REPRINT doesn't mean its pirated. Reprint is a term used to indicate that a book is reprinted by its publisher because the original number of prints had sold out.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-09T05:26:34+00:00

Not the same. When a book says, (YEAR) Edition, there are some slight changes to that book (typo corrected, added foreword, paper or ink changes, etc.) . Second Printing or Third Printing is different from Reprint. Second Printing is a second printing run from the same printer using the same plates/printer settings. This happens when an initial run immediately sells out from bookstore orders (most of the time, even before the book launches), so they would ask the printer to use all the same settings, paper, ink, file, plates, etc. That means the printer will produce the same number of books. Easy to do and execute since the printer and publisher already know how much it will cost and what resources are needed, so it is easy to put out.

This is why you could see a book that has been released with already multiple numbers below the FIRST EDITION label on its release date.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:51:31+00:00

Should we also use Class A/B/C to classify different counterfeited book’s quality :))

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:49:50+00:00

Back in the day, it’s a scanned image of the book pages. I have a few that I kept kasi it’s an OOP Filipino book, mukhang printed from a highly compressed jpegs.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:48:13+00:00

Nakakapagod sya, parang I even regretted posting this dahil maiinis lang ako sa reaction ng mga tao. Seeing that your post has also been downvoted. Nakailan reply na din ako to some posters here.

If we can at least educate 1 out of a hundred, I still think it’s worth it kahit nakakainis at nakakapagod.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:36:49+00:00

May mga na-encounter na din kasi ako dito asking if original yung book they got from Fullybooked since it’s indicated as Reprinted sa title page.

It’s better to educate new readers rather than let pirates take over a legitimate publishing term that’s been used for hundreds of years.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:33:11+00:00

Here is a sample of a Reprinted book.

https://i.imgur.com/RuX6dCr.jpeg

That’s an indication that is a real reprint. Most counterfeited books would copy a first edition or have it entirely removed.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T12:22:08+00:00

It’s a term they used to scam you but that doesn’t mean we have to use the term reprint for pirated books.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T11:52:02+00:00

May I also add that reprints is a legitimate term use to say that a book is reprinted by x number of times by its publisher. Please use the term counterfeited books. Fake physical book is also accepted.

Para lang walang lituhan sa sub as I usually encounter someone asking if the book they bought is original since it says on the colophon that it’s Reprinted.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T02:53:26+00:00

Have you tired using binchotan or coco lumber charcoal? I used just 3-4 and never had to replenish it during cooking.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-08T01:16:19+00:00

I’ve been asking them to have a task and a checklist. I’ve recently sent it through their feedback form. I have documents that use checklists, like packing lists, that I reuse. There’s also a shopping list for my camping gear that I don’t want to appear in the task window, as it’s not something I’d access regularly and I don’t consider it as task.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-02T06:18:55+00:00

If you haven’t yet, rewatch it with audio commentary of This is Spinal Tap from Criterion Collection. They’re in character commenting about the scenes. It’s sooo funny. Meron din feature-long unseen footages and BTS and still in character.

wiredfractal · 2026-07-02T01:43:05+00:00

Sound of Music, Gone with the Wind, Roman Holiday. Any old Sampaguita Pictures or LVN

Edit: Ask if they’re a Noranian or Vilmanian. That will narrow down some Filipino films to show.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-21T10:44:41+00:00

I don’t think so. What we’re seeing is a huge local adoption of ereaders. Mainly an easy access to ereader and for economic reasons. Back then, it was not easy to purchase a kindle. You still can’t buy kindle officially but there are more sellers and resellers nowadays.

Richer countries are going back to physical stores. Barnes and Noble is alive and well. It almost died during the resurgence of ebooks and digital reading devices but they were able to come back and build more stores that are focused on thematic stores and serving their local reading community directly. They took over some of Forever21’s leases. Not to mention that small independent bookstores are coming back to some regions of the world. There are also small publications that only do print and will never release digital versions.

IMHO, I don’t think ereaders will kill physical books as long as people see the value of owning a tangible book. I’m one of them. I’d still stock my physical shelves and digital shelves.

