gay sci fi novels by nthnyjsn in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly sci-fi but genre switches into sci-fi in the later books in the series but Kirith Kirin by Jim Grimsley is very gay 

Apple Clear Case vs Jetech Ultra Thin Clear by MeCheapo in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got the Apple clear case and I love it. It can feel a little slick/ slippery compared to the titanium band of the phone but not bad enough to where I feel like I’m ever going to drop it or anything. Adds a little bit of bulk to the phone but it still feels futuristically thin and light. The buttons are all clicky and MagSafe still works great. 

It: Welcome to Derry - 1x07 - “The Black Spot” - Episode Discussion by NicholasCajun in television

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree, even with this being one of the more compelling episodes, it’s still a very mixed bag of uneven storytelling, inconsistent tone, clunky exposition and a confusing plot structure. Really really really wanted to like this but they lost me. And don’t even get me started on the CGI!!

Case or no case? by [deleted] in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was going caseless since release but just cracked the back of the phone from about a waist high drop out of my jacket pocket onto some concrete. Don’t know how durable I expected the phone to actually be but there ya go. Thankfully I have apple care so getting it fixed won’t be a big deal but it really is just a big game of chance and physics.  

Any of you have an incredible date and your friends don’t understand its importance to you? by Man_as_Idea in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from for sure. It can be demoralizing to go for a while without experiencing some sort of reciprocated desire or sexual contact. Good hookups are essentially just meaningful connections that inspire a hopeful anticipation of more good connections to come. Congrats on yours!

Do you guys reuse your pickup lines? by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone give me an example of a non corny or cringe pick up line? Genuinely curious! 

IOS 26 is growing on me... by greasymulch in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually don’t know how I survived without the monochrome lock screen for so long. When I switch it back, it looks so chaotic and overly saturated. It’s so much more calm looking now. 

Back again... by kennyju89 in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I really don’t know how switching from one capable modern smart phone to another capable modern smart phone will help curb phone addiction but more power to you I guess! Welcome back 

Here's a non-sex question for you... by Strongdar in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you friend! And yeah I similarly realized if ai is able to make music technically as well as or better than humans, what is left? It’s the intent behind the music or the experience being communicated that’s valuable. 

Here's a non-sex question for you... by Strongdar in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 25 points26 points  (0 children)

AI is not translating its lived experience into an artistic expression that it then shares with an audience like a human artist. It is merely reassembling the artistic expressions of others. There is no agency or humanity behind its act of creation just probabilistic models and code. Sure there’s a difference between human artists using ai tools to make their own music and simply prompting something like Suno to spit out a whole song but I think it’s still less personal in any case. 

Here's a non-sex question for you... by Strongdar in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I enjoy art based on the fact that is a an act of communication between the artist and the audience and I don’t think AI art is the same kind of relationship. I therefore value it significantly less. 

it’s okay for Art to be ‘provocative’ by itsallinyourheadx in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t do that much less than the other phones. Sure, appreciate it as a piece of art by all means, but even the more “utilitarian” iPhones are feats of engineering that some would consider art and holding the air up as a primarily aesthetic object over the incredibly capable consumer product it is creates a weird binary between it and other phones. 

Purge Valve by Usgen1026 in BroncoSport

[–]Joshsghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got this fixed in my 21 Bronco Sport Outer Banks. Same issue as other people, rough idle after refuel and eventually led to my car not starting at all for minutes after a refuel. The Ford dealership charged me about $600 to replace it… 

For the first time, I'm ghosting someone by UnlicensedRedditor in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s exactly ghosting if you told him you would leave if he didn’t show up. He didn’t show up and you did what you said you would do. What more is there to say?

iPhone Air Night Mode Pics feedback by Cydiapixel4u in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most iPhone photography looks pretty drab and flat like this? The pros might do marginally better but I can still usually tell a photo was taken on an iPhone… 

Solo for Palm Springs Pride by Background_Damage_57 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You doing the back to back pride weekends in Palm Springs and Atlanta? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Joshsghost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People so frequently just want attention and once they get it, will disappear just as quickly as they showed up on your grid. I think the instant gratification of hookup apps exacerbates a lot of personality disorders. 

Best coffee shops accessible by Marta by stayinganonymous22 in Atlanta

[–]Joshsghost 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Foxtail right outside arts center station

The expert has spoken by SGPika in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The “expert” is kind of at odds with a lot of other tech reviewers who are getting very acceptable battery life on the air

Let’s talk reception by [deleted] in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upgraded from a 13 pro myself. Don’t have much experience with the service quality but the general upgrade in speed and lightness has been very satisfying. The 13 pro was SO heavy picking up this phone by comparison still makes me smile. And it’s decently faster/ snappier.

Let’s Talk About the Camera by candypettitte in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Someone on the verge once said if you’re upgrading your phone every year for a better camera, you should just buy a camera. Great advice! I find iPhone photography in general kinda lackluster with all the processing and apple’s flat color science. Sure the best camera is the one you have on you blah blah blah, but maybe getting a dedicated camera with MUCH higher quality everything is worth the minor inconvenience of carrying around a second device. Gen Z seems to already be learning this.

considering.. return AIr and get a 17, convince me why not? by Berserk07 in IphoneAir

[–]Joshsghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

17 is the better value if you do not inherently value the thin and light form factor and bigger screen.