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  1. Comment on Anyone here listen to NPR Tiny Desk concerts? in ~music

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    It's a great showcase for a lot of wonderful artists, particularly for those who embrace the unique format (brings to mind MTV's Unplugged in a way). I still have a lot of performances to catch up...

    It's a great showcase for a lot of wonderful artists, particularly for those who embrace the unique format (brings to mind MTV's Unplugged in a way). I still have a lot of performances to catch up on, but some favourites that come to mind: Chelsea Wolfe (both appearances), Lankum, Snarky Puppy, and Napalm Death.

  2. Comment on Patrick Stewart dead: 'Star Trek' captain, 'X-Men' superhero was 86 in ~movies

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    Man, now this one really fucking sucks. I grew up watching TNG every day after school as part of my daily TV ritual, right between Power Rangers and The Simpsons, and it was a huge influence in...

    Man, now this one really fucking sucks. I grew up watching TNG every day after school as part of my daily TV ritual, right between Power Rangers and The Simpsons, and it was a huge influence in hooking me on sci-fi, real science, and generally all things space-related. But Patrick Stewart always brought something greater to the role, a profound humanity and intelligence that I didn't see from any of my other heroes, spacefaring or otherwise, and for that he will always remain my captain.

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  3. Comment on Proposal: For sensitive topics, if a thread is intended for a particular demographic, there needs another thread open for everyone to discuss without having to join the targeted thread in ~tildes

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    Sorry OP but segregating discussion like that is an absolutely terrible idea. It will only end up creating little echo chambers on the site, and we've already quite clearly seen the consequences...

    Sorry OP but segregating discussion like that is an absolutely terrible idea. It will only end up creating little echo chambers on the site, and we've already quite clearly seen the consequences that kinda of thing has had on both the internet and society at large. Just stop and think before hopping into an unfamiliar topic - have some self-awareness before you go interjecting yourself.

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  4. Comment on Electronic Arts to cut 400 jobs, shut down BioWare in ~games

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    Here's hoping they at least sell off the IP to more loving studios, I can't see any benefit to them leaving money on the table if they're shuttering the studio anyway (maybe some tax shenanigans?).

    Here's hoping they at least sell off the IP to more loving studios, I can't see any benefit to them leaving money on the table if they're shuttering the studio anyway (maybe some tax shenanigans?).

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  5. Comment on Non-queer men of Tildes: PLEASE consider before commenting on ~life.women and ~lgbt without careful consideration. We are losing members over this issue. in ~tildes

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    That's all very reasonable, and well appreciated. As others have said, it's simple stuff - don't go wading into debates you're woefully unequipped for - and a shame it needs to be pointed out, but...

    That's all very reasonable, and well appreciated. As others have said, it's simple stuff - don't go wading into debates you're woefully unequipped for - and a shame it needs to be pointed out, but the ultimate goal here is high quality civil discussion so always good to have reminders, particularly for newer members of the community.

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  6. Comment on What is your passion? And why? in ~life

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    Music, plain and simple. Nothing stirs the heart strings or passions quite like it, been that way since I was around 12yo. My guitar is still my ultimate tool for centering my spirit, no matter...

    Music, plain and simple. Nothing stirs the heart strings or passions quite like it, been that way since I was around 12yo. My guitar is still my ultimate tool for centering my spirit, no matter the mood I'm in.

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  7. Comment on Xbox announcing XBOX LABS in ~games

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    Nail on the head there, I reckon the likes of the awesome ReSkate and the proliferation of retro decompiles has them spooked. Good.

    Nail on the head there, I reckon the likes of the awesome ReSkate and the proliferation of retro decompiles has them spooked. Good.

    5 votes
  8. Comment on Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Zeppelin have famously refused to allow Stairway... to be used for films and marketing in the past so a pretty notable use here. What's more, apparently Gerwig managed to get permission directly...

    Zeppelin have famously refused to allow Stairway... to be used for films and marketing in the past so a pretty notable use here. What's more, apparently Gerwig managed to get permission directly from Page and Plant based on the strength of a screening she arranged for them. That's a pretty nice vote of confidence for the movie.

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  9. Comment on ‘Digger’ majorly bombs with $8 million opening weekend, ‘Verity’ scores $32 million debut in ~movies

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    Managed to catch it before it got booted off it's IMAX run, and 100% worth it. In light of the generally sour reviews and overall vibe I went in expecting some sort of Megalopolis-like auteur...

    Managed to catch it before it got booted off it's IMAX run, and 100% worth it. In light of the generally sour reviews and overall vibe I went in expecting some sort of Megalopolis-like auteur egotrip but Iñáritu, again, demonstrates his unique clarity of vision. Sans-spoilers: it's Charlie Kaufman doing Dr Strangelove yet still unmistakably the work of the guy who did Birdman.

