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• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Customs isn’t the organization that does that. If you’re a target for espionage, someone at the NSA or CIA or somesuch organization will find ways to tap your devices, but they don’t do this to every phone imported to the country. Just consider the sheer volume of data that would produce, and the number of analysts who would need to review it. I wouldn’t assume privacy, though. Act like they are watching everything.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Amazon Doubles Prime Video Ads to 6 Minutes Per Hour⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  I’d rather spend 10 minutes avoiding 4 minutes of advertising on a streaming service I pay for. Luckily, it doesn’t take nearly that long.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How bad is it that Israel has attacked Iran? ⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Well, it could be really bad, or it might only be a little bit bad.

  Israel has nuclear weapons, Iran has been trying to develop nuclear weapons and probably has them, and both sides believe God is on their side.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What game has the best tutorial, in your opinion?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  The one that sticks out in my mind is the original BioShock. Spoilers if you haven’t played it.

  Bioshock

  The first thing that happens is a voice over the intercom asks, “Would you kindly pick up that weapon.” And of course you do it, or the game does not progress. The voice is very polite and resonable, helping you navigate this dank maze of horrors. “Would you kindly open that door?” “Would you kindly kill that monster?” The calm manners contrast starkly against the modern horrors you’re experiencing in the game. Of course every request seems like a great idea at the time, and of course the game ends if you fail.
  Then halfway into the game, you finally meet the man behind the voice and he explains that you are a mind-controlled slave, conditions to obey any command that begins with “would you kindly…” He’s trying to destroy the tyranny of the system and commands you to kill him, sacrificing himself to free you from the control phrase. The “tutorial” seemed like it was just helpful instructions, but you didn’t really have a choice, did you? The majority of players just followed those instructions without question, never considering whether they were good choices or moral actions. And could you say no? Without the wrench, you can’t survive the first attack. Without opening the door, you remain in the first room forever. Your world is pre-ordained and tightly controlled. How much free will do you have in the game and outside of it? At what point do you stop making decisions and start following orders? And when can you stop again?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨9News US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi hit by rubber bullet during Los Angeles protests⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s weird anyone is acting like this wasn’t intentional. It’s on film.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why is Jordan Peterson both a Christian and not a Christian?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I’m not reducing anyone to anything. Conservativism is always exactly the same, which is why it’s called “conservativism.” If a conservative isn’t conservative, then they are something else.

  It’s not a generalization, it’s the name for the phenomenon.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why is Jordan Peterson both a Christian and not a Christian?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  He’s a conservative. Conservatives cannot be held to any sort of philosophical or ideological consistency, because their positions on any issue are entirely negotiable. There are no fundamentally conservative values beyond “is this good for me?” That’s why it’s so appealing to conservatives to have a personal savior who fully accepts your apology and offers divine forgiveness for any transgressions.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Oh really?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  As silly as it looks, there’s a good reason for this. You can’t just have a blank page because the user is going to wonder if something is missing. You have to say that the page is blank on purpose, at which point it’s no longer blank. They could say “The only thing on this page is this sentence explaining that there is nothing else on this page” but that seems somehow more ridiculous.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Devices (fanmade, obviously)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I think it’s just the font, but XKCD would have recreated the table and added a subtle, obscure reference to acknowledge in the alt text.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Michael B. Jordan Did the Impossible — In an era of mounting crises, the "Sinners" star got people off their couches and into cinemas for an original film⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s weird how people act like star power is bringing viewers to theaters. I haven’t seen the movie, but I will, and I’m sure he’s good in it. But I’ll see it because it looks like a great movie, not because I want to see the latest Michael B. Jordan film. I’m old enough to remember a time when an actor’s name would sell tickets, but that was ages ago.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I think I still have one of those in a drawer, in case I ever need it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Om nom⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  And that would be hilarious.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 Casts Cobie Smulders⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I always love her in whatever role, but I can’t help but feel like her name is one of those fake names created to seem almost real, but definitely isn’t. Like Bort or Englebert Humperdinck.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨5-minute oil change place⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Yes, good call out. It’s also good to get some oil on the gasket before installation.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨5-minute oil change place⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  The reason that an oil change should take time is that it takes a while for all of the used oil to drain out. That’s why commenters are recommending you do it yourself, because you can leave the car for 20 minutes to just drain. Then you remove the filter, and don’t be surprise if more oil drains out. Replace the filter and then refill with oil.

