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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
Banazir LinkBecause it's an acronym, I would say it's "MILFs". One could also argue that since "Mothers" is the plural part, MILF is both singular and plural. I am not making this argument, but bringing up as...Because it's an acronym, I would say it's "MILFs".
One could also argue that since "Mothers" is the plural part, MILF is both singular and plural. I am not making this argument, but bringing up as a potential (wrong) option.
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentWell, I guess I stand corrected. I haven't played around with AR much recently, just a constellation viewing/id app, but that's just taking location and accelerometer data to figure out where...Well, I guess I stand corrected. I haven't played around with AR much recently, just a constellation viewing/id app, but that's just taking location and accelerometer data to figure out where you're pointing your phone. I'm glad that it's easier to ID nature now, but I worry because that also makes it easier to ID people from footage.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentAs already mentioned, the seasoning isn't the issue, rust is. Seasoning is a protective layer, so losing it means losing protection. The steam and consistent heat is likely to cause spots of...As already mentioned, the seasoning isn't the issue, rust is. Seasoning is a protective layer, so losing it means losing protection. The steam and consistent heat is likely to cause spots of damage, which is where rust spots will form. Surface rust isn't the end of the world, a quick scrub with steel wool or even just a scouring pad should remove it. If left alone though, you'll have to break out sandpaper or power tools depending on how bad the rust is.
In a way, I'm hoping I'm wrong, so best of luck! Also, this experiment might need to be done over time with multiple washes.
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentYes, but accurately determining which bird (or bug, or specific tree species) seems like an extra challenge. Do you know how many yellow and black spiders there are in the midwest?Yes, but accurately determining which bird (or bug, or specific tree species) seems like an extra challenge. Do you know how many yellow and black spiders there are in the midwest?
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Comment on These tacky men with ridiculous glasses want you to wear them too in ~life.style
Banazir Link ParentSee, the idea of a Halo or Iron Man HUD really appeals to me, but when I think about what I would actually put on the HUD I find it hard to justify. I don't want a constant information stream...See, the idea of a Halo or Iron Man HUD really appeals to me, but when I think about what I would actually put on the HUD I find it hard to justify. I don't want a constant information stream about what I'm looking at, I don't have a quantifiable health value to keep track of, and I generally know how to navigate to most places I'm trying to go.
If we can come up with genuine everyday utilities, then I think the appeal will grow. As it is, I can only see getting occasional use out of smart glasses, like identifying plants and bugs on a hike, and even that is a harder task than you would think.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentI think it's because people got into the mentality of "this can last long enough to be an heirloom" without realizing that cast iron can last that long just because it's a giant chunk of metal....I think it's because people got into the mentality of "this can last long enough to be an heirloom" without realizing that cast iron can last that long just because it's a giant chunk of metal. They're not delicate, keeping them clean and dry is really the only requirement for longevity. It's not like our grandmas avoided cooking specific foods or using specific tools, they just cooked.
I'm in the same boat as you regarding using my cast iron, with the only difference being that I don't use soap often because I don't find it necessary for cleaning the pan most of the time.
The dishwasher comment seems weird to me. There's plenty of nice kitchen stuff that definitely shouldn't go in the dishwasher, including cutting boards and good knives. Washing one more item isn't that much of a burden, and if I do the pan first it can dry on the stove while I clean the other two.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
Banazir LinkI've been using cast iron since my first apartment in college, before that it was a camping-only tool. I honestly don't understand why people act like it's harder to use, these are the pans that...I've been using cast iron since my first apartment in college, before that it was a camping-only tool. I honestly don't understand why people act like it's harder to use, these are the pans that settlers used in wagons as they travelled west - the pans can take abuse and be just fine. You can use any utensils on it, cook anything in it, and as long as it stays clean and dry in the meantime it will outlast you.
