Amazed

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[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Of course.

This particular species does sting, so I would argue it is dangerous. But its mechanism is super interesting: it eats the stinging cells from jellyfish, absorbs them into its own body, and uses them to sting others the same way. Some even release acid. Incredible!

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

What? No one is comparing them. The question was asked, are they dangerous? OP mused that they have no natural weapons, or danger per se, but instead borrow the jellyfish’s defense. So they are painful in their defense. Likely not aggressive.

“Despite the unsavory or toxic taste they can present to their non-human predators, most nudibranchs are harmless to humans, except those like Glaucus atlanticus which consumes nematocytes and so may consider you a predator and sting”

https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-nudibranchs-2291859#:~:text=Despite%20the%20unsavory%20or%20toxic,you%20a%20predator%20and%20sting.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Agreed. For me, the only “magic” Star Trek needed was stories about relationships that took their time unfolding, with competency. There occasionally were unexplained encounters, but the focus was always on something that could be solvable when the crew worked together. There was resolution. Plus, I really liked the episodic structure of TNG and DS9, where I could get onboard with any episode almost. Within the self contained episodes there could be “twists of fate” that exist today. No more giant fantastic leaps than we already make by believing everything is in the future with their tech.

The “new” trek is too focused on being cinematic. Discovery was interesting at the beginning but it was overly precious and predictable, and overly representative. Designed to keep people hooked. I think the quality suffered greatly. I think representation is super important, having characters with diverse identities, but doing it for diversity’s sake isn’t the way. If we’re really in the future, then people just are.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (4 children)

This is a very stupid sentiment. Are you familiar with Iran?

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Anyone have guesses to why they want this

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

You can either spoof your location and payment to India for cheap rate, or go to account share Reddit and get on someone’s family plan. Some even do family India, so it’s cheap family, at that. If you don’t have friends that do this already.

Just make sure you double check the user against the thread of scammers.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Hey, I’m not sure if you know how un accepting your snarky jab is. It’s very un trek like.

I’m also not sure you appreciate how important representation is. It is very important that people see and read themselves in stories. It could save someone’s life. That importance cannot be understated or taken for granted.

This was likely tailored to the demographic that Picard serves. And while the writing wasn’t elegant, it’s still something. Hopefully it leads to more, as this character development is now canon.

Society is slowly crawling out of hetero normative times, where it is thankfully starting to be more common than ever to see diverse identity mainstream.

Millennials still have a streak of heteronormative thinking and cynicism, but hopefully they are one of the last generations to experience the closet.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world -2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

One simply does not use Telegram - founder is sketchy and it now primarily has alt-right, conspiracy and terrorist uses.

I know some use it for trackers and to bootlick crackers, but it’s still not the best.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Check my profile for a media share option, if you would rather not dive into the technical aspects yourself. Ditch the enshittified media services and improve your life for the better.

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yes, if you want to use the stick, Pm me if you’d like to talk about a reliable IPTV service (every sports and PPV). I suppose your other option would be to cast/mirror to your stick from your phone.

Certain VPNs might be better for this than others. Does yours use wireguard?

[–] Amazed@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Of course. Sadly, I see downvotes a lot of the time on this subject in piracy circles, even though I think it keeps us from being isolated.

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