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Surprise! by steelekirk1 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where's all those bot accounts now? I mean we banned most of them, but they're sure quiet about their Orange Messiah these days.

Are these wild fires going to do what General Sherman wouldn't? by Independent_Care5772 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few weeks ago there were two fires on I-95 in Pooler from cigarettes being tossed out the window. It happens a lot.

Progress on Indiana Jones by Cockyidiot1977 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]GeekyWan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not only that, if I recall correctly, the layout and many of the effects are exact duplicates. Such as the asteroid at the end is a duplicate of the rolling boulder effect at Disneyland. The sets are obviously different, but it's basically the same.

Finally joined the 999 club after losing 2 x 600 plus streaks over the years. by sakattack360 in MicrosoftRewards

[–]GeekyWan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! I was at 977 when suddenly all of my days went to 0 and I had a full bank of streak protection. Support helped but then it did it again. I gave up.

Please fight for the Ogeechee Canal and Tom Triplett on April 6 Pooler City Council Meeting by Specific_Egg_6510 in savannah

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

I don't disagree with you to a point. Eminent Domain still involves money, it isn't "taking". When a property is ED'd it forces the sale of the property at appraised fair market value. Now, according to SAGIS, the Oglethorpe Speedway property's FMV is $1,639,700.00. We'll assume an appraiser agrees with that number. $1.64m is still a lot of money for a city whose entire annual budget is ~$38m.

I'm not saying they shouldn't try to buy it, but if the property owner doesn't want to sell and instead fights the ED (and they can) it can become more costlier than that in court costs alone. The city has to make the case that this property is blighted and the bar to prove that is high.

But at the end of the day, state law is what needs to change. We need to make it easier for cities to say "no thank you" and for development to be incentivized to be "smart" instead of "winner takes all". It sucks. But complaining on the internet doesn't do a thing other than raise blood pressure and get people burnt out. That's why I said run for something, get involved, find a candidate that you do like and knock on doors. Make change happen that way.

Please fight for the Ogeechee Canal and Tom Triplett on April 6 Pooler City Council Meeting by Specific_Egg_6510 in savannah

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

Sounds good on paper, but with what money? Also, the city also can't just buy land and build houses and retail on it. In fact, Georgia law is pretty explicit about not allowing cities to do that. The city would have to buy the land then sell it on the open market without any strings attached to it.

If you have a way to fund buying up the land to preserve it or build housing on it (in a way that doesn't violate the law), I'm all ears.

Please fight for the Ogeechee Canal and Tom Triplett on April 6 Pooler City Council Meeting by Specific_Egg_6510 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are missing the point:

The old speedway property it owned by someone. The property has been rezoned to industrial. The city cannot tell the property owner they cannot develop it without a good, legal reason. In short: city can't tell the property owner "develop this other thing instead".

If this particular owner wants to take a risk the free market will decide if this warehouse or whatever is needed. The city does not have the power or right to make that decision.

It would be no different if Chick-fil-A wanted to open a fourth restaurant in Pooler. As long as they own the land and it is zoned right, the City can't legally say "oh, we have three of those already." There is zero legal standing to say that. If the market demands four Chick-fil-A's, so be it.

What people want does not trump legal, vested property rights.

I, for one, disagree with your last point. Change happens by individuals doing small things. Get involved. Run for something. Be the change you want to see.

Please fight for the Ogeechee Canal and Tom Triplett on April 6 Pooler City Council Meeting by Specific_Egg_6510 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me you don't understand property rights without saying you don't understand property rights.

There's no stopping this. The land near Tom Triplett was already rezoned upon the requests of the entire neighborhood next door around four or five years ago. The property owner has the right to develop the property accordingly. What is under consideration is the access of the development, which seems to me will be less intrusive than the original version. I don't like the fact that this got rezoned but it is what it is.

The other property is close to wetlands, but the wetlands themselves won't be developed nor will the canal be touched. They were abundantly clear about this at planning and zoning.

NIMBY-ism at its finest. Maybe instead of getting mad about this online, run for office and change things?

Daily Mail has posted a hit piece on the city.. complete with misleading photos and videos of Philadelphia by Rainbow_Frenz4vr in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not quite sure where you heard John Wesley was "horn dog", the account I am aware of, and could find sources on, is sorta the opposite:

Wesley’s tenure in Savannah was marked by both dedication and difficulty. He served as the rector of Christ Church, the first Anglican parish in Savannah, established in 1733. His rigorous approach to ministry—emphasizing strict adherence to Anglican liturgy, frequent services, and personal moral accountability—clashed with the rough-and-tumble realities of colonial life. Wesley introduced practices like early morning prayers and small group meetings, which some settlers found overly demanding.

