Obligatory “just watch Andor” comment.
Seriously. Go and watch Andor. It proves that good Star Wars content can be made. It has a diverse cast. You just need good writing and a vision. That’s what’s missing from the new content.
I wish we had a way to simulate a universe in which the GOP gets every single one of its policies implemented. Then let it run like a Sim City level. Just to see what a dumpster fire it would be.
The realpolitik answer is that they’re the only country in the region with highly functioning western-style market economy. That is valuable to other functioning western style market economies. Its a system trying to help itself propagate.
Who the fuck tips their landlord anyway?
Should’ve chosen Four Seasons Bail Bonds.
I’ll sound like an old man but…Go outside!
Steam and YouTube are good sources of entertainment but use them in moderation. Because they’re fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling. There are hundreds of other ways to spend your time.
Modern conservatism is about using the power of the state to enforce a rigid social and economic hierarchy.
One step along the path to their final endgame: where each subreddit is basically owned and controlled by relevant brands.
It’s what Jesus would want.
Upgraded to an acrylic platter and a new stylus. Loving it so far.
I’ve personally found it better to pay for a seedbox and connect to it via encrypted FTP than to worry about VPNs and downloading torrents locally. I share the cost between a couple of friends and we all access the seedbox and download/stream what we need from it. I don’t have to worry about keeping my computer running either.
Guest network on a separate VLAN is the way to go.
The grain isn’t the issue. They are straight up AI upscales filled with artefacts and barely any use of HDR colour capabilities. Fan edits have done better jobs.