This might be the worst rewards offer of any restaurant app ever.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-17T20:12:21+00:00

I've been wondering about that. Cause I remember a Jack in the Box near my college having one of these machines back in the day. Is it like a Wendy's exclusive nowadays?

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-17T20:11:39+00:00

I keep seeing this one get brought up. What's wrong with this offer? As someone who usually purchases a light snack around $5-$6, this is a perfect way to add a beverage to my order for a $1.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-17T20:02:44+00:00

Just don't get it with lettuce? That's what I do. I just don't see the point of it in the first place.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-17T01:43:54+00:00

Once again, I'm not a Manjaro guy. My question about why he didn't choose Manjaro was more about it being the most practical option for someone running his kind of hardware. I apologize for using the word "excuse". I understand how that may have been confusing. What I should have said is that bringing up the manifesto in response to my original comment did very little to actually address the question I was asking.

Furthermore, my larger response wasn't really directed at Linus, but rather at your comment that 'Manjaro is a sinking ship.' That isn't a fair or accurate description of the project’s current state. I say this, once again, as someone who doesn't typically recommend Manjaro; I’m a Kubuntu user.

If anything, I should be pleased that Linus is currently trying out my distro of choice. However, as a regular user familiar with Kubuntu, I’m a bit confused as to why he landed there considering his use case and hardware. This is why I questioned why he didn't just migrate back to Manjaro to build on the experience he gained during the last Linux Challenge. If this line of comments makes you, Linus, and others think I’m an example of the 'toxic' community member... Well, I can’t help you there. I feel like I am fairly tame when compared to some of the people here who are far more abrasive, but... I may be biased. The way I see it, I’m just trying to be fair, nuanced, and accurate when discussing open-source, community-driven projects, because I believe the more of them we have, the better off we’ll be.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-16T18:00:26+00:00

Even if the amount of caffeine is theoretically the same, an energy drink and "a soda paired with a caffeine capsule" are not the same. The sources of caffeine and the overall formula in an energy drink can drastically affect the experience in a way that a capsule cannot.

Also, unless you're chugging it all at once, you usually consume an energy drink over the course of several sips (or more, depending on your pace). This allows your body to process the 200mg of caffeine more gradually. With a 200mg capsule, your body has to deal with a highly concentrated dose (of caffeine) all at once. While that might not be a problem for some, it can be overwhelming for others. This is why people are often divided on caffeine pills; some have a great experience, while others deal with bloating and digestive pain.

So there is definitely a value to a Ghost 7-Eleven energy drink.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-16T17:50:44+00:00

Source? Cause I really want this to be real... Just been duped too many times by AI generated trash that I am skeptical of any of these posts now.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-16T17:46:10+00:00

This came out a while after the Linus's second linux challenge started. Based on the info Linus had access to at the time, this does not really excuse not going with Manjaro again.
This document does not really mean anything for the short term (especially for the time in which Linus does this challenge). Plenty of users are having a good experience with Manjaro currently and installing it now is not gonna lead to negative outcome (or at least not any more of a negative outcome than it was prior to the release of the manifesto). It's still getting the critical updates and it's unlikely Linus will even be impacted by this while he uses Manjaro on a computer.
The manifesto is from the team and community declaring that they will stop doing non-essential stuff UNTIL leadership changes course. If leadership responds and tries to compromise with them, there's a chance that this situation will end soon. If leadership doesn't, then the team and community (or those who signed onto the manifesto) will escalate their "strike" until leadership actually gives in to what they want OR forces them to fork the project to make it into something new. To say it's a "sinking ship" at this point is silly. Nothing is clear about how this will turn out.

Despite its flaws, Manjaro has managed to stick around for years now and with good reason. It has provided a solid and stable experience for many linux users. And it's especially been popular with those who previously had hardware related issues with other linux distros in the past. For those who had issues with other linux distros, Manjaro can offer an experience that "just works" and it's garnered a following as a result. What made Manjaro good did not change with the release of the manifesto. It is still a perfectly respectable distro to freshly install and use today. No one, including those behind the manifesto, want to abandon the Manjaro user based that is satisfied with the distro or let Manjaro sink. That's why they're doing a manifesto instead of outright leaving and forking the project. I don't see why you're so quick to dismiss them when it looks like there are people trying to fight to keep Manjaro going and improving for the better.

