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  1. Comment on Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    I think this was one of the only races in which I was actually not unsatisfied by a Verstappen win. He definitely, definitely deserved this one.

    I think this was one of the only races in which I was actually not unsatisfied by a Verstappen win. He definitely, definitely deserved this one.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    Let's go! My boy TSU with a point at home. The guy is carrying the team right now, very very well done. Hulk could've picked it up with that first start, it was wild but he ruined it in the...

    Let's go! My boy TSU with a point at home. The guy is carrying the team right now, very very well done. Hulk could've picked it up with that first start, it was wild but he ruined it in the second. Alonso masterclass as always. Merc... nothing to say.

    Is Red Bull/Ferrari 1-4 dominance boring fans? 😛

    7 votes

  3. Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (April 2024) — Version 1.0 is out for Android! in ~tildes

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    Three Cheers is a fantastic app, really makes Tildes a fantastic mobile experience. Thank you so much for the developments!

    Three Cheers is a fantastic app, really makes Tildes a fantastic mobile experience. Thank you so much for the developments!

    5 votes

  4. Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games

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    Even the remakes I didn't enjoy as much as I did the originals. I suppose it's the fact I played the OGs on the Vita. Too bad I don't have it anymore :(

    Even the remakes I didn't enjoy as much as I did the originals. I suppose it's the fact I played the OGs on the Vita. Too bad I don't have it anymore :(

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    I've been stuck on an endless loop of The Smiths and a sprinkle of The Strokes, so, yeah, that's cool.

    I've been stuck on an endless loop of The Smiths and a sprinkle of The Strokes, so, yeah, that's cool.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Man, one of my biggest regrets is going to be not being able to see them. I had a chance at going to their concert in Porto in July but it didn't work out for me :( Glad the last album is a banger...

    Man, one of my biggest regrets is going to be not being able to see them. I had a chance at going to their concert in Porto in July but it didn't work out for me :(

    Glad the last album is a banger though, I'll miss 'em

    2 votes

  7. Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games

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    Definitely Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2. Hours and hours on those games on the PSX emulator on the PS Vita.. the graphics are a mess but the gameplay holds up extremely well! They're lovely...

    Definitely Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2. Hours and hours on those games on the PSX emulator on the PS Vita.. the graphics are a mess but the gameplay holds up extremely well! They're lovely games to play and impress for the era they're from.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    The one time I decide "okay, i'm really tired, i'll just watch the replay tomorrow at 9am..." I wake up to my friend + twitter + f1 app + f1 insta blowing up with "FERRARI 1-2!" "MAX DNF!" I'm...

    The one time I decide "okay, i'm really tired, i'll just watch the replay tomorrow at 9am..." I wake up to my friend + twitter + f1 app + f1 insta blowing up with "FERRARI 1-2!" "MAX DNF!"

    I'm never sleeping again

    plus that alonso penalty... sucks to be a fan of his right now.

    4 votes

  9. Comment on Alex Albon could take over Logan Sargeant's F1 car if crashed chassis is unrepairable in ~sports.motorsports

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    Just woke up to the news that this has been confirmed. When was the last time something like this has happened? This says a lot about how Williams sees Sargeant. At this point... they should've...

    Just woke up to the news that this has been confirmed. When was the last time something like this has happened?

    This says a lot about how Williams sees Sargeant. At this point... they should've just ripped the bandaid off and hired another driver.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    I was laying in bed watching this race on my laptop. I think around lap 40 I started nodding off... around lap 50 I start waking up again and the race was in the exact same situation. Really...

    I was laying in bed watching this race on my laptop. I think around lap 40 I started nodding off... around lap 50 I start waking up again and the race was in the exact same situation. Really hoping for better over the next few races. If Bahrain is like this.. I can't imagine how bad Miami will be

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    What I found much more interesting was how Sainz kept on his pace. I think had Leclerc not had the issues with his brakes, he'd have kept the P2.

    What I found much more interesting was how Sainz kept on his pace. I think had Leclerc not had the issues with his brakes, he'd have kept the P2.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    Russell was fighting an overheating engine throughout the race, while Hamilton had battery issues. Alonso in P9 breaks my heart :(

    Russell was fighting an overheating engine throughout the race, while Hamilton had battery issues.

    Alonso in P9 breaks my heart :(

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Side projects that were actually good? in ~music

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    For everyone who loves grunge bands Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, and the post-punk/hard-rock Audioslave, the natural continuation of your music journey will be Chris Cornell's solo work....

