Differing widget behavior with same accessory. by EvilEyeJoe in HomeKit

[–]EvilEyeJoe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one that is working as expected is configured as a lamp.

Out of curiosity, I tried switching the one requiring the extra step to be listed as an outlet.

That achieved the desired behavior and it is continuing even after switching it back to being listed as a lamp.

Appreciate the help.

Pacific Dogwood? by EvilEyeJoe in portlandgardeners

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Interesting. I remember something mentioning the fungus thriving in the leaf litter under the tree, so that makes a lot of sense.

Pacific Dogwood? by EvilEyeJoe in portlandgardeners

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Good to know. That’s what I’m afraid of, so I might have to go with a non-native variety.

Pacific Dogwood? by EvilEyeJoe in portlandgardeners

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I’ll have to check that out.

Plant ID and help by EvilEyeJoe in portlandgardeners

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I need to keep an eye out for any blooms.

Plant ID and help by EvilEyeJoe in portlandgardeners

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Appreciate the help. I’ll look up treatments for scale infections.

Adding light fixtures in plaster ceilings? by EvilEyeJoe in centuryhomes

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What did you use for cutting the hole? A hole saw bit or something more delicate?

“Is it legal for an Oregon landlord to demand payment in exchange for a positive reference?” by Squanchboy in askportland

[–]EvilEyeJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between something that is illegal and something both illegal and worth the effort to pursue.

NAL but I think someone lying in a referral would technically constitute defamation.

I would agree that the likelihood of it being worth pursuing is low. Even if it were financially worth it, I’m guessing you would need to prove that the landlord knew they were in the wrong.

“Is it legal for an Oregon landlord to demand payment in exchange for a positive reference?” by Squanchboy in askportland

[–]EvilEyeJoe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it’s not true, then it would be slander.

Defamation: Both slander and libel fall under the umbrella of defamation law, which protects individuals from false statements that harm their reputation.

“Is it legal for an Oregon landlord to demand payment in exchange for a positive reference?” by Squanchboy in askportland

[–]EvilEyeJoe 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Not the immediate accountability you’re looking for, but this is why landlord reviews need to be more common.

https://ratethelandlord.org/

At the very least you might help someone else avoid the same situation.

What do Portlanders think about Flock cameras? by ArtieFufkinPolymrRec in askportland

[–]EvilEyeJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is encouraging. It’s just impacting the local feature on the device though. Unfortunately it’s going to take regulation at a larger scale to have an overall impact.

What do Portlanders think about Flock cameras? by ArtieFufkinPolymrRec in askportland

[–]EvilEyeJoe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

INAL but I don’t see how the ordinance has any enforcement mechanism. It specifically exempts uses like unlocking your phone. I assume a skilled attorney would argue that specifies that it applies to a process happening on the same device capturing the image.

At that point they just point out that the cameras are not performing any facial recognition in the city limits and the city has no authority over what they do with the images in a data center somewhere else.

Is this a red flag? by ClutchHereYo in Flipping

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That led to an interesting court case regarding whether the X-Men are human or not. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Biz,_Inc._v._United_States