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“Books were only one type of receptacle where we stored a lot of things we were afraid we might forget. There is nothing magical in them, at all. The magic is only in what books say, how they stitched the patches of the universe together into one garment for us.” Professor Faber


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    Weekly chat thread 2nd March

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  • So I’m looking for a little bit of advice and I don’t want a full post about it.

    I have to talk to a girl friend (the wife of my long time friend) about comments she makes when our group gets together. She’s usually a very kind person, but she has said things recently that have gotten under my partner’s skin and to be honest mine too. It came to a bit of a breaking point recently when we were early into a game we have played only a few times (a secret bad guy game that I feel we are still kind of learning the rules). It turned into in game bullying on her part towards my partner, which was when I stepped in and pushed back pretty hard, her husband also stepped in and pushed back a bit. This later brought up my partner’s frustration with other comments she’s made about hobbies he enjoys (mostly financial talk). When she’s not interested in a topic, she makes snide remarks that seem to be an attempt to change the discussion, but they come off as judgmental and a bit hypocritical. Her partner is interested in the similar topics and it was disrupting a conversation between my partner and her husband.

    She may not necessarily mean them as derogatory towards my partner, but it gets rude when it disrupts conversations. It’s the little comments here and there that really add up. She often pushes her opinion by shouting down others and not letting their opinion be heard if it’s something she disagrees with. There is never an agreement to disagree, it’s always she is correct. This time was worse because it was in our home and she became disrespectful towards my partner, especially after the in game bullying.

    I prefer to avoid conflict, so it’s hard for me to bring up, but I know I have to. Should I bring my long time friend (her husband) into it to talk to her? Or does it need to come from me? Any advice on how to have that convo would be appreciated.

  • Max Landis, Whose Career Imploded During #MeToo, Returns with ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie at Paramount (Exclusive)

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  • I wasn’t even that against the human aspect, I just wanted more characters from Beast Wars. I very much would have liked to have seen Blackarachnia because she was my favorite.

  • Goes together like...

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  • One of my favorite things to do in the morning on the weekend is smoke a joint and do a bunch of chores like dishes and laundry!

  • How has liking yourself changed as you've got older?

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  • It’s become a lot easier since I stopped caring what others think. I also like myself more when I have my mohawk, even if it’s hawked up 😁

  • Do you agree?

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  • Yes, I absolutely agree. Instead of men complaining to women about why they are a “good guy”, they should talk to other men and call them out for giving men a bad name.

    Women are not the cause of women being afraid of men. Men are the cause of women being afraid of men. Men need to step up and fix their own problem.

  • You wakeup age 16 with all your current memories. What's your plan?

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  • I would have stayed in field hockey. I love that game but was bullied out of my sophomore season by my coach because I “underperformed” during training season. I had a knee injury so I couldn’t get my run times up to her standards. The two whole times she put me into a game for 5 minutes each, I saved the other team from scoring, drove the ball hard to the front line, and our star offensive scored a goal. But I got a whole 10 minutes of play time that season. Fuck you coach.

    It’s not a huge life changing thing, but I loved that game so much. It probably would not have changed my adolescent depression, but it would have made me happier and connected to my teammates and peers if I kept playing. I ended up disconnecting from a lot of friends and started working instead.

    So now, I’m getting into PWHL because fuck yeah!

  • Max Landis, Whose Career Imploded During #MeToo, Returns with ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie at Paramount (Exclusive)

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  • I was kind of excited for that Transformers because I watched a lot of Beast Wars as a kid. But all the previews looked pretty meh, then I found out my favorite characters wouldn’t be in it, so I said fuck it. Still have not watched it.

  • What old person thing do you do now that you wouldn't have guessed you'd do when you were younger?

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  • Same and sometimes it’s a struggle to stay up until 9pm. It’s just after 8pm now and I probably won’t make it to 9 on a Friday night…

    I usually wake up 4:30-5am which is nice because I can get all of my chores done early and have a full day ahead of me.

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    What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? February 24

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  • Still working my way through The Rose Field by Phillip Pullman. It’s not the book, I just haven’t felt like reading much in general lately. I try to at least get in 5-10 minutes before bed, but this week had exciting things going on so I was distracted.

  • What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? February 17

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  • Still plugging away at Field of Roses by Philip Pullman

    It’s been a slow reading week as I prepare for gardening weather, but I’m going to finish this book this week. I want to make sure I reread Project Hail Mary before the movie comes out!

  • What was your social media path?

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  • Not all of these are social media sites, but this list is my social internet path

    Bolt dot com & SciFi channel chatrooms

    AIM & Yahoo chatrooms

    ICQ & IRC

    Soulseek (I count it because I used to hang in the chatrooms quite a bit)

    Eyeball chat, then followed friends to Camfrog chat, before both were enshittified

    MySpace

    Facebook and dabbling in Instagram

    Reddit, left after Apollo went offline

    Mastadon and dabbled in Snapchat

    Threads

    BlueSky, still here

    Lemmy then Piefed, still here

  • What's yours?

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  • Sweet!! I’m going to attend Starfleet Academy!!

  • What's a piece of Media that is so underrated you must mention it?

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  • Good advice, the extended movie is better and that low point I think is important to the story.

