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  1. Comment on Automation for android, preferably FOSS in ~tech

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    Great, seems like there are a ton of decent options in this thread so I hope you find the one that works best for your needs!

    Great, seems like there are a ton of decent options in this thread so I hope you find the one that works best for your needs!

  2. Comment on Automation for android, preferably FOSS in ~tech

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    Not FOSS but might still work for you. AMdroid My work schedule syncs with Google calendar, which I sync with the app to create alarms, since I work shifts with different start times. Might work...

    Not FOSS but might still work for you.

    AMdroid

    My work schedule syncs with Google calendar, which I sync with the app to create alarms, since I work shifts with different start times. Might work for you?

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

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    You put it well. It was both entertaining and thought provoking and annoying that you have to beat the game multiple times to start enjoying.

    You put it well. It was both entertaining and thought provoking and annoying that you have to beat the game multiple times to start enjoying.

  4. Comment on Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying in ~books

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    I think my phone autocorrected it? Either way, I love that conspiracy theory. I feel like John Oliver did a thing on it once?

    I think my phone autocorrected it? Either way, I love that conspiracy theory. I feel like John Oliver did a thing on it once?

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying in ~books

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    This man and the Bernstein Bears were my childhood. I have nothing but nostalgic joy for his books. I am sad that he was hit with dementia, but I am glad he can choose to die with dignity.

    This man and the Bernstein Bears were my childhood. I have nothing but nostalgic joy for his books. I am sad that he was hit with dementia, but I am glad he can choose to die with dignity.

    6 votes

  6. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Congrats on making the effort! I know you have a better handle on the drinking, but I would non-alcoholic beer really helped me end up drinking much less. There are a ton of delicious and...

    Congrats on making the effort! I know you have a better handle on the drinking, but I would non-alcoholic beer really helped me end up drinking much less. There are a ton of delicious and healthier options.

    1 vote

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

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    I hope you enjoy it. The story is both the best and worst part of the game. If you stick with it, you'll probably agree.

    I hope you enjoy it. The story is both the best and worst part of the game. If you stick with it, you'll probably agree.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on ‘The Pitt’ wins Drama, ‘The Studio’ wins Comedy, and ‘Adolescence’ wins Limited Series at the 2025 Emmy’s in ~tv

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    That's fair. I suppose it helps if you like realism in your TV viewing. Either way, I hope you enjoy the rest when you get back to it!

    That's fair. I suppose it helps if you like realism in your TV viewing. Either way, I hope you enjoy the rest when you get back to it!

  9. Comment on ‘The Pitt’ wins Drama, ‘The Studio’ wins Comedy, and ‘Adolescence’ wins Limited Series at the 2025 Emmy’s in ~tv

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    The Pitt is fantastic and you should watch the rest!

    The Pitt is fantastic and you should watch the rest!

    7 votes

  10. Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games

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    Sadly I have never played it co-op, so if you do get it and want to play co-op, I would be game!

    Sadly I have never played it co-op, so if you do get it and want to play co-op, I would be game!

  11. Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 1 in ~sports.american_football

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    This was the first year in...31 years I didn't watch the Steelers on opening day. I was disgusted when they signed Rodgers and decided I'm just done with them.

    This was the first year in...31 years I didn't watch the Steelers on opening day. I was disgusted when they signed Rodgers and decided I'm just done with them.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games

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    Based off this, I would suggest checking out Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War It's a 4X, but since it's Warhammer it's all about combat really. The maps are smaller and faster than Civ,...

    I do enjoy simulation games like Civilization to an extent, but the "one more turn" aspect of them really hurts - very rarely do I want to go back to a campaign I've already started and have to re-figure out what my plans were. Something that is either a lot quicker of a loop or a lot easier to drop back in would be interesting to me though.

    Based off this, I would suggest checking out Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

    It's a 4X, but since it's Warhammer it's all about combat really. The maps are smaller and faster than Civ, but I often just start over and don't really care about it. Although it's easy to pick back up, as you're really just always building more stuff to help you murder everything. Easy to pick back up. Story is there, but easily skippable, not important and can be ignored. Often goes on sale and plenty of fun without buying any of the DLC. I don't know if I will ever get tired of playing the Necrons.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Humble Choice - September 2025 in ~games

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    Yeah I resubscribed last month and never had an easier time cancelling than this month. Having them in the same bundle is a weird choice but maybe there are lots of wrestling fans out there that...

    Yeah I resubscribed last month and never had an easier time cancelling than this month. Having them in the same bundle is a weird choice but maybe there are lots of wrestling fans out there that have also decided now is the time to get into Destiny?

  14. Comment on Why do you like your job? in ~life

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    Amazing pay and benefits help me put up with a lot of garbage at my job. That said, I'm in fitness and tech sales, so the best part of the job itself is all the members who come back and tell us...

    Amazing pay and benefits help me put up with a lot of garbage at my job.

    That said, I'm in fitness and tech sales, so the best part of the job itself is all the members who come back and tell us how our company has changed their lives. That never gets old.

    I'm in management, so seeing people I hire and train come into their own, find success and then either keep finding success or moving on to be successful somewhere else is endlessly rewarding.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    My wife does an amazing job getting our animals to pose for photos, especially with her books. Here is Pippin and Darwin posing with her 3rd book.

    My wife does an amazing job getting our animals to pose for photos, especially with her books. Here is Pippin and Darwin posing with her 3rd book.

    12 votes

  16. Comment on America tips into fascism in ~society

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    As a Canadian, this is terrifying and I don't see a world where we avoid becoming America's Czechoslovakia.

    As a Canadian, this is terrifying and I don't see a world where we avoid becoming America's Czechoslovakia.

    8 votes

  17. Comment on Make new friends here! in ~life

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    Hah, well thanks for being my test idiot, although it sounds cool as hell! I would definitely love to hear your thoughts once you have had time to play around with it!

    Hah, well thanks for being my test idiot, although it sounds cool as hell! I would definitely love to hear your thoughts once you have had time to play around with it!

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech

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    Side note, can you explain what you mean with Jellyfin? I thought it was a service like Plex? Did you download music to your PC and then stream it places like your phone with Jellyfin?

    Side note, can you explain what you mean with Jellyfin? I thought it was a service like Plex? Did you download music to your PC and then stream it places like your phone with Jellyfin?

  19. Comment on Make new friends here! in ~life

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    Maybe, but it is also consistently highly rated with a strong warranty made by a company that has been around for a long time, so probably not just placebo! And I will own one one day! Thanks for...

    Maybe, but it is also consistently highly rated with a strong warranty made by a company that has been around for a long time, so probably not just placebo! And I will own one one day! Thanks for sharing your experience!

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Make new friends here! in ~life

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    That sounds right up my alley, I will definitely check it out. I definitely agree that consistency is key for many podcasts success. I have a long commute so I mainly listen during it and build a...

    That sounds right up my alley, I will definitely check it out. I definitely agree that consistency is key for many podcasts success. I have a long commute so I mainly listen during it and build a routine. If they are inconsistent it's hard to build that routine.

    Ologies is great. Allie Ward is the host and she is lovely. Each week she talks to a different ologist, like gynecology, radiology or fearology, etc. You learn a ton from experts in their field each week. I bet you'll like it.

    2 votes