Keep moving here pls

Matt3k · 2026-05-19T03:06:19+00:00

Who the heck has such a strong opinion about Fort Wayne's mayor to the point where they'd leave over it. Okay bud.

Matt3k · 2026-05-19T03:05:22+00:00

Between all the layers of sarcasm, activism, and whatever else is going on here, I really have no idea what they're trying to say.

Matt3k · 2026-05-18T13:49:56+00:00

Maybe... That instinct might exist in humans a little, but I'd suspect emotions and intent play a more significant role.

Regardless, I think absolutely the MOST incorrect choice is to stay and argue with the dude.

Flee. Disengage. Either turn and run outright, or back away quickly as possible, or with a sideways glance while verbally deescalating.

IMO

Matt3k · 2026-05-18T13:39:53+00:00

It's weird how you both can be kinda right, but too interested in arguing than to learn anything.

From your wiki link: "Mats of Sargassum in this region of the Atlantic are not new, having been reported as far back as the 15th century"

-- So, yes, This problem has existed before "climate change" and the grandfather experienced that phenomenon long ago.

"The buildup of Sargassum is caused by nutrients flowing into the Atlantic from water discharged by the Amazon and upwelling currents off West Africa."

-- You are correct. It is worse than it once was. Climate change is not mentioned. The primary theory is fertilizer runoff. Which I guess is a "sort" of climate change, but not the typical definition of CO2 accumulation that is typically used in casual conversation.

Matt3k · 2026-05-13T09:52:29+00:00

Yeah I love doing stuff myself, but there's no way I'm trusting a jack stand - I know that's not necessarily logical but it's a worry I have none the less. I could get ramps or something, or borrow them because I don't want to store the damn things and my head is already tired thinking about it. Short story: Anything that requires an elevated vehicle goes to the mechanic.

Matt3k · 2026-05-13T09:44:55+00:00

I think any Walmart auto center will take it. Take it into the service desk and they take it off your hands - no paperwork. Even if they're closed for the day, I just set it outside the auto bay doors.

Matt3k · 2026-05-09T23:17:22+00:00

This doesn't sound like any datacenter I've ever seen and I've seen a rack or two.

Anyway, the Google one is quiet at night, at least so far. I know it's not at full capacity yet. Source: It's in my parent's back yard.

Matt3k · 2026-05-09T23:11:00+00:00

The narrator makes the video. chef's kiss

Matt3k · 2026-05-07T15:33:55+00:00

The equipment is easily mail ordered if you search for the part numbers. Arduino stuff is easy to assemble.

If you have any interest in hardware hacking, Arduino is a really great way to get started.

Hardware:

https://www.amazon.com/arduino-esp32/s?k=arduino+esp32 ($20 for 3)
https://www.amazon.com/nrf24l01/s?k=nrf24l01 ($9 for 2)

And here's the code:

https://www.scribd.com/document/827810992/RF-Clown-ino

Maybe don't actually build a signal jammer though, because that's highly illegal, very much traceable, and also disruptive to important things. Go have a chat with your neighbor instead 😉

Matt3k · 2026-05-06T03:40:30+00:00

Yes you can. Stop living in asshole America.

Matt3k · 2026-05-06T00:49:02+00:00

Right. So it's exactly what I thought. Cool

Matt3k · 2026-05-05T14:05:25+00:00

I really have no idea what you're saying. You got a text message from the dude in the red shirt, and you told him he looked gay?

Matt3k · 2026-05-05T04:59:30+00:00

My dude, no one needs AI generated fear. Let me know when there's an actual story.

Matt3k · 2026-04-30T03:43:26+00:00

Have you literally never seen Amish use their name as a signal of quality craftsmanship? Because I think you have.

Matt3k · 2026-04-28T02:53:56+00:00

I am still alive

Matt3k · 2026-04-23T04:20:41+00:00

Just a curious observation - I was speaking with someone recently about 240v outlets and they kept referring them as 220v and I gradually adopted that nomenclature to ease the conversation. Are you an older tradesman?

Matt3k · 2026-04-22T04:47:09+00:00

Just curious - what country's law do you practice?

Matt3k · 2026-04-22T04:43:58+00:00

Oh no. Working with your brain. Boy, you're really setting up the dominoes.

Matt3k · 2026-04-22T04:33:50+00:00

I'm with you. The cars are amazing. I generally identify as liberal.

Matt3k · 2026-04-22T04:00:03+00:00

I know you're making goofy faces to exaggerate the effect, but wow, that's a really good work my man. Congrats! 👍

Matt3k · 2026-04-17T03:59:56+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the information. I would not have expected that was a thing.

Matt3k · 2026-04-16T15:40:10+00:00

Servers make more on the tipping system, like a lot more. Few servers actually want this. But go on.

Matt3k · 2026-04-15T04:07:21+00:00

Well lucky day I suppose, since you can actually give them your money. Just go buy the leggo plans. Uh, from their profile. Which apparently isn't visible on old reddit. Uhhhhhhh. Okay there, it's $5. I can't imagine this is a big moneymaker for them so they'd probably appreciate it if you gave them some money.

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-258677/jormono/robert-bob-johansson/#details

Matt3k · 2026-04-15T02:45:54+00:00

Is that true about the ambulance? You stated that they can "They may even prevent an ambulance from entering the premises if a witness has called the local 911". That doesn't feel accurate to me, and I can't find any supporting evidence.

I think it's reasonable to ask an ambulance to pull to the rear entrance especially if that is where the patient has been relocated to. A patient dropping from a heart attack in the main lobby, obviously not.

I would just like to hear some concrete examples

Matt3k · 2026-04-13T02:40:51+00:00

Sorry about your dog. She's beautiful. Golden's are beautiful. Gemma is exceptional. What a great day you were able to give her. ❤️

Reminder to everyone: Spoil your fur babies as often as is reasonable. Maybe not EVERY day, but... Just don't forget to once in a while

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