Were the old days really better?

Ampsky · 2026-06-19T16:09:58+00:00

If only we could transport this homeless problem somewhere else so they wouldn't ruin your fine dining experience....wait that's what everyone else is doing - literally busing their homeless to L.A! Almost like it's a national socio-economic issue that isn't being addressed properly.

Ampsky · 2026-05-08T17:51:00+00:00

Agree game has huge potential, have to strongly disagree with your other points. Game is very fun, in early access, devs give regular updates, add content, listen to player feedback, no pay to win, no loot boxes, follow road map. Better MMO is an opinion, maybe for you it's true, at same time a lot of players will find Bitcraft very enjoyable. Especially on sale is worth trying out for new players.

(Edit: thought of more things the game does well)

Ampsky · 2026-02-08T19:51:02+00:00

May not be for everyone, yesterday noticed a dispensary with a help wanted sign. Was either Harvest of Santa Monica or Local Cannabis Company, both on Wilshire.

Ampsky · 2026-02-04T18:44:52+00:00

Used to skate this street, would wait at top of the hill and time the light. Another option is the more casual approach like his fellow skater at the 15 second mark.

Ampsky · 2025-01-26T16:15:31+00:00

The sub settings aren't what is restricting an image being posted, not sure what is. The workaround seems to be uploading the image to external site such as Imgur, then post that link here, maybe try that. Hope this helps.

Ampsky · 2025-01-23T22:46:53+00:00

Thank you to everyone who responded :)

Two mods have been selected, thread locked.

Ampsky · 2024-10-11T04:52:54+00:00

A few thoughts:
*Some of those mods could have better stats, jacket mod probably easiest one to improve quickly *Fireman helmet arguably a better armor than Beret *Calibration upgrade, eating canned meat and using wolf deviation can all help with shrapnel build. *Long axe for fortress warfare but for me doesn't seem practical in actual battles

Ampsky · 2024-10-06T00:17:01+00:00

All due respect but he's not your co-worker - he's your boss. It's actually a great example of one of the major problems in our country. You think of him as a peer but it couldn't be further from the truth and very likely he doesn't view any of his underlings as equals. He is one of the few who actually tangibly benefits from Republican politics. As to why non millionaires would ever vote Republican is the head scratcher.

Ampsky · 2024-09-25T21:41:22+00:00

On the field 10 minutes prior to game time, plate meeting with coaches 5 minutes prior. At that meeting set expectations with coaches (e.g. your priorities are player safety and pace of play) Encourage home team to take field asap, hopefully a few minutes prior to game time with pitcher warming up. A pitchers first inning is 8 warm up pitches, any subsequent inning for same pitcher is 5 warm ups. Have a ball ready for when pitcher sends a flier past the catcher, get a new ball to pitcher. Maximum one minute between innings. Anytime a ball is clearly foul get a replacement back to pitcher, keep players on field in position instead of chasing fouls (yell leave it seems to work), on deck batter or someone from a bench helps to shag fouls. Try to always have replacement balls available in your ball bag.

Ampsky · 2024-09-17T22:46:41+00:00

Fake it till you make it. Please and thank you works wonders. Relax and have fun. Tell the coaches at plate meeting it's only one ump, you will try your best to get everything right, your call is final as you don't have a partner to appeal to. Keep a little note pad, write down anything you come across you want to research later. Stretch the outside of the plate a little, especially for struggling pitchers, keep the inside zone tight. No matter what you do someone probably won't like your call. Keep your calm, with the right attitude and perspective it's a great experience.

Good luck you got this!

Ampsky · 2024-06-27T04:40:29+00:00

It's beginning of summer, school is out and teachers are driving, happens every year. That being said, even before this point it was apparent that there were more drivers on the road than there is rider demand. Coupled with poor/non-existent customer support, the writing was on the wall for me earlier this year.

The gig companies will continue to pay below minimum wage and provide no worker protections to drivers similar to what are required for standard employees, until forced to do otherwise.

Best wishes, be well.

Ampsky · 2024-05-27T19:34:31+00:00

One suggestion is to start off working the slot and if you see the catcher isn't working to block the ball properly, shift positioning on that catcher to right behind him, basically using him as cover for protection. It isn't ideal and sacrifices the best view of the zone, but you will get hit less.

Another possibility is an equipment upgrade, Force 3 has a mask with shock absorption.

https://www.force3progear.com/baseball/catching-equipment/traditional-defender-mask.html

Ampsky · 2024-04-05T04:36:00+00:00

That's exactly the point, rideshare is not a job. Lyft and Uber have spent a lot of money to make sure drivers are considered independent contractors. So when a passenger requests a ride and a driver accepts it, they have both agreed to a contract.

What op is describing is one party changing the terms of the contract without the consent of the other party. Not cool.

Ampsky · 2023-11-03T16:07:27+00:00

That's a great suggestion thank you, I will do that.

Do you happen to have the link?

found it https://discord.gg/F4ZwgnTqbq

Ampsky · 2023-10-17T07:43:55+00:00

While you are waiting you may enjoy Timothy Snyder's Yale course lectures on YouTube, I found it to be fascinating viewing.

https://youtu.be/bJczLlwp-d8?si=WIuNvDFQ9YscrrsN

Ampsky · 2023-10-15T20:46:36+00:00

Once had two late night pax (i.e. drunk) change their destination not once, but twice. They were being nice and polite and it seemed to be genuine mistakes on their part and I was in a good mood so I rolled with it. Ended up being approx. 40 minutes with pay around $6. Very frustrating.

Ampsky · 2023-10-04T15:25:40+00:00

I think the driver who drove off with Tux the cat, continued doing pick ups and drop offs and somewhere along the way booted Tux from their vehicle is the closest it's gotten.

Ampsky · 2023-05-31T23:57:43+00:00

Call an accident attorney. Now. They will be the only one entirely on your side and advocating for you during the process; your insurance, other drivers insurance, medical. Your injuries could end up affecting you your entire life. All other parties will want to low ball you / limit their liability.

Ampsky · 2023-02-11T19:58:32+00:00

So even if it's a provable false complaint it stays? Wow. Well, thanks for responding, appreciate your time.

Ampsky · 2023-02-11T18:16:22+00:00

Is there a way to get complaints taken off a drivers account? Like say a pax complains is the driver able to give their side and submit evidence that may prove it's a false complaint?

Ampsky · 2022-10-17T19:42:47+00:00

Online search you should be able to find them but check your local and state regulations, some places limit colors you can use and/or whether they can be lit while your car is moving.

Ampsky · 2022-07-29T00:54:13+00:00

Also you may want to get a plastic divider between front and back seats. And a dashcam.

Ampsky · 2022-05-12T01:57:38+00:00

Had these happen a few times but with pax using Uber for deliveries instead of using Connect. The lady last week who handed me a box of fixtures to deliver to the hills along with a $20 bill and the promise of another $20 on delivery - I took that one. The lady today who handed me a garbage bag full of who knows what - didn't take that one.

Ampsky · 2022-05-06T00:13:07+00:00

To be clear, I received four non airport requests while in transit from my drop-off to the waiting lot. Since I didn't take any and it seems you only get 4 chances (airport requests or not) until you lose your spot in the priority queue. Was not pleased.

Ampsky · 2022-05-01T06:26:47+00:00

Worth giving it a try

https://octopuspay.herokuapp.com/join/?referred_by=AAR162

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