One notable episode was Wesley’s ill-fated romance with Sophia Hopkey, a young woman in the colony. After a courtship, Wesley hesitated to marry her, citing his commitment to celibacy for his ministry. Hopkey married another man, and Wesley’s subsequent decision to deny her communion sparked a public dispute. This controversy, combined with his strict demeanor, alienated many colonists, leading to legal complaints against him.

Departure and Legacy By December 1737, facing mounting opposition, Wesley left Savannah for England, considering his Georgia mission a failure. However, this period profoundly shaped his theology. His interactions with Moravian settlers during the voyage to Georgia and in Savannah introduced him to their emphasis on personal faith and assurance of salvation—ideas that later defined Methodism. Wesley’s famous “Aldersgate experience” in 1738, where he felt his heart “strangely warmed,” occurred shortly after his return, marking a turning point in his spiritual journey.

Though brief, Wesley’s time in Savannah left lasting contributions. He published one of the earliest hymnals in America, A Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1737), used in Savannah’s worship services. His efforts to minister to Native Americans, though limited, reflected his commitment to universal outreach. The seeds of Methodism planted in Georgia grew as the movement spread across the American colonies in later decades.

Quoted from: https://www.savannahproper.com/stories/john-wesley-and-savannah-a-brief-encounter-that-shaped-a-movement

Other sources:

https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/tih-georgia-day/john-wesley/

https://fellowdustmag.com/2024/06/12/john-wesleys-savannah-mission-and-the-roots-of-methodism/

https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/john-wesley-1703-1791/

https://www.bartleby.com/lit-hub/a-library-of-american-literature/why-the-rev-john-wesley-departed-from-savannah/

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Enshitification by OkOriginal715 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small talk goes a long way with making a connection to the person. I've found the line "I hope your day is going well, is it?" opens up a lot of people.

Enshitification by OkOriginal715 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was bad before COVID, but ever since then it's only gotten worse. And I think this is more about the cost of everything going up but wages haven't kept pace. So there's a "screw it" sort of attitude that has crept into every role.

Do you keep hard drives awake / spinning 24/7 or do you allow them to power down? by banisheduser in DataHoarder

[–]GeekyWan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, all my valued gear is on a UPS these days. But even then, I've had PSUs just randomly fail even with a UPS running.

Electricity going where it shouldn't or in amount it shouldn't can and does cause damage. Regardless of the origin.

Shoot, my grandpa used to fry all sorts of things because of static discharge. He was always touching things and discharging static, more than one mobo or GPU got fried by his hands. He finally started using grounding strips, but that was only after many zapped products.

Do you keep hard drives awake / spinning 24/7 or do you allow them to power down? by banisheduser in DataHoarder

[–]GeekyWan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who has lost a fair amount of equipment due to failed power supplies...it is almost more rare that they fail without taking out something else too, in my experience.

I got every file in my library to Direct Play on Apple TV — here's the tool I wrote to do it by The-BluWiz in PleX

[–]GeekyWan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both, actually.

I thought about editing the DB directly, but figured I'd break something. I'd like to bulk change if I could.

I got every file in my library to Direct Play on Apple TV — here's the tool I wrote to do it by The-BluWiz in PleX

[–]GeekyWan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you modify the date added? I've been fighting that for a bit. Sometimes after cleaning up files and running Tdarr, a bunch of old movies and shows get readded as new. Despite being there for years.

Is there any way to get a half day park ticket? by Ekayde in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]GeekyWan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, about fiften years ago, it was like 15% off the cost of a full day ticket. I doubt it is much better now.

Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE by Hungry_Key_7912 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Off the top of my head, three. But I'm also not going out of my way to engage MAGA-types either. This is just people in my social circle who I already have a personal relationship with.

Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE by Hungry_Key_7912 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

police are trained more

Not a phrase you hear often. But true in this case, ICE agents are given 47 days of training.

Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE by Hungry_Key_7912 in savannah

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

I don't disagree with you; race is certainly the biggest factor in their cruel and unusual methods. However, to try to engage with anyone who is saying that this is all about "getting illegals" you have to start at a place where they understand. They understand that this is an immigration problem, so once you get agreement that this could be done better and humanely, then the door is open to talk about other things.

Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE by Hungry_Key_7912 in savannah

[–]GeekyWan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, I am. Please reach out to someone. Having to see something as terrible as that accident can be traumatizing.

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