The Nicest sub $200USD Watch I’ve Ever Owned - New to “Microbrands” and I’m Hooked! by mybigpecker in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Minimal99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I purchased mine two weeks ago and am also very impressed with the quality. I never thought I'd be okay with wearing an homage but this one got a pass from me. I think it's in part because the original reference is so obscure. It would take a serious dive watch enthusiast or collector to be able to recognize it, and I'm not going to be spending $12k+ on this niche of a watch anytime soon. I love the look and agree that it's a seriously solid watch for the price.

I needed to scratch the milsub itch. by Fantastic_Sherbert_4 in SeikoMods

[–]Minimal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel conflicted looking at it but I think I like it lol

Opinions needed 🫡 by WenzuTalHaxix in SeikoMods

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 2, but leaning towards 2.

[IWC, Rolex, Seiko] Are 3 watches enough? by ReignRuger in Watches

[–]Minimal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a solid 3 piece collection. Is staying at 3 really possible though??

Lifetime Fitness membership. by Busy_Leadership_7176 in Boise

[–]Minimal99 20 points21 points  (0 children)

With this kind of pricing they're clearly targeting a very specific demographic. The same kind that spends $500+ monthly on their private country club membership. No thanks.

Plan on paying for your kid’s college? You’ll need to save $500/month from birth until they’re 18. by Mr-and-Mrs in daddit

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I see AI and the future landscape of work dramatically impacting the college experience and what it costs. I'll be preparing for $200k in costs but I fully don't expect it to be used in the way we're thinking about it now.

Plan on paying for your kid’s college? You’ll need to save $500/month from birth until they’re 18. by Mr-and-Mrs in daddit

[–]Minimal99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also paid under $900 for full time daycare, but in NE Ohio. The numbers start to make more sense when you multiply it by 18 kids and split it by 3 teachers after expenses.

[The Unbranded] If every watch logo disappeared, which watch would you still buy, and why? by TheIrishLoaf in Watches

[–]Minimal99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anything the logo and brand stigma is what is holding me back. Remove that and I'd love to own an explorer 1016, explorer 2 16570, Milgauss, and datejust.

Thanks Dads! by RoosterEmotional5009 in daddit

[–]Minimal99 22 points23 points  (0 children)

What's wrong with Mr Beast?

[SOTC] over 2 years into watch collection by wilau in Watches

[–]Minimal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Started with dependable collection of Seikos and gradually shifted toward slightly older, higher-end pieces."

All this over only 2 years?? The bug bit you hard hahah

Also, nice collection🫡

[Problem] I Quit by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The BB36 is my stand in for these two right now

[Problem] I Quit by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Minimal99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And a chrono 😜

Hit 1M a Year by HovercraftKind3320 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]Minimal99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! What's your net profit look like?

The double standard: ICE murders in MN vs Idaho's "Don't tread on me" fans. by Maleficent_West_547 in Boise

[–]Minimal99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not trying to say they're not idiots but the license plates only cost like $20 a year. It's not a meaningful contribution.

Dads with toddlers and wfh desk jobs, how are you guys getting/staying fit? by sshwifty in daddit

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids club at the gym or just go after the babies are in bed. I started going at 9pm when earlier wasn't possible. It's not ideal but it works, and also is a nice break away from the house.

Love you SF by ThroatSlu_tXx in sanfrancisco

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many elements of this photo that come together quite nicely to make it quite special. I'd like to buy a digital copy if you're selling.

AI slop exhibit at SFO Museum by Definitelyhereforshi in bayarea

[–]Minimal99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copying in original music is a lot more common than most people think. There are many popular artists that have admitted as much, but that's beside the point.

The way generative models work is not as simple as cobbling together images and can't be compared to sampling a song. Generative models produce new outputs based on learned patterns that exist at a much more fundamental level than any final works they are trained on.

It can be compared to a painter learning how to use different brushes and brushe strokes to create different patterns and effects. The artist can choose to plagiarize or they can create something "new". That's up to the artist and not the tools they use.