I was listing out the costs of advertising broadly (that’s a big one for me), but not every cost applies to every instance. I think my point works just as well without that proviso, though.

I’m curious, where do you stand on the worth it / not worth it question?

Good meme. Thank you for your service

Lol I had no idea. Works both ways tbh

Well yeah, less money leaving local economies.

It’s not a bad point, and also highlights how we’re simultaneously spoiled for “free” platforms, while we’re surveilled for content and metrics, and bombarded by general and targeted advertising.

It’s like, imagine a world where there was a water fountain at the corner of every street, every parking lot, and every bus stop. How convenient that would be! But every time you walked near one they would squawk out a little ad.

Sure without the ads, you wouldn’t have the water fountains. But given the choice, I’d rather put up with the inconvenience of having to carry a water bottle when I’m out for a long time.

To me the choice seems obvious. Maybe to some people the ads don’t feel like such a intrusion, though?

Damn, you’re right, artistic talent is totally required to make webcomics.

I apologise for my glib response. I don’t doubt your sincerity. Things may change in the future. It’s just that in this particular historical moment AI has as much to do with democratising talent as nfts did with supporting solo artists/creators.

Sure but then you have the anti-AntiAI bro replyguy bully bros in the comments, which imo is the real tragedy

But seriously, this is often the best parts of the evening. I have a buddy who lives near me, and I think the reason we’re so close is because neither one of us drive, so to and from any social event, we’ve been walking and talking for a couple hours.

I tell myself I’d and still walk if I got a car, but I also told myself I’d hang out outdoors even after it was safe to gather indoors. Once you have the lazy option, it’s too easy to take it.

Crisis seems like the natural operating mode of c*pitalism

If you don’t find this relatable please tell me your secret

Number row is good once you get used to using it without looking.

Even better is a layer toggle to put numbers near or on your homerow.

60% is excessive

It’s beautiful really

I wonder what model will replace you on the dead internet.

Legitimately.

It does help a lot, but as you get more fit, you’ll find you have to push yourself harder to get the good feelings. Now I’ll be in the middle of a jog and find myself getting distracted by anxieties if I’m not pushing myself hard enough.

Still always worth through, even if my legs constantly hurt now lol.

I’ve heard of this author, but never read anything of theirs. Thanks for the recco - I’ll check it out!

EDIT oh hell ya it’s from the late 60s, I’m so in

That’s some good points. I hadn’t associated a tight spine with paperback, but now that you mention it, I can see it. I hate when you have to tilt a book left and right to read into the dark inner margin (looking at you, Sarum, at over 1000 cramped pages…). Anyway, I think you’ve sold me.

i always remove the paper graphic covers from HB so i just have the bare cardstock cover

Yeahhh, I like that too. The paper covers annoy me, actually. So loose, and always sliding around.

Thank you for taking the time to write that out! :)

Got anything of the hopepunk or adjacent variety? Not too cheery or cozy, though.

EDIT sorry, I guess I just got you started, which is specifically what you requested I not do.