The Last Kingdom.
I can't quite put my finger on it but the series really keeps me watching.
After multiple EU-based users complained about not being able to access Threads app through VPN, Meta confirmed it is blocking such efforts.
Seeing those references was very refreshing!
Flashback to when my sister in law had an electric car and felt compelled to plug it in at my place everytime she visited.
Truegaming: "For those who like talking about games as much as playing them" - July 9, 2023
In honor of communities throughout the Fediverse, @BestOf will be highlighting communities that distinguish themselves from others with the quality and value they bring to the Fediverse.
This week, we are happy to introduce TrueGaming!
!Truegaming @Truegaming
> > > Truegaming is a "deep-dive" community dedicated to thoughtful and in-depth discussions about all things gaming (i.e. video games, board games, and beyond). > >
> > > The community values posts and comments that contribute to meaningful conversations, such as in-depth reviews, breaking down mechanics and narratives, and general exploration of game design and philosophy. Truegaming strives to provide an environment where gamers can engage in constructive debates, share their perspectives, and learn from others in the community. > >
Larian Studios showed the option during its last Panel From Hell presentation
Why is it so much more amusing to watch someone play a video game than it is to play the game itself?
I'm old now. I've finally realised I get more enjoyment from watching someone play than to actually play the game. Why is that? Do you experience that as well?
There is some confirmation bias, that's likely true. However, I think they're also looking at the old games through rose-tinted goggles. Those games were played when they were literally the best the market had to offer. The mechanics were fresh and the story was new.
I tried playing some olders games that I loved, and honestly I just couldn't care less about them. As much as they were amazing back then, they're nothing exciting by today's standards.
I'm a wait-and-see guy but the problem is by the time I've noticed I just don't care about the game anymore. As an example: Cyberpunk 2077.
When I played World of Warcraft, you had no cosmetics. It was the monthly subscription and the odd expansion. Everything in the game was accessible if you were willing to put the time and effort into it. Some content was very long so you really had to pick what you wanted. Some people had special fishing gear, some people had a fancy mount, and others had fancy titles.
While some of that still remains, I find way too much is accessible with money in most games. There's good and bad. You have games constantly push out new content, refreshing gameplay, and skins to pay for it. On the other hand, you have games that just try to milk their customers. I'd say 99% of mobile games are absolute disgraces.
The other facet is that I'm older now. I don't have the absolute freedom that comes with being a child. If I can pay an extra dollar to progress a bit quicker, maybe that's better for me? I don't know.
You remind me of this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ8jIcmSj2g
So what you're saying is we need to open a Threads account and become Nazis?
As Moderator to !BestOf, this is my biggest fear. I've been working pretty extensively on this community in my spare time and I'm afraid that if the Moderators of r/BestOf decide to federate, we will lose. I'm not entirely nervous about fragmenting the community so much as just being r/LesserBestOf. By design, this community shouldn't really be fragmentated unless we decide to become BestOf something specific.
Not sure what I expected, but yep... that's a toaster.
How do you communicate with your Mod team?
I'm at a bit of an empass. It was easy to communicate with a single mod but now that we're 3, communication is tough. I thought maybe Microsoft OneNote... but it just doesn't have the privacy and decentralization that's consistent with kbin.
What are your suggestions? how do you guys do it?
I've been on Reddit for like 12 years and I was never banned by an admin. The fact that you got banned twice is sus.
I did get banned from blackpeopletwitter for being white.
It does help a lot. I believe I selected 'Copy url to Fediverse' while my peer @fishos used 'copy url' which works properly.
I disagree. A rubber band and a donut do not have an 'in' and 'out'.
Thanks for the feedback. I honestly never realized it did that. I'll try and figure out a way that doesn't do this.
Honestly, I think it's important that people sub to all the same-subject communities across the Fediverse. However.. the only time it's really important to make the distinction is while creating a post. I hope we get the equivalent of 'multireddits' for all spaces with the same subject.
crossposted to https://kbin.social/m/bestof
Discussion Thread
As off-topic discussions are generally discouraged, we have decided to establish Monday threads for meta discussions. Under this thread, you may discuss about the earlier discussions, the direction this community is going, moderation, etc.
Happy browsing! patchw3rk
Four individuals have agreed to be locked inside NASA's Mars simulator for just over a year. And they're being paid surprisingly little.
How do we grow the BestOf community?
As July 1 approaches and the Reddit Ark is set to arrive, we would like to know your thoughts on how we can grow this community.
Please share your thoughts and ideas on how this community can continue to distinguish itself.
Happy browsing! \-BestOf Mod Team
How do I give a community to another user?
When first logged into kbin, I noticed a lot of important communities were missing so I created a few in hopes of putting them in the right hands when things took off. I'm at about that point where I'm ready to give some because there's no way I can manage 5+ at the same time.
I have promoted some users to moderator, but how do I give them completely?
[email protected] eloquently explains why the term 'Magazine' is inappropriate and how 'Community' is a lot more appropriate.
As moderator, we will let the community manage the content and decide what is worthy of the frontpage. I understand the community looks empty on Lemmy, but I can assure you it’s not. There must be an issue with the integration between kbin and lemmy, it should be fixed and the real numbers should co...
Looking for Moderators!
As July 1 approaches, and the impending flux of new visitors is at our doorstep, @BestOf is looking for Moderators.
We believe it is in the best interest of the community that most instances are represented fairly at the Moderator level. We can also insure the proper functionality of this community everywhere.
To be eligible as a Moderator, you must:
- Be an experienced user of your instance.
- Be willing to be a moderator for extended period of time. If you are already a moderator, that would be fantastic.
- You must be kind, caring, understanding and willing to help those in the community, no matter their disability, skill level, background etc. You must have compassion even when exercising the moderator functions.
- You must not treat the visitors unfairly.
- You must ensure that you'll play an active role as a moderator so that the community is as clean, safe and friendly as it can be.
- You must already be a subscriber.
Please send me a PM to flag your interest.
Happy Browsing! patchw3rk
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As moderator, we will let the community manage the content and decide what is worthy of the frontpage.
I understand the community looks empty on Lemmy, but I can assure you it's not. There must be an issue with the integration between kbin and lemmy, it should be fixed and the real numbers should come up eventually.
The link is:
https://lemmy.world/c/[email protected] https://lemmy.ca/c/[email protected] https://beehaw.org/c/[email protected]
Happy browsing!
Are you trying to grow your community?
The very best comments on the Fediverse as submitted by the users.
Hi all,
I have created @BestOf. It is a community that is steadily increasing, almost doubling in members every couple of days.
As the fediverse expands, the best content may become dispersed. The BestOf community will collect the most insightful posts and comments found on the Fediverse.
As a Moderator, if you see an insightful post or comment in your community, please share it on BestOf. This way, both our communities will get exposure.
Best of luck! patchw3rk
@[email protected] composes a well-written post on how to grow on kbin instead of just fighting Reddit.
While most of the people here upset and rightfully so, we have got to move past the angst to actually build this place out....