steezyaspie's recent activity
-
Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech
-
Comment on Data centers don't raise people's water bills in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentProbably even less than an equivalently sized office or other business, honestly. Data centers generally don’t have a ton of employees in them at any one time, relative to their physical size.that would be just standard business use levels.
Probably even less than an equivalently sized office or other business, honestly. Data centers generally don’t have a ton of employees in them at any one time, relative to their physical size.
-
Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk
steezyaspie Link Parent“Resources” to solely mean people always sounds strange to me, but we tend to use it as a catch all to collectively cover people, funding, and tools to do a project, etc. - which feels more natural.“Resources” to solely mean people always sounds strange to me, but we tend to use it as a catch all to collectively cover people, funding, and tools to do a project, etc. - which feels more natural.
-
Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentExcept for all of the people here who are under 40? I’d be willing to bet that Tildes skews older than other places online, but there are plenty of people here in their 20s and 30s. Some of us...folks on here have no idea what anyone under 40 actually wants and likes
Except for all of the people here who are under 40? I’d be willing to bet that Tildes skews older than other places online, but there are plenty of people here in their 20s and 30s.
Some of us just have no interest in “playing” with media in that way. I neither need nor want to respond to (or even know) what my friends are listening to in the moment.
-
Comment on Always invest in good tires in ~transport
steezyaspie Link ParentThe Maverick, particularly the hybrid, has great fuel economy. People regularly get 45-55mpg if they drive carefully.The Maverick, particularly the hybrid, has great fuel economy. People regularly get 45-55mpg if they drive carefully.
-
Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport
steezyaspie Link ParentPolestar (Volvo) and Lucid both make EV sedans, neither would be considered affordable new, but you can get a used Polestar 2 in the $25k-30k range. That’s still not truly cheap, but it’s more...Polestar (Volvo) and Lucid both make EV sedans, neither would be considered affordable new, but you can get a used Polestar 2 in the $25k-30k range. That’s still not truly cheap, but it’s more approachable for the average person than 60-70k.
-
Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport
steezyaspie Link ParentWe don’t get Renault, Citroen, or Peugeot in the US (except sometimes as a rebadge under a different make). Nor do we get Skoda, Seat, or Cupra (personally, I’ve only ever heard of Skoda in the VW...We don’t get Renault, Citroen, or Peugeot in the US (except sometimes as a rebadge under a different make). Nor do we get Skoda, Seat, or Cupra (personally, I’ve only ever heard of Skoda in the VW list).
-
Comment on $30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process in ~transport
steezyaspie (edited )Link ParentThis is no longer true on the 2025, sadly - they’ve removed climate controls (and weirdly there’s no physical play/pause button anywhere - even the steering wheel). Still love my Maverick though....Every critical function can be controlled with physical buttons and knobs.
This is no longer true on the 2025, sadly - they’ve removed climate controls (and weirdly there’s no physical play/pause button anywhere - even the steering wheel).
Still love my Maverick though. I would’ve 100% gone electric if they had a compact or midsize EV truck that was affordable.
-
Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 11 in ~society
steezyaspie LinkTrump Orders National Guard to Washington, D.C., and Takeover of City’s Police -
Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentI take issue with the way you’re framing this. It is not a “man-centric” view to say that all people should be subject to the same sets of rules and protections. I’ve stated that I understand the...I take issue with the way you’re framing this. It is not a “man-centric” view to say that all people should be subject to the same sets of rules and protections.
I’ve stated that I understand the reasons this app exists, and why people feel they want/need to use it. I simply don’t think that the ends justify the means here, when “the means” strips a significant population of their options for legal recourse in a scenario that can have life-ruining consequences.
-
Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentThis does not follow - the app has all of the flaws, but the impact is limited to a subset of population (i.e. men) who are barred from accessing the space. So it inherently filters users to those...If it truly has all the flaws and none of the protections then women wouldn't use it.
This does not follow - the app has all of the flaws, but the impact is limited to a subset of population (i.e. men) who are barred from accessing the space. So it inherently filters users to those who are not impacted by the flaws, but those flaws are still present.
The anonymous nature of the app, combined with the fact that the group of people being spoken about are unable to even see what is being said about themselves, means that the targets are stripped of the protections they have within the legal system. They have no recourse if they are being defamed, which can have real and serious repercussions on their lives.
