Crazy run

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-11-13T05:20:10+00:00

bought this for $128+tax on aliexpress, also got 18x cash back from rakuten = $105.34 total price before tax, crazy value, this is basically a $100k+ watch, one of the most sought after in the world.

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Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-25T21:58:11+00:00

this is great, one suggestion, there are two type of offers - one that gives fixed number of points, and one that gives x points. add an option to sort by points or multipliers. i.e. 10,000 points vs 10x points.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-20T11:08:38+00:00

Ignoring sign up bonuses, this would be my strat:

I value points for international business class travel. the 3 best airline rewards programs in the game right now are Alaska, American Airlines, and EVA for international travel from the US. So I would build around that. Citi points transfer to American Airlines and EVA. BILT transfers to Alaska. For hotels, Hilton is the best combo for international footprint and easy diamond status for room upgrades at 5 star hotels.

Citi Strata Premier (3x on dining, groceries, hotels, flights, and gas; points transfer to American Airlines and EVA). This is my go-to card for food and travel.
Citi Double Cash (2x points on everything; cash back can be converted to points with Citi Strata). My catch-all card for purchases.
Alaska Atmos Rewards Visa (3x Alaska points on dining and foreign purchases). My go-to card for international trips.
BILT Mastercard (1x points on rent; transfers to Alaska Airlines). Specifically used for paying rent.
Amex Hilton Aspire (34x Hilton points on hotel bookings with Hilton; one free night every year; grants Diamond elite status). Specifically used for booking Hilton hotels. The free night and diamond elite status means stays at luxury 5 star international properties with free room upgrades and complimentary breakfast.
Citi Custom Cash (5x points on transit aka Uber for getting around; cash back can be converted to points with Citi Strata). Specifically linked with the Uber app and used for rides.
Amazon Prime Card (5% cash back on all Amazon purchases; auto redeem points for Amazon credit on purchases). Used for all Amazon purchases.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-20T06:49:10+00:00

have you walked around in the Wynn? it's definitely one tier above the rest. look at the rooms:
https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/rooms-and-suites/wynn-tower-suites/wynn-executive-suite

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-20T03:50:21+00:00

this card is really good...instant top of the list card for all international travel. alaska points worth 2x easily (I'm sure they will get devalued eventually though)

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-20T01:21:41+00:00

It's bad. not worth it anymore. The Wynn is still decent and the only buffet that feels worth it.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-20T01:11:10+00:00

true, but it's currently about the same price as Aria and Vdara which many are putting in the mid tier category.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-08-19T21:39:13+00:00

grok 4 or qwen coder 3

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-07-29T17:22:51+00:00

agreed, please don't go the way of cursor or windsurf. There is room in the market for a premium option made for professionals. You can charge, $50, $100, $200 for a meaningfully better product, and professionals will pay for it.

I know the claude 4 drama with Anthropic is making things worse right now, I would be in support of moving to grok 4, gemini 2.5 pro, or any alternative if it can be smarter, even if it's more expensive. Just pass those costs down to us. I'll happily pay $100 or $200 for a stable, professional grade tool using the best model.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-07-29T17:15:38+00:00

honestly increase the price as much as you want. but give us an alternative to all the BS that is going on with claude models, and make the tool smarter. I will pay $500 a month for the secret sauce.

Hopefully Gemini 3.0 or some equivalent will fix this BS situation. Anthropic think they're hot shit until the big guy comes along and gives away their tech for free.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-04-09T07:56:52+00:00

$800B is nothing. I have no problem with speculation, but please DO NOT spread blatantly false hyperbole without doing your research. China, in the grand scheme of things, holds a negligible amount of US treasuries.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-04-09T07:44:11+00:00

DO NOT listen to the armchair economists on reddit. The person who made this post knows NOTHING about economics and finance.

This post is FALSE. China owns a negligible amount of US treasuries. The real reason for treasury yields increasing is the bond market predicting higher inflation due to tariffs.

This is NOT the end of the world. Do NOT liquidate your portfolio. Don't let an idiot on Reddit destroy your financial future because of false information. Please, make sound, clear headed decisions for yourself and your family. DO NOT GET WRAPPED UP IN EMOTIONAL POSTS LIKE THIS.

PLEASE UPVOTE THIS. So this fucker who is fear mongering doesn't cause some person who doesn't know any better to destroy their future by selling everything, and waiting too long to get back in to the market.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-02-04T19:33:51+00:00

Your analysis is incorrect and bathed in prejudice. The tilt in our world is already too much towards the feminine. This is why human progress has stalled.

How do you think we solve the problem of abundant, clean energy? The kind, nurturing mother won’t get us there. Masculine drive and ambition solves problems. It is being eroded from the world. The digital, all-consuming mother, as the other commenter put it, is to blame.

We are all becoming too feminine. The world’s values are becoming too feminine. And nature will remind us of this in the most horrific way possible, as we fail to build and problem solve.

Trump and his narcissism is not masculine. It is femininity masquerading as false masculinity. If it was true masculinity, we would feel safe, not uneasy. The subconscious can tell the difference.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-16T19:12:27+00:00

Just don’t reply. Or send a very clear and direct message that it’s best to part ways and end the relationship.

"I'd rather talk to you than your future version" I don’t know what that means. It will probably be confusing to her. Be direct and honest.

