Nikokaro

Nikokaro

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  • KleinesSinchen
    "live life fully, or simply survive?"
    I get your point, but there is no way I'm going to take any more risks regarding real social contacts. Cutting the losses.

    After moving there will be not a single contact left, not even a superficial one. The world has seen me and will finally leave me alone for good. Sitting in the freshly renovated house I will sit silently observing the country burning to ashes (←metaphor!)
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    But it is not enough for one to report that she has been raped; it takes clear objective evidence (signs of violence, bruises, drugs or tranquilizers in the blood, psychological trauma established by psychologists etc.) Cases of false rape, here in our country, are very rare, and often unmasked.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Time for one of my favorite quotes from Faust
    Ye heavenly tones, so powerful and mild
    Why seek ye me, me cleaving to the dust?
    Ring roundabout where tender-hearted men will hear!
    I hear the message well but lack Faith's constant trust;
    Click to expand...

    Now to last audio drama of the day. Friend Mirta will knock me out soon.
    I'll answer tomorrow.
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    KleinesSinchen
    Impossible to fit reply here → PM once again.
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    KleinesSinchen
    Need just a few more. :creep:
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    Still no Yamaha CRW F1 and no Kenwood True-X 72x
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    ??? I admit that I did not expect this laughter: what exactly is it referring to, compared to what I stated? Did I write something ridiculous? 🤔
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    KleinesSinchen
    Number of times (false) friends hurt me: Stopped counting at some point
    Number of times things ("obsession") did anything bad to me: 0

    The looming risk seems manageable.

    Funny how you are consequently ignoring the imminent risks of real life social contacts while uttering warnings about everything else.
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    Nikokaro
    Of course, human contacts bring potential risks, but it also bring great rewards:it is a risk to take, if you want to mature emotionally and spiritually. Is it better to live life fully, or simply survive? However, in relationships, it is always good to keep an open eye (be watchful). 🧐
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    Nikokaro
    Hello my buddies. I just bought a 1TB USBKey on eBay that I would like to use to archive old animation series, downloading and copying them (via otg and microUSB adapter) directly from my smartphone. Being very cheap, there is an application for Android (not for PC) that allows you to test the true capacity of the key: if it's a scam I'll open a dispute on eBay.:angry::gun:
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    KleinesSinchen
    Quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi

    Double standards… or: Another fragment from the life experiences of a little Sinchen → :creep:

    And: I wish you a good evening
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Gosh, is it really that bad? We get opposite news about you all here: Germany feels like a wonderland. Imagine then if you came here: you would laugh (or cry, if you sympathize with us) at how we are reduced. You have brought down a myth of perfection for us. Fortunately, your unmatched literature remains forever. 😉
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    KleinesSinchen
    Literature remains forever? Want another (serious this time) video excerpt? → :cry:

    Not kidding, I'm actively thinking about ways to ensure long-term storage of knowledge. Literature, technology, movies… everything. What we know as "The Internet" or even "The Cloud" is a fragile thing that will fail in very short time without maintenance.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Wish list:
    * Longterm stable like engraving text into gold/platinum
    * Stored save against disasters – natural and human (war, including nuclear)
    * Data density like modern digital storage
    * Manual for building an electronic reader from zero → in human readable form
    * Manual independent from language (will anybody still be able to understand current English in 10000 years after a potential full civilization crash?)
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    The Catboy
    Hello there
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Hi, how are you? Unfortunately, I haven't been able to participate as much as I would like lately, but every now and then I find time to peek in here and there to make sure you are all doing well: some of you have indeed quietly entered my heart... 😉
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    SylverReZ
    General Kenobi.
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    SylverReZ
    Also hey there, Niko. Long time no sea.
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    Nikokaro
    Hello. Here I am back to you, after some absence, and back with a bang to boot. So, I'm told that in Florida a teacher has been fired for showing her pupils an Italian work of art, Michelangelo's David, a sculpture of a naked man, considered "pornographic" by barbaric, loutish, ignorant American parents! All this for a weenie! Moreover right from there, the realm of pornography (and hypocrisy)!
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    SylverReZ
    SylverReZ
    Hey Nikokaro.
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    Nikokaro
    Hey. I'm still there, but it is the so-called real world that is getting the better of me, enslaving, insterilizing and almost suffocating me with its cold, boring and prosaic commitments. Let's hope for summer vacation, unfortunately still far away. I can still write a few words....😉
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    SylverReZ
    Oh my, that's not good. All I can say is that things will get better hopefully.
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    KleinesSinchen
    For the first time in my life I bought something, which I personally call "bum's happiness" (Hard to translate the actual word: meaning a source of happiness/joy for poor and/or homeless person – which is meant devalue the stuff, not a person). I bought it just to see how you will react on this (thinking back to a previous discussion).
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "This obviously could decrease exports of the product"
    You mean like the images and warnings which are supposed to stop people for mistaking themselves for chimneys?
    That didn't work either.

