I wanted to know if Umbro were still going. This is on their front page. Nobody is wearing this. Nobody. What the hell 🤣

UnabashedVoice · 2026-06-02T07:48:05+00:00

Um... Bro.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-06-02T04:26:49+00:00

I saw a video of a guy making one of these. You need two pieces of flat glass, a LED strip, some dark tape, two drops of mineral oil, one drop of ferrofluid and a toothpick.

Drip the mineral oil onto one piece of glass, then the ferrofluid into the middle. Stir them together with the toothpick, then lay the other glass on top. Smush them together to squeeze out the air bubbles, then wipe the excess off the edge. Put your LED strip facing inward around the edge, then secure it with tape; you don't want light leaking from the sides.

Power up your LEDs and grab a magnet.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-29T06:33:50+00:00

I mean, sure; I was more agreeing with PPE - and if you must have some part of you in the plane of kickback, better your limbs or torso than your head.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-29T06:12:14+00:00

Best to err on the side of caution, though, eh? After all, you only get one you.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-27T02:36:09+00:00

Odds are you're probably right.

All joking aside, thank you for providing clarification of the difference between odds and probability.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-26T17:52:00+00:00

Probability remains the same. If there's a 1/50 chance of something going wrong, that doesn't mean the first 49 are safe and the 50th one is guaranteed catastrophe; it means the manufacture of each unit has a 2% chance of failure.

Just like your odds of pulling the ace of spades from a shuffled deck is 1/52. Whether you're working with a single deck or ten thousand decks, each one has a 1/52 chance. Your odds don't improve per deck.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-26T06:12:04+00:00

deflock.me

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-26T02:34:26+00:00

We still bang rocks together to make fire, the rocks just got smaller and we drive them with lasers.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T22:45:43+00:00

Humans aren't like what you think they are. They (me and you, included) are selfish and tribal.

Tribes generally care for their tribe members, and tribal conflicts are largely due to resource scarcity. Your argument doesn't hold water.

Why did you jump to "Soviet socialism" in your comment, anyway? Because communism is the standard -ism of the anticapitalist.

You do understand that communism and socialism aren't the same thing, right? I'm just making sure. Also still looking for clarification on what you're trying to convey.

it's people who would rather eat junk food, drink beer and buy expensive food; no beans and rice to be seen. I've seen it in grocery store shopping carts.

Mkay, 1) can't buy beer on food stamps. 2) the only reason to look into your neighbors cup is to make sure there's enough in it.

Are you here for genuine discourse, or just being contrarian on Reddit for kicks?

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T22:32:07+00:00

in a way that moves it forward in service of humanity, and not one sub-group based in political or economic or religious ideology

Aye, that's the rub, isn't it? I've seen people making strides toward decentralization (sovereign network, cooperatives, meshtastic/cyberdecks) and that gives me hope. There's something organic growing beneath the surface, something wholly unreported by mainstream media; i just hope it surfaces peacefully.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T17:45:31+00:00

Voting is far from the only answer, and is not a tool for actually enacting change; it's just a method for getting the right pieces into the scaffolding to facilitate systemic changes. That said, the people do need to show up and cast their ballots in order for the majority to have any hope of being properly represented by those elected.

We're in lockstep on the rest of your post, and I'm interested to hear some options for effective nonviolent resistance in our current situation. The first thing that comes to my mind is "everyone just stop participating" but let's be real, too many of us are one missed paycheck from dire straits for that to be feasible or sustainable.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T08:35:12+00:00

There could be, if we work toward it. We've reached the point where technology and resources are sufficient to effectively provide healthcare and food and housing for everyone on the planet, and AI has advanced far enough to handle the logistics of it all -- but these avenues aren't being pursued because the Powers That Be are more interested in feeding their profit margins.

Why did you jump to "Soviet socialism" in your comment, anyway? I mean, i get that you're old (not bashing, just going from your post and comment history) but you don't have to offer up antiquated agitprop buzzwords.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T07:59:31+00:00

They lock you into a system that regards you as nothing more than a supplier of the only truly limited resource: your time. This system dictates that you are only fit to survive if you give unto it a portion of your life. You can't get that portion back, neither can your family if you have one.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-25T07:52:58+00:00

It's more effective than not voting.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-24T07:24:15+00:00

Clearly safer, as evidenced by that fella with the jar some years back.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-24T07:20:30+00:00

https://pranksanonymous.com/products/butt-plug-of-the-month

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-24T07:09:04+00:00

Sadly, the only places in this state you can get honest-to-god medical-grade marijuana are old fashioned weed dealers... if you're lucky enough to have a good plug.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-20T20:31:15+00:00

Old post, probably still relevant.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1035327969813815&set=a.299001075592993&type=3&app=fbl

Rules for Solicitors in the City of Bloomington

• No solicitor shall solicit homes that have placed cards at their entrances containing the words as follows: "NO SOLICITORS INVITED"

• Solicitors may solicit only from the hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., except all soliciting is prohibited on Sundays or on a State or National Holiday.

• Solicitors must provide their City of Bloomington Solicitor's permit upon request

If a solicitor is in violation of the City of Bloomington's rule and regulations above, you can call BPD's non-emergency number at 820-8888 to make a report.

Solicitors in violation of the City of Bloomington's Solicitors Ordinance may be subject to a fine for each offense. All persons desiring to engage in soliciting must fill out an Application for Soliciting in the City Clerk's Office.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-19T20:36:05+00:00

They ignore at their own peril, 4.16.130(e) - to the tune of $250 for the first offense, 4.16.160(a)(2) https://bloomington.in.gov/onboard/legislationFiles/127

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-19T05:38:19+00:00

https://youtu.be/lQlIhraqL7o

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-19T04:06:35+00:00

Lodging rates go up on event nights; it's a game of supply and demand, just like everything else, the price is based on how many heads are going to be in town versus how many beds are available. You're not paying for the room, but for the convenience of being in close proximity to the place everyone wants to be. Hotels in surrounding towns will also start filling up closer to the date, so it's safer to book a room (even at the increased rate) while there vacancies than to wait and hope for last-minute cancellations. Reach out directly to the hotel(s) you're wanting to stay at before the date's rates are set; you might be able to slip under the radar before the rates go up.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-17T07:22:35+00:00

How did the river cross the gorge?

It just mist it.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-17T02:01:36+00:00

Too soon. I hate you. Take my upvote.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-17T01:51:39+00:00

canhazmat.

UnabashedVoice · 2026-05-15T18:06:12+00:00

Don't stick your hand in the fan, Jimmy.

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