The materials were also chosen with an eye on reducing maintenance and repetitive tasks for the yacht’s staff, so traditional materials like teak decks and wooden handrails are out, and composite alternatives are in. The diesel-electric power plant works alongside a battery storage system that allows Leviathan to operate for long stretches with no emissions, and it also features an advanced wastewater treatment system.
On the one hand, it’s nice that mr Newell seems to be reducing the footprint of their luxury yacht above and beyond most of what I have heard happens in the rest of the luxury yacht industry. On the other hand, I shudder to think of what the footprint for the manufacturing of this custom-designed, one-of-a-kind luxury yacht looked like. Not to mention ‘composite’ usually means some sort of plastic, so now there’ll be one more thing spewing microplastics directly into the ocean…
I don’t get the reason for the homophobic attack, but sure, buddy. Putin is a fascist BTW, but arming fascists just because we hate some other fascist more isn’t a good idea.
I hate boats, even on a calm day in a lake which is only about 2 m deep I’m constantly convinced the damn thing is going to sink.
Do people actually like being on boats, it’s basically like being in a cramped apartment that is really inconvenient to get to and from, that constantly experiences a never-ending earthquake, why is that anyone’s idea of a good time?
Also I really hope somebody has tested that submarine extensively.
Gabe is a pretty good billionaire. He has made a lot of people happy. He doesn’t spend his money trying to manipulate society. I think Gabe deserves a new yacht.
Can’t remember a single Valve game that is $60 (today $80?) that has a Battle Pass, built in micro transactions that are pay-to-win, half-assed DLCs that should’ve been in base game, or a game being unfinished mess on release.
Valve is not a saint. But even with lootboxes they bring way more good to gaming industry in comparison to literally any other gaming company.
You don’t know what he does in the dark. You don’t know the decisions he makes, the moves he pays for, or the things he does. You only see a very small amount of his actual life.
This is how I find out that he has a yacht called “Rocinante”.
I couldn’t find the date where Gaben bought it, but the boat was originally built in 2008 and for someone else, so I guess I don’t know if Gaben is a “The Expanse” fan or just a fan of “Don Quixote”. I’d prefer the former.
Anywho… #EatTheRich
Cat shit is not the same as elephant shit. Contents are different and there is a enormous difference in amounts. Would you rather have an elephant shit in your house of a cat shit in a litterbox in your house?
Yup, that’s part of the deal: cat shit is preferable over elephant shit. The other part is that cat shit is still shit, and it’s still undesirable.
Now look at the discussion in this thread. Gabe Newell is cat shit; some comments are trying to defend him as not shit, some trying to pretend his behaviour is exactly as bad as elephant shit (your typical billionaire). Between a billionaire like Newell spending money on a research yacht versus one like Musk fuelling some random dictatorship, Newell is preferable. And he’s still undesirable as any of those money-hoarding psychopaths.
We don’t have to kill all the millionaires and billionaires, they are just required to contribute to the world more than they take, as long as they do that they can have their luxury yachts.
The problem is almost none of them actually do contribute anything to the world and most of the ones that do contribute things that the world doesn’t want. Elon Musk contributes a lot of electric cars to the world, which would be a good thing, it’s just a shame they’re all dangerous killing machines.
Really sucks he sullied the name of Tesla because of exactly this. He didn’t found the company, only bought his way into it. I got a man crush for Nikola Tesla, and Elon fucked his name up!
Good comparison. Two billionaires that enjoy their yachts and private jets, didn’t get rich by speculating with food or shelter, are well respected by their employees and mostly leave us alone. Better them than the chairman of the party, king or whatever.
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I suppose we can be reassured that the Obscene Yacht industry is still going strong despite the cost of living crisis.
On the one hand, it’s nice that mr Newell seems to be reducing the footprint of their luxury yacht above and beyond most of what I have heard happens in the rest of the luxury yacht industry. On the other hand, I shudder to think of what the footprint for the manufacturing of this custom-designed, one-of-a-kind luxury yacht looked like. Not to mention ‘composite’ usually means some sort of plastic, so now there’ll be one more thing spewing microplastics directly into the ocean…
Gross.
Half Life 3 takes place on open sea.
Borealis hits the vibe
Waterworld
Why not to spend this money on charity? Or a political party who oppose fascist? Or, heck, spend it for weapons for Ukraine! I don’t understand.
This yacht is a research vessel. Not necessarily a party-hookers-drugs vessel.
It’s… For science!
This is like the lie kids tell their parents every time its new PC time for back to school.
“I swear mom! The GPU is for school work!”
Two of your goals are mutually exclusive
It’s impressive you can still type with Putin’s cock constantly in your hands
I don’t get the reason for the homophobic attack, but sure, buddy. Putin is a fascist BTW, but arming fascists just because we hate some other fascist more isn’t a good idea.
How is it homophobic? If Putin were a woman I’d have said you have your fingers up her wahoo. No difference.
