Everything's Broken

Everything's Broken substack, curated by Scott Jennings, delves into a wide array of subjects like political dynamics, digital culture, gaming innovations, and contemporary challenges in social media. It frequently critiques public figures and platforms, dissects conflicts, and explores the intricate balance between technology, politics, and entertainment.

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The hottest Substack posts of Everything's Broken

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Possibly The Most Awesome Charity Drive Ever

0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 10
  1. Awesome charity drive with huge value for a $20 donation
  2. Opportunity to support Haitian relief through DriveThroughRPG
  3. Incredible deal where $20 donation gets nearly $1500 worth of game book PDFs

Ebert: OK OK OK SHUP

0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 10
  1. Think before sharing opinions publicly.
  2. Be open to reconsidering and admitting mistakes.
  3. Some opinions are best kept to yourself.
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Election 2020: A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTRY OF TRUTH

0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
  1. The text discusses a message related to Election 2020 from the Ministry of Truth.
  2. The message emphasizes following instructions from Comrade Donald Trump to make basic organizations pillars of patriotic thought.
  3. It suggests giving stronger impetus to the struggle for making America great again.

Make The Hurting Stop

0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 20
  1. Trump's COVID-19 press conferences rarely have newsworthy information in the scripted part.
  2. During the question segment, he acts more like he's at a campaign rally than a press conference.
  3. The media should stop carrying live coverage of Trump's press conferences to avoid enabling his behavior.

A Brief Historical Anecdote From China

0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 20
  1. In Qin dynasty China, workers faced harsh punishments for being late or rebellious.
  2. A young worker's question led his coworkers to realize they had nothing to lose.
  3. The discontent and realization of workers eventually led to the overthrow of the Qin dynasty.

He Knows, And You Don't

0 implied HN points • 26 Mar 20
  1. He believes he knows more than experts about pandemics.
  2. He thinks hospitals don't need many ventilators for COVID-19 patients.
  3. He believes the pandemic is a plot to make his poll numbers fall.

Another Debate Recap

0 implied HN points • 20 Feb 20
  1. Bloomberg's debate performance may have seriously hurt his candidacy.
  2. Warren delivered a strong debate performance and saved her candidacy.
  3. Sanders maintained his front runner status with a focused and consistent performance.

This Seems Bad

0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 20
  1. Coronavirus is not much deadlier than common flu, but scarier due to no vaccine and rapid mutation.
  2. Official tallies and scenes of quarantines in China may signify a city being written off.
  3. Salute to Wuhan citizens for their sacrifice during the coronavirus outbreak.

What If We Impeached Trump And No One Showed Up

0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 19
  1. Impeachment was seen as necessary but engagement between the parties is futile.
  2. Republicans struggle to acknowledge basic facts and enable Trump's behavior.
  3. The two-party system is broken, jeopardizing democracy unless drastic action is taken.

Top Ten Movies of This Awful Decade

0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 19
  1. The list includes top ten movies from this decade.
  2. Some notable movies are 'Parasite', 'Her', 'Guardians of the Galaxy series'.
  3. The author seems to enjoy spectacles created by Christopher Nolan.

"You Can Beat Me Now"

0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 19
  1. The situation in Hong Kong is complex, with tensions within China playing a significant role.
  2. China operates as an authoritarian state capitalism, not a traditional communist dictatorship.
  3. There is a thriving market of opinion in China, with political discussions happening despite certain restrictions.

Libertarian(s) Against Trump

0 implied HN points • 18 May 19
  1. Libertarians are speaking out against Trump
  2. Some libertarians have shifted towards supporting Trump
  3. Rep. Justin Amash has been honest about his stance against Trump

The History of the Third Industrial Revolution

0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 18
  1. The post discusses the history of the Third Industrial Revolution.
  2. The author is Scott Jennings.
  3. The post was shared multiple times on different platforms.

Surely nothing's happened in a couple years, right?

0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 17
  1. The post questions if anything has happened in a couple of years.
  2. The author expresses surprise that people voted for Donald Trump as President.
  3. The author hints at the possibility of returning to blogging in response to current events.

Well, then.

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 15
  1. The post is about a website called 'everythings.brokentoys.org'.
  2. The author is Scott Jennings.
  3. The post has a humorous tone with the phrase 'Nothing at all can go wrong with this!'

A Brief Programming Note

0 implied HN points • 07 May 13
  1. Scott Jennings is working for Portalarium on Shroud of the Avatar.
  2. Join the discussion on Broken Forum at brokenforum.com.
  3. Scott Jennings acknowledges the irony of working for Richard Garriott.

World of Tanks buys BigWorld

0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 12
  1. World of Tanks purchased BigWorld.
  2. $45 million was spent on the acquisition.
  3. The acquisition involved a middleware firm.

So, Yeah.

0 implied HN points • 25 May 12
  1. The author is considering restarting their blog.
  2. The blog is titled 'So, Yeah.'
  3. The blog URL is everythings.brokentoys.org.

Signs Your Game May Be Popular, #4

0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 12
  1. Signs of a popular game include visits from influential people such as congressmen.
  2. Engaging official forums can indicate popularity of a game.
  3. Having notable personalities contribute to discussions shows your game's popularity.

My Life With The Jedi Kill Kult

0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 11
  1. The story in games can profoundly impact character progression.
  2. SWTOR emphasizes storytelling but leans heavily towards being a game.
  3. Initial gameplay in TOR seems like a single-player experience alongside others.