    The only effect the disgusting photos have, is disgust me when being forced to see them waiting checkout of a supermarket.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    You know that I'm open to drug usage (and addicted to some prescription drugs, which officially aren't addictive). I have to pay for this someday. Why should we close the eyes instead of facing the truth? The dangers of prescription drugs are always printed on a piece of paper coming with them.

    Ethanol has addictive potential and causes pretty much everything when used too often and too much.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    That cheap wine wasn't as bad as I had feared. Fairly weak. Both in taste and in effect, but surely okay. No side effects, hangover or headache either.
    I still prefer local wine over imported.
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    KleinesSinchen
    Do you think peer review for publishing stuff in academic journals works? Especially on non natural science subjects like sociology, philosophy, politics.
    How likely would you think would it be to successfully get total nonsense and/or extremist ideas published in reputable journals?
    As you might have a premonition of… We will need this one again: :creep:
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    To be more explicit, I meant that if your avatar is so "disturbed, swaying", it is likely to reflect your mood, your current condition, or is it not?
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    There you go: Back to the base picture (since dislike the distorted image so much).

    If I was to reflect my mood with the avatar, my standard should look differently
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Right now it is a little better, since the wires finally chose to obey my orders. &§%§ Movement disorders! §&"*)& aging eyes!
    I will try to capture the thing on video tomorrow. Not that expect that you would even care about the result…

    Expect a short PM later today about the initial question above.
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    KleinesSinchen
    I tried some years ago, but stopped due to being way too disgusted.
    No way around it: I will read the misfortunes of virtue (as well as the prosperity of vice).

    *runs away before getting scolded*
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Okay, let's admit that she reads out of pure curiosity, to inform herself about the subject, to understand it: it is still a misleading reading (and author), representing sex as violence, overpowering, humiliation, and abuse of power while completely neglecting the positive characteristics: consent, physical union, trusting surrender, mutual satisfaction, respect for partner, and symbiosis through pleasure.
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    KleinesSinchen
    "[…] (which I don't believe)" → Fine.

    "chock-full of sex, sadism and perversion" → Nope. It is an unmatched exaggeration of the slogan "No good deed goes unpunished". A huge part being sexual violence isn't surprising.
    Even bad books are usable as bad example. Such a horrible creation is a starting point for critique. You'll have an easy time ripping above slogan apart by just pointing on the absurdness of the book.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Defending the "No good deep goes unpunished" (which is an exaggeration itself and in literal – or mathematical – meaning simply not true) requires something way more differentiated and more eloquent than a brutal fiction bringing one extreme example after another…

    :shit: → Bus will arrive soon. Have to go.
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    KleinesSinchen
    Have you ever read about Project Orion and Project Daedalus?
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Hello. Unfortunately, I have little free time lately to "wander" around here. Nah, never heard of these projects; you know, science is not my strong suit. ;)
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    KleinesSinchen
    "I have little free time"
    I'm a bit allergic concerning this expression in general and I don't quite get the connection to my simple question. Nobody, especially not me, expects you to answer, let alone answer fast and detailed.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "science is not my strong suit."
    a) Time to change it! → :creep:
    b) It was more intended as a philosophical starting point: Should we do/pursue everything we theoretically could?
    c) Part of recent history: The naive believe that science/technology will eventually achieve everything.
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    Nikokaro
    Has anyone noticed that the classic emoticons proper to Android devices have been defective for a few weeks here on the site? Even those posted years ago have graphic glitches. Does it only result to me, by any chance?
    For example:

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    KleinesSinchen
    The Marquise swears that she has behaved virtuously, and yet, deceived by an incomprehensible sensation, she considers it necessary for an expert woman to examine her condition. The midwife, while being informed of the same, spoke of young blood and the deceitfulness of the world;[…]
    At these words, the Marquise fainted. The mistress, who could not overcome her motherly feeling, brought her back to life with…
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    So what? What do you intend to express with this text? It has been a tiring and nerve-wracking week; these days I am in the mood only for levity and lightheartedness. Sorry. ;)
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    KleinesSinchen
    "So what? What do you intend to express with this text?"
    It is just another quote. Sensational way of writing. I thought you might enjoy thinking of something else than what kept you busy.

