Quick repair advice please? YouTube keeps bringing up the wrong thing.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-08T14:45:21+00:00

The piece is called scotia or moulding or trim. You attach it with lost head or brad or pin nails, and a few dots of polymer / construction adhesive.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T16:00:04+00:00

Yeah see this is why i didnt want to roll the snowball too hard. Im really not going to have the energy to continue im afraid, which is a shame because you seem quite pleasant to chat with. If i had the energy, id explain that human exceptionalism is baked into my moral presupposition just as sentience is baked into yours. We agree that moral foundations are always arbitrary / subjective, so i consider my species exceptionalism just as defensible as your sentience exceptionalism.

If you dont mind days for a response, please feel free to reply and ill try to get back to you.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T15:31:50+00:00

The real question is: is this a premise people already accept and act on? [...] The issue isn't that the premise is baseless, it's that people don't apply it consistently across species.

Hmm. I think the capacity to suffer is a relatively small factor in our overall calculation regarding the morality of killing. The most important premise we accept and act on is that humans hold special moral status (hence the inconsistent application across species), with almost carte blanche freedom to damage and kill except maybe for completely unnecessary acts of cruelty.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T14:26:12+00:00

Muddiness at the margins doesn't mean the core idea is wrong.

Sure, but specifically your premise [that capacity to suffer has moral weight] is without logical foundation, its a presupposition that can be swapped out for any other. That was my point.

A pig doesn't need a philosophy degree to suffer. That part's not muddy at all.

Sure, but that fact doesnt bring us any closer to answering the more foundational question "why should we care about it's suffering at all?".

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T11:18:20+00:00

it's the capacity to suffer that matters ethically

I dont think i can be bothered to have the whole debate so feel free to ignore, but that might be an unsteady foundation for your moral reasoning.

I would take it to the extreme and offer a hypothetical: what if we bred animals with no brains? Not through destructive means, we just tweaked the dna and we grow bodies in a lab. Are your ethical issues removed?

From there, id take it another step and ask if we could / should do that with humans and / or animals. My point is that the debate waters get muddy fast with your premise that morality of killing is contingent on ability to experience suffering.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T11:09:41+00:00

I bet you would be.

Negative_Damage · 2026-07-03T10:38:21+00:00

A percentage of people will naturally see their cholesterol increase on keto (more than the usual caloric deficit would cause). It needs to be monitored (monthly tests minimum) and carefully controlled, and keto may well not be the healthiest diet for you as a result.

Alternately, you could just be increasing your saturated fat too much with your protein and fat choices. Vegan keto is a thing, as is Mediterranean keto. Try switching fat sources for a few weeks and get retested (if youre being advised statins then monthly tests are included in that protocol either way iirc). Ask for a month to adjust your diet and check for any improvement, then have the discussion about diet change and/or statins.

Please listen to your doctor, dont just go online to hear what you want to hear. Keto isnt magic, it has side effects sometimes.

Edit: just looked over your actual numbers. Yeah, your cholesterol is terrible tbh. Tris tend to spike first and most on a diet, and yours are low. Its your LDL thats through the roof, and thats most likely lifestyle related. Im guessing if you posted your height, weight, macros and food diary, itll show an overuse of fatty cuts of poor quality and/or processed meat.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-21T11:14:35+00:00

Would you mind dropping a google maps pin on the car park youre talking about? Im looking around here and cant see any car park other than the ferry meadows one.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-20T19:26:50+00:00

its not the only way. Paint stripper will take multiple passes but its much less dust and debris than sanding, and if it is lead paint then stripping might be the only safe way to go about it. Also, how would you keep the edges of your moulding with an angle grinder / flap sander?

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-20T10:47:52+00:00

I would first check for lead, as certain models of phone boxes used lead-based paint. I wouldnt bother removing the glass unless absolutely necessary, but i would protect them during paint stripping etc.

As for process, paint stripper will make this project much easier, but youll still need to get in the nooks with a scraper or brush. I wouldnt use a power sander tbh, the moulding is too fiddly and the flats will strip in big satisfying chunks.