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I only season mine when I do something stupid, like leave it on high heat for too long or put a lid on it and forget that I didn't actually clean it*. When I do have to season it, I just oil it lightly and throw it in the oven at 350° F for an hour, then I'll repeat if it doesn't look quite right. Any kind of fat or grease works, I use canola because that's what we cook with. I got a big pack of chicken thighs once and ate them for a week by roasting them (2 in the skillet at 400′ F for 30 mins), that was the best the seasoning ever looked.
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I got one of those chainmail scrubbers and I just use that and hot water. Most stuff just lifts free, and even stuck-on sauces and burnt food comes off with the scrubber. If there's congealed fat, like leftover gravy or bacon grease, that gets removed before I take it to the sink to avoid clogging drains. After that, I dry over the stove on low heat, add a drop or two of oil, and it's ready to use. It sounds complex, but is it really different than using any other pan in that regard? Remove solids, scrub, dry, store properly.
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I got cast iron because I didn't have much money and I needed a "do it all" pan. Cast iron was the perfect choice. The unexpected part was wanting more, so now I have three skillets, two dutch ovens (one with legs for use with charcoal while camping), a pizza steel, a baking dish, two muffin trays, a loaf pan, and a carbon steel skillet (like cast iron but thinner). I am now "that guy" and friends and family come to me for advice.
*My wife used my dutch oven to boil some yucca, then put the lid on it and left it on the stove. She thought I cleaned it, I thought she cleaned it, nobody checked for a week and we were both too lazy to move the stuff needed to put it away. The inside was rusty enough to need scrubbing eith aggressive sandpaper and a complete re-seasoning. This is probably the worst I've done with my cast iron though.
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Comment on Slate Truck preorder starts at $24,950 in ~transport
Banazir Link ParentI've seen Ford Mavericks used as fleet trucks around town, including by the local parks department. It's a hybrid, so not exactly equivalent, but there's a demand for inexpensive high-utility...I've seen Ford Mavericks used as fleet trucks around town, including by the local parks department. It's a hybrid, so not exactly equivalent, but there's a demand for inexpensive high-utility pickups, and the Slate was designed for that. If you can set up charging at some home location, then you can easily service a small area with them. The SUV configurations would probably work as light-duty work "vans" as well, although they obviously don't have the capacity a real cargo van does.
Personally I think the Telo is better for the average consumer, having access to more seating by default without giving up the utility of the bed is a big plus. Also, it doesn't look like the SUV configurations for the Slate add more doors, so you'll be entering like a 4-seater coupe and that just doesn't seem comfortable for adults and teens to use.
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Comment on Slate Truck preorder starts at $24,950 in ~transport
Banazir Link ParentTelo has much more features out of the box than Slate does, as far as I can tell. A bigger cab means more trim and furnishings, and the Slate pickup is already light on interior comforts.Telo has much more features out of the box than Slate does, as far as I can tell. A bigger cab means more trim and furnishings, and the Slate pickup is already light on interior comforts.
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Comment on What are some seemingly silly things in your life that have practical purposes? in ~life
Banazir Link ParentThe majority of my general-purpose tool set (pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, etc) is from a kit I bought when I was six. I had to replace the hammer when the fiberglass handle broke on the one from...The majority of my general-purpose tool set (pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, etc) is from a kit I bought when I was six. I had to replace the hammer when the fiberglass handle broke on the one from the kit, but everything else has stuck around. 25 years later, the kit is going strong!
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ sends Hollywood running to Reddit for new ideas in ~movies
Banazir Link ParentThat's why I mention comparing the old good ones with the ones that get the most attention now. I know popular doesn't necessarily mean good, but that was basically the metric back then. The...That's why I mention comparing the old good ones with the ones that get the most attention now. I know popular doesn't necessarily mean good, but that was basically the metric back then. The difference seems to be that readers were more discerning, or at least had different tastes, if you go back a decade.
I do admit that I haven't gone through as much of the newer entries in the "must read" list on r/HFY as I did when I first got into the genre. I should probably do that before making much more of a judgement, but I have been checking the recent top stories (usually one-shots and short series) more recently.
