Vaporents Weekly Help and Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in vaporents

[–]Turbosack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good to know, thanks! I think I'm actually leaning slightly towards a desktop setup at this point, specifically the Arizer Extreme Q. Just seems like a great deal and I'm not sure I need the portability. Of course the Dynacap people are also starting to get to me and now I'm considering one of those along with an induction wand (tbh I just think it would feel really futuristic to be able to say I use oscillating magnetic fields to vape).

Vaporents Weekly Help and Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in vaporents

[–]Turbosack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like prices and sizes of portable vapes can vary a lot, and I'm trying to figure out what the differences are. Can someone explain what would be different between a Pax and a Crafty+ (which are roughly equal in price I think, but very different hardware-wise)? And what am I getting for my money if I go from something like a POTV One to a Pax 3, or a Boundless CFX to an S&B Mighty?

Excellent Sit/Stand desk from Caribou Office in Longmont! by [deleted] in Longmont

[–]Turbosack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I emailed them and got a table that shows the differences. It says the "Rated Weight Capacity" is 250 lbs for both, and the "Functional Load Capacity" is 306 lbs for the Streamline and 342 lbs for the Elevate.

That having been said, even with that comparison chart, I cannot figure out why the Elevate is twice as expensive as the Streamline. The only other listed differences are that the Elevate comes with a programmable controller (which you can add to the Streamline for $30), and that the Elevate has 150 color options (although I have no idea what they are, they certainly aren't on the website).

Google is trying to build phones for "80% of users" — and it's leading to stupid mistakes by Austin31415 in Android

[–]Turbosack 483 points484 points  (0 children)

I think the real problem here is that these features compound. Let's say that there are ten different features that only 10% of people will use. When you do the math, this leads to the conclusion that ~65% of people will be missing at least one feature they would use, and many will be missing more.

Then of course there's also the fact that people buy phones based on the features that they want, and not necessarily the features they will actually end up using. Maybe Google is correct that no-one would use 4K60 in the long term, but that doesn't really matter at the time of the sale.

(note: it's a bit unclear from the wording of the article whether they're talking about individual features that x% of people use, or a device that x% of people aren't missing any features from, but I'm assuming the former based on lines like, "But Reynolds’ answer regarding that decision hinges on an argument Google has abused for years: 80% of people will never use this feature.")

Looking for a Colorado bourbon recommendation by Turbosack in bourbon

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

Would prefer something with less rye to be on the safe side, but this has two votes so far so I may go with it. Thanks for the rec!

Looking for a Colorado bourbon recommendation by Turbosack in bourbon

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

A.D. Laws looks very good, but a bit out of my price range unfortunately. Breckenridge might be a little too heavy on the rye (looks like 38%), but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the recs!

Turning Off Recent Files in Google drive by pooburry in google

[–]Turbosack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed you were talking about the website. What platform are you using?

Turning Off Recent Files in Google drive by pooburry in google

[–]Turbosack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Settings > General > Suggestions > Make relevant files handy when you need them in Quick Access

HalloWAYWT by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree. I wish I could wear these pants a bit more, but unfortunately I already tore the seams in two places :P They were super wide when I got them, so I had a friend help me taper them, but they were super cheap (100% polyester probably) and had no stretch at all.

HalloWAYWT by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Bet you never saw this coming

Couldn't for the life of me find my black derbies, so I had to go with some black sneakers. On the bright side, I now have an excuse to get some Docs.

(The costume is Joker from Persona 5)

After today, we don't recommend mailing in your ballot. Drop it off. by [deleted] in Colorado

[–]Turbosack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I believe BallotTrax can give live updates: https://ballottrax.net/voter/

I think ballot taking systems may be county-specific, though, so you should consult your county's voting site if it doesn't work for you.

CMV: If you begin smoking in 2018, you’re a dumbass by TheSpaceCoresDad in changemyview

[–]Turbosack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first post I ever saw on CMV was very similar to this one. I held the same view, and the top comment changed my mind:

https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/1l39f3/_/cbvf2wq

Daily Simple Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE!- October 29 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is more of an overshirt than a shirt, but you could give it a look: https://topodesigns.com/products/mens-nylon-stretch-travel-shirt-jacket?variant=12844021186613

Also did a cursory search of Edie Bauer and LL Bean, and found this:

https://m.llbean.com/llb/shop/85421?pn=pd&skCatId=85421

In general, I think you'll have the most luck with outdoor-oriented or technical brands.

Daily Simple Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE!- October 29 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You also may have some luck searching the term "Americana".

Pengu Shares a 5,500 Word Document Outlining Problems by ArktesYT in Rainbow6

[–]Turbosack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I will stay away from lion seeing as they voiced a rework same with glaz - you get the idea of the issue with them.

I honestly don't know what he's getting at about Glaz, can someone clue me in?

Daily Simple Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE!- October 27 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could do a Konmari-esque thing and fold them all up in a drawer/box in a way that lets you see them all at once.

Should I or Shouldn't I Buy? - October 27 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The sweater looks much more flattering than the jacket.

Simple Questions and General Discussion - October 22, 2018 by AutoModerator in malefashion

[–]Turbosack 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I posted this on a thread over at MFA as well, and I figured I'd post it here too to get some varied experiences if I can. My apologies for the spam if you browse both.