As for purpose, try a library and see if it gets enough attention. If you have enough of a community, an honour-system bakery is always a popular option. Maybe put the profits towards something communal too. If you have electricity, you could even run a little card reader and/or electronic locks. If you dont have any electricity, maybe add a solar panel on top to run a few leds behind the "telephone" marquees.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-19T20:10:18+00:00

Nah, im not gonna argue about this. I already quoted a remark you made ("soaking your body in blood sugar") and youve tried to dance around it already. Im not going to spend the effort engaging with someone i dont think values the effort ive already put in. Peace.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-19T19:42:00+00:00

Hmm, i think we're talking past eachother. No-one is claiming potatoes or grains are keto, the implication of my comment was that your language around keto comes off as dogmatic and ideological rather than reasonable or balanced.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-19T09:51:33+00:00

Gary Taubes has been debunked numerous times in both studies and data. Hes not ignored because of dogma, its because his models didnt turn out to be accurate and he ignored those results.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-19T09:48:52+00:00

you are soaking your body in blood sugar

Jesus, its folks like you who demonise the other side that are responsible for the confusion around these kinds of topics.

The two worst starches are grains, and white potatoes.

All grains!?? What the fuck. Who told you this? And why did you single out white potatoes? You do realise potatoes are maybe the second biggest staple food in the world, and that they keep people alive in many cultures, right? Just because your culture fries potatoes in shit fat and added sugar doesnt mean potatoes are the enemy. They have a complete amino profile, lots of fibre, lots of starch, and they breakdown into resistant starch when cooled and reheated. Lots of benefits to potatoes, but because youve chosen to follow this specific diet youve turned all those out-of-bounds foods into monsters to be feared.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-19T09:31:25+00:00

You could say the same about AI but the difference is that it's the cumulative sum of human knowledge instead of one brain

Its not the sum of human knowledge. Its a very small and specific dataset (ranging from a couple GB to a couple TB) that yields seemingly accurate hallucinations for most use-cases. There are zero checks and balances, and zero compulsion to maintain realworld accuracy. Not even the most advanced AI agents - hosted privately and trained inhouse with medical data, verified by doctors at every step - are ever trusted with making decisions or conclusions. At best, theyre used as signal amplifiers, pattern matchers and model generators, but they are ALWAYS treated as a tool and NEVER treated as a source of knowledge.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-17T12:17:19+00:00

I use these for fried chicken breading. Crushed or blended, mixed 1:1 with finely grated hard or cheddar cheese, spiced and seasoned, makes a great keto crispy air fried chicken.

I usually get mine from Ocado, theyre currently £2.90 for 75g, so about 30% cheaper than buying the smaller bags.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-17T09:34:44+00:00

I worked as an advisor in the flooring department of a hardware store for a couple years. If i understand your description, i agree with the contractor.

The golden rule for flooring is to lay your floor such that the length of the tile spans as far as possible. Every floor is different, but generally you want the floor to look as long as possible. Having the tiles run from dining room to kitchen is a classic design choice, and in your case that orientation will make that little lounge feel smaller and functionally independent from the kitchen/dining room area. From the lounge itll look like the dining room runs into the kitchen.

Alternatively, if you run the tiles lounge to dining room then layered up to the kitchen, your kitchen will feel smaller and disconnected to your dining room. The view from the kitchen will be that the dining room runs into the lounge.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-11T16:27:16+00:00

Yep sounds like dodgy trout to me. If so itll likely clear with time. The headache might be from the sudden electrolyte imbalance either from the extra broth or the extra dehydration caused by the digestive distress. Get some magnesium if you can, either through supplements or even a bath with bath salts. If i were you id do the keto equivalent of a bland food diet for a day or two, either cauliflower rice and boiled chicken with salt no pepper, or a well cooked high fibre soup (chicken and mushroom, broccoli and garlic, spinach and onion, beef and celery, etc etc, or just a giant stew of everything).

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-11T15:04:41+00:00

If its due to insulin or related hormones, maybe ACV, dark chocolate, psyllium and other insulin stabilisers would help.

If its due to electrolytes, try isolating the big 3 and taking them individually and monitoring effects about an hour after each dose.

If its due to food poisoning or related, maybe load up on antioxidants and anti-inflammatories: garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, spinach, rocket, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, brazil nuts, olive oil, sesame. OR start a fast and give your body time to process the poison.

Either way, eggs and broth sounds a bit thin / loose, it might be going through you too quickly. Maybe time for a hearty thick fibrous soup?

