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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
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Comment on EV discussion thread in ~transport
Wafik Link ParentI completely agree that there is currently no better EV Sedan option than the Model 3. I have a 2022 Model 3. How are you liking the refresh? Has the ride quality truly improved? Is it noticeable?...I completely agree that there is currently no better EV Sedan option than the Model 3. I have a 2022 Model 3. How are you liking the refresh? Has the ride quality truly improved? Is it noticeable? Have you missed the stalks? Anything else you like or dislike between your 2019 and 2024?
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Comment on EV discussion thread in ~transport
Wafik Link ParentFair, that's a better way of putting it. I'll edit my post.Fair, that's a better way of putting it. I'll edit my post.
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Comment on EV discussion thread in ~transport
Wafik (edited )Link ParentYeah everything is going to be too expensive and haven't been around long enough to be cheap enough. I can't speak for the EUV, but I would avoid towing with the Model 3 as Tesla could choose not...Yeah everything is going to be too expensive and haven't been around long enough to be cheap enough. I can't speak for the EUV, but I would avoid towing with the Model 3 as Tesla could choose not to cover it under warranty if they think towing damaged the car.
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Comment on iOS 18 is here with RCS and homepage customization features in ~tech
Wafik Link ParentCan't speak for everyone, but I'm in Canada. Sending pictures was never really a problem. Sending videos would be so compressed they were unwatchable. Now they look normal and if they are...Can't speak for everyone, but I'm in Canada. Sending pictures was never really a problem. Sending videos would be so compressed they were unwatchable. Now they look normal and if they are compressed I can't tell.
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Comment on iOS 18 is here with RCS and homepage customization features in ~tech
Wafik Link ParentAgreed. I honestly assumed Apple would never want to play nice with RCS. Totally fine with still being that weird green bubble guy. Added bonus that it works well.Agreed. I honestly assumed Apple would never want to play nice with RCS. Totally fine with still being that weird green bubble guy. Added bonus that it works well.
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Comment on EV discussion thread in ~transport
Wafik LinkI have a 2022 Tesla Model 3. Don't hate me, I got it before Elon went full Nazi. I fell in love with Tesla and EVs in general when a family friend let me drive his 2013 Tesla Model S. Worked for...I have a 2022 Tesla Model 3. Don't hate me, I got it before Elon went full Nazi. I fell in love with Tesla and EVs in general when a family friend let me drive his 2013 Tesla Model S. Worked for Tesla in 2017/2018. Turns out, not the job for me. Still loved the product. I was finally in a place to buy my first Model 3 in 2020. Loved that car, but with the crazy prices during the pandemic I was able to trade it in for more than I bought it brand new.
I love everything about the Model 3 even with Elon's endless quest to try and make it worse. My second Model 3 is missing a radar but thankfully still has parking sensors. I have a 100km+ round trip daily. I can charge at home, so it costs me about $2-3 a day to do my commute. The car is fun to drive. I love one pedal driving. I love the minimal interior. I could go on. It's not perfect. The ride is rougher than my 2014 Focus, but apparently they fixed this in the refreshed Model 3 but I haven't driven it yet. I had an issue with electric motor but it was fixed under warranty and no other issues.
I don't need an SUV and there are not enough affordable Sedan EVs. With the Federal rebate in Canada, the base model 3 is the best bang for your buck EV there is in my opinion. Sadly, I can no longer recommend Tesla because Elon has aggressively gone out of his way to prove how terrible he is.
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Comment on EV discussion thread in ~transport
Wafik Link ParentYeah, don't do it. I love EVs but if I needed to do serious towing I would avoid it. The range loss is significant and most charging locations are not setup for charging while towing. This means...Yeah, don't do it. I love EVs but if I needed to do serious towing I would avoid it. The range loss is significant and most charging locations are not setup for charging while towing. This means you have to drop your trailer, charger and then hook back up on top of already charging more because of the range loss. The only way it would make sense in my opinion at this time is if you're towing something short range on the regular and can plug in at both destinations.
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Comment on iOS 18 is here with RCS and homepage customization features in ~tech
Wafik LinkAs an Android user with an Apple wife, RCS implementation is the best thing ever. Apparently it is the simple things in life that excite me in my old age.As an Android user with an Apple wife, RCS implementation is the best thing ever. Apparently it is the simple things in life that excite me in my old age.
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (September 2024) — Version 1.1 adds an in-app YouTube player in ~tildes
Wafik LinkI think everyone here knows Tildes will never be large enough for you to make a living developing this app. Thank you again for this amazing service. At this point, if you just keep the app...I think everyone here knows Tildes will never be large enough for you to make a living developing this app. Thank you again for this amazing service. At this point, if you just keep the app functioning I'm happy and any added features are just a pleasant bonus. Take as long as you want or need.
