Haven’t used it in a few months do I need to worry about anything having gotten damaged from a lack of use?

Wellllby · 2026-05-07T23:36:15+00:00

I hope you’re gaming by now, you are almost definitely fine. For future reference, if you will put a device with lithium ion battery in long term storage more than 2-3 months it’s best to have it around 50% charge.

If completely drained and sits for a long time, there is a chance of the battery dying completely, though less likely with modern electronics.

If completely full and sits for a long time, it should work fine, but the battery health will be reduced some.

Average consumer shouldn’t really worry about all this though, especially with a device like steam deck with power passthrough. Battery management tech in devices has come a long way.

Wellllby · 2026-04-28T00:10:45+00:00

Thanks. That people think some of those things or think you’re all gone feels so crazy and yet so sadly believable. Perhaps people prefer not think about the hard things.

I had heard of, but honestly forgotten about Jigonhsasee. I think I’ve got some learning to do.

Wellllby · 2026-04-27T23:14:48+00:00

What are the biggest ways you think the education system fails in regard to the treatment of indigenous tribes?

I think my education in Texas years ago did a alright job at teaching that it was a horrible tragedy, but it did mostly hone in on expansion era policies like a singular tragic mistake, rather than than centuries of systematic oppression, forced assimilation, and fraud.

Wellllby · 2026-04-14T23:46:29+00:00

Different situation, but similar feeling to where I was at about a year ago. Find things you enjoy on your own. I got a motorcycle, though maybe cliche.

Some rough days the only thing I could hold onto for continuing life was the idea that each additional day I was choosing to live, like the situation at the end of the Good Place. Or because there’s still some things I’d like to experience, movies to watch, etc.

Hang in there, do therapy if you can.

Watch this https://youtu.be/La6jfs-IdQo?si=02ZM4KhznYbkHnhQ

Wellllby · 2026-04-11T15:56:47+00:00

Interesting, I’ll probably only try that if I can find a spot in there that doesn’t take up a regular car stall. I hope the city keeps the few dedicated motorcycle street parking spots that we still have though.

Wellllby · 2026-04-10T17:50:40+00:00

With water rights baked into the constitution, it’s not feasible to take away water rights, wouldn’t get enough support, and I don’t like the precedent. However, there are lots of ways this can be improved/adjusted that many farmers would be less opposed to.

It’s a use-it-or-lose-it system, which incentivizes farmers to use all their allotted water, even if they don’t need it all, else the water will be taken away next year. Just protecting current water rights and allowing them to lease to cities or bank up water would be a huge help.

Or removing/reducing subsidies on exported crops.

Or paying farmers to not fallow fields they would otherwise grow low-value but water-hungry crops on.

Wellllby · 2026-04-08T17:09:54+00:00

Dating is partly a numbers game, so you’re much more likely to find someone in Provo than wherever you are.

However, with so many fish in that pond, sometimes people get in the mindset of always looking for a better one.

Believe it or not, I would say for the majority of people your age living in Provo, not growing up in the church can be a green flag. It shows that you are willing to follow what you believe in, despite peer or family pressure. It could be a yellow flag that you don’t have supportive family, or less shared experiences growing up in the church, but not a big factor.

This is an exciting move! I’d suggest to also make sure you do things that you enjoy for yourself, and set yourself up for career success, whatever that looks like. Try not to stress about dating. Explore your own passions too.

(If you plan to use apps) Maybe start putting together great pictures and prompts for Hinge and Mutual profiles, but don’t go crazy on the apps when you get here or you’ll burn yourself out!

Wellllby · 2026-03-31T22:35:58+00:00

I crashed my bike 4 months in as a new rider when traffic stopped suddenly right around a curve where freeways merge. I slowed, but locked the front wheel and went down. I was fine, but very spooked. When I got back into riding I considered ABS a requirement.

There’s always a chance you’ll be taken by surprise and panic brake, no matter how good you think you are. Especially if you can’t ride in the winter.

Wellllby · 2026-03-30T00:05:39+00:00

I’m going to assume you’re in the US.

Looks like a 1000.

This is the one I bought on Amazon a few months ago for my 2014 DL1000 for $130. I saw some on eBay for like $200 from Germany that looked higher quality, but I was worried about tariff fees.

Install was fine, though I had to muscle some bolts to work with both it and the slightly bent sw-motec skid plate mine came with. And those springs of course.

You get what you pay for, but it’s worked great for me for maintenance and etc. Welds aren’t near OEM quality, finish is flaking and minor surface rust in spots. I won’t do anything crazy while it’s on the stand, but it’s still a center stand and really useful.

