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Comment on Slate Auto to offer modular EV pickup for $20k with EV Tax Credit in ~transport
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - April 2025 - Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky in ~books
Requirement Link ParentOh god, give me like three more days.... I got distracted this month!Oh god, give me like three more days.... I got distracted this month!
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Comment on Slate Auto to offer modular EV pickup for $20k with EV Tax Credit in ~transport
Requirement LinkThis is so close to being a dream car for me. I'm not sure if it will quite make it though. I love the modularity and customization options. I think that a lot of tinkerers and 3-d printer types...This is so close to being a dream car for me. I'm not sure if it will quite make it though. I love the modularity and customization options. I think that a lot of tinkerers and 3-d printer types would be attracted to it and make some interesting third party accessories. Alternatively, I don't like that the audio solution is "a tablet mount and a bluetooth speaker (not included) holder." Perhaps there will be an aftermarket solution, but if none of the wiring harness is present, that starts sounding like quite the project.
Ultimately, I think it would be pretty cool to have a "tinker with it" electric car on the market, but I'm not sure they could reach an economy of scale to keep the price low enough to actually be a real life prospect. (Also, like Sodliddesu said, I'm not sure that I count on those tax credits sticking around.) -
Comment on Why are integrated batteries so accepted? in ~tech
Requirement Link ParentJust to edify you, because if I've retained this information in my brain for 30ish years, I need you to have it taking up space in yours. I know of two phones that had external battery chargers:...but I have never in my life seen an external charger for a phone battery; you have to charge it in the phone
Just to edify you, because if I've retained this information in my brain for 30ish years, I need you to have it taking up space in yours. I know of two phones that had external battery chargers:
The Motorola Star Tac
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The Motorola Micro Tac
Apparently the Motorola i370XL also had a charging dock that incorporated a slot for a backup battery.
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Comment on Why are integrated batteries so accepted? in ~tech
Requirement Link ParentI would suggest writing that letter to the consumer around the year 2013 when both phone models with user-serviceable and non-user serviceable batteries were on the market. They chose non-user...Whom should I contact to write an impassioned letter to produce a few trial phones with removable batteries to see current consumer demand?
I would suggest writing that letter to the consumer around the year 2013 when both phone models with user-serviceable and non-user serviceable batteries were on the market. They chose non-user serviceable models and that's how we got to where we are. Marketing may have played a role in it, sure, but user-serviceable just isn't a feature that consumers generally care about - despite the loud lamentations of us relatively few who do care.
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Comment on What's a game that you feel like you missed out on? in ~games
Requirement Link ParentThere's an irony that not only did the real product exist, there could have been some enhancements.... if only OP's dad was into A Bug's Life instead!There's an irony that not only did the real product exist, there could have been some enhancements.... if only OP's dad was into A Bug's Life instead!
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Comment on Temu and Shein are raising their US prices next week in ~finance
Requirement Link ParentI know I'm days late but I wanted to clarify because I didn't make it very clear in my original post: I didn't mean to imply that your post was an emotional reaction (or that emotions are bad or...I know I'm days late but I wanted to clarify because I didn't make it very clear in my original post: I didn't mean to imply that your post was an emotional reaction (or that emotions are bad or negative!) but that the inaction of Democrats - or even the incorrect ceding actions in the 90s - led to the pressure building up so that the right is taking childish, immature, purely emotional action.
I, too, am tired though of hearing that "maybe we shouldn't care if they take a little bit of trans rights." I do not believe in ceding the rights of anyone, especially minority populations (which is quite hard, as a Frenchman, I'm quite inspired to cede the rights of certain brains to communicate effectively with their attached bodies... it's how we solved so many of our problems in the past) I'm tired of Democrats capitulating to every whim of the right in general while not getting the same in return. -
Comment on Temu and Shein are raising their US prices next week in ~finance
Requirement Link ParentWhile I agree with your position that civil rights shouldn't be rolled back for anyone, your argument comes off as straw-man-ish (to my reading of both sides). I don't think the argument is that...While I agree with your position that civil rights shouldn't be rolled back for anyone, your argument comes off as straw-man-ish (to my reading of both sides). I don't think the argument is that Democrats need to take any action of concession otherwise the other side will do emotional and destructive actions. I think the argument is that when Democrats look at a situation like trade, where there is reasonable, mathematical, economic evidence of what the situation is and what the future looks like, it is prudent to take sensible, prudent action instead of letting the pressure build up to the point of emotional reaction. I would preclude your examples as they are not sensible or prudent and are not reactions to any data other than an emotional reaction to a potential slippery slope.
