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Warning: Block Lists are Delegations of Authority

Warning
On Bluesky, users can create block lists that they can share with others, and this can be abused by corrupt moderators.
Block List

Definition
A list of users, actions, words, or other things that are blocked.
Best Free Video Players for Linux

List
A list of the best free and open source video players for Linux.
My Review of PotPlayer

Freeware
Review
Windows
When I read people saying PotPlayer was the best video player for Windows I didn't expect it to actually be true, but it is. Without doubt it's the video player with the most features, and you can tell that just from looking at the size of its main menu.
Opinion: Menubars are Good

My Blog
It's my humble opinion that menubars are good. Any application with a menubar is infinitely better than any without. No exceptions.
Main Pane

Definition
The large rectangular area in the middle of an application, between the upper group of bars (menubar, toolbar, ribbon), and lower group of bars (statusbar).
PotPlayer

Closed Source
Freeware
Windows
A free video player for Windows.
Best Free Video Players for Windows 11

List
A list of the best freeware media players that run on Windows 11.
My Review of SMPlayer

Linux
macOS
Review
Windows
SMPlayer is an extremely well-made video and music player with support for all common video and audio formats and great support for advanced functionality. Some of its default settings may feel strange, but it provides excellent support for customization, so you can probably configure it to suit your preferences. I'd say it's the best media player available for Linux.
SMPlayer

Freeware
Linux
macOS
Open Source
Windows
A free and open source video player for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
MPlayer

Freeware
Open Source
A video player that is used to create video players.
Pixel Perfect Freehand Drawing

Definition
A feature of pixel art editors that lets you draw pixels on an image using a freehand brush tool that paints over only a single pixel when moving diagonally.
Pro Motion NG

Freemium
Windows
A freemium pixel art editor for Windows.
Freemium

Definition
A software can be used for free with limitations and additional functionality requires the purchase of a premium license or subscription.
PixiEditor

Freeware
Open Source
Windows
A free and open source pixel art editor for Windows.
Pixel Art Editor

Definition
A type of image editor specialized for pixel art, a type of digital art about editing individual pixels of an artwork.
Danger: The Biggest Mistake that New Game Developers Make

Danger
Taking too long to make a game.
Note: The Average Indie Game Makes Zero Profit

Reference
According to research by VG Insights, the average indie game sold on Steam never makes enough money to become profitable.
Game Development

Definition
The art and science of creating games.
Marginalia

Definition
A search engine that has its own index that focuses on finding non-commercial webpages, specially those from small websites and blogs.