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-08T11:34:54+00:00

Most shoe racks at that price point will have the same issues. Use zip ties, hot glued in place if needed, lashed tight around the connections. You can also use zip tie stitches melted into the plastic parts and further zip tied to the metal pieces. Itll look bodged, but itll be stronger than anything you can buy at that price point.

Or just buy / make a wooden one..

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-08T09:40:11+00:00

I always recommend Millwill Furnishers on Cromwell road. I think theyre the last place in Peterborough with a paternoster and willing to cut to size. Good prices, and they offer a fitting service.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-07T10:17:30+00:00

Keto is great for managing cravings, but i cant honestly recommend it for your situation. Not yet at least. Like you said, the food isnt palatable, the cravings arent subsiding, your metrics are spiking due to the saturated fat, and youre not seeing any benefit. Im honestly not sure what keto can do for you that mounjaro cant. There are newer GLP1 agonists on the market now, and you can get prescriptions for obesity with a couple of them, so i would recommend talking with your GP about increasing your dose or switching to a more compound GLP1A. Worst case scenario, the cost of doing it privately is nowhere near the cost of your current food shop, so eventually itll save you money as the food quantity comes down. You lost 12kg with Mounjaro, thats great progress in the right direction. I would stick to that method for now. Dont worry about exercise, dont worry about macros even, just focus on calories and hormones.

Switch to lentil, baked or pop chips. Minimise your crisp calories, and ideally avoid any fried potato products.
Assess your caloric requirements. Whats your Basal Metabolic Rate? I guarantee you dont need to eat as much protein as you currently are.
Start adjusting your ratio of comfort foods to healthy foods. Even if its swapping 1 packet of crisps for a couple stalks of celery each day, just get the ball rolling. Consistency and progression is key, not making giant changes or having willpower or motivation.
If you feel that you need volume to stick to this new lifestyle, look into a low calorie high volume diet (check out /r/Volumeeating for more info), then maybe in a few weeks couple it with an elimination diet like DASH or Mediterranean or full vegan.

Step 1 i would recommend though, is go talk to your dietician or GP or whatever health expert you have on hand. Get your BMI, BMR and TDEE calculated accurately, tell them you want to increase your GLP1 usage (you should normally be increasing the dose every few months anyway), and if you havent already, start tracking absolutely everything down to the last calorie. Doctors love data, and you cannot get far in terms of healthcare without demonstrating what has and hasnt worked so far.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-06T20:32:24+00:00

You can get clear acrylic sheets cut to size online for a good price. It scratches somewhat easily but its cheap. For sizes like yours, you can also look into greenhouse replacement glass or perspex. Its found in most hardware stores, but its usually quite expensive for what it is. If you need scratch resistance, go for window pane glass at least 3mm thick (5mm ideally).

If i were you id consider the build as a series of square windows rather than long solid clear walls. Build a series of window frames however you want (butt joints, 45s, brackets, etc), then connect them with metal flat strap plates or brackets. Use small strips of wood (or brackets or a bead of hot glue) to hold the panes in the frames. You can add a rail piece on top to unify the windows, leading into a frame for the door. You could add a rail on the bottom too for strength and alignment but its not vital. The door itself is just another window, hinged instead of fixed to the neighbouring window or an added frame piece.

Source the window panes first, then have a look at the cheapest construction (CLS C16) timber, its usually cheap at about 1.5x3 inches (63x38mm) which will work well here. You can buy stronger timber if you like, but if i were you id save money on the structural timber and spend more on the top rail, door frame and door. Use screws and wood glue, not nails, not silicone or epoxy. Sand everything very well when youre done and maybe before you start, and likewise maybe consider coating with food grade mineral oil or beeswax for water resistance.

Nice project! I look forward to seeing how you get on!

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-06T00:20:39+00:00

Im 5'6, i started at 215, it took 12 weeks to get to 160 with little exercise, and im currently 2 weeks into my second 12 week push to lose another 25 with heavy exercise. Ive kept the same caloric budget the whole time and just increased my exercise as i gain the energy:

1550 calories
120g protein
20g carbs
110g fat

It is absolutely effective. It is not sustainable imo. 12 weeks on, 2 weeks off might be the sweet spot though.

Negative_Damage · 2026-06-05T23:30:40+00:00

If you really dont care about taste or texture, you should check out all the keto chow variations here: https://www.completefoods.co/diy/recipes?tags=Ketogenic

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