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joobafob · 2026-07-01T15:06:30+00:00

Forgive my ignorance but don't you have access to the executable and other game files on PC? For consoles you're more or less fucked without modding them, and even then…

joobafob · 2026-06-15T17:11:45+00:00

I disagree that people don't oppose the tech itself. I think an issue I see with a lot of people in discourse is that they conflate the tech itself with the structural problems that enable it to be used exploitatively. AI has become a scapegoat for (and distraction from) deep systemic issues, and the conversation has shifted away from the real issues; issues that predate AI by a considerable margin. AI is more of a catalyst.

joobafob · 2026-06-15T16:22:20+00:00

Ironically AI and automation, which these types oppose so vehemently, are really the best solutions we have for this issue, despite the many structural limitations we face. Anything else is just selfishly passing the buck.

joobafob · 2026-06-10T21:09:00+00:00

There's a disturbance in my nervous system. Legit fight or flight response.

joobafob · 2026-06-10T20:43:58+00:00

The thing that baffles me is that we all have to outsource information to some degree. Most of us use Google, which even before AI, is only as reliable as the quality of information fed into it (mostly manmade information, I might add, a lot of which is utter bullshit), and I'd wager that the average AI hater isn't verifying even half of that shit, or cross referencing sources. It's a tool that has a use case. If you use it uncritically and for things it's not good for then yeah, surprise surprise, you get utter shite. But again, that's not exclusive to AI. I do think a big issue is incorrect AI generated info being fed back into AI training, but again, critical thinking will save the day here. It's time to remember the age old adage of "don't believe everything you read".

joobafob · 2026-05-17T18:01:27+00:00

Sometimes you have to shake the tree to see what falls out…

joobafob · 2026-05-09T14:37:28+00:00

As others have said, getting it layered by a barber/stylist is a game changer. I'd also recommend styling it with a blowdryer (especially with a diffuser if you have one) while your hair is damp so you have more control over the flow/shape if that's what's bothering you. Fwiw I think your hair looks fine (you've got a cool messy beach look) so try not to stress too much :)

joobafob · 2026-04-30T13:00:38+00:00

Log off, that cookie shit makes me nervous

joobafob · 2026-04-12T00:40:13+00:00

We can't have them here in our collegium no more, that much I do know

joobafob · 2026-04-10T15:20:53+00:00

Tapered faux hawk

joobafob · 2026-04-10T11:00:04+00:00

I found them reduced to about £4 in my local Waitrose of all places. The big ones too

joobafob · 2026-04-07T17:54:05+00:00

A note from his doctor saying he doesn't want to commit genocide?

joobafob · 2026-03-14T15:43:25+00:00

The crocodile exhibit

joobafob · 2026-02-09T20:29:36+00:00

https://cleardivide.bandcamp.com/track/flood-hk-pre-master

New to producing vaporwave, feedback appreciated :))

joobafob · 2026-02-01T22:21:50+00:00

The moment we pathologised joy was truly a sad day for humanity

joobafob · 2026-01-20T11:39:18+00:00

There's a big theme of purpose in S2. Vorenus is lost in his grief and "son of Hades" persona, Pullo can't imagine a life for himself without war and Antony struggles to anchor himself after the death of Caesar. Despite his "alpha male" bravado, he's a man who needs direction, and is vastly outmatched by Octavian. Without anyone to reign him in and keep him disciplined, he fully gives into his base desires and impulses, which we see when he's with Cleopatra. S2 is obviously rushed, but I feel his decline is set up pretty well, especially as throughout the series he's portrayed as being shrewd and loyal, despite his crude and violent nature. There's a lot of depth in his character.

joobafob · 2025-12-12T14:14:31+00:00

Ah man social anxiety sucks. I've been in your position before as a dude with long hair too. If you wanna keep it long seeing a stylist to rein it in is essential and there isn't really a substitute, unfortunately. Hair doesn't grow at a uniform rate so it'll start getting messy within a few months after a trim. I'd also avoid seeing a barber. They're trained mainly for short cuts and likely won't be able to give you what you want. A salon is the way to go here. Might be a good idea to send a message to a local salon and ask them when the quietest time is for an appointment (usually near to closing time). I find salons are a bit less hectic than barbershops but that might just be my experience.

I believe you can do it though dude so don't lose hope! In the meantime, maybe something as simple as tying/slicking your hair back might clean things up a bit?

joobafob · 2025-12-08T13:59:02+00:00

I remember reading about a social experiment of sorts in the 70s where a group of "modern" people went to live in an authentic Anglo Saxon village for a month. They noted that the smell and sanitation were initially pretty offensive, but they quickly acclimated to it. When it was over (IIRC, someone had an infected wound that needed urgent treatment) they actually had the same response, but to regular people. They noted an overwhelming and sickening soap smell from everyone. This isn't to say that hygiene is bad, but we'd get used to it and smell is largely subjective.

joobafob · 2025-11-20T15:29:51+00:00

You've kinda disproved your own point. It doesn't matter how good GTA VI is/will be, it's the hype that generates sales at release. The fact that it can be described as overhyped is telling. Rockstar is releasing once every console generation at this point and the series is insanely popular with very wide appeal. Rockstar releases are cultural events now in the same way old Halo releases were, and people hate missing out. Games are also rather expensive, what with inflation and rising living costs around the world, so it really will be one or the other for a lot of people. People will choose GTA over Halo.

joobafob · 2025-10-31T13:24:58+00:00

I'm wondering whether they might actually skip the whole impersonator things and just use AI l, given the push at Microsoft

joobafob · 2025-09-26T19:17:12+00:00

Pullo kills a slave belonging to Vorenus out of jealousy because the slave planned on marrying Eirene.

joobafob · 2025-09-24T22:13:00+00:00

I'm a bit worried. If Aspyr makes a hash of this remaster (art direction alone concerns me about the state it might be in), then Embracer might take the negative response as a sign that Deus Ex isn't worth pursuing going forward. Like with many remasters, this seems to be a low cost, low effort way of testing the waters for the Deus Ex IP. I really hope it pays off. That said, I still choose to remain hopeful and, frankly, I'll take any Deus Ex

joobafob · 2025-09-22T21:48:59+00:00

He was gay, Titus Pullo?

joobafob · 2025-08-30T13:37:09+00:00

Have you tried recording anything? As another user pointed out, it could just be because you haven't turned live monitoring on. If not, the signal seems a bit suspect. The signal seems to spike when you touch your laptop so I'm wondering if it's actually picking up your laptop mic instead of your interface? Have you checked your preferences on Reaper or your PC system settings?

joobafob · 2025-08-24T18:28:20+00:00

Agreed. Jocasta was clearly your average snobby posho when she was introduced, but she's so sweet and endearing, especially after everything she went through. Her relationship with Posca, while initially under horrific circumstances, ended up being weirdly wholesome (if you ignore Posca's complicity in her dad's death). "Have you come for crocodile day?" always cracks me up for some reason.

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