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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
Jambo Link ParentMaybe that's where it differs, I don't call my mom or dad or boss etc sir or ma'am, I answer questions from the waiter "yes sir" or someone who asks if I know if it's going to rain today "no...Maybe that's where it differs, I don't call my mom or dad or boss etc sir or ma'am, I answer questions from the waiter "yes sir" or someone who asks if I know if it's going to rain today "no ma'am" - it's not at all been about any kind of hierarchy for me/my family growing up, just pleasantries. I suppose I'm in the gray a bit on that one.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
Jambo Link ParentI live in TX and have never considered sir/ma'am as anything other than polite/respectful. I grew up in a very religious home and went to a private Catholic school k-8, but began to doubt around...I live in TX and have never considered sir/ma'am as anything other than polite/respectful. I grew up in a very religious home and went to a private Catholic school k-8, but began to doubt around age 8 or so[1], and fully diverged (privately) by the time I was maybe 14 or so. There were plenty of things that were deeply tied to religion that were 'normal' but I never thought this as one of them.
Just a random data point, not meant to say anyone is correct/incorrect over the subject.
[1] - my school invited a "healer" of some kind who sat in our church with my class and many of our parents and told us he was chosen by God to help pray and heal illnesses and ailments. I have a knee issue which causes discomfort among other things and have had it since around age 5 or so. I told the guy this, he said he would help me. He placed his hand on my knee, murmured something, and eventually said "do you feel the warmth of my prayers?" ... I said yes, but I knew what body heat was at that point ... He said he rid me of my issue and praise God and all that. Total whack job and I was just stunned, even at 8 years old, that my teachers and parents believed the crap this guy and others were doing and saying.
P.s. - I still have the knee issue some 30 years later. Must not have prayed hard enough, tough luck.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Get hyped countdown thread in ~games
Jambo Link ParentThat's very inspiring, I am excited to see how it comes along! I have been daydreaming off and on about what I may want to put effort into this time around, I started super late last time around...That's very inspiring, I am excited to see how it comes along! I have been daydreaming off and on about what I may want to put effort into this time around, I started super late last time around and didn't feel like I had much IRL time to play so I didn't really do anything other than build my house. I'll have to keep soul searching :)
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft - Get hyped countdown thread in ~games
Jambo LinkI'm very excited, been anticipating it since the announcement thread. I invited my brother to play as well!I'm very excited, been anticipating it since the announcement thread. I invited my brother to play as well!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft: What do you want to see in the next season? in ~games
Jambo Link ParentThanks! I may take that day off, I'm super ready to jump back in.Thanks! I may take that day off, I'm super ready to jump back in.
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
Jambo Link ParentMouse button switches are rated in the millions of clicks, even if I used it 100 times a day, every day, it would last my lifetime. They say the battery should last multiple years, so even if it...Mouse button switches are rated in the millions of clicks, even if I used it 100 times a day, every day, it would last my lifetime. They say the battery should last multiple years, so even if it were quartered, at worst it'd last 6 months before needing a charge. Hardly an inconvenience imo
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
Jambo Link ParentI was actually fairly interested in it towards the beginning of the pitch as I find myself, multiple times a week (sometimes multiple times a day), where I think up something as I'm falling asleep...I was actually fairly interested in it towards the beginning of the pitch as I find myself, multiple times a week (sometimes multiple times a day), where I think up something as I'm falling asleep or driving or at a meeting etc. But most of the time it's inconvenient for me to write or speak it into my phone, and I don't wear a smart watch.
It would be very handy for me to just push a button on a screenless, silent device, quietly make a note, and done. I'd happily pay $75 even if it is pennies worth of parts if it worked well and was durable.
The thing that instantly killed it was when they mentioned that at the end of its life, you send it to them to recycle. Hell nah. You could have so easily made it wirelessly chargeable, even if you quartered the battery life to do so. It'd charge in a matter of a few minutes. Immediately lost all interest.
I may be in the minority who would find it useful but even for me, if you are making a dead simple product, it needs to last. I'm the type to enjoy an old work truck with manual locks, windows, rubber floor, no a/c, because they are meant to last for a billion years of hard work. I miss products that just work and never die. This type of product is a prime candidate to bring that back a little.
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Comment on Sailing skill is live on Oldschool Runescape as of two weeks ago in ~games
Jambo LinkI've never played RuneScape, in middle school into high school it was straight diablo 2 and age of empires for us, then WoW and CoD took over. I could watch a video or 2 but to rouse up...I've never played RuneScape, in middle school into high school it was straight diablo 2 and age of empires for us, then WoW and CoD took over.
