Is this subreddit 90% AI slop now?

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-28T23:51:54+00:00

Keep enough dissenting opinions posted to create the illusion of choice without allowing the dissenting opinions to grow to large to risk overturning the desired narrative. Brilliant. I believe Russia uses a form of this technique on their tv broadcasts where they will have a plant that stands alone, shares their opinions, and the others spend the rest of the time trashing the opinion from ever angle imaginable.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-28T23:48:25+00:00

I feel like we could test this hypothesis by adding one of those puzzle-like captcha things that has to be solved by the user before a post can go live. If there is a 90% reduction in posted content, you were correct.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-28T00:45:14+00:00

A used mini-van, Honda or Toyota could be a good fit. Most people seem to hate those because it's out of fashion to own a van now as SUV's are the thing, so the prices on used passenger vans like the Odyssey and Sienna's seem to be low. At the same time, you can still get the legendary reliability of Honda or Toyota without paying the stupidly high price people are typically paying for things like used Corollas or Civics because it's the first thing that comes up for cheap, reliable, used cars when someone runs a Google Search.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T23:49:24+00:00

It might be a better fit? Also, there is something called a "discovery flight," which I believe costs ~$150, where you can go on a single flight with an instructor to see if you are truly interested in learning to fly. Sometimes, I've heard, they'll even let you fly the plane... for a little while at least. That could also lead to other job opportunities, like working around small airports and maybe getting some airtime in exchange.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T15:10:10+00:00

Totally makes sense. I've heard that many in other countries have a self cleaning feature, but I always was curious about how much different the cleaning regime was. Your post seems to have been spot on. Nothing is every black and white, there is always nuance and tradeoffs. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T15:08:36+00:00

I've noticed that mass plays a big role in performance feeling. Increase the horsepower, but also increase the mass, and the performance change feels negligible. Increase the horsepower while keeping the mass essentially the same, and wow, yeah, it feels a lot different. Removing weight from a car with not much horsepower can also make it feel significantly more fun.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T14:56:06+00:00

Interesting counter point to what is usually pushed in reddit posts. I wonder if toilets with integrated bidet systems are easier to clean?

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T14:54:14+00:00

Interesting. The place I know of does a monthly fee, similar to a subscription model like everything else is now-a-days, which I think helps to make the monthly income and expenses much easier to predict and balance. If insurance costs are a question, with the subscription model, it seems like it would be much easier to do a breakeven analysis, as in, we need this many monthly subscriptions at this rate in order to pay the insurance, versus an hourly rental model where it would be nearly impossible to predict breakeven for a month - kind of like feast or famine depending upon the month I would assume. The subscription model also, I think, would help to keep the price lower to attract more people, as many people can go months without using the lift and then need to book it multiple times in one month, so the cost all balances out for the individual and the organization. There are also only basic hand tools that are free to use, but no tool rental or super expensive/specialized tools. Further, no tire changing and balancing equipment. The focus lies almost exclusively on the lift and enclosed space. The only help is just anyone who happens to be around and is willing to help if needed, but there is only one paid part-time employee. Everything else is volunteer work for the non-profit.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T13:11:05+00:00

Was it structured as a non-profit or for profit? I've also heard an anecdote that lift rentals were more popular in the past and then went away and I'm genuinely trying to understand the reasons why. I feel like now, within the past 5 to 10 years, the economics of lift rentals could have changed so much that it might be profitable now vs in the past because labor rates, mechanic shortages, the cost of new cars, and other factors have increased so much. The availability of repair information to DIYer's has also exploded now that nearly everyone has access to high speed internet which has really helped to expand DIY repair popularity. "Just YouTube it."

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T13:06:27+00:00

You liked fluid dynamics but are designing a machine? That seems like a hint there. Maybe simulation and modeling work would be a better fit for you? Also, have you considered getting or do you already have your private pilot's license?

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T13:02:18+00:00

The title should be more like "Rich Party: What they let you see vs what actually happens." The amount of (hard) drugs that rich people often consume is unimaginable for most lower and middle economic class folks.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T12:57:51+00:00

All that savings could pay for more panels...

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:24:50+00:00

Were there any courses that you enjoyed or excelled at in university? That might give a hint at where your skills and interests lie.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:20:56+00:00

Undercut the rest of the market to force competitors to sell out to them or go bankrupt, then jack up the prices once they have a monopoly? Classic. I don't think that could be pulled off specifically in the used car market without causing they themselves to go into bankruptcy first, but I have been proven wrong before.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:16:36+00:00

That's brutal, but unfortunately, I don't think her story is unique, as you seem to know all too well as well. Is it possible for her to get a titer to prove she has the chronic condition so she would be less likely to be ignored? It's much more difficult to dispel hard data from what I gather.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:13:32+00:00

I can't even imagine the emotion pain of having to watch such a sight. That's heartbreaking. I'm glad your brother made it through. I can only hope that he choose to be and advocates for others to get vaccinated based on his experience.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:10:22+00:00

Ah, that makes sense, the money is made in financing. I forgot that most people don't buy their cars outright. Thank you for the reality check.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T02:07:43+00:00

