RyanOD

Joined 13 years ago

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Guitarist. Swim coach. Runner.
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Comment · 2 months ago
I've always marveled at how one can pick any year since the internet went mainstream and in that year people thought, "Oh my goodness, the internet is amazing!"

Then, move five years forward from that year and look back. In every case, people think, "Hah! The internet was so simple then!"

In 2031, I suspect we'll say the same about 2026.

Comment · 3 months ago
This is absolutely true...but it takes a LOT of time. Fortunately, I first picked up a guitar when I was 13.

I can't imagine getting started with any instrument as an adult. Actually, I'm trying to improve my piano playing right now and it's nearly impossible.

Comment · 3 months ago
Or maybe they are just greedy, terrible human beings.
Comment · 3 months ago
100% agree. The real battle isn't the actual exercise. It's initiating it in the face of endless distractions.
Comment · 4 months ago
Hah! Me too.
Comment · 4 months ago
Comment · 4 months ago
Fun game! And the subtle animation effects are great.

One suggestion...it's unclear to me why I would sign up. Maybe offer a few details so I know why I would sign up for this.

Comment · 4 months ago
I was wondering the same thing and I'm in Chrome. The "Horizontal" and "Vertical" sections don't seem to do anything, but maybe I'm just not understanding what I should be looking for?
Comment · 4 months ago
Ahhh, there it is. That's a good approach.
Comment · 4 months ago
I like this randomized reservation approach.

What if, in addition, a nominal fee was charged just to have a chance to purchase a Steam Machine? Let's say $3 (or whatever). Then, all that money is donated to an organization like Extra Life or Game for Love?

In that way, someone with 5000 scalper accounts knows they're going to be out $15k just to get in line. And everyone else who is trying to buy just one isn't sweating the nominal fee.

I'm genuinely asking.

Comment · 5 months ago
Thanks for the tip! I've never heard of Stylus, but am checking it out.
Comment · 5 months ago
I have a firm rule of leaving any website where I run into this behavior. No exceptions.
Comment · 5 months ago
I hate this new web behavior and leave sites immediately whenever I run into it.
Comment · 5 months ago
Oh yeah. Totally agree. What a character Petersen is. Used to marvel at him on Headbanger's Ball.

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