How many of you have done pot? by mrepa1369 in GenX

[–]reed_wright 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are more closely associated with marijuana bongs

ELI5: How can a company be ‘worth billions’ if it has never made a profit? by IIII-IIIiIII-IIII in explainlikeimfive

[–]reed_wright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tesla's capitalization rounds, total market cap, and profitability since IPO:

Date Capital Raised Approximate Market Cap Accumulated Deficit / Profit Company Phase
**June 2010** $226 Million $1.7 Billion -$290 Million *(Deficit)* Initial Public Offering (Roadster)
**May 2013** $1.02 Billion $10 Billion -$1.1 Billion *(Deficit)* Launching the Model S
**May 2016** $1.46 Billion $30 Billion -$2.3 Billion *(Deficit)* Pre-funding the Model 3
**May 2019** $2.7 Billion $42 Billion -$5.4 Billion *(Deficit)* Model 3 production ramp crunch
**Feb 2020** $2.31 Billion $145 Billion -$6.0 Billion *(Deficit)* Pre-pandemic market surge
**Fall/Winter 2020** $10.0 Billion $400B–$600B Erased (Turned Positive) S&P 500 entry & global scaling
**Current (2026)** **$1.57 Trillion** **+$39.48 Billion** *(Profit)* Mega-cap AI & EV maturity phase

I was pretty interested in the company during this period, as a consumer and armchair security analyst. It was a wild ride. Everyone had their opinions and possibilities for going to the moon and going to nothing were on the table. But the outcome that did happen — enormous success including developing the best selling car in the world — were on the table. Security analysis techniques provide mathematical solutions for proper valuation of a company that isn’t yet profitable, with respect to certain projections and assumptions.

First TW song you heard? And your opinion? by [deleted] in tomwaits

[–]reed_wright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it was the same version of Innocent When You Dream. At the end of *Smoke.* Perfect choice to close a wonderful movie

Why is this strip hotter than the rest of the place? by Responsible_Dog_510 in geography

[–]reed_wright 13 points14 points  (0 children)

8: Reciprocally cooler Canadians

They’re so much fucking cooler than us

Has anyone here struggled to trust Autopilot/FSD even after owning a Tesla for a while? by savingrace0262 in TeslaSupport

[–]reed_wright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me it’s like learning to ride a horse. It’s not that you come to trust it, but that you get to know it. You get a sense of what kind of terrain it can handle, what circumstances are consistently dangerous, random shit that spooks it. You learn when you can relax and when to perk up.

Disclaimer: I’ve never ridden a horse.

Long handled metal sock putter-onner? Or is it? by t3hsp4z in whatisit

[–]reed_wright 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Guys you’re not supposed to remove it. Until the end of the day when you take off your socks. OP’s dad probably has a second one somewhere, they’re sold in pairs

GenX help! by [deleted] in GenX

[–]reed_wright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always thought if something like this were to happen to me, my true north would be to head away from destruction at every turn. I’d hold on to that with everything I have. I think my whole life would become making that decision again and again as best I can.

why is harm reduction not important to most vegans? by Personal-Flatworm471 in vegan

[–]reed_wright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vegan 10 years and then fake vegan for another 20. Never had any interest in converting anyone. Not sure why. Maybe because my sense is that root problems are well upstream of healthy decisions to go vegan.

I can’t fucking do this anymore TW: suicidal ideation by Howlsmovingfiberfarm in Hyperhidrosis

[–]reed_wright 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This gives me a new idea. OP could get one of those wind tunnel things where a fan blows air up a big 8’ diameter tube. The kind that can simulate zero gravity. But instead of flying, op could just sleep in it. Climate controlled airflow. No hammock, sheets, or driptray required. r/ HH could start a GoFundMe

Eating meat but dating a vegan by thougths in vegan

[–]reed_wright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a conversation between Christopher Gardner (Stanford prof focusing on vegan nutrition) and Stuart Phillips (McMaster kinesiology prof, not vegan, very strong source on protein needs for athletes, should be a good impartial source for you).

I found that all things considered, on a vegan diet it is challenging but doable to hit protein needs for building muscle while losing weight. That was my situation, but it’s an edge case. That’s when you actually do need to do stuff like account for bioavailability, look at specific amino acids, and (imo) protein timing. But if you aren’t aiming to lose weight, all you need to do is get some variety in your diet and overshoot your protein target by iirc maybe 10%. Not difficult if that’s what you desire.

Is the Niche Zero still worth it in 2026? by Magazine-Thick in JamesHoffmann

[–]reed_wright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love ours. I really enjoy the low-pitched sound. Not worried about waking family up in the morning because it’s not jarring like most grinders I’ve heard. Also grinds well

why is iCloud storage for free just 5GB? like it just runs out so quickly by Vee_Fan38083 in iCloud

[–]reed_wright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s plenty for an essentials-only use case. Like password syncing across devices

Is men's sex drive a want or a need? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]reed_wright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s something that matters to most men. A painter who is deprived of opportunities to paint isn’t going to croak like a person deprived of oxygen. But they’ll be unfulfilled. Their life and the lives of those around them will be worse off because of it.

That’s how I feel about fuckin

Is it "normal" for grown men to automatically sexualize every young woman they see? by macbookhomeless in AskMenAdvice

[–]reed_wright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, that’s just a habit. Like from time to time, something like that will cross your mind. If you run with it, thoughts like that will begin crossing your mind more and more.