<![CDATA[Reject Convenience Forum]]> http://rejectconvenience.com/forum Smartfeed extension for phpBB <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Author PossiblyAxolotl]]> 2025-04-01T05:25:31+00:00 2025-04-01T05:25:31+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1094#p1094 https://youtu.be/nnsyGSTKlw0

I’m especially surprised by how he didn’t switch to a dumb phone, but exclusively a landline and I was curious what you all thought about the video]]> https://youtu.be/nnsyGSTKlw0

I’m especially surprised by how he didn’t switch to a dumb phone, but exclusively a landline and I was curious what you all thought about the video]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-01T20:57:44+00:00 2025-04-01T20:57:44+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1097#p1097
But I am very pleasantly surprised by how well Eddie's challenge went with no mobile phone at all, especially in such a big city, I might have to give this a shot myself to see how it differs from only being away from social media as I was still receiving some notifications from things like emails and text messages.

For anyone reading this, if stowing away your phone entirely fells like too much (like it felt for me) I still highly recommend that you go a couple of weeks at least with as little (see none) social media, at the start it will be hard, and you will be bored but it might let you re-evaluate what you really want and need, I know it made me feel better, and dare I say even a bit happier.

I want to end this by just quoting Eddie, from that very same video, because I really liked how he put it into words:
It's up to you to rip yourself back into reality as much as you can and take back what is rightfully yours, You.
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But I am very pleasantly surprised by how well Eddie's challenge went with no mobile phone at all, especially in such a big city, I might have to give this a shot myself to see how it differs from only being away from social media as I was still receiving some notifications from things like emails and text messages.

For anyone reading this, if stowing away your phone entirely fells like too much (like it felt for me) I still highly recommend that you go a couple of weeks at least with as little (see none) social media, at the start it will be hard, and you will be bored but it might let you re-evaluate what you really want and need, I know it made me feel better, and dare I say even a bit happier.

I want to end this by just quoting Eddie, from that very same video, because I really liked how he put it into words:
It's up to you to rip yourself back into reality as much as you can and take back what is rightfully yours, You.
]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-02T06:21:06+00:00 2025-04-02T06:21:06+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1101#p1101
I feel that his test might be too extreme for me, with the lack of directions and all, but I also really want to try it. It sounds like a breath of fresh air.

Thank you for sharing this amazing video.]]>
I feel that his test might be too extreme for me, with the lack of directions and all, but I also really want to try it. It sounds like a breath of fresh air.

Thank you for sharing this amazing video.]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by rejectconvenience]]> 2025-04-03T12:22:11+00:00 2025-04-03T12:22:11+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1104#p1104 trying something different. I agree, though, most folks can't probably go as extreme as he did, which is why I talk about sustainable changes so much, but still, I think this video will inspire many to seek out other options. It's funny, my dumb phone videos have been getting searched for a lot recently, and I suspect it's because of this video, so that's cool.]]> trying something different. I agree, though, most folks can't probably go as extreme as he did, which is why I talk about sustainable changes so much, but still, I think this video will inspire many to seek out other options. It's funny, my dumb phone videos have been getting searched for a lot recently, and I suspect it's because of this video, so that's cool.]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-03T18:28:40+00:00 2025-04-03T18:28:40+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1105#p1105
rejectconvenience wrote: Thu Apr 03, 2025 12:22 pm it's like $60/month
That's Insane I got one with my Standard Home Internet Plan Included. I mostly use it to do Fax stuff, as this is easier and faster than Snail Mail, and E-Mail hasn't been Invented yet at the Government.]]>
rejectconvenience wrote: Thu Apr 03, 2025 12:22 pm it's like $60/month
That's Insane I got one with my Standard Home Internet Plan Included. I mostly use it to do Fax stuff, as this is easier and faster than Snail Mail, and E-Mail hasn't been Invented yet at the Government.]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by Rocatex]]> 2025-04-10T20:49:27+00:00 2025-04-10T20:49:27+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1119#p1119
Hell I've tried texting a few people and they just don't respond, haven't even tried calling cause theres no way anyone would pick up.
I really hope Eddie starts a trend or something of calling people more often.]]>
Hell I've tried texting a few people and they just don't respond, haven't even tried calling cause theres no way anyone would pick up.
I really hope Eddie starts a trend or something of calling people more often.]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Eddie Burback - I hate my phone so I got rid of it :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-11T08:55:29+00:00 2025-04-11T08:55:29+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218&p=1121#p1121
Rocatex wrote: Thu Apr 10, 2025 8:49 pm I really hope more people start using sms and calling again to communicate.
While I would love more People Calling, I dislike SMS. SMS/MMS is just a worse Messaging system. Firstly its reliant on the Mobile Cellular Network and not the Internet. Which in my Area can cause Issues as I do have WiFi but no Cellular Connection. Then the huge Security Issues in the general the Cellular Network has, where SMS and Calls can be easily taken over or wiretapped. Which is an Invasion of Privacy destined to happen.]]>
Rocatex wrote: Thu Apr 10, 2025 8:49 pm I really hope more people start using sms and calling again to communicate.
While I would love more People Calling, I dislike SMS. SMS/MMS is just a worse Messaging system. Firstly its reliant on the Mobile Cellular Network and not the Internet. Which in my Area can cause Issues as I do have WiFi but no Cellular Connection. Then the huge Security Issues in the general the Cellular Network has, where SMS and Calls can be easily taken over or wiretapped. Which is an Invasion of Privacy destined to happen.]]> <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Cyriak Harris - cows & cows & cows :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-03-27T22:31:25+00:00 2025-03-27T22:31:25+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=116&p=1073#p1073 <![CDATA[Other Videos :: Re: Cyriak Harris - cows & cows & cows :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-04-19T09:07:35+00:00 2025-04-19T09:07:35+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=116&p=1146#p1146 <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: Hello! Dumbphone enthusiast here :: Reply by MikeGs]]> 2025-03-24T23:42:02+00:00 2025-03-24T23:42:02+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=178&p=1067#p1067
Btw, your dumbphone finder tool is great, you should be posting about it ^^]]>
Btw, your dumbphone finder tool is great, you should be posting about it ^^]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: Hello! Dumbphone enthusiast here :: Reply by jbriones95]]> 2025-03-27T00:47:27+00:00 2025-03-27T00:47:27+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=178&p=1072#p1072
MikeGs wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 11:42 pm Hi Jose! I've been following you for years now, glad to see you around here!

Btw, your dumbphone finder tool is great, you should be posting about it ^^
Appreciate it :). Glad I can be helpful!]]>
MikeGs wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 11:42 pm Hi Jose! I've been following you for years now, glad to see you around here!

Btw, your dumbphone finder tool is great, you should be posting about it ^^
Appreciate it :). Glad I can be helpful!]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: Introduce yourself! :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-03-29T18:01:23+00:00 2025-03-29T18:01:23+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25&p=1079#p1079
11ofcups wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:57 pm Hi yall! I'm 11ofcups but if you really want you can call me Sadie. I'm a full time power chair user and a lesbian, and I spend a lot of my time making zines and doing cross stitch. I'm in my mid-20s and will hopefully be going back to uni soon to study English Lit. Due to my health issues I do spend a lot of time online but I'm working to be more mindful about how I do it, and it's been really rewarding so far :] I'm hoping to make a simple website to be able to showcase my art online! It's nice to meet yall!
As long as they don't break the rules of this forum, I would love to see some of your zines.]]>
11ofcups wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:57 pm Hi yall! I'm 11ofcups but if you really want you can call me Sadie. I'm a full time power chair user and a lesbian, and I spend a lot of my time making zines and doing cross stitch. I'm in my mid-20s and will hopefully be going back to uni soon to study English Lit. Due to my health issues I do spend a lot of time online but I'm working to be more mindful about how I do it, and it's been really rewarding so far :] I'm hoping to make a simple website to be able to showcase my art online! It's nice to meet yall!
As long as they don't break the rules of this forum, I would love to see some of your zines.]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: hello! :: Author Diffaaaay]]> 2025-04-07T21:49:43+00:00 2025-04-07T21:49:43+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1109#p1109 <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by zonk]]> 2025-04-08T14:09:08+00:00 2025-04-08T14:09:08+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1111#p1111
Maybe you'll get inspiration to write a story, or practice music, or build a cool gadget, or ride a bike. "Not having a smartphone" is not a hobby. That's just not participating in the machine. It's not enough to just reject the mainstream; you need to replace it with your own genuine interests. And if your friends mock you for your interests, maybe they aren't good friends.]]>
Maybe you'll get inspiration to write a story, or practice music, or build a cool gadget, or ride a bike. "Not having a smartphone" is not a hobby. That's just not participating in the machine. It's not enough to just reject the mainstream; you need to replace it with your own genuine interests. And if your friends mock you for your interests, maybe they aren't good friends.]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by rejectconvenience]]> 2025-04-11T15:28:41+00:00 2025-04-11T15:28:41+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1122#p1122
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm Anyways I really wish that physical non-phoneicular stuff was the norm but Ive lost my passion for the hobby because every news article says how vinyl records are dying and dvds are dying and how everything is dying and how soon you'll only be able to watch movies or probably do anything thru some stupid streaming service with a cheesy name like "Shmisney Shmus" or "Company Name Additive/Multiplicative Symbol" or "Some random made up 4 letter word like 'Smob'."
Do it anyways! Buy used DVDs and CDs and records! Don't let anyone tell you how to enjoy things! So what if they break in like 30 years? That's a 30-years-from-now-you problem, enjoy what you want to enjoy now!

Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
The reason this forum exists is because I figured out that you can be the change you want to see. There are some fantastic ways to make changes like this, but it takes a lot of time and effort. A wonderful example is the guys over at https://youaremachines.com/. They made a free online radio station, and it's awesome. They've been expanding and having lots of fun with it, and my point here is that anyone can do anything if you just put your mind to it :) I believe in you!!

Also sorry for the wall of text I just drank a cup of coffee, which I normally do not drink, and I am W I R E D icanseethroughtime!]]>
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm Anyways I really wish that physical non-phoneicular stuff was the norm but Ive lost my passion for the hobby because every news article says how vinyl records are dying and dvds are dying and how everything is dying and how soon you'll only be able to watch movies or probably do anything thru some stupid streaming service with a cheesy name like "Shmisney Shmus" or "Company Name Additive/Multiplicative Symbol" or "Some random made up 4 letter word like 'Smob'."
Do it anyways! Buy used DVDs and CDs and records! Don't let anyone tell you how to enjoy things! So what if they break in like 30 years? That's a 30-years-from-now-you problem, enjoy what you want to enjoy now!

Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
The reason this forum exists is because I figured out that you can be the change you want to see. There are some fantastic ways to make changes like this, but it takes a lot of time and effort. A wonderful example is the guys over at https://youaremachines.com/. They made a free online radio station, and it's awesome. They've been expanding and having lots of fun with it, and my point here is that anyone can do anything if you just put your mind to it :) I believe in you!!

Also sorry for the wall of text I just drank a cup of coffee, which I normally do not drink, and I am W I R E D icanseethroughtime!]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-13T13:15:16+00:00 2025-04-13T13:15:16+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1131#p1131
rejectconvenience wrote: Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:28 pm Do it anyways! Buy used DVDs and CDs and records! Don't let anyone tell you how to enjoy things! So what if they break in like 30 years? That's a 30-years-from-now-you problem, enjoy what you want to enjoy now!
The feeling of grabbing a physical piece of media and putting it in a physical machine to play it is something special that nothing fully digital has ever been able to replicate for me, even taking a disc of a game (that I own digitally on PC) and slot into an old console puts a huge smile on my face.

(side note, why is almost all good quality audio stuff so expensive? I just wanted to enjoy the few vinyl records that I own without destroying them)

I fully agree with "enjoy what you want to enjoy now!", also welcome to the forum Diffaaaay! I have seen you around Melonland before :)]]>
rejectconvenience wrote: Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:28 pm Do it anyways! Buy used DVDs and CDs and records! Don't let anyone tell you how to enjoy things! So what if they break in like 30 years? That's a 30-years-from-now-you problem, enjoy what you want to enjoy now!
The feeling of grabbing a physical piece of media and putting it in a physical machine to play it is something special that nothing fully digital has ever been able to replicate for me, even taking a disc of a game (that I own digitally on PC) and slot into an old console puts a huge smile on my face.

(side note, why is almost all good quality audio stuff so expensive? I just wanted to enjoy the few vinyl records that I own without destroying them)

I fully agree with "enjoy what you want to enjoy now!", also welcome to the forum Diffaaaay! I have seen you around Melonland before :)]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by zonk]]> 2025-04-14T12:31:41+00:00 2025-04-14T12:31:41+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1133#p1133
SergioEduP wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:15 pm The feeling of grabbing a physical piece of media and putting it in a physical machine to play it is something special that nothing fully digital has ever been able to replicate for me
CDs are fully digital. :)]]>
SergioEduP wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:15 pm The feeling of grabbing a physical piece of media and putting it in a physical machine to play it is something special that nothing fully digital has ever been able to replicate for me
CDs are fully digital. :)]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by December_W_Wolf]]> 2025-04-14T14:07:32+00:00 2025-04-14T14:07:32+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1134#p1134
zonk wrote: Mon Apr 14, 2025 12:31 pm CDs are fully digital. :)
I knew birds were government drones!!]]>
zonk wrote: Mon Apr 14, 2025 12:31 pm CDs are fully digital. :)
I knew birds were government drones!!]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-16T07:37:45+00:00 2025-04-16T07:37:45+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1140#p1140
In my recommendation buy Physical Media, Rip it so you have a backup, maybe even burn it on a New Disk when the old one Dies. Check beforehand tho if its legal in your area. We here in Germany have luckily the Private Copy law which allows us to rip Media as longs that we don't redistribute.
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
They are still around in most places, you just have to look for them. Sometimes it takes a bit of Searching but they are there.]]>
In my recommendation buy Physical Media, Rip it so you have a backup, maybe even burn it on a New Disk when the old one Dies. Check beforehand tho if its legal in your area. We here in Germany have luckily the Private Copy law which allows us to rip Media as longs that we don't redistribute.
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
They are still around in most places, you just have to look for them. Sometimes it takes a bit of Searching but they are there.]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-20T18:28:15+00:00 2025-04-20T18:28:15+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1151#p1151
rejectconvenience wrote: Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:28 pm Firstly, welcome! Glad to have you here :)
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
The reason this forum exists is because I figured out that you can be the change you want to see. There are some fantastic ways to make changes like this, but it takes a lot of time and effort. A wonderful example is the guys over at https://youaremachines.com/. They made a free online radio station, and it's awesome. They've been expanding and having lots of fun with it, and my point here is that anyone can do anything if you just put your mind to it :) I believe in you!!
icanseethroughtime!
I also recommend https://radiooooo.com/for an online radio. It's a site that plays different decades of music from the 1900's to the 2070's all from different countries. I think It's pretty fun to explore what different countries were listening to way back then. Kind of makes me feel like a time traveler. Unfortunately some features are locked behind a premium subscription but it's sill fun to play around with the free version.]]>
rejectconvenience wrote: Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:28 pm Firstly, welcome! Glad to have you here :)
Diffaaaay wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:49 pm I really dont likke how we dont have no broadcast tv, no good public radio, people only wanna watch movies on crappy streaming services, and everytime you do something against that fold, they gotta harass you about it!
The reason this forum exists is because I figured out that you can be the change you want to see. There are some fantastic ways to make changes like this, but it takes a lot of time and effort. A wonderful example is the guys over at https://youaremachines.com/. They made a free online radio station, and it's awesome. They've been expanding and having lots of fun with it, and my point here is that anyone can do anything if you just put your mind to it :) I believe in you!!
icanseethroughtime!
I also recommend https://radiooooo.com/for an online radio. It's a site that plays different decades of music from the 1900's to the 2070's all from different countries. I think It's pretty fun to explore what different countries were listening to way back then. Kind of makes me feel like a time traveler. Unfortunately some features are locked behind a premium subscription but it's sill fun to play around with the free version.]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-21T03:42:46+00:00 2025-04-21T03:42:46+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1153#p1153
Offline wrote: Sun Apr 20, 2025 6:28 pm I also recommend https://radiooooo.com/for an online radio. It's a site that plays different decades of music from the 1900's to the 2070's all from different countries.
The 2070's!!! I can finally listen to the future!]]>
Offline wrote: Sun Apr 20, 2025 6:28 pm I also recommend https://radiooooo.com/for an online radio. It's a site that plays different decades of music from the 1900's to the 2070's all from different countries.
The 2070's!!! I can finally listen to the future!]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: hello! :: Reply by December_W_Wolf]]> 2025-04-21T09:54:17+00:00 2025-04-21T09:54:17+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=222&p=1154#p1154 <![CDATA[Introductions :: Hello There! :: Author Monoki]]> 2025-04-20T09:03:36+00:00 2025-04-20T09:03:36+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=227&p=1147#p1147
Most of my interests are focused in music, writing, animation, game dev, and recently i've picked up web development. I feel i'm less inclined towards working on longer projects in recent years that most of my creations have become shorter and less detailed.

So I'll try to check back in here every once and a while. :lol:]]>
Most of my interests are focused in music, writing, animation, game dev, and recently i've picked up web development. I feel i'm less inclined towards working on longer projects in recent years that most of my creations have become shorter and less detailed.

So I'll try to check back in here every once and a while. :lol:]]> <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: Hello There! :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-20T17:31:08+00:00 2025-04-20T17:31:08+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=227&p=1149#p1149 <![CDATA[Introductions :: Re: Hello There! :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-22T20:58:38+00:00 2025-04-22T20:58:38+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=227&p=1161#p1161

Keep us posted on the fun things you do. Would absolutely love to see any animation and game dev you do. And I wish you good luck with learning web dev, if you have any question feel free to ask]]>

Keep us posted on the fun things you do. Would absolutely love to see any animation and game dev you do. And I wish you good luck with learning web dev, if you have any question feel free to ask]]> <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: my neocities site! :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-03-25T13:38:41+00:00 2025-03-25T13:38:41+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=176&p=1069#p1069 now I wanna make something similar on mine...........]]> now I wanna make something similar on mine...........]]> <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: My website :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-03-24T12:30:24+00:00 2025-03-24T12:30:24+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149&p=1065#p1065
kwek wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 12:19 pm Wow oh my god you completely annihilated the quiz. I've never seen someone so dedicated to beat it, wow. Thank you for spending so much time on it :). I am so happy someone finally figured out that you can find the answers to more than half of the questions by literally just reading my site. Thank you so much for this lmao I had a lot of fun reading through your answers :). I am very curious about which questions you needed your friends for. If you want to you can hit me up to talk about it :)

The physics questions are just things I learned during my electronics bachelor, so dw about having zero braincells. (Pretty sure you are the first person to actually use their brain on this quiz lol. Excepting maybe Troy, the previous 1st place holder, he's pretty good at it as well)
that's what happens when you give someone with too much free time a pointless quiz lol
i'll DM you on discord :D]]>
kwek wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 12:19 pm Wow oh my god you completely annihilated the quiz. I've never seen someone so dedicated to beat it, wow. Thank you for spending so much time on it :). I am so happy someone finally figured out that you can find the answers to more than half of the questions by literally just reading my site. Thank you so much for this lmao I had a lot of fun reading through your answers :). I am very curious about which questions you needed your friends for. If you want to you can hit me up to talk about it :)

