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  1. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Thanks for the clarification on that! It sounds like the Venn diagram of each genre overlaps nearly entirely.

    Thanks for the clarification on that! It sounds like the Venn diagram of each genre overlaps nearly entirely.

  2. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    For most people, myself included, this is their first introduction to the isekai sub-genre. More specifically, this is being branded as LitRPG rather than isekai because of the leveling systems...

    For most people, myself included, this is their first introduction to the isekai sub-genre. More specifically, this is being branded as LitRPG rather than isekai because of the leveling systems involved rather than just surviving in a different world. The differentiation may be small, but it seems to be considered an adjacent sub-genre. I do not have any experience with isekai, so my understanding of this may be off.

  3. Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health

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    I primarily use Wishtrend and occasionally yesstyle. It seems like Wishtrend recently opened a US store for their Dear Klair's brand, which has been my favorite so works for me! Beauty of Joseon,...

    I primarily use Wishtrend and occasionally yesstyle. It seems like Wishtrend recently opened a US store for their Dear Klair's brand, which has been my favorite so works for me!

    Beauty of Joseon, Round Lab, and COSRX are other very popular brands all with great sunscreens and other skincare products. I'm sure many of the other brands stocked are great and it likely comes down to what works for your skin the best.

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  4. Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health

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    Bemotrizinol has been approved for use in the European Union since 2000 and is a common ingredient found in sunscreens in Asia and Australia. It's been proven effective and safe for quite a long...

    Bemotrizinol has been approved for use in the European Union since 2000 and is a common ingredient found in sunscreens in Asia and Australia. It's been proven effective and safe for quite a long time. The Swiss company DSM-Firmenich lobbied to get it approved and were granted 18 months of exclusive rights in the US.

    There are plenty of online retailers that sell European and Asian sunscreens using bemotrizinol already. Based on recommendations, I've been using Korean sunscreens for years which have been significantly more effective than traditional American sunscreens.

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  5. Comment on Movie fatigue in ~movies

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    The world of cinema is vast and blanket recommendations without any guidelines are unlikely to yield useful results for you. What did you enjoy about 12 Angry Men? Something I do to find new stuff...

    The world of cinema is vast and blanket recommendations without any guidelines are unlikely to yield useful results for you. What did you enjoy about 12 Angry Men?

    Something I do to find new stuff is look at movies I've watched that I enjoyed and look into the cast and crew. Does the director have other movies that seem interesting? Perhaps the writers? If you like the look of a movie, consider what else the cinematographer has done. Enjoyed the performances of a specific actor? Take a look at some of their other films.

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  6. Comment on Movie fatigue in ~movies

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    It would help to get a bit more information about what you like or typically enjoy watching. Are you more interested in English speaking American films or films from other countries/languages?...

    It would help to get a bit more information about what you like or typically enjoy watching. Are you more interested in English speaking American films or films from other countries/languages? What genres have you typically gravitated towards? What directors do you enjoy?

    6 votes

  7. Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk

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    I had a place I used to live near that called that the Triple P

    I had a place I used to live near that called that the Triple P

  8. Comment on The raspberry danish latte is making its way around the world after its inventors at a US small town coffee shop decided to share the recipe in ~food

  9. Comment on Megathread: April Fools' Day 2026 on the internet in ~talk

  10. Comment on Project Hail Mary - Discussion thread in ~movies

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    I read the book about a month ago in preparation for watching the movie and I'm very glad I did. The film was emotional and heartfelt, but glossed over the technical/scientific details entirely....

    I read the book about a month ago in preparation for watching the movie and I'm very glad I did. The film was emotional and heartfelt, but glossed over the technical/scientific details entirely. While not paramount to the core emotional story of Ryland and Rocky, those details really breathed some extra depth into the story.

    To me it was a story about friendship and ingenuity at the edges of space. The film only did a good job at capturing the former. Without any time on the theorizing and the experimentation, it felt like an emotional montage and never breathed in the moment.

    All that said, I was still a teary eyed mess most of the film. Had fun, would watch again!

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  11. Comment on Sturgill Simpson's new album released early on YouTube (Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds - Mutiny After Midnight) (2026) in ~music

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    Update: Guess this was a sneak peak and the link is now dead.

