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  1. Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk

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    It's a suboptimal way to do it, but an ebook reading app could fill an untold number of hours.

    It's a suboptimal way to do it, but an ebook reading app could fill an untold number of hours.

    7 votes

  2. Comment on Star Trek: Section 31 | Trailer in ~movies

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    I ran into Star Trek in the most mundane of ways: there was a sticker of Commander Riker left on the door of my bedroom from the previous habitant, right below the doorknob, perfect for viewing as...

    I ran into Star Trek in the most mundane of ways: there was a sticker of Commander Riker left on the door of my bedroom from the previous habitant, right below the doorknob, perfect for viewing as a young child. It was a simple portrait (I think it was this one, actually, I distinctly remember the starry background), but it captivated me and captured my imagination.

    Then, when I started watching TNG, I noticed that there was a giant poster of Patrick Stuart at my local library promoting reading, so the Picard > reading association was made, and turned me into a reader in my childhood.

    I owe so much to the person that left that sticker behind.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    So in Canada, our mortgages are broken down into terms shorter than the length it takes to fully pay off the principal amount. The usual length is 5 years, after which you need to renew your...

    So in Canada, our mortgages are broken down into terms shorter than the length it takes to fully pay off the principal amount. The usual length is 5 years, after which you need to renew your mortgage with either your current lender or a new one (or pay it off). This means that the terms of your arrangement can shuffle around, for better or worse (for example, I locked in 1.99% interest for my first term but am likely to see that increase since the Bank of Canada's prime interest rate almost certainly won't drop as low as it was when I took out the mortgage in the first place). I'll need to keep doing this periodically until the mortgage is paid off; at the pace I'm currently going, that'll be 21 more years.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Fred Durst reacts to Bank of Canada interest rate cut As a Canadian whose mortgage is set to renew this year, I have to agree with Fred but.. I really wasn't expecting to, I guess...

    Fred Durst reacts to Bank of Canada interest rate cut

    "Nice"

    As a Canadian whose mortgage is set to renew this year, I have to agree with Fred but.. I really wasn't expecting to, I guess...

    4 votes

  5. Comment on What’s something that you weren’t supposed to see/hear, but did? in ~talk

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    Not terribly interesting, but I've got a couple short tales: I had a brief stint taking a course from my local university, and was therefore assigned a university email address. Thing is, it must...

    Not terribly interesting, but I've got a couple short tales:

    I had a brief stint taking a course from my local university, and was therefore assigned a university email address. Thing is, it must have gotten assigned right after someone retired or something, because the address they assigned me was simply my first initial followed by my last name, neither of which is particularly uncommon. Usually there's a discriminator at the end of the uni's emails if there are plural people with the same combination so I was surprised that I didn't have one.
    Apparently, some other folks were also surprised by this fact as I received documents intended for someone else, including invoices, debt payment requests, flight itineraries, and a couple of casual communications.

    My second brief story is that I used to be in the musical theatre scene in my city, and was a somewhat known person in those circles. I also happen to have the same first and last name as a voice teacher/conductor in town who is also occasionally involved with musical theatre productions, and received a few job offers over Facebook for the other guy (presumably because half my friend list was theatre folks). Thankfully (?) I had already quit theatre by the time the other guy showed up on the scene, so I knew right away that they weren't really looking for me and could point them in the right direction, but it was still amusing at the time.

    6 votes

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

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    I bounced off of Mankind Divided about 3 times (actually purchasing and refunding it more than once over the course of a handful of years) specifically due to the control scheme, but eventually it...

    I bounced off of Mankind Divided about 3 times (actually purchasing and refunding it more than once over the course of a handful of years) specifically due to the control scheme, but eventually it just clicked for me and became one of my favorite gaming experiences in a very long time.

    I was sad to hear that the Adam Jensen saga likely won't ever get resolved though, his story could really use just one more game. Plus, Elias Toufexis voices Adam as such an enjoyable no-nonsense tough guy.

    2 votes

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

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    Interestingly, playing on my Steam deck showed number of uses remaining on my potions. Of course, everything else is grainy and small so it's maybe not the absolute best way to play, but it's...

    Interestingly, playing on my Steam deck showed number of uses remaining on my potions. Of course, everything else is grainy and small so it's maybe not the absolute best way to play, but it's pretty decent on the deck. I imagine playing with a controller on PC would handle the same but look better. Might be worth a look?

    1 vote

  8. Comment on The best games of 2024, picked by NPR's staff in ~games

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    It's kind of starting to turn into Terraria; final update after final update and I am here for it! (Though I'm also looking forward to Haunted Chocolatier whenever that happens)

    It's kind of starting to turn into Terraria; final update after final update and I am here for it! (Though I'm also looking forward to Haunted Chocolatier whenever that happens)

    10 votes

  9. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    He probably got some extra plays in there because of the short playtimes, but I've listened to La de Da de Da de Day Oh on repeat for hours on more than one occasion. The end of that song just...

    He probably got some extra plays in there because of the short playtimes, but I've listened to La de Da de Da de Day Oh on repeat for hours on more than one occasion. The end of that song just kills me every time.

  10. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    Artists: Marianas Trench The Aquabats! Panic! At The Disco Bill Wurtz Owen Pallett Songs: The Shape of Things to Come (Bear McCreary) Wander. Wonder. (The Arcadian Wild) Sometimes (Nick Lutsko) I...