The physics questions are just things I learned during my electronics bachelor, so dw about having zero braincells. (Pretty sure you are the first person to actually use their brain on this quiz lol. Excepting maybe Troy, the previous 1st place holder, he's pretty good at it as well)
that's what happens when you give someone with too much free time a pointless quiz lol
i'll DM you on discord :D]]> <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: My website :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-03-28T00:16:39+00:00 2025-03-28T00:16:39+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149&p=1075#p1075 <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Dissertation Research :: Author Speb]]> 2025-04-01T19:58:24+00:00 2025-04-01T19:58:24+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1095#p1095
I'm planning to make a little booklet of information towards the end of the project filled with privacy tips starting super basic going up to very advanced I'll post here once all is done. :ugeek:

https://shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for ... DR6Jt3NCYe]]>
I'm planning to make a little booklet of information towards the end of the project filled with privacy tips starting super basic going up to very advanced I'll post here once all is done. :ugeek:

https://shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for ... DR6Jt3NCYe]]> <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: Dissertation Research :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-01T20:23:54+00:00 2025-04-01T20:23:54+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1096#p1096 <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: Dissertation Research :: Reply by Speb]]> 2025-04-01T21:06:03+00:00 2025-04-01T21:06:03+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1098#p1098 <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: Dissertation Research :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-01T21:10:24+00:00 2025-04-01T21:10:24+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1099#p1099 <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: Dissertation Research :: Reply by rejectconvenience]]> 2025-04-11T15:34:58+00:00 2025-04-11T15:34:58+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1123#p1123 <![CDATA[Self Promotion :: Re: Dissertation Research :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-04-12T21:07:35+00:00 2025-04-12T21:07:35+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=219&p=1127#p1127 Good luck with the dissertation!]]> Good luck with the dissertation!]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Light Phone 3 :: Reply by jbriones95]]> 2025-03-27T00:46:59+00:00 2025-03-27T00:46:59+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16&p=1071#p1071 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Light Phone 3 :: Reply by jbriones95]]> 2025-03-30T18:29:55+00:00 2025-03-30T18:29:55+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16&p=1083#p1083 https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)]]> https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Light Phone 3 :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-03-31T20:26:36+00:00 2025-03-31T20:26:36+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16&p=1091#p1091
jbriones95 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:29 pm I recall some people asking whether a $20 flip phone would do the trick instead of the LP3. Here is a video comparison of a LP3 with a $20 device: https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)
Something that a $20 flip phone did for me is let me dip my toes into not having a smartphone. That was a massive experience for me and also allowed me to learn what I wanted in a minimal phone. For me, I think the lightphone 3 checks off all those boxes.]]>
jbriones95 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:29 pm I recall some people asking whether a $20 flip phone would do the trick instead of the LP3. Here is a video comparison of a LP3 with a $20 device: https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)
Something that a $20 flip phone did for me is let me dip my toes into not having a smartphone. That was a massive experience for me and also allowed me to learn what I wanted in a minimal phone. For me, I think the lightphone 3 checks off all those boxes.]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Light Phone 3 :: Reply by jbriones95]]> 2025-03-31T22:01:40+00:00 2025-03-31T22:01:40+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16&p=1092#p1092
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:26 pm
jbriones95 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:29 pm I recall some people asking whether a $20 flip phone would do the trick instead of the LP3. Here is a video comparison of a LP3 with a $20 device: https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)
Something that a $20 flip phone did for me is let me dip my toes into not having a smartphone. That was a massive experience for me and also allowed me to learn what I wanted in a minimal phone. For me, I think the lightphone 3 checks off all those boxes.
Very true! The $20 experience allows you to test the waters and notice what's important and what's not crucial to have.]]>
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:26 pm
jbriones95 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:29 pm I recall some people asking whether a $20 flip phone would do the trick instead of the LP3. Here is a video comparison of a LP3 with a $20 device: https://youtu.be/qdNw0tkSdxo

I think people need to choose what works for them and analyze which tools work best :)
Something that a $20 flip phone did for me is let me dip my toes into not having a smartphone. That was a massive experience for me and also allowed me to learn what I wanted in a minimal phone. For me, I think the lightphone 3 checks off all those boxes.
Very true! The $20 experience allows you to test the waters and notice what's important and what's not crucial to have.]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Endless scroll creep of smartphone apps really killed the smartphone for me. :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-20T17:27:33+00:00 2025-04-20T17:27:33+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=71&p=1148#p1148
Crazyroostereye wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:07 pm But with YouTube I struggle a lot, it did help tho to remove it from my Phone and use LibRedirect to redirect me to Invidous on the Browser, that prevents me to succumb to autoplay at least.
On desktop I downloaded the extension DF YouTube so I don't see the recommendations and removes all the videos on the homepage. It's been immensely helpful from keeping from falling down an endless rabbit hole of youtube videos. :D]]>
Crazyroostereye wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:07 pm But with YouTube I struggle a lot, it did help tho to remove it from my Phone and use LibRedirect to redirect me to Invidous on the Browser, that prevents me to succumb to autoplay at least.
On desktop I downloaded the extension DF YouTube so I don't see the recommendations and removes all the videos on the homepage. It's been immensely helpful from keeping from falling down an endless rabbit hole of youtube videos. :D]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Endless scroll creep of smartphone apps really killed the smartphone for me. :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-21T03:25:21+00:00 2025-04-21T03:25:21+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=71&p=1152#p1152
So yeah, no more videos for me for a while. I did the same with reddit and I have been checking discord and here more than is healthy. I think I need a no tech detox.]]>
So yeah, no more videos for me for a while. I did the same with reddit and I have been checking discord and here more than is healthy. I think I need a no tech detox.]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Endless scroll creep of smartphone apps really killed the smartphone for me. :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-22T15:05:30+00:00 2025-04-22T15:05:30+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=71&p=1159#p1159
Just noticed this is the 2nd time I've responded to this thread without realizing. lol]]>
Just noticed this is the 2nd time I've responded to this thread without realizing. lol]]> <![CDATA[Phones :: Re: Endless scroll creep of smartphone apps really killed the smartphone for me. :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-22T20:53:57+00:00 2025-04-22T20:53:57+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=71&p=1160#p1160
Offline wrote: Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:27 pm On desktop I downloaded the extension DF YouTube so I don't see the recommendations and removes all the videos on the homepage. It's been immensely helpful from keeping from falling down an endless rabbit hole of youtube videos. :D
Since I posted this I went a step further and blocked YouTube altogether and have relayed only on RSS and mpv to get the content from the People I enjoy. While there is the occasional Slip up where I unblock it and forget to Block it again, and I slip in the Algorithm for an Hour.
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 3:25 am I have had to completely block Youtube on my laptop. It has been that way for the past few days, and I never thought I would be feeling withdrawal issues, but I am. It is freaking crazy. I never grew up with an iPad since they weren't invented yet, but I have become an iPad adult and it is not fun.

So yeah, no more videos for me for a while. I did the same with reddit and I have been checking discord and here more than is healthy. I think I need a no tech detox.
Yeah, withdrawal comes surprisingly hard with YouTube, I never realized how many Hours I spent on watching YouTube until I actually blocked it. It really is an addiction. What helped me is getting myself a good book and reading that. And finding Projects to work on. Also during the worst of it I was especially Active on Forums like here and Melonland. If that is particularly better than other Social Media I don't know, but it at least it softened the blow form me. And I felt more fulfilling then watching YouTube or doing any other Socials.]]>
Offline wrote: Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:27 pm On desktop I downloaded the extension DF YouTube so I don't see the recommendations and removes all the videos on the homepage. It's been immensely helpful from keeping from falling down an endless rabbit hole of youtube videos. :D
Since I posted this I went a step further and blocked YouTube altogether and have relayed only on RSS and mpv to get the content from the People I enjoy. While there is the occasional Slip up where I unblock it and forget to Block it again, and I slip in the Algorithm for an Hour.
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 3:25 am I have had to completely block Youtube on my laptop. It has been that way for the past few days, and I never thought I would be feeling withdrawal issues, but I am. It is freaking crazy. I never grew up with an iPad since they weren't invented yet, but I have become an iPad adult and it is not fun.

So yeah, no more videos for me for a while. I did the same with reddit and I have been checking discord and here more than is healthy. I think I need a no tech detox.
Yeah, withdrawal comes surprisingly hard with YouTube, I never realized how many Hours I spent on watching YouTube until I actually blocked it. It really is an addiction. What helped me is getting myself a good book and reading that. And finding Projects to work on. Also during the worst of it I was especially Active on Forums like here and Melonland. If that is particularly better than other Social Media I don't know, but it at least it softened the blow form me. And I felt more fulfilling then watching YouTube or doing any other Socials.]]> <![CDATA[Computers :: Re: Installed Linux Mint… now what? (recommendations) :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-04-09T10:54:47+00:00 2025-04-09T10:54:47+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=191&p=1112#p1112 I didn’t realise root was the system PLUS space to store things, and gave it like the bare minimum size compared to home getting loads of space. So I resized everything and now it’s all good.

Packing up and moving as a checklist means:
- installing my preferred programs
- checking what I have on windows that can run here
- investigating Wine, Bottles and other programs for compatibility
- trying not to think about how using Bazzite could have been a better option but oh well we can do distro hopping later it’s fineeeeee

I have also been advised that having a /usr directory would have been smart lest I goof up in terminal and erase important data but oh well, another problem for future me doing a reinstall ^^;;]]> I didn’t realise root was the system PLUS space to store things, and gave it like the bare minimum size compared to home getting loads of space. So I resized everything and now it’s all good.

Packing up and moving as a checklist means:
- installing my preferred programs
- checking what I have on windows that can run here
- investigating Wine, Bottles and other programs for compatibility
- trying not to think about how using Bazzite could have been a better option but oh well we can do distro hopping later it’s fineeeeee

I have also been advised that having a /usr directory would have been smart lest I goof up in terminal and erase important data but oh well, another problem for future me doing a reinstall ^^;;]]> <![CDATA[Computers :: Re: Installed Linux Mint… now what? (recommendations) :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-09T17:18:34+00:00 2025-04-09T17:18:34+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=191&p=1116#p1116
QueriesNTheories wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2025 10:54 am I didn’t realise root was the system PLUS space to store things, and gave it like the bare minimum size compared to home getting loads of space. So I resized everything and now it’s all good.
I have been there, made me learn a lot about resizing Partitions in an Active Machine. GParted live iso is a real live saver.

A big thing I can recommend are ZFS or BTRFS as your filesystem, because you can Logically separate the Home, root, usr and var folders but still have them pull from the same Storage pool. So the Wrong resizing is not an Issue. Furthermore, the entire benefit of snapshot and restoring quickly is a real lifesaver sometimes.

Recommend ZFS over BTRFS, but ZFS can be a pain to install on root on most Linux Distros.]]>
QueriesNTheories wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2025 10:54 am I didn’t realise root was the system PLUS space to store things, and gave it like the bare minimum size compared to home getting loads of space. So I resized everything and now it’s all good.
I have been there, made me learn a lot about resizing Partitions in an Active Machine. GParted live iso is a real live saver.

A big thing I can recommend are ZFS or BTRFS as your filesystem, because you can Logically separate the Home, root, usr and var folders but still have them pull from the same Storage pool. So the Wrong resizing is not an Issue. Furthermore, the entire benefit of snapshot and restoring quickly is a real lifesaver sometimes.

Recommend ZFS over BTRFS, but ZFS can be a pain to install on root on most Linux Distros.]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Author December_W_Wolf]]> 2025-04-03T11:25:16+00:00 2025-04-03T11:25:16+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1103#p1103 watching the recent Direct if you want more information.

How are we feeling? Are people going to buy the Switch 2 ASAP? Are others going to wait and see? Or maybe some people might choose to not buy it altogether?

I think personally a gripe I've had with the Switch 2 since its first official video leak is that it's bigger - a problem that seems to be fairly prevalent with a lot of modern handhelds. The point of a handheld is that it can be, well, held in your hand, and brought about with you, and if it's too large and heavy then that's just not going to work. At least it doesn't look like it'll be the size of the Steam Deck.

