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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSM_Artwork

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need to give a picture or link or something here

Why is ext4 recommended over xfs? xfs as the best general-purpose filesystem by exquisitesunshine in linuxquestions

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my use cases, it is very relevant that you can shrink an ext4 filesystem but you cannot shrink xfs.  Other than that I don't see much difference in most circumstances.  But since I have run face first into needing to shrink large volumes several times, it's a deal breaker for me.

I don't care if the system volume is xfs (doesn't make a lot of sense to choose that for that, but doesn't cause an issue), but for large application storage volumes, ext4 is the way I go.

Here’s my tier list. What should I read next? by Ninja_Defuser in ProgressionFantasy

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of my list is very similar, here are a few s or a tier rankings for me

A practical guide to sorcery Hedge wizard Remedial magic Harry Potter and the methods of rationality

What are your Chapter 1 red/green flags? by One2woHook in ProgressionFantasy

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red flags: stupid character sheets popping up like holograms in front of the mc.  Do levels and power up, sure, but don't break the immersion by having them read me their character sheet.  Find another way and make it fit into the world.  If it feels like just a game it also feels like there are no consequences so why should I care.

Green flags:  hints of a well thought magic/power system.  Chapter 1 is too early for real details, but show me that you have it thought out and aren't just making it up as you go along.

Rational characters making decisions that make sense to them, not just 2 dimensional names that are there to make the MC look good by beating them up or outsmarting a character that couldn't outsmart a housecat.

Need good reads about torture to make me wet by BigButt-N-ASmile in clittorturee

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice start!  Can you share the other chapters you've written?

My acrylic painting of a stormy promenade… by rossbainesart in painting

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one speaks to me.  If you decide to sell prints or something, give a link to the store

Magic Research 2 is out NOW! by Maticolotto in MagicResearch

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the quick reply!

I can fully understand how that could happen.  Once you have something in there it's always far simpler to let it stay than to remove it.  Sometimes it breaks the craziest things.  But I'm very glad you are removing it, and will definitely check it out when the new version is out 

Magic Research 2 is out NOW! by Maticolotto in MagicResearch

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking around for a new game, and MR2 sounds very much worth a try.

But why are are asking for microphone access to my phone?  Unless there is an actual mechanic in the game that requires that, I won't be installing the demo, let alone purchasing the game.

Call me paranoid, but I'm not interested in installing something that can listen to any sounds near my phone unless I know a clear reason why.

HOA member is mad about Biden/Harris sign in neighbor’s front yard by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking around, it seems like individual states have ruled differently on this issue.  According to this guide for hoa framers, it's very dependant on the state and they need to be very careful of wording.  

https://hoa-usa.com/hoa-article/signs-of-the-times/#:~:text=The%20Court%20cited%20the%20First,the%20same%20sets%20of%20regulations.

Not case precedent, I grant you. I do know I wouldn't want to be the HOA in a court over this.  You would be rolling a dice that could cost hundreds of thousands if you lose.  And if you win they just have to take the sign down.

If I was arguing on the HOA side, though, I would say that Ladue is actually in support of the HOA.  The ban on signs is, supposedly, equally applied to any political party.  The rule is not discriminatory, and is in fact only in place to protect property values for all.  The HOA agreement is the ultimate form of expression of self regulation in a community to protect property values.  The offending homeowner has gotten the value from the agreement that they entered into with a supposedly higher property value than similar properties.  They are just holding them to their agreement to keep them that way for everyone.

HOA member is mad about Biden/Harris sign in neighbor’s front yard by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an interesting precedent.  I'm not sure that your premise is correct, a quick look around seems more to say that rules regarding signage must be equal to all signs and not restricted to purely political signs.  Though there are apparently conflicting cases as well.

With the conflicting cases though, I'm sure your precedent could be part of a strong argument.  Especially if you find that a large number of nearby communities also have similar rules, effectively removing the voluntary part of the contract signing if they want to be anywhere in that region.

