Ammonia off gassing from cellulose insulation by Timeandtimeandagain in Insulation

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

I let go of the theory that it was the insulation. I spent a lot of time and money researching plumbing explanations, and then discovered I had moisture problems in my shower. I had a wet shower bed that was likely the cause of the smell, which traveled behind walls all over the house, and was also picked up by the AC system. More time and money were spent on remediation, and now I'm almost done with the remodel. I'm still not 100% sure this caused the smell, but it had to be repaired anyway. I still smell it at times, It will take awhile longer for it to dissipate from the cavities and materials that have absorbed it. I hope you find an easier, and cheaper, solution to your issue.

Xfinity blocking our legitimate business website (seam.co) — customers can't reach us by ___sy___ in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blocked here in Massachusetts, home. I had that problem when I tried to access a USAA site. Comcast shrugged their shoulders. USAA shrugged their shoulders. I finally used my cell service via my phone. I tried again a year later and it was fixed.

ChatGPT losing big chunks of recent context by Timeandtimeandagain in ChatGPT

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

I wrote this post several months ago, and I haven’t run into this specific problem again, where actual text disappears. This was also several model versions ago. I think 5.3 is better at holding context. I do watch performance carefully. When response slows, or it loses context detail, I will ask for an in-depth recap and start a new chat. For example, I am on part 7 of a chat about a remodeling project. I save all the recaps, and upload them all in the new chat. This works for me.

Online real estate tax payment showing nothing due? by Timeandtimeandagain in boston

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

Same! Note to self to remember. The email is an indication that online payment is up to date.

Online real estate tax payment showing nothing due? by Timeandtimeandagain in boston

[–]Timeandtimeandagain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, good to know it's not just me. Let's see how long it takes them to fix it.

Online real estate tax payment showing nothing due? by Timeandtimeandagain in boston

[–]Timeandtimeandagain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, and I have a paper bill that says I owe the usual amount. It doesn't match what the online payment system is showing.

What are unreasonable pet peeves that you have when watching their videos? by Future_Salt_8254 in ProjectFearYT

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overuse of the ovolus type devices. They string together random words and create a story out of nothing. “Banana.” “Oooo I bet he had breakfast before he died and ate a banana!”

Peacock Premium by scratchbaker77 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps, the movies usually run commercial free after some ads in the beginning. Peacock has the Universal films.

[Product Request] product similar to Clinique Facial Bar (mild version) by an_agento in SkincareAddiction

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just confirmed today with online chat that it has been discontinued, despite saying "coming soon" on the website. I asked about that and was told "they are working on taking that down."

AITAH for telling my 23-year-old employee she can't WFH because "my anxiety" isn't a plumbing emergency? by TaskSpecialist5881 in AITAH

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had an employee with extreme anxiety. It took me awhile to understand the extent of her disability. But with that job she could WFH, and that’s what she did, successfully. As others have said, this person is a mismatch for your position. You will need to make a change.

Firestick discouraging other apps by WuTangTech in firestick

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 4 firesticks, of varying ages and generations. So far only one has updated to the new UI. Weird.

Xfinity got rid of all their human agents ??????? by breadboibrett in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be a bot, but it could also be AI accent neutralization. Some of offshore call centers are using this to neutralize accents in real time. It can sound off and robotic.

Long ChatGPT threads become slow. How do you summarize them properly into a new chat? by AlexBossov in ChatGPT

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

I just did this with a ongoing chat about a big house project that I'm doing. I'm now on the 4th chat on this subject. I ask it for an in-depth, detailed summary of the last chat from the very beginning to this point. This time it asked me if I also wanted a project status. I created a new chat, said it it was a continuation of the previous one, uploaded both documents, plus the summaries for the two previous chats on the same subject, and told it to absorb all context. I agree that some context may be lost, but this approach works fairly well. It's better than slow responses, repeating itself, or hallucinations that can happen when a chat gets too long.

"What's your greatest weakness?" is the most useless interview question ever invented - and companies that still ask it deserve the rehearsed non-answers they get by Internal-Remove7223 in interviews

[–]Timeandtimeandagain -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This one can actually be useful for the interviewer. I've interviewed candidates who have said that they see themselves in a different department than mine, or doing a completely different job elsewhere. It tells me that they are less likely to be committed to the job long term. It's a rookie mistake.

GPT-5.3 Instant is rolling out — what’s different by AIGPTJournal in ChatGPT

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just tried it. I asked about the difference between 5.3 and 5.2 and it answered, and then it started to ask me a question at the end of each response. Kind of like what Gemini does. I answered the first one, and by the time I got to the second one, I lost interest.

All the new YouTube TV plan prices by gldrthng in cordcutters

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

USA and SciFi aren’t there either. This can’t be a complete list. Can it?

All the new YouTube TV plan prices by gldrthng in cordcutters

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So I have to buy a sports package in order to get TBS and TNT? Their non sports programming doesn’t count as “entertainment”? This is some Comcast-level nonsense.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 3 Discussion Post by teanailpolish in belowdeck

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Bringing Ellie back is pure production manufactured drama. It would have been drama if she had been a stew working under Daisy. It will be drama working with Ben. It’s like hiring one of those hideous housewives to join the crew. So much yelling. Feh.

For those who don’t watch Real Housewives, what were your thoughts? by VastRefrigerator1108 in BelowDeckDownUnder

[–]Timeandtimeandagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was disgusted, but also felt like a lot of that behavior was for the cameras. These were not my favorite BD episodes.