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Comment on Best "dad" jokes and puns! in ~talk
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Comment on Galapagos Islands to double tourist entry fees amid concerns over rising visitor numbers in ~travel
vagueallusion Link ParentTrue that. I checked into visiting the Galapagos while I was traveling in Ecuador. It was going to end up being something like 1500 U$D per person to visit... pre COVID. We opted for the Isle de...True that. I checked into visiting the Galapagos while I was traveling in Ecuador. It was going to end up being something like 1500 U$D per person to visit... pre COVID.
We opted for the Isle de Plata day tour dubbed 'the poor man's Galapagos'. Not as great but there were some blue footed boobies!
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Comment on How can I best keep my room cool in summer? in ~life.home_improvement
vagueallusion LinkI have set up reflectors outside my windows to keep the sun out with great success. In the US we have foam boards that are covered in mylar (reflective metallic coating) and are 4’x6’ (122cm x...I have set up reflectors outside my windows to keep the sun out with great success.
In the US we have foam boards that are covered in mylar (reflective metallic coating) and are 4’x6’ (122cm x 182cm). I leaned a few of these up against the windows that got the most light and it kept the temp in my house (especially my bedroom) much cooler. If the boards aren’t available anything white or reflective could work.A word of caution: make sure that the light isn’t reflecting onto the ground or anything that could even possibly catch fire.
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Comment on What irrational video game requirements do you have? in ~games
vagueallusion LinkRewind a cut scene. I don't think any game does this and it's become less annoying now that I can look it up on YouTube or recording but still: Lemme rewind a cut scene in case I missed something...Rewind a cut scene.
I don't think any game does this and it's become less annoying now that I can look it up on YouTube or recording but still: Lemme rewind a cut scene in case I missed something or want to watch an epic moment again -
Comment on Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree | Gameplay reveal trailer releases tomorrow in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentNow that I think about it Torrent could use offensive capabilities. Maybe a snake tail for inflicting poison when enemies surround you.Now that I think about it Torrent could use offensive capabilities. Maybe a snake tail for inflicting poison when enemies surround you.
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Comment on The old games that still hold up incredibly well in ~games
vagueallusion Link Parent2004 for katamari... The soundtrack is so great. All fun songs in different genres that I would never seek out but work perfectly with the gameplay.2004 for katamari...
The soundtrack is so great. All fun songs in different genres that I would never seek out but work perfectly with the gameplay. -
Comment on Can someone please recommend me a no BS printer I can use like half a dozen times a year in ~tech
vagueallusion Link ParentPrinting from Android phones also works. Should be able to print from anything that shares the network.Printing from Android phones also works. Should be able to print from anything that shares the network.
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Comment on Can someone please recommend me a no BS printer I can use like half a dozen times a year in ~tech
vagueallusion Link ParentAnother +1 for Brother. Anything in the MFC-L models (multifunction copier laser.) I'd be buying (if my 15-year-old brother ever quit) the MFC-L2717DW $219 on brother.com right now. Print, scan,...Another +1 for Brother. Anything in the MFC-L models (multifunction copier laser.)
I'd be buying (if my 15-year-old brother ever quit) the MFC-L2717DW $219 on brother.com right now. Print, scan, duplex, network.
If you want something more compact and don't mind losing scanning and duplexing you can go with:
HL-L2305W $119.99. -
Comment on Survey documents that American viewers are increasingly using subtitles - Gen Z uses them most frequently in ~tv
vagueallusion Link ParentI'm not sure when you started watching anime but it used to be ...really bad. From the translations, to the lip sync, to the timing. Reeealy bad.I'm not sure when you started watching anime but it used to be ...really bad. From the translations, to the lip sync, to the timing. Reeealy bad.
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Comment on Survey documents that American viewers are increasingly using subtitles - Gen Z uses them most frequently in ~tv
vagueallusion Link ParentFlip side is it can be frustrating watching a movie with a group and missing a bit of dialogue. When I'm alone it's quiet and I can rewind if I miss something. In a group distractions happen more...Flip side is it can be frustrating watching a movie with a group and missing a bit of dialogue. When I'm alone it's quiet and I can rewind if I miss something. In a group distractions happen more often and I can't rewind as freely.
I do however wish subtitles would use the black margins instead of overlaying on the movie.
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Comment on UK government vows action after man dies in latest dog attack in ~life.pets
vagueallusion (edited )Link ParentI bet Chihuahuas bite more people than Pitbulls by an order a magnitude or two. Another problem I haven't seen mentioned in this thread yet is the pervasiveness of amateur breeding. Dog breeding...I bet Chihuahuas bite more people than Pitbulls by an order a magnitude or two.
Another problem I haven't seen mentioned in this thread yet is the pervasiveness of amateur breeding. Dog breeding used to be a family or institutional tradition with animal genetics going back dozens or hundreds of generations. They had clear goals of temperament as well as aesthetics. Most dogs in the US nowadays come from a couple random people that think since they got papers on their dog that they're going to be breeders. This has caused an explosion of dog breeds with the only goal being extreme size, both little and small, without any thought to temperament, intelligence, or specialization. Papering dog breeds without regulating breeders is probably one of the root problems.
Come to think of it it's probably a larger black market than we all realize. I'm not even talking nasty breeder farms but rather the average Joe who uses it as a side hustle.
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Comment on UK government vows action after man dies in latest dog attack in ~life.pets
vagueallusion Link ParentThat is a huge and biased assumption on people's motivations. I hope you realize that's not everybody, although probably a larger percentage of the dangerous dog owners we hear about in the news...That is a huge and biased assumption on people's motivations. I hope you realize that's not everybody, although probably a larger percentage of the dangerous dog owners we hear about in the news or have the displeasure of meeting in person.