    "these days I am in the mood only for levity and lightheartedness."
    I will stop posting literature quotes on your profile.

    "It has been a tiring and nerve-wracking week;"
    Welcome to my world! That is how life always is for me.
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    Nikokaro
    You can post quotes whenever you want, no problem. It's just a particular moment of (hopefully transient) fatigue. However, if you quoted some great german philosopher instead of novelists, I would immediately come to my senses! ;)
    KleinesSinchen
    Franz von Moor: […] Man is made of filth, and for a time wades in filth, and produces filth, and sinks back into filth, till at last he fouls the boots of his own posterity.

    (Friedrich Schiller, Die Räuber)
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    BlazeMasterBM
    BlazeMasterBM
    aw dammit now I'm going to get notification spammed.......
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    @Nikokaro No comment from you? Not even a reaction for me?
    It is not nice of you ignoring me like this!
    No, I'm not serious.
    Yes, I remember the reason from PM.

    @x65943 Maybe I'm able to concentrate for writing stuff down this weekend. Sorry for giving you the notification bomb as well. XenForo really should fix this.
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    Nikokaro
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    I will only reply once, otherwise someone will complain about that infamous bomb. Just returned from a funeral in Switzerland: crucial moment of pause and introspection. 😑

    @BlazeMasterBM we say "chi va al mulino si infarina" (he who goes to the mill gets smeared with flour): if you visit a philosopher's profile, you will get smeared with philosophy: and it certainly won't hurt! 😉
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    KleinesSinchen
    Why is it that Italians are selling Plextor Premium drives on eBay for at least somewhat plausible prices?
    https://www.ebay.it/itm/334674783527
    He clearly intends to offer this thing internationally, it is on ebay.de as well. But the shipping costs as well as the HORRIBLE machine translation ruin the offering!

    My Premium is a little damaged; it is nearly impossible to get another one for a sane price
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Well, I had to try it, since you stepped right into the obvious trap. :rofl2:
    I know that you do not even have a desktop PC. If you had a compatible, old PC (and some other stuff), I'd probably really ask you to do that (Of course I would send you the money somehow).
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    Wow, you are in a good mood today, or am I wrong? So many laughs in one day! That makes me happy. 😁
    So you can be a trickster, too, when you want to (or can). 😉
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    I admit this was NOT fair: Mixing the (partial) nonsense with the serious discussion.

    It is not full nonsense, since my goal is systematic research – but the financial effort and risks must be strictly limited. International shipping of expensive stuff with all the risks is just too much. Sadly the house renovation is consuming my very limited work performance, so the CD experiments are suspended right now anyway.
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    Between smiles and tears, I have reached level 15: I will finally be able to use mythril weapons and armors.

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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    No answer to my question, but yet another ":(". Hmmhm.
    So if you do not want to talk to me anymore… fine. Keep throwing sad reactions while staying quiet!
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    I only respond ☹️ when you contradict me or spite me (like blocking my gifs, which are a necessary part of the meaning of my message). 😠 is too strong a reaction. Of course I want to communicate, that's why I'm here. 😉You are the only one pleasantly talkative, the others respond in monosyllables.
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    Argh. Please. This conference of huge animated figures was over the top.
    Overly colorful and/or fidgety pictures are hurting my already damaged brain.

    You throw a bunch of pictures… and I call a brave knight uBlock to the rescue.

