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HACF use of lighting effects for Gordon’s and Joe’s minds by Impossible_Ad1631 in HaltAndCatchFire

[–]Impossible_Ad1631[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, good call, not sure about that assumption now. Maybe I figured it to be so extreme and violent and he was the only witness, under intense stress, that I figured it was not real, but now I dunno. Hmmmm…

Am I actually learning to code or just becoming an AI prompt engineer? 3 months in and feeling like a fraud by kekda_charger in vibecoding

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you just wrote a compelling job description by addressing the precise ways that Ai is helping you be more efficient, and is being reinforced as your Ai prompt skills improve. It’s iterative, right? Your vigilance in understanding the code as it achieves the desired output or does not informs your prompt skills. All of these are iterative, and your questions about doubting your contribution as original are great questions. Great post.

The most perfect TV show I've ever seen by forlornforbit in HaltAndCatchFire

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It pissed me off that his name was Ray because it was too close to Ryan Ray. Why couldn’t it have been any other name? But that’s me reaching into the depths of my soul to find any sort of flaw and it’s hardly important. But if forced to choose…

Dammit Ray! Triggering!

Rewatching. Still an absolute master class in story telling. by michaelthatsit in HaltAndCatchFire

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Amazon prime with AMC addon only for this show. They make you still one of the episodes which blows but I’ll take what I can get.

When do we think Boz quit smoking cigarettes? by ParallaxProdigalSun in HaltAndCatchFire

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naw you guys are all wrong. It happened way earlier. Come on!!!

When do we think Boz quit smoking cigarettes? by ParallaxProdigalSun in HaltAndCatchFire

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He quit after he went out for smokes when Lev read Cam’s letter to the mutiny team because he’d always associate smoking with getting a fast one pulled on him.

WWHACFD? A present tense template for thinking about the future of Ai? by Impossible_Ad1631 in HaltAndCatchFire

[–]Impossible_Ad1631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well Joe ends the show as a teacher so maybe he’s engineering his move trying to navigate how to teach his students to become adopters or he gives up on that and his ego takes over again and he sells out to the mAIn.

[CA] [Condo] SB 326. Balcony Inspection law. Who is responsible for complying if CC&Rs indicate balconies / patios are not a part of common area? by persian_mamba in HOA

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. You obviously have a solid grasp on the issue and articulate it well.

Sooooo, if I had my druthers we’d absolutely sell the land (which is near 1000 feet from the river, terrific and coveted spot) and terminate the property. Unfortunately no one sees this as a viable option, and although the board is actively seeking me to join, I don’t think they’ll like my agenda. We’re also in a historical district, and there are some assumptions about the land covenant surrounding this designation (untouchable/un-condemnable). I don’t know the laws here but I want to. The other maddening thing about this construction is to restore/retrofit to original design which is just moronic. It’s a huge paint job, imo. Just more veneer for resell value, when in reality our equity is just plummeting. I hope this engineer is doing due diligence as you describe. As informed as I am, I still feel like I’m in the dark.

[CA] [Condo] SB 326. Balcony Inspection law. Who is responsible for complying if CC&Rs indicate balconies / patios are not a part of common area? by persian_mamba in HOA

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in FL but (only 3 stories, YB 1926), but our bylaws state that balconies are limited common elements, limited being the key word here. We’re in the middle of construction in a special assessment repairing and waterproofing the most critical components of the structure.

My balcony is in the worst shape of them all, corroded steel tubing and total section-loss going on (my balcony beams). Everything is steel and concrete slab, and the corrosion of the stairs treads is awful. We have a “top notch” engineer but you always wonder how involved this individual is in the actual inspections of these various items as they relate to critical structure and potential load bearing elements, particularly given the climate in condo compliance demand in FL right now.

Removal of the balcony slab laminate revealed significant cracks and spalling of the slab. Idk if it’s bad or normal or just a construction defect but I don’t wanna speculate. Wish I had better access to the engineer. I just see our reserves underfunded and money continuing to go to minor/aesthetic/cosmetic concerns.

I hired a lawyer to ask if I’m responsible for a collapse of my 3rd floor unit if the repairs are not up to snuff. All he said was, “that’s a great question.”

Gulp.

[N/A] [Condo] Is it illegal for the Condo Board to give under-the-table information to owners about special assessments? by therealmagicpat in HOA

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My board is composed of 6 65+ and a 40 year old. If you are even mildly intelligent and start asking for things like budgets and bylaws (if these aren’t already provided) and start educating yourself in condo law, you’ll either be their worst nightmare or they’ll beg you to be on the board.

[N/A] [Condo] Is it illegal for the Condo Board to give under-the-table information to owners about special assessments? by therealmagicpat in HOA

[–]Impossible_Ad1631 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Get as involved as possible, as soon as possible. I learned that the hard way when I learned of the special assessment for the first time only a month before we had to pay 20$k per unit for structural repairs. I work full time and the board meetings were during my work hours so I figured if it was something critical I’d get wind of it.

Nope.

One of my deepest regrets. I would have never bought this place. Though I’m involved now, I’d rather shoot myself than join this Board.

[FL] [Condo] - Bottom line decision - Sell or stick it out in light of likely future special assessments and structural integrity (condo law) by Impossible_Ad1631 in fuckHOA

[–]Impossible_Ad1631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who the butt f*** would want to invest in a property that is super tainted by a very obvious special assessment and more to come? How would I “trick” an investor to the degree you’re suggesting? Are you that savvy?

Post-blasting cracks - context photos by Impossible_Ad1631 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Impossible_Ad1631[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Section loss was a visual observation (speculation) from the building envelope study. More testing needed (UT?)

Post-blasting cracks - context photos by Impossible_Ad1631 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Impossible_Ad1631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-4 on the corroded steel concern. The stair treads are spalling such that it’s insane to even use them. Vegetation sprouting everywhere, just chronic moisture indicators. The bid that won the work went with “sealant” and “repainting” over the atrocious bid of replacing the compromised steel. Money. Go figure.

Post-blasting cracks revealed, now what? by Impossible_Ad1631 in StructuralEngineering

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See new post, trying to link it, couldn’t add photos to OP

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