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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
vagueallusion Link ParentIt really blows me away that so many of my activist friends and acquaintance still use it and shrug it all off. It makes me quite angry if I'm being honestIt really blows me away that so many of my activist friends and acquaintance still use it and shrug it all off.
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
vagueallusion Link ParentIt depends on the market. I pay $40 for 200/40.It depends on the market. I pay $40 for 200/40.
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Comment on Perplexity’s Comet browser invites in ~tech
vagueallusion Link ParentBut it even says right on the chat window that my data won't be used for training! /S (It does on the paid version at least but I hold no illusions.)But it even says right on the chat window that my data won't be used for training! /S
(It does on the paid version at least but I hold no illusions.)
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Comment on Could a space traveler accelerate at 1g forever? in ~space
vagueallusion Link Parent{genie twinkle} YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND! {Discordant noise} YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED ONE MORE HOUR OF TRAFFIC PER DAY{genie twinkle}
YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND!
{Discordant noise}
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Comment on Could a space traveler accelerate at 1g forever? in ~space
vagueallusion Link ParentAre you sure about that? I'm not a math major but I've followed along with the math before. (Totally cheating on this math) a = 1G =9.80665 m/e^2 1year = 365.25 * 25 * 3600s = 31,557,600 s...Are you sure about that? I'm not a math major but I've followed along with the math before.
(Totally cheating on this math)a = 1G =9.80665 m/e^2
1year = 365.25 * 25 * 3600s = 31,557,600 sDistance = 1/2Acceleration Time^2
d= .05 * 9.80665 * (31,557,600)^2
d= 4.89 10^15m
d = .52 light yearsEven this miniscule example has us accelerating past the speed of light. So with relativity in mind it's even less than .52 light years.
Can you elaborate on your calculations?
Edit: sorry I'm on mobile and my formatting is going wild.
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Comment on Could a space traveler accelerate at 1g forever? in ~space
vagueallusion LinkI just want to add that you could only accelerate at 1G for approximately 3.68 years (ship time) to reach .9999 c. Ignoring technical issues the idea would be to accelerate at 1G for 50% of the...I just want to add that you could only accelerate at 1G for approximately 3.68 years (ship time) to reach .9999 c.
Ignoring technical issues the idea would be to accelerate at 1G for 50% of the journey then flip around and decelerate at 1G for the second half of the journey. Also this would only be 41 ish lightyears of distance which is relatively (zing!) nothing on the cosmic scale.
The books/TV show The Expanse does a really good job of demonstrating this. The concept does rely on impossible fuel efficiency. But that's what makes it science fiction (or extrapolative fiction if you prefer.)
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Comment on US will begin charging some tourists a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ in ~travel
vagueallusion Link ParentIt seems like it may be additional and also apply to more categories of Visas. I'm looking at an article that states "For example, Student visa applicants already must pay $185 application fee and...It seems like it may be additional and also apply to more categories of Visas.
I'm looking at an article that states "For example, Student visa applicants already must pay $185 application fee and a $350 fee for the student exchange visitor program. The additional $250 fee will bring their total cost to $785."Many countries are covered under the Visa Waiver Program. Which includes many European and South American countries.
www.dsh.gov/visa-waiver-prograApparently my home country was removed from the program in 2002.
I am not clear if members of the waiver program countries will be required to pay the new Integrity Fee.
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Comment on US will begin charging some tourists a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ in ~travel
vagueallusion Link ParentSure, but its already a thing. My family has to pay for a Visa fee of about $185 (nonimmigrant class B visitor visa) to visit me from South America. Likewise my wife had to pay they reciprocal fee...Sure, but its already a thing. My family has to pay for a Visa fee of about $185 (nonimmigrant class B visitor visa) to visit me from South America. Likewise my wife had to pay they reciprocal fee to visit my family in South America.
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Comment on US will begin charging some tourists a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ in ~travel
vagueallusion LinkPrepare yourself for reciprocal fees if you plan on traveling anywhere.Prepare yourself for reciprocal fees if you plan on traveling anywhere.
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Comment on Studios decry cinemas’ ad-filled preshows as AMC warns of “25-30 extra minutes”: Here are the consequences for movie biz in ~movies
vagueallusion Link ParentFor me, yes ads bother the crap out of me. More importantly though, watching ads is a form of payment, and I already paid a lot to go to the cinema.For me, yes ads bother the crap out of me.
