Aerrol's recent activity
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Comment on New electric-powered locomotive designed for harsh winters unveiled near Edmonton Canada in ~transport
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Comment on Reddit announces new limits on moderating large subreddits and for moderators to remove content sitewide in ~tech
Aerrol Link ParentYep. My wife and her good friend are now regular reddit users when neither would touch it even a few years back despite my regular suggestions for communities to my wife. It's just a totally...Yep. My wife and her good friend are now regular reddit users when neither would touch it even a few years back despite my regular suggestions for communities to my wife.
It's just a totally different demo these days. Reddit is losing (has lost?) its charm but I think we won't really see it totally implode until the chaos gets so bad that the quality of submissions is notably not even worth reading anymore. Hence I hope digg or something else more public than tildes takes off. I like the quality here but I miss 2015 reddit's constant generation of quality reviews, comments, and original content (rip /r/unearthedarcana)
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Comment on The storm hits the art market in ~arts
Aerrol (edited )LinkFascinating. I went into this expecting an article on how AI art is killing sales, and instead got something that looks to me surprisingly like the Canadian housing market. The key paragraph for...Fascinating. I went into this expecting an article on how AI art is killing sales, and instead got something that looks to me surprisingly like the Canadian housing market. The key paragraph for me:
Each case is different, but many voice the same laments: Overheads are killing businesses. Sales are down. It’s no longer fun. Primary pricing is untenable. Major collectors have stopped buying art or significantly reduced their spending. The next generation isn’t there to take over from the old guard. The art world has become bloated, and there isn’t an easy way to cure the malaise.
Like in real estate, we see boomers used to their speculation driving prices ever upward and now shocked that the market no longer can justify their absurdly over valued 'investments'. I'm sure there's some art nouveau version of avocado toast these boomers are blaming.
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Comment on Wikipedia is resilient because it’s boring in ~tech
Aerrol LinkWonderful article and a great time to remind everyone that Wikipedia functions purely on donations! One of the few charitable donations I'm happy to keep rolling because I trust them to make good...Wonderful article and a great time to remind everyone that Wikipedia functions purely on donations! One of the few charitable donations I'm happy to keep rolling because I trust them to make good use of the money.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (September 2025) in ~health.mental
Aerrol Link ParentFirst, I'm so sorry that this happened to you. You and your family didn't deserve this and the pain much be unbearable. Second, based even on your short comment I'd bet a lot that you're a kind...First, I'm so sorry that this happened to you. You and your family didn't deserve this and the pain much be unbearable.
Second, based even on your short comment I'd bet a lot that you're a kind person. And that's a great thing! But something a lot of kind people really struggle with is this: it's okay to be a jerk sometimes.
You're right, people won't understand. It's going to get under your skin when they're unintentionally hurtful. But you don't owe anyone your compassion. Especially not when you're hurting. Putting kindness and compassion is good for the world and good for your soul, but it's not a REQUIREMENT. And right now? You're suffering and going through a tragedy. Fuck everyone who doesn't understand, if they can't see how serious it is they're not worth the time of day.
Even close family and friends. Boundaries are always really important to maintain but now especially is the time to be enforcing some very rigorously. Focus on healing and being with the people who support that.
You can get through this. I believe in you!
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Comment on Seeking videos of mastery in action in ~creative
Aerrol LinkOoohhh I have a great, if old, series of hockey videos that fit this to a T: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSSPBo7OVSZujzuRFKSHql88nvEfRX9tE&si=zmmD18orPCnr-QB-Ooohhh I have a great, if old, series of hockey videos that fit this to a T:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSSPBo7OVSZujzuRFKSHql88nvEfRX9tE&si=zmmD18orPCnr-QB- -
Comment on Letting younger children access Fortnite - Looking for opinions in ~games
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Comment on Letting younger children access Fortnite - Looking for opinions in ~games
Aerrol (edited )LinkI think the fact that you're comfortable taking it away after giving it says to me you should go with your wife's suggestion. Not much risk in giving it a go. The general unease you feel I think...I think the fact that you're comfortable taking it away after giving it says to me you should go with your wife's suggestion. Not much risk in giving it a go.
