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  1. Comment on Tildes as a bug tracker in ~tildes

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    What would be the benefit of tweaking a Tildes instance to work as a bug tracker over using an existing product like Bugzilla?

    What would be the benefit of tweaking a Tildes instance to work as a bug tracker over using an existing product like Bugzilla?

    11 votes

  2. Comment on How are you dealing with AI generated results in your searches? in ~tech

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    A lot of what you're describing is the Dead Internet Theory and AI is rapidly accelerating the problem.

    A lot of what you're describing is the Dead Internet Theory and AI is rapidly accelerating the problem.

    16 votes

  3. Comment on Wolfs | Official trailer in ~movies

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    I suppose anything could be possible, but at least in real life they're only three years apart in age.

    I suppose anything could be possible, but at least in real life they're only three years apart in age.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Why we’re turning psychiatric labels into identities in ~health.mental

  5. Comment on Mozilla is adding vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI to Firefox in ~tech

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    I should have clarified that it is redundant for my workflow. I primarily use macOS which allows moving the window by clicking and holding on any free space to the left or right of the tabs in the...

    I should have clarified that it is redundant for my workflow. I primarily use macOS which allows moving the window by clicking and holding on any free space to the left or right of the tabs in the top bar. You can also use the free space to the left or right of the address bar in the toolbar. I haven't used a Linux distro in ages and can't speak to moving Firefox by dragging in the free space of the toolbar.

    I almost exclusively full screen my windows making it very rare I manually drag a window to move it. If you're working this way or using a tiling window manager, then you're really not losing anything by collapsing the tabs into the title bar.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Mozilla is adding vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI to Firefox in ~tech

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    I use vertical tabs and remove the title bar via a userChrome.css file since it's a redundant view. #TabsToolbar { visibility: collapse !important; }

    I use vertical tabs and remove the title bar via a userChrome.css file since it's a redundant view.

    #TabsToolbar { visibility: collapse !important; }
    4 votes

  8. Comment on Into the Tubi-verse in ~tv

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    I would also suggest using your library card with Kanopy and Hoopla. You'll get access to a ton of free movies and TV shows without any advertising.

    I would also suggest using your library card with Kanopy and Hoopla. You'll get access to a ton of free movies and TV shows without any advertising.

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Why Frank Lloyd Wright was so good in ~design

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    Some of the graphics throughout look decently sharp. I think all the shots of the host have a fairly soft focus which threw me off at first. His other videos all have reasonable quality.

    Some of the graphics throughout look decently sharp. I think all the shots of the host have a fairly soft focus which threw me off at first. His other videos all have reasonable quality.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Trap | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Hopefully the trailer isn't giving away too much and there's still a good twist or two

    Hopefully the trailer isn't giving away too much and there's still a good twist or two

    6 votes

  11. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Last week I got to see Titus (1999) for the first time on the big screen in 35mm. From what the announcer mentioned, the last time this was shown in theater was 10 years ago at a German film...

    Last week I got to see Titus (1999) for the first time on the big screen in 35mm. From what the announcer mentioned, the last time this was shown in theater was 10 years ago at a German film festival. It quickly became my favorite film adaptation of a Shakespeare story. The whole cast was spectacular and were all obviously having a bunch of fun.

    Harry Lennix as Aaron in particular really stole the show every time he was on screen. He also got to utter Shakespeare's single best line ever, "Villain, I have done thy mother."

    3 votes

  12. Comment on My movie schedule in ~movies

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    Letterboxd integrates JustWatch with movie entries and you can also create lists which can be filtered by specific services. You can also set defaults for the ones you currently use.

    Letterboxd integrates JustWatch with movie entries and you can also create lists which can be filtered by specific services. You can also set defaults for the ones you currently use.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on My movie schedule in ~movies

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    Sounds like a fun way to get through some movies you've had on your list. And some great picks! I've tried something similar before and found it a bit too restrictive. My mood and energy level...

    Sounds like a fun way to get through some movies you've had on your list. And some great picks!

    I've tried something similar before and found it a bit too restrictive. My mood and energy level frequently dictates my choice for a film at home.

    These days what I prefer is creating movie challenge lists on letterboxd. For example, for this month my challenge is A24PRIL and I have 12 A24 films to watch. This way I still dedicate myself to several to watch, but don't treat myself too harshly if that evening I'm no longer in the mood to watch something. It also gives me a few to pick from in the beginning.

