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Kevin Chavez3 said:I don't see how singing against the war 25 years ago disproves the idea that he's become a rockin' preacher lately🙂 🙂
Singing against the war just kills the "theory" that he's on the same level as Boris Gjorgiev or Thomson. And when it comes to religion? He doesn't have songs like that. It’s pure stupidity to take lines from I Want to Know like "Mary, Mother of God, do you see what they're doing to your children" and call them religious lyrics 🙄, especially since the point of the song follows immediately after: "To be the same, to be special, to be free, to be just yourself"—which is the exact opposite of any dogma. Cane has rocked that worldview through his entire discography to this day. That's why he's lasted so long. He has solid foundations. This is music with a spine.
And I'm not arguing that he's a preacher. I've been making pilgrimages for decades myself.
"Find someone who loves you, save your naked life" (Small Change)
silentridge84 said:Most people don't have a clue...
Exactly. Unspecified doesn't sing about religion, and he sure as hell doesn't sing about nationality. 🙄Honestly, trying to group him in with that lot is just pure stupidity. You've got everything completely mixed up.unspecified - Peace, man. Peace., The crew—unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, and unspecified—is all about sex, drugs, violence, and fear.).
Go write about something you actually understand and care about. You don't know the first thing about unspecified.
Let's get back to the topic. Time to warm up for today. Cheapskates—Sister.
Keep shining, sister.
Shine while you still can.
Don't let them erase you.
Those who don't know how to love... what are they even doing here?
My music is my life
Above everything else
It's my soul
Pure bliss
And you just stand there on the sidelines
Constantly counting my mistakes
Never once reaching out a hand to help
Never once reaching out a hand to help
Go ahead, spit, kill me
Cut me, burn me
But understand this
You can't touch me
My music is stronger
Than any weapon
My music is stronger
Than any weapon
Take a good look now
Because I am everything
that you will never have
Above everything else
It's my soul
Pure bliss
And you just stand there on the sidelines
Constantly counting my mistakes
Never once reaching out a hand to help
Never once reaching out a hand to help
Go ahead, spit, kill me
Cut me, burn me
But understand this
You can't touch me
My music is stronger
Than any weapon
My music is stronger
Than any weapon
Take a good look now
Because I am everything
that you will never have
What an honor to start a thread for a massive new band! 🙂
The biggest rock icon in the country has launched a new project, and after reading his killer interview with Rolling Stone, I'm totally sold.
The first four tracks posted on their Facebook page sound incredible. For instance, check out Small Town, USA - Paranormal Activity, or Small Town, USA - Thursday Hit
They’re playing in Chicago at Hard Place this Thursday, November 20th. I wouldn't miss it for anything.
P.S.
And yeah, The Rolling Stones are still alive and kicking, thank God. Big Cane says they've recorded a "heavy-hitting album" dropping this spring.
The biggest rock icon in the country has launched a new project, and after reading his killer interview with Rolling Stone, I'm totally sold.
Back in Small Town, USA, my heart finally came back to life. My passion for music is reborn. Now, I don't have to stress over whether anyone will actually understand my lyrics or find themselves in them. I feel as free as a bird... The people showing up to our rehearsals go through these moments of pure catharsis and cleansing; you can literally see tears in their eyes. Real truths are surfacing... Even our band photos—we just radiate from those shots...
The first four tracks posted on their Facebook page sound incredible. For instance, check out Small Town, USA - Paranormal Activity, or Small Town, USA - Thursday Hit
They’re playing in Chicago at Hard Place this Thursday, November 20th. I wouldn't miss it for anything.
P.S.
And yeah, The Rolling Stones are still alive and kicking, thank God. Big Cane says they've recorded a "heavy-hitting album" dropping this spring.
The Criterion Collection
in Movies ·
Criterion = a guarantee of quality. You have to see them all... Well, almost all of them.
New forum rules: No thongs, no boobs... not funny!
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
coppersailor28 said:If that GIF actually showed violence—which you clearly think is a problem—then maybe you'd realize my point: this site thinks showing nudity is somehow a bigger sin than showing violence...
That’s just wrong. The editorial policy here states that violent imagery is way more inappropriate and unwelcome than erotic images. Both are banned on this forum.
New forum rules: No thongs, no boobs... not funny!