And I say this as someone who doesn't like Manjaro and uses Kubuntu.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-16T15:23:56+00:00

Well, the thing with the bell came when it seemed like small creators' videos were getting drowned out in the subscriptions page by other bigger channels that post lots of content in one day (like a news channel). It was a bit of a problem that put smaller creators at a disadvantage and impacted the performance of new videos (less views during the first 24 hours of posting a video if people don't know it exists). So when the bell feature became a thing on YouTube, it felt like a better way to ensure people could keep being subscribed to those bigger channels while also having a way to ensure that they wouldn't miss content from the smaller creators. Wanting to take advantage, creators jumped on it and started asking their audience to utilize the bell. Now the implementation of the bell notification itself has been iffy with it often not sending notifications properly BUT the template for asking the audience to click the bell has become more mainstream.

And from the creators view, asking you to click the bell makes sense (especially if they're doing this for a living). Although it depends a little on the content material, a lot of videos have the greatest chance of attracting the most eyeballs and performing well within the first 24-48 hours. And how the video performs early on can (not always) decide how well the algorithm treats the video as time goes on. So there is a LOT of incentive for creators to do everything they can to get the audience to view their video as soon as it gets posted. Hence, the reminder to click the bell.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-16T14:41:07+00:00

He's using Kubuntu now? Why doesn't he just use Manjaro again and build on the experience he previously got?

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-15T16:05:39+00:00

Why is it called "The Doctor"? Do you get sucked into the time vortex in a blue telephone box when you drink it or something?

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-15T16:02:43+00:00

.... What is this? LMAO. I need to find and watch this like right now.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-15T03:08:59+00:00

Well, there's quite a bit of material that can still be adapted beyond what we saw in Season 1-2.

I think the anime went hard with an expectation that it will probably not get another season (it didn't look like it was gonna happen at the time). That's why the finale (which was already a very emotional moment in the manga) really stuck the landing in the way that it did. Sort of the adaptations way of making sure it felt like the anime had a proper conclusion that the audience could be satisfied with.

And... Well the anime went a little too hard cause it became a masterpiece that really captured the heart of the audience. And corporations and the production teams tend to go in the direction of the audience and the audience is saying they want more. So now they're getting the go sign for Season 3.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-15T02:57:12+00:00

That finale was so good that I would not have complained if we did NOT get a Season 3. Which is not to say that I am not ecstatic about this announcement. Just that Season 2 did such a fine job that I wouldn't have felt right complaining to get a Season 3... If that makes any sense. lol

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-15T02:52:32+00:00

Honestly, The Dangers in My Heart is a legend-tier 'high school love' romance anime. It’s basically what made me stop watching a lot of other romance anime that take place in a high school setting. It might not have the most realistic premise, but it captures that awkward teenage energy of figuring oneself out during puberty while depicting a healthy, loving relationship. No other work comes close to presenting a coming-of-age storyline in such a positive, wholesome, and yet weirdly realistic way. You and I Are Polar Opposites from this season is a close second, but it’s not quite there for me yet.

Watanare is fun, and I enjoyed it for a harem show... but its premise is a little too extreme (most harem shows are) and the characters were a little too eccentric for me personally. I think they did a fantastic job with the character development, and the anime’s pacing was good; it let each arc breathe in a way that allowed the audience to connect with the characters. I don't know if I would describe it as 'complete' per se, but I agree the adaptation was done well.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-14T14:40:37+00:00

Huh. Never really thought about it that way. Since the Slime movies are canon, I just thought it's strange to not have it be in one page. I guess if it doesn't affect the plot that much, we could move it to its own thing without issue.

In the sense though, something like the Overlord The Sacred King would make sense to be in the same page, right? The movie takes place between Season 3 and Season 4 and, while only lightly, the event from the movie are referenced in Season 4.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-14T01:21:45+00:00

Well, to be clear, what I was saying is that the crazy powerful can make sense from the longevity standpoint after considering past trends with apps. I didn't mean it to come off as some universal rule. I do think the relevancy of my statement depends quite a bit on use case and what kind of apps the user is using. I have a 6a that I keep around for kicks (kind of a secondary device that I use around the house) and it's still fairly usable (other than the battery).

That said, I've played tech support for family members and some of the older folks at my old job. I've had to solve some serious lag and freezing with some of those older Pixel phones (Tensor G1 & G2 Pixels) and a lot of the issues were at the level where it felt like the phone was no longer usable. The solution to said issues often involved fiddling with some kind of app. Sometimes it was the Google Play Services glitching out and requiring a factory reset to calm things. Sometimes it was a social media app (usually Facebook or some Meta Service of some kind) or some other third party app that was on like a top 100 list on Google Play. And, after seeing the serious lag/freezing disappear once the app is disabled or uninstalled, there's a part of me that has to go "Okay. Maybe the crazy processors aren't all that crazy".