    10 votes

  14. Comment on Megathread: April Fools’ Day 2024 on the internet in ~talk

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    Discord announced Loot Boxes which are available in settings right now

    Discord announced Loot Boxes which are available in settings right now

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I decided to go for a Joe Spinell in 1980 double feature with Cruising and The Ninth Configuration. There are multiple interesting connections between them. The first I already mentioned with Joe...

    I decided to go for a Joe Spinell in 1980 double feature with Cruising and The Ninth Configuration. There are multiple interesting connections between them. The first I already mentioned with Joe Spinell in both.

    Cruising was directed by William Friedkin who famously directed The Exorcist, a film written by William Peter Blatty. Friedkin's film about the NY gay scene has compelling moments, but not my favorite from the director.

    William Peter Blatty wrote and directed The Ninth Configuration and you can feel his style all over it with characters debating science and faith. Jason Miller, who most famously played Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist also appears in this Blatty film. The script and dialogue for this is excellent. I really need to get around to continuing the Exorcist series to watch Blatty's entry.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on What are your go to fast but tasty meals? Is there prep you do on weekends to make meals faster? in ~food

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    Anchovies work really well. I also like using red miso sometimes instead for another unique umami flavor in any tomato sauce.

    Anchovies work really well. I also like using red miso sometimes instead for another unique umami flavor in any tomato sauce.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Jacques - Porte s'ouvre (2022) in ~music

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    Jacques has been some of my favorite French pop for a while. One of my favorite tracks is a remix of his song Dans la radio. He also released a new video last month that's pretty fun and a...

    Jacques has been some of my favorite French pop for a while. One of my favorite tracks is a remix of his song Dans la radio.

    He also released a new video last month that's pretty fun and a collection of a bunch of short tracks.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I've been playing Framed every day for the last couple of years now. If you want far less mainstream films check out SNAPSЖOT.

    I've been playing Framed every day for the last couple of years now. If you want far less mainstream films check out SNAPSЖOT.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival - GG no re (End of an era) in ~games

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    If anyone is looking for a new SMP, I play on a server called UnderscoreCraft that just recently started up a fresh world. We're currently doing a short season until the next major Minecraft...

    If anyone is looking for a new SMP, I play on a server called UnderscoreCraft that just recently started up a fresh world. We're currently doing a short season until the next major Minecraft release and as such, experimenting a little bit using terrain generation datapacks from Stardust labs.

    UnderscoreCraft is a whitelisted semi-vanilla survival Minecraft Server recruiting adult players 25+. Our community came together in Spring 2020. Maps generally last 6-12 months depending on Minecraft updates.

    Here's a look at some of our previous builds and communal areas.

    The rules are simple. We just ask that everyone be respectful, be open to having a good time playing alongside other adults, and use common sense. Don’t steal or grief. Pranking, jokes and PVP are allowed BUT should be mutual. A Discord account is required as is utilized for communication.

    Please message me here for a Discord link if you're interested!

    Datapacks:

    • Terralith
    • Structory
    • Incendium
    • Nullscape
    • Anti-Enderman
    • More Mob Heads
    • Player Head Drops
    • Silence Mobs
    • Single Player Sleep
    • Dragon Drops Elytra
    • Customizable Armor Stands
    • AFK Display
    • Coordinates HUD

    Server Info:

    • Difficulty: Hard
    • Online Dynmap
    • Fire spread disabled
    • 20 Player slots
    • 1.20.1 Java Edition
    • Sodium and Lithium
    9 votes

  20. Comment on The DVD biz has circled the drain for years. In 2024, it goes down the tubes. in ~movies

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    In the last few years I've transitioned towards physical media as well. I'm buying more physical media than ever before. Most of what I own is completely unavailable on streaming or never got a...

    In the last few years I've transitioned towards physical media as well. I'm buying more physical media than ever before. Most of what I own is completely unavailable on streaming or never got a release in the US market. There are so many films out there stuck in limbo due to distribution rights issues. The boutique market is booming right now despite general sales. Vinegar Syndrome, Radiance Films, Criterion, Kino Lorber, and Arrow Films are just some of the bigger distributors in the current market.

    I'm also very lucky to have a video rental store in walking distance with an amazing collection. The act of physically walking through a curated store and making decisions on what to watch while I'm standing there has improved my home movie watching experience. Prior to that I found myself sitting on my couch endlessly scrolling through streaming options with decision paralysis.

    It's unfortunate that the video store experience is now lost to most, but at least many libraries offer a lot of physical media to rent. You can even use streaming services like Kanopy and Hoopla to watch movies and shows through your local library.

    2 votes