I could watch a video or 2 but to rouse up discussion, can you give a 5-mile-high overview of what the game is about? Is it basically collector simulator? Are there skill/passive trees for spells/attacks? What is your goal when you log in?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jambo Link ParentI haven't played in a while, the 20 dollar per hero thing kind of scares me off. I watch kripp play it and it seems pyg is in a bad spot, he and Vanessa are my two favs. I liked one weapon Vanessa...I haven't played in a while, the 20 dollar per hero thing kind of scares me off. I watch kripp play it and it seems pyg is in a bad spot, he and Vanessa are my two favs. I liked one weapon Vanessa builds but I have a feeling I'd have to stick to a burn build with vents and stuff like that.
I'm hoping they'll eventually make in-game ways to gain heroes, their monetization has shifted so much since alpha that it's not out of the realm I hope
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Comment on How has AI positively impacted your life? in ~tech
Jambo Link ParentIt was a case of verifying the info it gave me. I gave a response to beardyhat with more details but basically I sent some pictures and a schematic that came with the saw (inside of the electrical...It was a case of verifying the info it gave me. I gave a response to beardyhat with more details but basically I sent some pictures and a schematic that came with the saw (inside of the electrical box) and it correctly identified a couple of issues. I checked the diagram myself after it pointed out the issues and it was correct.
The most impressive part to me was mentioning what it couldn't verify, which ended up helping me find another issue (the heater I mentioned in my other comment).
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Comment on How has AI positively impacted your life? in ~tech
Jambo (edited )Link ParentI sent it a picture of the wiring as it was, the diagram of the saw, and some questions about each of the components. It did quite a good job at identifying certain connections that needed to be...I sent it a picture of the wiring as it was, the diagram of the saw, and some questions about each of the components. It did quite a good job at identifying certain connections that needed to be checked against the diagram, and when I checked them, they were indeed not correct.
It also told me it couldn't tell whether the heater was the correct or not. I didn't even know what that was but I'm glad it mentioned to check it because it turns out the heater that was in the saw was too big and was not an effective safeguard. I was quite impressed it called that out simply because it couldn't verify it based on my photo.
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Comment on How has AI positively impacted your life? in ~tech
Jambo LinkI'm a web dev and use AI for a number of tasks. I'd say my overall efficiency has gone up maybe 15-20%, as most of my day to day is not coding but meetings and req gathering and other junk. I do...I'm a web dev and use AI for a number of tasks. I'd say my overall efficiency has gone up maybe 15-20%, as most of my day to day is not coding but meetings and req gathering and other junk. I do use it for some note summarizing but mostly for code gen and porting legacy stuff to more modern tech stacks. It constantly gets things wrong so I am always fixing what it gave me but it still does ultimately save me some time.
It also helps me in my hobbies, it helped me rewire a table saw that someone had improperly wired before I had it, and it has given me decent information on feeds/speeds for my CNC machine when I'm too lazy to calculate chip load on my own.
I could say many a number of negative things about AI and I enjoyed my job significantly more before it became mainstream, but I'll stop there so as to keep with the positive theme of the thread.
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Comment on Considering the RAV4 hybrid in ~transport
Jambo Link ParentThanks for the reassurance. I am quite good at talking myself out of things so the fact I haven't been able to do so here probably means it's the right way to go (at least for me)Thanks for the reassurance. I am quite good at talking myself out of things so the fact I haven't been able to do so here probably means it's the right way to go (at least for me)
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Comment on Considering the RAV4 hybrid in ~transport
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Considering the RAV4 hybrid
I am looking to replace our current vehicle (17 expedition) because of some issues (1st gen Ecoboost... eats plugs every 30k miles, runs rich, poorer than expected milage, plus the looming threat...
I am looking to replace our current vehicle (17 expedition) because of some issues (1st gen Ecoboost... eats plugs every 30k miles, runs rich, poorer than expected milage, plus the looming threat of cam phaser and timing issues common to this motor) and the fact we don't really need the space anymore now that my kids are out of the full size baby seats and our dog doesn't travel with us much anymore (because we don't travel much anymore..).
I have always bought used. The expedition I bought with 70k miles on it and now it has around 135k. I'm growing tired of swapping cars every 3-4 years, so I started doing research a few months back and the name that keeps coming up again and again is the RAV4.
I test drove one to make sure I fit (6'3" and certainly no stranger to cheesecake) and the fit was nice. I used to drive a 13 Ford focus so I figured it would be fine, and it was. I think I'm most interested in the hybrid drivetrain as the allure of the e-cvt (chunky planetary gear system, no clutches, seems incredibly bulletproof) is quite tempting. Not to mention we mostly drive city and the better mpg is a nice bonus, but the cost difference between the 2 make that a bit of a moot point. I realize the long term cost of batteries and "cable gate" but I'm not too concerned.