    Artists:

    1. Marianas Trench
    2. The Aquabats!
    3. Panic! At The Disco
    4. Bill Wurtz
    5. Owen Pallett

    Songs:

    1. The Shape of Things to Come (Bear McCreary)
    2. Wander. Wonder. (The Arcadian Wild)
    3. Sometimes (Nick Lutsko)
    4. I Can't Decide (Scissor Sisters)
    5. The Wolves (JJ and The Pillars)

    Minutes Listened: 28,694

    The Shape of Things to Come has been my wakeup alarm since about 2005, that's the only reason it's my top play. Apparently I only played it long enough for it to count 40 times throughout the year though. I wonder how many of those repeats were during a single missed alarm...

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Great shows with a truly satisfying ending? in ~tv

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    I only kind of half-agree with you about people struggling with depression watching it. While people who are really actively struggling might not want to take it in because it presents some pretty...

    I only kind of half-agree with you about people struggling with depression watching it. While people who are really actively struggling might not want to take it in because it presents some pretty heavy topics, I found it kind of cathartic.

    Being able to see Bojack's problems from the outside and wanting desperately for him to do better for himself helped me look at myself from the outside and want the same for myself, and I think a lot of my friends felt the same way.

    The Adventures of Sad Horse, as it was known in my group, did hit deep a lot of the time but in a way that felt good. Like the way feeling sore after exercise can feel good, or how a good cry can make things more bearable.

    10 votes

  12. Comment on Why do you live? in ~humanities

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    To eat everything that could potentially be food and shout at every stranger you see?

    To eat everything that could potentially be food and shout at every stranger you see?

    8 votes

  13. Comment on I've added ~society for topics related to politics, law, policies, and similar societal-level subjects in ~tildes.official

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    Same. I've unsubscribed myself from a couple of the groups (sports and anime, because apparently I'm some kind of middle-ground nerdy dullard?) but by and large I want to see all of the...

    Same. I've unsubscribed myself from a couple of the groups (sports and anime, because apparently I'm some kind of middle-ground nerdy dullard?) but by and large I want to see all of the discussions available here. I learn a lot from this community and like the exposure (or at least offerings of exposure) to topics I may not be familiar with.

    16 votes

  14. Comment on The Vatican’s anime mascot is now an AI porn sensation in ~tech

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    The actual mascot is, of course, cutesy and innocently drawn, but I simply cannot fathom how nobody saw this coming throughout the design and approval process.

    The actual mascot is, of course, cutesy and innocently drawn, but I simply cannot fathom how nobody saw this coming throughout the design and approval process.

    16 votes

  16. Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk

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    I'm so thankful for this feature. The number of times I've made a comment here or other places that do the same and have found a spelling error or better way to phrase what I'm saying immediately...

    I'm so thankful for this feature. The number of times I've made a comment here or other places that do the same and have found a spelling error or better way to phrase what I'm saying immediately upon rereading after I hit the 'post' button is too damn high. At least this way, people don't automatically know that I'm a maroon.

    23 votes

  17. Comment on Redding property manager fired after posting on Reddit that he used ex-tenant mail-in ballots to vote for Donald Trump in ~society

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    So either he's trying to cover his butt (which shouldn't be too hard to uncover if they can trace the ballots allegedly used) or he's a dumb troll. Either way, FAFO, I guess.

    In a statement, he said he "did not engage in any illegal activities", adding that his posts were hyperbole, and that he was "too good" at inflaming and angering his audience.

    He says the situation has been "blown out of proportion" and is "so bogus."

    So either he's trying to cover his butt (which shouldn't be too hard to uncover if they can trace the ballots allegedly used) or he's a dumb troll. Either way, FAFO, I guess.

    31 votes

  18. Comment on Star Trek: Section 31 | Teaser trailer in ~movies

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    The thing about Lower Decks is that it's less a Star Trek Show and more of a Trek-themed Simpsons. I love both of those elements, so I ended up loving Lower Decks, because it deliberately doesn't...

    The thing about Lower Decks is that it's less a Star Trek Show and more of a Trek-themed Simpsons. I love both of those elements, so I ended up loving Lower Decks, because it deliberately doesn't take itself as seriously as most mainline ST shows do, historically. If you're an ST purist, I could see why it might not appeal to you, and that's fine. To each, their own Trek!

    5 votes

  19. Comment on The unlikelihood of being complimented as a man in ~life.men

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    Having recently become a father myself, I understand you completely here. We may not have done the most work in the birthing room, but it's not like being a dedicated support person is a leisurely...

    Having recently become a father myself, I understand you completely here. We may not have done the most work in the birthing room, but it's not like being a dedicated support person is a leisurely stroll through the park either. Doing it well (and from reading your comments on here since I joined, I can only assume you dedicated yourself to doing it excellently) is real work, and I applaud you for all of your efforts, lou!

    12 votes

  20. Comment on Lefties of Tildes: what are some items where the left handed version is most necessary? in ~life

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    Ditto. I can do it if I have to, but I'd rather just move either myself or the mouse so that it can be held in the right hand. That's just... where it goes, as far as I'm concerned.

    Ditto. I can do it if I have to, but I'd rather just move either myself or the mouse so that it can be held in the right hand. That's just... where it goes, as far as I'm concerned.

    1 vote