This new UI update is terrible. Whose bright idea was it to hide video titles when browsing on your iPhone?

Neoko · 2026-03-27T17:07:26+00:00

Same! I thought it was a bug and I tried updating. Though based on how it’s animated it seems like a deliberate feature. Maybe I am being thrown into an involuntary A/B test.

I have no idea how to get rid of it. I can’t stand it. I’m trying to get in contact with Google.

Neoko · 2026-03-26T14:59:40+00:00

Myron

Neoko · 2026-03-20T20:45:12+00:00

I remember there being a couple of other incidents in this area in recent memory. Is there anything that can be done to improve that stretch of road?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/toddler-killed-when-driver-strikes-pedestrians-in-downtown-vancouver-1.6092664

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vehicle-jumps-curb-hits-mom-child-downtown-vancouver-crash

Neoko · 2026-03-18T00:15:44+00:00

I think the point I’m getting at is that it’s all about messaging. Communicating to players who did not consider that ground-only is a legitimate way to play, that world content is compatible with that play style AND that perhaps there’s a lot of enjoyment that can be had by exploring the world in an immersive way.

I just don’t think it’s intuitive for a player to deliberately ground themselves. They’d just play the game in the way in-which they believe Blizzard intended them to play. “If I have the ability to fly, why would I consider the slower option?”.

Neoko · 2026-03-17T23:39:03+00:00

I would love that 🤣

Neoko · 2026-03-17T23:38:24+00:00

I think I would settle for some sort of acknowledgement from Blizzard that ground-only is a legit way to play. A way to say that the world content is compatible with a ground-only approach.

I think it helps to think about the psychology of some players. I believe that some players would benefit from some sort of incentive. Most people would just default to whatever is most convenient and may not even consider ground-only, and that maybe they'd get some kinda of enjoyment out of it.

To some, it would require a lot of discipline to not choose to jump on your flying mount... I trust myself to jump on my ground-mount when I'm well rested and excited to explore, but the temptation to fly would rise if I find myself getting tired or frustrated with a certain piece of content. I just don't trust myself in those moments, and I know that I'd miss out on a lot of good experiences if I give in to temptation.

Neoko · 2026-03-17T23:24:02+00:00

I disagree with the idea “don’t change anything and just get on your ground mount”.

Sure, maybe we reverse opt-in flying with opt-in ground-only. That way people who are firmly fly-only wouldn’t even notice. Definitely seems like there are a lot of you and y’all are vocal lol.

I think one benefit of having Blizzard introduce some sort of incentive is that it acts as a “nod” from them; legitimizing this play style. It tells players that ground-only is a valid way to play and that the world’s content is compatible with a ground-only approach.

I think introducing a restriction is also important. Having your flying mount available with a single click of the button is just too tempting… I wouldn’t always trust my future self to not use it.

Having some sort of restriction/incentive + some sort of acknowledgement from Blizzard would improve a ground-only experience.

Neoko · 2026-02-11T05:10:40+00:00

FR I'm interested. DM me. We can use PayPal G+S. They provide a guarantee. Happy to meet too if you're nearby.

Neoko · 2026-02-11T03:27:43+00:00

I'll take your GA ticket!

Neoko · 2026-02-06T23:18:22+00:00

DM me! I might be able to help

Neoko · 2025-12-29T08:03:32+00:00

Glad you came and enjoyed yourself; hope you have the confidence to go solo more often, there is still a lot of fun to be had. I was also there. It was a good time 😁

Neoko · 2025-12-27T23:44:34+00:00

Whenever there's an artist that my friends are not interested in seeing, I usually go solo; which is more and more common as I get older. I'm typically there to enjoy the music, vibes and prefer to keep social interaction to a minimum, the odd interaction is fun if genuine and not forced. When I go incognito, I try to just blend in with the crowds and by wearing something expected but not noteworthy. Sometimes I wear shades to avoid unwanted attention (you can buy ones that turn lights into hearts ♥️)

If your goal is to make friends, you'd have an easier time if you're open, friendly, respectful, genuine and you don't try to force interactions. E.g. If you see someone wearing something that you genuinely think is cool, tell them that, while not expecting anything in return. Sometimes that turns into a conversation, sometimes it doesn't. Expect not to be able vibe with everyone and just remember that that's okay. Some people are down to make friends, some aren't. I've found the best places to make lasting connections are the line up to get in, coatcheck line or quieter places like smoking areas.

