Moon Reader+ is probably the only thing I still miss from Android.

Oh that whole thing is the cope cage! I thought it was just a building behind it or something.

Yeah, I got tired of being the product. It used to be Google phones were significantly cheaper, that’s just not nearly as much a thing anymore.

Then you have to take the additional steps of finding privacy focused roms etc… It just wasn’t worth the savings to me. There’s things about Android I miss, but the fact that my phone is good for years and years is such a game changer.

I have been gradually transitioning over to proton for additional privacy and I’ve basically completely divorced myself from Google at this point.

The grinder for pepper corns. It gives you more flavor than ground pepper.

It’s a hot take! Wouldn’t be good if it weren’t inflammatory.

Pepper Mills are overrated.

Serious answer:

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I believe in a religion because I’ve found it to be personally beneficial.

I was a pastor for many years and saw much of the best and worst religion had to offer. I haven’t stepped foot inside a church since COVID broke out and don’t know that I ever will again.

My personal beliefs are still a significant part of my life, but I understand why someone would ask the question that spawned this discussion.

c/theydidthemath?

Thanks so much, that’s very helpful and actually a little disappointing.

Curious where tofu would be at on this chart.

It’s baffling to me that someone in Ukraine could watch Russia for the last 15 years and think, “Yeah, I want to help them.”

I’m very encouraged to hear this.

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I wouldn’t feel bad using a pejorative for fascists. Neither do I feel bad using a pejorative for other authoritarians. Their disrespect for human dignity, liberty, and worth disqualifies them for protection against such a minor indignity.

Tankies is fine for anyone on the side of the tanks at Tiananmen Square.

I’ve never played the game or even heard of this scene until reading that article and the sense he gives is so unsatisfying to me.

I think if you view it as a metaphor for divorce, it could make sense. Something the parents feel they have to do for their own health and well being that is nonetheless catastrophic for many children. Their children’s life as they know it, their sense of security, is carefully and methodically being ripped apart.

I could see that, but he didn’t really go there, it was just that the parents are so egoistic they just do whatever they believe is right.

I mean, sure, but it could be a powerful scene if framed properly, but it really sounds messed up.

The Silmarillion deserves it’s own album!

When can I get one of these voices to read an epub on my phone? I’d love to have something like that

Currently enjoying Arctic and Voyager. Arctic has potential to be my final app of choice.

Animals and a few other things are now multithreaded, so it is something they’re working on.

I’m a huge RimWorld fan, I’m curious, did you use the fast forward button? If you stay on regular speed, it can really drag. I believe many players just leave it on 3x speed and pause when an emergency arrives.

Your opinion is valid regardless, I just find significant overlap in our preferences, so this surprises me.

I wanted to finish Wheel of Time, but couldn’t slog my way through all the books again, so I listened to the Dragon Re-Read. A ton of fun conversation and saved me so much time and reading.