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Comment on E-bikes make your city smaller in ~transport
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Comment on What game invented jumping on enemies? in ~games
Campy Link ParentThey didn't make the video unwatchable for me, but I do agree that the AI images stood out in a bad way. Plus, they didn't show anything essential. I think every instance could be replaced with...They didn't make the video unwatchable for me, but I do agree that the AI images stood out in a bad way. Plus, they didn't show anything essential. I think every instance could be replaced with gameplay footage or a slow pan of the timeline.
Still, I thought the writing, narration, and topic were good, and I encourage anyone to look past their distaste for AI and give it a shot. -
Comment on Help me find the perfect sandals? in ~life.style
Campy LinkAll of the recommendations here are good, but "original" model Tevas are my favorite. They are much lighter than Chacos and others, which is the feeling I want from sandals. The knurled texture is...All of the recommendations here are good, but "original" model Tevas are my favorite. They are much lighter than Chacos and others, which is the feeling I want from sandals. The knurled texture is great at keeping wet feet from sliding around. Probably not the "semi formal" look you're going for, but I really don't know that any sandal is going to fit that bill.
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Comment on Help me find the perfect sandals? in ~life.style
Campy Link ParentA thin wool blend sock like smartwool works especially well for S&S. For that matter, if OP hasn't tried performance socks with regular shoes, it can be a big help to keep your feet dry. I wear...A thin wool blend sock like smartwool works especially well for S&S. For that matter, if OP hasn't tried performance socks with regular shoes, it can be a big help to keep your feet dry. I wear cycling socks with regular shoes all the time. They don't add much cushion but are very thin and cool.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Campy Link ParentI'm happy to hear that you are actively writing, and I hope I didn't come across as overly didactic. My comment spoke more to my own experience than yours, and you likely have written more than I...I'm happy to hear that you are actively writing, and I hope I didn't come across as overly didactic. My comment spoke more to my own experience than yours, and you likely have written more than I have.
I think pen and paper is worth trying, though, even as just a supplemental method when you're in a writing funk. It has always given me a new context free from the years of mental baggage associated with tapping at a keyboard.
To address your main question directly: If you don't mind looking like a mega-hipster, there was a generation of portable word processors that function like typewriter with a small screen that offers basic editing features. I see them in thrift stores frequently, and they are not worth very much these days. Maybe the similarities to traditional typewriters will be appealing to you. The downside is that saving your work would probably involve a floppy disc and an obsolete file format. Perhaps someone else here has a suggestion for how to manage it.
Here is an example on eBay, although I'm not recommending this model or listing specifically: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194835586795 -
Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Campy LinkIt seems obvious, but since nobody has touched on this yet: why not a pen and paper? Not only would that eliminate the possibility for Internet distraction, I find it goes a step further and...It seems obvious, but since nobody has touched on this yet: why not a pen and paper? Not only would that eliminate the possibility for Internet distraction, I find it goes a step further and encourages a better writing process. Use a pen, not a pencil, and it will force you to keep writing forward instead of procrastinating by rewriting sentences. After you have it on paper, the task of transcribing will be less intimidating. Just think of it as copying what you wrote, not writing itself. You will inevitably edit your draft to some extent while typing it up, but you might also find that many of the sentences or paragraphs that you were initially unhappy with are acceptable in the context of a completed section. The transcription phase may require a limited distraction environment, but it might not need such drastic measures as you are pursuing now. You can only trick yourself so much, and there are plenty of ways to waste time on a computer without the Internet, e.g. rewriting things that don't need it. Limiting your Internet access is a fair measure to take in creating a good writing environment. However, I encourage you to consider if completely severing the possibility of a connection on your computer is a necessary step or if this project is just a form of procrastination from tackling what actually needs to get done, which is writing. Best of luck to you.
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Comment on Do you have any game sub-genres that you have a name for, but aren't big enough to be "official" sub-genres? in ~games
Campy Link ParentCare to give some example games or game play mechanics? It's clear that you are trying to preempt the obvious quip that "an MMORPG without the MMO is just an RPG" but a definition apart from...Care to give some example games or game play mechanics? It's clear that you are trying to preempt the obvious quip that "an MMORPG without the MMO is just an RPG" but a definition apart from semantics would help me better understand what you are describing.
I have worked in the bicycle industry for a long time, so I guess now is a good time to throw out my PSA on ebike buying for OP and anyone else here interested. I hope I don't come off as overly negative, or a "bike snob", but hear me out.
"Bargain" ebikes from Amazon, Costco, and many Chinese direct-to-consumer bands are, more often than not, e-waste waiting to happen. Margins are extremely slim even for even the biggest manufacturers, so when you see a bike with a huge motor and all the bells and whistles for less than anywhere else you can be assured that corners were cut somewhere. Component selection, quality control, and customer service are where I see most of these bikes suffer.
You will likely need to assemble and maybe maintain the bike yourself. If it comes pre-assembled from a store that doesn't have a dedicated bicycle service department, I can almost guarantee that it is assembled poorly. If you aren't comfortable working on a bike, consider if you want your first attempt to be assembling a vehicle that can easily go almost 30 miles an hour with you on it. Flats on a rear wheel motor can be a challenging repair that a lot of people don't expect. If you have electrical issues, don't be surprised if your local bike shop doesn't want to work on it. They probably have been burnt by bikes of poor quality, repairability and difficult to find replacement parts. You might get burnt by the same things, although I hope not.
There are good brands and bike shops that sell quality ebikes for little more all things considered. If price is a concern, look for brands like Aventon or Velotric that have a dealer network in addition to direct sales. If they have managed to keep retailers and service centers on board, it is an indication that they are of decent quality and are able to be repaired easily and in a timely manner. They still keep competitive prices and know how to cater to new and casual riders. If you have a dealer nearby, you can test ride different models, get professional advice, and go home with a fully assembled bike with a service guarantee. Ebikes made by the big brands from the traditional bike world like Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, Giant, etc. are all high quality and ride the best in my opinion, but I understand that they are out of a lot of people's price range.
Finally, don't get caught up in the arms race of high wattage motors. The odds of you needing more than 500w of power are very low. High power ebikes are often needless heavy, accelerate dangerously fast, or both. Fat tire ebikes with 750-1000w motors can easily weigh 80 pounds, which can be a challenge to transport and work on. Especially if you're commuting, get something that is light enough to pick up over a curb or maneuver through a door. The bicycle is already an incredibly efficient machine, it doesn't take much extra power to go quickly and easily.