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  1. Comment on Looking to hear experiences about Laser Facial Hair Removal in ~lgbt

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    Oof, where to start on electrolysis. Well, yes it's painful, horribly painful, as in, you get stabbed, shocked and then the hair is pulled out for EACH hair. I only lasted 20mins each session out...

    Oof, where to start on electrolysis. Well, yes it's painful, horribly painful, as in, you get stabbed, shocked and then the hair is pulled out for EACH hair. I only lasted 20mins each session out of 30mins planned. Horribly painful for me and not worth it.

    IPL on the other hand, smooth sailing, just a few big warm flashes and done. No dark hairs left after a TON of sessions.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Are we all capable of being slaveowners or nazis? in ~humanities

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    I believe the most important reason is that we want to belong, and if we are in danger, either through fear (whether the threat is real or not) or at risk of losing personal things like freedom,...

    I believe the most important reason is that we want to belong, and if we are in danger, either through fear (whether the threat is real or not) or at risk of losing personal things like freedom, your house, your job or any other thing that we've been told to risk losing, we want to cling together and are willing to listen to a possible solution being presented by the loudest voices (whether that is actually going to help or not).

    The status quo is what it is for a reason and a lot of people are inflexible to see it any other way. To be able to deal with change is one of the biggest boons we have as humans but we sadly delve too little into that power and instead settle for tribalism. This is why we are able to just walk straight into fascism and by doing so and paradoxically, change anyway but making life for a ton of people a lot worse.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on World’s oldest known man dies aged 112 in Merseyside in ~life

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    The changes in culture and technology this man has seen are simply baffling. RIP!

    The changes in culture and technology this man has seen are simply baffling. RIP!

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies

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    I guess financially they are, artistically and for popularity they aren't. People recognize the name and will bring their kids, it'll rake in enough to keep this cycle going.

    I guess financially they are, artistically and for popularity they aren't. People recognize the name and will bring their kids, it'll rake in enough to keep this cycle going.

    5 votes

  5. Comment on Your boss is probably spying on you: New data on workplace surveillance in ~life

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    Don't forget we happily send over our DNA (cheek swab) to companies to get a fun brochure which explains where your origins lie. They now own your DNA and you've given it to them and you had to...

    Don't forget we happily send over our DNA (cheek swab) to companies to get a fun brochure which explains where your origins lie. They now own your DNA and you've given it to them and you had to pay for it.

    And by extension, even if you haven't, a close relative might've and you have no idea how or what weird government might creep up in the future and just decide that you don't make the cut.

    14 votes

  6. Comment on Your boss is probably spying on you: New data on workplace surveillance in ~life

  7. Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies

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    I don't think I'll add anything to the things we see happening right now. Remasters, rereleases. Just release what worked in the past because that is safe and safe guarantees views. There was...

    I don't think I'll add anything to the things we see happening right now. Remasters, rereleases. Just release what worked in the past because that is safe and safe guarantees views. There was nothing wrong with the original, in fact I see it as one my favorite Disney movies of all time up there with Lion King and Aladdin.

    In the trailer it feels like the voice isn't truly synced to Stitch. Low effort money grabbing imo. Skip for me :(

    12 votes

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

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    It's a fanmade overhaul of vanilla with a sprinkle of new things which are close to the lore. Goblins (old models) and High Elves (Dire Maul elves alliance race) as additional races and a few...

    It's a fanmade overhaul of vanilla with a sprinkle of new things which are close to the lore. Goblins (old models) and High Elves (Dire Maul elves alliance race) as additional races and a few extra classes available for other races but sticking close to the spirit of vanilla, which is nice.

    You might have seen the post about the Unreal 5 overhaul they're working on recently:
    https://tildes.net/~games/1jz9/vanilla_world_of_warcraft_will_soon_be_available_in_unreal_5_on_a_private_server

    4 votes

  9. Comment on In praise of Arcane season 2 in ~tv

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    Yea it was amazing, just finished it now too :)) I feel this story has been told though. They can reuse the artstyle and do something like Arcane: What's Hext? with a new slew of characters. If...