Because of budget limitations there's no way I'll be able to afford the Switch 2, at least for now; I'll definitely be looking at reviews and experiences of other people who might camp out to buy it, though.]]> watching the recent Direct if you want more information.

How are we feeling? Are people going to buy the Switch 2 ASAP? Are others going to wait and see? Or maybe some people might choose to not buy it altogether?

I think personally a gripe I've had with the Switch 2 since its first official video leak is that it's bigger - a problem that seems to be fairly prevalent with a lot of modern handhelds. The point of a handheld is that it can be, well, held in your hand, and brought about with you, and if it's too large and heavy then that's just not going to work. At least it doesn't look like it'll be the size of the Steam Deck.

Because of budget limitations there's no way I'll be able to afford the Switch 2, at least for now; I'll definitely be looking at reviews and experiences of other people who might camp out to buy it, though.]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Re: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Reply by MikeGs]]> 2025-04-03T21:28:11+00:00 2025-04-03T21:28:11+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1106#p1106
Handheld consoles aren't "portable" anymore. I get it, everyone has a smartphone nowadays, so that gap that the original Gameboy - Gameboy Advance used to fill, is no longer there. Console makers need to adapt to market expectations, people want bigger screens and bigger games, so that's their way of compromising and filling that gap. I really don't like that.

A whole genre of games, like the original Pokémon, Sims Urbz in the City, Super Mario Bros, Tetris... were developed/enhanced thanks to these consoles existing. Now there's no handheld games anymore outside of Nintendo, limiting variation dramatically. Mobile/smartphone gaming doesn't count, there's some gems, I guess, but everyone knows 99% of mobile games are cash grabs.

From my perspective, the Switch 2 is a pretty bad deal. It's expensive. Some people try to argue that inflation is pushing prices up, but a handheld shouldn't have a price tag above $400, let alone $80-$90 dollar games, $100 controllers + online (two tier) subscriptions. There's no way to justify it, and it clearly shows that corporate only cares about milking their fanbase to their last cent. By buying a Switch, you're locking yourself to the Nintendo ecosystem, so expect release games to still be $80 5 years down the line.

I expect that this console's release will meet sales expectations, however, long-term, their sales are going to suffer heavily. Hell, most Switch 1 games are still $45-$60 dollars everywhere, including second hand stores. I can't see a lot of parents buying this console for their kids, to them it's going to look the same, but more expensive.

I'll check out the reviews when it comes out. I'm done with console gaming anyway.

Edit: Spelling.]]>
Handheld consoles aren't "portable" anymore. I get it, everyone has a smartphone nowadays, so that gap that the original Gameboy - Gameboy Advance used to fill, is no longer there. Console makers need to adapt to market expectations, people want bigger screens and bigger games, so that's their way of compromising and filling that gap. I really don't like that.

A whole genre of games, like the original Pokémon, Sims Urbz in the City, Super Mario Bros, Tetris... were developed/enhanced thanks to these consoles existing. Now there's no handheld games anymore outside of Nintendo, limiting variation dramatically. Mobile/smartphone gaming doesn't count, there's some gems, I guess, but everyone knows 99% of mobile games are cash grabs.

From my perspective, the Switch 2 is a pretty bad deal. It's expensive. Some people try to argue that inflation is pushing prices up, but a handheld shouldn't have a price tag above $400, let alone $80-$90 dollar games, $100 controllers + online (two tier) subscriptions. There's no way to justify it, and it clearly shows that corporate only cares about milking their fanbase to their last cent. By buying a Switch, you're locking yourself to the Nintendo ecosystem, so expect release games to still be $80 5 years down the line.

I expect that this console's release will meet sales expectations, however, long-term, their sales are going to suffer heavily. Hell, most Switch 1 games are still $45-$60 dollars everywhere, including second hand stores. I can't see a lot of parents buying this console for their kids, to them it's going to look the same, but more expensive.

I'll check out the reviews when it comes out. I'm done with console gaming anyway.

Edit: Spelling.]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Re: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-04-09T11:04:11+00:00 2025-04-09T11:04:11+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1113#p1113 I really don’t think games should be $80 either. This kind of thing just makes me yearn for another console like the 3DS, and for Nintendo to put some personality back into their consoles darn it! We never got any new themes or customisation for the system software beyond the icons from NSO and the Miis :(]]> I really don’t think games should be $80 either. This kind of thing just makes me yearn for another console like the 3DS, and for Nintendo to put some personality back into their consoles darn it! We never got any new themes or customisation for the system software beyond the icons from NSO and the Miis :(]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Re: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-12T19:22:27+00:00 2025-04-12T19:22:27+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1126#p1126
TLDR: Get a Steam Deck instead of a Switch 2.]]>
TLDR: Get a Steam Deck instead of a Switch 2.]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Re: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-13T13:02:07+00:00 2025-04-13T13:02:07+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1130#p1130
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Sat Apr 12, 2025 7:22 pm I see little reason to buy this device for myself personally. I have a Steam Deck and a huge collection of PC games to play. I think for the price of the Switch 2, the Steam Deck is a better value. The amount of games one can play on the Steam Deck is almost endless, already give mouse support with the trackpads, and also has cheaper games. The only reason I can think of for getting a Switch 2 is because you like Nintendo and have already bought into the ecosystem, but even then, you already have a Switch 1 to play on.

TLDR: Get a Steam Deck instead of a Switch 2.
The only reason to buy any Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games the way that they were meant to be played, nothing else. Yeah you can play most of them really well (and often times even better) in emulators but it just doesn't feel the same, and I say that as an owner of a modded release day Switch and a beefy PC, I've tried emulation and yet I always go back to the real hardware (even if the experience is "worse" it just feels right). And (for me) the same thing goes for other platforms, I don't like playing PC games on the go, I prefer to be chilling in my gaming area to do that instead (but that's just my preference).

Personally I also don't really care about the portability, the few times that I know I will have some time to kill waiting for something when not home I have my backpack with me so I could easily bring a laptop if I wanted to, but again I prefer to play PC games at home on my main PC so I just bring my switch instead.

Both the console and games are pretty expensive, and I would definitely have bought the Switch 2 quicker if they were cheaper, but for me (after a couple of days thinking and doing some maths) I determined that it is worth it for the time that I will likely spend playing games on it and the simple fact that it will be a nicer experience to play some games that pushed the Switch 1 to its limits, and that's definitely not the case for everyone, like I said before the only reason I see for buying a Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games, and not everyone likes those games.]]>
Stefen_Maxwell wrote: Sat Apr 12, 2025 7:22 pm I see little reason to buy this device for myself personally. I have a Steam Deck and a huge collection of PC games to play. I think for the price of the Switch 2, the Steam Deck is a better value. The amount of games one can play on the Steam Deck is almost endless, already give mouse support with the trackpads, and also has cheaper games. The only reason I can think of for getting a Switch 2 is because you like Nintendo and have already bought into the ecosystem, but even then, you already have a Switch 1 to play on.

TLDR: Get a Steam Deck instead of a Switch 2.
The only reason to buy any Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games the way that they were meant to be played, nothing else. Yeah you can play most of them really well (and often times even better) in emulators but it just doesn't feel the same, and I say that as an owner of a modded release day Switch and a beefy PC, I've tried emulation and yet I always go back to the real hardware (even if the experience is "worse" it just feels right). And (for me) the same thing goes for other platforms, I don't like playing PC games on the go, I prefer to be chilling in my gaming area to do that instead (but that's just my preference).

Personally I also don't really care about the portability, the few times that I know I will have some time to kill waiting for something when not home I have my backpack with me so I could easily bring a laptop if I wanted to, but again I prefer to play PC games at home on my main PC so I just bring my switch instead.

Both the console and games are pretty expensive, and I would definitely have bought the Switch 2 quicker if they were cheaper, but for me (after a couple of days thinking and doing some maths) I determined that it is worth it for the time that I will likely spend playing games on it and the simple fact that it will be a nicer experience to play some games that pushed the Switch 1 to its limits, and that's definitely not the case for everyone, like I said before the only reason I see for buying a Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games, and not everyone likes those games.]]> <![CDATA[Gaming :: Re: Nintendo Switch 2 :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-15T20:55:12+00:00 2025-04-15T20:55:12+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=221&p=1137#p1137
SergioEduP wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:02 pm The only reason to buy any Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games the way that they were meant to be played, nothing else. Yeah you can play most of them really well (and often times even better) in emulators but it just doesn't feel the same, and I say that as an owner of a modded release day Switch and a beefy PC, I've tried emulation and yet I always go back to the real hardware (even if the experience is "worse" it just feels right). And (for me) the same thing goes for other platforms, I don't like playing PC games on the go, I prefer to be chilling in my gaming area to do that instead (but that's just my preference).

Personally I also don't really care about the portability, the few times that I know I will have some time to kill waiting for something when not home I have my backpack with me so I could easily bring a laptop if I wanted to, but again I prefer to play PC games at home on my main PC so I just bring my switch instead.

Both the console and games are pretty expensive, and I would definitely have bought the Switch 2 quicker if they were cheaper, but for me (after a couple of days thinking and doing some maths) I determined that it is worth it for the time that I will likely spend playing games on it and the simple fact that it will be a nicer experience to play some games that pushed the Switch 1 to its limits, and that's definitely not the case for everyone, like I said before the only reason I see for buying a Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games, and not everyone likes those games.
That is a fair take. I have no investment into Nintendo games, emotional or otherwise. If you think a Switch 2 is worth it to you, then I am glad you are going for it. I do worry about what is going to happen to the cost of games if there is no pushback, though.]]>
SergioEduP wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:02 pm The only reason to buy any Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games the way that they were meant to be played, nothing else. Yeah you can play most of them really well (and often times even better) in emulators but it just doesn't feel the same, and I say that as an owner of a modded release day Switch and a beefy PC, I've tried emulation and yet I always go back to the real hardware (even if the experience is "worse" it just feels right). And (for me) the same thing goes for other platforms, I don't like playing PC games on the go, I prefer to be chilling in my gaming area to do that instead (but that's just my preference).

Personally I also don't really care about the portability, the few times that I know I will have some time to kill waiting for something when not home I have my backpack with me so I could easily bring a laptop if I wanted to, but again I prefer to play PC games at home on my main PC so I just bring my switch instead.