The general unease you feel I think is the
fact(edit: assumption) that Fortnite is a massive MULTIPLAYER game. Meaning you lose the ability to curate their exposure to the evils of Internet folk. That plus the predatory fomo driven in game economy are very valid concerns. But the flipside is they definitely have friends already playing, and imo its better to let them engage on limited terms with your involvement and supervision than to begin to seek it out at other venues.And FWIW I was playing starcraft online by myself from age 10 or so and weathered the internet abuse just fine. Probably should've had parental guidance but I don't think it's a massive issue.
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Comment on Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall in ~finance
Aerrol LinkI did not follow the intricacies of what happened, but I strongly recall a lot of discussion about how Evergrande's collapse would lead to the implosion of the entire Chinese stock market. That...I did not follow the intricacies of what happened, but I strongly recall a lot of discussion about how Evergrande's collapse would lead to the implosion of the entire Chinese stock market.
That clearly hasn't happened, which given the size of Evergrande I do think you have to call a policy win for the CCP. I can't recall the last time any Western company of similar size was allowed to fail instead of being bailed out at massive taxpayer loss.
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Comment on I had an idea for a Crusader Kings, but about rich families in Victoria-Modern Era. What could go wrong? in ~games
Aerrol Link ParentSo I'm an avid paradox game fan with low modding and coding experience, but I'm curious reading this comment especially: why not just work on a Victoria 3 mod? Or a CK3 Mod? I haven't played the...So I'm an avid paradox game fan with low modding and coding experience, but I'm curious reading this comment especially: why not just work on a Victoria 3 mod? Or a CK3 Mod?
I haven't played the latest dlc but it sounds like the trade has been revamped nicely. Is the core of why you don't want to use Victoria as a starting base the it the family nature of things being too hard to abstract in that engine? If so, the real interesting question to me is how you tie the personal nature of CK to something new. If it's just ck with a focus on money and trade, that sounds like it'd be faster to try an overhaul of ck3 with a focus on adjusting the adventuring bands into a family company instead. Or maybe adjusting the administrative domicile.
Anyways, just my two cents. I don't mean to be overly negative, it's a very intriguing idea and I'd love to give it a kick if you get it playable. But it seems to me much more likely to be something you can achieve in a playable state as a mod.
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Comment on MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing in ~tech
Aerrol Link ParentThere's a little bit in the article but it's not very convincing or clear: How companies adopt AI is crucial. Purchasing AI tools from specialized vendors and building partnerships succeed about...There's a little bit in the article but it's not very convincing or clear:
How companies adopt AI is crucial. Purchasing AI tools from specialized vendors and building partnerships succeed about 67% of the time, while internal builds succeed only one-third as often.
This finding is particularly relevant in financial services and other highly regulated sectors, where many firms are building their own proprietary generative AI systems in 2025. Yet, MIT’s research suggests companies see far more failures when going solo.
Companies surveyed were often hesitant to share failure rates, Challapally noted. “Almost everywhere we went, enterprises were trying to build their own tool,” he said, but the data showed purchased solutions delivered more reliable results.
Other key factors for success include empowering line managers—not just central AI labs—to drive adoption, and selecting tools that can integrate deeply and adapt over time.
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Comment on The troubling decline in conscientiousness [especially in younger Americans] in ~life
Aerrol Link ParentI agree with you completely and want to add that on top of the painting of this as a moral failing, the undertone to these types of 'kids these days' discussions is that they are somehow...I agree with you completely and want to add that on top of the painting of this as a moral failing, the undertone to these types of 'kids these days' discussions is that they are somehow permanently broken. It's disrespectful and infuriating, unwarranted superiority complexes dressed up as pity.
No, the kids aren't broken and weaker than you were as a kid. Give them a chance to stabilize and live without constant stress and falling living standards, and these markers will rebound.
