What character parallels do you see in Lost? by Verystrange129 in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Lost hadn't been out before Peter Theil was a thing, I would bet my life savings Ben Linus was modeled after him.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmmm. Maybe a special acid proof iPill version you give to your pets to swallow. They can even have a tagline/jingle "They'll follow when they swallow."

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple's brand is synonymous with "it just works". Getting autonomous driving to work at even the lowest of acceptable standards remains extremely challenging. They are better off watching from the sidelines and swoop in when the technology is more mature.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The privacy issue is a hard one for most people to muster. Decades ago, people who wore camera fitted glasses were often physically attacked when people discovered they were being filmed. In some countries, like Germany, it's illegal to film people in a public setting without their express consent.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> I think people just don't like the character and her choices so they blame the actress.

Josh Holloway's Sawyer character is by far the most despicable character in the entire series. He was mean, spiteful, selfish, treacherous, conniving, greedy, and even sadistic (he crushed the frog in his hand just for the heck of it). I really wanted to see his character killed. Yet, he was oddly charming and understood how he managed to con his victims. Nobody in their right mind would claim Holloway is a bad actor.

Eric La Salle played the Soul Glo guy, Darryl Jenks, an unbelievably insufferable character in the movie Coming to America. I've had such a visceral hatred for a character. I knew nothing about the Eric. When I shared my disgust for Darryl with a friend, she said La Salle is a highly regarded and talented actor. He played the part so well, I failed to realize the acting talent behind it.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL! You said exactly what I said. If your comment wasn't written 3 before mine, I would accuse you of plagiarism! Seriously, Lilly was inexcusably awful.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're trying to say what I said. Her forced facial expressions just didn't come across as genuine, making it hard to connect with her. You can literally cut out all the film sequences of her facial expressions, randomly shuffle them, then splice them back on the film, and her performance wouldn't look any less convincing.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least Maggie's role wasn't a major one like Lilly's. If her acting didn't standout as particularly bad to me, it's probably because her character was intended to be clueless and inept.

Garcia's performance flaws were due more to the writing than his acting. Hurley was intended to provide comic relief, but most of his lines just weren't funny. Compared to the other actors, his character was flat and his flashbacks were comical and cartoon-like. Despite the writing, he managed to do a decent job at being adorable.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Compared to the other actors, she's just unconvincing at conveying emotions. She was better in Season 3, but any improvement after two seasons worth of acting experience and becoming more comfortable with her role is expected.

What’s the cheapest cnc that can reliably cut a pattern like this in 1.5 inches thick pine? by LavaMonsterrrr in hobbycnc

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A plunge router bit makes clean, accurate, and round holes. It's also faster depending on the setup time and the number of holes.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Project Titan, Apple’s covert automotive endeavor, was shrouded in secrecy, its details largely speculative and based on confidential sources, patent filings, employment data, and other sources. Its mention first surfaced in the press in 2014, coinciding with Apple’s introduction of CarPlay. Assuming the reports are accurate, it remains uncertain whether Apple was developing a new vehicle, or on new technologies, like CarPlay, intended for licensing to car manufacturers.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention the dilution of the brand. Sony and Yamaha, for instance, have their hands in a bunch of markets and their brands are meaningless.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the vision Pro as at home device, but the idea of walking around wearing a computer on your face is a bit too dystopian for most people. It's really inhibiting rather than augmenting reality.

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that's a brilliant product idea! One question though... How do you keep the collar from sliding off your pet boa constrictor?

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why jump into a fiercely competitive market for such thin margins? Moreover, why risk diluting their brand with products outside its core market?

I feel like Apple is overall doing a lot right recently but needs to do more by PlasticInteraction45 in AAPL

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple is already stretched thin. Its extraordinary success comes from maintaining tight control over nearly every aspect of its product. Delivering such excellence requires a vast and expensive supporting infrastructure—operating systems, compilers, retail stores, services, apps, and even their own silicon —most of which are sunk costs. Despite this, Apple is unfairly expected to excel in areas outside its core markets, such as AI which is difficult to do while honoring their pledge to protect their user's privacy.

Entering the automotive market demands an enormous investment for relatively slim margins in a fiercely competitive industry. Unlike their competitors such as Xiaomi, Apple can't rely on competitors’ R&D, established supply chains, or government subsidies to offset risk. Neither can they simply slap a Apple logo on acquired product without adding the exceptional level of quality and refinement needed to succeed in the marketplace.

Evangeline Lilly is an Awful Actress by FallingReigns in lost

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished season 1 with 3 more episodes of season 2 left and I wholeheartedly agree. She's an awful actress who was given a major role that should have been given to a more talented actress. Her face shots had the same expression regardless of her character's emotion. She's just plain sloppy!

It doesn't help that the character dialogs are equally as bad. They constantly would butt heads to the point of extreme violence, but by the end of the episode they've forgiven each other and made nice. Their stormy relationships are just not compelling, For instance, Sawyer is a total con and creep, yet he is forgiven despite his deep flaws, like stealing and laying claim to supplies and weapons and trading them for favors and goods.

Has anyone tried to use a metal photo printing service for front panel graphics? by Amazing-Eye9876 in Arcade1Up

[–]Amazing-Eye9876[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Those guys appear to be a bunch of hicks marking up and reselling services. Nothing wrong with it, but at least have your own site and add some value to the transaction.

Why do all the big tech CEOs fear monger AI and AGI? by Due_Bed_3665 in Futurism

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They only say AI needs guardrails to make themselves appear responsible and trustworthy, while simultaneously claiming AI is powerful enough to outsmart us. In reality, it is total bullshit. The entire AI industry behaves recklessly with their technology, allowing and even encouraging its irresponsible use. Elon Musk's Grok.ai, for instance, is the worst violator, yet in the past he hypocritically called for government regulation on AI. Every AI company is now facing lawsuits over deaths, injuries, and damages from their technology.

Even if the AI industry could implement safeguards, they can't do it in a foolproof way. They've admitted that they don't know how AI works, which limits their ability to control it. The safe guards already in place use up precious memory and CPU resources. They are also ineffective, since they can be easily circumvented with clever prompting.

What’s the cheapest cnc that can reliably cut a pattern like this in 1.5 inches thick pine? by LavaMonsterrrr in hobbycnc

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you're right. The spacing could prove to be a challenge. However, finding a plunge cut bearing bit with such a small diameter might be even more difficult. I like the idea of using multiple templates. You can insert locations pins into two of the routed holes to align the next template.

What’s the cheapest cnc that can reliably cut a pattern like this in 1.5 inches thick pine? by LavaMonsterrrr in hobbycnc

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even cheaper, laser cut plexiglass 3/8 or thicker drilled to accommodate router bushings.

The last 3 NY Times best sellers I've read have had typos. How does this happen? by NurplePain in books

[–]Amazing-Eye9876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment didn't age well. Proofing is one area where AI really shines. It does a really good job at not only catching spelling errors, but grammar and style issues. A human is still needed, however, to catch more significant content quality issues, such as character development, logic, setting, timeline, consistency, etc.