  Quickie Lube places that promise a 5 minute change are either lying about the time or lying about changing the oil. You would also control how frequently the filters are changed. You don’t have to change the filter as often as the oil, but certainly every other oil change. I replace mine every time, but I recognize that’s probably unnecessary.

  All in, the process will take you about an hour, maybe longer the first time you do it. A pro with all of the equipment laid out and a proper garage can cut it to 30 minutes at best.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  First, you don’t owe anyone anything.

  But consider that you are in a position of relative privilege. Most trans individuals don’t have the resources or support you had during your transition. Most don’t even have access to the medical care you received. The people seeking that same care you received as a child are being demonized and targeted by bigots, fascists, and Nazis.

  We all live in our society together, and “activism” is usually just someone standing forward and saying “this is wrong.” Do you advocate for trans rights at all? Or are you worried that speaking out will clue the bigots in on your situation, and you will be targeted for harassment or worse? That’s a legitimate concern, and being outed would undeniably affect the course of your life. I’m not saying any of this to criticize your decisions. But you should recognize that the bigots are winning, and your fear is critical to their strategy.

  You have a family to consider. I know I put my family above any other priorities, and you can ignore anyone trying to convince you do do different.

  But what if your kids were trans? What if they grow up in a world where it’s encouraged that they hate trans people? What if they need the same care you received? Would you counsel them to hide? Would you encourage them to be proud of their whole, authentic self? Who would be their role model for living life on their terms, undeterred by small-minded dipshits or violent tyrants?

  I’m not trans, so I have no frame of reference for what you’re dealing with. But as a parent, I always try to make moral decisions based not only on how it will affect my kids, but also on being the person I would want them to be.

  Be safe. Trust in compassion. Have faith that the bad people are vastly outnumbered.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Matthew Fox breaks silence on LOST in rare comments on hit show⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I have to think this is more common that we might think among actors. Watching the show you poured your creative heart into and seeing all the flaws, all the edits, all the things you wish you could do over, that’s got to be tough.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨She’s Been Building Her Own Rebellion for Years — Now, 'Andor' Star Adria Arjona Is Ready To Lead⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  A rebellion series running concurrent with the Holy Trilogy that has the same quality as Andor would be quite welcome.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I want a chav boyfriend. Where can I find adult chavs? (If you don't know what that is, they're called bogans in Australia and rednecks in the US)⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  no

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Catchiest video game song?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Those first 6 notes of 1-2 tho…

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Disney’s Live-Action Lilo & Stitch: New Vision and Controversies⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Clicking the link opens a series of uncloseable popups and tries to trick you into downloading viruses.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Disney’s Live-Action Lilo & Stitch: New Vision and Controversies⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  That website is mobile cancer.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Eh, those things are flexible. If you’re willing to play the game, you can be inside the circle. See: Log Cabin Republicans, Raphael Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Ben Carson, you can be “one of the good ones” as long as you’re willing to toe the line.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why can I get a credit card for $2,000 at best buy for dumb shit but can't get a care plus card for dental work?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  You can always get credit, the only question is how much will it cost.

  If you’re asking why does Best Buy offers credit cards and your dentist doesn’t, it’s because Best Buy might not get your sale. They want you to see the product and buy the product and if you don’t have the money they want you to borrow the money without leaving the store. It’s all about reducing friction between your wallet and their register.

