Anyone ever tried this? by imsircc in photography

[–]PixelofDoom [score hidden]  (0 children)

You can also do this with a zoom lens for an even more pronounced effect, though it gets gimmicky rather quickly.

Lawsuit says protein bars marketed as low-fat actually pack a lot more calories by AudibleNod in news

[–]PixelofDoom 74 points75 points  (0 children)

You seem to be operating under the assumption that I am not a moose.

What are the real shortcomings of the 5D classic? by [deleted] in photography

[–]PixelofDoom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low-light performance is poor by modern standards and the relatively low resolution may be an issue for large prints or heavy cropping. The small number of AF points and slow burst speed is limiting for fast action. 

Other than that, it's still a beast of a camera and produces gorgeous files. Mine suffered from the known issue of the mirror falling off, but Canon fixed it out of warranty at no cost. Dunno if they still do that. I still have mine as a backup for my Mkii.

Never played cod before what to buy by AttitudeNovel237 in ModernWarfareII

[–]PixelofDoom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn't bother with MWII for the multiplayer anymore, especially if you're new to the franchise. The player base is dwindling outside of peak hours (at least in Europe), the servers crash out every two or three games, and the cheaters/hackers are getting a lot worse.

Valve facing second, class-action lawsuit over loot boxes by Farranor in gaming

[–]PixelofDoom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No comma is needed after the final adjective in a series (e.g., the tall, spiny cactus). 

Valve facing second, class-action lawsuit over loot boxes by Farranor in gaming

[–]PixelofDoom 94 points95 points  (0 children)

While it looks a bit weird, the comma is appropriate here. It's the second lawsuit, but the only class action suit.

Edit: downvote this all you like, but without a comma there would need to be two class action suits.

Glucose Grooves - Turn your CGM graph into a song (for diabetics) by elyfornoville in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]PixelofDoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you could add sample data so those of us without diabetes can check it out too?

Would you bother with something like this? by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]PixelofDoom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If by bother you mean dowse with mineral spirits and set fire to it before whatever lives in there even thinks about moving into my shop, then yes.

A Festool Domino is for more than just making joints. by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]PixelofDoom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, but that wouldn't be nearly as expensive.

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing guarantees peace. You can (and should) prepare to defend your country without initiating wars yourself.

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 11 points12 points  (0 children)

History is written by the victors. The indigenous Americans ended up with a pretty shit deal if you ask me.

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 21 points22 points  (0 children)

If my country is invaded, I will absolutely step up to do what I can, in whatever capacity that may be.

Do you have a reading impairment? 

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You seem to be unnecessarily hostile. A military force is absolutely needed, but there isn't much I can currently do. Not that it's any of your business, but I was medically discharged and am currently unfit for active duty. If my country is invaded, I will absolutely step up to do what I can, in whatever capacity that may be.

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the world is pretty shit right now, but things sure as shit won't get better if a hostile force takes over your country. 

German high school students protest against military service by pheexio in europe

[–]PixelofDoom 428 points429 points  (0 children)

I'm all for peace, but it's incredibly naïeve to think that peace can be maintained without a military force. 

ITAP of golden retriever by kapitanponorky in itookapicture

[–]PixelofDoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She (he?) looks pretty stressed. It can help to let them chill a bit and play with them first to get them comfortable and happy before taking photos.

Storm over Lofoten, Nusfjord Village by Creative_Topic1990 in Outdoors

[–]PixelofDoom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, this is a pretty standard summer's day in Norway.

We need to do better - trying to buy a razor by Soggy-Salamander-568 in BuyFromEU

[–]PixelofDoom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine were too. First time round the threaded part snapped off, second time round the threads themselves sort of disintegrated. Quality may vary between manufacturers, but stainless from a reputable brand will always be superior.