My reservation is that based on the used sales figures for these newer (23+) rav4s, it just doesn't make sense to buy used. If I buy the one we want new, it's around 41k out the door. This would be the most expensive vehicle I've ever purchased by an 8k margin.
Our payment versus our current car would go up about 200 per month, but our gas costs will go down about 130 per month so the delta isn't huge. Since the resale value on these vehicles is so high, I'd be "right side up" on the value within 18 or so months. However, the ultimate goal for this car is to have it for 15+ years.
I've never not had a car payment because I had transmission issues or engine issues with them all. I had a Pontiac g6 with transmission issues, a GMC sierra with transmission issues, the focus had the dreaded DCT, I had a ram truck for a little bit which was falling apart almost as soon as I bought it (snapped 3 manifold bolts within 500 miles of owning it just to start), and now we have this expedition.
I'm kind of tired of American car brands at this point, I seem to be eternally let down and churning through vehicles. I want something safe, reliable and that will drive for decades. With that, the RAV4 seems to hit the mark. It's not a sexy option but I don't really care about that. I've heard it described as a dishwasher on wheels - an appliance, not an exciting driver. That sounds appealing for what I want this vehicle to be.
I guess the reason I'm making this post is to consider whether this is a good idea. I'm not really worried about whether I can afford it (I can), I just don't like spending money and this would be a lot of it. Having said that, it's value seems to be projected to hold up extremely well, just as most Toyotas do, and as you can see from my previous vehicles, I'm not used to that. I want a very long term vehicle but I also want to know that if something in my life changes and I need to get rid of it, it will have decent resale value.
I considered the crv hybrid and the cx-50 hybrid (which has the Toyota drivetrain) but with the crv I felt less happy about extreme long term reliability (newer hybrid system so hasn't been battle tested as much yet) versus the RAV4, and the cx50 is a mazda which doesn't inspire tons of confidence. Maybe they've gotten better but my brothers 2012ish (can't recall exactly) mazda3 was riddled with electrical issues and the center console broke (we think the dealer knew about it and tried a jank repair due to some tape we found) and Mazda wouldn't do anything to fix it (the dealer nor nearby dealers and Mazda customer service themselves).
Anyway, every time I start researching I always come back to the RAV4.
I don't want a 2026 model because I don't buy new models on their first years, plus they look worse than the previous models.
What are your thoughts on the cSUV market?
Edit: I'm in TX so cold isn't an issue 95% of the time as far as hybrid battery issues go
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft: What do you want to see in the next season? in ~games
Jambo LinkWill this be 1.21.4 as well? Is this a paper server? I think I may have asked last time but I forget :)Will this be 1.21.4 as well? Is this a paper server? I think I may have asked last time but I forget :)
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Comment on Catfishing - the Wikipedia guessing game in ~games
Jambo LinkNorthernLion plays this from time to time (part of the dles I think), the couple of times I tried to play it I just laughed at how little I know 😅 I like playing timeguessr, foodguessr, raddle and...NorthernLion plays this from time to time (part of the dles I think), the couple of times I tried to play it I just laughed at how little I know 😅
I like playing timeguessr, foodguessr, raddle and scrandle
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
Jambo Link ParentI have a pair of ath-m50s and I was disappointed by them, they creak and I can hear the cable every time it moves at all... Does no one else experience this? I sent it to AudioTechnica as they...I have a pair of ath-m50s and I was disappointed by them, they creak and I can hear the cable every time it moves at all... Does no one else experience this?
I sent it to AudioTechnica as they said they believed it was repairable and paid 50 dollars and when I got them back they were in exactly the same condition as when I sent them. I was pretty put off by AT at that point.
Since then I've been using some hd550 for now but the headband is nearing the end of its life (it fits much looser than the ath did).
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Comment on Jane Goodall, chimp expert, dies at 91 in ~enviro
Jambo LinkI was lucky enough to attend a lecture featuring Ms. Goodall last year at SMU Tate. It was a great experience that went by way too quickly. She had wonderful stories to tell. She worked towards...I was lucky enough to attend a lecture featuring Ms. Goodall last year at SMU Tate. It was a great experience that went by way too quickly. She had wonderful stories to tell.
She worked towards her goals right until the end - I'd be proud to have even 1/100th of her conviction. RIP
Elytras are already accessible actually! I can fetch you one if you'd like