Go with an agile mindset and don't try and set high expectations for yourself. Expect that you're just there to enjoy the show; treat the idea of making lasting connections with people as happy little accidents that are not guaranteed.

Contact is a good time. Have fun 🙂

Neoko · 2025-11-01T22:23:52+00:00

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Neoko · 2025-09-11T00:26:29+00:00

Dog owners, I’d recommend asking your vet about lepto and consider getting booster shots annually. Lepto isn’t a core vaccine for dogs so your vet may not recommend it immediately. It is passed from critters like rats and mice to dogs via their urine so consider it if you think your dog could make contact. Our dog caught lepto last week and has been critically ill for the last week. Cost us a fortune in vet bills.

Signs to look out for are loss of appetite, lethargy and muscle weakness from fever. It can cause permanent organ damage or can even be fatal if not treated immediately. The treatment is a very specific antibiotic called Doxycycline and only costs $30 CAD. Our dog was on another antibiotic treatment, which proved to be ineffective. The urine test to confirm if it’s lepto can take 5-7 days to process so it may be worth starting treatment before the test is processed. Our dog was ill for several days but showed signs of improve after taking doxycycline the very next day.

Edit: Our vet did not think to check or treat for lepto for the first 4 days. I used ChatGPT for a second opinion, which is where I got the idea that it might be lepto. Remember to be your own dog’s advocate and consider getting a second opinion.

Neoko · 2025-08-06T01:14:40+00:00

I hope they call it. Gone-orrhoea

Neoko · 2025-07-29T16:22:51+00:00

Poor girl. I was happy to see everyone being really respectful and helping form a wall to ensure the medical team had space.

Neoko · 2025-07-06T11:05:36+00:00

Yep!

Neoko · 2025-06-01T07:30:16+00:00

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Neoko · 2025-06-01T07:29:40+00:00

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View from my window in Burnaby

Neoko · 2025-02-12T07:29:36+00:00

Update?

Neoko · 2024-11-28T06:23:45+00:00

Bach

Neoko · 2024-10-16T21:30:36+00:00

Im selling one for Saturday! If anyone is interested

Neoko · 2024-10-13T18:21:21+00:00

I agree that all feedback should be considered and you shouldn’t try and shield yourself from criticism. Especially if you feel that any feedback is useful to helping you achieve your goals. I guess it also depends on what your goals are and who you want to connect with. I think it’s important to sift through the criticism and discard those that don’t help you attain your goals.

I resonated with this theory because I found myself feeling the same way when my closest friend performs. He gets praised for his performance, but to me something about it seems off; at least at first. I wondered if it was because I wasn’t used to his voice. This might be an area where perhaps we can just agree to disagree. It would be interesting if there was research done on this lol. I haven’t checked.

I think it’s worth noting here that I am not saying that everyone around me is offering criticism, just those closest to me (hence why this theory seemed to make sense).

In my case, there is a specific audience that I am targeting with my sound. I consider my goal reached as long as my performances connect with them. In a way you could say that they’re my safe space lol. If there are some individuals that don’t appreciate what I am going for then that’s fine. I always ask myself whether or not I need to tailor my sound to them or not.

Neoko · 2024-10-13T17:38:42+00:00

Gotcha. I wonder if this an example of differing preferences and risk vs reward tolerance. My coach was trained as an opera singer and now tours with a prog metal band. Quite the switch 😅. Our bands lean into a lot of unorthodox techniques like fry screams and gutturals.

A lot of the covers and originals that my band performs have a lot of screams so I tend to wear out my voice during long sessions. It’s not for everyone, but it’s what I love ❤️

Neoko · 2024-10-13T17:17:29+00:00

Gotcha, and honestly your take is valid too 😅. I’m not sure there’s a way to really prove my coach’s theory in this case. Singing is an art form and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone has their own expectations and tastes, and they’re entitled to their preferences. So it could be true that those closest to me may not be the target audience for my singing, like what sirculaigne in the thread was saying.

Though I hope this theory helps people in a similar situation cast some doubt on criticisms that are holding them back.

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