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Comment on Far-right leader Geert Wilders wins Dutch election in ~news
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Comment on Gaza reports more than 11,100 killed. That’s one out of every 200 people. in ~misc
timo Link ParentIs it really though? Gaza is very small and the amount of bombs dropped is insane (6000 in 6 days). How can you kill 11000 people and wound another 28000 and still blame the terrorists? To me it’s...Is it really though? Gaza is very small and the amount of bombs dropped is insane (6000 in 6 days). How can you kill 11000 people and wound another 28000 and still blame the terrorists? To me it’s very obvious that there is something fundamentally wrong with your approach.
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Comment on Bought my first Steam Deck after seeing the deep discounts on refurbs...what should i know as a first time Steam Deck/PC gamer? in ~games
timo Link ParentEpic games can be done using Heroic Game Launcher. Setup is quite straightforward, but requires desktop mode. Also agree that there is no need to customize. The Deck is a great device out of the...Epic games can be done using Heroic Game Launcher. Setup is quite straightforward, but requires desktop mode.
Also agree that there is no need to customize. The Deck is a great device out of the box. Use it like that. Only customize when really necessary (I haven’t found the need).
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Comment on Seeing very smooth movement on classic shows on a big screen TV in ~tech
timo Link ParentThe screen response time is faster, almost instant. Especially with OLED. This means that a single frame is on screen for longer, and it changes to the next frame so quickly that it looks like...The screen response time is faster, almost instant. Especially with OLED. This means that a single frame is on screen for longer, and it changes to the next frame so quickly that it looks like stutter. This is very visible with low frame rate footage (like 24fps).
When your response time is slower, a frame changes more slowly from one to the next, so the complete frame is on screen for a shorter amount of time. More time is spent in transitions from one frame to the next. That is why it appears smoother.
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Comment on Introducing Steam Deck OLED - November 16 in ~games
timo LinkA very nice iteration, but not enough to actually upgrade. Sure the LCD isn’t the best, nor is the battery. Personally I’ll hold out until there is a performance jump. Some games simply don’t run...A very nice iteration, but not enough to actually upgrade. Sure the LCD isn’t the best, nor is the battery. Personally I’ll hold out until there is a performance jump. Some games simply don’t run too well, even with upscaling!
However the Steam Deck is an excellent device, which I enjoy a lot!
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Comment on US diplomats privately criticize US public policy stance towards Israel in leaked memo in ~misc
timo Link ParentYet with the US governments stance they’ll most likely alienate the rest of the region and other Muslims worldwide. You can support your ally, but it doesn’t mean you should let them go crazy on...As for the government something that isn't talked about much is that they would probably rather deal with Jewish people in the middle east than muslims because the Jews have less history of religious extremists attacking Americans and American interests.
Yet with the US governments stance they’ll most likely alienate the rest of the region and other Muslims worldwide.
You can support your ally, but it doesn’t mean you should let them go crazy on another population.
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Comment on What are you favourite grim, dark, atmospheric films? in ~movies
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Comment on Israel-Hamas War Megathread, October 27 to November 5 in ~news
timo Link ParentHamas forced Israel to respond. And life in Gaza was already terrible. Not sure if they ever needed another plan.Hamas forced Israel to respond. And life in Gaza was already terrible. Not sure if they ever needed another plan.
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Comment on Israel-Hamas War Megathread, October 27 to November 5 in ~news
timo Link ParentThis is really interesting from both sides. How easy it was for Israel’s system could collapse but also the amount of planning and precision required from Hamas.This is really interesting from both sides. How easy it was for Israel’s system could collapse but also the amount of planning and precision required from Hamas.
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Comment on Ahsoka doesn't really work in ~tv
timo LinkI agree on many points but at least Rosario Dawson brings a lot of fun to the character of Ahsoka!I agree on many points but at least Rosario Dawson brings a lot of fun to the character of Ahsoka!
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Comment on Ahsoka doesn't really work in ~tv
timo Link ParentThe episodes are usually ridiculously short. 35 minutes which includes the logo intros, a recap and 5+ minutes of credits. They could save a lot of money on CGI (or shorten/modify scenes that use...The episodes are usually ridiculously short. 35 minutes which includes the logo intros, a recap and 5+ minutes of credits.
