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Is this poll pointless?

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Resardiv said:
I didn't expect the list to be that big :eek: Must've cost you a fortune to purchase them. Jesus that's large.
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Nah I got it off of Humble Bumble for like 25 bucks. Keep track on Humble for Hellboy bundles. You might need to buy multiple. :V

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The main line of canonical continuity stuff is 94 volumes. Each volume is 4-7 (usually 5) chapters.
So, yeah, pretty big. Takes a while to read.
 
Right, forgot that comics are digital, thought you got the printed version.
Summer is my reading season as I usually don't have the energy to read during uni. Currently reading The Last Wish, about 60 pages and can't complain. Book and game Geralt really feels like the same person.
 
I have all The Witcher books on my Kindle. Got halfway through the first one and then for some reason stopped. I prefer actual physical books though.
 
Do you remember when Amazon erased Orwell's 1984 from everyone's Kindle? (It proved they could do it.)

Aside: Local files are great, it's the same argument made for collecting physical media.
As far as local PDF's go (like Humble Bundle's fare), they are great, though the source links can be —updated— between downloads if they so chose, making future retrieval of the files potentially give different versions than the originals.

Aside #2: Though I have not seen it done, PDFs can have active javascript within, so who knows what can be done with that? Perhaps even an auto-update.

AI Overview

Automatically updating a PDF using JavaScript is not directly possible due to the nature of PDF files. PDFs are designed as static documents, meaning they are not intended to be dynamically updated like a webpage. However, there are a few approaches you can take to achieve a similar effect:


Server-Side Updates with JavaScript


  • Concept:
    The PDF itself remains static, but a server-side script manages updates. When a user opens the PDF, it can trigger a JavaScript call to the server to check for updates.
    • The PDF contains JavaScript to send a request to a server.
    • The server script checks if a newer version of the PDF exists.
    • If an update is available, the server sends a response with the URL of the new PDF or an FDF file containing the URL.
    • The PDF's JavaScript then downloads and, if possible, displays the new version.
  • Limitations:
    This method relies on specific PDF viewers (like Adobe Acrobat) that support JavaScript and the doc.submitForm() function.
JavaScript PDF Libraries


  • Concept:
    These libraries allow you to create or modify PDFs programmatically. Instead of updating a PDF, you generate a new one with updated content.
    • PDF-lib: A versatile library for creating and modifying PDFs in JavaScript environments.
    • jsPDF: A client-side library for generating PDFs directly in the browser.
    • IronPDF: A server-side library for PDF creation and manipulation.
  • Limitations:
    This approach is not about updating the existing PDF in place but rather creating a new one.
Document Actions and JavaScript


  • Concept:
    JavaScript can be embedded into the PDF to perform actions when the document is opened or interacted with.
    • Add JavaScript actions to document events (e.g., "Document Open").
    • Use JavaScript to populate fields with dynamic data (e.g., current date).
  • Limitations:
    This method is useful for adding dynamic elements but does not change the core content of the PDF.
Considerations


  • Security: Be cautious when running JavaScript in PDFs, as it can pose security risks.
  • Compatibility: JavaScript support in PDF viewers is not universal.
  • User Experience: Consider how the user will handle the update process.
In summary, true "auto-updating" of a PDF in the way that a webpage updates is not feasible with JavaScript alone. The best approach depends on your specific needs and the level of control you have over the PDF generation and user environment.
 
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CrimsonRose said:
I prefer actual physical books though.
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Ironically, as a computer technician, I prefer that as well. Had this realization in college with not only books but also courses.

I've always enjoyed Hellboy/BPRD stuff but never got into reading it consistently or keeping up with it. Like many comics, it just goes on too long. The only series I read most of was Ultimate Spider-Man because I got them in a mail subscription growing up. Eventually stopped keeping up with it. The only other comic-like thing I know I've read a good chunk of in sequential order is Berserk and JoJo's which I only got about a third of the way through what they offer. At least with Ultimate, I made it through the first whole era of Peter and a little bit afterwards.
It's the same reason I don't fuck with a ton of TV shows/animes/whatever. Witcher stuff I'd like to read one day but like Lemony Snicket, I'll die with a pile of stuff I meant to read beside my deathbed.

I remember hearing that if you spent a few seconds at each exhibit in some chain of museums + time to travel there, it'd take you like 3 lifetimes or some shit. The world is an oyster but you can't finish your dinner so maybe you should ask permission to be excused from the table.
 
SquidWard said:
I remember hearing that if you spent a few seconds at each exhibit in some chain of museums + time to travel there, it'd take you like 3 lifetimes or some shit. The world is an oyster but you can't finish your dinner so maybe you should ask permission to be excused from the table.
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Same with everything, innit? Can't read all books, not even all first pages. Can't listen to all albums, not even every first song on them. Can't fuck all bitches, not even if you limit yourself to anal. Can't kill all jews, not even if your name is Hitl... Wait. I don't want to go there. I'm pro Israel, for fuck's sake.

Can't watch all Liam Neeson movies without wanting to kill yourself.

Which reminds me: where the Hell is @Serge13? You think he finally snapped and did it? :dance: Could cats be nibbling on his ears and nose as we speak?
 
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