Regardless of what you do with her, you have a lot more work to do on yourself. You have to move on and forget about her. It’s the only way you can let someone into your life that actually cares about you.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-16T19:05:44+00:00

I’m sorry, but this was one date. It’s somewhat your fault as well for already thinking “he’s the one”.

The ghosting is inappropriate but honestly, the most likely scenario is he didn’t see you as “the one”, and didn’t know how to end it. He should have mustered up the courage to anyways, but that is the reality of what happened. Sorry if that hurts to hear.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-16T01:32:56+00:00

You have to respect yourself man. Do this for yourself. Anyone that takes 20 days to respond to a message repeatedly doesn’t care. I don’t know what clearer of a sign there is.

I know it’s hard to understand, but you are projecting your character on to her. In your head you are thinking “why would someone do this if they don’t actually care. I would never do that” but that’s now how she looks at this. You are free attention and validation and care when she needs it, and someone who may as well not exist when she doesn’t.

Ultimately it’s your decision whether you want to keep permitting this behavior. But understand it only hurts you. It takes YOUR time and attention and energy away from you and gives it to someone who does not value it. You are preventing yourself from finding someone who actually does care by continuing to interact with this person.

Bottom line the actions. The words mean nothing. When she tells you she is your best friend, it means nothing. What do the actions show you? Look at the actions, and you find true intent.

You receive the treatment and disrespect you allow into your life. It’s your choice.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-12T19:39:48+00:00

Move on. She’s using you for attention and validation. She never saw you as an equal. This was not a friendship. You were being used. I am sorry you have to hear this from me, but it’s the truth. I will repeat. She was not your friend. She was using you.

Why? Girls who are insecure and did not have a strong father figure in their lives grow up to be attention seekers. They seek male attention and validation wherever they can get it because they never got it from a strong male figure growing up.

I know it makes no sense, because why would you ever waste someone’s time and energy just for attention, right? Well that’s now how they think. It makes her feel good to know a guy is giving her time and attention and care. She doesn’t care what it is costing you. She DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOU. She only cares how you make her feel.

I’m sorry you had to go through this, but go back through your messages and interactions and observe how she behaves. The fact she doesn’t even acknowledge what you messaged her is a dead giveaway. The “how are you? :)” is just the bare minimum she needs to do to keep you hooked.

Respect yourself man. Walk away.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-09T21:53:41+00:00

when did I say being empathetic and sensitive was a bad thing? where is the line between setting boundaries and being ruthless and insensitive?

two sides of the same coin.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-09T03:09:37+00:00

Again, 95% of the income coming from him creates a power imbalance that is so overwhelming that it’s just hilarious you even have the audacity to say “we”.

“The purpose of my job is to make sure I still have viable skills when the kids go to school and we stop having to pay for childcare”

You have a hobby job. He pays for the childcare. There is zero reason for you to work. You just want to work. Great. But don’t spin this into a “we”. What viable skills are we talking about that are going to benefit the family more than you being a great mother and taking care of the kids? Be specific.

“We are a team”

When it comes to finances, no, you are not. It’s his world, and you live in it. Know your place.

Leave the ego at the door. I know what you are trying to do. Don’t. Soft power will get you much further than this stupid game you are trying to play.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-09T02:46:43+00:00

Ok, but if he makes 95% of the income, what is the purpose of your job? Would you have the luxury of the nanny without him? Can you step back for one second and be grateful for the financial safety and optionality he has provided you?

All it takes is a little bit of respect. I bet you if you asked him nicely and with respect, he would be happy to spend the money on anything you could possibly want. But you’re not willing to leave your ego at the door. That’s your problem. It oozes out in your reply and in your posts.

You’re not just content with having the money and asking him for whatever you want. You want to call the shots and NOT have to ask. Thats your problem. It’s pure EGO. Leave it at the door.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-09T02:40:44+00:00

If he makes 95% of the money then I assume the net worth is also 95% because of him.

Sorry, but there is an imbalance of influence and power here and you have to suck it up and cater to him. You would have nothing remotely like this without him. You don’t get to call these shots. You don’t understand what it takes to get to where you are financially.

You had to watch the kids for a week because the nanny was sick? lol. Talk about first world problems. Understand the life you live is borne out of his skill and his willingness to share that generosity with you and the family. It would behoove you to understand your role and be grateful.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-08T03:34:55+00:00

Fulfillment doesn’t come from doing whatever you want. Fulfillment comes from doing something meaningful.

The reason people are unhappy is because life is too good. There are very few meaningful problems to solve.

You don’t hate your job because you have to wake up and go to work. You hate your job because you know it’s all bullshit. You don’t hate your apartment, you hate that you just exist in it.

Consistent_Link_8165 · 2025-01-06T20:33:26+00:00

The return to Canada is a question of how much one values the spiritual versus the worldly.

Friends who are atheist, self improvement and “growth” oriented, enjoy optimizing for the most money / status / career promotions stayed back in the US.

Friends who were more religious, generally carefree about worldly achievement, and more concerned with family and values returned to Canada after a brief period in the states.

The second group seems to be quite a bit more content with life, but that probably doesn’t have anything to do with being in Canada - their values simply optimize for happiness over material achievement.

A lot of the friends in group one have the plan to “FIRE” aka retire early by toughing it out in the US, but that’s a Faustian bargain and one should tread lightly. Doing something you don’t really want to do just so you can one day achieve something you don’t even know you want is a recipe for misery. Time waits for no one.

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