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bionics  ·  4737 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Is everyone here a reffugee from reddit?
Digging the site a lot so far and agree with most of the sentiment on "wading through crap, etc." Also dislike how a well-written article can get infinitely more downvoted than a picture of a household cat rolling around in snow proclaiming it loves cocaine. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with the former... but still...
bionics  ·  4736 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Facebook is making us miserable
As Facebook adds new features such as video chat, it is fast becoming a viable substitute for meetings, relationship building, and even family get-togethers. But each time a Facebook interaction replaces a richer form of communication — such as an in-person meeting, a long phone call, or even a date at a restaurant — people miss opportunities to interact more deeply than Facebook could ever accommodate.

Facebook is just like drugs and alcohol; terrible in excess.

And while FB is nice for avoiding people whom you would just say "hi" to and move on in public or [insert "avoid in-laws, your annoying aunt Myra, other reviled family member joke here], if you are constantly foregoing a face-to-face meeting with someone you would consider a close/best friend for FB chat, or substituting a date for FB banter, then it's time to reassess priorities. I look at it like this: phone sex is good and fine... but I'd never pass up the real thing for it.

bionics  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Now 10 years old, 4chan is the most important site you never visit

I was expecting some Gawker-esque tirade demonizing the site but it was actually way more informative and well-researched than I thought. Kudos.

bionics  ·  4719 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Story of the Most Successful Man/Woman/??? on Reddit
[sic]I deided to take a break. These days, I spend about 3-4 hours a day on Reddit.

I'm going to take a break from smoking. Only 3-4 packs a day from here on out, I swear to you.

bionics  ·  4395 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: How did you end up on Hubski?

Slinked in here after a bout of ennui with Reddit; found some very interesting topics here that I hadn't seen before.

Unlike Reddit, I was rewarded for engaging in thought-provoking arguments and expressing cogent viewpoints as opposed to just agreeing with the hivemind or inserting contrived puns. Not to say I dislike Reddit overall -- Hubski was just a nice, breath of fresh air.

Hope to continue to see this site evolve and grow. Idn't it great here, everbody?

::Holds hands out for a Kumbaya session around the campfire::

bionics  ·  4650 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Shining: Stephen King vs. Stanley Kubrick
Haha, that writing assignment anecdote is hilarious. She should've given you at least a D for your persistence. (Or temporary insanity.)
bionics  ·  4736 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Aaron Hobson: Cinemascapes
Some beautiful shots. Enjoyed the glimpses into different places around the world.
bionics  ·  4737 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Toho's 5 Best (Godzilla-free) Movies
Gotta love Japan.
bionics  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Now 10 years old, 4chan is the most important site you never visit

As someone who has run websites before... I would have jumped all over that.

Then again, i's just a poor boy and well, I ain't on 4chan's level.

bionics  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: You favorite websites on the web?

http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/ -- #comicbooks #gaming

Comic book reviews, and some funny gaming/movie musings.

http://www.reddit.com/ -- Despite the popular opinion that it's "changed for the worse," I still get a lot of enjoyment from it.

http://pellecreepy.blogspot.com/ -- #horror #movies

Friend's horror movie website. I like to browse it from time to time and compare my opinion on certain horror films to his own, especially after watching/rewatching one.

http://mmo-champion.com/ -- #gaming

Still a big fan of World of Warcraft and some of the topics on the message board can be interesting.

bionics  ·  4074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What Have You Been Playing Lately?

World of Warcraft.

The whole storyline surrounding deposing the Horde's leader Garrosh being corrupt and actually having to storm the main capital of the Horde itself (Siege of Orgrimmar) has been some of the most fascinating lore in a long time.

The Timeless Isle (the current end-game hub) is also very PvP-centric and reminiscent of the Isle of Quel'Danas in terms of constant world PvP taking place and befitting gear/loot rewards abounding.

bionics  ·  4395 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Ghostbusters II Needs an Extended Cut

What's your take on the upcoming third Ghostbusters film that's said to be in the works?

Murray has said he won't touch it and was quoted as saying something along the lines of, "Nobody wants to see fat old guys running around in jumpsuits."

