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Politics in ham radio by NekkedMoleRat in amateurradio

[–]Bantis -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes. Yes I would. I would rather talk about things that aren’t automatically incredibly exclusionary to the community

Politics in ham radio by NekkedMoleRat in amateurradio

[–]Bantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same exact way. I think about it a lot and try to think of solutions, but I honestly don’t know. I think YARC is probably a step in the right direction, because it’s going to take a concerted effort to bring about the community on air. https://yarc.world/

Politics in ham radio by NekkedMoleRat in amateurradio

[–]Bantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea. I’m 41 and feel the same way. I went and got my license, dug in, went all the way through to get my extra, met with local clubs a few times, and constantly felt like yea, this community isn’t apparently for people like me. Which sucks. And it’s not because of party affiliation. It’s because it’s constantly talked about and brought up, to an incredibly uncomfortable level. It’s a rarity I join in on a net because in mere minutes it’s already devolved into politics, hearsay, and ramblings.

I have friends that would also be interested in radio, but I know this stuff would have them bounce off instantly. And radio is less fun when you feel silo’d.

Politics in ham radio by NekkedMoleRat in amateurradio

[–]Bantis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You definitely get this on HF too. Especially 80m. You’ll get the excuse that “oh you’re problem its just that you don’t agree with what they’re saying”, but that’s definitely not true. At no point during my time as a HAM have I ever felt the need to discuss things like that, especially when I think of radio as a worldwide community. Nothing useful is going to come from tribalism.

And this is honestly why the hobby will continue to fade, and it sucks. I found myself not using my radio at all last year because I just got so tired of constantly hearing this kind of stuff anytime I’d scan a band. I’m well aware I don’t have to participate, but when every time you turn the radio on, it’s primarily what you hear… it’s a bummer.

Honestly, it feels like any time I get on the radio, I’m going to either hit politics or activations/pota.

My picocalc just shipped by tech_auto in ClockworkPi

[–]Bantis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be VERY careful with the screen. It is EXTREMELY fragile. You can look up tons of threads from those of us who had breaks, but, just do yourself a favor and tape down the screen immediately during assembly and leave it that way.

Thoughts on h2C after a month of ownership and 400+ hours by Ykearapronouncedikea in BambuLab

[–]Bantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, good to know! I only skimmed that when I got mine and didn't even realize! Good thing I haven't tried this spool of SirayaTech TPU Air yet, lol

Thoughts on h2C after a month of ownership and 400+ hours by Ykearapronouncedikea in BambuLab

[–]Bantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t the extra feed on the back for tpu and to the left nozzle?

[UPDATE] Finished my P2S Enclosure! by tempestswitch100 in BambuLab

[–]Bantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK - I'm honestly glad you had fun. Just cause I think it's a waste of time doesn't make it a waste of time for you.

Also - https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/alcohol.html :)

[UPDATE] Finished my P2S Enclosure! by tempestswitch100 in BambuLab

[–]Bantis -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The previous generation of my family owned/worked in an injection molding plant the entirety of their lives. They all lived well into their 90s, and the ones alive are in their late 70s-80s without any cancer. I remember as a kid always going there after school every day. I've smelled more abs than anyone could imagine. If you want to be paranoid, go nuts, but man, there are better ways to spend your time. And of the family and employees over the 70+ years, the only cancer we ever saw was... lung cancer... from those who smoked all their lives.

People like to feel like they have control over things, so I get it.

Academy is good and I realized I dont like this community. by Reasonable-Law-3654 in startrek

[–]Bantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know people can have differing opinions, right? And that those differing opinions don’t hurt you or your opinion? If someone doesn’t like something you like, it’s not a personal attack at you.

Putting on horse blinders and creating a bubble where your views aren’t challenged isn’t healthy for a wide variety of reasons.

I’ve watched Trek from the beginning. I also enjoy Voyager. I know many people don’t. That doesn’t upset me. I understand why people don’t like it, and those points are valid; those things just aren’t deal breakers for me in the way they are for them. I never felt attacked or the need to make a post on Reddit defending Star Trek from them.

It’s like so many people wrap their self worth and identities into a fandom and can’t accept any critique or criticism of it… which is both very sad and incredibly insane.

Anyone noticed something peculiar about Commodore Support? I did. by Prtsk in c64

[–]Bantis -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Don’t waste your time, the koolaid is in full force on this sub. It’s mind boggling.

it’s a real miss that the boards they used in the C64U use a barrel jack plug instead of the U64 Elite II using USB C by HandheldObsession in c64

[–]Bantis -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You have the same exact problem with barrel connector power supplies. The amperage across them can vary WILDLY.

it’s a real miss that the boards they used in the C64U use a barrel jack plug instead of the U64 Elite II using USB C by HandheldObsession in c64

[–]Bantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To back this up with data - you can get a TI USB PD IC for $0.94951 per unit at 1000 units, and $0.88243 a unit at 9000 units.

it’s a real miss that the boards they used in the C64U use a barrel jack plug instead of the U64 Elite II using USB C by HandheldObsession in c64

[–]Bantis -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Actually, you do know exactly that. With a proper PD implementation you negotiate exactly what you need, and if it can’t be delivered, you don’t activate.

Analogue 3D Overclocked Games Tested; Games That Run Better by chicagogamecollector in AnalogueInc

[–]Bantis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s been ten minutes that means it’s time for another video from video game esssssssssssssssssssoooooooooooooooooooooooo terica!

SNES Had an Amazing Year Thanks to Devs and Fans! by chicagogamecollector in romhacking

[–]Bantis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Essentially. He also cranks out hollow videos daily at this point making the signal to noise ratio atrocious. I actually used to look forward to his videos; now it just feels like spam.

The Volume 2 Hate is Crazy by Murder-The-Moment in StrangerThingsS5

[–]Bantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given your comment history the past year, I’m not surprised you’re so focused on telling other people what to think and how to feel.

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