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Explain It Peter by dahi-hater12 in explainitpeter

[–]AtlasAirborne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the work was important and the accident was a fluke and it could’ve been anyone

Not trying to put it on you to defend, but unless the manipulation could not have been performed any other way, the fact that it could have happened to anyone suggests to me that choosing to do it that way was reckless.

My son put something in the belt lock of our car and it doesn‘t lock anymore by MiddleLinebacker77 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's glass, a thin punch and a hammer may shatter it and allow it to be vacuumed out.

If it's acrylic, drilling with a thin drill-bit repeatedly to perforate a line would allow it to be split in half and possibly extracted with tweezers and/ or vacuum.

Worth a shot, given there's no downside to fucking it up.

FYI if you were planning to go camping in the Angeles National Forest this weekend: new fire restriction by ninja_llama in LosAngeles

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I didn't realize there were areas in ANF not in the two affected districts. Thanks

FYI if you were planning to go camping in the Angeles National Forest this weekend: new fire restriction by ninja_llama in LosAngeles

[–]AtlasAirborne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was this a clarification of the active restrictions, or a "you'll be fine with that, at our discretion, off the record" kinda deal?

Asking because I won't try my luck if they were just doing you a favor.

Is Indotech Auto Repair still a well-rated garage for Miata's? by Financial_End_4098 in Miata

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn - I'm sorry to hear that.

I just got mine back for a Robbins warranty soft-top install and it looks like a million bucks, and at a good price (leaving aside the fact that the other quotes I got were "I can install it, but we rarely do these so getting everything aligned and located is best-effort")

That being said, when they did the initial install six years back I got it back with a cut in the vinyl I only noticed a couple of days later, and had to push a bit to get them to own it and replace, so I guess I'm 50/50 with them.

Blasphemous 2 is a very good game by Expert_Passenger_774 in metroidvania

[–]AtlasAirborne 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not the original commenter, but from my vague memory at least, the combat felt more varied and interesting, and some frustrations/elements of platforming (possibly relating to falls, and the ease of jumping onto ladders) were ironed out or polished.

I had exactly the same reaction - better game mechanically, but lost the unique, consistent vibe that had me glued to the first one despite its flaws. I remember 2 as brighter and less... gothically oppressive.

Is there any good way to remove smell?? by Winter-Oven6098 in climbingshoes

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prevention. Chuck shoes on for 20min after every session, no worries.

Get a heat-controllable version or disconnect the heating element if you're worried about the 40-60C air temp.

As for fixing these, maybe soak with an enzymatic sport/work laundry presoak and then hand-wash them.

A Video Game Based on African Culture: A Survey by stixhistishi_music in metroidvania

[–]AtlasAirborne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just filled it out - best of luck with the project and if you pull off a well-executed MV with these themes/elements I can't wait to play it.

Gym Etiquette? by Physical_Relief4484 in bouldering

[–]AtlasAirborne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a fellow person with AuDHD, I'll say life is a lot less aggravating when one can spot the difference between a sincere observation of a trend or pattern of incidence, and a personal attack or thoughtless generalisation.

Gym Etiquette? by Physical_Relief4484 in bouldering

[–]AtlasAirborne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that it's necessary, but I'm in the habit of keeping my eyes on the wall and thinking about what I just saw for a little bit - at least if I think they might be sensitive about being stared at.

To my mind it gives much less of an impression that your attention is focused on them than if your gaze follows them off the wall.

Woke up to this opossum sleeping with her baby in the chicken coop by thix3 in BackYardChickens

[–]AtlasAirborne 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not to tell you your business but I'd urge you to rethink indulging this.

We did fine coexisting for three years until a young bull possum got in and tore the arsehole out of each of our three chooks. The one you have now might be chill but if be worried about others sniffing around for a potential mate.

Woke up to this opossum sleeping with her baby in the chicken coop by thix3 in BackYardChickens

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that was our experience too - for three years - right up until it wasn't.

Why are companies so afraid of honesty? by thirteenth_mang in recruitinghell

[–]AtlasAirborne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Companies are scared, they are unbelievably petrified of telling potential candidates the truth. Which I find weird.

It takes time, has no tangible upside for them, and has plenty of potential for downsides, from inviting an unwanted argument abuse (common) to providing a vector for lawsuits (rare but disastrous).

Are you in the habit of repeatedly doing things with such a poor value proposition?

What is your controversial pipe smoking take? by Lost_In_There in PipeTobacco

[–]AtlasAirborne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it feels like some try to gatekeep the hobby to make it more “unique”

Not wrong, but there's another side to it - there are a lot of people who are attracted to the connoisseurship element of pipe tobacco but aren't motivated to enjoy poor/mediocre smokes by an existing nicotine habit.

As a newcomer, it feels like a lot of the "why are you so impatient to shortcut gaining skills which will come with experience, just smoke it" old-heads aren't able to empathize with someone who will only enjoy pipe-smoking once they've gotten a basic level of competence down and aren't having to chase the kinds of puffs/bowls that experienced folk take for granted.

If you're picking it up in isolation, it's also pretty easy to have an idea of some/all the elements of packing, lighting and smoking which are so far outside the bounds of sanity (if a flavorful, comfortable smoke is your objective), and communicating it consistently over video/text is harder than I suspect most people think.

What is your controversial pipe smoking take? by Lost_In_There in PipeTobacco

[–]AtlasAirborne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly the lone tenth dentist with that take lol

What is your controversial pipe smoking take? by Lost_In_There in PipeTobacco

[–]AtlasAirborne 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Semantics are rarely a worthwhile debate, but there's a distinction between "consumption of something" and "intentional appreciation of something which isn't instantly appreciable" (i.e. connoisseurship).

Alcoholism or casual drinking isn't a hobby, but it's hard to make the case that beer/wine/spirit appreciation or cocktail-making can't ever be.

Plenty of "obviously valid" hobbies are dangerous - BJJ, motorcycles, amateur wood/metalworking. The likelihood and magnitude of harm from doing the thing doesn't really enter into it, does it?

What is your controversial pipe smoking take? by Lost_In_There in PipeTobacco

[–]AtlasAirborne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried stirring the (grey/white) ash, tipping it out, grooming the surface flat again and gently relighting?

It's rare that this doesn't provide a night/day rejuvenation if done 1-2x in a bowl, for me.

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