Infynis

joined 1 year ago
[–] Infynis@midwest.social 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As with most bleeding edge technology, all the danger comes from capitalism, and not the technology itself.

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 10 points 1 month ago

That explains the sexy newborn plot device. Gross

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I hate crowd work. Getting called on while on a night out is my worst nightmare

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 15 points 1 month ago

I write a lot of fantasy, and that definitely affects my practical vocabulary. I don't think the specificity is needless though, especially in English, this Frankenstein of cognates and loaner words. You have so many options because the human experience is so diverse and multifaceted. Clarity helps, and it makes language more beautiful, something we should all strive for

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

"Double indemnity!"

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 19 points 1 month ago (25 children)

I don't think Trump and his ilk are known for being attractive

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 15 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Worth it though. USB-C is way better

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do you see people with the Unsalted decals as well? There are a ton of those here in Michigan, with the same font, and I've seen them in surrounding states as well. Maybe the areas on the border should get Brackish stickers lol

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It really feels like we're peasants, gathered by the fire, gossiping fearfully about the prospect of a succession war

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 75 points 1 month ago (4 children)

hunger is "fundamental to the working of the world's economy"

I mean, he's probably right, but that means we should work to change the system, not throw more orphans into the crushing machine

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago

Plus, Bard can Cure Wounds themselves

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There's a lot of science fiction where the rules of the world are defined by the author. I think the difference is that the foundation of science fiction is on what the world is, both literally, and metaphorically, while the foundation of fantasy lies upon what the world could be, hence the name fantasy

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