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Is kbin social under maintenance?
  • For me it was down for several days. Now it seems usable so far (I manage to post a thread and a comment at least). Upvotes seem to be working as well

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E04 - Smokin’ Hot Firefighter Makeovers] Post-episode discussion
  • The post comes in late since, for my at least, Kbin was down for a few days.

    The episode was good. I used that picture of Ross because I laughed so fucking hard when he did that stunt with the leg, and laughed even harder at Ru's reaction.

    I was hoping Shannel and Angeria would win, mainly because I'm getting sick of Shannel not getting the recognition she deserves. Her being the only one without a badge feel incorrect. I hope that changes soon.

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Post-episode discussion

    This week begins with fiery accusations, and when the queens are tasked with transforming four sexy firefighters into hot pop stars, things really start to sizzle! Country music duo the Brothers Osborne join the judges panel and feel the heat.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E03 - Snatch Game of Love] Post-episode discussion thread
  • Yeah I have mixed feelings about characters on snatch game. There are some notable exceptions though, like Trinity the Tuck's devil, which cracks me up till this day lol

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E03 - Snatch Game of Love] Post-episode discussion thread
  • There were more bombings than I had anticipated for an All Stars season. Highlights were Angeria, Nina, Shannel and Gottmik.
    I thought it was crazy Gottmik got the win for that lipsync. Nina fucking deconstructed the very idea of a reveal in that lipsync. That shit was iconic. I am starting to think Gottmik is going to be heavily pushed by production to snatch the crown, or at least make it to the finale. While I do agree she's incredibly talented, when queens are pushed by production I sort of stop liking them =/

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Post-episode discussion thread

    Romance is in the air as the queens impersonate celebrities in the Snatch Game of Love. But when two All Stars want to play the same celeb, things get spicy! Meanwhile, a twist means that more badges are up for grabs! Pop superstar Anitta stops by.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E02 - The Paint Ball] Post-episode discussion thread
  • Plastique is the gold standard of glow up.. Really wow....

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E02 - The Paint Ball] Post-episode discussion thread
  • Yeah the lipsyncers were too white for that song lol

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [S09E01 - Drag Queens Save the World] Post-episode discussion thread
  • Shiiit I love this season already. What an iconic cast. I can already tell there's going to be some of the best confesionals we've seen in the franchise. I am specifically dying for Roxxxy's and Vanje's. Anjeria also delivers.

    I think the only queen I'm not really a fan of is Gottmik. For the rest, I live for all of them. It's crazy to see, now I'm watching her again, that I think Shannel is the OG delusional queen LOL

    That lipsync was everything. I thought Jorgeous had it at first but Anjeria turned it up. Her old southern christian lady dance really does it for Ru.

    At first I wasn't so happy about the cutting a queen off twist, but seeing the queens are taking it like a compliment puts some relief into the whole situation.

    And I'm calling it already in episode one: My favorite to take the crown right now is Roxxxy. Let's see how things evolve.

  • Like magic
  • Interesting and related: Noam Chomsky, in his work as linguist, has stated that what reaches the ear (or the eye in this case) is not what reaches the mind. What this means is that we experience language as if it was linearly ordered, when at the cognitive level (in the mind) language is actually hierarchically organized. This means that the underlying structure of language has to interface with the sensory-motoe systems in order to transform the hierarchical structure into a linear one. This is why we sometimes also struggle putting our thoughts into words, because in that interface there is a change in structure that doesn't always preserve the 'original' (hierarchical) structure

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Post-episode discussion thread

    he queens present a total of 24 iconic looks on the runway – including hand-painted masterpieces created in the Werk Room – in the art-inspired Paint Ball. Oscar-nominated actor Stephanie Hsu joins the judges’ panel to appraise the queens’ work.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Post-episode discussion thread

    We're back bitches! Eight All Stars return to drag’s biggest stage to compete for a $200,000 super-donation to their favorite charity, and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The queens kick off the season with an epic performance of a new anthem “Drag Queens Save the World,” and superstar Keke Palmer joins the judges’ panel for this gagworthy season premiere.

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    If a man with multiple personalities becomes suicidal, would it be considered a hostage situation?
  • Hi! Back in reddit there was a DID community. Is there something equivalent in the fediverse? I'm not a system myself but I know a few and I am doing some research on the topic, so I'd be really appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction

  • Dutch Pro Palestine protesters escort police from University of Amsterdam campus
  • I thought I read the title wrong. Good for them

  • Chile's true ambition
  • Am Chilean. Can confirm

  • Why are many men growing beards again ?
  • Same here. I used to shave my head and face but recently I went through a period of over-work and didn't have time to shave. Everyone told me I looked better with hair and beard, including the wife. So hair and beard it is then

  • When I die, turn me into soup
  • Aaaah ok ye now I get it.

    I guess ultimately the end process is what's important, there I agree with you. However, with ethical issues, or matters of principle, you could argue time is of the essence.

    For example, if the Western world had taken 30 more years in embracing the importance of LGTBIQ+ rights, we would be now at the same place as the likes of Russia or Saudi Arabia, which is a place we feel good about not being.

    So in a way yes, the end result is what matters, but in the meantime it does kinda sucks to live in a society that normalizes something that will undoubtedly be considered morally wrong and unethical in the future

  • When I die, turn me into soup
  • What is an extreme is relative. Are we in an extreme because we don't tolerate slavery? Is having only one slave less extreme then? In the current context I guess you can see veganism as one end of the spectrum, but calling it an extreme has the connotation that it is an unreasonable position.