They could save a lot of money on CGI (or shorten/modify scenes that use it). Give that money to some solid writers that make for a better show. This is what Andor did and that’s why it’s great. Many scenes in Andor are in regular sets, yet you never notice the lack of grandiose set pieces.
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Comment on Hundreds dead in Gaza hospital bombing, local authorities say in ~news
timo Link ParentAren’t they one and the same since Hamas rules Gaza? Hamas is bigger than their terrorist branch.Aren’t they one and the same since Hamas rules Gaza? Hamas is bigger than their terrorist branch.
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Comment on What are you favourite grim, dark, atmospheric films? in ~movies
timo Link Parenthttps://collider.com/david-fincher-mindhunter-season-3-cancelled-comments/Fincher again spoke on the decision to cancel Mindhunter, confirming that a third season will never happen, as well as insinuating that Netflix made the final decision to end the series.
https://collider.com/david-fincher-mindhunter-season-3-cancelled-comments/
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Comment on What are you favourite grim, dark, atmospheric films? in ~movies
timo Link ParentFincher was also involved in the series Mindhunter. This also fits the grim, dark and atmospheric vibe. Unfortunately the series got cancelled after two seasons.Fincher was also involved in the series Mindhunter. This also fits the grim, dark and atmospheric vibe. Unfortunately the series got cancelled after two seasons.
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Comment on What are you favourite grim, dark, atmospheric films? in ~movies
timo LinkThe Batman (2022) Prisoners (2013) and other movies from Denis Villeneuve. Nightcrawler (2014) Fargo (1996)- The Batman (2022)
- Prisoners (2013) and other movies from Denis Villeneuve.
- Nightcrawler (2014)
- Fargo (1996)
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Comment on Jann Wenner removed from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board after controversial comments about Black and female musicians in ~music
timo Link ParentThe more he says, the more he’s digging his own grave. There are so many ways out of this question, but he just couldn’t help himself.The more he says, the more he’s digging his own grave. There are so many ways out of this question, but he just couldn’t help himself.
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Comment on Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in ~tech
timo Link Parent“Old chip” being last years chip? It’s not that old. Phones are crazy fast nowadays, people don’t need an upgrade every year (or two). It’s a shame though. iPhones have had the worst USB speed of...“Old chip” being last years chip? It’s not that old. Phones are crazy fast nowadays, people don’t need an upgrade every year (or two).
It’s a shame though. iPhones have had the worst USB speed of all phones and now Apple improved it only for the top models.
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Comment on And then Elon Musk said there’ll be no more war – not via his satellite. Aren’t we lucky to have the world in his hands? in ~tech
timo Link ParentSpaceX is not a startup. They might not make a profit, but: They’ve been launching rockets for like 15 years, have 4.6 billion in revenue and 12k employees.SpaceX is still a startup which could very easily collapse due to how much their current spending is.
SpaceX is not a startup. They might not make a profit, but: They’ve been launching rockets for like 15 years, have 4.6 billion in revenue and 12k employees.
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Comment on Is this really what renting is like now? (Pennsylvania, USA) in ~life
timo Link ParentAgreed, if it’s not legal, it remains non legal even when signing. But you need to fight it in court, which is a hassle. You can fight it directly with the landlord, before signing, but they might...Agreed, if it’s not legal, it remains non legal even when signing. But you need to fight it in court, which is a hassle. You can fight it directly with the landlord, before signing, but they might choose someone else.
I wanted to say that regulation (like in other countries) can help a lot in these cases, but it has to be enforced. And often it isn’t, so the problem remains.
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Comment on Real-time trumpet simulation in ~comp
timo LinkThis is really impressive and very fun to watch! Even though I know little of these kind of simulations. It also seems like this trumpet simulation is just a fun side quest while working on his...This is really impressive and very fun to watch! Even though I know little of these kind of simulations.
It also seems like this trumpet simulation is just a fun side quest while working on his main engine simulator!
That’s the silly thing though. The guy has been in parliament for decades and he did fuck all. Except for talking shit (quite well I must say).
I guess people just want change, but there is little overall agreement on what change.