The Discord Saga: A Modern Day Trash Fire
Scopique
February 11, 2026
Enshittification continues. Concerned about Discord's age verification plans? What are our alternatives, and how viable are they?
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Scopique
February 11, 2026
I Lied: NOW It’s Getting Ridiculous
Scopique
February 3, 2026
I just want audio control with my hardware!
Now It’s Getting Ridiculous
Scopique
February 2, 2026
Another hardware device enters the house because I didn't prune my wish list. I'd like to get this device into my setup, but I have to fight with the designer's preconceived notions on how they think it should be used in order…
Clear the Air Event in Star Citizen
Scopique
January 31, 2026
Doing well so far, solo. The event should be running for at least 2 months, so I have time, but not sure if I have the resources or the inclination to fill the overall meter and earn the branded fabricator.
Notes on Star Citizen 4.6
Scopique
January 29, 2026
Not a heck of a lot to write about 4.6, but I've quickly warmed to the new event, and am a solid supporter of the RSI Hermes.
Grab Bag for the Week Ending January 23rd, 2026
Scopique
January 23, 2026
Relatively boring week, so you get a relatively boring post. I don't make the rules.
Star Citizen: Big Moves and Small Course Corrections
Scopique
January 20, 2026
CIG _seems_ to be making real, solid progress with Star Citizen, but things have looked that way before.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Scopique
January 16, 2026
The latest Nu-Trek series is here, much to the consternation of many. But I kind of like it...so far.
Grab Bag for January 14, 2026
Scopique
January 14, 2026
Fan-Trek, Hytale, and the usual Star Citizen heavy-sighs in this week's Grab Bag.