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
William Richardson12 said:Shouldn't we just ask the users directly: do they actually want sterilization, or would they prefer an incognito mode for their PDFs? 🤔 I’m certain they would have picked the exact same solution as LjES and MK. 🤷
Fine. That's how it's going to be, then.
Sponsored threads and profiles
in Forum Help! ·
- On can basically post whatever he wants in his own sponsored thread. He can bump it whenever he feels like it or drop posts back-to-back...
- Everywhere else on the Reddit he’s strictly forbidden from starting threads about his business. He already has his dedicated space for that.
- Outside of that sponsored thread, a sponsored profile has to follow the standard Reddit rules of conduct—no blatant or sneaky advertising allowed. In other threads, a sponsored profile can only post where they actually have expertise and can provide real value to users. Promoting their business is a no-go. If someone wants more info, the sponsored profile has a banner in their signature that links directly to their business.
I have a suggestion to improve the forum
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Matthew Chavez said:Inspired by this topic, after reading this post from the user who started it—and seeing how several members agreed that changing the title really threw things off—it occurred to me that one small tweak could make people feel much more respected here. 🤔
The issue is that moderators acting as subforum editors have the power to change a thread's title without actually considering any poetic expression or specific intent the original poster had in mind. 😳
My suggestion is to implement a guideline where, if a moderator changes a title, they should paste the original title as the very first sentence of the opening post. It’s just a matter of basic respect if they aren't planning to actively participate in the discussion itself.
I know it sounds minor, but I don't see any reason why we couldn't do this, and I think it would mean a lot to some people.
🙂
Fine suggestion. Let's go with it. And make sure it's in bold.
I hope you all get why some titles need changing. Users pick what to click on based on the headline alone, so they need to be readable and clear. We have way too many threads with terrible titles that absolutely need fixing.
This specific case had a nice, poetic title, but the early replies were just pure mockery (see the second post: "Those are nowhere near a barn, but you're definitely in one, so go take a look out in the Midwest or the Appalachian Mountains; you'll probably find something there."). This thread would've devolved into a total roast and died instantly if the mods hadn't stepped in and wiped those first posts.
Generally speaking, when we update a title, we try to include a snippet from a key sentence within the original post.
Petition to remove Nike as admin
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rapidnomad512 said:You dodged my question. Are you going to lift the ban on Marasovac or not?
No. I don't hand out bans, and I don't lift them. If you want something done, take it up with the moderators, the super-mods, or the admin. They actually know what’s going on. They’re observant and they act professionally.
Hint: It’s not going to work if you title your thread demanding an admin reversal, start attacking the super-admin, and try to play the moderators against each other.
Locking this. Time's up. You pinged me claiming there were tons of initiatives moving forward just so I wouldn't realize nothing was actually happening. I don't have time for games. Moving on.
Petition to remove Nike as admin
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
rapidnomad512 said:So, what’s the plan to stop moderators from turning great contributors—people who actually add value here—into rebels who constantly trigger Rule 15? How do we turn them back into constructive, polite users who actually bring new people to the Forum?
The real question isn't about what management should do; it's what a user needs to do to avoid getting banned. It's simple: take a break, cool off, and re-read the rules. Honestly, we should probably start a thread called "How to stay calm and avoid a ban" so people can share tips. Plenty of users manage to do it without losing their minds.
As for user initiatives, please just find them if it's not too much trouble. Believe me, we have plenty of brilliant ideas to make this Forum better, but they haven't happened yet. It's not just that we aren't listening to the community; sometimes we aren't even listening to ourselves.
That said, we are planning some changes, so we'll look into including those suggestions if they hold water. 🙂
Petition to remove Nike as admin
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
rapidnomad512 said:Are people on this Forum actually being heard? Does anyone even care what we have to say? Or are we just shouting into a void?
People listen. Whether their opinions actually matter? That’s another story.
rapidnomad512 said:What can forum members actually do when they’re fed up with the admins and moderators? Is there even a point in trying to change anything?
Are we allowed to vent our frustrations anywhere on this forum? If so, where? Because clearly, I can't do it here anymore.
You come here to post. But why even bother asking questions you already know the answer to? Why ask things you're already doing? It’s just being annoying. You're breaking the rules. Rule number 15.If you’re asking questions when you clearly already know the answer, you're just playing dumb. And you aren't dumb. It doesn't work. Not this, not any of this.