While I do not agree with your assumptions on people's motives, and I don't think that all pitbulls are evil by nature, they do have physical traits that make them more dangerous and a temperament that can more easily move towards aggressive. I'd be interested in the actual instances of people getting bit by Chihuahuas or terriers vs Pitbulls. I would guess that the number is actually a lot higher just unreported and non-lethal.
I do agree that regulation needs to be increased as do repercussions for irresponsible owners.
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Comment on UK government vows action after man dies in latest dog attack in ~life.pets
vagueallusion Link ParentCome on now. This idea oversimplifies things absurdly. Sending police to enforce a law that requires them to start a confrontation that assumes they will be attacked by a deadly animal is a...Come on now. This idea oversimplifies things absurdly. Sending police to enforce a law that requires them to start a confrontation that assumes they will be attacked by a deadly animal is a horrible policy on so many levels. What if the officer is injured or killed? What if the officer misidentifies the animal? How do you think people with these dogs are going to react knowing that any interactions going to result in arrest and likely euthanization of their animal. How about animals that have never shown aggression going to just kill them all?
At the very least you'd want to give did owner a court date. This would reduce the danger to the police officer, citizen, and animal. While also keeping the police force from being judge, jury, and executioner.
I don't know what the best solution is but I positive this is not it.
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Comment on UK government vows action after man dies in latest dog attack in ~life.pets
vagueallusion Link ParentI completely agree with you and the following comment is in no way meant to excuse people's poor dog etiquette. During COVID some training options were not possible. I adopted a dog before COVID...I completely agree with you and the following comment is in no way meant to excuse people's poor dog etiquette.
During COVID some training options were not possible. I adopted a dog before COVID after our beloved 14-year-old hound dog passed away. At 4 years old and freshly neutered he had zero training or experience outside of yard life. We looked for schools and managed to get some help through video chats but no one was doing in person training and absolutely no group training available.
It was pretty frustrating at the time and we made do as best we could. He's great on a lead with me alone and totally fine at the dog park off leash but we still struggle with encounters with other dogs while on a lead.
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Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech
vagueallusion LinkFor Mac OS: Command+ the minus or plus symbol will increase or decrease size of text on almost everything. At work I caught one of the old guard using a magnifying glass to read a computer screen....For Mac OS:
Command+ the minus or plus symbol will increase or decrease size of text on almost everything.
At work I caught one of the old guard using a magnifying glass to read a computer screen. It was rather adorable to be honest but still a facepalm moment.
Does Windows have a similar shortcut?
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Comment on Big SUVs become most sold new vehicles in Europe. "Customers feel more safe, they feel more powerful" says car industry executive. in ~transport
vagueallusion Link ParentFull disclosure I have an ownership bias for CX-5. Also US driver so specific details and units may vary. Putting the CX-5 to a Hilux (Toyota Tacoma Stateside) and Tundra seems out of place....Full disclosure I have an ownership bias for CX-5. Also US driver so specific details and units may vary.
Putting the CX-5 to a Hilux (Toyota Tacoma Stateside) and Tundra seems out of place. Compact crossovers are the least of all our worries. The biggest concern in my humble opinion is 'mismatch bumpers'. When a large vehicles bumper completely misses the smaller vehicles increasing damage and lethality of car accidents.
Cx-5 2022: 72 inches by 180 in ( not including mirrors)
Hilux / Tacoma 2022: 74 in by 212 in.
Honda Accord 1991: 68 in x 185 in.
Tundra '22: 80" x 233"
While the minimal lift probably makes the vehicle less safe due to the he weight distribution those 4 inches make a huge difference on rougher roads. Which is a huge part of the SUVs culture in the US: Live in the city or suburbs but still have the ability to rally on a logging road. The best of both worlds! Buy now because freedom is being able to drive over all the forests!
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Comment on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Release date trailer in ~games
vagueallusion Link<whistle/sings one-winged Angel> Any mention of Sephiroth at all and that song starts playing in the background of my head. FF7R2 Looks freaking great. Can't wait to have control of a team again...<whistle/sings one-winged Angel> Any mention of Sephiroth at all and that song starts playing in the background of my head.
FF7R2 Looks freaking great. Can't wait to have control of a team again and pull off some combo moves. I wonder what KotR is going to look like. How hilarious would it be if they pulled the original summon animation and use it in the modern game?
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Comment on What game mechanic or boss could you just not overcome? in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentEmerald weapon for me. I was high enough level that EW got a bump (like triple HP.) Since this was OG version there was no way to skip the animation for knights of the round table which was almost...Emerald weapon for me. I was high enough level that EW got a bump (like triple HP.) Since this was OG version there was no way to skip the animation for knights of the round table which was almost 2 and 1/2 minutes long with each of my characters casting twice per turn. Never did beat them.
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Comment on What game mechanic or boss could you just not overcome? in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentThe bike level? Ugh. Uuuugh AaaaAAHH! I think I got past it one time, promptly died and never made it back.The bike level? Ugh. Uuuugh AaaaAAHH!
I think I got past it one time, promptly died and never made it back.
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Comment on “Clickless” iOS exploits infect Kaspersky iPhones with never-before-seen malware in ~tech
vagueallusion Link ParentPurely anecdotal: When I disabled iMessage on my work phone 4 months ago I experienced undelivered SMS and MMS communications, both incoming and outgoing. No failure notice or anything just...Purely anecdotal:
When I disabled iMessage on my work phone 4 months ago I experienced undelivered SMS and MMS communications, both incoming and outgoing. No failure notice or anything just ghosted.
It's possible this could have been overcome with deeper configuration or even just waiting it out but if you do this be prepared for possible lost texts.
Y'all like sodium jokes?
Na