May not quite be alone but Becky Chambers’ To Be Taught, If Fortunate has some very strong themes of isolation.

Again? I thought this happened already? What’s different about this one?

Even just the name Penny Arcade had me in flashbacks!

What changed? I’ve always seen them as a cesspit but even from a distance I can tell they’ve gotten lots worse lately; been using since 2009 or so.

I don’t know if this counts but I recently got roped into Flight Rising, a pet sim, and the forums there really capture the old-forum vibe.

The comic itself isn’t, but it’s going to be merchandised to hell at first opportunity, is what I meant.

original MMO

[types out an emote describing how my MUD character is laughing]

I’m not, but I’d love to visit after reading a book called Weapons of the Weak.

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Oh wow, I forgot about khinsider!

We’ve hunted species to extinction for less. Why would this be any different?

Anon discovers the underlying foundation of Buddhism.

I’m kinda surprised it took this long to see Pokémon mentioned.

I see what you’re attempting but you saying they’re pariahs doesn’t make it so. Most don’t even recognize these names - hell, I certainly didn’t.

More varied formalwear than “suit with some superficial variations” (tux, 2- or 3-piece, colors, tie variety). Broader range of styles.

I think you win just for originality and not “witnessed very violent happening.”

Not that violence isn’t fucked up, too, but…Jesus.