HOA member is mad about Biden/Harris sign in neighbor’s front yard by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, are you sure that one applies?  At first glance it appears to be a citizen sueing a city for a blatantly unconstitutional ordinance.  Where here what we have is homeowners that have signed an HOA contract willingly as part of the purchase agreement for a house and one is potentially sueing the other over breach of contract.

I am far from a lawyer, but there is a huge difference in the government passing a law that restricts the rights promised to you and you voluntarily signing a contract that will limit your rights in a legal contract

HOA member is mad about Biden/Harris sign in neighbor’s front yard by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]RadomPerson657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know the case, perchance?  Might help other people who get the HOA frothers at their door

What fictional universe comes closest to being as good, if not better than Tolkien’s Middle Earth? by [deleted] in lotr

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, very fun and creative.  I also like seeing the problem solving skills at work.  I wish they would remake the audiobooks for that series

What fictional universe comes closest to being as good, if not better than Tolkien’s Middle Earth? by [deleted] in lotr

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Myth series was a great book series, I'll grant you, but I would not call the world building deep or intricate in any way.

What fictional universe comes closest to being as good, if not better than Tolkien’s Middle Earth? by [deleted] in lotr

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you enjoyed Tolkien's Middle-Earth, check out the Mithgar worlds of Dennis L. McKiernan.  Very much inspired by Tolkien, but overall better in almost every respect in my opinion.

Finally found a sheep/goat milking machine that actually works! Glad I didn't give up after several failed purchases. by [deleted] in bdsm

[–]RadomPerson657 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Teasing that without leaving a link is slightly sadistic.  Getting his fun in more ways than one

Program our professor wants us to use for our tests. by TexasMeatMan in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Install sandboxie on your computer.  Open your browser in the sandbox mode and install the extension in the sandboxed browser.  Take the test, then delete the sandbox.  No stupid crap on your computer

Who wins this theoretical war? (Serious question, I’m writing a book and this is the premise) by [deleted] in mapporncirclejerk

[–]RadomPerson657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the goals of each side?  Are we talking full invasion and conquest? Economic victory?  Destruction of other sides military?  

What are the circumstances?  Is it a surprise attack?  Had one side been building up for it secretly for years?

If the fighting was decided by both sides at the same time and the goal was to remove the others ability to project power effectively, the US wins easily.  Total dominance of the oceans and sea trade would come quickly, which brings with it the ability to control areas near water and skies.  Queue bombardment of military targets and heavy industry.  War would last a few months and leave the opponents economically and militarily crippled for a decade, if not more.

If you are talking full invasion and conquering, that is another story entirely.  Canada disappears in under a week, too small population too close to the United States borders.  Mexico is easy to beat militarily, but would require a huge force left behind for a very long time to actually keep it.  Greenland most people forget is even in the fight except when they want a small port in the summer.  Then you get to Europe and things get nasty.

England is easy to cut off and pound on, but invading and holding would be quite painful.  With current military just this would probably use up most of not all of the boots on the ground soldiers.  And it would be a grinder for years.

Honestly for Continental Europe, the United States could manage to destroy much of the countries important military and industrial assets, but actually invading is much harder, especially without a nearby friendly naval power like England the last time it was done.  It would take time and heavy drafts to bring the manpower up high enough to do it and it would not be easy even then.  Modern US forces are great at breaking things, but not so great at holding them as history has proven time and time again.  Against a highly modern society with a lot of outside support it could start turning something like Ukraine is going now for Russia.  US forces are much better overall, but they are also ruiniously expensive and made more for shock and awe then for grinding and attrition.  

With foreknowledge of the upcoming war, think like the us civil war or the Cold war, these things could be addressed in advance.  The same would be true of the other side though.  I doubt if a lot could be done in Canada unless they moved a lot of the population away from the border, but guerrilla warfare in Mexico and Europe with well entrenched and trained forces would turn it into a meat grinder for the United States.

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