chundissimo's recent activity
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Comment on Godot 4.7 released in ~games
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Comment on Any fellow software engineers using paid GitHub copilot? in ~comp
chundissimo LinkI mean it seams pretty easy to say “if you want me to use AI then you actually have to pay for it, otherwise I’m just gonna keep doing things how I was”, right? I doubt they’ll pull back any time...I mean it seams pretty easy to say “if you want me to use AI then you actually have to pay for it, otherwise I’m just gonna keep doing things how I was”, right?
I doubt they’ll pull back any time soon. The corporate class is smitten with AI and I don’t think that will change for now. I’ve personally seen CEOs moan about spend on other things while simultaneously saying they must spend as much as possible on AI or they’ll “be left behind”. Coworkers were actively tracked down and applauded for being top AI spenders.
As most SWEs seem to be, I’m also on the receiving end of the AI push by the executive class. Not loving it. BUT at least my company is willing to put their money where their mouth is. If tomorrow I hit a Claude limit that was obstructing me, the CEO would personally approve increasing that limit without hesitating. Is that healthy? No I don’t think so, but at least it’s not hypocritical.
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Comment on Nintendo Direct announced for June 9th in ~games
chundissimo Link ParentThe big complaint I hear from people who haven’t pulled the trigger on the Switch 2 is that the catalogue isn’t worth it, particular if they already have a Switch. While for me personally I was...The big complaint I hear from people who haven’t pulled the trigger on the Switch 2 is that the catalogue isn’t worth it, particular if they already have a Switch.
While for me personally I was okay with that, it does seem like a real problem. I understand timing-wise why we don’t have a new Zelda yet, but I’m very surprised we don’t have a new main Mario game. I guess Donkey Kong was close.
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Comment on Nintendo Direct announced for June 9th in ~games
chundissimo Link ParentI’d be a bit bummed if they rolled this out now. It’s early and I think it would sell better once the catalogue is filled out moreI’d be a bit bummed if they rolled this out now. It’s early and I think it would sell better once the catalogue is filled out more
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Comment on Code is cheap(er) in ~comp
chundissimo Link ParentThis transition has happened to me, and I’m not enjoying it. I’m trying to find the right balance and accept that it’s a tool, but the incentives pushed by Silicon Valley CEOs poison that. I’m...This transition has happened to me, and I’m not enjoying it. I’m trying to find the right balance and accept that it’s a tool, but the incentives pushed by Silicon Valley CEOs poison that. I’m getting projects done faster but I understand less and I’m more exhausted by it. It’s not a fun feeling realizing the thing you’ve worked so hard to be good at (coding) is being devalued rapidly. Yes yes I understand software engineering is more than coding but at my current and previous role the whole process has been upended. Every employee uses it to shocking levels and it’s made the pace breakneck.
It’s making me want to leave software engineering but to be honest I’m not sure I realistically can given my circumstances and preferences. Fun times!
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
chundissimo LinkAnyone here tried PlanetFitness? I’ve heard bad things but it’s the only reasonably priced gym in my area so I’m thinking of giving it a goAnyone here tried PlanetFitness? I’ve heard bad things but it’s the only reasonably priced gym in my area so I’m thinking of giving it a go
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Comment on US FBI says Google engineer used internal search data to win $1.2M on Polymarket in ~tech
chundissimo LinkIf government officials are allowed to use their insider information to win bets, why not Google employees? It’s all so stupid.If government officials are allowed to use their insider information to win bets, why not Google employees?
It’s all so stupid.
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Comment on Lifetime Plex Pass will cost $750 USD after July 1st in ~tv
chundissimo LinkPlex seems like it’s destined to continue to worsen. I just don’t see how it’s a viable business given their user base. Their recent controversial corporate retreat also makes me think leadership...Plex seems like it’s destined to continue to worsen. I just don’t see how it’s a viable business given their user base. Their recent controversial corporate retreat also makes me think leadership is more out of touch than your average tech company.
