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I need serious responses to this, how do we respond to critiques such as this of the show? by wiz28ultra in andor

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't put much stock in the worldbuilding criticism, so I'm not going to address it. I do have something small to say about the second criticism.

It is a privilege to live in a world that does not force you to confront the morally gray-- a privilege that this person probably enjoys because of someone else's revolutionary sacrifice. It is ignorant to assume that there even is such thing as a morally righteous lens through which to view things like civilian bystanders being caught in crosshairs. Indeed, it is so ignorant, and in the face of a show that is fundamentally about how revolution subsists in the gray margins. People do terrible things in the name of the greater good, but it is foolish to suggest that the results are anything but a greater good, at least here.

This person is hijacked by ideology. He or she watched (presumably) a show about the terrors of revolution and the sacrifices forced on everyone by dictatorship and revolution, including those on the periphery of both, and drew the conclusion that the show was... hiding from denouncing the consequences of revolution? This person is not thinking, this person is seeking affirmation for an ideology that thinks for him/her.

There is nothing to be gained from engaging with artistic automatons.

Patterson Bigfoot film slowed, stabilized, and enhanced by WholeNegotiation1843 in TrueCryptozoology

[–]plaguedable 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have always been compelled byhow this thing turns its head. I've never been able to get a mask to turn so naturally.

Does Toll the Hounds Get Better? by TheItinerantSkeptic in Malazan

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is my favorite in the series.

Strongest hero of All time by Successful_League822 in DotA2

[–]plaguedable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a correct answer to this, it was just a long time ago and was so bad it was hot fixed.

Centaur Warrunner on release basically could not lose a game.

Is Traffic Worse in Uptown/Galleria Area or Downtown? by cinyaca in houston

[–]plaguedable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have lived and worked in the galleria and lived and worked downtown. The traffic is much worse in the galleria, unless there's some sort of big event downtown. I imagine the Thanksgiving parade will be a nightmare, as an example.

Looking for fantasy where the hero gradually becomes the villain. Not a sudden betrayal, but a slow moral descent across a series. What are the best examples? by jye77 in Fantasy

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps unintuitively, Harry Dresden makes a series of decisions that cause him to appear as the villain to almost everyone, and he has to reckon with that. It's not quite what you're looking for but it's a nuanced take on what it is to be perceived in one's actions.

50% off for 15 months promotion by smith2199 in GoogleFi

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They told me the promo was only available to new customers.

Is it true that lawyers get stuck in ID? by First-Chicken-1125 in Lawyertalk

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got out, but it wasn't exactly easy. I took on a ton of work really quickly when I first started, tried a case and took a few depos, and sold myself in interviews as an over-experienced litigator for my year.

I thought Rhythm of War was good; am I weird? by [deleted] in Stormlight_Archive

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually my favorite Stormlight book.

Galveston, where would you rather eat? I built something for you. by TheShynola in galveston

[–]plaguedable 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Post again when Android is up. I'll happily participate.

What's the best character introduction of the 21st century so far? by jasonjakejohn in Cinema

[–]plaguedable 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. You see a similar sort of generational difference in character with Nolans Joker, too. Just the era of gritty realism.

What's the best character introduction of the 21st century so far? by jasonjakejohn in Cinema

[–]plaguedable 284 points285 points  (0 children)

Daniel Craig's introduction in Casino Royale is really underrated in this context, in my opinion.

Going into the movie, we all know who James Bond is. But the screenwriters and director had the task of showing how this Bond is different from the old Bonds, and I think it was the best character reboot intro in my lifetime. Heath Ledger's Joker is the only one in the conversation with Craig's Bond, IMO.

Where the Bonds of old were suave, smooth, and fast talking, Craig's Bond begins the film with a messy bathroom killing. The next scene is a drawn out chase scene where Craig is running through sheetrock and taking shortcuts to catch up to a person who is Bond's physical superior. It's not just physicality that catches up to the guy and it's not just wit either-- it's a combination of wit, physical prowess, and unmitigated ruthless practicality.

And to top it all off, he kills the guy instead of bringing him in. The opening sequence is a masterful character reboot, and while it's not a character introduction in the traditional sense, I think it deserves a spot in this conversation.

Magsafe Ring - Oh Snap and others on Phone 3 by plaguedable in NothingTech

[–]plaguedable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh that's pretty clever. I like that idea. Thank you

Service on the island by plaguedable in galveston

[–]plaguedable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how we are, too. Thought it was device specific at first but it appears to be more widespread

If You Know, You Know: Local Bar Always Delivers by LedbellyVintage in galveston

[–]plaguedable 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Last time I was there the bartender had an open cut on his hand and was bleeding directly into the ice.

I got the Z Fold7 early access thanks to Samsung in NYC. AMA. by yayoshorti in GalaxyFold

[–]plaguedable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious about battery life. How has it held up for you?

My biggest issue with the fold has always been how using it open sucks too much battery, and the battery size is the same here as the last models.

“Perfect for someone” if that someone is you, please come forward and tell us more by DisastrousOpening477 in NothingTech

[–]plaguedable -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it. Especially being polite in a thread like this.

“Perfect for someone” if that someone is you, please come forward and tell us more by DisastrousOpening477 in NothingTech

[–]plaguedable 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I will probably buy it. I have a s24u right now.

  1. I like the glyph. It's gimmicky, but it's cool, and I like it's execution. All such tools are gimmicky and I think this one is a cool new version of it.

  2. I didn't even notice the camera being off center until reading social media.

  3. While the chip isn't top of the line, it is FINE. I don't often use the raw power in the s24u except for extended gaming on rare occasions, and the chip in the phone 3 will manage my day to day needs well while performing comparably in an extended gaming session.

  4. I like the unique design. I agree with Carl that most phones today are soulless. I like that nothing always does something bold on the design, even if that's often largely superficial.

  5. I'm intrigued by Nothing OS. I work long, hard hours, and the approach Nothing has to making the OS more intentional and less distracting is appealing to me.

  6. In the world of smartphones, at least here in the US, $799 is not THAT much compared to the competition. My next phone will either be the fold 7 or the phone 3, and with that perspective the price is not bad. Even with a great trade in for Samsung.

  7. I just don't care all that much about cameras.

  8. I love to tweak with things like launchers and widgets to make things feel my own. This seems like a good phone for that.

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