I know Shockwave's super mode is pretty lame and Magnus is kinda greebly but it's not that bad.

Though with the luck and caliber of leaders we've had of late in the darkest timeline, maybe it's too much to hope for.

Just like democracy, it's not perfect but better than the present alternatives. Capitalism as it's practiced today won't be able to weather the coming wave of automation, though. Best to plan for it and hope for a gentle transition rather than the aforementioned collapse

Capitalism is the worst amiright? Sent from my iPhone

Because the collapse is gonna be just great.

Let's hope this is late stage and we're on the cusp of something better.

Late stage capitalism is the absolute best.

So, welcome to all retail, everywhere.

Oh, and Greenpeace also conducted a protest at a German Amazon facility, to protest against Amazon's practice of throwing customer returns in the trash.

Right, because with Amazon, it's just the employees that have to step in dog shit while having no space to breathe.[/slightexaggeration]

At least I can use Amazon without losing the ability to breath or step in dog shit.

Considering that Amazon is the new Walmart...

All of my best wishes go out to the brave women and men who have the balls (and ovaries) to go on strike at an Amazon facility in the US.

Speaking of. Not only are we in Germany on strike today, but so is the fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota!

Overnight delivery is the right of all sentient beings.

(and is it sexist of me to assume that a character named "Amazon Prime" would be feminine?)

Whenever she was summoned, she would arrive the next day?

The Scioli and Barber TF vs Joe series mentioned an Amazon Prime.

Meanwhile I'm wondering why no one's come up with a fan character named "Amazon Prime". I mean, today IS her special day...

The Wallet-Eater.

Woah. Unicron broke the site.

Is that what kids are calling it these days?

Ssshh, you'll get us both "dealt with".

No, but I did *read* it from you...

The first real long-term space outposts belong to the Illuminati, but you didn't hear that from me.

Er, in SF I mean.

Yeah, the first long-term manned space outposts have traditionally been mining colonies and the like.

Okay, but......do they have to be willing to be sent up?

A king isn't a king without subjects.

The rich will never flee to space until there's enough an underclass up there so they have someone to do all the jobs they won't. Same reason seasteading never takes off.

Do we have to let them come back?

Well, it's only going to be the ultra-rich who are able to go for the first couple decades at least, so I doubt anyone's going to care much

They could be standing on the surface of the moon, insist they're in the middle of a giant set, and take off their helmet to "prove" it.

Assuming these are genuinely convinced conspiracy morons and not just internet trolls, I would assume "not a lot".

I wonder how all these recent private and international space travel programs are going to affect those craziacs who insist that the Earth is flat/the moon landing was forged/outer space isn't real etc.

Well... rory WOULD love a trebuchet...

Trebuchets never go out of style.

Have you considered a trapdoor spike pit?

It's not the worst gift but not evryone may want one given rising fuel prices.

Is a fire pit too literal for a house warming gift?

Welp, just realized everyone's been talking about Halle BAILEY this week, not BERRY. (so that's why i haven't been seeing CatFishWoman memes...)

Oh, sounds like fun.I wonder if I have a decent mic lying around.

Casting call for TF Roll Out Shorts! https://www.behindth...y/casting-call/

Talking about the show in chat is absolutely fine - posting spoilers on anything that's current season isn't tho

Yeah, I'm a season or so behind, so I would definitely appreciate no spoilers. 8^)

Still, though, yeah, we do have a thread for the show. Best to use it.

I think Nevermore once said he was a few episodes behind, so I don't think he's talking about tonight's new episode.

Yeah, you realize we have a designated thread for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., right?

Not that I care about the show, but I'd be pretty annoyed about spoilers there. Please post it in a thread.

Okay, this is getting ridiculous. The opening of the episode was a deliberate play with clichés, but unfortunately, the rest of the episode that's played straight is also riddled with them...