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ sends Hollywood running to Reddit for new ideas in ~movies
Banazir Link ParentI think that there has been a general conflation of HFY and Humans are Space Orcs. The former, especially the stand-outs, highlights a lot of positive qualities of humanity in an alien setting,...I think that there has been a general conflation of HFY and Humans are Space Orcs. The former, especially the stand-outs, highlights a lot of positive qualities of humanity in an alien setting, although there were elements of humanity being hidden monsters as well. The latter feels more like it leans on Humanity WTF, and it really feels like newer series incorporate that more.
I really miss the old classics and Must Reads, old being 5+ years ago. Early Deathworlders, Retreat! Hell, The HEL Jumper, Prey, First Contact Protocols, they all had something that just feels missing when I browse top stories today. Maybe that's just me being elitist about a subjective difference, but I do feel like the HFY genre has shifted for the worse as it has grown popular, and I don't know if I should be happy or sad that it has grown popular.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentAlso, since it's Linux-based, what's stopping me from installing the right toolchains required to compile and install something like surf or dillo? I'm sure Tildes will run fine on those, possibly...Also, since it's Linux-based, what's stopping me from installing the right toolchains required to compile and install something like surf or dillo? I'm sure Tildes will run fine on those, possibly sites like HN, Lobste.rs, and maybe old Reddit too.
I'd suggest compiling Firefox but I don't want to know how long that would take on that hardware, and cross-compiling for a new platform can be a bit messy.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir Link ParentIt's not that original. SailfishOS has been around for a while now, but it has had very limited hardware support. This is just one more piece of dedicated hardware for it. They're basically just...It's not that original. SailfishOS has been around for a while now, but it has had very limited hardware support. This is just one more piece of dedicated hardware for it. They're basically just using the Commodore brand to sell a device that does everything halfway.
Also, SailfishOS hasn't been available in the US in the past. I have no clue how well this will work over here because of that.
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Comment on Commodore Callback flip phone in ~tech
Banazir (edited )Link ParentYou can get a new smartphone with decent specs for less than this, not just used ones. I have the Moto G 2026, I think it was $300? The problem I see here is that it offers just enough friction to...You can get a new smartphone with decent specs for less than this, not just used ones. I have the Moto G 2026, I think it was $300?
The problem I see here is that it offers just enough friction to break casual users out of scrolling loops, but it's odd enough to not attract casual users.
Since it can run Android apps, you can install a normal browser via an apk file.I just don't see this hitting its mark, and definitely not for the price it goes for.Edit: the FAQ states there is a system-level block that prevents installing a browser at the system level. I don't know how they'll enforce that, but I'll take their word on it for now.
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Comment on Why young men sound "less manly" in ~humanities.languages
Banazir Link ParentThe chemicals in our water make the frickin' frogs gay!The chemicals in our water make the frickin' frogs gay!
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Comment on Polyphia - CAN YOU FEEL IT (2026) in ~music
Banazir LinkI haven't had a chance to watch/listen yet (been in public places without headphones), a friend who shared this warned that the video has "various degrees of disturbing imagery". Not sure what...I haven't had a chance to watch/listen yet (been in public places without headphones), a friend who shared this warned that the video has "various degrees of disturbing imagery". Not sure what that entails, but the thumbnail has an image of the U.S. president and a certain late island owner. I do trust this friend on these kinds of things though.
Just thought I'd warn people before they clicked, Polyphia is good enough that I'll still give it a listen when I can.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentAre you a Brit? What you're describing is what we call a broiler in the States, at least in the regions I've lived.Are you a Brit? What you're describing is what we call a broiler in the States, at least in the regions I've lived.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Banazir Link ParentWhen was the last time you actually grilled your grilled cheese? It should be a griddled or skilleted cheese sandwich. Alton Brown has made the only true Grilled Cheese sandwich that I'm aware of.When was the last time you actually grilled your grilled cheese? It should be a griddled or skilleted cheese sandwich. Alton Brown has made the only true Grilled Cheese sandwich that I'm aware of.
New acronym unlocked: Mothers I'd Like to Very Enthusiastically Sex