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  10. Comment on The Exorcist: Martyrs | Official trailer in ~movies

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    ScarJo, Chiwetel Ejiofer, Larry Fishburne, and John Leguizamo! I don't give two fucks about the state of the property, or how the reviews pan out, I will be checking this one out for damn sure.

    ScarJo, Chiwetel Ejiofer, Larry Fishburne, and John Leguizamo! I don't give two fucks about the state of the property, or how the reviews pan out, I will be checking this one out for damn sure.

    4 votes
  11. Comment on The Triple-i Initiative October 2026 indie game showcase in ~games

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    Big one here for me is The Talos Principle 3, love those games so damn much.

    Big one here for me is The Talos Principle 3, love those games so damn much.

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  12. Comment on Brymir – How Much Is The Fish [Scooter cover] (2026) in ~music

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    A question that has stumped even the wisest of German philosophers, with its answer, perhaps, unknowable. Be that as it may, it remains a question that will likely provide for many more decades of...

    A question that has stumped even the wisest of German philosophers, with its answer, perhaps, unknowable. Be that as it may, it remains a question that will likely provide for many more decades of rich inquiry.

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  13. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I saw the new Resident Evil movie recently and it was so much goddamn fun. I loved Cregger's approach with it, you can tell he adores the games and absolutely nailed the spirit of playing the...

    I saw the new Resident Evil movie recently and it was so much goddamn fun. I loved Cregger's approach with it, you can tell he adores the games and absolutely nailed the spirit of playing the games. Great balance of shocks, twisted creativity and gut busting laughs.

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  14. Comment on Amon Amarth – Gjallarhorn (2026) in ~music

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    I'm with you, 'Golden Hall' and 'With Oden' still get the most regular spins for me, with a smattering of those in-between and 'Twilight', but nothing released after has stuck. I like the...

    I'm with you, 'Golden Hall' and 'With Oden' still get the most regular spins for me, with a smattering of those in-between and 'Twilight', but nothing released after has stuck. I like the melodicism of this new one but miss the deeper melancholy that suffuses the early stuff.

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  15. Comment on Jon Watts is our ‘Star Wars: Episode X’ director in ~movies

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    They're getting the dude who failed to adapt 'The Dark Phoenix Saga' from X-Men twice to write it? I get the feeling himself and Watts are just getting hired as puppets for a committee of Disney...

    They're getting the dude who failed to adapt 'The Dark Phoenix Saga' from X-Men twice to write it? I get the feeling himself and Watts are just getting hired as puppets for a committee of Disney execs to manipulate.

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  16. Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles in ~comics

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    Very welcome! Matttt takes his time releasing videos but they're well worth the wait. Always full of genuine enthusiasm for both the work and the human stories behind them. The man is a menace to...

    Very welcome! Matttt takes his time releasing videos but they're well worth the wait. Always full of genuine enthusiasm for both the work and the human stories behind them. The man is a menace to my bank account though!

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  17. Comment on What do you listen to while you’re reading? in ~books

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    For best focus, nothing. But I do most often enjoy listening to music while reading, and it is very mood dependent. Often, I'll try to match the tone of a novel with some music, e.g., with sci-fi...

    For best focus, nothing. But I do most often enjoy listening to music while reading, and it is very mood dependent. Often, I'll try to match the tone of a novel with some music, e.g., with sci-fi I might go for movie / game scores, '70s kosmische music, or even atmospheric black metal like Mare Cognitum, Darkspace, Labyrinthus Stellarum, etc., or, as another example, I was listening to a ton of '80s and '90s punk and hardcore while reading the Love and Rockets 'Locas' collection, which fit very well with the setting. Otherwise, I could be cracking through my backlog of new releases, or even just indulging in old favourites. Like I said, totally mood dependent.

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  18. Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech

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    Firefox Android > Share > Send to Device > Desktop Done. Saved 900 bucks.

    Firefox Android > Share > Send to Device > Desktop

    Done. Saved 900 bucks.

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  19. Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles in ~comics

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    Obligatory matttt videos on some of the comics featured in this bundle: The comic that cost this writer his life [The Eternaut] How this 55-year-old's first comic made over $5,000,000 [My...

    Obligatory matttt videos on some of the comics featured in this bundle:

    The comic that cost this writer his life [The Eternaut]

    How this 55-year-old's first comic made over $5,000,000 [My Favourite Thing is Monsters]

    I don't see any of Charles Burns' stuff here but this is still a hell of a bundle! You even get the first two Love and Rockets collections, though that might be a bit unfair to Jaime as his 'Locas' stories took a little while to really hit their stride.

    4 votes