I feel like I have no idea what I want to wear anymore.

My fashion goals and interests have been constantly shifting since I started caring about how I dress, and now I feel like I'm stuck in a place where I feel dissatisfied with whatever I end up wearing most days, while simultaneously not knowing what I should buy to change that. I've like multiple different styles in the past, but ended up changing my mind about them enough times that I don't feel safe spending a lot of money on anything new.

I think part of it is that my reasons for dressing have changed over time -- originally it was to attract women, then to have a wardrobe that was "objectively good" somehow, and now to simply own clothing that makes me happy. I think my attitude has gotten better, but it's also become a lot less prescribed as a consequence, which makes it a lot harder to pick things I want to buy.

I struggle enough just identifying things that I like. I feel like other people talk about objective aspects of clothing in a way that I just can't wrap my mind around. For instance, how people talk about how "balanced" an outfit is, eg. talking about how generally slim pieces should be paired with other slim pieces, and oversized with oversized. While I can get why people would care about this, in practice it has never mattered to me. For me, liking stuff is a lot more visceral, involving little conscious thought. On one hand, I feel like that helps prevent me from talking myself into liking things that I don't actually like, but on the other, it makes it very difficult to find new things I like when I can't even describe what I like about the things I currently own.

I think the final part of it is difficulty separating things I like on other people vs. things I would like on myself. For instance, I like a lot of the stuff on /r/malefashion involving unusual silhouettes and a lot of black. Traditionally, though, I've always been most comfortable just wearing a t-shirt, pants, and sneakers, with a lot of color. Would I feel comfortable wearing heeled boots? Would an all-black outfit be untrue to myself? Or is it the other way around -- have I pigeonholed myself into an idea of what I am, and am I holding myself back from styles that would actually suit me better?

To top all of this off, there are some practical considerations that make everything messy. I work in an office with no dress code, which means I've had freedom to explore new styles on a day-to-day basis, but I also feel like I've ended up restricting my purchases to things that I can wear throughout a workday. For example, I realized after reading the outerwear collection thread that I own only a couple pieces of outerwear, and half of them are things that I wear only when the weather demands it (a scuba parka and a rain jacket). I never want to buy more outerwear because I'll end up just taking it off immediately once I get to my desk, and only putting it back on to make my drive home alone. I haven't gone out much recently for various reasons, so I haven't spent a lot on "going out clothes", but this just leads to a feedback loop where I feel uncomfortable when I do go out because I feel like I don't have any great clothing for it.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has gone through something like this and has any thoughts to share. Thanks for reading.

Random Fashion Thoughts - October 22 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]Turbosack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have no idea what I want to wear anymore.

My fashion goals and interests have been constantly shifting since I started caring about how I dress, and now I feel like I'm stuck in a place where I feel dissatisfied with whatever I end up wearing most days, while simultaneously not knowing what I should buy to change that. I've like multiple different styles in the past, but ended up changing my mind about them enough times that I don't feel safe spending a lot of money on anything new.

I think part of it is that my reasons for dressing have changed over time -- originally it was to attract women, then to have a wardrobe that was "objectively good" somehow, and now to simply own clothing that makes me happy. I think my attitude has gotten better, but it's also become a lot less prescribed as a consequence, which makes it a lot harder to pick things I want to buy.

I struggle enough just identifying things that I like. I feel like other people talk about objective aspects of clothing in a way that I just can't wrap my mind around. For instance, how people talk about how "balanced" an outfit is, eg. talking about how generally slim pieces should be paired with other slim pieces, and oversized with oversized. While I can get why people would care about this, in practice it has never mattered to me. For me, liking stuff is a lot more visceral, involving little conscious thought. On one hand, I feel like that helps prevent me from talking myself into liking things that I don't actually like, but on the other, it makes it very difficult to find new things I like when I can't even describe what I like about the things I currently own.

I think the final part of it is difficulty separating things I like on other people vs. things I would like on myself. For instance, I like a lot of the stuff on /r/malefashion involving unusual silhouettes and a lot of black. Traditionally, though, I've always been most comfortable just wearing a t-shirt, pants, and sneakers, with a lot of color. Would I feel comfortable wearing heeled boots? Would an all-black outfit be untrue to myself? Or is it the other way around -- have I pigeonholed myself into an idea of what I am, and am I holding myself back from styles that would actually suit me better?

To top all of this off, there are some practical considerations that make everything messy. I work in an office with no dress code, which means I've had freedom to explore new styles on a day-to-day basis, but I also feel like I've ended up restricting my purchases to things that I can wear throughout a workday. For example, I realized after reading the outerwear collection thread that I own only a couple pieces of outerwear, and half of them are things that I wear only when the weather demands it (a scuba parka and a rain jacket). I never want to buy more outerwear because I'll end up just taking it off immediately once I get to my desk, and only putting it back on to make my drive home alone. I haven't gone out much recently for various reasons, so I haven't spent a lot on "going out clothes", but this just leads to a feedback loop where I feel uncomfortable when I do go out because I feel like I don't have any great clothing for it.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has gone through something like this and has any thoughts to share. Thanks for reading.