    We can have meat consumption without the industrialized part, sure. But ethical veganism claims eating animals is wrong, regardless of how you kill them. Just like we now consider slavery to be wrong, regardless of how good the slave is treated.

  • When I die, turn me into soup
  • Some people will take the fast, but hard way. Some people will take the longer/ but easy. If you end up in same destination, it’s a win in the end.

    I guess you meant to say fast but easy, or longer but hard, right?

  • I like this text. In which Lemmy community can I best share it ? Thanks.
  • Maybe the random community would be appropriate too

  • When I die, turn me into soup
  • I agree with you. I guess the difference lies in that I would call that laziness. Not knowing how to eat balanced meals (or more precisely, not looking it up), it's not a matter of it being hard or easy. It's a matter of simply doing it. All the information is out there and at a level anyone who can read will understand

  • When I die, turn me into soup
  • Plenty of eateries don’t have vegan options

    Maybe you are thinking of processed vegan food, like a vegan nugget or hamburger. That is completely unnecessary. beans, lentils, chickpeas, seaweed, grains, rice, vegetables, nuts.... those are widely available and enough for a healthy diet.

    For the rest I agree, it's easier to convince an omnivore to go vegetarian than vegan. But that has to do with their will, not with actual physical limitations.

  • Meet The Queens of All Stars 9 | RuPaul’s Drag Race

    They’re ready to unleash their superpowers for good! 🌟 New season premiers FRIDAY MAY 17!

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    RuPaul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thread

    Ru serves as always. All queens return. Miss congeniality/ies are crowned, Sasha Colby returns... What a show. What were your thoughts? Share them here!

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    ew.com RuPaul steps down, Michelle Visage to host 'Drag Race Down Under'

    EW can exclusively reveal that RuPaul is officially stepping down as host of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under,' with Michelle Visage taking over as host of season 4 with Mama Ru's blessing.

    RuPaul steps down, Michelle Visage to host 'Drag Race Down Under'

    It has been revealed that RuPaul is officially stepping down as host of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under,' with Michelle Visage taking over as host of season 4 with Mama Ru's blessing.

    What are your thoughts on this?

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    Ru Paul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thead

    All the eliminated queens return to battle it out on a Lipsync Lalaparuza Smackdown. 9 Lipsyncs and a van price of 50,000 dollars

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    Ru Paul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thead

    The queens dig deep and write their memoirs, pose for a book cover photoshoot and are grilled by co-host of Las Culturistas podcast Matt Rogers.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thread

    Hunky male dancers from the RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! show in Las Vegas drop by the werkroom, to be made over into devastating drag queens. Country star Kelsea Ballerini guest judges.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World -

    All 11 queens take part in a special reunion before the finalists tackle a Lip Sync Smackdown in the Grand Finale! Who will RuPaul crown “Queen of the Mothertucking World”?

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    RuPaul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thread

    Nature calls! The queens star in the hot new design show “Bathroom Hunties,” decorating and showcasing over-the-top powder rooms. Actress Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) guest judges.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Post-episode discussion thread

    The queens’ stand-up skills are tested as they battle for a place in the grand finale in a wedding themed roast. Comedian Katherine Ryan guest judges.

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    Drag Race Belgique Post-episode discussion thread

    For the grand finale, the three remaining queens take on a memorable all-singing and all-dancing challenge before the final verdict.

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    Meta thread: issues with Kbin and their impact on this community

    As you've all probably experienced and perhaps read, Kbin went through a rough period in the last weeks. Access to the site was down due extended periods of time and functionality (upvotes, boosts, comments) was compromised.

    We are a xommunity that depends a lot on timing. Usually you want to share your thoughts after having watched an episode, and around the the episode aired. I can imagine not being able to access the community can cause some frustration.

    I would therefore like to open this thread for community members to express their thoughts. Anything from sharing your experience to sharing suggestions or simply voicing your opinions.

    On a personal note, I would like to say that at least I am a part of this community, on this specific site, because I believe on the type of projects that can be organized within the confines of the fediverse. I acknowledgw the difficulties that come with small scale organization of online communities and I think it is worth the trouble .

    On a more specific note, the problems Kbin has been experiencing should start getting solved in the coming days and weeks. This is what I've read from Kbin's developer in his latest updates on the project.

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    /kbin meta @kbin.social Doll_Tow_Jet-ski @kbin.social

    Since no upvotes are possible, the 'Hot' and 'New' pages of Kbin should show the same content. That's kinda awesome

    Browsing by new was great in the early days of the first Kbin expansion, right after the reddit migration. I got to see all sorts of posts from interesting communities. Things you wouldn't normally see browsing under 'Hot'. Eventually, as thread numbers increase, I found myself using 'Hot' almost exclusively because it delivered good content. However, I did miss all the random stuff that would pop out in 'New'. If the lack of upvotes means 'Hot' is equal to 'New', I think that's kind of cool actually. Granted, it's cool because it's (hopefully) temporary.

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    Drag Race España All Stars Post-episode discussion thread

    The jury and the queens pay tribute to the Spanish revista. Our four grand finalists will have to win the crown in a lip sync smackdown.

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    Drag Race Belgique Post-episode discussion thread

    To make their way to the grand finale, our queens welcome a relative into the werkroom for a very emotional makeover challenge.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Post-episode discussion thread

    Strictly favorites Motsi Mabuse, Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec guest star as the queens take on a new Ballroom and Latin dance competition with a twist - Strictly Come Prancing.

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    RuPaul's Drag Race Post-episode discussion thread

    The queens must devise and present comical Drag Awareness seminars, in front of a live audience of bored corporate employees. Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster (Fire Island) guest judges.

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