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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#93876: Jan 7th 2019 at 4:21:27 PM

I would much rather they get someone new for Wolverine in addition to holding off on using him, thanks.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#93878: Jan 7th 2019 at 4:31:55 PM

Now that's just cold.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Deadly Vu!
#93879: Jan 7th 2019 at 4:33:37 PM

[up] (laughing hysterically)

Also, I tried the phone number. It's invalid.

So, I encourage anyone that has a Chris Evans-ish voice to take that number, and use it to pretend to be Steve Rogers.

Like creepy stories? Check out my book!
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#93880: Jan 7th 2019 at 4:39:06 PM

I'm with him...I am currently trying to get used to the idea that I'll have to replace my car soon...I'll really miss being able to change the back lights on my own. And my cassette deck.

On the upside...really look forward to seat heating!

chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#93881: Jan 7th 2019 at 4:52:02 PM

The Russos said they were all set to have it so that people who called the number got a voice-message left by Steve, but apparently the legal team put the kibosh on that at the last minute.

Edited by chasemaddigan on Jan 7th 2019 at 7:52:25 AM

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#93882: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:01:50 PM

Do manual cars still exist in First World countries? Not to be old-fashioned, but I don't trust automatic gears.

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#93883: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:03:23 PM

Cap's right though. There's really no need for everything to be "smart", and integrated. Plus, Hydra could be watching. Spying via our microwaves and whatnot.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#93884: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:04:24 PM

The Russos said they were all set to have it so that people who called the number got a voice-message left by Steve, but apparently the legal team put the kibosh on that at the last minute.

Damn you law and order! You ruin everything!

One Strip! One Strip!
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#93885: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:05:09 PM

If everything is Smart nothing is

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#93886: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:05:37 PM

Why the fuck would I want a smart fridge?

Its a fridge, its only job is to keep things cold, that's it.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#93887: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:07:42 PM

Listen, the machines can't rise up and take over if we don't give them the opportunity.

Use your head Slim.

One Strip! One Strip!
Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#93888: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:08:24 PM

[up][up]Energy saving. Fridges are pretty infamously inefficient, energy-wise, so having a computer to regulate their temperature better can genuinely save you a lot of money.

Edited by Discar on Jan 7th 2019 at 5:08:34 AM

Writing a post-post apocalypse LitRPG on RR. Also fanfic stuff.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#93889: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:09:02 PM

...

Don't ruin my joke with logic.

...but that does make a lot of sense.

One Strip! One Strip!
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#93890: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:09:12 PM

@Hail Muffins You mean cars where you have to shift the gears yourself? Yes. Most Germans drive them, for two reasons:

1. They need less gasoline. 2. The German driver licence has a remark if you haven't tested on a car with clutch, because there is the reasonable assumption that people who haven't trained with it shouldn't just start to drive cars with clutch. In turn this lead to the assumption that people who don't use a clutch are "lesser" drivers.

Edited by Swanpride on Jan 7th 2019 at 5:09:42 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#93891: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:10:12 PM

[up][up][up] Huh.

Alright then.

Edited by slimcoder on Jan 7th 2019 at 5:10:36 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#93892: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:23:30 PM

Problem is, while yes, smart appliances/homes can save energy, the data privacy implications are horrific. My fridge doesn’t need an internet connection to have new settings. Neither does my thermostat etc.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#93893: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:30:32 PM

Yeah, I can see a fridge with a better regulator being a great idea but why exactly has it to be hooked up to the internet?

Zanthype from The Tardis Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#93894: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:31:54 PM

What if your smart fridge gets lonely and wants to watch some Youtube?

"In 900 years of time and space I've never met anyone who wasn't important."
unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#93895: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:52:20 PM

Do you ANY of you want sokovia, because that is how you get sokovia in the first place.

Also that tweet and the answer look stright of avenger movie.

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#93896: Jan 7th 2019 at 5:53:39 PM

You can turn off always-on connectivity (usually), or manually add and remove devices from your home network when you want to run updates. And you can still just get a basic fridge or thermostat, for that matter. But being able to control your home thermostat settings from your phone can be nice for people who get cold easily. Fridges with multiple compartments can also help with defrosting, etc. Cars with built-in Bluetooth sound systems? Yes please.

If you're worried about security loopholes based on those devices, well, we all probably need to beef up our network security knowhow, and if you have lots of really sensitive data on your home network, maybe you don't want a smart fridge on that same network. But for most people, you're probably not being targeted at home, and if you are, you've probably got other problems anyway.

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#93897: Jan 7th 2019 at 6:12:15 PM

As always, the Germany is the Only Sane Man of Europe :P.

The biggest problem with everything being connected isn't having your personal info stolen, it's the fact that it can use your usual habits (what kind of beer you prefer, how often you eat meat in a week, etc) to change the kind of apps and other shit so companies will be more likely to suck your money.

Which, while not illegal, is very scummy and quite manipulative. Pretty much the only reason I don't have a VPN is because I can't actually pay for one, otherwise my computer would make the pentagon looks like those baby cages.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#93898: Jan 7th 2019 at 6:26:08 PM

Whenever I hear about smart devices, I think about this commercial:

ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#93900: Jan 7th 2019 at 8:18:55 PM

Very cool. I am digging how hilarious Fury is in these trailers, honestly.

When we're done, there won't be anything left.

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