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Comment on One Piece | Season 2 first look in ~anime
Aerrol Link Parent... RIGHT? I never would've guessed in a million years that wacky One Piece would get the best adaption.... RIGHT? I never would've guessed in a million years that wacky One Piece would get the best adaption.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (August 2025) in ~health.mental
Aerrol Link ParentThank you! You are spot on that it feels like a mixture of 'oh thank God it's done' exhaustion and paranoia that we're going to somehow eff this up and lose it as I wait for our accountant to...Thank you! You are spot on that it feels like a mixture of 'oh thank God it's done' exhaustion and paranoia that we're going to somehow eff this up and lose it as I wait for our accountant to update financial statements to submit to the government so we can get started...
But you're also right that I've learned so much by doing this, and I really should take more pride in that.
Thanks for taking the time to pick me up!
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (August 2025) in ~health.mental
Aerrol Link ParentWhat ifs will always seem superior right after a raw moment, but it sounds to me like you gave it a chance to try and be a bigger person and preserve some relationship gently. I would be proud of...What ifs will always seem superior right after a raw moment, but it sounds to me like you gave it a chance to try and be a bigger person and preserve some relationship gently. I would be proud of your heart instead of regretting the outcome.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (August 2025) in ~health.mental
Aerrol LinkI have been working two jobs since the start of 2021 - my startup and a tough day job. We recently finally won a big grant that's a massive milestone for the startup and... I don't feel the...I have been working two jobs since the start of 2021 - my startup and a tough day job. We recently finally won a big grant that's a massive milestone for the startup and... I don't feel the elation I would've expected? I chalk it up to being stressed for too long and having too much to do all the time, but idk. Feels a bit sad to reach the mountain top and realize the reward is a bigger mountain.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Aerrol Link ParentThe level selection stage was pretty short lived, haha. But it did exist! And we played almost purely custom maps, most famously Avanti. ... I feel terrible because I was on our highlander team...The level selection stage was pretty short lived, haha. But it did exist! And we played almost purely custom maps, most famously Avanti.
... I feel terrible because I was on our highlander team around 2010-2012 or so and I can't remember KITH or your username 😬. Sorry!
Thanks for the invite! I will try to check it out sometime but I worry my ego will not be able to handle being terrible now lol
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Aerrol LinkShoutout to Axl's TF2! My favourite online community ever. Shame we had to grow up and move on 🥲Shoutout to Axl's TF2! My favourite online community ever. Shame we had to grow up and move on 🥲
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Comment on How do you practice self love? in ~health.mental
Aerrol LinkA lot of nice advice here, but a really simple one that's helped me as another self-loathing internet friend: writing down affirmations about myself every day. I use 5-minute journal, but really...A lot of nice advice here, but a really simple one that's helped me as another self-loathing internet friend: writing down affirmations about myself every day. I use 5-minute journal, but really could do just do it in a phone notes app. It prompts me for 3 things I'm grateful for + 1 affirmation/I am... statement every morning, and to name good things that happened today + a lesson I learned every evening. They key I've found is to remember that the small glimmers are sometimes most important. I feel better when I say to myself "I like my creativity" and then go and imagine an ant-sized community of elves living among the leaves of the trees outside.
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Comment on Atari has agreed to acquire Thunderful Games for roughly €4.5 million – will own around 82% of shares, subject to shareholder approval next month in ~games
Aerrol Link... Atari is still a company? Doing things? I honestly had 0 idea. What have they made in the last decade?... Atari is still a company? Doing things? I honestly had 0 idea. What have they made in the last decade?
Because the overhead lines are not a widespread infrastructure. Presumably they will be used to top up the batteries during use and reduce their power drain where possible.
As for the use case, the point is to begin to decrease the use of diesel powered engines where possible and demonstrate the capacity for electric powered trains to move cargo in Canada's harsh climate. I hope they're looking at spin offs of their technology as weathering Canadian winter should be an easy sell for electric cargo trucks, among other things.