ShroudedScribe's recent activity
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkEnded up buying a 3D printer! The ~comp related use case I'm currently working on is printing parts for my server rack. I got a spool of ABS filament to handle the heat better than PLA - a...Ended up buying a 3D printer! The ~comp related use case I'm currently working on is printing parts for my server rack. I got a spool of ABS filament to handle the heat better than PLA - a previous print I had the library make for me started to sag/bend pretty quickly, and they only do PLA, so that was part of my motivation to buy a printer.
It's been fun to learn how to use the slicer, develop an understanding of different materials and temps required, etc. Even with a modern printer, there's certainly some trial and error, to the point I'm still too afraid to print things overnight as I want to monitor the webcam at all times.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentI love these types of games, so keep us posted! While you're currently in the early part of the dev process, maybe consider if you want to incorporate multiplayer co-op one day? Thinking about...I love these types of games, so keep us posted!
While you're currently in the early part of the dev process, maybe consider if you want to incorporate multiplayer co-op one day? Thinking about that from the start might help with future headaches.
Or if you're designing a purely single player experience that's completely fine too! I'm just being selfish and looking for more of these games to play with my partner. :)
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkI'm exploring purchasing a 3D printer, as someone with no experience with them. I think I'm capable of using one, but acknowledge I need to do a lot of research. I want something with at least a...I'm exploring purchasing a 3D printer, as someone with no experience with them. I think I'm capable of using one, but acknowledge I need to do a lot of research.
I want something with at least a 300mm print bed, and the QIDI Plus5 just came out, which is tempting. I don't really think I'd use multicolor, so not worried about that right now.
If anyone has any introductory resources they'd recommend, I'm all ears.
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Comment on Others that also have an aversion to onions, when is it OK? in ~food
ShroudedScribe LinkI've found my people! I've always hated onion in any form that isn't powder. I do appreciate the flavor onion powder brings to dishes, and I cook with it. But any other form of onion is hard for...I've found my people! I've always hated onion in any form that isn't powder. I do appreciate the flavor onion powder brings to dishes, and I cook with it.
But any other form of onion is hard for me to tolerate. I periodically try to test if my tastes have changed and give them another shot, but I've yet to come around to enjoying them across my entire life.
I can't help but wonder if it's environmental due to not having onions at a young age. My mom also hates onions and would never cook with them, etc. Or there's a chance it's genetic, but that seems less likely.
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Comment on Hawaiian caterpillar patrols spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts in ~science
ShroudedScribe LinkThis is a neat discovery. Are there any other animals that exhibit this type of behavior?This is a neat discovery. Are there any other animals that exhibit this type of behavior?
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Hawaiian caterpillar patrols spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts
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Comment on Atari makes Universal movie deal for ten iconic game properties in ~movies
ShroudedScribe LinkI wonder if Atari is thinking this will help propel their hotel venture. I'm skeptical as to if it will ever even be fully built.I wonder if Atari is thinking this will help propel their hotel venture. I'm skeptical as to if it will ever even be fully built.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentWell, I would argue you already are taking on the risk of collecting that type of content. If the organizer is filtering the images and choosing what to display, that's someone who provided their...Well, I would argue you already are taking on the risk of collecting that type of content. If the organizer is filtering the images and choosing what to display, that's someone who provided their address (payment info) taking a lot of risk to share inappropriate images.
But I fully respect you doing things within the confines of your own comfort level. And what you've built is already impressive!
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentDo you have plans to include the ability for the event organizer to make a curated gallery to share with others? That would be incredibly useful for all types of events. I'm envisioning allowing...Do you have plans to include the ability for the event organizer to make a curated gallery to share with others? That would be incredibly useful for all types of events.
I'm envisioning allowing the organizer to just select the photos they like, then they appear on the "public" side of the event, perhaps even at the same URL where photos are/were uploaded.
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Comment on The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThat wasn't immediately apparent to me, but looking up "TheStreet" I see how that might be the case. I first found this out from a blog post that was very meandering and hard to follow, and this...That wasn't immediately apparent to me, but looking up "TheStreet" I see how that might be the case. I first found this out from a blog post that was very meandering and hard to follow, and this article was much more concise, with sources cited.
I'll add this one to my list to avoid for the future, though.
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Comment on Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentCan I ask how you reached that conclusion? I just saw this article, and I assume Micron can't be the only company that will make similar agreements: Micron locks in historically high memory prices...Can I ask how you reached that conclusion? I just saw this article, and I assume Micron can't be the only company that will make similar agreements:
Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years
Micron has signed 16 SCAs, most of them covering 2026 to 2030, and that they involve a commitment to buy a certain quantity of product and pay for it in a pricing band that has a floor and a ceiling price. The floor price covers the historically high gross margins mentioned above, and the ceiling price means those who commit to an SCA are insulated if memory prices go even higher.
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Comment on The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link...The Trump administration has now asked OpenAI to stagger the rollout of its newest model, GPT-5.6, rather than release it broadly, The Information reported, a request Reuters later confirmed.
CEO Sam Altman told staff the government would be “approving access customer by customer” during the preview period.
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Frontier AI models are increasingly treated less like ordinary commercial software and more like a national security asset, something to be cleared, monitored, and occasionally pulled rather than simply regulated after release.
Two labs, two models, two ad hoc interventions inside a few weeks is no longer a coincidence. It is the default way Washington manages frontier AI launches right now, agency by agency, with no statute defining where the line sits.
