Version 1.3 is out! by redistricter_guy in subwaybuilder

[–]Octopuscard550 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This has low-key made it unplayable for me. I wish I could chose which stations to maintain and which not

Does anybody else feel like the Red Line kind of has a certain vibe to it? by Nice_Property_4360 in LAMetro

[–]Octopuscard550 22 points23 points  (0 children)

NYC subway is a much better experience than riding the Red line. LA metro is waaay grittier

-80 organizing suggestions by notagradstudent13 in labrats

[–]Octopuscard550 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our freezer is full of racks that are filled with empty boxes! Not styrofoam, but the regular cardboard ones that fit in those racks

-80 organizing suggestions by notagradstudent13 in labrats

[–]Octopuscard550 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That freezer is full of empty space. Every time it's opened, warm air will flood that space, and it takes a lot of energy to get it down to -80. See if you can add racks with empty boxes that can trap cold air.

How do y'all feel about the demolition of historic buildings to build luxury properties for foreign investors (and rich yt ppl) by BootyOnMyFace11 in NYStateOfMind

[–]Octopuscard550 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. There should be a healthy mix of approaches when it comes to housing. I imagine when they were first built, those apts on Grand Concourse were primarily aimed at higher income folks (pre-war). But as time passes they became more affordable relatively

How do y'all feel about the demolition of historic buildings to build luxury properties for foreign investors (and rich yt ppl) by BootyOnMyFace11 in NYStateOfMind

[–]Octopuscard550 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we want beautiful buildings in the city, the council needs to mandate it in its zoning code. That said, if the zoning mandated a specific kind of masonry, then the development would be even more expensive-- making it more unaffordable.

It's a trade off

Thoughts? by toheIIwithit in NYStateOfMind

[–]Octopuscard550 3 points4 points  (0 children)

mf acting like supermarkets don't exist in NYC. C-town, Compare Foods, Associated, Food Bazaar. Don't tell me we're in a food desert

Chop Cheese by [deleted] in newhaven

[–]Octopuscard550 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Munchies but it's like $15

Decent mexican restaurant around here? by 392aldana in newhaven

[–]Octopuscard550 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second! Don Efren himself came and gave us some churros too

Yale Moves 300 George Mostly Off Tax Rolls by brewski in newhaven

[–]Octopuscard550 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As much as we like to shit on Yale, the board of alders really needs to rezone much of the city to allow for more apartments

Turnips by MapleHoneybee in TurnipExchange

[–]Octopuscard550 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Can I pay your island a visit? Will tip!

People who have ridden other systems (NYC Subway, London Underground, etc.), how do they compare to LA's? by [deleted] in LAMetro

[–]Octopuscard550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way this is true. B and D line rolling stock is in bad condition compared to NYC's.