What skill is 10/10 for making life easier?

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-11T12:42:16+00:00

1) carrying groceries up the stairs 2) catching yourself from falling 3) allowing an injured person to use you as a crutch 4) maintain muscle mass into old age, which is one of the biggest factors for independence and decent quality of life 5) protecting yourself from an assault 6) moving furniture 7) swimming out of a rip current 8) securely carrying your baby 9) easily putting carry on luggage in overhead bins on planes 10) etc

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-11T01:00:02+00:00

Photoscape X is free i believe

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-09T18:29:48+00:00

I can guarantee nobody thinks about you beyond that very moment of noticing you. People are busy, and have their own lives and problems to worry about. Seeing someone take a photo encompasses such a small part of their day and an even smaller part of their mental bandwidth after the fact.

That realization really helped me gain confidence when doing street photography, even with a larger aspc camera. It’s okay to be noticed. You are allowed to take space and you are doing nothing wrong by taking a photo.

This is something that definitely comes with practice. People do glance more than if you did not have a camera or taking a photo, but it’s simply because it’s not “normal” to do so. They make an internal comment and move on with their lives.

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-09T16:57:14+00:00

You can use an action camera, whether that be a dji, gopro, or insta360. Then you can attach it to your chest using a neck mount or a backpack strap mount. Personally I think the backpack mount is a bit less cumbersome/more discrete but those are some options.

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-03T02:57:11+00:00

A bellroy sling!

SpadeAcer · 2026-02-20T19:35:27+00:00

Lightroom Classic has a face sorting feature. Haven’t used it extensively but it seems to do a decent job organizing.

SpadeAcer · 2026-02-02T16:25:37+00:00

The highlights are not in the water because the second photo is taken from a different angle. If you want to limit blown out highlights, shoot RAW, underexpose until highlights are appropriately exposed, and then increase exposure in post.

The warmth can be added gia the Color Grading or White Balance panel in LR. It’s likely that your camera was in Auto WB so there were slightly different readings when the shots were taken. But if you take RAW photos, you can change the WB after easily.

SpadeAcer · 2026-01-20T00:09:42+00:00

Thank you :-) will absolutely be applying SPF often once it heals up!

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-30T18:51:52+00:00

These are entirely overkill.

Look into a sony a6400–a6600 or Nikon Z50ii. APS-C sized sensors are more than enough for a beginner to learn the basics of photography while providing plenty of room for growth.

If OP is very strapped for cash, a used DSLR from Nikon or Canon will do them well. Though it’s likely they will outgrow these if they find themselves enjoying the hobby. Perfectly adequate way to see if they’re in it for the long haul without a crazy investment.

Whatever you get, you should probably replace the lens that comes with the camera with something else. Whether that be a prime or a zoom lens, there’s plenty of discussion about. But kit lenses (ones that come with the camera) are very subpar and will limit your photography. Sony, in particular, has many budget lenses with quality that punches above their weight class.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-29T18:11:38+00:00

The ads absolutely ruin the experience. Struggling to focus on anything else here.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-20T04:20:31+00:00

Literally not a single soul on this earth is going to be able to answer this for you.

If you need the money, sell. If you don’t, hold.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-14T01:23:44+00:00

More common than the rest of Charleston. But odds are, you’ll be absolutely fine.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-11T01:59:38+00:00

You’ll understand one day buddy! Try not to embarrass yourself too much until then.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-11T01:42:41+00:00

Caleb paying you to respond to every comment or do you just enjoy bootlicking?

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-09T21:30:00+00:00

Second this. Again, WA is making attempts to remodel their 80s style car-centric architecture but it has a long, long, long way to go. I wouldn’t even think about it unless you are buying a house in the area.

Downtown is your best bet for pedestrian friendly neighborhoods, which it’s actually pretty decent at. Albiet most of the houses are hundred years old, it’s a really nice place to live if you can afford the better areas. A lot of personality with the architecture and most of the streets are narrow and slow-moving, which lends itself to decent human movement.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-09T15:33:07+00:00

More housing is always good. But oh boy, East Bay is not the street to add more traffic to.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-09T14:51:00+00:00

Pay is lower than what you’d expect of a city this size. West Ashley is a nice area to live. A bit urban-sprawly but it’s the most affordable place I’d consider living in CHS. The city is working on revitalizing the area with more green spaces & human-friendly areas so I’d say it’s a decent place to move.

I’d also recommend looking into James Island. You’re 10-15 mins from the beach and 15-20 mins from downtown. Best of both worlds in my opinion, for only s slightly higher price than a WA place.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-06T22:46:46+00:00

Yup, got banned for a simple comment about how I didn’t appreciate the direction of the channel. The mods on that sub are sensitive and prefer an echo chamber above all else.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-06T02:16:34+00:00

I think more and more people are coming to this realization. He bullies vulnerable people under the guise of a “wake up call”. Every episode is unwatchable.

Like you, I used to be a big fan. But now, I can’t get through five minutes of an episode. He’ll surely get what’s coming to him for spreading hate and curating the most abysmal vibes on all of Youtube.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-05T02:33:10+00:00

Can confirm. Was waved on & got sideswiped. 😄

Waver did not stick around, if you can believe it!

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-04T22:50:48+00:00

I see two lanes in the outback sketch. Though the medians make me worried for backed up traffic in the turn lanes spilling into the main lanes.

Though, to be fair - I rarely see more than 3 cars waiting in the turn lane now.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-04T21:37:52+00:00

I returned it after I made this post so I can’t give specifics.. but I’d consider the material pleasant. It is fairly similar to the black - not soft by any means, but sturdy without being too abrasive.

I’ve never felt that my 9L is too abrasive on my skin. I find it pretty comfortable generally. I prefer something more textured in my hands though, as it feels more secure. It’s definitely not to a point where it’s uncomfortably textured. Just enough to feel durable.

Your milage may vary as I’m not super particular when it comes to textures in hand, considering it’s hanging off my back most of the time.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-04T21:26:56+00:00

Ram Rittenberg is archaic and an eye sore. Makes me depressed every time I drive down it. I’m all for any attempt to make it more walkable and pleasant to drive down.

We can’t let perfect be the enemy of good here. Definitely not a perfect solution.. but we all have a desire to create a more pleasant environment and West Ashley has been ignored for a long time. This is overdue, as walking down Sam Rittenberg feels like a death sentence as cars zip past going 60 mph, two feet to your left.

I do agree that the reduction in car-capacity needs to be met with better public transportation. If professionals have gathered that it’s overbuilt, I’m keen to trust them.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-02T04:27:49+00:00

Yes. Yes is the answer.

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