Both the console and games are pretty expensive, and I would definitely have bought the Switch 2 quicker if they were cheaper, but for me (after a couple of days thinking and doing some maths) I determined that it is worth it for the time that I will likely spend playing games on it and the simple fact that it will be a nicer experience to play some games that pushed the Switch 1 to its limits, and that's definitely not the case for everyone, like I said before the only reason I see for buying a Nintendo console is to play Nintendo games, and not everyone likes those games.
That is a fair take. I have no investment into Nintendo games, emotional or otherwise. If you think a Switch 2 is worth it to you, then I am glad you are going for it. I do worry about what is going to happen to the cost of games if there is no pushback, though.]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Review of my MUSRUN mp3 player :: Author Rocatex]]> 2025-04-10T21:10:41+00:00 2025-04-10T21:10:41+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=224&p=1120#p1120
So it's kinda like a very durable flashdrive that also happens to have a 3.5mm port. 8/10 from me on my longtime mp3 player because it doesn't like pngs and has a very weak backlight.]]>
So it's kinda like a very durable flashdrive that also happens to have a 3.5mm port. 8/10 from me on my longtime mp3 player because it doesn't like pngs and has a very weak backlight.]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Review of my MUSRUN mp3 player :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-12T19:08:57+00:00 2025-04-12T19:08:57+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=224&p=1124#p1124 <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Finding New Music :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-03-25T12:46:44+00:00 2025-03-25T12:46:44+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=214&p=1068#p1068 But still, I recently went into one and picked the first disc with the word "ska" on it that caught my eye and that's how I first discovered The Selecter!
Other than that, I have several friends with whom we just send each other music unprompted, though that's usually through YouTube and Spotify links... still, it led to me discovering splendid bands like WDK and Gli Ultimi.]]> But still, I recently went into one and picked the first disc with the word "ska" on it that caught my eye and that's how I first discovered The Selecter!
Other than that, I have several friends with whom we just send each other music unprompted, though that's usually through YouTube and Spotify links... still, it led to me discovering splendid bands like WDK and Gli Ultimi.]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Finding New Music :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-04-09T11:18:26+00:00 2025-04-09T11:18:26+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=214&p=1114#p1114 https://everynoise.com/

The site got frozen in 2024 when the developer got laid off from Spotify, so they can’t keep it updated anymore, but it’s still an amazing repository of sounds to explore. I found a cool artist in Mandarin thanks to this site!]]> https://everynoise.com/

The site got frozen in 2024 when the developer got laid off from Spotify, so they can’t keep it updated anymore, but it’s still an amazing repository of sounds to explore. I found a cool artist in Mandarin thanks to this site!]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Finding New Music :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-04-09T11:26:07+00:00 2025-04-09T11:26:07+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=214&p=1115#p1115
QueriesNTheories wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:18 am I like this site personally; Every Noise at Once
https://everynoise.com/

The site got frozen in 2024 when the developer got laid off from Spotify, so they can’t keep it updated anymore, but it’s still an amazing repository of sounds to explore. I found a cool artist in Mandarin thanks to this site!
OMG THAT SITE IS SO COOL WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolute shame it can't be updated, I am 100000% gonna be using this site to discover new stuff.]]>
QueriesNTheories wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:18 am I like this site personally; Every Noise at Once
https://everynoise.com/

The site got frozen in 2024 when the developer got laid off from Spotify, so they can’t keep it updated anymore, but it’s still an amazing repository of sounds to explore. I found a cool artist in Mandarin thanks to this site!
OMG THAT SITE IS SO COOL WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolute shame it can't be updated, I am 100000% gonna be using this site to discover new stuff.]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Finding New Music :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-12T19:14:00+00:00 2025-04-12T19:14:00+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=214&p=1125#p1125
zonk wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:30 pm I also don't make a regular habit of actively searching for new music, but I will take any opportunity to recommend Bandcamp. You need to have some idea of what sort of music you like to start looking, but there are some good artists on there, and anything you buy can be downloaded so you can put it on your iPod.
Man, I can totally see Bandcamp becoming an addiction for me, lol.]]>
zonk wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:30 pm I also don't make a regular habit of actively searching for new music, but I will take any opportunity to recommend Bandcamp. You need to have some idea of what sort of music you like to start looking, but there are some good artists on there, and anything you buy can be downloaded so you can put it on your iPod.
Man, I can totally see Bandcamp becoming an addiction for me, lol.]]> <![CDATA[Music Players :: Re: Finding New Music :: Reply by Monoki]]> 2025-04-22T07:21:05+00:00 2025-04-22T07:21:05+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=214&p=1157#p1157
g349 wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:32 pm Hey! First post here.

How do you find new music after switching away from streaming services like Spotify?

I’m looking to get a modded Ipod classic to transition away from music streaming. But since I’ve been using Spotify all my life, I haven’t really developed the skill of finding new music.

Thanks for your advice!
That’s a good question to be honest. I’ve never developed a penchant for Spotify surprisingly. Usually I find music by looking up genres that interest me and seeing what YouTube brings me. Sometimes I use SoundHound if I hear something in the wild.

I did find a band recently because someone was wearing a shirt that intrigued me lol.]]>
g349 wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:32 pm Hey! First post here.

How do you find new music after switching away from streaming services like Spotify?

I’m looking to get a modded Ipod classic to transition away from music streaming. But since I’ve been using Spotify all my life, I haven’t really developed the skill of finding new music.

Thanks for your advice!
That’s a good question to be honest. I’ve never developed a penchant for Spotify surprisingly. Usually I find music by looking up genres that interest me and seeing what YouTube brings me. Sometimes I use SoundHound if I hear something in the wild.

I did find a band recently because someone was wearing a shirt that intrigued me lol.]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Re: Browser comparison :: Reply by DedRoll]]> 2025-03-31T17:03:32+00:00 2025-03-31T17:03:32+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209&p=1089#p1089
Crazyroostereye wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:08 pm I use Zen, it's really cool. Sometimes it has some weird Issues, but I think they Integrated all of their Modification really well into Firefox. Also, they have Sane Privacy defaults I like. So not going as overboard as LibreWolf but not as weak as Firefox.
Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf]]>
Crazyroostereye wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:08 pm I use Zen, it's really cool. Sometimes it has some weird Issues, but I think they Integrated all of their Modification really well into Firefox. Also, they have Sane Privacy defaults I like. So not going as overboard as LibreWolf but not as weak as Firefox.
Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Re: Browser comparison :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-03-31T20:17:37+00:00 2025-03-31T20:17:37+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209&p=1090#p1090
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:03 pm Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf
Primarily I am referring to their Data Storage Default. They dont store Cookies at all, which as my Primary Browser can be annoying (It can be changed in the Settings, as most things can). I get the Security Reasons but contrair to this forum :lol: there is some convenience that Persistent Cookies bring that I would like to keep. Also, other Privacy Changes/Features they Implement, which are good don't get me wrong, but also break websites I visit. As Private Browser it is as good as they come, but Privacy comes with the cost of Convenience. I draw my line at Persistent Cookies, meaning that LibreWolf is just a bit to Inconvenient for me.]]>
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:03 pm Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf
Primarily I am referring to their Data Storage Default. They dont store Cookies at all, which as my Primary Browser can be annoying (It can be changed in the Settings, as most things can). I get the Security Reasons but contrair to this forum :lol: there is some convenience that Persistent Cookies bring that I would like to keep. Also, other Privacy Changes/Features they Implement, which are good don't get me wrong, but also break websites I visit. As Private Browser it is as good as they come, but Privacy comes with the cost of Convenience. I draw my line at Persistent Cookies, meaning that LibreWolf is just a bit to Inconvenient for me.]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Re: Browser comparison :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-01T21:15:26+00:00 2025-04-01T21:15:26+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209&p=1100#p1100
Crazyroostereye wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:17 pm
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:03 pm Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf
Primarily I am referring to their Data Storage Default. They dont store Cookies at all, which as my Primary Browser can be annoying (It can be changed in the Settings, as most things can). I get the Security Reasons but contrair to this forum :lol: there is some convenience that Persistent Cookies bring that I would like to keep. Also, other Privacy Changes/Features they Implement, which are good don't get me wrong, but also break websites I visit. As Private Browser it is as good as they come, but Privacy comes with the cost of Convenience. I draw my line at Persistent Cookies, meaning that LibreWolf is just a bit to Inconvenient for me.
Everyone has different needs and preferences, it's all about finding the balance that works for you, I am also using Zen but have it set so that it deletes cookies and history on exit, except for the cookies of a few websites so I get persistent cookies that I care and actually have a use for and everything else gets thrown away on exit.]]>
Crazyroostereye wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:17 pm
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:03 pm Could you explain it more about LibreWolf going overboard? I plan to move to that browser or maybe i use Zen too if it's better comparison than LibreWolf
Primarily I am referring to their Data Storage Default. They dont store Cookies at all, which as my Primary Browser can be annoying (It can be changed in the Settings, as most things can). I get the Security Reasons but contrair to this forum :lol: there is some convenience that Persistent Cookies bring that I would like to keep. Also, other Privacy Changes/Features they Implement, which are good don't get me wrong, but also break websites I visit. As Private Browser it is as good as they come, but Privacy comes with the cost of Convenience. I draw my line at Persistent Cookies, meaning that LibreWolf is just a bit to Inconvenient for me.
Everyone has different needs and preferences, it's all about finding the balance that works for you, I am also using Zen but have it set so that it deletes cookies and history on exit, except for the cookies of a few websites so I get persistent cookies that I care and actually have a use for and everything else gets thrown away on exit.]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Circumventing MS account requirement :: Author Pearlple]]> 2025-04-02T13:16:34+00:00 2025-04-02T13:16:34+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=220&p=1102#p1102 Good news!

Let me preface this; if you have the option, you should just move away from Windows altogether.

Despite Microsoft removing the "bypassnro.cmd" script from Windows 11 with a recent update, you can still set up the system and create a local user without having a MS account.

Do not connect an ethernet cable until you finish the setup. During the setup process on the step for connecting to a network (in EN locale: "Let's connect you to a network"), before connecting to a network you can use Shift + F10 to open a command prompt. Here you can enter

Code: Select all

start ms-cxh:localonly
to get the dialogue for creating a new local user account.

Be aware though that this is not enough to disable all the telemetry, ads and various other bloat and call-home features. Some quick fixes for that on the user level can be done with "Wintoys". For anything further at system level or DNS blocking I am sure you can find some resources with the search engine of your choice or even some options in other threads around the forum.]]> Good news!

Let me preface this; if you have the option, you should just move away from Windows altogether.

Despite Microsoft removing the "bypassnro.cmd" script from Windows 11 with a recent update, you can still set up the system and create a local user without having a MS account.

Do not connect an ethernet cable until you finish the setup. During the setup process on the step for connecting to a network (in EN locale: "Let's connect you to a network"), before connecting to a network you can use Shift + F10 to open a command prompt. Here you can enter

Code: Select all

start ms-cxh:localonly
to get the dialogue for creating a new local user account.

