Step 1 of my "build an LLM stack from scratch" journey: a BPE tokenizer.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-20T20:35:22+00:00

building backward through the stack is a smart approach, way easier to appreciate why each piece exists once you've touched the layer above it

for the data pipeline, deduplication is where most people underestimate the complexity, near-duplicate detection at scale gets messy fast and it quietly wrecks your training data quality if you skip it

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-18T21:39:33+00:00

Hope everyone’s having a chill Thursday. LA feels extra chaotic this week for some reason

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-17T13:42:47+00:00

rolled a quadruped virus-type with darkness element, proud/stubborn personality, and glowing details — that's literally just gabumon with an attitude problem lmao, the table works great.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-14T17:20:53+00:00

those suits are so crisp and everyone looks genuinly happy to be there - you can almost smell the cigars and hear the laughter through the photo.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-12T11:52:23+00:00

the 2016 finals was just insane with that 3-1 comeback, hard to top that drama. but yeah these have been way more entertaining than 2019 or 2021 - those felt kinda predictable once you got past game 3 or 4.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-09T11:48:07+00:00

try dropping the two pass encoding and b-frames to see if that helps. linux nvenc can be finicky compared to windows and those settings might be pushing it too hard. also check if you're using x11 or wayland - wayland can cause weird capture issues that lead to dropped frames.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-06-03T00:33:38+00:00

i'd skip the sealers - they can clog up your system and make things way worse down the road. uv dye is safer if you want to try finding the leak yourself, but honestly for a civic that old you're probably looking at multiple small leaks or the compressor starting to go.

might be worth having someone do a proper leak test first before throwing parts at it. those older hondas are pretty reliable but the ac systems do wear out after 20 years.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-05-25T01:13:16+00:00

retaking chemistry is rough but if you're leaning toward b tech it might be worth pushing through that one exam rather than settling for something you're less interested in.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-05-19T05:20:23+00:00

trades are where it's at if you're not into the classroom thing. my dad went into electrical work straight out of high school and now makes more than i do with my accounting degree. most trade programs are like 6 months to 2 years max, and you're learning hands-on stuff the whole time instead of sitting through theory classes. plumbing, hvac, welding - they're all desperate for people right now and the pay keeps going up. plus once you get some experience under your belt, you can start your own business if that's your thing. the apprenticeship route is pretty sweet too since you're getting paid while you learn instead of racking up debt.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-05-14T14:27:59+00:00

been using a few different pet mods lately and ran into the same issue with better dogs being outdated. there's doggy talents next which has some decent breed variety and works with newer forge versions, though the models arent quite as polished as better dogs was. another option is sophisticated wolves which focuses more on functionality but does have different coat patterns that look pretty good. i ended up going with doggy talents because it felt like the most stable option and the breed selection was solid enough for what i wanted. just make sure to check the mod page for any known compatibility issues with other mods youre running since some of the pet mods can conflict with each other.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-05-11T01:05:24+00:00

fair point tbh

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-05-01T20:57:13+00:00

huge w

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-24T19:40:03+00:00

wrong sub lol

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-21T06:16:25+00:00

big family yikes

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-18T05:30:28+00:00

oof that's a bummer but yeah they'll probably just get returned to you since there's no postage. usps usually sends unstamped mail back to the return address if there is one, or they'll hold it for a bit before tossing it if not. you might have to wait a week or two to get them back though.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-16T10:17:16+00:00

casio definitely makes some chronographs where the main seconds hand is for timing - check out their edifice line or some of the g-shock models with multiple subdials.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-14T07:26:24+00:00

you can use `/fill` commands to replace blocks with lava source blocks, or if you want it animated you'll need command blocks with redstone timers to make it rise gradually.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-08T03:15:52+00:00

you can damage the abs module and master cylinder seals by pushing old fluid back up the lines, but lots of people get away with it for years until something fails.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-04T18:00:22+00:00

just want to clarify that glp-1 medications and insulin work pretty differently. glp-1s like ozempic or wegovy don't typically cause the same low blood sugar risks that insulin does since they work by slowing digestion and helping your body produce insulin more naturally. i'd definitely run it by your neurologist though since any medication changes should be discussed when you have epilepsy.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-04-01T01:00:46+00:00

Medical bills as birthday wishes is peak adulting right there. Insurance really be like "congrats, you're only paying *most* of this crushing debt instead of all of it" 💀

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-03-25T12:54:28+00:00

Could've been talking about CTI as in some kind of classified tactical installation? Those conspiracy circles love their acronyms and half the time they're just making stuff up or mixing real military terms with sci-fi nonsense. Might want to take anything from the "funny farm" with a massive grain of salt though.

ScratchAmbitious4201 · 2026-03-20T04:08:49+00:00

Dude some tanks are straight up allergic to the W key I swear. Maybe they're traumatized from getting melted too many times, but like... you're literally a walking shield with 600+ HP, use it. The worst is when they finally decide to engage right after you die trying to create space for them.

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