-
Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentThis is an extrajudicial system that has the same flaws, and none of the protections of the legal system. Whether the targets here are less vulnerable in your eyes or not, evidentiary standards...it exposes vulnerable people to risk be it physical, social, or reputational.
This is an extrajudicial system that has the same flaws, and none of the protections of the legal system.
Whether the targets here are less vulnerable in your eyes or not, evidentiary standards exist for a reason, as does the right to face one’s accuser.
-
Comment on The viral 'Tea' app just had a second data breach, and it's even worse in ~tech
steezyaspie Link ParentI think this app was ripe for abuse, even before the data breach. I get why it’s appealing for people on the surface, but the implications of an app like this are troubling. Particularly when the...I think this app was ripe for abuse, even before the data breach. I get why it’s appealing for people on the surface, but the implications of an app like this are troubling. Particularly when the targets have no recourse to address libelous statements, no ability to control the use of their likeness, etc.
This seems like it would certainly run afoul of EU laws, but even if legal in the US, I think it’s unethical in its implementation.
-
Comment on Aerophobia is having a moment in ~health.mental
steezyaspie Link ParentRiding a motorcycle is obviously inherently more risky than being in a car if an accident happens, but it really isn’t too bad statistically on the whole if you control for: being sober riding in...Riding a motorcycle is obviously inherently more risky than being in a car if an accident happens, but it really isn’t too bad statistically on the whole if you control for:
- being sober
- riding in control (not speeding, riding appropriately for weather/light conditions, etc.)
- wearing proper protective gear
- proper maintenance of tires, brakes, etc.
Of course things can still happen that are outside your control but, if you check all of those boxes, you drastically reduce the odds of an accident and increase the chances that you survive without serious injuries in the event of one.
-
Comment on Weather forecast is for extreme heat in Europe. Heat related deaths are expected. in ~enviro
steezyaspie Link ParentI think that was in reference to the “mostly natural gas” part of the statement.I think that was in reference to the “mostly natural gas” part of the statement.
-
Comment on Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water in ~health
steezyaspie Link ParentThis is true, and if you’re on well water you should be getting it tested when moving in, and probably periodically after that. Not just for this, but to understand the water quality in general...This is true, and if you’re on well water you should be getting it tested when moving in, and probably periodically after that.
Not just for this, but to understand the water quality in general and ensure you’re treating it appropriately.
-
Comment on Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water in ~health
steezyaspie Link ParentYour PCP may also be able/willing to prescribe it, if that’s easier for you. Worth calling and asking, anyway. Also, if you have kids - we had Rx multivitamins with fluoride as kids, which might...Your PCP may also be able/willing to prescribe it, if that’s easier for you. Worth calling and asking, anyway.
Also, if you have kids - we had Rx multivitamins with fluoride as kids, which might be worth asking their pediatrician about.
-
Comment on Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water in ~health
steezyaspie Link ParentI’ve had well water nearly my whole life - fluoridated toothpaste is probably the most cost effective answer. I’ve always just used the OTC ones and never had a cavity, but you can get Rx versions...I’ve had well water nearly my whole life - fluoridated toothpaste is probably the most cost effective answer. I’ve always just used the OTC ones and never had a cavity, but you can get Rx versions that are a bit stronger from your dentist.
-
Comment on Texas man born to US soldier on US army base abroad deported in ~society
steezyaspie Link ParentIt seems unlikely that someone would be born in, and live their entire life in, a country without becoming eligible for citizenship somewhere along the way (which would then be passed on). I’m not...It seems unlikely that someone would be born in, and live their entire life in, a country without becoming eligible for citizenship somewhere along the way (which would then be passed on). I’m not sure they should be able to pass on their US citizenship multiple generations removed from being here, when they don’t really have any connection to the US.
The case being discussed here is baffling - he was born on a US military base to a US citizen who was there on active duty. This wasn’t a case of being multiple generations removed with some tenuous claim to being a US citizen.
-
Comment on Ezra Klein interview with US Rep. Sarah McBride in ~society
steezyaspie Link ParentYour title seems fine. The article is quite literally a transcript of Ezra Klein interviewing Rep. McBride. Your title describes it such that it does what it says on the tin.Your title seems fine. The article is quite literally a transcript of Ezra Klein interviewing Rep. McBride. Your title describes it such that it does what it says on the tin.
I can’t imagine someone I actually want to talk with caring so deeply about being able to message me on Spotify specifically vs one of the many dedicated messaging platforms.