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Comment on The carbon tax is good for Canadians. Why axe it? in ~enviro
Wafik Link ParentEven if we move past the Liberal failure to communicate the benefits of the carbon tax to Canadians, they are also failing at communicating that the only reason PP wants to end the carbon tax is...Even if we move past the Liberal failure to communicate the benefits of the carbon tax to Canadians, they are also failing at communicating that the only reason PP wants to end the carbon tax is to help out his rich friends. It's just a bonus that idiots come along for the ride with him.
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Comment on While web browsers warm to AI services, holdouts remain including Vivaldi in ~tech
Wafik Link ParentAh, I had no idea they made their own. Thank you! Going to have to give the browser a try finally.Ah, I had no idea they made their own. Thank you! Going to have to give the browser a try finally.
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Comment on While web browsers warm to AI services, holdouts remain including Vivaldi in ~tech
Wafik Link ParentCan I trouble you to expand on this? I use Brave because I am lazy and it just works, but would prefer to use a browser with less shitty people involved. What is Vivaldi doing that makes them...Also appreciate their commitment to keep ad-blocking viable.
Can I trouble you to expand on this? I use Brave because I am lazy and it just works, but would prefer to use a browser with less shitty people involved. What is Vivaldi doing that makes them better for ad blocking then Chrome or Firefox?
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Comment on PS5 Pro technical presentation hosted by Mark Cerny - Out November 7th for $699.99 in ~games
Wafik Link ParentI know no one asked, but it's also $959.99 Canadian. That's more than my bi-weekly mortgage payment... That number breaks my mind for a console. I was going back and forth if the pro would be when...I know no one asked, but it's also $959.99 Canadian. That's more than my bi-weekly mortgage payment... That number breaks my mind for a console. I was going back and forth if the pro would be when I jump in on this console generation or stick with PC gaming. Sony just made that decision really easy for me.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Wafik Link ParentThanks for this. I finally got into Remake on my PC with the intention of being ready to play Rebirth when it eventually makes its way to PC. I'm allowing myself to not 100% the game to prevent...Thanks for this. I finally got into Remake on my PC with the intention of being ready to play Rebirth when it eventually makes its way to PC. I'm allowing myself to not 100% the game to prevent myself from going insane, which is much easier to do knowing that nothing carries over to Rebirth. It was nice to read your approach to playing it, I will probably do the same thing. I think the thing that annoys me the most about Remake is being interrupted mid attack and wasting an ATB bar. The number of times I have been in the middle of casting Cure only to get hit, interrupted, lose ATB, have a character die, then go through the hassle of getting enough ATB to revive and heal is a real slog. It's not like the battles are hard, just time consuming.
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Comment on Thinking out loud: A US service to help you move to where your vote will count the most in ~talk
Wafik Link ParentYeah it does seem they prefer election interference over offering popular policies.Yeah it does seem they prefer election interference over offering popular policies.
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Comment on Thinking out loud: A US service to help you move to where your vote will count the most in ~talk
Wafik LinkI guess that's potentially easier than reforming the election system. Do you think there are enough people willing to do that?I guess that's potentially easier than reforming the election system.
Do you think there are enough people willing to do that?
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Comment on Microsoft Graveyard: a website for tracking dead and soon-to-be-dead Microsoft products in ~tech
Wafik Link ParentYeah, this feels like an attempt to have something similar to the list for Google, although I'm not sure any company is as prolific as Google when it comes to killing off services.Yeah, this feels like an attempt to have something similar to the list for Google, although I'm not sure any company is as prolific as Google when it comes to killing off services.
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Comment on If you could send someone to any historic moment, who and when? in ~talk
Wafik Link ParentI feel like you made the argument for Q and I'm here for it.I feel like you made the argument for Q and I'm here for it.
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Comment on If you could send someone to any historic moment, who and when? in ~talk
Wafik Link ParentAgreed and well put. Yes, witnessing the resurrection would be compelling evidence. I would still have a hard time believing Jesus had actually been resurrected. Could I bring a medical doctor...Agreed and well put.
Yes, witnessing the resurrection would be compelling evidence. I would still have a hard time believing Jesus had actually been resurrected. Could I bring a medical doctor with me? I have no reason to believe that such a thing ever occurred, so I suppose I would need to rely on this magical power knowing when it happened and taking me there.
I do. I feel like you can always put in more layers if you're too cold but you can only take off so many layers if you're too hot.
I live in southern Ontario so I would say the climate is perfect for my preferences. I enjoy the summer, but definitely prefer fall and winter. I run hot, so I'm just a lot more comfortable these times of year.
As for the dark, I'm a night owl, so definitely enjoy night time. I would say I probably have no strong feelings either way so the shorter days don't really impact me.