Don't you dare lock this thread. I’ll just keep opening new ones until someone gives me a straight answer. Clear enough?
Those questions were rhetorical—you already know the answers. Besides, we've covered this stuff plenty of times; it should be common knowledge by now. I think what you're actually getting at is why Dorian was promoted to super mod, right? He was picked because he'll actually do the job well. That goes for any moderator, super mod, or admin appointment, period.
MaxTV Movie Mania 8 (Sept 18–28, 2014)
in Movies ·
The full lineup for this year's Movie Mania is finally out, and you know it’s going to be packed with great films.
Which of these are absolute must-sees? Anyone actually planning to go to Movie Mania?
Links: Filmomanija.hr, AMC Theatres, Facebook
From September 18th to the 28th, we're looking at an incredible eighth edition of our favorite film festival—MaxTV Movie Mania! For 11 straight days exclusively at AMC Metreon, fans can catch the latest works from heavy hitters like Lukas Moodysson, Ralph Fiennes, Olivier Assayas, Ari Folman, and Cornelia Porumboiu.
As per tradition, screenings run every single day during the festival, starting at 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.
Ticket prices:
Single ticket price – $8.25
Small bundle: 6 tickets for any movies of your choice for $7.25
Large bundle: 10 tickets for any movies of your choice for $6.75
Full lineup for MaxTV Movie Mania 8:
- Just like a Woman - Rachid Bouchareb
- Mr. Turner - Mike Leigh
- Grigris - Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Joe - David Gordon Green
- Bucharest Metabolism - Cornelia Porumboiu
- How to Steal a Gangster - Rowan Athale
- The Congress - Ari Folman
- The Skeleton Twins - Craig Johnson
- Macondo - Sudabeh Mortezai
- Mishima: November 25th - Koji Wakamatsu
- We Are the Best - Lukas Moodysson
- The Invisible Woman - Ralph Fiennes
- Clouds of Sils Maria - Olivier Assayas
- Land Ho! - Aaron Katz and Martha Stephens
- The Raid 2: Berandal - Gareth Evans
- In Order of Disappearance – Hans Petter Moland
- Leijonasydän – Dome Karukoski
- Tom a la Ferme - Xavier Dolan
- Adieu au langage - Jean-Luc Godard
Which of these are absolute must-sees? Anyone actually planning to go to Movie Mania?
Links: Filmomanija.hr, AMC Theatres, Facebook
Sponsored threads and profiles
in Forum Help! ·
A verified user is just an unpaid version of a sponsored user. Their whole purpose? To let businesses, public figures, and other pros communicate with Reddit users using a verified identity. It’s there so the audience knows they’re actually talking to a real person with a confirmed ID, providing a space for non-commercial self-presentation. Usually, it’s used to set the record straight when anonymous users start spreading inaccuracies about established legal or physical entities.
The difference between a verified profile and a sponsored one is simple: a verified profile doesn't have a profile picture with a link in the signature, it isn't paid for, and it can't be used for advertising.
The difference between a verified profile and a sponsored one is simple: a verified profile doesn't have a profile picture with a link in the signature, it isn't paid for, and it can't be used for advertising.
Just finished watching rust and bone (De rouille et d'os). It’s got this accidental vibe—like an American version of True Romance.
I caught the touching Amour on Thursday, so this little festival seems to be hitting all the right notes.
...
It's day two, and I'm still reeling from rust and bone. That doesn't happen to me very often.
I caught the touching Amour on Thursday, so this little festival seems to be hitting all the right notes.
...
It's day two, and I'm still reeling from rust and bone. That doesn't happen to me very often.
Anyone planning on picking up the iPhone 4, their smallest smartphone?
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Hey 🙂
Let's be real: ads are a necessary evil, but they're also a godsend because they keep this Reddit alive. This gorgeous Nokia will be up for two weeks. 🙂
Since we actually give a damn about your opinion and don't want to drown this place in spam, we’re pulling the standard 160-pixel right sidebar while this wallpaper ad is running. Expect that change sometime after 8 PM tonight.
Right now, the site width is sitting at 1100 pixels. Honestly? It’s probably too wide. Long lines make reading a pain, though that’s a debate for another day. Some sites stay ad-free yet still stick to a fixed width—take the Webmaster's forum Webmaster, for example. They actually pay attention to those details and keep things at 950 pixels.
