That disconnect in expectations is definitely what I had in mind in asking this, yeah. One hears game, thinks fun, it doesn’t fit their idea of fun, and the game unintentionally disappoints in the process.

Or like some exhibits in a museum, but also media like Flower. It’s called a video game, but I feel like that’s for lack of a better term more than anything. It’s lovely whatever you may call it.

I knew I forgot something, sorry…I’m asking in terms of crafted, interactive activities that aren’t necessarily aiming to be fun. More like a little dry but still interesting and thought-provoking.

yeah, but you gave me an even better idea: fake eggs filled with even more dampening material! it would be eggstravagant!

is this how you start a polyamorous relationship?

My question is coming more from the perspective of, “i think i’d like to try voice chatting but i really don’t want to be that roommate someone wants to strangle”

but something as simple and cheap as paper egg cartons on your walls will greatly reduce how much sound gets through.

Hadn’t come across this before, thanks!

Get a cruise ship horn (make sure it’s rated for 140-150 decibels) and play it for the entirety of the call.

Would “TRAIN SOUNDS (true volume, horn every 5 minutes) 24-HOUR MIX” also work?

I’m also making sure only to use drives whose S.M.A.R.T. can be read without removing their enclosure.

That’s a good call, which drives have you found that support this?

Thanks for the extensive response! I appreciate the perspective, particularly the nuances on peer review, and the grounded conclusion.

…Does NASA have something on the web that lets people ping the Moon, by any chance?

It’s peer reviewed if it has the name of a peer-reviewed journal on it.

Where do journals indicate that they are?

Does it work offline now?

I think posters/flyers are one of the most powerful ways to reach people in a local area, you’ve got to be in the local area to see them, right?

For sure in terms of locality, but not sure how effective they are in areas with lower foot traffic due to infrastructure. In a city this may work well, but does it also work as well in more rural, spread-out areas?

Follow-up: has anyone coming across this post started a local group, or helped with one starting out that could relate how they went about it?

Appreciate the advice for finding groups! However, my question is more about getting them started and handling outreach to keep them going.

This does provide some insight into some venues that may be good for them, so thanks!

Ooh, I’d never heard of nor seen these before, thanks!

What are they?

Are the chokers somewhat adjustable to fit different size necks? Do you have any dislike or fear of giraffes? If yes and no, you might look into getting some giraffe dolls that are firm enough to basically wear and display the chokers and ease your selection.

You could even slightly decorate the giraffes to help in sorting them, supposing the wearing of chokers wasn’t enough for your tastes.

What are shitboxes?