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by asciimov 3y ago
You would have put some tape over the window to keep that from happening. Also erasing takes like 15+ mins, it wasn’t quick.
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by asciimov 3y ago
Will this cover all those product "review" videos that are clearly reading some copy or amazon reviews?
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by asciimov 3y ago
In my area it’s mostly done by the water department itself. They have people that drive around documenting violations, and the owner is directly billed. This is mostly done overnight. They also have a hotline for tattletales and HOAs and th
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by asciimov 3y ago
Yes the issues with the 737 Max 8 are significant. Major malfunctions are not the norm on airlines.
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by asciimov 3y ago
You and your enjoyment is no longer center to the recommendations. Ads/money, engagement, and your time are the only metrics that matter. Results these days seem worse then the old days of Altavista and Lycos.
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by asciimov 3y ago
> I believe the internet has gone full-circle… One of the most annoying things about the internet is avoiding the great enshittification cycle. I want things to be popular enough that there is traction but not popular enough that the Ad
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by asciimov 3y ago
It’s neat how there can be vast differences both regionally and within social circles. Here in Texas (I’ve been in central, west, and panhandle) dropping by was common through even the mid-2000s. While I don’t do this much anymore, for my p
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by asciimov 3y ago
> I wonder if we just started talking to each other less as well. We have. Sadly people aren't allowed to be bored long enough to decide that they should see what other people are up to. It used to be common to call or even drop by
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by asciimov 3y ago
It helps that stable versions lasted a lot longer back then, and things moved around a lot less. Nowadays if you need to change a setting, you not only have to contend with major version but what biannual revision of windows you are using,
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by asciimov 3y ago
Yeah, it's amazing. If I say buy an Apple iPhone and its very likely they turn up with an iPhone maybe not the one I told them but a new Apple iPhone. But if I say Samsung Android, they are just as likely to buy some weird no-name Andr
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by asciimov 3y ago
Sure does. I have no problem with using android, but as long as I have to do family tech support, I'll stick to iPhones.
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by asciimov 3y ago
I know a lot has changed in 10 years, but I'm sure glad to be done with flashing an alternative OS onto my phone to get continued support or to rid it of bloat.
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by asciimov 3y ago
Sure I can do that. It's a lot harder to tell older relatives, just go buy a Samsung Android. Likely they will come back with some low end android that the salesperson said was on sale. Where as If I tell, go get an Apple iPhone. They
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by asciimov 3y ago
I wonder, can I sync my iPods with Apple Devices?
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by asciimov 3y ago
Updates. No guarantee that you will get the next OS update even on a brand new phone. Which stinks when financial apps require you be on the latest OS. Yes, this happened to me a decade ago on 2 different Android devices. Since then I'
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by asciimov 3y ago
I’m surprised that the Sci-fi Channels Dune Miniseries from 2000 hasn’t been mentioned yet. While not a pretty as Villeneuve’s Dune, it does have its own visual charm and is able to tell more story in its 4.5 hour run time. Plus 3 years lat
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by asciimov 3y ago
New year and quarter for businesses, gotta show you made more money by spending less on salaries. They can fire now and still be covered by "the market made us do it". Fire now, and rehire for less in the next quarter or two. The
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by asciimov 3y ago
This is the bust side of the hiring frenzy of the past few years. Borrowing money isn't as cheap as it was, and investors get a better bang for their buck by letting it sit and earn interest. Many companies over-hired and now are tryin
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by asciimov 3y ago
> Paper matters... a lot! A lot of feathering and bleeding issues are because of the paper And paper doesn't have to be expensive either. You can find good paper even at walmart if you are willing to look up some reviews or try some
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by asciimov 3y ago
Uni Jetstream pens have been my daily for years now. Nice smooth ink that dries relatively quickly. My lefty partner loves them, so it's easy to keep our house stocked with them.
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by asciimov 3y ago
The best game changer for me was going with a mechanical pencil with a wider lead, because the lead doesn't break as often. Bic makes a 0.9mm mech that I can usually find locally. Slide on a foam gripper for a better holding experience
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by asciimov 3y ago
The performance parts of a pen are the nib, ink, and hand feel. All of which are cheap to make to a high standard unlike a race car with hundreds of parts made with extreme precision. The flashy bits of an expensive fountain pen are just th
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by asciimov 3y ago
You can find batteries online for under $20. They aren't too difficult to replace if you are patient and take your time. (Easier on 5th gen and earlier iPods). You can even order larger sized batteries if you free up some space with a
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by asciimov 3y ago
I like that this guy moves his meetups around. In my area, most of the meetups happen downtown, often around rush hour, making it very difficult for anyone outside of that area to attend.
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by asciimov 3y ago
I wonder, is it science that limits our payload sizes or is this just modern bureaucracy that forces so many launches. My money is on bureaucracy.
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by asciimov 3y ago
More middlemen these days, all looking for their handouts.
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by asciimov 3y ago
Y'all need to do a little research and test drive the car before you buy it!
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by asciimov 3y ago
That can be extremely difficult to do false information is spread widely. Say a story is published by the Associated Press and then is republished on hundreds of other websites.
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by asciimov 3y ago
So someone that is falsely accused of a rape or murder, that is widely reported, shouldn't have any recourse after the fact to have those stories removed from searches? Often news organizations will only report on the accusation and ra
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by asciimov 3y ago
10-12 hours back a week here. Life is so much better.

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