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Comment on I love bioparks in ~travel
chundissimo LinkThe botanical garden in Golden Gate Park in SF is very lovely. To be honest though it’s slightly diminished by the fact that it’s in an already gorgeous park with tons of interesting (manmade)...The botanical garden in Golden Gate Park in SF is very lovely. To be honest though it’s slightly diminished by the fact that it’s in an already gorgeous park with tons of interesting (manmade) nature. I highly recommend both, but most of the time I just prefer to wander the park.
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Comment on Have you played with bubbles recently? in ~talk
chundissimo Link ParentOh now THIS is a good idea. Do I just soak catnip in bubble water?Oh now THIS is a good idea. Do I just soak catnip in bubble water?
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 13/4/26 in ~hobbies
chundissimo (edited )LinkI’m pretty new to gardening. I rent so I can only invest so much, but I’ve improved the dead dirt plot into actual living soil. I recently sowed a lot of flowers (alyssum, calendula, nasturtiums,...I’m pretty new to gardening. I rent so I can only invest so much, but I’ve improved the dead dirt plot into actual living soil. I recently sowed a lot of flowers (alyssum, calendula, nasturtiums, and a local pollinator mix) and (crimson and white) clover, so hopefully it will turn into a nice little pollinator garden and improve the soil quality too. I’ve also got a blue sage and a California lilac planted too. I killed some of their cousins previously since the soil was worse and I didn’t do great watering, so hopefully they do better.
I’ve also set up some potted herbs, which I’m excited about. Rosemary, mint, and cilantro are already thriving fast; TBD on basil and dill.
The exciting thing I’ve decided to do is start vermicomposting because it sounds very fun and I have some extra buckets lying around. We have compost collection already, but it will be nice to get some actual value out of our kitchen scraps!
I’m also thinking of setting up a bird feeder, hummingbird feeder, and maybe even a bird bath. My backyard is small and was previously in bad shape. It’s coming alive and I’d love for it to be a nice hangout spot for birds, bugs, and other critters!
I’m not a very patient person, so I’m hoping gardening improves that. Even with my meager set up it’s just nice to go look at my sprouts and enjoy the slow progress. It’s cool to see how in the past two years the lifeless dirt has become soil with tons of little bugs all around it. It was a lot of work weeding, tilling (which I won’t do again I promise), amending, etc but the main effort was removing all the damn rocks and trash that ended up buried in the yard from previous tenants. I should have planted clover early on to help the soil but I’m glad I did this year!
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
chundissimo LinkI’ve been listening to a few very different, recent albums that I’ve really enjoyed. Disclaimer: I’m terrible at describing genres these days. Emma Harner - Evening Star. Not sure how to describe...I’ve been listening to a few very different, recent albums that I’ve really enjoyed. Disclaimer: I’m terrible at describing genres these days.
- Emma Harner - Evening Star. Not sure how to describe her music exactly. I found her through YouTube and was amazed by her voice in combination with her intricate fingerpicked riffs that seemed impossible to play simultaneously. Really excellent songwriting.
- underscores - U. Very fun, pop, semi experimental. Reminds me a bit of Caroline Polachek. Excellent sound design.
- The Dear Hunter - Sunya. Really great experimental, orchestral prog rock album.
- Angine de Poitrine - Vol.II. Microtonal, experimental, so strange but so fun.
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Comment on "People are turning themselves into lab rats" – the injectable peptides craze sweeping the US in ~health
chundissimo Link ParentI feel like it’s fair to say at this point that the term “Silicon Valley” is less about the geographic origin of the name and more about the tech scene in the Bay Area. I regularly hear people use...I feel like it’s fair to say at this point that the term “Silicon Valley” is less about the geographic origin of the name and more about the tech scene in the Bay Area. I regularly hear people use the term to include SF even though yes traditionally SV is the South Bay
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Comment on The Dear Hunter - Sunya (2026) in ~music
chundissimo Link ParentHonestly that makes a ton of sense. I think once you listen back you’ll see how the evolution happened and you’ll start to recognize some of the chord changes they’ve started using more. Still...many of these chord changes and melodies feel like they're happening a bit too adventurously.
Honestly that makes a ton of sense. I think once you listen back you’ll see how the evolution happened and you’ll start to recognize some of the chord changes they’ve started using more. Still though this album is pretty wild from a music theory perspective!
