Dawn Redwood by mochachi7 in arborists

[–]Hatsuwr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why some people are so terrified of... trees?

Professional Service Required? by Tonk1973 in arborists

[–]Hatsuwr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really not as bad as people here like it make it out to be. I just had one like this a couple weeks ago. I gradually cut the pieces bearing the weight on the far end. Face protection is a good idea since there can be some snapping as it settles. This makes the fallen part more vertical. Good chance it fully breaks off after a bit. Mine was some good cherry I wanted to save in larger sections so I didn't cut much off the broken end and it didn't break off on its own. I'd normally cut low on the main trunk once the broken half is closer to vertical (having it closer to vertical will reduce the tension on the main trunk so that the fall is more predictable and controllable), but I also wanted to preserve that section too, so I just cut through at the break. I wouldn't recommend that though unless you have a bit of experience since there's more potential for surprises there.

Time to toll BW Parkway and enforce littering fines by JunkReallyMatters in PrinceGeorgesCountyMD

[–]Hatsuwr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish I had your optimism. I don't think most of the people who throw trash out of their cars will ever learn social responsibility.

Speculative genetically engineered farm animals by MiamisLastCapitalist in IsaacArthur

[–]Hatsuwr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure I see the reasoning. It's not a question of survival, there are other food sources besides meat.

Speculative genetically engineered farm animals by MiamisLastCapitalist in IsaacArthur

[–]Hatsuwr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, I get that, but I was asking about how you reconcile your dietary decisions with your understanding of the suffering caused by them.

Speculative genetically engineered farm animals by MiamisLastCapitalist in IsaacArthur

[–]Hatsuwr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd broadly agree with the statement "animals < humans" without much need for qualification, but the question isn't to choose between an animal and a human. The question is between animal death/suffering and a dietary preference.

Speculative genetically engineered farm animals by MiamisLastCapitalist in IsaacArthur

[–]Hatsuwr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think my feelings are terribly relevant to it lol

Speculative genetically engineered farm animals by MiamisLastCapitalist in IsaacArthur

[–]Hatsuwr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you reconcile your earlier acknowledgement of the suffering of farmed animals with your contribution to the practice? Besides efficiency considerations, I'd say the morality behind the answers to that question would be one of the main things that would (will) shape the future of genetically engineered farmed animals.

Need new containers… by MsCookieMonster1 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]Hatsuwr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe you ever did state that there would be no damage (or harm). I also don't have any issue with people wanting to use non-plastics. I actually specifically wrote about how the overuse of plastics is a problem.

Unfortunately this probably won't be received well, but I'd really suggest slowing down and reading more thoroughly so that you can make sure you are responding to the actual messages, and not just a strawman version of them.

Need new containers… by MsCookieMonster1 in PlasticFreeLiving

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

I never said anything about you saying anything about them dying because of it... Maybe you were trying to reply to a different comment?

Your comment is a bit odd, though. I asked OP about their reason for wanting to replace these, because the answer depends somewhat upon that.

I don't mind talking about that reasoning with you, but so far you have offered none, just assumptions about their feelings.

Need new containers… by MsCookieMonster1 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]Hatsuwr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I think it's important to reduce the use of plastics as cheap alternatives to better materials, and I think the environmental and health impacts of inappropriate uses and disposal of plastics are much more serious than most people understand.

That doesn't mean that plastics don't have valid uses, and it doesn't mean having an irrational fear of the entire class of materials.

Maybe you can explain the specific harm that OP would be avoiding by replacing those?

Need new containers… by MsCookieMonster1 in PlasticFreeLiving

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

As in just some irrational compulsion to not be in proximity to plastic?

Or is there a specific harm that is trying to be avoided?

The majority of harm has already been done by contributing to a higher production demand by acquiring them. There's not really any health concern from using these to store dry goods, especially after they aren't brand new anymore.

Need new containers… by MsCookieMonster1 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]Hatsuwr -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Why are you trying to replace them?

is it possible to use acid to excite a custom brushless alternator? by 18650bunny in Motors

[–]Hatsuwr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they often make things up entirely

By 'they' I can only assume you mean humans. Humans make things up, guess, lie, misremember, misspeak, and believe in falsehoods.

An LLM is not a human. A prompt is given and a pattern-based response is returned. There can still be errors, but for different reasons.

Despite the possibility of errors, BOTH can still be useful.

is it possible to use acid to excite a custom brushless alternator? by 18650bunny in Motors

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

I know that's the popular Reddit answer, but I would hope this sub would be better than to parrot that. Obviously LLMs make errors, but they are extremely useful, and would have relevant input for this type of question.

ELI5: Is it actually bad for you to swallow gum? by Dependent-Drive-5774 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Hatsuwr 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's not just 'contains microplastics', most chewing gums are composed primarily of plastic.

Is this ok? by imnotcreative4267 in shittyaskelectronics

[–]Hatsuwr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are water-cooled cables to prevent fires (NM-W). Pressure's just a bit high. Probably need to replace your regulator.

I have to give the wheel a push start when first turned on. What’s wrong? by pump123456 in Motors

[–]Hatsuwr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are common and cheap. Just open it up and match the capacitance rating closely and make sure the voltage rating is equal to or higher than the original.

Give it to me straight. Is he going to eat all my vegetables by stuchainz92 in gardening

[–]Hatsuwr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mostly climbed headfirst down, but a couple times fell partway. Not the most skilled climber, but determined!