Germany is turning into a mass surveillance state.

Germany? Yikes.

Did anyone expect anything else?

I used to make a living with helping artists stepping up to a higher level. I’ve seen a lot fail but a few succeeding.

Don’t look for your niche, create it. Write something that is too unique to be replicated easily - not by humans, not by AI. This applies to both content and style. It’s also important to be present as an author so (possible) fans can get in touch with you (“The artist next door”). Try to get a foot into other fields as well. How about writing stories and scripts for video games for example? This also helps with networking and slapping your name onto all kinds of products.

Another tip: Attend business classes. Learn how economy works. You would be surprised how many successful artists did that silently. This alone gives you a huge advantage over most artists who don’t know anything about starting (and keeping) a business (Heck, they don’t even know anything about taxes). Turn yourself into your own company. With this mindset you will work more efficient and effective. It’s no fun but it’s very helpful in the long run if you want to make a living with art some day.

It’s the same as with fictional horror. It gives you a sense of control. You can play and you can stop at any time.

Straight to jail just for downloading PianoOne. What a time to live in.

I guess we now need an even deader dead internet theory.

What if you need to download something and it’s going slow, taking more than two hours?

That’s the safe safeword.

It was just a bad joke. Of course does dysthymia bring in some variation.

There is. It’s “Worcestershiresauce sauce”.

It’s funny and painful at the same time. Like having sex with a BDSM clown.

I need to watch it again and have a look if there are different cuts. I have never seen the scene with the dog during the end credits. I think I’ve seen one version where the girl’s pictures are still part of the game and there’s no kiss in reality either, she rather puts him down in a gentle way.

Thanks for answering again. Good to hear that.

I can recommend it. Works really well.

Thanks for answering.

Another question: Do people get punished who protest against the Netanjahu regime and its actions regarding Gaza? If so, how serious are they?

Outdourcing helps me to some degree. Putting the depression into music, that kind of thing. Not a cure by any means but it helps me to gain a different perspective and fight anhedonia. It’s important to keep moving, to keep the momentum. Because momentum will make you take a shower and eat.

I’m immune to this, I only find it irritating and annoying. Which seems to be rather rare. I guess I miss something most men have. But I’m glad because I’ve seen the scorched earth manic pixie dream girls leave behind numerous times…

How tense is the situation among citizens regarding Gaza? Does it divide friends and families?