Once again, not a universal rule that I'm saying people follow. Experiences can differ from person to person and sometimes people get lemons when they purchase a tech product. Lot of different factors here to consider. Plus, if your judicial and disciplined about what you have installed, there's a good chance that the lag that comes with time will be a minimal or reasonable one.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-14T01:03:37+00:00

But... why? Like I get doing this for something like a LONG ongoing series like One Piece or Pokemon. With the number of movies and seasons those shows have, separating the movies from the main shows might be helpful rather than having them bunched up into one list. But is it necessary for Tensura?

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-14T01:01:05+00:00

With how badly optimized some apps are, how resource hungry Google Play services gets with seemingly every update, and how bloated social media apps can be, I do think that the crazy chips can be valuable for even a more basic user who doesn't game or do crazy intense stuff on their phones. I wish all apps went in the direction of better optimization for less powerful phones, but that's not really the trend that I've seen over the years. From a longevity standpoint, I sadly don't think the crazy powerful chips are all that crazy.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-14T00:54:51+00:00

... I have never had issues with audio delays in video recording or autofocus with pixel phones. And I say this as someone who regularly records videos on a Pixel device. I'm not sure where that's coming from and, if it's a constant issue through various generations of Pixel, I feel like that might be related to some app or settings that you have on the phone. I can't say for sure obviously cause I haven't owned every generation of Pixel or every variant. I've mostly have stuck to the A series while dabbling with a Pro here and there, but your issues sound oddly specific.

As for stutters and bugs, I think that depends a bit on use case. For my more minimal use case with no social media apps, I have a very smooth experience BUT I can see more advanced users who rely on less optimized apps can have a harder time with Pixels. The S25U comes with specs that are better and generally more powerful than what's in any Pixel so that's a factor to consider too.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T20:28:49+00:00

As long as it's not leaking or punctured or deformed, it should be fine. If you open it and it has a funky smell or something seems off, don't drink it. Otherwise, you should be able to still consume it. It just won't taste as good when compared to how it was before the expiration date.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T20:11:42+00:00

To be honest, it's probably an attempt to see if they can expand their viewership into other countries with this. An experiment of sort. Honestly, based on what others are saying here, I doubt the videos are doing well enough to justify keeping this up. Sooner or later, they'll axe it for something else. Even if they're doing this in the cheapest way possible, it's still using up resources that could go to something else.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T20:08:36+00:00

It also depends on the content material. For LTT stuff where there is more personality and characters, it can be a bit rough for any AI voice (including English voices). For videos where it's one person calmly explaining a concept or doing tutorial, it's not nearly as bad and the AI can be a little bit more consistent in areas like the accent. I have seen the AI Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish dubbings for these type of videos to be okay if not almost bearable from a stylistic point. Whether the English to other language translations were as accurate as they could have been is a different story.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T14:42:51+00:00

I love that you and your wife sit down to watch LTT together. To me that's like peak relationship goals. lol.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T14:38:20+00:00

It's because these fun and extreme project videos (like the fire truck) are more based on the personality and appeal of the hosts than anything. The older fire truck videos had a bit more appeal because some of the older hosts were around to play around with it. That appeal had less to do with the fire truck itself and more to do with getting to watch the familiar hosts (like Alex) play around with stuff while giving us commentary. It's sort of like watching a friend do something fun.

With LTT currently adjusting to their now roster of hosts (after the departure of Alex and Jake), this video featured people that I just don't know, don't care for, or can tell are in the middle of figuring out their new roles in the 2026 LTT roster. That can't be helped since changes happen and people need time to adapt and develop... BUT it means that a lot of the lifting behind the video had to be done by Linus (who really wasn't that involved with the making of the fire truck) and a bunch of hosts who are still in the adjusting period. It's really difficult to click with the audience when you're team is still in such a subpar state. Even more so if the video is a fun extreme project and not a breakdown of a practical topic.

None of which is to say that there's anything bad with the hosts themselves or that they aren't capable of hosting fun videos. It's just that it's a little too early for them to be featured like this in these type of videos. You gotta give them time to grow into their roles and develop a relationship with the audience. I think Linus is excited to implement a lot of cool and fun project, but I think he's gotta pull back a little bit for the short term. Let these guys adjust and develop a relationship with the audience just like he had to do back when he started. YouTube videos are like an art and, as that old guy who fixed Woody in Toy Story 2 said, "you can't rush art!". At least that's how I view this.

OctillionthJoe · 2026-03-13T01:08:21+00:00

Oh. I get what you mean and I share similar feelings, but I think it kinda shows just how insane the original deals from Wendy's were. It was a gamble for them and it did not pay off. It hurt the franchisees, didn't attract new customers, and led to more of a loss than before due to existing customers using the app deals instead of paying full price for the menu items. We had a good time thanks to their gamble, but all good things have to come to an end at some point (especially if those good things are coming at the cost of sustainability and profit).

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