[–] 7 points 3 months ago

The dickhead replying is so fucking dumb. If the console was physically broken in any way, then the discussion could be about planned obsolescence or regular wear and tear or how it was stored. But the console DID survive. It did "resume back to normal", but it is artificially rendered worthless by the company.

We could talk about how long a console should physically last, with issues like the red ring of death being an example of them not lasting long enough, but the idea that Sony says you didn't play frequently enough so you no longer own the things you paid for is absurd.

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  • [–] 16 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Besides all the political and moral issues and all that, I'm super curious to see how a massive influx of rice into Cuba in a time of starvation will affect their cuisine. Lots of interesting cultural foods come from periods of adapting new sources of nutrition into an existing cuisine. Obviously they already have access to rice, but I wonder how they will adapt to doing their best with eating mainly rice for some time.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    Its unbelievable how many times Pete has used that phrase. "It weakens our war fighting capabilities". First of all, how do vaccines do that? If someone who doesn't 'believe' in vaccines isn't willing to sacrifice themselves to get a shot, will they be willing to sacrifice themselves to get shot?

    Also... Smallpox blankets were very effective for disrupting the "war fighting capabilities" of Indigenous people.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    Going through the same thing currently. I recommend you make some time for yourself to go camping or maybe even move out of a city and try to find yourself somewhere more remote. I know its not that easy but you deserve it and going camping is a very nice way to relax.

    I don't know your life and I truly do not mean to be demeaning if this is something you're unable to do. I haven't been able to camp recently but I did buy a hammock and have set it up a few times in a nearby park and I have found that time has been so good for me.

    I very much understand the disillusionment with the modern grind. I have been playing that game and mostly just been fishing, hunting, or camping. I hope you're able to find some way to get some time for yourself or with other people who also want the wilderness.

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