    Yea it was amazing, just finished it now too :)) I feel this story has been told though. They can reuse the artstyle and do something like Arcane: What's Hext? with a new slew of characters. If you check the League of Legends roster there's a so much to pick from it's insane, I bet they could spin up a new story and not milk the old one dry.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Denmark's uprooting of settled residents from ‘ghettos’ forms part of aggressive plan to assimilate nonwhite inhabitants in ~society

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    I'm sorry, I just can't see it any other way than racist politics. People flee their home country, for a diverse list of reason be it war, poverty, a chance to make more or, sadly sometimes, just...

    I'm sorry, I just can't see it any other way than racist politics. People flee their home country, for a diverse list of reason be it war, poverty, a chance to make more or, sadly sometimes, just to game the system and get free money. The latter portion of those who flee are very tiny but are probably seen as the main reason why these people should leave. What happened to solving problems together, talking to these people, asking what they need instead of just labeling them as 'unwelcome' and just toss them out. This just breeds more disliking each other in an already divided world.

    15 votes

  11. Comment on Populism, media revolutions, and our terrible moment by Hank Green in ~society

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    Hank Green explaining how in history new forms of communication have been a platform for certain people to market their message to a willing listener.

    Hank Green explaining how in history new forms of communication have been a platform for certain people to market their message to a willing listener.

    8 votes

  13. Comment on What's on your Christmas wish list? in ~life

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    A stable identity I can trust upon, build upon and that I can love.

    A stable identity I can trust upon, build upon and that I can love.

    13 votes

  14. Comment on Private school - worthwhile/good idea for not rich people? in ~life

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    Good advice which I can agree with. My learning habits are abysmal, have turned my teenage and early-adult life into a nightmare for achieving any diploma. Being smart is not enough. You need...

    Good advice which I can agree with. My learning habits are abysmal, have turned my teenage and early-adult life into a nightmare for achieving any diploma. Being smart is not enough. You need discipline and I lacked a lot. My avoidant personality made me invisible and my marks/grades were mediocre but passable.

    Make sure you connect with your kid about their needs and give them structure. A quiet kid still has a ton going on in their mind.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    yea, it was a bad argument, sorry.

    yea, it was a bad argument, sorry.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    You're right, it was a little bit insincere from me to jump to such a conclusion. Bad argument on my part.

    You're right, it was a little bit insincere from me to jump to such a conclusion. Bad argument on my part.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    I mean if you tell a joke at a funeral you cannot read the room. My point being; growth happens naturally and organically already. Fostering a solid community takes time and not everyone will like...

    I mean if you tell a joke at a funeral you cannot read the room. My point being; growth happens naturally and organically already. Fostering a solid community takes time and not everyone will like the content. But not everything can be to everyone's liking. And that is okay.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    I mean, it goes to show what is important in the end right? If a platform really incentivizes engagement, focusing on user retention and gamifies interactions and has reward structures then it's...

    I mean, it goes to show what is important in the end right? If a platform really incentivizes engagement, focusing on user retention and gamifies interactions and has reward structures then it's safe to bet there's a financial incentive at play behind it all instead of purely fostering constructive discussion.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I had started on a sci-fi novel but due to mental health issues I've had to put that down for a bit. I'm thinking about a lot of things to pick up again to get me through the day. Maybe that's...

    I had started on a sci-fi novel but due to mental health issues I've had to put that down for a bit. I'm thinking about a lot of things to pick up again to get me through the day. Maybe that's writing, painting, coding or picking up an instrument. The indecisiveness is a very real obstacle to get over and then to keep things going too.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    Not showing any form of status or anything tangible for people to distinguish oneself from others e.g. Karma. It's a useless thing but ppl give meaning to it and thus it has a runaway effect of it...

    Not showing any form of status or anything tangible for people to distinguish oneself from others e.g. Karma. It's a useless thing but ppl give meaning to it and thus it has a runaway effect of it having to matter. On forums this was fairly often the amount of posts (higher = better?) etc. The value is in the content that you provide and people will remember you if you had anything meaningful to say.

    In the extreme situations like TikTok or Instagram likes are everything and it works demotivating when your posts don't seem to hit a certain expected value and this directly can influence your mental well being.

    In the context of transparency I can see why the 'upvotes' on tildes give reason to see why a post is trending or on the frontpage but it would be neat for that to be an opt-out thing.

    33 votes