    "[…]the only one pleasantly talkative, the others respond in monosyllables."
    Maybe because I have a 20 year old Cherry PS/2 keyboard and not a touchscreen for writing text. :creep:
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    KleinesSinchen
    Going to your profile to prevent Jayro's status from being taken off-topic

    No, Niko, no. The horses are running away with you! ←Pretty sure this doesn't make sense in English. It means you are going too far and it seems to be impossible to stop you… like a runaway horse

    The importance of relationship to parents is undeniable. There is really nothing childish here. Defying conventions isn't always possible/desired.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "Well, well, I've shaken someone and awakened some sleeping consciences, that's good: to elicit strong reactions! 😏" → ?
    I don't get it. It is your goal to elicit strong reactions? That sounds… how should I put it? Arrogant. You are not entitled to just purposefully provoke strong reactions from whoever.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Are you just poking around for the sake of poking around? If so, please think about what you are doing here! You might do this one day to a person, who isn't able to distance themselves from online messages. You might make somebody suffer for your… entertainment(?)

    That is straying far away from your usual "Good intentions"
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    To provoke does not mean to offend or harm: but it does mean to open a debate, hear opposing views, reply and bring forth new positions (so-called socratic dialogue). I am offended by your malicious interpretation: I know very well how far to go, I don't need moral lessons! 🧐
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    Read through the majority of messages on your profile again while occasionally dipping my fingers into the molten wax of a burning candle standing left of my keyboard.
    Sometimes it is fun doing this.
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    "my fingers into the molten wax of a burning candle"😲
    What is it, a guilty pleasure of yours?😏
    Evidently you have nothing better to do: so, even if you don't share most of my ideas, maybe you are fascinated by them. Or maybe, tell me, are you falling in love with me, by any chance? 😣😂🤣
    Just kidding, don't get mad.😉
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    "What is it, a guilty pleasure of yours?😏"
    Opportunistic (and with reason): My bedroom is cold and I've got cold fingers. As long as you avoid touching the flame for too long, it doesn't do any harm.

    "[…] even if you don't share most of my ideas, maybe you are fascinated by them."
    I am fascinated by some of your ideas. Always trying to widen my horizon, broaden interests. You did pretty well in this regard.
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "Or maybe, tell me, are you falling in love with me, by any chance"
    ↑↑ Such things ↑↑ are not the posts and ideas that fascinate me.

    Did I mention we need a "🤦‍♀️" reaction just for you and your adventurous interpretations?
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    Whenever I listen to this song in its original version, a tear escapes my eye, goosebumps rise, and a prickly shiver runs down my spine, mindful of bittersweet, lost childhood memories, now buried by the dust of time, which slowly but mercilessly flows...😔
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    This slang expression is new to me, but it seems positive from what I have read online...🤔
    Maybe "goes ham", or am I wrong? Anyway, happy Christmas, doctor. 😉
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    It's dialectical, this particular dialect lacks distinction between singular and plural in most instances
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    x65943
    (Chinese is like that too btw)
    SylverReZ
    You're nearly up to Level 15.
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    Yeah, for what it's worth (hmm... I would say.... nothing 😅 ).
    Best wishes for a merry Christmas, dear miss, to you and your family.😘
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    And you too, Nico. 😘
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "Yeah, for what it's worth (hmm... I would say.... nothing 😅 )."
    You sure? :creep: You can use XP as currency for account upgrades. 1000XP are worth a full dollar! Well. You are right. Pretty useless. One needed to be insanely active to gain enough points.
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    KleinesSinchen
    Full of scrapes on my hands today – don't take anything I write today too serious (also drinking a little wine🍷), but please don't disdain science: The life before modern comforts sure was hard!

    I don't celebrate any "official" holidays, especially not the current ones.

    Still want to wish you an enjoyable time regardless of any general holidays!
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    I gave you a "👍 ", but I must tell you, that you deserve at least 200 "😡" for giving me the Merry Christmas besides knowing what I think of this phrase (and the explanation lumped together with it makes it worth an additional 100 " 😡").
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    "...for giving me the Merry Christmas besides knowing what I think of this phrase."
    You should evaluate the underlying good intention, not the apparent expression. 😉
    Anyway always better a wish than a curse (like that infamous witch's stroke), or am I wrong?🤣
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    Just for you, Niko, we need the reaction "🤦‍♀️" more than anything. Hardly any discussion with you when I do not bemoan the missing option to react with facepalm.
    Eulenspiegel. I should be really mad at you (but somehow I'm not)

    Besides: The back pain is slowly fading away; ground a good part of my skin on the hands away… while removing bad parts of old plaster today. Good replacement for the back pain, huh?
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