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  1. Comment on I'm gonna be a dad! in ~life.men

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    This is bang on. Unfortunately, hearing it now won't make a jot of difference because it's bloody hard to live in the moment when you've just been jolted awake by crying for the 9th time at 3.46am...

    I can't say that I remember any of the hard stuff or how exhausted I felt that day. I just smile and wish that my girls were as little as that again.

    This is bang on. Unfortunately, hearing it now won't make a jot of difference because it's bloody hard to live in the moment when you've just been jolted awake by crying for the 9th time at 3.46am and you have to be up for work at 7 - but it's totally accurate.

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  2. Comment on What are some foods you really like, from countries not well known for great cuisine? in ~food

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    If anyone's ever in London, I highly recommend Zeret Kitchen in Camberwell/Walworth. Looks awful from outside, but it's lovely inside. They're very welcoming and the food's delicious.

    If anyone's ever in London, I highly recommend Zeret Kitchen in Camberwell/Walworth. Looks awful from outside, but it's lovely inside. They're very welcoming and the food's delicious.

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  3. Comment on It's time to change how we cover Elon Musk: After a weekend of whoppers about X and fighting Mark Zuckerberg, the press should take a more skeptical approach in ~tech

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    Good question. There are certainly journalists and commentators whose takes I find more interesting and useful than others. It's mostly the commentary, analysis, and further reading I'm interested...

    Good question. There are certainly journalists and commentators whose takes I find more interesting and useful than others. It's mostly the commentary, analysis, and further reading I'm interested in, rather than what the news event is itself.

    Journos will use whatever is easiest and quickest, with the widest reach, and at the moment that's definitely still Twitter. I'd much rather use a decentralised system, but I guess for most journos they're just interested in the best way to get a message out rather than how the system behind it works.

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  4. Comment on It's time to change how we cover Elon Musk: After a weekend of whoppers about X and fighting Mark Zuckerberg, the press should take a more skeptical approach in ~tech

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    I can't stand Musk, but the only thing stopping me ditching Twitter is that, for me, there isn't a better way to follow the news. I'm interested in UK politics, so I created a list of British...

    I can't stand Musk, but the only thing stopping me ditching Twitter is that, for me, there isn't a better way to follow the news.

    I'm interested in UK politics, so I created a list of British political journalists, and I scroll that feed to find out what's going on.

    I tried to create the same thing on Mastodon, but the journos on my Twitter list just aren't there. Not to mention how user-unfriendly and glitchy it is. Same goes for other alternatives too - they're just not there yet. I look forward to when they are.

    Certainly feels like there's a changing of the social media guard in the air, though.

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

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    I enjoyed Hyper Light Drifter so much. Found it so confusing at first, but it really drew me in - and knowing the story behind it makes it even more impactful. I also can't think of another game...

    I enjoyed Hyper Light Drifter so much. Found it so confusing at first, but it really drew me in - and knowing the story behind it makes it even more impactful.

    I also can't think of another game so packed full of secret areas that reward exploration.

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

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    I recently introduced my 5-year-old son to gaming through A Short Hike on the Switch. I've been a bit nervous about the right age to introduce him to games. I know plenty of people start their...

    I recently introduced my 5-year-old son to gaming through A Short Hike on the Switch.

    I've been a bit nervous about the right age to introduce him to games. I know plenty of people start their kids younger, but even though I've always enjoyed gaming and know the value it can offer, I also think it's vital for kids to really experience real life things first. But now seemed like a good time.

    It was a brilliant experience for both of us! He took to the controls very quickly, and soon became obsessed in the way only kids can with collecting shells and catching fish. He's done great at reading the dialogue on his own, and eventually learned that he could get new quests and items by talking to NPCs. It was so awesome to see how excited he got when he got each golden feather, and when we reached Hawk Peak he was beaming. He couldn't die, there's no fall damage, no combat - just good wholesome adventuring.

    It's a top game anyway for any age, but I highly recommend it as a great way to bond with your kid as their first game.

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