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mina

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Tooting in Deutsch, English, español

Originally from Berlin, now moving back from Zurich after >20 years abroad (ARG, UK, CH).

I like and care about:

Science, Math, IT, FOSS, parenting, fun, politics, books, 🏳️‍⚧️ things, music, film, cooking & food, some naughty stuff & much more.

What I most enjoy, is interaction with friendly people.

No DM please, unless we already know each other, or you have something important to tell!

And: #FckNzs!

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tommi , to Firefox
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Celebrating ’s 20th birthday! 😍

Now at ❤️🚀

@firefox @mozilla

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@tommi

They should use scissors instead of a knife, as a symbol for supporting censorship.

@firefox @mozilla

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@Dirk

As a supporter for >15 years, it hurts me that @mozilla / @firefox bow to the Russian autocracy.

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@levzzz

I know, but these extensions are essential for circumventing censorship.

This is exactly, what I call "bowing to an autocracy".

thisweekinkde Bot , to KDE
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This week in KDE: real modifier-only shortcuts and cropping in Spectacle

https://pointieststick.com/2024/04/05/this-week-in-kde-real-modifier-only-shortcuts-and-cropping-in-spectacle/

@kde @kde

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@thisweekinkde

The cropping in spectacle is a feature, I wasn't waiting for, but will definitely love!

Thank you for thinking of that!

@kde @kde

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@EmpathicVagrant

Saru embodies the ideals of the Federation, as nobody else.

@bigfoot

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@AbsoluteChicagoDog

This is actually true.

Discovery is far better than it is given credit for, but the endless useless speeches make you hate it.

billmason , to Star Trek
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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Wins 4 Saturn Awards, ‘Strange New Worlds’ Wins 1

https://trekmovie.com/2024/02/04/star-trek-picard-wins-4-saturn-awards-strange-new-worlds-wins-1/

@startrek

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@RootBeerGuy

Picard was, IMO, not a TV series, but pure fan service. If it hadn't been for Jeri Ryan, it wouldn't have been watchable. The third season was the worst.

SNW was clearly made to not offend anybody. Solidly made, no experiments.

Just the right thing to keep an extremely conservative fan base happy.

Discovery had one (big) flaw:

Unnecessary dialogues!

Except for the episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes, they totally ignored the "Show, don't tell" rule.

1/2

@Evilcoleslaw

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@RootBeerGuy

Otherwise, Discovery isn't bad.

It has quite good characters, good actors and a compelling story arc.

I didn't like the overload of visual effects, but this seems to be a thing of our time.

2/2

@Evilcoleslaw

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@JungleJim

There is this scene in the Expanse, when a ship suddenly slows down.

A very messy scene.

@Thorry84

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@JungleJim

It's not Star Trek, but in my opinion, the best SF series since DS9.

I don't say "better", because they are set in different subgenres, so at some point comparison fails.

Let's put it like this: I am as much a fan of one as I am of the other.

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@JungleJim

I am so sorry for the tragedy that happened to you. I hope, you have people to be with you.

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I'm glad, you liked my recommendation. Many people don't get hooked until the 4th episode or so, so, if you're not entirely convinced, give it some time.

(remember the 1st season of TNG?)

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