Be aware though that this is not enough to disable all the telemetry, ads and various other bloat and call-home features. Some quick fixes for that on the user level can be done with "Wintoys". For anything further at system level or DNS blocking I am sure you can find some resources with the search engine of your choice or even some options in other threads around the forum.]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Re: Circumventing MS account requirement :: Reply by MikeGs]]> 2025-04-03T21:59:06+00:00 2025-04-03T21:59:06+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=220&p=1107#p1107
In my case, I always install Windows 11 Pro, and It allows you to:
- Disable some data collection services
- Remove the requirement for a Microsoft account
- Remove TPM requirement
- Disable BitLocker device encryption
- Remove the requirement of having more than 4GB of RAM.

It also allows you to input a username so that it creates a Windows Local account automatically.

Once Windows 11 has been installed:
- Activate it
- Download and set Brave as your default browser
- Install Brave's uBlock Origin addon
- Run Win11Debloat by following the instructions.

Once that's done, remove any unnecessary apps that you might still have in your system by checking Settings->Apps (Or Control panel->Uninstall a program).

You should be left with a pretty barebones/debloated Windows 11 install.]]>
In my case, I always install Windows 11 Pro, and It allows you to:
- Disable some data collection services
- Remove the requirement for a Microsoft account
- Remove TPM requirement
- Disable BitLocker device encryption
- Remove the requirement of having more than 4GB of RAM.

It also allows you to input a username so that it creates a Windows Local account automatically.

Once Windows 11 has been installed:
- Activate it
- Download and set Brave as your default browser
- Install Brave's uBlock Origin addon
- Run Win11Debloat by following the instructions.

Once that's done, remove any unnecessary apps that you might still have in your system by checking Settings->Apps (Or Control panel->Uninstall a program).

You should be left with a pretty barebones/debloated Windows 11 install.]]> <![CDATA[Online Privacy :: Re: Circumventing MS account requirement :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-04T08:38:22+00:00 2025-04-04T08:38:22+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=220&p=1108#p1108 At hat point I would argue It would be safer to just stay on Windows 10.
If you don't like Windows requirements and are going so far of circumnavigating them, then just stop using Windows.]]> At hat point I would argue It would be safer to just stay on Windows 10.
If you don't like Windows requirements and are going so far of circumnavigating them, then just stop using Windows.]]> <![CDATA[Other Tech :: Re: Dumb-ifying TVs? :: Reply by MikeGs]]> 2025-03-24T23:30:58+00:00 2025-03-24T23:30:58+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=200&p=1066#p1066
As far as I know, if you reject license agreements, at some point, the setup is going to ask you if you want to setup your TV as a "Basic TV", disabling all smart features. The TV is still going to give you options to setup Google TV in some menus, but you can simply ignore it.]]>
As far as I know, if you reject license agreements, at some point, the setup is going to ask you if you want to setup your TV as a "Basic TV", disabling all smart features. The TV is still going to give you options to setup Google TV in some menus, but you can simply ignore it.]]> <![CDATA[Other Tech :: Re: Dumb-ifying TVs? :: Reply by rejectconvenience]]> 2025-04-10T14:32:35+00:00 2025-04-10T14:32:35+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=200&p=1118#p1118 <![CDATA[Tech News :: Open Technology Fund in jeopardy :: Author Pearlple]]> 2025-03-26T08:53:56+00:00 2025-03-26T08:53:56+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=215&p=1070#p1070
Among others the OTF provides funding for:
  • OpenVPN
  • Let's Encrypt
  • Tor
  • Quad9-DNS
  • F-Droid
  • Mailvelope (OpenPGP encryption for Webmail)
  • Tails (portable OS with censorship/surveillance protection)
It remains to be seen for how long they can keep up support and crucially keep up security updates. Let's hope this is only temporary and someone notices that the little funding they get might be worth it. Or have some other funding source step in. Sadly the EUs FOSS isn't looking much better, having lost to the AI and crypto hype.]]>
Among others the OTF provides funding for:
  • OpenVPN
  • Let's Encrypt
  • Tor
  • Quad9-DNS
  • F-Droid
  • Mailvelope (OpenPGP encryption for Webmail)
  • Tails (portable OS with censorship/surveillance protection)
It remains to be seen for how long they can keep up support and crucially keep up security updates. Let's hope this is only temporary and someone notices that the little funding they get might be worth it. Or have some other funding source step in. Sadly the EUs FOSS isn't looking much better, having lost to the AI and crypto hype.]]> <![CDATA[Tech News :: Re: Open Technology Fund in jeopardy :: Reply by DedRoll]]> 2025-03-31T08:56:42+00:00 2025-03-31T08:56:42+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=215&p=1086#p1086
Why are they stop funding something useful instead they're funding something practically useless]]>
Why are they stop funding something useful instead they're funding something practically useless]]> <![CDATA[Tech News :: Re: Open Technology Fund in jeopardy :: Reply by Crazyroostereye]]> 2025-04-01T04:43:57+00:00 2025-04-01T04:43:57+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=215&p=1093#p1093
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:56 am Why are they stop funding something useful instead they're funding something practically useless
The Simple Answer is Hype. The longer one is EU / US Competitiveness. It is not a secret that EU struggles with Tech. That's why these Funds like the EU Fund are so big in Europe. The only way we are Competitive is by working and Funding tech Company's and Projects. The Issue is a "New" Technology Appeared out of nowhere. Turned many things on its head. And Europe didn't even have a single business that was in any way Competitive. So with the New EU Government we set out on Funding Spree for AI, using the EU fund. Reducing in turn the Funding for FOSS Projects.

But dont dismay there are still many other Funds for Example Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund which Funds many Projects and supports them.

Addendum:
Furthermore the EU Fund is funding mostly AI related stuff, but that does not mean necessarily that they stopped funding FOSS Projects. They do Fund many Machine Learning and other vital FOSS Tools for the Development of "AI". While we love to hate "AI" there is an argument to be made for the Benefits of certain Machine Learning Systems in Healthcare and Safety.
Still sucks that the Focus shifted away from Projects that were more useful then the ones currently being Funded.]]>
DedRoll wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:56 am Why are they stop funding something useful instead they're funding something practically useless
The Simple Answer is Hype. The longer one is EU / US Competitiveness. It is not a secret that EU struggles with Tech. That's why these Funds like the EU Fund are so big in Europe. The only way we are Competitive is by working and Funding tech Company's and Projects. The Issue is a "New" Technology Appeared out of nowhere. Turned many things on its head. And Europe didn't even have a single business that was in any way Competitive. So with the New EU Government we set out on Funding Spree for AI, using the EU fund. Reducing in turn the Funding for FOSS Projects.

But dont dismay there are still many other Funds for Example Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund which Funds many Projects and supports them.

Addendum:
Furthermore the EU Fund is funding mostly AI related stuff, but that does not mean necessarily that they stopped funding FOSS Projects. They do Fund many Machine Learning and other vital FOSS Tools for the Development of "AI". While we love to hate "AI" there is an argument to be made for the Benefits of certain Machine Learning Systems in Healthcare and Safety.
Still sucks that the Focus shifted away from Projects that were more useful then the ones currently being Funded.]]> <![CDATA[Art :: Re: This was meant to be a quick doodle :: Reply by SergioEduP]]> 2025-03-27T22:36:47+00:00 2025-03-27T22:36:47+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=180&p=1074#p1074
rejectconvenience wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 6:17 pm THIS IS AMAZING I love Ryo so much
Really love the whole band, the 4 girls are so different yet they all fit together so well! Have not been able to get vol. 6 yet since it isn't available on my local book stores and I refuse to buy from Amazon, but when I do get my hands on it I will probably read the whole thing in one sitting.]]>
rejectconvenience wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 6:17 pm THIS IS AMAZING I love Ryo so much
Really love the whole band, the 4 girls are so different yet they all fit together so well! Have not been able to get vol. 6 yet since it isn't available on my local book stores and I refuse to buy from Amazon, but when I do get my hands on it I will probably read the whole thing in one sitting.]]> <![CDATA[Art :: Re: This was meant to be a quick doodle :: Reply by rejectconvenience]]> 2025-03-30T16:50:01+00:00 2025-03-30T16:50:01+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=180&p=1082#p1082
SergioEduP wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:36 pm I refuse to buy from Amazon
Hell yeah!]]>
SergioEduP wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:36 pm I refuse to buy from Amazon
Hell yeah!]]> <![CDATA[Movies and TV :: A Minecraft Movie (spoilers!!) :: Author bellito]]> 2025-04-08T02:34:33+00:00 2025-04-08T02:34:33+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=223&p=1110#p1110
Here are mine:
While it is a fun movie, it’s not a good one. It’s very clearly a cheap kids movie rather than a quality one. Watching it with friends is a fun experience, especially if you and your friends play Minecraft and nitpick the things that don’t make sense.
The introduction sequence felt very rushed and cheap. Jack Black, who played “Steve” (I don’t believe he is the real Steve though, so I will be putting the name in quotes), tells the story of how he got into the overworld rather than showing the audience (although I will say, when he said “as a child, I yearned for the mines”, it got a laugh out of me).
The choices of conflict made little sense to me. If “Steve” has defeated the Enderdragon (as seen with the elytra he has), then why are Piglins his biggest problem? Why did they make a new villainess rather than take another mob that could be seen as a genuine threat (the warden?)?
Overall, it’s clear that the studio is planning to make a series out of this. The post credits scene introduces “Alex”, so maybe the franchise will get better as more movies come out. I’m worried for the future generations that will think this is peak cinema.]]>
Here are mine:
While it is a fun movie, it’s not a good one. It’s very clearly a cheap kids movie rather than a quality one. Watching it with friends is a fun experience, especially if you and your friends play Minecraft and nitpick the things that don’t make sense.
The introduction sequence felt very rushed and cheap. Jack Black, who played “Steve” (I don’t believe he is the real Steve though, so I will be putting the name in quotes), tells the story of how he got into the overworld rather than showing the audience (although I will say, when he said “as a child, I yearned for the mines”, it got a laugh out of me).
The choices of conflict made little sense to me. If “Steve” has defeated the Enderdragon (as seen with the elytra he has), then why are Piglins his biggest problem? Why did they make a new villainess rather than take another mob that could be seen as a genuine threat (the warden?)?
Overall, it’s clear that the studio is planning to make a series out of this. The post credits scene introduces “Alex”, so maybe the franchise will get better as more movies come out. I’m worried for the future generations that will think this is peak cinema.]]> <![CDATA[Music :: Re: Give me cds to look for when im thrifting! :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-03-28T14:13:25+00:00 2025-03-28T14:13:25+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=144&p=1076#p1076 The Mollusk, Quebec or Shinola, Vol. 1) at a reasonable price (apparently, they go for ridiculous prices online), definitely go for it.
Grateful Dead is another one I recommend to everyone, because they're so varied that there's bound to be something for you. I particularly like Shakedown Street, but it's all good.]]> The Mollusk, Quebec or Shinola, Vol. 1) at a reasonable price (apparently, they go for ridiculous prices online), definitely go for it.
Grateful Dead is another one I recommend to everyone, because they're so varied that there's bound to be something for you. I particularly like Shakedown Street, but it's all good.]]> <![CDATA[Music :: Sombrero Club (2-tone ska) :: Author Ray Karr]]> 2025-03-28T14:48:38+00:00 2025-03-28T14:48:38+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=216&p=1077#p1077 this band yesterday, and I love the music, but I mainly wanna write about how I found this band, because it was a lovely experience.

