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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tomorrow-never-knows LinkThe second Captive's War book - the new series from The Expanse authors James S.A. Corey - is due out on the 16th so I reread the Livesuit novella last week and have since wound up diving back...The second Captive's War book - the new series from The Expanse authors James S.A. Corey - is due out on the 16th so I reread the Livesuit novella last week and have since wound up diving back into The Mercy of Gods. I'm really enjoying picking through the details and trying to the connect some extra dots on the second read here. In comparison to The Expanse, these books lean a bit more into the fi than the sci, but there's still some basic grounding in science, particularly in Livesuit which carries a strong influence from Joe Haldeman's classic The Forever War.
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Comment on Moomins are the billion dollar comic franchise Americans don't know about in ~comics
tomorrow-never-knows LinkMatttt continues to deliver some of the best comics content on YT. He is a menace to my wallet though, I end up putting in an order for some new and wonderful art I had never heard of after damn...Matttt continues to deliver some of the best comics content on YT. He is a menace to my wallet though, I end up putting in an order for some new and wonderful art I had never heard of after damn near every episode. Zero regrets so far, though.
As a heads up, he now has a second channel Matttttttt (with 8 t's) where he's been putting out quicker videos with more niche topics and/or general asides to his main content. Well worth a look.
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools' Day 2026 on the internet in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentIn fairness, they are playing off that interpretation as part of the gag: Also, as a longtime fan of both Bond and Austin Powers, the name "Fitty McCrotch" got a good silly giggle out of me.In fairness, they are playing off that interpretation as part of the gag:
So, we’ve decided to opt for a radical new interpretation, one which will doubtlessly spark discussion."
"And by discussion, we mean rile up countless misogynists whose fragile egos and warped sense of masculinity will be assaulted by this news of a fictional spy being played by a woman,” they clarified.
Also, as a longtime fan of both Bond and Austin Powers, the name "Fitty McCrotch" got a good silly giggle out of me.
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Comment on TV series suggestions in ~tv
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI'd like to tack on by saying not to worry too much about the unfinished story as there's a very significant time jump between the end of the show / book 6 and the final trilogy, so it was as good...I'd like to tack on by saying not to worry too much about the unfinished story as there's a very significant time jump between the end of the show / book 6 and the final trilogy, so it was as good a jumping off point as any. Also, fair warning, the show takes a couple episodes to get going plot-wise. It worked out a bit weird in that book 1 is spread over season 1 plus the first half of season 2, then book 2 is back half s2 and first half of s3. By season 4 they get onto a regular book per season routine. In any case, the show is fucking awesome and well worth the investment.
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI meant a more general sense of there can be discussions focused purely on the content of the media (plot, production, acting, design, etc.) alongside discussion of the ethical issues surrounding....I meant a more general sense of there can be discussions focused purely on the content of the media (plot, production, acting, design, etc.) alongside discussion of the ethical issues surrounding. A post can have multiple comment chains, and each can develop independently. I do see where you're coming from though and appreciate your concerns. I am not saying we should be tolerating bigots in our community, not in the least. Please read my previous comment as intended to address a technological point rather a moral one.
What I would like to say is that, for example, when two people are perhaps discussing the production design - "that big outside shot was cool, you can actually see a lot of the castle was based on...", that kind of thing - that we could give enough benefit of the doubt, presume the participants to be of good character, and allow a rather benign conversation to continue uninterrupted. If the ethical discussion is also present in another chain within the post, as it should be, then those participants will have read it too and be aware.
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentYeah, I hadn't looked that closely, and even just by virtue of being a big budget production it is unlikely to rock the boat. The reason that I wanted to present an alternative scenario is that...Yeah, I hadn't looked that closely, and even just by virtue of being a big budget production it is unlikely to rock the boat. The reason that I wanted to present an alternative scenario is that there are some outside, underdog factors - call them 'cultural wildcards' - that we can't foresee. Maybe there's shake ups, some cast go rogue, or an activist wing of the fandom gains some traction. If the show proves popular then that's more opportunities to highlight what shit Rowling has been up to, more chances to increase awareness and create allies - which brings us back to the subject at hand. I think the episodic discussion threads should be allowed, and we should also make space for gentle reminders of the harm behind the magic and where/how fans are best able to show their support for the trans community.