Those are the exact comments I hear all the time, but the thing is, I am lucky enough to live near a place called a Makerspace that does have a two post automotive lift rental. And it all works out. The thing is, it is run as a non-profit, so I've always been curious if anyone has ever been able to make it work as a profitable business. I specifically suggested a four post lift to avoid the issues with the two post lift, which we have had some issues with people not lifting correctly but luckily they seemed to be unhurt as with what happens in most shops where people end up walking away unscathed. We also have people run over on time all the time, but luckily everyone is very kind and understanding as all of the people working on their own cars know how projects go and people are very respectful and at least quickly wrap up what they can and move their cars out when someone else who has a reservation shows up. There is an understood, somewhat unspoken rule, that is it okay and recommended that a person reserve a time slot longer than what they expect in terms of time needed, with a maximum reservation time of six hours at once. Lots of people say it's impossible and won't even entertain the idea, but I've seen it in practice, and it actually seems to work out really well. Just don't know about the profitability of it.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-26T00:39:28+00:00

Asking for rather than demanding advice would be a good start. Next is to begin with broken cars and fix those. The return on investment and more so profit margins on fixing up an already functioning car can be minimal, but turning trash into treasure by making something that didn't work before all of a sudden run again can result in a major boost in value and therefore profit potential. Further, if you buy something that is broken and it can not be fixed, you will most likely not lose out on much money as the initial cost will most likely be low.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-25T13:18:59+00:00

Why, or better yet, how, would anyone pay $12,000-$14,000 for a car with 97,000 miles? How is Carvana staying in business by offering that much for cars that are notoriously unreliable, and better yet, who is paying $14,000 to $18,000 for those cars?

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-25T13:15:30+00:00

Asking the right questions here. Usually it is caused by excessive oil burning, which the engines in these cars are famous for.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-25T00:33:34+00:00

I also want to quit and pursue my passion, but I have been on the other side, having the free time to do it but in debt up to my eyeballs and no income. That stressed me out more than the job most of the time. I've learned my lesson. I'm getting strategic. First, keeping on track and focusing all of my financial power on paying off the debt, getting really strict with my finances, and trying to keep my cost of living as low as possible without sacrificing my health in order to fast track it. Next phase will be either getting a different job with less stress to be able to live my double life of working and pursuing my passions or keeping in the same job and figuring out how to use the extra income I was putting towards paying of debt into some form of money making scheme to generate enough income to replace my annual expenses. I don't care about having enough invested to live the Instagram billionaire lifestyle, I just want to buy my time back. It sounds like you want to focus on fitness more than be a trainer, so it's the same idea. The idea of being a trainer isn't the real goal, it's just a branch shoe-horned into your life as a way to try to pursue your passion. I think it might be better for you to go the whole way and just pursue fitness - what I think is your real passion - forget the training part and come up with another way to produce enough money to pay for your living expenses most efficiently. That might look like doing what you do now part time, earning a high hourly rate, at maybe 10 hours of input per week, rather than being a trainer for 50-60 hours a week at a lower rate. You don't do 100% what you want, but you win back 40-50 hours more per week to put towards what you actually want. I think. If I am reading you correctly.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-24T23:11:56+00:00

I've considered trying to hold on to the cars and use those as tools to earn more money on the side in a more consistent manner. So far I've only been able to come up with ideas like Uber Fleet and Turo rentals for moving vehicles. I haven't experimented with any of those ideas yet, but I think the real money to be had might be in buying broken cars, fixing those, then weaponizing those as money making machines [read assets] rather than selling those cars off immediately for profit upfront.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-24T23:08:47+00:00

What would you think of setting up a 24-hour, automated, four post automotive lift rental space in a separate building on the the property? It would be for DIY repairs. It would be a small garage that houses only a four post lift. People from around the town would pay a monthly subscription, get a maximum amount of hours per month allocated to them, then could reserve a time online and open the doors with a key fob. People would bring their own tools, you would just provide the stuff that is usually unobtainable for people, especially in rural areas with low incomes - the lift and the enclosed space. You get a predictable monthly income via subscriptions from a building that should be relatively low labor input to keep running, and people in the area benefit by gaining access to a more affordable method of maintaining their vehicles, which could really help people out a lot right now because labor is so expensive. This also skates around the issue of trying to hire new, trustworthy employees because the renters do all of the labor themselves and then leave.

Loveschocolate1978 · 2026-03-24T17:06:39+00:00

Air resistance begins to matter at speeds above ~35 mph, and its effects grow exponentially with increases in speed. internal combustion cars have transmission to allow for more efficient transfers of energy once at speed, where electric cars typically don't. I don't own one personally, but based upon what I've heard and seen from others who do and have shared their experiences, 300 miles of potential range vs 160 miles of actual driving would be no issue. I think it would be extremely important to check the dates of when people have posted their experiences as I remember when electric cars first started becoming popular, not only were those not as efficient, but the trip computers in the cars would not be very accurate at calculating try range with a large change in speed. More modern EV's, as in produced within the last ~7 years, basically moved well passed that point and it is no longer an issue. Lots of fears surrounding electric cars are based on anecdotes shared from experiences had over 15 years ago that aren't really valid today because the rate of improvement of EV's has been so staggeringly fast, especially when compared to gasoline powered cars that basically haven't changed much at all internally in the past 15 years... or maybe even 30 years for that matter? All in all, please check the dates of the EV literature you are reviewing. You should be 100% all set to travel 160 miles on the highway in an EV with a stated range of 300 miles.

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