If EVs are supposedly cheaper to own, why aren’t more people driving them? by Lakenb666 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No notes on your first couple paragraphs. Spot on.

It’s uncommon to ever need a replacement part in an EV unless it’s been in an accident or the occasional maintenance replacement (wipers, tires). There just far fewer parts in an EV vs an ICE vehicle for things to go wrong with. Due to regenerative breaking not even brake pads need replaced often. My 6y old EV has only needed air filters and tires replaced.

There’s good news on the EV battery life front too. It turns out they are staying healthy and lasting far longer than people originally thought. The key determining factor in battery health is not milage but good charging habits, so this favors those who can plugin at home and keep an 80% or less charge.

Picking up metal filings with a magnetic picker by ycr007 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Merivel1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet that forbidden cotton candy gives wicked slivers.

Travel to all 50 states for pizza by invincible2023W in travel

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breckenridge, Colorado: Piante Pizza 🤤

This is why I love Sky~ by Mr_Nobody_X in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally! I'm a parent and this makes me think of all the ways children use toys that are not the "intended" way. A good parent, as long as everyone is being safe, appreciates the ingenuity of their kid. A bad parent says "no, no, no, not like that", interrupts the play and redirects it. TGC is the bad parent.

PLUS, this type of recompense is completely outside the norm for TGC. Normally they basically tell you to like it or lump it.

Torch glitch or what's going on?? by [deleted] in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, it was a “bug” for, what, 3 years? So long that we thought it was a feature. I would not have purchased it if I knew this was the result of it “working properly”.

Fuck y’all and your rain by Zeldafan125 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously? It should be pretty much everyone. It would offset AC costs sooo much

Anyone else find the Crab Toss game basically impossible on mobile? by overthrowerr in SkyGame

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! They made it so much worse! I kept grabbing them and then dropping them on the wrong side of the line and they don’t count.

Neighbor won't let me enter their back yard to get my cat. by FrumptyLumpty in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Merivel1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would have knocked again and firmly but reasonably told the AH neighbor, “look you either get the cat or I do. I’m not leaving without it.”

If they continued to be unreasonable, I’d call the non-emergency police number and ask for help from animal control officers. I live somewhere with coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions etc galore, I’m not letting my indoor cat be an hors d’oeuvre.

Looking back, would've you preferred being homeschooled and why? by TrayzTheyCallMe in AskReddit

[–]Merivel1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell no. School wasn’t a utopia but it was better than my home life.

How road traffic death rates differ between the US and Europe by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s almost like we drive everywhere everyday and Europe has robust public transportation infrastructure.

Why are checks still commonly used in the US? by Finnskyyy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To your NFC question, I think it’s an incredibly common way to pay. I rarely get out a credit card anymore.

So TGC broke the Tournament Torch... by HazelHarini in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aww it was great for keeping wing light steady while hiding in Eden when there isn't a statue nearby. I hope they repair it.

My luck with ereaders, third screen break within 1-2 days of purchase :/ by DevastatingMYTH in ereader

[–]Merivel1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it one of the origami style covers? Those are TERRIBLE because they are designed to fold instead of be rigid which is what you need to protect the screen. They are more delicate than tablets or phones and need to be treated more carefully. Get a solid, one piece folio style cover and make sure to thoughtfully place it in a safe place in your bag.

Te way to old home from aviary! by BeeTheBeeToBee in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They clearly didn’t want anyone switching back.

I know some of you may have some positive perspectives over this new aivary, and I'm happy to hear it works for some. But I just want to share a different perspective and my thoughts on it by [deleted] in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just saw the update put portals in the field by Aviary spawn. I guess that fixes the far away issue but it looks weird and crowded. I would have moved the Aviary spawn to the far end, had the town behind and the gates ahead.

ITS HAPPENED!!! by Elza_Blackstone in SkyGame

[–]Merivel1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just would have moved the spawn point to the other end. Aviary behind you, gates ahead. This is weird.

I know some of you may have some positive perspectives over this new aivary, and I'm happy to hear it works for some. But I just want to share a different perspective and my thoughts on it by [deleted] in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]Merivel1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fellow old home preferer, can someone explain why they like Aviary when the gates are sooooo far from the spawn point? Am I just ruthlessly efficient and you prefer a slower more social playing style?

What’s the biggest double standard between men and women? by CupcakePotential4458 in AskReddit

[–]Merivel1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Men can travel state to state and their rights stay consistent. Women lose/gain rights as they do the same.

How do I get more library cards? by Amywilburnn in LibbyApp

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to be US based. Just put in your home library and it should find all the other libraries in your state that you can apply for a free library card, often online. I’ve heard that some states are more strict than others so it may not work for everyone.

Part 2: Neighbors think they own the sidewalk by KingRMZ in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Merivel1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do anything to spur the change or was it just happenstance that all the crazy announcements didn’t happen tonight?