Notwithstanding, they have a script completed and they're going to go ahead with anyways, Murray or not.

bionics  ·  4541 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 11 Pokemon In Desperate Need of Evolutions
Agreed. You'll always have your heavy hitters like Snorlax, Blissey/Chansey, Gyarados, the dragon types, and the legendaries... and then utter crap like Luvdisc and Delibird.
bionics  ·  4668 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Are We Still Giving George Lucas Money?
Can't disagree with you there; kind of like the shift towards releasing movies in "installments."

"Come see the final part of Twilight... Part 1 of the final part that is!"

It's more acceptable with the Harry Potter movies I suppose because that last book was a veritable tome, but with Twilight... you can tell it's dragged on in a contrived manner. (Yes, I saw it. Yes, to placate somebody else.) What could have been 30 minutes is elongated into nearly 2 hours and it definitely contributes to hyper-ennui.

But most Twilight fans would go to see the movie (with Jacob getting shirtless and Edward pouting lasciviously) even if they split it into 8 pizza pie-esque segments, so what do I know?

bionics  ·  4669 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Krampus: AKA, parents really know how to celebrate Christmas in Austria
Agreed. They must be having a blast. Love how they stay in character to frighten the little kids trying to turn their heads away in trepidation.
bionics  ·  4669 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: After Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, which direction should they take? How about this:
While I certainly won't knock Burton, as his Batman movies were enjoyable... there are certainly many faults in Batman Returns that can be attributed to the elevated free reign he was given after the success of the first. They're too Burtonian and stray away from the flavor of Batman a little too much. A throng of penguins with missile launchers strapped to their backs? The Penguin gargling black blood at the end and being dragged into his subterranean grave by said penguins with their flippers while Gregorian chanting goes on in the background? Might as well affix enormous scissors to Batman's hands while you're at it.

What about Nolan's Batman renditions did you find lacking?

bionics  ·  4721 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Air Jordan Shoes Cause Riots Around Nation
Well, at least the blood stayed on their old pair of sneakers. (Fuck them)
bionics  ·  4721 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Air Jordan Shoes Cause Riots Around Nation
Saw a video of a little girl getting trampled by the unruly, shoe-hungry mob at some midnight store opening for them. Amazing/disheartening what people will do sometimes.
bionics  ·  4722 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Merry Christmas Hubski NSFW
LOL. That music is fucking terrifying.
bionics  ·  4726 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Roger Ebert on Writing
I feel repugnance for the critic John Simon, who made it a specialty to attack the way actors look. They can't help how they look, any more than John Simon can help looking like a rat.

LOL.

bionics  ·  4729 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Simo Häyhä, the worlds most effective sniper, born today 1905.
Good God. 505 confirmed kills and survived a gunshot to the face. This guy should have been an internet meme over Chuck Norris.
bionics  ·  4734 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 30 Minimalist Superhero Posters
Agree with the Wolverine sentiment. Might be because his claws look more like sewing needles. There's minimalism... and then there's just inaccuracy.

I also don't care for the Deadpool one. The Deadpool mask insignia is far better than twin katanas for representing him.

bionics  ·  4733 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Regrets of the dying
Profound, thought-provoking, and a little bit sad all at the same time. Thanks for sharing.
bionics  ·  4734 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How crowdsourcing is changing science
I can finally tell my mom I'm a renowned scientist/polyglot and now I'll be allowed back home for holiday dinners!
bionics  ·  4736 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The People Who Hate Tim Tebow
Agreed. And hate him or not... dude wins.

Although, when he starts losing, get ready for the inundation of "See, I told you he wasn't any good. I never jumped on that 'Dinkyriding Tebow' bandwagon like you did! Nyah nyah!" Most likely from people whose opinions were the contrary only a week before.

bionics  ·  4736 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Alan Moore Responds To Frank Miller’s Occupy Wall Street Remarks
Well, Frank Miller is someone whose work I’ve barely looked at for the past twenty years

Lucky him.

Jokes aside, it's interesting to see their "diametrically opposing" views, coming from someone who is a fan of both.

bionics  ·  4737 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What Do You Mean "You Haven't Read Y: The Last Man?"
Agreed. Bookmarked the site which you guys used to check the status of said bookmarked site, haha. Thanks!
bionics  ·  4737 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What Do You Mean "You Haven't Read Y: The Last Man?"
There are a bevy of great "graphic novels," out there as well, so definitely satisfy that curiosity of yours. Also, I'm glad you put "graphic novel," in quotes, because the term makes me feel better about reading comic books, aka what most people usually associate with Dagwood Bumstead or Snoopy when they hear the word.