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  1. Comment on BlizzCon discussion thread in ~games

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    Yeah, I saw that article and it at least implies that the Nexon game is separate from Blizzard making their own game. This at least makes sense. SC is still huge in Korea, so letting a Korean...

    Yeah, I saw that article and it at least implies that the Nexon game is separate from Blizzard making their own game.

    This at least makes sense. SC is still huge in Korea, so letting a Korean company take on an RTS that Blizzard seems to have no interest in doing themselves.

    Then I guess what, you roll some people over from Overwatch to make a SC shooter? Sounds like a very Microsoft approach to me.

  2. Comment on BlizzCon discussion thread in ~games

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    Meh, I guess. I get what they were going for, but it just feels over produced like so many of their recent trailers. Why even announce a game that's 4 years out unless you are desperate?

    Meh, I guess. I get what they were going for, but it just feels over produced like so many of their recent trailers. Why even announce a game that's 4 years out unless you are desperate?

    3 votes

  3. Comment on BlizzCon discussion thread in ~games

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    I have zero faith in this version of Blizzard being able to finally deliver a StarCraft shooter. I hope they prove me wrong.

    I have zero faith in this version of Blizzard being able to finally deliver a StarCraft shooter. I hope they prove me wrong.

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk

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    Absolutely. It's where I learned it but it works basically anywhere. All of my wife's friends like me because I am "easy to talk to" which just means I ask them about stuff they are wearing.

    Absolutely. It's where I learned it but it works basically anywhere. All of my wife's friends like me because I am "easy to talk to" which just means I ask them about stuff they are wearing.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk

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    I always just ask about something they are wearing and/or have on them. I'm sure that's because of my sales background. That's like, sales 101. But it also always works. Anything that gets someone...

    I always just ask about something they are wearing and/or have on them. I'm sure that's because of my sales background. That's like, sales 101. But it also always works. Anything that gets someone to talk about themselves is usually good.

    24 votes

  6. Comment on What's a show you love that's from before your time? in ~tv

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    So did you become an importer/exporter of fine latex goods?

    So did you become an importer/exporter of fine latex goods?

    3 votes

  7. Comment on What's a show you love that's from before your time? in ~tv

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    The Orville is the best Trek since Voyager. I wish they would finally bring it back.

    The Orville is the best Trek since Voyager. I wish they would finally bring it back.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on What's a show you love that's from before your time? in ~tv

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    I can still vividly remember seeing the commercial for ST:TNG for the Season 4 premier and being hyped. It feels like that took forever. I don't know if it's better or worse that you didn't have...

    I can still vividly remember seeing the commercial for ST:TNG for the Season 4 premier and being hyped. It feels like that took forever. I don't know if it's better or worse that you didn't have to wait for Season 4, but man it's all my friends and I talked about that summer.

    Thanks for making me feel old.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on Want some advice on how to escape my current situation - I [34M] am fed up of my [68F/81M] parents and want out in ~life

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    I'm not an expert/professional, so more my random thoughts. This post comes across negative. I don't know if that's because this is just a rant or what, but it seems like you would get a lot of...

    I'm not an expert/professional, so more my random thoughts.

    This post comes across negative. I don't know if that's because this is just a rant or what, but it seems like you would get a lot of value working on yourself. Bristol seems to have a lot of options if you haven't already checked them out.

    Leaving that house does seem like probably the best thing you can do for your mental health.

    While your situation sounds worse than mine, I lived at home until I was 28 and was desperate to leave. I was able to rent a room in a house. It was someone I knew, although not my best friend or anything.

    Find a room, move cities, take a shit hole. Nothing is permanent, but sometimes you need to get out of toxic situations first and worry about what happens next later.

    Good luck.

    13 votes

  10. Recommendations for noise cancelling, over ear headphones

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    I recently got promoted and my new position is about 70% travel. Planes are loud. Airports are loud. Malls are loud. I'm looking for really good noise cancelling, over ear headphones that have a...

    I recently got promoted and my new position is about 70% travel.

    Planes are loud.
    Airports are loud.
    Malls are loud.

    I'm looking for really good noise cancelling, over ear headphones that have a hidden mic.