I think it's possible to be both an idealist and a pragmatist but the intersection can not be a concessionist. -
Comment on Temu and Shein are raising their US prices next week in ~finance
Requirement Link ParentDoesn't matter if Temu (for example) never has to pay a tariff: they will raise prices based on both real and perceived costs. If Wal-Mart gets to raise prices, why shouldn't Temu? They want to...Doesn't matter if Temu (for example) never has to pay a tariff: they will raise prices based on both real and perceived costs. If Wal-Mart gets to raise prices, why shouldn't Temu? They want to make bigger profit, too, and as long as they are cheaper in real or perceived terms, they will still be the choice for price-sensitive shoppers. Temu can especially justify raising prices because they won't be the bad guy in the situation, Trump will be; after all, he put these evil tariffs in place that are ruining your ability to buy cheap clothes.
This is not to say I agree with the actions, I personally think they are fairly abhorrent. But capitalists are going to capitalist.
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Comment on Monsterpatch: A cozy monster-collecting RPG in ~games
Requirement Link ParentThe monsters are called MoNs. While probably fairly legally defendable, it doesn't scream "legally distinct from Pokemon" to me.The monsters are called MoNs. While probably fairly legally defendable, it doesn't scream "legally distinct from Pokemon" to me.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Requirement LinkKinda less fun one than I would normally comment: I mean prep every Sunday. Bang out 4-5 lunches for the week to make the work days easier. This week I knocked it out with a really simple lunch:...Kinda less fun one than I would normally comment:
I mean prep every Sunday. Bang out 4-5 lunches for the week to make the work days easier. This week I knocked it out with a really simple lunch:- Chicken Breast-marinade in mayonnaise (crazy, I know) and salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs. Slap it in a hot skillet, no oil as the mayo acts as oil. Juicy, delicious chicken.
- wild rice-just boiled in some light stock. Managed to get a very near ideal water-rice ratio and ended up with my preferred level of "tooth" to the grain
- mushrooms and kale-braised the mushrooms in butter and garlic. Once all the liquid released from the mushrooms, tossed some chopped kale in to wilt with the lid off so the liquid would evaporate. Best part of the meal, the right amount of heavy flavors in a lighter dish.
I also bake a loaf of bread pretty much every week. Last week I didn't have enough flour, so I scaled the recipe. Then I realized I didn't have any flour for kneading. Assuming the bread wasn't going to be great anyway, I used some rough cornmeal to flour my counter. Well, I messed up because it might be the best loaf of bread I've ever made and I just know I'll never accurately recreate it.
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Comment on What is one of the coolest museums you've visited? in ~travel
Requirement Link ParentNot noise at all! That's a fantastic itinerary for an afternoon/evening in MPLS! I mean, you'd have to swap in something for Pracna, maybe Owamni or Sanjusan (or go upstairs to Kado No Mise if you...Not noise at all! That's a fantastic itinerary for an afternoon/evening in MPLS! I mean, you'd have to swap in something for Pracna, maybe Owamni or Sanjusan (or go upstairs to Kado No Mise if you really like your date!). I miss the city and think MPLS is slept on hard.
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Comment on What is one of the coolest museums you've visited? in ~travel
Requirement Link ParentSome of the absolutely most impactful museums I have been to would be described this way. Though I haven't been to the particular museum you're talking about (added to my list for if I'm ever in...absolutely fantastic, but not very fun
Some of the absolutely most impactful museums I have been to would be described this way. Though I haven't been to the particular museum you're talking about (added to my list for if I'm ever in Berlin), the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum was powerful enough to break me to tears - as a 14 year old in front of friends, nonetheless. While not exactly fun I think it's an important role that museums play to deeply challenge ourselves, which is in some abstract sense "fun-adjacent," at least for myself.
I'll also have to add the Bordeaux Wine Museum to my list if I ever make it there. I, too, have extensive experience (from being in industry, not from being particularly skilled or intelligent or passionate about the topic) and find I can't go on winery/distillery tours anymore due to hearing the exact same beginner presentation everywhere. It would be refreshing to get to learn new things at a museum/tour!