    I wanted to love Afterlife. I didn’t see it in theaters, but after the reaction to Answer the Call, I was so excited for a new Ghostbusters movie that I bought and watched it the day it came out on iTunes. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a disappointment Afterlife was. I have not watched it a second time and I have no interest in watching Frozen Throne.

    I grew up on Ghostbusters movies and cartoons from the 80-90s. I just get so mad that the new ones forgot what a Ghostbusters movie is and I feel robbed of a sequel ATC.

  • What's a piece of Media that is so underrated you must mention it?

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  • It was the CGI Spengler at the end that sealed the deal of garbage movie 🤮

    At least ATC honored Harold Ramis with a bust

  • Everything's fine. Nothing to see here.

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  • AIs aren't trained to produce correct answers, but seemingly correct answers

    I prefer to say “algorithmically common” instead of “seemingly correct” but otherwise agree with you.

  • What dating apps are really optimizing. Hint: it isn’t love

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  • Yep, I met my partner through OKC just before they enshittified. I also had used it to meet folks when I travelled for work. I had a note on my profile that I travelled a lot and just wanted to see new cities and eat good food. Surprisingly, I had far more platonic meetups than creepy guys trying to hook up, which I stated I wasn’t looking for in my profile.

    I was a very very early adopter of OKC. I remember when it was more of a social media website with quizzes and badges than just dating. I’m still friends with a few people I met there in the early days.

  • What's a piece of Media that is so underrated you must mention it?

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  • Games: Epistory and Nanotale. Both typing games from Fishing Cactus. Absolutely beautiful games that have interesting stories and you get to practice with your typing skills. I love both of these games so much.

    Tv: Sliders. It was fairly popular when it was running and got kind of weird at the end, but I love that show. It was one that my family got together to watch every episode each week when they were on broadcast. I was also part of an early online petition to save the show and move it to the SciFi channel. I was also part of the early online petition to save MST3K, back when online petitions actually worked.

    Movie: Ghostbusters Answer the Call. People will disagree with me but I unapologetically DGAF. That movie is hilarious and I love putting it on when I work out. It’s a far better Ghostbusters movie than the last two garbage ones that were put out. It has everything from the original: dark adult horror comedy about scientists who save the world. The last two were not true GB movies, they are family friend teen coming of age movies with a plot that depended so heavily on nostalgia that they felt like a crappy cash grab. ATC is my second favorite GB movie behind only the original. Holtzman is my hero!

  • Would you rather live somewhere cosy and quiet or busy and buzzing?

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  • Busy and buzzing for sure. I grew up in more cozy and quiet and I found it too boring because you have to get in a car and drive to see people (at least in the US). There were great nature paths to walk around, but I much prefer people watching while I walk around. I also prefer to be able to walk to as many places as I can. If I can walk to the grocery store, I’ll gladly walk there every other day for food shopping vs one big trip less often.

  • Questions: Periods, Skincare & Clothing

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  • Just a caveat, please understand any fashion advice I give comes from a 40+ yo nerdy pinkish mostly wears lounge/jeans and tshirt kind of lady. I did work in women’s fashion retail for a while and I pay attention to trends, even if I don’t participate much. At least my advice is more relevant at this time because young kids are wearing the same things I wore in high school 20+ years ago; Jnco style jeans, tanks, that 2000s style 🤣

    thank you so much! Is tylenol a form of paracetamol?

    Yes, it is. It’s also known as acetaminophen. Most folks will use ibuprofen (Motrin) as an anti-inflammatory or pain reliever. I do not take NSAIDs due to kidney issues. That was more a suggestion on your preferred pain reliever.

    Scarves are awesome! If it matters, I have a very mild hourglass figure, although shoulders are fairly broad. I already wear a ring, but I def should try out more jewellery.

    Scarves are great. Try on a few at a store to make sure they look ok on you. They may bring attention to your shoulders, but it tends to draw more attention to the neck area in my experience. They can also be tied in different knots to bring more attention to that and away from your shoulders.

    I haven't tried out long tunic shirts before, so I'll try that!

    Try a few on before purchasing or if you order online, order from somewhere with easy returns, just in case you don’t like them. Depending on the cut (I hate the puffy arm ones), they can make the shoulders look more prominent, but the flair at the bottom tends to balance that out. Here is a picture of one that I have, the one in the top middle. You may have to look around for a style that works with you or is a little more gender neutral as you gain confidence.

    Another option that’s a little more neutral is the tank top with a button up. I do this one in the summer when I want a light layer on my shoulders, paired with jeans or a skirt. I will get cold if air blows over my skin, so I constantly wear layers. Here is an example of that. It may take a bit away from the hourglass shape, but you could do a tighter tank top underneath, which is how I usually style it.

  • Questions: Periods, Skincare & Clothing

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  • Appreciate the mention! GasX is my go to for any kind of stomach discomfort, even before tums. It’s great!

    Off topic, but simethicone should be the #1 item in any bunny parent’s rabbit first aid kit. I get unflavored baby gas drops from the infant section at the grocery store. I give it at the first sign of discomfort; belly pressing, not eating, etc. A small bottle has literally saved me thousands of dollars in middle of the night emergency vet visits.

  • Houseplants @mander.xyz
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    Aeroponic houseplants

  • Books @lemmy.world
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    What are your reading goals for 2026?

  • Books @lemmy.world
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    My 2025 books