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Comment on The Dear Hunter - Sunya (2026) in ~music
chundissimo LinkI have mixed feelings about The Dear Hunter these days because they were my favorite band and I somewhat overdosed on them. I’ve listened since Act 3 and seen them live 6 or 7 times. But this and...I have mixed feelings about The Dear Hunter these days because they were my favorite band and I somewhat overdosed on them. I’ve listened since Act 3 and seen them live 6 or 7 times. But this and Antimai really solidify why the earned that spot in my heart. So much fun and so unique!
They’re coming to my town soon and I’d love to see them play this album but I’m unfortunately gonna be gone! If you’re even remotely a fan of them and haven’t seen them live you MUST. They are maybe twice as good live compared to their albums. Casey is just such a gifted musician.
Cool to see some Indigo Child themes and reprises even though I wasn’t big on that album.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
chundissimo LinkOn the last book of Mistborn, The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson. I was hesitant to start this series for some reason, but the way it fleshes out the world of the original series has been very...On the last book of Mistborn, The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson. I was hesitant to start this series for some reason, but the way it fleshes out the world of the original series has been very satisfying. Particularly the technological and societal changes after the time jump from the first series.
This series has made me desperate for his upcoming Ghostbloods series and I’m heartbroken to wait a few years. Oh well, guess I’ll have to read all his other books in the mean time!
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Comment on Are you a morning person or a night owl? in ~talk
chundissimo LinkNight owl without a doubt. When I was younger I used to really struggle with getting up for school or anything in the morning really. Now it’s not as bad and it does feel nice to get up early...Night owl without a doubt. When I was younger I used to really struggle with getting up for school or anything in the morning really. Now it’s not as bad and it does feel nice to get up early (once I’m up and actually doing the thing I woke up for). But even if I temporarily get into an early morning routine my body naturally makes it drift until I go to bed later and later. As a teen I’d regularly stay up til 3 or 4, but these days though I rarely go to bed beyond 1am.
I love the feeling at night where your obligations are done for the day and it’s quiet and you can just relax without thinking about what needs to be done that day
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Comment on What radicalized you? in ~talk
chundissimo (edited )LinkSeeing how fully and absurdly obstructive Republicans were during Obama’s tenure made me vow to never vote for a Republican in my life. If only I knew how much worse they were going to get!Seeing how fully and absurdly obstructive Republicans were during Obama’s tenure made me vow to never vote for a Republican in my life. If only I knew how much worse they were going to get!
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Comment on The average US college student is illiterate in ~life
chundissimo Link ParentTrue, not all phone time is the same and I may be misjudging some people! I suspect you’re not the majority of people in this case though.True, not all phone time is the same and I may be misjudging some people! I suspect you’re not the majority of people in this case though.
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Comment on The average US college student is illiterate in ~life
chundissimo (edited )LinkSlightly orthogonal to the posts’ academic focus: I’ve noticed around me over the past few years a precipitous uptick in phone usage. I’ve always been annoyed by phone usage when hanging out with...Slightly orthogonal to the posts’ academic focus: I’ve noticed around me over the past few years a precipitous uptick in phone usage. I’ve always been annoyed by phone usage when hanging out with people, but now I notice when I’m around people in basically any situation, most cannot avoid pulling out their phones. When I go for walks in my neighborhood I notice nearly everyone walking is scrolling on their phone, and even more alarmingly I see a stupid number of people doing this while driving. Texting while driving has always been a problem since mobile phones were invented, but I feel like since short form videos surged in popularity and nuked our collective attention span it’s gotten worse.
I try to limit phone usage for myself because I’m so frightened by all this but despite all my awareness and fear around it even I struggle. I’m convinced smartphones with purposefully addictive apps are a quiet, massive plague with wide downstream implications. It seems it’s bad for everyone too, not just younger people, but they are more vulnerable. I know there are so many upsides that raving against them may sound out of touch and naive, but I desperately wish I knew some way we could change this horrible societal status quo.
I’ve always thought getting into teaching towards the end of my career would be a rewarding way to cap it off. My career is long from over (hopefully), but I really struggle to see that as a desirable path with the way I hear teachers talk these days.
Documentation matters! Keep up the good work!