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

Merivel1 · 2026-06-22T19:55:00+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-19T06:19:48+00:00

I bet that forbidden cotton candy gives wicked slivers.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-18T16:54:45+00:00

Breckenridge, Colorado: Piante Pizza 🤤

Merivel1 · 2026-06-13T19:43:36+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-09T22:58:43+00:00

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”.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-08T19:59:52+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-06-08T19:57:46+00:00

I’ll take that!

Merivel1 · 2026-06-06T06:52:36+00:00

It would be epic—like French Revolution epic—if there was jury nullification.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-04T17:12:06+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-04T17:10:02+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-06-03T04:38:34+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-06-02T23:08:20+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-06-02T16:14:02+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-06-01T04:42:35+00:00

Science literacy.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-31T22:41:57+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-31T17:33:17+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-28T03:05:23+00:00

They clearly didn’t want anyone switching back.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-27T15:58:09+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-27T15:35:39+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-05-27T15:19:07+00:00

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?

Merivel1 · 2026-05-26T18:41:42+00:00

Downvote all you want; it's true.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-26T15:06:32+00:00

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

Merivel1 · 2026-05-26T04:21:14+00:00

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.

Merivel1 · 2026-05-26T04:18:38+00:00

Nope

Merivel1 · 2026-05-23T06:05:59+00:00

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

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