F13's recent activity
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Comment on Help me test my chess bot in ~games
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Comment on WIFI APs and other network stuff in ~comp
F13 LinkI've used Ubiquiti in the past and have no real complaints, other than just not wanting to figure out the options for running the management software anymore. I swapped to Grandstream because of...I've used Ubiquiti in the past and have no real complaints, other than just not wanting to figure out the options for running the management software anymore. I swapped to Grandstream because of their on-device management interface that still syncs together (one node can act as a master and control the configuration of the other nodes).
I can definitely recommend that general topology as it's what I've been rolling for over a decade at this point.
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Comment on Help me test my chess bot in ~games
F13 Link ParentI tried selecting a different timing, but when I did so the "challenge confidencebuilder" button disabled itself.I tried selecting a different timing, but when I did so the "challenge confidencebuilder" button disabled itself.
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Comment on Help me test my chess bot in ~games
F13 LinkI almost never play rapid so I was on my back foot from the very beginning. But I abandoned a game and now it seems stuck in "waiting for opponent" when trying to start a new game.I almost never play rapid so I was on my back foot from the very beginning. But I abandoned a game and now it seems stuck in "waiting for opponent" when trying to start a new game.
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Comment on What Google thinks you're worth in ~tech
F13 Link ParentNot in all things. But in this thing, I do have that requirement, yes.Not in all things. But in this thing, I do have that requirement, yes.
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Comment on What Google thinks you're worth in ~tech
F13 Link ParentTo me the worst part wasn't the initial tweet (although I definitely do not appreciate any bone thrown to Trump et. al.), it was his language on Reddit surrounding the backlash. He tried to...To me the worst part wasn't the initial tweet (although I definitely do not appreciate any bone thrown to Trump et. al.), it was his language on Reddit surrounding the backlash. He tried to minimize, deflect, and used misleading language instead of clearly making a statement of "That's not what I meant, it was poorly worded, Trump is fascist and I do not support him".
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Comment on Tildes Survey #1: How old are you? (Results) in ~talk
F13 Link ParentI've come to see the violence inherent in the system.I've come to see the violence inherent in the system.
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Comment on MKBHD - Glass is glass || Or how the wording "scratch resistant" and "shatter resistant" misleads customers in ~tech
F13 Link ParentMight have as much to do with you and your peers aging and/or entering different parts of life with different risk factors.Might have as much to do with you and your peers aging and/or entering different parts of life with different risk factors.
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Comment on Vibe coding is just the return of Excel/Access, with more danger in ~comp
F13 Link ParentGenerally agreed, yeah, it is rare to need to explain why. But as another commenter said, too many comments is still better than too few.Generally agreed, yeah, it is rare to need to explain why. But as another commenter said, too many comments is still better than too few.
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Comment on Vibe coding is just the return of Excel/Access, with more danger in ~comp
F13 Link ParentI genuinely can't tell if you're joking. Comments that only re-explain what is happening are kinda useful, but the real place for comments is in providing context and the "why". An agent can't do...I genuinely can't tell if you're joking. Comments that only re-explain what is happening are kinda useful, but the real place for comments is in providing context and the "why". An agent can't do that because it is, by definition, not otherwise present in the code.
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Comment on Am I German or autistic? in ~health.mental
F13 Link ParentI definitely can do this. In fact at one point as a child I was frustrated at the realisation that just because I can imagine a sound, does not mean I am physically capable of making said sound.I definitely can do this. In fact at one point as a child I was frustrated at the realisation that just because I can imagine a sound, does not mean I am physically capable of making said sound.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
F13 LinkTired of not seeing progress in RDLs, I decided over the last few weeks to increase weight instead of reps. My best calculated 1RM is from a set of 275x11, but I cannot consistently do better than...Tired of not seeing progress in RDLs, I decided over the last few weeks to increase weight instead of reps. My best calculated 1RM is from a set of 275x11, but I cannot consistently do better than 8ish reps at 275. So I decided to up the weight, and see how many reps I can get, instead of keep the weight the same and target a given number of reps.
Well, last week I got 295x6, so this week I decided to just go for 3 plates (315). Happy to report I also got 6 reps at 315! That still doesn't beat 275x11 for a calculated 1RM but it's noticeable progress and a new milestone regardless, so I've been pretty pleased with myself 😁
I also was able to max out the calf raise machine (400lbs) for 12 reps, twice! That felt pretty good too.