A friend of mine who's also got the ska brainworm recently sent me a playlist of underground Argentinian ska, and one of the bands in there, Skabú Simbel, stood out to me. Their music (which SLAPS btws) feels a little more like a middle point between the classic 2-tone and the 1st wave Jamaican ska, and they're pretty much nowhere (not on bandcamp, not on spotify, barely on any social media sites, and I can only find one EP of theirs.

So, I start digging, see what there is about them online, and I find an old Blogspot from 2007, apparently written by a former member, who writes at the beginning (original, then translation by me):
(...) si uno analiza la edad promedio del público que concurre a los shows de Satélite Kingston y/o Sombrero Club, muy pocos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un show de Skabú Simbel (...)
(...) when looking at the age range of the people that now go to Satélite Kingston and/or Sombrero Club shows, very few of them actually had the chance to witness a Skabú Simbel show (...)
I know Satélite Kingston, they're a lovely ska-jazz and rocksteady band I listen to all the time... and here they are mentioned next to one I've never heard of in my life.

Of course, I look up their music, and it's incredible. The singer has a lovely voice, and it's exactly the kind of mood I'm in right now. And it also made me a little nostalgic. I found this band by exploring the internet, it's something I don't do as often as I did ten or fifteen years.
So yeah, now that band and their music is forever associated in my mind with the experience of having stumbled across them on an ancient blog while looking for something else :3]]> this band yesterday, and I love the music, but I mainly wanna write about how I found this band, because it was a lovely experience.

A friend of mine who's also got the ska brainworm recently sent me a playlist of underground Argentinian ska, and one of the bands in there, Skabú Simbel, stood out to me. Their music (which SLAPS btws) feels a little more like a middle point between the classic 2-tone and the 1st wave Jamaican ska, and they're pretty much nowhere (not on bandcamp, not on spotify, barely on any social media sites, and I can only find one EP of theirs.

So, I start digging, see what there is about them online, and I find an old Blogspot from 2007, apparently written by a former member, who writes at the beginning (original, then translation by me):
(...) si uno analiza la edad promedio del público que concurre a los shows de Satélite Kingston y/o Sombrero Club, muy pocos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un show de Skabú Simbel (...)
(...) when looking at the age range of the people that now go to Satélite Kingston and/or Sombrero Club shows, very few of them actually had the chance to witness a Skabú Simbel show (...)
I know Satélite Kingston, they're a lovely ska-jazz and rocksteady band I listen to all the time... and here they are mentioned next to one I've never heard of in my life.

Of course, I look up their music, and it's incredible. The singer has a lovely voice, and it's exactly the kind of mood I'm in right now. And it also made me a little nostalgic. I found this band by exploring the internet, it's something I don't do as often as I did ten or fifteen years.
So yeah, now that band and their music is forever associated in my mind with the experience of having stumbled across them on an ancient blog while looking for something else :3]]> <![CDATA[Music :: Re: Sombrero Club (2-tone ska) :: Reply by Linkard]]> 2025-03-30T12:07:05+00:00 2025-03-30T12:07:05+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=216&p=1080#p1080
Ray Karr wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:48 pm I found this band yesterday, and I love the music, but I mainly wanna write about how I found this band, because it was a lovely experience.

A friend of mine who's also got the ska brainworm recently sent me a playlist of underground Argentinian ska, and one of the bands in there, Skabú Simbel, stood out to me. Their music (which SLAPS btws) feels a little more like a middle point between the classic 2-tone and the 1st wave Jamaican ska, and they're pretty much nowhere (not on bandcamp, not on spotify, barely on any social media sites, and I can only find one EP of theirs.

So, I start digging, see what there is about them online, and I find an old Blogspot from 2007, apparently written by a former member, who writes at the beginning (original, then translation by me):
(...) si uno analiza la edad promedio del público que concurre a los shows de Satélite Kingston y/o Sombrero Club, muy pocos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un show de Skabú Simbel (...)
(...) when looking at the age range of the people that now go to Satélite Kingston and/or Sombrero Club shows, very few of them actually had the chance to witness a Skabú Simbel show (...)
I know Satélite Kingston, they're a lovely ska-jazz and rocksteady band I listen to all the time... and here they are mentioned next to one I've never heard of in my life.

Of course, I look up their music, and it's incredible. The singer has a lovely voice, and it's exactly the kind of mood I'm in right now. And it also made me a little nostalgic. I found this band by exploring the internet, it's something I don't do as often as I did ten or fifteen years.
So yeah, now that band and their music is forever associated in my mind with the experience of having stumbled across them on an ancient blog while looking for something else :3
Such a cool story ! It's so true that we don't "discover" things this way on the internet as much anymore. But now you'll always remember the band by this investigation that you conducted!]]>
Ray Karr wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:48 pm I found this band yesterday, and I love the music, but I mainly wanna write about how I found this band, because it was a lovely experience.

A friend of mine who's also got the ska brainworm recently sent me a playlist of underground Argentinian ska, and one of the bands in there, Skabú Simbel, stood out to me. Their music (which SLAPS btws) feels a little more like a middle point between the classic 2-tone and the 1st wave Jamaican ska, and they're pretty much nowhere (not on bandcamp, not on spotify, barely on any social media sites, and I can only find one EP of theirs.

So, I start digging, see what there is about them online, and I find an old Blogspot from 2007, apparently written by a former member, who writes at the beginning (original, then translation by me):
(...) si uno analiza la edad promedio del público que concurre a los shows de Satélite Kingston y/o Sombrero Club, muy pocos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un show de Skabú Simbel (...)
(...) when looking at the age range of the people that now go to Satélite Kingston and/or Sombrero Club shows, very few of them actually had the chance to witness a Skabú Simbel show (...)
I know Satélite Kingston, they're a lovely ska-jazz and rocksteady band I listen to all the time... and here they are mentioned next to one I've never heard of in my life.

Of course, I look up their music, and it's incredible. The singer has a lovely voice, and it's exactly the kind of mood I'm in right now. And it also made me a little nostalgic. I found this band by exploring the internet, it's something I don't do as often as I did ten or fifteen years.
So yeah, now that band and their music is forever associated in my mind with the experience of having stumbled across them on an ancient blog while looking for something else :3
Such a cool story ! It's so true that we don't "discover" things this way on the internet as much anymore. But now you'll always remember the band by this investigation that you conducted!]]> <![CDATA[Animals :: An actual frog (I think) :: Author SergioEduP]]> 2025-04-13T12:44:06+00:00 2025-04-13T12:44:06+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=225&p=1129#p1129 20250409_213748.jpg

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December_W_Wolf wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:46 pm Pretty sure that's an elephant
I think the frog is eating the grass in the background.]]>
December_W_Wolf wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:46 pm Pretty sure that's an elephant
I think the frog is eating the grass in the background.]]> <![CDATA[Animals :: Re: An actual frog (I think) :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-21T14:02:54+00:00 2025-04-21T14:02:54+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=225&p=1155#p1155 <![CDATA[Good News :: Re: Nice and funny things that happened to you today :: Reply by December_W_Wolf]]> 2025-04-10T09:55:10+00:00 2025-04-10T09:55:10+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=85&p=1117#p1117
And about the wedding, yeah that was pretty cool, very happy for the coordinator and her new husband, kind of sad I'll be missing their religious wedding but oh well. I hadn't been to a wedding since I was maybe 5 years old before then, and I'd never been to a civil one before, so it was quite an interesting experience. Reception was poggers too.]]>
And about the wedding, yeah that was pretty cool, very happy for the coordinator and her new husband, kind of sad I'll be missing their religious wedding but oh well. I hadn't been to a wedding since I was maybe 5 years old before then, and I'd never been to a civil one before, so it was quite an interesting experience. Reception was poggers too.]]> <![CDATA[Good News :: Re: Nice and funny things that happened to you today :: Reply by drmollytov]]> 2025-04-13T01:02:53+00:00 2025-04-13T01:02:53+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=85&p=1128#p1128
Earlier this week, a kid walks in and shows me their latest 3D printing class project.

I say, "...is that a 3D printed piccolo trombone?"

The kid lights up and says "YES! Thank you! You GET IT!"

This kid had indeed printed a working piccolo trombone. The tone was terrible and the slide was badly in need of lubrication, but it did in fact work with a trumpet mouthpiece. Now I want to ask this kid to make me one.]]>
Earlier this week, a kid walks in and shows me their latest 3D printing class project.

I say, "...is that a 3D printed piccolo trombone?"

The kid lights up and says "YES! Thank you! You GET IT!"

This kid had indeed printed a working piccolo trombone. The tone was terrible and the slide was badly in need of lubrication, but it did in fact work with a trumpet mouthpiece. Now I want to ask this kid to make me one.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Favorite Pens :: Author Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-03-29T17:59:44+00:00 2025-03-29T17:59:44+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1078#p1078
I'll start. I love fountain pens, but I have noticed that a lot of common, cheap paper is too thin for how much ink a fountain pen puts down. I, also, love thin tips which are not easy to find in a fountain pen, while still writing smooth. Lately, I have been writing with a cheap Muji 0.5 push pen, and I am in love with it. It writes so smooth, and, while not as thin as I prefer, still makes some really thin lines.]]>
I'll start. I love fountain pens, but I have noticed that a lot of common, cheap paper is too thin for how much ink a fountain pen puts down. I, also, love thin tips which are not easy to find in a fountain pen, while still writing smooth. Lately, I have been writing with a cheap Muji 0.5 push pen, and I am in love with it. It writes so smooth, and, while not as thin as I prefer, still makes some really thin lines.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by Linkard]]> 2025-03-30T12:16:25+00:00 2025-03-30T12:16:25+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1081#p1081
My girlfriend and I have taken the habit to write daily in our respective "Leuchtrrum1917 "some lines a day" 5 Years Memory Book" (she got an Instagram ad for it and I couldn't be happier).