    Update: Guess this was a sneak peak and the link is now dead.

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  12. Comment on Sturgill Simpson's new album released early on YouTube (Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds - Mutiny After Midnight) (2026) in ~music

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    The official release is March 18, but it's available to listen to early! Sturgill Simpson is one of the few people in modern country music that I actively listen to and this album is really great....

    The official release is March 18, but it's available to listen to early! Sturgill Simpson is one of the few people in modern country music that I actively listen to and this album is really great.

    https://www.mutinyaftermidnight.com/

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    With the Oscar nominations out, several theaters near me have been programming the international feature film picks. Sirāt was a tense ride, much in the same way Sorcerer is. They both build up...

    With the Oscar nominations out, several theaters near me have been programming the international feature film picks.

    Sirāt was a tense ride, much in the same way Sorcerer is. They both build up tension and end somewhere you're unlikely to expect from the first half. The soundtrack by Kangding Ray is an incredible mix of hypnotic ambient tracks and dark, ecstatic techno. As someone who spent a lot of time at festivals and grew up listening to techno, this soundtrack is instantly one of my favorites. The emotional arc of the film stumbled for me, but it was still a experience worth seeing on the big screen.

    It Was Just an Accident was blisteringly funny and a powerful political statement. The whole film felt deeply personal, painfully human, and emotionally cathartic. Where Sirāt falls apart at the end for me, this film comes together into something special. I still need to see The Secret Agent which I've heard lots of praise about, but It Was Just an Accident is my standout nomination at the moment.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Frankenstein' join Criterion Collection in ~movies

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    It's great that some Netflix titles are getting the Criterion treatment. I would love to see May December and I'm Thinking of Ending Things get proper physical releases as well.

    It's great that some Netflix titles are getting the Criterion treatment. I would love to see May December and I'm Thinking of Ending Things get proper physical releases as well.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    The description sounds right up my alley! I've got these bookmarked after I get through a couple other things first. I'm trying out Ursula K. Le Guin after hearing her work recommended so often...

    The description sounds right up my alley! I've got these bookmarked after I get through a couple other things first.

    I'm trying out Ursula K. Le Guin after hearing her work recommended so often from friends and online. Rocannon's World felt like a good start since it's the first entry in the Hainish Cycle.

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  18. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    In the last couple weeks I finished Project Hail Mary and am now thoroughly waiting in anticipation for the film adaptation. I've got tickets for an early 70mm screening in a couple weeks. I also...

    In the last couple weeks I finished Project Hail Mary and am now thoroughly waiting in anticipation for the film adaptation. I've got tickets for an early 70mm screening in a couple weeks.

    I also read We Are Legion (We Are Bob). Really fun, but not entirely to my taste. I may continue with the series eventually, but I'm in no rush. Reading about a programmer who loves making Star Trek and other contemporary nerdy references just didn't engage me.

    A few days ago I picked up There Is No Antimemetics Division after seeing @HelmetTesterTJ mention it in the last thread. Really enjoyed the blend of sci-fi and cosmic horror! I may circle back to their other recommendations of The Ministry of Time and Lexicon.

    The general premise of forgetting important things lead me to my next pick, The Memory Police. I'm just over halfway through and it's a very fun change of pace from all the sci-fi I've been reading, focusing more on magical realism I suppose.

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  19. Comment on Here are your choices for a self-hosted ebook server in ~books

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    Just set up a Booklore instance on my home server and I'm really liking it! Managing metadata feels significantly less clunky than Calibre. Searching for and swapping covers is super easy. The...

    Just set up a Booklore instance on my home server and I'm really liking it! Managing metadata feels significantly less clunky than Calibre. Searching for and swapping covers is super easy. The OPDS server setup was fairly easy and I can now sync with koreader which is extra handy since I'm using a Pocketbook device.

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  20. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    This isn't entirely true, hot tea and other drinks in the winter is absolutely normal in Russia. However, I was surprised that street vendor ice cream sells very well in the winter. They don't...

    This isn't entirely true, hot tea and other drinks in the winter is absolutely normal in Russia.

    However, I was surprised that street vendor ice cream sells very well in the winter. They don't need freezers so it's easy to set up a table to sell it. It also doesn't melt on you while you're eating it!

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