This week also saw improvements in my ez-bar preacher curl (55x12, technically a 1RM improvement from last week's 50x15), bench press (165x10, beating out mid-Feb 160x10), and a couple of my accessory lifts.
I'm not really sure what I attribute it to other than just feeling a little higher energy generally for the past few weeks.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
F13 LinkAfter weeks of what felt like zero progress, I'm finally hitting some new PRs again! 165x10 bench for a new 1RM and I hit 295 for 6 reps on RDLs last week. That's not a new calculated 1RM but I've...After weeks of what felt like zero progress, I'm finally hitting some new PRs again! 165x10 bench for a new 1RM and I hit 295 for 6 reps on RDLs last week. That's not a new calculated 1RM but I've been having a really hard time getting back up to the 11 reps I did at 275 so I decided to just up the weight and see how long I can stay in the 6+ rep range.
Anyway, it feels really good to feel like I'm making progress again!
Probably related, but I have such a hard time finding the time to focus on anything other than my "typical" bodybuilding-esque routine. I need to be training for Kilimanjaro, and I want to be working on calisthenics, but those always feel like I'm taking away from my "core" workouts. Bleh!
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Comment on US Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids in ~lgbt
F13 LinkThis being related to a ban on talk therapy makes all the difference IMO. I don't think it makes sense to outright ban what kinds of things you can talk about, even in the context of "medical...This being related to a ban on talk therapy makes all the difference IMO. I don't think it makes sense to outright ban what kinds of things you can talk about, even in the context of "medical treatment".
This feels like a particularly poor battle to choose on the part of Colorado.
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Comment on "...new Nintendo published digital titles exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions." in ~games
F13 Link ParentUnfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if you still just get a download key in a physical cart.Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if you still just get a download key in a physical cart.
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Comment on Bernie vs. Claude in ~society
F13 Link ParentI'm not sure I agree, mostly just because of the implication that Claude (or any AI) has anything approaching the ability to act as a sort of "spokesperson". It gives the energy of "straight from...I'm not sure I agree, mostly just because of the implication that Claude (or any AI) has anything approaching the ability to act as a sort of "spokesperson".
It gives the energy of "straight from the horse's mouth", which feels like it should make the comments trustworthy or at least somehow meaningful, but they're not. Much like a parrot that is taught to repeat the phrase "death to America" doesn't actually harbour any particular ideology. Nor does the fact that it can repeat those sounds in that order say anything more than if it were repeating any other sounds.
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Comment on Getting global age assurance right: what we got wrong and what's changing in ~tech
F13 Link ParentOAuth can definitely do this already, if a place like id.me (or whatever alternative) just exposed a purpose-built scope.OAuth can definitely do this already, if a place like id.me (or whatever alternative) just exposed a purpose-built scope.
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Comment on What are your architectural hot takes? in ~design
F13 Link ParentI used to think Brutalism was ugly, but these days I really appreciate it in a lot of cases. I really like the hard lines, I think. My favorite examples tend to use lots of big windows, which both...I used to think Brutalism was ugly, but these days I really appreciate it in a lot of cases.
I really like the hard lines, I think. My favorite examples tend to use lots of big windows, which both keeps the space from feeling cramped, and naturally lends itself to sharp lines. Not to mention bright spaces allow for sharper shadows which itself creates new opportunities for lines.
I think most people's imagery of Brutalism is bunker style, though. Which I don't really love as much. But I think it's one of those cases where now that I've found versions of it that I love, even the "gross" versions are much more palatable.
One of my favorites: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Wichita_Public_Library_-_Main_Branch2_NRHP_100005629_Sedgwick_County%2C_KS.jpg
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Comment on This video is six minutes long! in ~tech
F13 LinkIt feels like he's overstating it a bit... But still, neat!It feels like he's overstating it a bit... But still, neat!
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Comment on What are you working through? in ~life
F13 Link ParentI appreciate it. The reality is so much messier than the simple story, though. Because as much as I love him and want more time together, I also am aware of the reality that he is something that...I appreciate it. The reality is so much messier than the simple story, though. Because as much as I love him and want more time together, I also am aware of the reality that he is something that is causing some other life plans to be on hold.
And it feels impossibly shitty to say I'm "waiting for him to die" but in some ways I am. It just all sucks.
Thanks! I've played a few games now and my general impression is it feels strong enough in the early game but totally falls apart and starts blundering mid game. Total gut feeling but maybe around an 800 rating?