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - How is it going with Elder Race? in ~books
Requirement LinkI have the ebook. So that's a start. I'm emboldened by everyone's comments on the ease of read, believing that I will have it done in time to discuss. Thanks @boxer_dogs_dance for scheduling an...I have the ebook. So that's a start. I'm emboldened by everyone's comments on the ease of read, believing that I will have it done in time to discuss. Thanks @boxer_dogs_dance for scheduling an easier read after a harder read (among all the other things you do!)
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - How is it going with Elder Race? in ~books
Requirement Link ParentI hear that all the cool kids are finishing Hyperion late and resurrecting the discussion thread. You want to be a cool kid, right?I hear that all the cool kids are finishing Hyperion late and resurrecting the discussion thread. You want to be a cool kid, right?
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Comment on Apple TV+ promotion: $3/month for three months in ~tv
Requirement Link ParentI really hate to be the bearer of bad news Which is a shame because it was such a hearfelt show and I felt it was building towards something. I think there's a world where a third season could...I hope a third season is coming.
I really hate to be the bearer of bad news
Which is a shame because it was such a hearfelt show and I felt it was building towards something. I think there's a world where a third season could have rounded out the story and ended satisfyingly.
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Comment on Minneapolis local bookstores in ~books
Requirement Link ParentOh this post is making miss the Twin Cities something fierce. I'd second trying to use the blue line, if possible, if only because you get to see some of Minneapolis. Uncle Hugos/Moon Palace is a...Oh this post is making miss the Twin Cities something fierce. I'd second trying to use the blue line, if possible, if only because you get to see some of Minneapolis. Uncle Hugos/Moon Palace is a bit of a walk but you can reward yourself by flicking off the old police department (Or making a statement about how the libs are destroying the city, if that floats your boat, but Moon Palace will probably scare you too much to go into if that's your persuasion) and then treat yourself to a beer at Arbeiter (if you drink. In MPLS, everyone drinks so, gird yourself for that either way.)
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Comment on It's official, Switch 2 Joy-Con will not feature Hall Effect sticks in ~games
Requirement Link ParentShould you run into stick drift problems in the future: Guilkit makes replacement hall effect joystick for the Switch. They are like $20, some of the kits come with the tools you need, and they...Should you run into stick drift problems in the future: Guilkit makes replacement hall effect joystick for the Switch. They are like $20, some of the kits come with the tools you need, and they are pretty easy to install. Much cheaper and more permanent than buying more joycon!
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2025 - Hyperion by Dan Simmons in ~books
Requirement Link ParentI would echo this comment. I was very impressed by Simmons' ability to bring different and consistent ethical and philosophical structures to the individual characters. You can tell that Simmons...I would echo this comment. I was very impressed by Simmons' ability to bring different and consistent ethical and philosophical structures to the individual characters. You can tell that Simmons did a good amount of research and genuine understanding and comprehension to be able to write not just Christian concepts but Jesuit Christian concepts and follow it up later with a range of Jewish arguments on suffering and sacrifice. I am not as well versed in Islamic philosophy so I couldn't speak remotely knowledgeably on how well represented any philosophic school was presented in the book, but I did recognize some Islamic influence in there as well.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2025 - Hyperion by Dan Simmons in ~books
Requirement Link ParentI felt the Consul's story was... decent. It felt like there was a lack of actual draw to Hyperion though. The other pilgrims all had direct, usually Shrike-related, reasons to go to or return to...I felt the Consul's story was... decent. It felt like there was a lack of actual draw to Hyperion though. The other pilgrims all had direct, usually Shrike-related, reasons to go to or return to Hyperion. The Consul was less direct. The other weakness of his story is that his story gets you emotionally invested in his grandfather, not him. I personally felt a bit let down with the "reveal" after the first 3/4 of his story. However, I liked it more than M. Lamia's story, and it felt like a breath of fresh air after that one. I really couldn't jive with the detective-noir vibe that petered out a third of the way into the story. I liked the last third of her story enough and found the AI concepts compelling enough but I just really didn't like the storytelling style (or the voice acting as much in that part of the audiobook, not that the audiobook would be winning any awards from me to begin with.)
Ah, thanks for looking into that. I couldn't get the configurator to work well enough to mess around with it too much. Hopefully, as the vehicle is supposed to be modular, many of those upgrades can be purchased after the fact - or at least some of the reasonable ones... I don't see adding A/C as a realistic post-purchase upgrade.