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The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models
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Comment on What is your eleventh favorite video game? in ~games
ShroudedScribe LinkFirst thing that comes to mind is Ape Escape. I haven't played it in a long time, I remember the controls being a little jank, and I never beat it. But it was a unique concept, and I'd consider...First thing that comes to mind is Ape Escape. I haven't played it in a long time, I remember the controls being a little jank, and I never beat it. But it was a unique concept, and I'd consider giving it another shot. Reaches 11th place for nostalgia.
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Comment on Shopping around for a new-and-improved backup solution in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkI've been using Plakar for a while and am pretty happy with it. I have backups run at different frequencies based on the needs of each set of data, and then back up the most frequent snapshots to...I've been using Plakar for a while and am pretty happy with it. I have backups run at different frequencies based on the needs of each set of data, and then back up the most frequent snapshots to a cloud S3 provider on a less frequent basis.
It took me a while to figure out how to set it up the way I wanted, but it's been chugging along in the background now with no issues.
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Comment on Kings of the losers in ~life
ShroudedScribe LinkWhat I notice most from this article is that it appears incels believe women, and perhaps themselves, are static objects that never change. They seem to acknowledge physical changes, but not...What I notice most from this article is that it appears incels believe women, and perhaps themselves, are static objects that never change. They seem to acknowledge physical changes, but not mental and emotional growth.
This could be short term: if you ask someone out when they're having a bad day, their response will undoubtedly be swayed by that. It could also be long-term: many of us identify feeling like completely different people between decades (teenage years, 20s, 30s, etc.), and preferences and priorities can shift dramatically.
Part of me wonders if "giving up" is a facade. There have been times in my life I wished I could give up on finding a partner, because I was so incredibly depressed when single. But personally, I don't see how that could ever transform into completely and genuinely believing I would be eternally single.
As a side note, I met my long term partner on a dating app, and I took horrible profile pictures and am not anywhere near the top 20% of attractiveness. So it's possible.
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Comment on My partner says our relationship has always felt suffocating, but she does not know what she wants. What would you do? in ~life
ShroudedScribe Link ParentYou communicate it the best you can, from as neutral of an emotional state as possible. If your partner is kind to you otherwise, they probably aren't doing this to be spiteful. So give them the...How do you articulate this?
You communicate it the best you can, from as neutral of an emotional state as possible. If your partner is kind to you otherwise, they probably aren't doing this to be spiteful. So give them the benefit of the doubt and try to build understanding, while still openly sharing how it makes you feel. It's likely not something that will be resolved overnight (most relationship arguments aren't), so give it time, and give your partner grace if they are trying to improve but still fall into old patterns occasionally.
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Comment on My partner says our relationship has always felt suffocating, but she does not know what she wants. What would you do? in ~life
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThis is the first time in this thread I've seen you admit to having faults. I'm not trying to insult you, I'm just sharing an observation. I've written or thought things slightly similar to your...This is the first time in this thread I've seen you admit to having faults. I'm not trying to insult you, I'm just sharing an observation.
I've written or thought things slightly similar to your post. And it took me too long to realize that I was also a huge part of my relationship issues, it wasn't only who I was dating that held all the blame.
You've received a lot of good advice already, but I would add that you should ensure you are communicating effectively and responding appropriately. Some things I have learned over time:
- Just stating "the facts" is not enough, you need to share your emotions. If you can't do this, perform some introspection (perhaps with the help of therapy) to figure out why. It could be an emotion buried inside of you, or it could just be ineffective communication skills.
- Taking care of a partner is usually not just doing what you would want to receive if the roles were reversed. You need to understand each others' "love languages" and learn what the other actually wants and needs.
- Relationships involve compromise, but not everything can be negotiated. I had an ex who would completely ignore my texts and calls for a week at a time, and never explain why. I think this was her way of making the space she needed, but it wasn't something that worked well for me. My current partner used to shut down when she was upset, but over time she has learned how much that hurts me, and has adapted her behavior as a result. That doesn't mean she doesn't get upset, it doesn't mean she never asks for some space. It means we found a compromise that works for us.
All that said, even if you do have a lot to work on personally, it doesn't mean this relationship is going to work out. No one on tildes can tell you with certainty, it is for you to figure out.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life
ShroudedScribe LinkI think these talks should include the idea of the sister moving out. You can bring it up openly, perhaps by asking if your girlfriend would want to raise kids with her sister in the house? Be...There have been talks and expectations of a proposal next month on our anniversary and discussions of having kids on the horizon.
I think these talks should include the idea of the sister moving out. You can bring it up openly, perhaps by asking if your girlfriend would want to raise kids with her sister in the house? Be prepared to share your side, but rehearse how you are going to proceed in this conversation. Perhaps "soften" it by focusing on other truths - do you wish you had more solo time with your girlfriend? Does her sister's presence limit your intimacy (however that looks in your relationship)? Do you want to have the sister co-parent (crushes/romantic feelings aside)?
The reality is that you know how to handle this situation better than any of us do - this discussion is really just a sounding board to help you identify how you already want to move forward with this.
I've read to not bother unless you have an enclosure, though some have been successful with an open setup as long as they can keep temps stable and make sure there are no drafts, etc.
For the safety of ABS, the enclosed printer has a carbon filter, and I'm running an air purifier in the room. We also are not in the room while it's printing ABS. From what I've read, this should be sufficient.