  Your dentist doesn’t need to reduce those obstacles to purchasing. You need dental work, and they bill you. If you can’t pay, that’s a you problem.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Conservativism is, and always has been, a misdirect. It isn’t an ideology. It’s something you say so that it sounds like you have principles, but there are no inherently conservative principles.

  Check your history books, it’s always been this way.

  Conservatives establish their priorities by first drawing a circle on the ground around themselves, and the deciding who is with them inside the circle. Everyone inside the circle is a member of their group, the Self. The Self is good because they are inside the circle, and the circle was drawn to define who is good.

  And that’s it. Everything else is a flexible derivation of that decision. Policies that are good for the Self are good because the Self is good. Policies that are bad for the Self are bad. You get the picture. Everything a Conservative does or says is in service of defending and advancing the Self’s interests.

  Importantly, anyone outside the circle is the Other. The Other can be bad, or they can be irrelevant. The Other cannot be good, because they aren’t the Self. If the Other tries to oppose the Self, the Other is bad. If the Other does not oppose the Self or even assists the Self, they are irrelevant.

  If the Self lies or cheats or murders, then those were necessary acts in service of the Self, and therefore good. If the Other acts heroically or honorably or respectfully, it is irrelevant.

  The good news is that you can be inside the circle, as long as you agree to go along with the game. Support everything the Self does, oppose anything the Other does to stop you, and refuse to acknowledge the inherent ridiculousness of your lack of fundamental beliefs.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I'm gay and I dunno what it means⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s an interesting take. So basically a cheater isn’t being drawn into anything because of a specific desirable trait that you lack, it’s just that he’s a piece of shit who wants to cheat.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I'm gay and I dunno what it means⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Ok, as a man, I can see that these are two different hairstyles. Visually, it’s obviously the same person but with slightly different configurations of hair. Where I’m lost is that this meme seems to imply that one is better than the other. Which is the superior look? I don’t know. That doesn’t mean I cannot differentiate between the two, it means I am out of touch with whatever is stylish at the moment. There’s nothing objectively more or less beautiful in these photos. Maybe one style is easier to maintain, and the difference is supposed to sugest that one of them takes better care of their hair? Or maybe they are too fussy and vain to a fault? This is specialized knowledge that can only be shared via communication. You cannot discover it on your own like some scientific truth. You must learn it from someone else who knows.

  The people who are snarky about people not knowing something like this are the worst sort of snobs. Not only are they mocking people who haven’t been included in the secret, they are wasting an opportunity to share knowledge to do it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Why? There are parental controls, and you can adjust the content you see. If you don’t want mature themes or coarse language, you should adjust the settings on your account.

  All of the Netflix Marvel shows were made prior to Disney acquiring Marvel Studios, and were created to tell the heavier mortality stories. Daredevil, JJ, Punisher, even Luke Cage dipped into some heavy shit. And they were all pretty good at it. All those characters were complex adults with real world issues and traumas. Kingpin was as human as he’s ever been in the comics. Cottonmouth and Mariah Stokes were people doing what they thought they had to do. Kilgrave is the answer to “what’s the worst that could happen?”

  Disney wouldn’t make those now (as evidenced by all the punches they pulled in Moon Knight and Agatha All Along). But Disney owns them. Why pretend they don’t?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Consequences in 3… 4… 5…

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why does Spotify sometimes play few ads but other times barely any?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s the beauty of the algorithm. It’s not just time of day, but what you’re doing and where you are. Look for other common threads, like anytime you’re near a gym, or if you’re browsing an online store. Assume they know literally everything about you in the moment.

  Of course, there are other plausible explanations. Maybe you are sometimes connected to wifi with a pihole that blocks the ads? Maybe your cellular connection is spotty and the app is compensating with music already on your device? Maybe there’s a quota that they are supposed to hit, and any blocked ads are queued up for later until you connect again? Like I said, I don’t know what’s causing it.