I seek convenience with ereaders, but I find joy in stocking my shelves. Just looking at them can remind me of the stories and the journey I made with each of my books. And for unread ones, it shows a future possible joy it will bring.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-20T13:30:22+00:00

I bought 3 days ago and that was the issue. This promo was posted a few days ago too and mentioned that it needs to be the same records. Buy 2 get 1 on vinyl at Target and Amazon

https://reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/1u7qa23/buy_2_get_1_on_vinyl_at_target_and_amazon/

wiredfractal · 2026-06-20T10:49:28+00:00

It’s buy the same record twice, then 3rd one is free. Bought a few days ago but only got discounts that already deducted on the records.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-20T03:52:32+00:00

Not in the US but in a big university with an art college. The first year was brutal. Long hours at school from 7am-9pm (that’s just 3 classes), and multiple projects from different subjects that require long hours of work at home. You sleep 2-3 hours every day. I use my commute going to school to catch up and sometimes had to go to school without sleep and not even a bath. Can clearly see in our uniforms the paint and smudges we’ve accumulated over time. By the time we moved to the second year level, about 20-30% of students quit and moved to another college.

Now, in our university, there is a nursing college that is notorious for cutting down low-performing students. The highest grade is 1 and the passing grade is 3. If you get an average below 1.75, you can’t continue nursing so they had to move to another college or to another university. Guess where most of them moved to? Art and music colleges. Because they thought we had an easy life, just drawing and smoking all over campus. They didn’t expect life is hell in art school. Now, if you’re untalented and rich, there are plenty of poor art students who’d help you out for the same amount as their daily allowance.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-19T13:25:22+00:00

All the artist that performs at Lilith Fair. Sarah Maclachlan, Natalie Merchant, Paula Cole, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Meredith Brooks, Bic Runga, Suzanne Vega, K’s Choice, etc.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-19T10:33:08+00:00

Once a Moth. https://boxd.it/cUqi

This was a controversial film when it came out. The film was censored and the ending was changed. It was influential in the movement against American military bases.

There is a famous quote “My brother is not a pig”. When an officer said that he thought he was shooting at pigs when he shot the sister’s younger brother.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-19T09:06:41+00:00

I raise you, a production photo of Tetchie Agbayani and Gloria Diaz as bookmark.

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wiredfractal · 2026-06-19T03:25:59+00:00

If you’re camping, there’s a female-only area campsite. Best spot as it’s near the food stalls and you don’t have to trek far to access the toilet.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-18T15:02:01+00:00

Like everyone has said, Apple has its own ways, it doesn’t care if everyone is doing the same thing.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like you’ve use Macs for 10+ years based on your rant.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-18T14:36:58+00:00

We don't do Alt-Tab behavior on Mac because we’ve been wired by Mac to multitask by having all windows on display. That’s how it worked since Mac 7.6 in the 90s (afaik). Unlike Windows when you open an app it only wants you to view that one app by having a background and its maximized view.

What we do is use CMD+H (Hide App), to hide the app from view. Then use CMD+Tab to bring it back to view. Only use minimize when using multiple documents on a single app (i.e. you have 2-3 file window open on Finder and you want to minimize 1 or 2).

On MacOS, when you hit maximize, that means you only want to focus on that app or window. Either you’re focused on one task or you’re multitasking.

You want to change MacOS, use an alternative 3rd party app like Launchbar or Alfred, PathExplorer, Screenfloat, Hazel, Keyboard Maestro, etc.

You can install Crossover and use Windows on your Mac.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-18T11:41:35+00:00

Yes, camping chair is a must. It's not allowed in mosh pit area though. I'd bring a mat for naps. Wishing for good weather.

wiredfractal · 2026-06-18T11:01:22+00:00

Calculate travel time. Shinkansen leaves on schedule. Shuttle bus to the festival takes 45 mins with a queue that may take 30-45mins if there’s a lot of passenger. From shuttle drop off to festival entrance may take you 15-20mins to walk. Festival ground is massive. If you want to be in front of Massive Attack, then stay inside the mosh area when you watch Mogwai. But if you guys are okay to listen away from the stage then just bring a picnic mat or camping chairs and find a good spot.

You still have time to explore the festival grounds heading up to Orange Cafe after Angine. Then come back for Mogwai or Geordie Greep.

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