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Comment on Studios decry cinemas’ ad-filled preshows as AMC warns of “25-30 extra minutes”: Here are the consequences for movie biz in ~movies
vagueallusion LinkIf I can't block, skip, it pay to remove ads I will not use the service/event. I already paid to watch the movie paying twice is bullshit. I'm going to have to start seeking candy in the parking...If I can't block, skip, it pay to remove ads I will not use the service/event.
I already paid to watch the movie paying twice is bullshit.I'm going to have to start seeking candy in the parking lot to even the score! Joking not joking.
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Comment on How did you ruin a game for yourself? in ~games
vagueallusion Link Parent...300 hours later...300 hours later
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Comment on That dropped call with customer service? It was on purpose. in ~life
vagueallusion Link ParentMy recommendation would be to try social media first, I don't use Facebook but sometimes their teams have more leeway than phone and email customer service. I find it best to have tried all...My recommendation would be to try social media first, I don't use Facebook but sometimes their teams have more leeway than phone and email customer service.
I find it best to have tried all avenues before pulling out the big guns.
If you do go through with the EECB, explain your journey in brief, and what you are asking for as politely as possible.Good luck!
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Comment on That dropped call with customer service? It was on purpose. in ~life
vagueallusion LinkI am surprised that there were no mentions of two powerful tools against the sludge: EECB ( Executive Email Carpet Bomb):Identify how a company emails are formatted (first name and last initial,...I am surprised that there were no mentions of two powerful tools against the sludge: EECB ( Executive Email Carpet Bomb):Identify how a company emails are formatted (first name and last initial, or last name dot first name, etc) then look up the corporate officers and high level management and blast your problem to the decision makers that just want the issue to go away.
This can work well for small and mid-level businesses but large companies are harder.Also don't forget about the Attorney General for your state. This should be your last resource but can be the ONLY thing massive companies fear.
My list for dealing with customer service in chronological order: regular customer service, manager, corporate, social media, EECB, lastly State or Federal agencies.
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Comment on That dropped call with customer service? It was on purpose. in ~life
vagueallusion Link ParentTake a look at my explanation of an EECB (executive email carpet bomb) above your comment. It is much more effective than blasting to the level contacts.Take a look at my explanation of an EECB (executive email carpet bomb) above your comment. It is much more effective than blasting to the level contacts.
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Comment on That dropped call with customer service? It was on purpose. in ~life
vagueallusion Link ParentBetter than emailing addresses you can easily find try my favorite tool against the sludge: EECB (Executive Email Carpet Bomb). Basically you identify how a company emails are formatted (first...Better than emailing addresses you can easily find try my favorite tool against the sludge: EECB (Executive Email Carpet Bomb). Basically you identify how a company emails are formatted (first name and last initial, or last name dot first name, etc) then look up the corporate officers and high level management and blast your problem to the decision makers that just want the issue to go away.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentThat's the tiny tiniest spoiler I've ever read. :) The battle gameplay keeps on adding mechanics. You'll feel like a guitar hero rockstar in later battles!That's the tiny tiniest spoiler I've ever read. :)
The battle gameplay keeps on adding mechanics. You'll feel like a guitar hero rockstar in later battles!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentI'm playing the second game and it's about the same (still loving it) but I will say I agree with you on the crying BB. I generally avoid stealth in both games by either coming in guns blazing...I'm playing the second game and it's about the same (still loving it) but I will say I agree with you on the crying BB. I generally avoid stealth in both games by either coming in guns blazing (when you get BT weaponry, forcing a big BT encounter, or walking waaaaay waaaaay waaaaaaaay out of the way to avoid slinking around.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
vagueallusion Link ParentI'm a consummate solo player but the match making ha m in NR has been working well for me. Sure playing with friends on coms would be fun and advantageous but give matchmaking a try. Certainly...I'm a consummate solo player but the match making ha m in NR has been working well for me.
Sure playing with friends on coms would be fun and advantageous but give matchmaking a try.
Certainly easier than trying to arrange between everybody's schedules with friends.
Yep has my business hours as open 24/7 and I get angry customers who think our physical store should be open at whenever time they show up.
Of course our website, Google, fb, automated attendant all state the correct times.
Of course Yelp requires a paid account to make changes to info they made up.