CatZoomies
@CatZoomies@lemmy.world
2023 Reddit Refugee
On Decentralization:
“We no longer have choice. We no longer have voice. And what is left when you have no choice and no voice? Exit.” - Andreas Antonopoulos
- Comment on Do most people still use computers, or do people only use a smartphone as their main/only device? 1 day ago:
Millennial in the US. These are my main devices: iPhone, gaming pc, steam deck, and an old MacBook Pro.
- iPhone - general phone use, killing time browsing Lemmy when I should be working, playing roms, and Pokémon GO.
- Gaming pc - primary. I prefer doing everything here including shopping because fuck shopping on a phone, I’m a millennial and for big purchases I have to use a big screen and a computer.
- Steam Deck - mobile PC gaming for couch and rare occasions I’m away from home for a long time.
- MacBook - secondary PC, only when I need a PC and don’t want or can’t be at my desk.
Honestly with how far right big tech has moved, along with the predatory tracking and telemetry, I’m considering giving up smart phones for good. Not sure I even want to bother switching to a Pixel with Graphene OS after my iPhone is done.
I miss simplicity, so I’m actively evaluating if a dumb phone (or even an e-ink dumb phone) is right for me. I’m also evaluating lugging my laptop around when I’m out and about because I can simply buy mobile service and plug in a USB cell modem if I need internet. My old 2012 MacBook Pro running Linux doesn’t track me and treat me like data cattle, so it may be worth carrying that around since I don’t get the same feeling of disgust compared to when I look at my smartphone.
Big tech ruined everything.
- Comment on Nintendo discontinuing Gold Points on the Switch eShop, ahead of Switch 2 release 3 days ago:
“My body is ready… to spiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!” - Iwata-san, channeling inner Reggie Fils-A-Mech.
- Comment on Anon shares his taste in music 4 days ago:
Sometimes when it’s quiet and I get a moment to sit, ponder, and allow myself to be bored, I’ll hear either The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time title theme song or, if I’m feeling energised, I’ll hear the opening theme for a new game start in Super Mario 64 (where Lakitu is flying around with the camera and Mario jumps out of the warp pipe).
- Comment on Anon shares his taste in music 4 days ago:
Heck yeah. I’ve been going through a phase where I’m rotating listening to the NieR:Automata and Persona 5 Royal soundtracks.
- Comment on The one drawback to walking at night 3 weeks ago:
Luigi: “Treat yoself!”
- Comment on Which movies are much darker when you rewatch them as an adult? 3 weeks ago:
Damn. I gotta rewatch Hook now. Haven’t seen it since I was probably a pre-teen, but I saw it so many times on VHS that I believe I’ll remember most of it. I definitely want to experience it again framed as an adult.
- Comment on Your palms start to sweat, and the fear becomes much more intense. 4 weeks ago:
The background music is a little faster today for the final 24 hours.
The background music: Kid Rock.
- Comment on You hear a distant scream... 4 weeks ago:
Whoa, I never noticed the moon has accordion hands! Thats weird!
- Comment on My hearing is already fucked. Mwap 4 weeks ago:
It’s two characters, specifically Itchy and Scratchy from The Simpsons.
This is from season 20 episode 7, “MyPods and Broomsticks”. Scratch is listening to a MyPod (parody of Apple iPod), and Itchy reaches over to increase the volume limit beyond its capacity. This causes Scratchy’s eardrums to explode. This scene occurs at approximately 8:37 into the episode.
- Comment on My hearing is already fucked. Mwap 4 weeks ago:
It’s from The Simpsons s20e07: “MyPods and Broomsticks”.
Happens around 8:37 into the episode. Scratchy is listening to a MyPod (parodying Apple iPod). Itchy reaches over and increases the volume past its limit, causing Scratchy to blow his eardrums.
- Comment on 3 days... 5 weeks ago:
Has anyone seen an ocarina dropped by a princess anywhere? It’s the magical kind that resets time and heals persons.
- Comment on Nintendo Switch 2 finally officially revealed 5 weeks ago:
X and Y introduced Mega Evolution, arguably one of the greatest iterative improvements in Pokémon.
With the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025, I’m thinking about replaying X and Y.
Scarlet and Violet were so disappointing that I too am hesitant about future Pokémon games. But I’ll keep my eyes and ears peeled to see how their upcoming games are. I no longer am a day one buyer of Pokémon games, after being burned badly on the rushed Scarlet/Violet games.
- Comment on Favorite retro games? 5 weeks ago:
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age.
- Comment on what was the last game you played in 2024? 1 month ago:
Sea of Stars and Superhot VR
- Comment on Too soon? 1 month ago:
Never had Tomagatchi. I had Pocket Pikachu. That shit was the best! I still have it to this day and it works.
- Comment on NYPD confirms suspect had a British accent 2 months ago:
British accent, they say? Okay NYPD, then explain Kevin Costner!
- Comment on Why you should buy your games on GOG 2 months ago:
Oof I never read that. Well that’s disappointing.
- Comment on Why you should buy your games on GOG 2 months ago:
It’s good to see clips from Loops as the Fediverse is trying to get this competitor to TikTok and whatever the other competitors from Facebook and YouTube are called.
The short clip summarises the About page of GOG. www.gog.com/about_gog
Cool to spread awareness for people that are on those platforms and enjoy swiping through short videos. But here? Nah we’re okay. Plus I speculate the majority on Lemmy knows the value of GOG compared to more public places like Reddit.
- Comment on Well THAT fucking sucks! 🤬 2 months ago:
Nintendo NEW Nintendo Newpipe
- Comment on What are some video game quotes that is stuck in your head? 2 months ago:
Love Tales of Berseria. Velvet’s English voice actress excellently communicated such complex emotions ranging from anger, compassion, grief, and peace. Probably time for another replay!
- Comment on What are some video game quotes that is stuck in your head? 2 months ago:
Hi! I like technology! They’re comfy and easy to wear!
- Comment on Don’t fall for it 3 months ago:
The sacred texts! Is this why Payless Shoes is no longer around? Because we minimated them?
- Comment on Batman: Arkham Origins - TV Spot [YouTube] 3 months ago:
The song in this TV spot is a variation of a released song and was made exclusively for the purpose of this TV spot. This version was never released.
The original song is “Still With Me” by Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto.
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- Comment on corn starch recommend 3 months ago:
Kellog also married, never had sex with his wife or consummated their marriage, and the pair adopted like 30 kids or something like that.
So clearly, corn flakes works. But ideally, corn starch is the way to keep those urges down.
Keep them down, dude. “Conceal, don’t feel” as Elsa from Frozen would say (and seriously, do not feel because that specifically strengthens urges).
- Comment on corn starch recommend 3 months ago:
Careful mate. Thick water is fine. But thicc water sounds like urge avoision. Better add more corn starch homie.
- Comment on corn starch recommend 3 months ago:
Did you also graduate from Hollywood Upstairs Medical School, too?
- Comment on corn starch recommend 3 months ago:
I see you had the urge to post this. You need more cornstarch. Please comply.
- Comment on corn starch recommend 3 months ago:
homemade pizza
Great, now my urges won’t stay down.
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