What is it with millionaires and yachts?
I hate boats, even on a calm day in a lake which is only about 2 m deep I’m constantly convinced the damn thing is going to sink.
Do people actually like being on boats, it’s basically like being in a cramped apartment that is really inconvenient to get to and from, that constantly experiences a never-ending earthquake, why is that anyone’s idea of a good time?
Also I really hope somebody has tested that submarine extensively.
I’m trying to imagine vikings.
Millionairesbillionaires.It’s a dick-measuring contest from more civilised times.
Priorities, eh?
There are no good billionaires, kids.
But there are degrees of how bad they are.
Standards are low
Gabe is a pretty good billionaire. He has made a lot of people happy. He doesn’t spend his money trying to manipulate society. I think Gabe deserves a new yacht.
Multiple online casinos for underage customers that he runs disagree.
Valve literally invented case gambling…
Can’t remember a single Valve game that is $60 (today $80?) that has a Battle Pass, built in micro transactions that are pay-to-win, half-assed DLCs that should’ve been in base game, or a game being unfinished mess on release.
Valve is not a saint. But even with lootboxes they bring way more good to gaming industry in comparison to literally any other gaming company.
Bonus round!
Can you guess a game that has all these 4 points?
Dota has a battle pass and micro transactions
But the money from that goes to professional players that participate in the tournament and to organizers who organize the event.
How much money from battle pass goes to Fortnite/Battlefield/COD pro players?
$50 says it’s an EA game
I’LL TAKE THAT…no I won’t take that bet, me thinks!
For cosmetic only items, and in return they let everyone play for free. It doesn’t bother me as a business model.
I don’t think monetizing gambling addictions so others can play for free is a great argument.
Says someone without a gambling addiction.
Alright then, he get’s an extra sharp guillotine.
What do we get for musk? Dull and rusty seem too merciful
ViKings the show, the episode titled Blood Eagle. NSFL
A steam hammer https://youtu.be/zb-wWo2kT-w
But it goes down slowly. Very slowly.
You don’t know what he does in the dark. You don’t know the decisions he makes, the moves he pays for, or the things he does. You only see a very small amount of his actual life.
Neither is you, or anyone except people he works with and is close to.
This is how I find out that he has a yacht called “Rocinante”.
I couldn’t find the date where Gaben bought it, but the boat was originally built in 2008 and for someone else, so I guess I don’t know if Gaben is a “The Expanse” fan or just a fan of “Don Quixote”. I’d prefer the former.
Anywho… #EatTheRich
Most comments ITT boil down to two things:
No sarcasm, pure sincerity, that was a beautifully eloquent comment, kudos.
Cat shit is not the same as elephant shit. Contents are different and there is a enormous difference in amounts. Would you rather have an elephant shit in your house of a cat shit in a litterbox in your house?
Yup, that’s part of the deal: cat shit is preferable over elephant shit. The other part is that cat shit is still shit, and it’s still undesirable.
Now look at the discussion in this thread. Gabe Newell is cat shit; some comments are trying to defend him as not shit, some trying to pretend his behaviour is exactly as bad as elephant shit (your typical billionaire). Between a billionaire like Newell spending money on a research yacht versus one like Musk fuelling some random dictatorship, Newell is preferable. And he’s still undesirable as any of those money-hoarding psychopaths.
Good thing I have toxoplasmosis
Elephant shit for you then :)
(just kidding.)
Perks of not taking your company public? I hate two comma mfers as much as the next red blooded American, but Gabe ain’t the one.
What you’re after is a bit of socialism.
We don’t have to kill all the millionaires and billionaires, they are just required to contribute to the world more than they take, as long as they do that they can have their luxury yachts.
The problem is almost none of them actually do contribute anything to the world and most of the ones that do contribute things that the world doesn’t want. Elon Musk contributes a lot of electric cars to the world, which would be a good thing, it’s just a shame they’re all dangerous killing machines.
Yes! I’m actually closer to a communist but socialism would be a welcome change in the US.
Elon Musk actively hinders his companies from succeeding. People need to stop glorifying his involvement in companies he paid to have his name on.
Really sucks he sullied the name of Tesla because of exactly this. He didn’t found the company, only bought his way into it. I got a man crush for Nikola Tesla, and Elon fucked his name up!
They wouldn’t be millionaires or billionaires then. You don’t get millionaire without appropriating the labor of others.
Hard disagree. My mom is a working class socialist and a millionaire.
Edit to add: million ain’t as big as it used to be.
Fuck this guy… Like Taylor Swift he’s just a leech on society :(
Good comparison. Two billionaires that enjoy their yachts and private jets, didn’t get rich by speculating with food or shelter, are well respected by their employees and mostly leave us alone. Better them than the chairman of the party, king or whatever.
Gabe Poowell.
Parasite.
Fucking disgusting. There’s no way to be a billionaire while not being a total shitstain that just sucks the society dry.