    For everyone who loves grunge bands Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, and the post-punk/hard-rock Audioslave, the natural continuation of your music journey will be Chris Cornell's solo work. Some of it is very side-project-y, in my opinion, but there are songs that, honestly, connect to me more than even some of the stuff he's done with those 3 bands. Have a listen to Steel Rain and feel Cornell's vocal work... shit's haunting. Can't Change Me is another one that's just... excellent. After Cornell's death, his daughter used some of his vocals and did a cover of Nothing Compares 2 U which is fantastic. To finish off, Casino Royale's opening theme, You Know My Name which is, imo, the second best theme in the modern James Bond era.

    No one sings like you anymore, Chris.

    edit: I just gave another listen to Can't Change Me, because I just realized there was a music video as I was writing this post and, wow. I don't know how to explain it, the harmony, the song changes as it progresses and it's just... so fucking good.

    edit 2: i found this music video too... When Bad Does Good is incredible

    edit 3: as a palestinian, I'd like to add The Promise to this long list

    edit 4: can't believe I've forgotten Preaching the End of the World

    5 votes

  14. Comment on F1 rejects Andretti bid to join by 2026 in ~sports.motorsports

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    Well, here's a new development. That meeting that FOM apparently tried to setup? They sent it by email and it went to spam. This is becoming quite ridiculous.

    Well, here's a new development. That meeting that FOM apparently tried to setup? They sent it by email and it went to spam.

    This is becoming quite ridiculous.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton to part ways in ~sports.motorsports

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    Here we are, it's the official confirmation that Hamilton is leaving Mercedes. No announcement from Ferrari yet though so, just maybe, Hamilton to Haas? It's really happening, though, holy shit....

    Here we are, it's the official confirmation that Hamilton is leaving Mercedes. No announcement from Ferrari yet though so, just maybe, Hamilton to Haas?

    It's really happening, though, holy shit.

    EDIT: The Ferrari announcement is out: https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1753133900925129140

    11 votes

  17. Comment on Lewis Hamilton set to join Ferrari in ~sports.motorsports

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    Leclerc wasn't passive at all at the start of 2022 when he had a real chance at the championship. Put him in a proper competition, with a real car, and you'll see a fired-up Leclerc. These people...

    Leclerc wasn't passive at all at the start of 2022 when he had a real chance at the championship. Put him in a proper competition, with a real car, and you'll see a fired-up Leclerc. These people are racers, and they'll push when pushed. It's going to be super interesting seeing these two as teammates, but Leclerc will not be moving to the sides for Hamilton, mate. 2025 is gonna be epic.

    3 votes

  18. Comment on Lewis Hamilton set to join Ferrari in ~sports.motorsports

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    I woke up to this 9 hours ago. It was still rumors and I thought, "nah, this isn't happening. same thing happened last year". I mean, it all started with Will Buxton pulling an ol' Albert Fabrega...

    I woke up to this 9 hours ago. It was still rumors and I thought, "nah, this isn't happening. same thing happened last year". I mean, it all started with Will Buxton pulling an ol' Albert Fabrega with his "absolutely massive announcement" tweet. It couldn't be for real, no?

    But every hour some new information drops and I really think this is for real now. What sealed the deal for me was the Sky Sports video confirming that the Brackley factory was told about Hamilton leaving. Apparently there'll be an announcement at 7pm GMT today. Let's see.

    WTF

    8 votes

  19. Comment on F1 rejects Andretti bid to join by 2026 in ~sports.motorsports

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    The most difficult part is just starting to watch something. I don't know how to get into WEC, IMSA, etc. I guess I'll try to catch them on one of the weekends I have free time

    The most difficult part is just starting to watch something. I don't know how to get into WEC, IMSA, etc. I guess I'll try to catch them on one of the weekends I have free time

    2 votes

  20. Comment on F1 rejects Andretti bid to join by 2026 in ~sports.motorsports

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    Yes, F1. This is exactly what we want! Less teams! More greed! Love to see it. About a year and a half ago I finally got into this motorsport. It's the first real sport I actually engaged in and...

    Yes, F1. This is exactly what we want! Less teams! More greed! Love to see it. About a year and a half ago I finally got into this motorsport. It's the first real sport I actually engaged in and it's been fantastic. I'm very disappointed to see how this has proceeded. I wonder what Andretti's operations now are going to look like, considering they were already building their facilities and preparing for 2025.

    11 votes