    Ideally they would be good at playing audio on a plane and for taking zoom calls on my laptop. Bonus if switching between my android phone and MacBook is simple/without known issues.

    Price is not a concern.

    31 votes

  11. Comment on Any electric vehicle owners with an Android phone using the ChargePoint app? in ~transport

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    Definitely good points. I guess it depends how you drive. When I stop, I go to the washroom and maybe grab a drink. I'm always charged enough to move on. If someone wants to only charge as fast as...

    Definitely good points. I guess it depends how you drive. When I stop, I go to the washroom and maybe grab a drink. I'm always charged enough to move on. If someone wants to only charge as fast as possible and leave, then your recommendation is perfect.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Any electric vehicle owners with an Android phone using the ChargePoint app? in ~transport

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    Perfect, being able to charge at home and work is the dream scenario. I haven't been to a gas station in years.

    Perfect, being able to charge at home and work is the dream scenario. I haven't been to a gas station in years.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Any electric vehicle owners with an Android phone using the ChargePoint app? in ~transport

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    Congrats on the new EV and welcome to the broken ass world of EV charging. I don't have anything to add to what has been suggested already. So instead I'll suggest that when road tripping you...

    Congrats on the new EV and welcome to the broken ass world of EV charging.

    I don't have anything to add to what has been suggested already. So instead I'll suggest that when road tripping you should always use Tesla chargers. As much as I hate Elon, they are the only company that have figured out charging and are reliable. If your car is new, you'll already have the Tesla plug. If not, you can buy an adapter. I've owned two Tesla's and now a Polestar and I don't even waste my time trying to charge anywhere else.

    Happy driving! The Ioniq 5 is a great car!

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What do you call a bun, bacon, some amount of cheese, and two burger patties? (Not a setup to a joke) in ~food

  15. Comment on What do you call a bun, bacon, some amount of cheese, and two burger patties? (Not a setup to a joke) in ~food

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    If I was being pedantic, I might point out you could say double cheeseburger with bacon to avoid confusion if you don't want to start with bacon.

    If I was being pedantic, I might point out you could say double cheeseburger with bacon to avoid confusion if you don't want to start with bacon.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Gamescom discussion in ~games

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    That Ontos trailer looked amazing. I was probably already sold, but seems like the right level of creepy. I'm sure it won't be as good as SOMA, but if it gets close then fantastic.

    That Ontos trailer looked amazing. I was probably already sold, but seems like the right level of creepy. I'm sure it won't be as good as SOMA, but if it gets close then fantastic.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Are others finding themselves spending less and less time online? in ~tech

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    The issue with YouTube is further compounded by private equity discovering it and doing what it does best. Buy up stuff and turn it into slop.

    The issue with YouTube is further compounded by private equity discovering it and doing what it does best. Buy up stuff and turn it into slop.

    5 votes

  18. Comment on US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion in ~society

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    @kari has it right. Any updated deal that gives concessions to Trump is just a loss when there is no reason to believe he will abide by any concessions given to Canada. But relief for industries...

    @kari has it right. Any updated deal that gives concessions to Trump is just a loss when there is no reason to believe he will abide by any concessions given to Canada. But relief for industries like auto or steel would be welcome. Hence, mixed feelings.

    5 votes

  19. Comment on US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion in ~society

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    Yeah I generally agree. Canada can no longer trust the US so our goal should remain limiting damage from the meth lab to our south while continuing to build up our own production and trade...

    Yeah I generally agree. Canada can no longer trust the US so our goal should remain limiting damage from the meth lab to our south while continuing to build up our own production and trade relations with more reliable partners.

    16 votes

  20. Comment on US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion in ~society

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    Mixed feelings. Obviously it was one pedophile, Lutnick, who apparently blew things up in the end so the pedophile president couldn't get his deal. But we already had a deal, that Trump was...

    Mixed feelings. Obviously it was one pedophile, Lutnick, who apparently blew things up in the end so the pedophile president couldn't get his deal. But we already had a deal, that Trump was already ignoring. So there is no reason to think he would have honoured this new deal or not pulled the small bullshit. As always, I feel the worst for the people this actually impacts, like all of our auto workers.

    26 votes