circle jerk!
Thanks again for all the suggestions!!!!
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Comment on TV series suggestions in ~tv
rosco Link ParentI love One Piece and Primal looks so good! Definitely watching both! My mom suggested Abbott Elementary and I think that's the perfect level of fun and cozy for us right now, it's likely headed to...I love One Piece and Primal looks so good! Definitely watching both! My mom suggested Abbott Elementary and I think that's the perfect level of fun and cozy for us right now, it's likely headed to the top of the list!
I hadn't heard of For All Mankind or Your Friends and Neighbors but those look great!
Excited to check them all out! Thanks again!
Did you make this?!? It looks awesome!