Tobbit @auldlangsin@qoto.org

Example obviously exaggerated but if you don't consciously allow yourself to be influenced by the media you consume, what do you hope to gain from it apart from a brief bout of escapism?

I think it's fascinating how some people are like "stories is how we comprehend the world around us. They are a device to reflect upon our reality" and then proceed to buy a louis vuitton bag 2 days after reading the Great Gatsby or some shit like that

I constantly get ads for a kickstarter for a mushroom-themed TTRPG and I have never felt this targeted before.

Also, we (as in younger and/or nerdy people) used those messengers first and therefore established a protocol which you now choose to break after adapting the technology. So don't give me that "But it's rude" crap

What is it with old people who start and end every conversation on instant messengers like a letter or email?

Yes, there is some protocol involved in starting and ending a conversation but we probably did that the first time. So can't we just drop that stuff and get to the point? Also, nobody below 30 does that stuff so learn to read the room.

Am I reading too much into this or are there a lot of shots that reference other Ghibli movies?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7EDFdA10pg

Jooooo! New Ghibli movie coming this december and it looks GORGEOUS!!!!

I guess Bhutan should be colored as well but it's too small to see

Huge shoutout to Gambia!

I love how american politics right now is like:
Some dude: "Y'all suck!"
The people who suck: "Yeah, those people suck"
Dude: "I meant you guys, you fuckers."

And then everybody clapped

Pro: Got hit by sinspiration and got some really good worldbuilding done for my D&D campaign.
Con: The whole evening is over and I haven't done anything I wanted to do today.

"Daisy Chain Termination" is not only important when working with certain bus signals. It's also quite possibly the best name for a nerdy metal band.

You know what really grinds my gears?
People who recognize a problem, see a way to fix it (often with minimal effort) and then... just don't do it?!?!?

For example, short form content: People know it's bad for them, joke about being TikTok addicted and having a decreased attention span and then just continue using it? You know, not doing stuff is pretty easy. And once you're at the point where you seriously notice symptoms of addiction, you should probably take some more drastic measures

Me, sweating in my stifling hot flat, looking at the weather forecast.