wundumguy's recent activity
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Comment on Japan's mini kei truck sales surge in US despite safety concerns in ~transport
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Comment on Japan's mini kei truck sales surge in US despite safety concerns in ~transport
wundumguy Link ParentTrailers are the answer. I paid Uhaul <$500 to install a tow hitch on my Subaru Outback, and now I can rent a giant trailer online for ~$15 anytime I need it.Trailers are the answer. I paid Uhaul <$500 to install a tow hitch on my Subaru Outback, and now I can rent a giant trailer online for ~$15 anytime I need it.
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Comment on Montreal becomes largest North American city to eliminate mandatory minimum parking spots in ~transport
wundumguy Link ParentEncourages more foot and bike traffic, which encourages density, which reduces transit time, which leads to healthy cities with less traffic than it would have otherwise.Encourages more foot and bike traffic, which encourages density, which reduces transit time, which leads to healthy cities with less traffic than it would have otherwise.
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Comment on Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping order in ~news
wundumguy Link ParentDid they still hire you? What was the job?Did they still hire you? What was the job?
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Comment on How are you dealing with inflation regarding everyday enjoyment? in ~life
wundumguy LinkI've changed nothing about my behavior but I bitch about prices more.I've changed nothing about my behavior but I bitch about prices more.
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Comment on Amazon grows to over 750,000 robots as world's second-largest private employer replaces over 100,000 humans in ~tech
wundumguy Link ParentAgree, and it's awesome. Hell, even a conveyor belt replaces a human who would have otherwise had to walk a box back and forth.Agree, and it's awesome. Hell, even a conveyor belt replaces a human who would have otherwise had to walk a box back and forth.
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Comment on The internet used to be ✨fun✨ in ~tech
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Comment on Fellow hardline materialists, how do you "enchant" the world? in ~talk
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Comment on A US FDA-approved device offers a new treatment for tinnitus in ~health
wundumguy Link ParentIt's difficult to look at that picture with a pair of headphones and a tongue vibrator and conclude it's worth $4,000. Even considering R&D costs. Hope someone comes into the market and sells it...It's difficult to look at that picture with a pair of headphones and a tongue vibrator and conclude it's worth $4,000. Even considering R&D costs. Hope someone comes into the market and sells it for $100
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Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech
wundumguy Link ParentSame. Tried the new iPhone because of USB C, two months later got a Pixel 8 and breathed a sigh of reliefSame. Tried the new iPhone because of USB C, two months later got a Pixel 8 and breathed a sigh of relief
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Comment on Parenthood venting thread in ~talk
wundumguy LinkI'm in a really good place right now with my five and three year old! Actually my youngest just got out of the hospital but she's bounced back SO FAST it's like it never happened. And actually we...I'm in a really good place right now with my five and three year old! Actually my youngest just got out of the hospital but she's bounced back SO FAST it's like it never happened. And actually we had to cancel our whole vacation to see the eclipse because of that.
But still! My first instinct when writing this reply is that I love my kids right now! And I actually enjoy spending time with them! So it gets better. I hated the younger months/years. But just remember that all this time is vanishingly temporary. One day they'll be out of the house and you'll only see your kid for holidays.
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Comment on Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years in ~life
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Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years
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Comment on Folks in those $100k+ jobs, corporate types, office workers... What would you say you actually do? in ~life
wundumguy Link ParentYou're my customer. I do what I can to make your life easier but nothing I make will ever remove the feeling of sitting under the Sword of Damocles.You're my customer. I do what I can to make your life easier but nothing I make will ever remove the feeling of sitting under the Sword of Damocles.
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Comment on Owning a dog is a complete misery at the moment in ~life.pets
wundumguy Link ParentI'm late to the party but I wanted to give you some reassurance. Many, many, many dogs live a great life spending 8hrs a day in their crate while their owners go to work. If your dog is cool in...I'm late to the party but I wanted to give you some reassurance. Many, many, many dogs live a great life spending 8hrs a day in their crate while their owners go to work. If your dog is cool in the crate, I hope the time from 7pm - when you got home was fine
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More than 1 billion people worldwide are now estimated to have obesity
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
wundumguy Link ParentI bought TotK for the Switch but never play it because my kids monopolize the console. Are you saying I can just download Yuzu on my Steam Deck and legally go to Yo Ho Ho to get a rom and play on...I bought TotK for the Switch but never play it because my kids monopolize the console. Are you saying I can just download Yuzu on my Steam Deck and legally go to Yo Ho Ho to get a rom and play on my own console??
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Comment on Three long-term effects of a "plastic wrap parenting" style in ~life
wundumguy Link ParentIt even mentions helicoptering in the first bulletIt even mentions helicoptering in the first bullet
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Comment on Three long-term effects of a "plastic wrap parenting" style in ~life
wundumguy Link ParentI've wondered, since kidnappings, murders, etc have gone down over the years, is it BECAUSE of this overprotectiveness?I've wondered, since kidnappings, murders, etc have gone down over the years, is it BECAUSE of this overprotectiveness?
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Comment on Single-player games to play with my partner in ~games
The Jeep Gladiator looks SO BAD. When will it take the title of "worst looking vehicle" away from Pontiac Aztek or Subaru Baja?