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
tomorrow-never-knows LinkPragmatically, with the collapsible comment structure on Tildes and the great filtering tools on offer, I think the two sides presented here can coexist. Time and again, the community here has...Pragmatically, with the collapsible comment structure on Tildes and the great filtering tools on offer, I think the two sides presented here can coexist. Time and again, the community here has demonstrated a wonderful capacity for thoughtful and compassionate discourse, so I would like to think the thread from the other day to be an anomaly rather than a portent of things to come.
While we're here, I would like to explore another potential outcome. It's heartening that we've already seen cast from this new show speak out against Rowling's disgusting behaviour . Admittedly, Lithgow could have been more forceful here, but I hope it is a sign of things to come. Similar to how the developers of Hogwart's Legacy threw a middle finger up at JK by including a positive trans character in the game, I also see potential in this new production to widen the divide between Rowling and her creation, as well as even rectify some of the more troublesome material in the source. Perhaps the show could be used as a vehicle to increase visibility and acceptance for LGBT+ and other marginalised communities. Who knows, maybe a new generation discovering these stories will also through them - and perhaps communities such as this - learn lessons of tolerance and compassion that will ultimately overcome the efforts and resources of one hateful woman.
Yes, yes, this is all incredibly wishful thinking on my part, but fuck, gotta keep some hope in humanity, eh?
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Comment on Dimmu Borgir – Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel (2026) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkHearing a bit of an Immortal / Bathory feel in some parts, plus lyrics all in Norwegian 🤘 Has me the most hyped for a Dimmu album than I recall in a long time.Hearing a bit of an Immortal / Bathory feel in some parts, plus lyrics all in Norwegian 🤘 Has me the most hyped for a Dimmu album than I recall in a long time.
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Comment on Wordle on first guess? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSolved it there, answer WOMEN I always use 'QUITE' as my first guess and it did pop up on the NYT one before, weirdly pleasant surprise. But I now have to change my go-to if I ever want a chance...Solved it there,
answer
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I always use 'QUITE' as my first guess and it did pop up on the NYT one before, weirdly pleasant surprise. But I now have to change my go-to if I ever want a chance of achieving that rare high again.
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Comment on Let's talk about tropes! in ~books
tomorrow-never-knows LinkOne in particular that I've had a longstanding love/hate relationship with is the classic Heel-Face Turn. I grew up with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers during its initial run and the Green With...One in particular that I've had a longstanding love/hate relationship with is the classic Heel-Face Turn. I grew up with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers during its initial run and the Green With Evil storyline blew my wee mind in a bigger way than any other show I had seen. Since then, I've loved the trope, but only when executed well. Things need to develop organically and make sense within the established narrative. Too often a new character is shoehorned in and it's blatantly obvious they're going to end up joining the heroes, it immediately turns their arc into a slog of inevitability which kills any interest. Same goes for the flipside, which can be even more impactful when done right.
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Comment on Does anyone have any Nebula recommendations? I've just signed up! in ~tv
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI've been subscribed for the past 2-3 years and since then the main ones I watch are still those I followed over from YouTube. Now that I say it, could probably take a few of these recommendations...I've been subscribed for the past 2-3 years and since then the main ones I watch are still those I followed over from YouTube. Now that I say it, could probably take a few of these recommendations and branch out a bit more myself ha. Anyway, these are my go-tos:
Film & Music
Adam Neely
Polyphonic
Tantacrul
Thomas Flight
Patrick H WillemsScience
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Comment on Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says in ~society
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentInteresting, I'm not read up on the subject to any great depth but I had often seen a touted benefit being that there is much less potential for thorium reactor fuels or byproducts to be...Interesting, I'm not read up on the subject to any great depth but I had often seen a touted benefit being that there is much less potential for thorium reactor fuels or byproducts to be weaponised, in addition to much lower amounts of waste products produced.
