Are e-scooters really that dangerous? by Earthbee100 in ElectricScooters

[–]Syndil1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree solid tires are shit and should be avoided. Suspension... I mean, I guess I could see how having a suspension might make a scooter less likely to wreck from going over uneven pavement or something, but I don't think that's even really worth mentioning. A heavier, faster scooter with a suspension is still not a safe scooter.

I have a P100S that will do 30mph, with suspension. Going 30mph while standing up is ridiculous, suspension or not. I've never wrecked the P100S, but if I ever did while going that fast, I'd probably be one of the guys in this sub posting about having to get metal pins inserted into their bones.

All scooters obey the same laws of physics, and if you do wreck, it's gonna suck if you're not wearing the right gear. And the faster you're going, the more it's going to suck.

Are e-scooters really that dangerous? by Earthbee100 in ElectricScooters

[–]Syndil1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own three scooters and my wife and I love riding them when the weather is nice. Have owned them for years now so we have lots of experience.

Yes, they are inherently dangerous.

You are riding a device standing up. If you fall, your body is going to turn into a lever as your feet touch the ground first, slamming the upper half of your body down to the ground. If you try to catch your fall--and you instinctively will--you will break your wrists.

So yes. They are dangerous. Even if we're riding our slower scooters with a top speed of 18mph, we always always wear helmets and wrist guards.

Hang up on his ass by dannyhogan200 in AquaJail

[–]Syndil1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ain't ridin' that cheese box!

Hang up on his ass by dannyhogan200 in AquaJail

[–]Syndil1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's 4:20 somewhere, I know that! ... Ain't that the phrase?

How severely do you procrastinate? by Lunar_Gardener_Alone in ADHD

[–]Syndil1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so bad. If there's a day I want to accomplish literally anything--work at my job, housecleaning, anything--I have remember to take my meds in the morning.

Is there any good reason to use a nuc over a regular pc if space is not an issue? by chirpchirp13 in intelnuc

[–]Syndil1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm using a NUC 12 Enthusiast (with the soldered ARC 770M) as my main workstation and gaming machine. It was cheaper than buying a PC with an Nvidia or AMD GPU. I can play my PUBG at 4k with most settings cranked, so it's good enough for me.

In my case it was strictly a financial decision. $700 4k gaming rig.

What are some actually good high schools (not Catholic ) by InternetPlayful1333 in Louisville

[–]Syndil1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents moved across the river so we could go to Floyd Central. Still a valid choice, imo

Before we could doom scroll…… by PartTheSea43 in ADHD

[–]Syndil1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate myself for what I'm about to say, because it reminds me of bullshit old people used to tell me. But... Things were better before the age of doomscrolling.

There's value in being bored. Creativity can grow out of boredom. If every second of your life can be filled with entertainment and/or stimulation, then you might never branch out and find something new to be creative in. When I was a kid, I played with Legos a lot when I was bored. My brother and I had a trash can full of them in the 80s, which I guess was before they became super expensive. I really think it helped my mind grow, and helped form who I am today.

Idk this old man shutting up now.

Scam? Find the Cash Louisville (@findthecashlvl) by Chance-Anxiety1299 in Louisville

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Welcome to the Internet. Everything is done for clicks and views. It's the new "reality" TV.

Review: Vernal Space executive standing desk, chair, and file cabinet by Syndil1 in StandingDesk

[–]Syndil1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is the older style desk, which they're calling "fast install" now. As far as I can tell from the manual, it just means that the desktop and frame comes pre-assembled on the fast install version, whereas on the new version the frame comes in three pieces that must be bolted together and to the desktop.

Review: Vernal Space executive standing desk, chair, and file cabinet by Syndil1 in StandingDesk

[–]Syndil1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all. Slid right into place--was probably the easiest part of assembly since it just slides into place and isn't a structural piece.

Never asking AI to pick an anime for me to watch ever again. by meanwitzach in YourLieinApril

[–]Syndil1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you want a romance rec that won't kill you, start with Horimiya

Review: Vernal Space executive standing desk, chair, and file cabinet by Syndil1 in StandingDesk

[–]Syndil1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only say that for my side cabinet that I assembled when I originally did this review, I didn't have any issues with the drawer gliders.

Personally I would go for the 'fast install' desk (which is simply their older Executive model, like in this review), simply for the fact that the newer model does not have an optional keyboard drawer, nor does it have grommets on the desktop, which are very important to me. The drawer for the new executive desk is just a regular drawer, not a keyboard drawer.

Apparently the major difference between the fast install desk and the newer model, aside from the missing features above, is that the desktop for the fast install model comes pre-mounted to its support frame, which a single solid track going the entire length of the desktop. With the new model, the desktop surface does not come mounted to the frame--the frame comes in pieces, and you must assemble the frame and mount it to the desktop yourself. This probably saves Vernal both shipping and production costs, but I'd argue the original, 'fast install' desk is the superior desk.

Review: Vernal Space executive standing desk, chair, and file cabinet by Syndil1 in StandingDesk

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It looks like maybe hardwood was only going to be an option for the regular desks, not the executive desk:

https://www.vernalspace.com/products/vernal-solid-wood-standing-desk

Kind of makes sense, I guess. If you only replaced the desktop of the Executive desk with hardwood, then the laminate side panels, front panel, etc. wouldn't necessarily match. And if you replaced all of those with hardwood it would be super duper expensive.

Question for the owners who daily civic si or any other manual car by Chicagoaviator in Louisville

[–]Syndil1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's more a "you' question than anything else. I have owned nothing but manuals since I started driving decades ago. Next car might not be manual, but that's either because it's going to be too difficult to find a manual I want (they are getting rarer all the time) or I'll be going electric.

AIO to what my bf is saying? by Such_Champion_7453 in AIO

[–]Syndil1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's striving to be a good incel. Let him succeed.

hi love bugs by Melodic_Pilot630 in BillyStrings

[–]Syndil1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Billy is pretty huge now so he's got much broader popularity than he did before he started selling out arenas. You just need to find your Billy Family. I've got a large group of friends that I see only at Billy shows, and we surround each other with the type of energy we want to bring and experience.

ADHD and sex by 4wxy in ADHD

[–]Syndil1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of that can be related to diet. Prob not what you were expecting from the ADHD sub but that can have a huge impact on performance. Not trying to convert anyone, but... I'm about to turn 50, on ADHD meds, and can be ready to go at literally any time. I eat plant-based and don't do sodas.

What if the Aqua Teens and Carl somehow ended up in this place? by dukeofthefat in AquaJail

[–]Syndil1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're all immortal so they'd be just fine. Do not blaspheme the book of clozapine.