I've really loved writing with cheap ball point pens in it. One reason is because they grip the paper in a way that is more enjoyable for me. I've noticed that, surprisingly, my handwriting has suddenly improved over time.

Another reason is, because the pen is cheap, I don't mind using it. I tend to be more self conscious and scared of writing on more expensive journals, or using more expensive pens. A worry of "wasting them", you know.

I'll check out the Muji 0.5, but I think that I prefer when the pen grips the paper a little more. Smooth, but with a bit of uniform friction if that makes sense. For that reason, I prefer random cheaper ball point pens. I love the 4 color ones as well, as they give me the versatility of using multiple colors, which speaks to my brain better visually.]]>
My girlfriend and I have taken the habit to write daily in our respective "Leuchtrrum1917 "some lines a day" 5 Years Memory Book" (she got an Instagram ad for it and I couldn't be happier).

I've really loved writing with cheap ball point pens in it. One reason is because they grip the paper in a way that is more enjoyable for me. I've noticed that, surprisingly, my handwriting has suddenly improved over time.

Another reason is, because the pen is cheap, I don't mind using it. I tend to be more self conscious and scared of writing on more expensive journals, or using more expensive pens. A worry of "wasting them", you know.

I'll check out the Muji 0.5, but I think that I prefer when the pen grips the paper a little more. Smooth, but with a bit of uniform friction if that makes sense. For that reason, I prefer random cheaper ball point pens. I love the 4 color ones as well, as they give me the versatility of using multiple colors, which speaks to my brain better visually.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by zonk]]> 2025-03-30T20:13:57+00:00 2025-03-30T20:13:57+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1084#p1084
Linkard wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 12:16 pm A worry of "wasting them", you know.
You may not have known, but almost all fountain pens are refillable, so they are arguably less wasteful than burning through cheap single-use pens! There also exist nibs which have higher friction if you like the pencil sort of feel.]]>
Linkard wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 12:16 pm A worry of "wasting them", you know.
You may not have known, but almost all fountain pens are refillable, so they are arguably less wasteful than burning through cheap single-use pens! There also exist nibs which have higher friction if you like the pencil sort of feel.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by Linkard]]> 2025-03-31T07:17:03+00:00 2025-03-31T07:17:03+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1085#p1085
You may not have known, but almost all fountain pens are refillable
I do actually! Here in France (at least when I was younger), fountain pens were mandatory in school. However, between the bleeding on the pages and the leaking that the recharges can do, I don't like them at all. I also journal on my bed, so fountain pens are pretty much completely out of the question.]]>
You may not have known, but almost all fountain pens are refillable
I do actually! Here in France (at least when I was younger), fountain pens were mandatory in school. However, between the bleeding on the pages and the leaking that the recharges can do, I don't like them at all. I also journal on my bed, so fountain pens are pretty much completely out of the question.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by zonk]]> 2025-03-31T10:24:35+00:00 2025-03-31T10:24:35+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1087#p1087
As for paper, that is a problem if you want to use cheap paper, but there exist many brands of good paper made for fountain pens. One of my favorites is French, in fact: Clairefontaine (though they are on the expensive side).

All this to say: I used to journal in bed with my fountain pen for quite a while and never made a mess. I have heard other Europeans tell a similar story to you, and I don't know exactly what it was like, but my impression is that those poor experiences come from the fact that they were children and that the adults didn't give proper instruction.

Anyway, carry on doing whatever you like. I just felt it needed to be said that the adults I know who use fountain pens have not had your experience, and others reading shouldn't be afraid to try them.]]>
As for paper, that is a problem if you want to use cheap paper, but there exist many brands of good paper made for fountain pens. One of my favorites is French, in fact: Clairefontaine (though they are on the expensive side).

All this to say: I used to journal in bed with my fountain pen for quite a while and never made a mess. I have heard other Europeans tell a similar story to you, and I don't know exactly what it was like, but my impression is that those poor experiences come from the fact that they were children and that the adults didn't give proper instruction.

Anyway, carry on doing whatever you like. I just felt it needed to be said that the adults I know who use fountain pens have not had your experience, and others reading shouldn't be afraid to try them.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by Linkard]]> 2025-03-31T12:04:14+00:00 2025-03-31T12:04:14+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1088#p1088
About the fountain pens, that's the problem : they're best used with more expensive paper, paper which gives me a mental block because I don't want to "waste it", and given that I just don't like them more than ball point pens, I really don't have a reason to use them. Also I'm very very clumsy, and have dropped pens on the bed on occasion, and a fountain pen would stain for sure.

It's awesome if you prefer them ! And I completely get your reasoning. Some people prefer higher quality stuff to journal, but weirdly, I'm actually the opposite!]]>
About the fountain pens, that's the problem : they're best used with more expensive paper, paper which gives me a mental block because I don't want to "waste it", and given that I just don't like them more than ball point pens, I really don't have a reason to use them. Also I'm very very clumsy, and have dropped pens on the bed on occasion, and a fountain pen would stain for sure.

It's awesome if you prefer them ! And I completely get your reasoning. Some people prefer higher quality stuff to journal, but weirdly, I'm actually the opposite!]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by 2Square]]> 2025-04-15T12:13:04+00:00 2025-04-15T12:13:04+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1136#p1136
I went through and tried 5 different types of pens last year and arrived at my favorite after spending way too much money on pens. I tried:
  • TUL 0.5mm Gel Pen
  • Uniball Vision Elite 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pilot Precise V7 Gel Pen
  • Pilot G-2 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pentel Energel 0.7mm Gel Pen
By far my favorite has been the Energel. I have a normal one I carry around in my pocket daily for quick use and I have a metal body one that stays in a pen loop in my notebook. I like the weight of the metal body but the grip is worse than the normal pens.

As for notebooks/journals, I tried a healthy selection of the Leuchtrrum1917 notebooks but wanted something more flexible so switched to the TUL discbound notebook, specifically the Junior size for convenience while traveling.]]>
I went through and tried 5 different types of pens last year and arrived at my favorite after spending way too much money on pens. I tried:
  • TUL 0.5mm Gel Pen
  • Uniball Vision Elite 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pilot Precise V7 Gel Pen
  • Pilot G-2 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pentel Energel 0.7mm Gel Pen
By far my favorite has been the Energel. I have a normal one I carry around in my pocket daily for quick use and I have a metal body one that stays in a pen loop in my notebook. I like the weight of the metal body but the grip is worse than the normal pens.

As for notebooks/journals, I tried a healthy selection of the Leuchtrrum1917 notebooks but wanted something more flexible so switched to the TUL discbound notebook, specifically the Junior size for convenience while traveling.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-15T20:58:20+00:00 2025-04-15T20:58:20+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1139#p1139
2Square wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:13 pm Pen Lover here,

I went through and tried 5 different types of pens last year and arrived at my favorite after spending way too much money on pens. I tried:
  • TUL 0.5mm Gel Pen
  • Uniball Vision Elite 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pilot Precise V7 Gel Pen
  • Pilot G-2 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pentel Energel 0.7mm Gel Pen
By far my favorite has been the Energel. I have a normal one I carry around in my pocket daily for quick use and I have a metal body one that stays in a pen loop in my notebook. I like the weight of the metal body but the grip is worse than the normal pens.

As for notebooks/journals, I tried a healthy selection of the Leuchtrrum1917 notebooks but wanted something more flexible so switched to the TUL discbound notebook, specifically the Junior size for convenience while traveling.
Interesting, so you prefer a thicker tip. My cursive gets a bit unreadable for me with thicker lines.]]>
2Square wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:13 pm Pen Lover here,

I went through and tried 5 different types of pens last year and arrived at my favorite after spending way too much money on pens. I tried:
  • TUL 0.5mm Gel Pen
  • Uniball Vision Elite 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pilot Precise V7 Gel Pen
  • Pilot G-2 0.7mm Gel Pen
  • Pentel Energel 0.7mm Gel Pen
By far my favorite has been the Energel. I have a normal one I carry around in my pocket daily for quick use and I have a metal body one that stays in a pen loop in my notebook. I like the weight of the metal body but the grip is worse than the normal pens.

As for notebooks/journals, I tried a healthy selection of the Leuchtrrum1917 notebooks but wanted something more flexible so switched to the TUL discbound notebook, specifically the Junior size for convenience while traveling.
Interesting, so you prefer a thicker tip. My cursive gets a bit unreadable for me with thicker lines.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by 2Square]]> 2025-04-16T12:13:18+00:00 2025-04-16T12:13:18+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1141#p1141 <![CDATA[Journaling :: Re: Favorite Pens :: Reply by MikeGs]]> 2025-04-18T00:26:46+00:00 2025-04-18T00:26:46+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=217&p=1145#p1145 - Classic BIC
- Pilot V5 HI-TECPOINT 0.5
- Pilot Vball 0.5mm

There's not a particular reason why I choose them. The fact that I can still use the same pens from my childhood always brings back some good memories.]]> - Classic BIC
- Pilot V5 HI-TECPOINT 0.5
- Pilot Vball 0.5mm

There's not a particular reason why I choose them. The fact that I can still use the same pens from my childhood always brings back some good memories.]]> <![CDATA[Journaling :: Journaling Techniques :: Author Stefen_Maxwell]]> 2025-04-21T18:24:27+00:00 2025-04-21T18:24:27+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=228&p=1156#p1156 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Other :: Re: test :: Reply by RealPeterGriffin]]> 2025-04-16T21:16:54+00:00 2025-04-16T21:16:54+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3&p=1142#p1142 <![CDATA[Other :: Re: test :: Reply by Ray Karr]]> 2025-04-16T21:20:38+00:00 2025-04-16T21:20:38+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3&p=1143#p1143 <![CDATA[Other :: Re: test :: Reply by December_W_Wolf]]> 2025-04-16T21:38:32+00:00 2025-04-16T21:38:32+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3&p=1144#p1144 <![CDATA[Other :: Re: test :: Reply by Offline]]> 2025-04-20T17:33:35+00:00 2025-04-20T17:33:35+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3&p=1150#p1150 <![CDATA[Other :: Re: test :: Reply by QueriesNTheories]]> 2025-04-22T10:19:10+00:00 2025-04-22T10:19:10+00:00 http://rejectconvenience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3&p=1158#p1158