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  1. Comment on Monaco GP under pressure to change after Charles Leclerc’s processional victory in ~sports.motorsports

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    Make them race in superkarts at Monaco. F1 cars are far too massive.

    I am interested in any reading that folks might have about what measures have been taken or could be taken to address the issues mentioned by the article (or mentioned elsewhere).

    Make them race in superkarts at Monaco. F1 cars are far too massive.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton to part ways in ~sports.motorsports

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    The biggest current F1 driver (and probably of all time, if going by statistics) going to the biggest F1 team. Hamilton has had a long career (2007-now) and has only driven for 2 teams in that...

    The biggest current F1 driver (and probably of all time, if going by statistics) going to the biggest F1 team. Hamilton has had a long career (2007-now) and has only driven for 2 teams in that duration, 1) McLaren Mercedes and 2) Mercedes AMG. While there have always been rumors of Hamilton moving to Ferrari, it just seemed like wishful thinking and it was generally accepted that he would finish his career at Mercedes and go on to become their brand ambassador, etc.

    The move came so swiftly and so suddenly that it shocked everyone. Usually when a driver or a team is making a move, there are weeks-months of rumors, constant denials and then eventually there is the announcement. In this case, the rumors -> announcement stage took less than 24 hours; less than 16 hours I believe.

    He is leaving the brand and the team that has given him all of his success (7 World Championships). While we all wanted to see Hamilton in a Ferrari, it was quite a given that it wouldn't happen. Apologies for the word soup; I've been reeling with the news since the past day. I've watched the sport for over 25 years at this point and there are maybe 2-3 moments that come close if you consider the shock-value. (Schumacher returning in 2010, Rosberg retiring in 2016- a day after winning the Championship, Indianapolis 2005)

    8 votes

  3. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

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    Clarkson's Favourite Rally Battle: 1983 Audi Quattro VS. Lancia 037. Runtime: 19:08. Alternate link since the above video seems to go silent at 18:31. Same video otherwise.

    Clarkson's Favourite Rally Battle: 1983 Audi Quattro VS. Lancia 037. Runtime: 19:08.

    Alternate link since the above video seems to go silent at 18:31. Same video otherwise.

    A look at the epic struggle between the mighty Audi Quattros and the underdog Lancia 037s in the 1983 World Rally Championship. A battle between 2WD vs 4WD.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Knot theory: How the most useless branch of math could save your life in ~science

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    Nope. Have never had it coming apart ever. And the knot has been used on everything from gym shoes (cardio and lifting), hiking boots (hiking, and general use) and sneakers (general daily use)....

    Nope. Have never had it coming apart ever. And the knot has been used on everything from gym shoes (cardio and lifting), hiking boots (hiking, and general use) and sneakers (general daily use). Haven't used it with dress shoes, but that's because I don't remember the last time I wore them.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Knot theory: How the most useless branch of math could save your life in ~science

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    I've used the Ian Knot (https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm) for 5+ years now. Took me about 3 days to get comfortable with it and get used to tying it every time. Most people don't care,...

    I've used the Ian Knot (https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm) for 5+ years now. Took me about 3 days to get comfortable with it and get used to tying it every time. Most people don't care, but I've had 8-10 people come up to me over the years and ask me to explain the knot. Blows their mind to see the knot being tied so quickly.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on I, like many of you came from Reddit. But what brought you to Reddit? in ~tech

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    It was in 2007 (15-16 year old account), when Digg had already started becoming stale (anyone remember mrbabyman? lol) and the level of discussion had plumbed new depths in ignorance and...

    It was in 2007 (15-16 year old account), when Digg had already started becoming stale (anyone remember mrbabyman? lol) and the level of discussion had plumbed new depths in ignorance and stupidity. The great exodus would happen around 2-3 years later.

    Sounds similar to what is happening to Reddit right now. The comments are basically fights between two factions (usually left v right; every topic is shoehorned into a liberal v conservative argument), and what rules is usually inane one liners that are either jokes, plain ignorant replies or a combination of the two.

  7. Comment on I, like many of you came from Reddit. But what brought you to Reddit? in ~tech

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    But the level of fucks given when something is taken away is usually much much less. Have a 16 year old Reddit account; don't care what happens to Reddit. I've now spread my browsing around to...

    On one hand, we seem to have reached the age where life stops giving us things and starts taking them away.

    But the level of fucks given when something is taken away is usually much much less. Have a 16 year old Reddit account; don't care what happens to Reddit. I've now spread my browsing around to include multiple link-sharing/discussion websites.

    1 vote