Andjhostet

joined 1 year ago
[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 5 points 9 months ago

Harfoots are literally described as "browner of skin" by Tolkien so I have no idea what you are talking about.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I think they underestimated how dramatic this community can be. Which is surprising considering the map size whining that happened.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Honestly of the 4 major dystopias, I gotta say this one might be my least favorite. The themes are a little too on the nose, and kinda simplistic (the book is basically 200 pages of convincing the reader that TV bad, books good).

Also, it seems like everyone really misses the point of this book. This book is not about censorship. This book is about anti-intellectualism. The important part isn't that the books are being burnt, it's about why they're being burnt, and who is doing the burning. The censorship is just a plot device to show the values society is trying to impart on itself. 1984 is a better example of a dystopia about true censorship.

Nonetheless, I still think it's an important book, and an incredibly easy read. It can be knocked out in an afternoon by a middle schooler no problem.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How are these being chosen and is there any order? Curious when we'll be getting to some of the good ones like Lolita, Handmaid's Tale, Brave New World, Beloved, Grapes of Wrath etc? It's just been YA type stuff so far. Also, is it just things banned in the US? What about books banned from places like USSR (Master and Margarita, Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, etc). Sorry for all the questions.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Beatles: Hard Days Night - Tomorrow Never Knows

David Bowie: Suffragette City - Warzsawa

Miles Davis: 'Round Midnight - Miles Runs the Voodoo Down

Radiohead: Creep - Kid A

Beach Boys: California Girls - Wind Chimes

Kanye West: Jesus Walks - Black Skinhead

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Actually I think I'm the opposite. I hate encumbrance more when it's massive. When I played survival mode in Fallout NV, I found it so much more fun to only pick up essential items. I would commonly pick up water bottles and food instead of valuable weapons or ammo. I was usually way under my low encumbrance because I had a mindset switch to only pick up stuff that will allow me to survive the desert.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

It is when you start assuming non-bigots are bad people because of what they look like.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

My three favorite artists are Miles Davis, David Bowie, and Kanye West. Three artists that changed their sound every single album.

So no.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I have the Leaf 2 and would highly recommend. Works great, and is much better for your eyes. I use it every day.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

If a trailer doesn't have gameplay you can throw it straight in the garbage. Thanks.

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 111 points 1 year ago (3 children)

My dude is about to become a Scooby Doo villain

[–] Andjhostet@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

My brain doesn't really process lyrics. Vocals are just another instrument to me.

 

This may be a dumb question but how do I create a new thread in a magazine? When I click on the "+" button in the top right of Kbin, I have the options: Add new Link, Add New Article, Add New Photo, Add New Post, Add New video, Create New Magazine.

I would have thought "Add New Post" was the right choice, but that brings me here, to the microblog. How do I just create a new text only thread? I'm surprised it's this unintuitive for me, considering the entire point of this site. Is it "Add article?"

EDIT: Apparently it's "Add article" after some experimenting. Definitely doesn't seem intuitive to me, but maybe it's just me.

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