Are you saying the issue here is that what materials are weaponisable are much easier to hide and stockpile?
As a follow up, what would you see as the safest and most ethical path forward, in regards to security and economic factors, for development of next generation reactors?
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Comment on Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says in ~society
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentTrue, but hopefully a renewed commitment to nuclear energy from the EU could lead to greater investment in thorium reactors as an alternative, and towards fusion projects such as ITER. All long...True, but hopefully a renewed commitment to nuclear energy from the EU could lead to greater investment in thorium reactors as an alternative, and towards fusion projects such as ITER. All long term, of course, but the sooner started the better.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSo, around the time of release I picked up Baldur's Gate 3 and proceeded to dump about 80 hours into it, with 60ish on a main campaign and the other 20 spent dicking around rolling new characters...So, around the time of release I picked up Baldur's Gate 3 and proceeded to dump about 80 hours into it, with 60ish on a main campaign and the other 20 spent dicking around rolling new characters and experimenting with classes. I burned out early in Act 3 and hadn't touched it until a month back. With most of the plot forgotten I decided to go fresh with a Dark Urge playthrough and was having fun living deliciously...until I reached Moonrise Towers again at the end of Act 2 and just got completely fed up with how tedious the battles were becoming. I honestly don't have the patience for spending an hour on a single goddamn fight. I'm at a standstill now and debating whether to mod the shit out of it and just infinite fireball my way through to the ending or else drop it for good.
Prior to this I had finished Clair Obscur and that was a truly exceptional experience. Any game that comes after will need to have mastered the Fosbury Flop to get over that bar...
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Comment on The Boys | Final season trailer in ~tv
tomorrow-never-knows LinkLooking good from the trailer, hopefully ends with a bang (in both the narrative and the explode-y, blood everywhere sense). Also a reminder that I still need to hop into season 2 of Gen V.Looking good from the trailer, hopefully ends with a bang (in both the narrative and the explode-y, blood everywhere sense). Also a reminder that I still need to hop into season 2 of Gen V.
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Comment on Vreid, Djerv feat. Chris Pontius – Loving The Dead (2026) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkOk, so this isn't a direction I thought Vreid would be exploring on their new one, but I'm down for it. And I'm always glad to see an Agnete Kjelsrud guest spot in my black metals, see: Kampfar,...Ok, so this isn't a direction I thought Vreid would be exploring on their new one, but I'm down for it. And I'm always glad to see an Agnete Kjelsrud guest spot in my black metals, see: Kampfar, Dimmu Borgir
I'll be catching Vreid live next month with Hypocrisy, really looking forward to that.
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Comment on Legacy sequels and remakes you think were actually good and worth making? in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows LinkThe best that come to mind have already been mentioned here. I just wanted to add that Patrick H Willems explored this topic in two recent videos and are well worth the watch if interested....The best that come to mind have already been mentioned here. I just wanted to add that Patrick H Willems explored this topic in two recent videos and are well worth the watch if interested.
Anatomy of a Legacy Sequel
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Comment on What's a reasonable amount of time to spend on an RPG campaign? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows LinkThe sweet spot for me is around 40-50 hours, with the majority of side quests included. Of course, there are exceptions, but in most cases I find there's a wonderful honeymoon period from between...The sweet spot for me is around 40-50 hours, with the majority of side quests included. Of course, there are exceptions, but in most cases I find there's a wonderful honeymoon period from between 15-30 hours where the narrative is in full gear, you've got a comfortable handle on the main mechanics and everything is flowing along beautifully. After that, its time to wrap-up loose ends and focus on finishing the story.
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Comment on At The Gates – The Fever Mask (2026) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkHard to believe Tompa recorded vocals for the entire album the day before going into surgery. A warrior to the end.Hard to believe Tompa recorded vocals for the entire album the day before going into surgery. A warrior to the end.
The Expanse novellas are 100% worth the read. There's a real nice mix of genres across the different stories, you can tell Dan and Ty were having some extra fun along the way. The final one serves as an interesting epilogue to the series too. They're all collected in a single volume now, Memory's Legion.