Our goal is simple: fund this site using ads that aren't aggressive and, ideally, actually useful. I don't think this one is over the top; it’s static and doesn't mess with the actual content area.
Bottom line: we're listening to you. We're looking for the least painful way to host the ads that, as I said, we absolutely need.
Let's be real: ads are a necessary evil, but they're also a godsend because they keep this Reddit alive. This gorgeous Nokia will be up for two weeks. 🙂
Since we actually give a damn about your opinion and don't want to drown this place in spam, we’re pulling the standard 160-pixel right sidebar while this wallpaper ad is running. Expect that change sometime after 8 PM tonight.
Right now, the site width is sitting at 1100 pixels. Honestly? It’s probably too wide. Long lines make reading a pain, though that’s a debate for another day. Some sites stay ad-free yet still stick to a fixed width—take the Webmaster's forum Webmaster, for example. They actually pay attention to those details and keep things at 950 pixels.
Our goal is simple: fund this site using ads that aren't aggressive and, ideally, actually useful. I don't think this one is over the top; it’s static and doesn't mess with the actual content area.
Bottom line: we're listening to you. We're looking for the least painful way to host the ads that, as I said, we absolutely need.
New 75x75 avatar dimensions - Tips and tricks for editing
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Don't go overboard with the animated avatars, please.
We're moving to larger avatars, not animated ones. A little bit here and there is fine, but if everyone starts using animations now, we'll regret the change once we have to deal with the increased bandwidth load. 😉
With these new dimensions, animated avatars look way too aggressive. People need to get used to the new size first. Some people aren't even happy with the basic change yet.
We're moving to larger avatars, not animated ones. A little bit here and there is fine, but if everyone starts using animations now, we'll regret the change once we have to deal with the increased bandwidth load. 😉
With these new dimensions, animated avatars look way too aggressive. People need to get used to the new size first. Some people aren't even happy with the basic change yet.
New 75x75 avatar dimensions - Tips and tricks for editing
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I’m clearing out the chat. 🙂
Go ahead and upload some new avatars. God help us.
Go ahead and upload some new avatars. God help us.
New 75x75 avatar dimensions - Tips and tricks for editing
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
(This thread follows up on Proposal - could avatars be larger?)
New avatar dimensions are 75x75 pixels, with a max file size of 30,000 bytes—roughly 29.3 kB. We’ve moved up from the old 50x50 and 10,000 byte limit.
Use this space to swap tips on profile design and debate what actually looks good. I recommend using a full 75x75 square to keep everything uniform, similar to how social media sites handle it, just for a cleaner look overall.
Basic workflow: once you find an image you want to use, first crop it into a square, then resize it down to 75x75. After that, maybe tweak the sharpness or contrast to make it pop.
Most Reddit users (over 95%) are running macOS and have access to tools that can handle this. But let's be honest, there are much better apps than the basic stuff.
If you want it even easier, just use web apps designed specifically for these tasks. One decent option is http://www.webresizer.com/.
Jump in and share advice or help each other out with new designs. It would be useful to cover topics like making transparent avatars, creating animations, finding helpful graphic web apps, or building galleries...
Initial list of image galleries:
Looking at the moderator sub-forum where we tested these new sizes, the result is great. 🙂 The avatars stand out more and offer way more creative freedom.
New avatar dimensions are 75x75 pixels, with a max file size of 30,000 bytes—roughly 29.3 kB. We’ve moved up from the old 50x50 and 10,000 byte limit.
Use this space to swap tips on profile design and debate what actually looks good. I recommend using a full 75x75 square to keep everything uniform, similar to how social media sites handle it, just for a cleaner look overall.
Basic workflow: once you find an image you want to use, first crop it into a square, then resize it down to 75x75. After that, maybe tweak the sharpness or contrast to make it pop.
Most Reddit users (over 95%) are running macOS and have access to tools that can handle this. But let's be honest, there are much better apps than the basic stuff.
If you want it even easier, just use web apps designed specifically for these tasks. One decent option is http://www.webresizer.com/.
Jump in and share advice or help each other out with new designs. It would be useful to cover topics like making transparent avatars, creating animations, finding helpful graphic web apps, or building galleries...
Initial list of image galleries:
Looking at the moderator sub-forum where we tested these new sizes, the result is great. 🙂 The avatars stand out more and offer way more creative freedom.