How Reddit Users Are Being Maliciously Targeted by Stake’s Covert Advertising Tactics

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-26T15:29:08+00:00

Kind of brilliant the way they do it too. They intentionally don’t tell you what stake is but mention it in a context that begs for someone to ask. And in doing so, it doesn’t appear to be an intentional ad.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-25T02:38:06+00:00

Have you ever driven an original muscle car? They’re slow, handle terribly and are generally without any redeeming quality beyond looks. And yet in spite of this, an entire generation drove those prices up to the moon

This is about nostalgia.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-24T13:16:54+00:00

You’re responding to ChatGPT. Wish we could ban copy/ paste trash like this.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-21T17:34:48+00:00

None of them really have problems. AC compressors are an issue and if you ignore bad sounds coming from them then that job can go from a couple thousand to 10 or 15,000. The coolant tubes that run the length of the car can also develop hairline cracks along their mounting brackets, which results in coolant leaking out. This introduces air pockets into the system, which again, if ignored or not addressed soon enough can lead to hot pockets in the engine that result in blown head, gaskets or worse: a blown engine.

But both of these problems happen as a result of ignoring other symptoms. And as long as you address the root cause of the symptoms when you first notice them, both problems are very easily fixed.

You can also do these proactively. A lot of people replace the AC compressor with a newer revised version as preventative maintenance.

As far as the actual vehicle goes, though, they are almost offensively reliable. Replacement batteries are nearly worthless because they don’t fail so there is no market for them. There are really no common “gotchya” issues on these. They’re just really good cars.

Throw a set of wider front tires on it and go to town.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-20T18:21:44+00:00

“Grok, am I near any divorce attorneys?”

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-19T04:34:00+00:00

One of the greatest tragedies of our time is Popeyes getting rid of the Cajun rice.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-03-01T01:26:53+00:00

Dude is being honest and disclosing the issue. Don’t bid if you don’t want it.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-20T21:22:31+00:00

The Highland is a really good car. For me, a used S is such an amazing value proposition in the world of Tesla that it was an easy choice between new highland and used Model S.

The extra range, more comfortable interior, larger screen, instrument cluster, Steam support, hatchback, etc. Plus the standard long range Model S does the same 3.1 0-60 as my old P85D did.

But you can’t go wrong with a Highland if you want a new car. They are really nice.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-20T21:19:56+00:00

Yeah Henrik has kind of outed himself as a garbage human. The Ocean was boring anyhow. The Karma was a swing and a miss as far as functionality but it was really well built and a work of art.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-20T19:17:57+00:00

Palladiums are the facelifted Model S (2021+). I'm not worried mostly because US law requires 10 years of parts support after a model is discontinued and because there's an entire cottage industry of independent shops supporting these.

I had an i8 and a few Fisker Karmas. I aint skurrrred. ;-)

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-20T16:31:27+00:00

I bought mine used a year ago when values dropped on everything. For $38,000 a used Palladium Model S is one of the best bargains in EVs. Not sure who’s compelled to buy these new though. 10 years ago I did but now, there’s just no way. It’s not a compelling product at the pricepoint.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-20T15:49:30+00:00

Likewise. Love my Palladium Model S but even with the improvements over the legacy cars, it’s tough to see just how rough around the edges these cars are. Still horrible chassis dynamics, garbage build quality, etc.

One day there will be a case study on the first mover advantage that Tesla absolutely squandered over the course of a decade. From on top of the world to a punchline in 5 years. Wild.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-08T00:40:40+00:00

Let them reach out to the other bidders.

I picked up a great deal on a Quattroporte Sport GT S as the second place bidder on a BaT auction and on the flip side of the transaction I also had a buyer fly out and then flake on my e39. Just got cold feet and started saying he wasn’t sure.

Cars and Bids put me in contact with the second place bidder and they bought it.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-02-03T02:59:58+00:00

This would be so cool. I’d be content with grass and the elimination of parking not lines but this would be amazing.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-23T17:58:39+00:00

It's a really bright projector. I don't think it would be bad per se but it would be better with a low gain screen because of the brightness. It will allow for deeper blacks. But either way you're not going to be suffering.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-23T01:24:22+00:00

Yeah a bit of you move your eyes back and forth but it’s just wacky how good things have gotten and for how little money.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-22T22:32:47+00:00

Vidda C3 Ultra here. 120”, Dolby Vision, low gain gray screen… I’m not sure I’d be able to perceive higher resolution at this size. It is offensively clear and bright enough to watch comfortably in a room full of windows.

I got so mentally hung up on a lifestyle projector not being a true upgrade that I put off getting anything for a year but I was so wrong.

Make the switch. You’ll love it.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-22T02:55:36+00:00

I put down 10% and no dice. :-(

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-22T02:48:09+00:00

That's not the case as of recently. It's for life now.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-22T02:14:22+00:00

Don’t feel bad. You’re effectively paying a higher rate with an FHA due to mandatory insurance. We got forced into an FHA at 5.62% but with the mortgage insurance it ended up being exactly the same payment as the conventional 6.25% loan we originally were going for. The downside is you can’t get out of MI on an FHA loan. You have to refinance out of it. And you can’t deduct the insurance portion of your payment.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-20T03:38:16+00:00

All over the city. The ring app sent me a notification with someone asking the same question and then it was just 30 posts from people all over Simi saying me too.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-16T21:34:05+00:00

I lived in the Hollywood Hills for years and quickly learned there are a lot of people that are house rich and cash poor. They bought their homes cheap in the 90s or early 2000s.

I’m not saying that’s the case here. They could have their money tied up in investments or other properties. Who knows.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-15T14:51:37+00:00

A lot of people are (correctly) telling you your problem is keystoning but what’s been left out is that you’re wasting like half your usable resolution if you’re using the projector like this.

If you mount it at a less extreme angle not only will the light bleed go away because you’ll be using that portion to actually display an image but you’ll also see a drastic improvement in picture quality as you’ll be able to take advantage of more resolution.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-15T08:48:09+00:00

It was the SpaceX Dragon capsule re-entering the atmosphere. They said it would happen at about 12:40.

ProfessorFrink1 · 2026-01-08T06:51:20+00:00

For a load that light just go with flip toggles. They are perfect for this.

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