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  1. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (September 2026) in ~health.mental

  2. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (September 2026) in ~health.mental

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    My former therapist is on a long term medical leave of absence, so I've been looking for new therapists. I made a few appointments that went poorly, so it's been a discouraging experience....

    My former therapist is on a long term medical leave of absence, so I've been looking for new therapists. I made a few appointments that went poorly, so it's been a discouraging experience. Struggling to muster the motivation to keep looking.

    9 votes

  3. Comment on ‘This is crazy. This is insane’: Bill Gates has changed his mind about AI and jobs in ~comp

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    I agree with some of the things being said; however, I'm sick of billionaires telling people what is best for society. Even if it's one of the marginally less problematic billionaires. A...

    I agree with some of the things being said; however, I'm sick of billionaires telling people what is best for society. Even if it's one of the marginally less problematic billionaires. A billionaire's wealth represents their ability to step on the neck of their fellow humans and vampirically extract money from them. It does not represent their expertise in government, economics, or AI.

    30 votes

  4. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I've been playing Waterpark Simulator. Normally, I don't find simulator games that engaging, but this one seems to be the exception. It has a lot of silly surprises that keep me coming back to it.

    I've been playing Waterpark Simulator. Normally, I don't find simulator games that engaging, but this one seems to be the exception. It has a lot of silly surprises that keep me coming back to it.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Any obscure songs you'd like to share? in ~music

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    Future Prophecies - September Amara - Pulse September is drum and bass and Pulse is trance. Both songs are deeply significant to me on a personal level.

    Future Prophecies - September
    Amara - Pulse

    September is drum and bass and Pulse is trance. Both songs are deeply significant to me on a personal level.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on What are your gaming idiosyncracies? in ~games

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    I've played enough games by now that if a game doesn't seem to respect my time, or has some ridiculously tedious task then I will cheat. A trainer, hack, mod, etc. I'm pretty much over grinding...

    I've played enough games by now that if a game doesn't seem to respect my time, or has some ridiculously tedious task then I will cheat. A trainer, hack, mod, etc. I'm pretty much over grinding for things.

    Also, instead of finishing certain games sometimes I'll just stop playing and watch a game movie or a playthrough.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on How are we all feeling about piracy these days? in ~movies

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    When it comes to piracy, I like to ask myself this. Should only the wealthy have unlimited access to paid media/entertainment - art, literature, film, music, etc.? Should the poor be deprived of...

    When it comes to piracy, I like to ask myself this. Should only the wealthy have unlimited access to paid media/entertainment - art, literature, film, music, etc.? Should the poor be deprived of these things because they lack money?

    We exist in a largely capitalistic world intent on extracting the most amount of value from each and every person. Corporations aren't people. If buying isn't owning, then theft isn't stealing.

    11 votes

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

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    I recently finished Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike. It's basically a satire about D&D and capitalism. I really enjoyed it!

    I recently finished Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike. It's basically a satire about D&D and capitalism. I really enjoyed it!

    2 votes

  9. Comment on What video games would you say have the best stories? Feel free to suggest more than one. in ~games

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    +1 for Disco Elysium, Planescape: Torment, and Tyranny. Those games stand out to me because their storylines are exceptional. They tell stories that a book would struggle - and likely fail - to...

    +1 for Disco Elysium, Planescape: Torment, and Tyranny. Those games stand out to me because their storylines are exceptional. They tell stories that a book would struggle - and likely fail - to accomplish.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Avengers: Doomsday | Thor teaser in ~movies

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    Yeah, what you said makes sense. Though I think it's a good thing that the premise isn't immediately apparent just from the teasers. Click to view the hidden text The movie is likely about Dr....

    Yeah, what you said makes sense. Though I think it's a good thing that the premise isn't immediately apparent just from the teasers.

    Click to view the hidden text The movie is likely about Dr. Doom kidnapping the children of various powerful people (some from different time periods), extorting those parents, and bending them to his will. I don't quite remember the comic the movie is based off of, but it might be a combination of things. I think in one Dr. Doom has them compete in a gladiatorial tournament or something.
    1 vote

  11. Comment on The Odyssey | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Yeah, I think The Odyssey is at its best if when emphasized for fantasy or authenticity. The Odyssey as written has a LOT of moral lessons with the potential for a powerful message. This trailer...

    Yeah, I think The Odyssey is at its best if when emphasized for fantasy or authenticity. The Odyssey as written has a LOT of moral lessons with the potential for a powerful message. This trailer seems likes it's straddling an awkward middle line.

    8 votes

  12. Comment on V for Vendetta - 20th anniversary | Announcement trailer in ~movies

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    Think I'll watch this in theaters on 11/5/2026. Depending on how I feel afterward maybe I'll buy some bottles, gasoline, and storm matches. Purely for recreational purposes of course.

    Think I'll watch this in theaters on 11/5/2026. Depending on how I feel afterward maybe I'll buy some bottles, gasoline, and storm matches. Purely for recreational purposes of course.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on Atomic Heart II | Announcement in ~games

  14. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I've been playing Clair Obscure too. It's a beautiful game, but I stopped after Act 1. Despite my reflexes being decent I got frustrated by the QTEs - even on the easiest difficulty. It's a "turn...

    I've been playing Clair Obscure too. It's a beautiful game, but I stopped after Act 1. Despite my reflexes being decent I got frustrated by the QTEs - even on the easiest difficulty. It's a "turn based game", but also we want you to memorize this escalating series of dodge/parry/jump timings. No thanks! I'll just watch the cutscenes on youtube, lol.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Distributed Denial of Secrets in ~tech

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    This site is new to me and I thought it might be interesting to some people. Particularly, in light of the recent Lexipol leaks.

    This site is new to me and I thought it might be interesting to some people. Particularly, in light of the recent Lexipol leaks.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Snacks that aren't just sugar or crazy salty in ~food

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    I'll suggest something a little different - premium jerky. Not the stuff you can find in a gas station or a supermarket. Buy stuff online from people that make small batches. There a lot of...

    I'll suggest something a little different - premium jerky. Not the stuff you can find in a gas station or a supermarket. Buy stuff online from people that make small batches. There a lot of different flavors and kinds of jerky and jerky adjacent snacks. Try biltong - you might like it!

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Your favorite game OSTs in ~games

  19. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    I'd like to try it out if anyone still has an invite left!

    I'd like to try it out if anyone still has an invite left!