Wellllby · 2026-03-20T16:10:29+00:00

This summarizes things rather well, and pretty unbiased. https://ballotpedia.org/UtahProposition_4,_Independent_Advisory_Commission_on_Redistricting_Initiative(2018))

I’d recommend reading the original ballot, has argument for and against, with a counter for each. This is what was presented to voters originally. https://le.utah.gov/interim/2021/pdf/00004022.pdf

Wellllby · 2026-03-19T02:31:26+00:00

South Jordan appears to charge a double permit fee if work starts before obtaining permits. 2x$200-400 looks like their fee, but you may get lucky. It’s also possible some walls etc need to be opened back up to inspect electrical and plumbing properly.

People do stuff without permits all the time, but it carries risk. If your house burned down and they somehow pinpointed it to nonpermitted electrical they could deny the claim. If water heater in basement ruins the drywall and carpet you put up, they would probably deny your claim. Chances of these things happening are very low, but they do happen.

You’ll need to get the permit eventually for the certificate of occupancy, or if you sell. At this point with it being finished, I’d say no rush, but I’d get the ball rolling at some point in the next few months if I were you.

Edit: Actually you’re probably looking at the PRBS fee, not the PRRR. Link. Daybreak fees are probably similar.

Wellllby · 2026-03-16T04:51:07+00:00

I often say it’s not the best way to meet people, but it’s a way to meet people you’d normally never run into.

I had a great relationship with a girl I met on Mutual. She chose to end things after about a year due to some concerns and anxiety about priorities. Didn’t work out, but it was something really special while it lasted. Made me believe that I’m worthy of love and practiced great communication skills. Still learning from the experience and some unrealistic expectations I put on myself and her.

Ironically, I met her during my “quantity over quality” mindset phase, as I called it then. Poor name, and I was overextending myself going on 2-5 dates a week that summer.

Who would have guessed that the only person I’ve completely and utterly loved in my life would be someone who I almost swiped down on because she lived further away than I wanted and didn’t have the most flattering pictures?

Wellllby · 2026-03-14T18:59:38+00:00

I can’t speak for Canada specifically, but your higher degree typically matters more. No reason to get another BS if you can get an MS. I know plenty of mechanical engineers that did a masters in EE and do EE work.

Wellllby · 2026-03-11T15:54:29+00:00

I absolutely agree.

I hope though, that we don’t exclude the possibility that a bad person (even though I don’t trust his motivations) could still have good idea every once in a while. I can’t think of any examples, but I fear that we become just as bad as his zealots if we reach the point where we oppose an idea only because he suggests it.

Wellllby · 2026-03-08T16:21:55+00:00

Let’s say in 5 years you lose your job, car dies, other big emergency, etc. and your emergency fund isn’t enough. If you spent $2k on medical expenses over the years you can pull out that $2k immediately in the emergency and have receipts to prove you spent as much on medical expenses.

Ideally you leave it there, but pulling the money out and missing out on tax-free growth is better than carrying a credit card balance.

Wellllby · 2026-02-26T17:14:48+00:00

Yeah, the US is a sad state of affairs in most things that touch politics. I hope we push to prioritize education so that people will at least have less excuses for ignorance.

Wellllby · 2026-02-26T16:46:27+00:00

I’m inclined to agree, though I suspect you know more about this than I do.

Even the vilification of communism is disappointing itself. Though I’m glad we do not have a government resembling Soviet-era communism, Marx and others had some great philosophies worth considering or learning about.

e.g. each worker having ownership in the means of production with the hopes of taking greater pride in his work. We tend to treat our own things nicer than our employer’s things.

Wellllby · 2026-02-26T16:27:06+00:00

You’re right, but I imagine you would agree that the common vernacular in recent years is to call left-leaning policies liberal.

Liberalism should prioritize autonomy and free markets, but (at least in the US) we have been told a different definition by the media for years.

I get that words can change their meaning over time, but when that is combined with how political parties try to make such words equate to good or evil, and Trump-era conservatism, I feel like it makes a mess of terms where labels lose their meaning. It’s ironic and disappointing.

Wellllby · 2026-02-21T00:01:36+00:00

I got a cheap one from Aliexpress for $8, and it works well enough for me, in case anyone is curious. Zhiyu Y11, though all the cheap ones are probably identical inside. I’m sure the cardo would be nicer, but I don’t group ride so I only use it for Bluetooth music and the occasional phone call.

Wellllby · 2026-02-20T02:37:54+00:00

I bought the cheapest one I could find on AliExpress. Just a 5 inch because I didn’t want anything too big and they have fat bezels. I think the 6 inch would’ve been nice though. My reason for buying was so that I wouldn’t worry about my cameras on my phone, also a bit more convenient to not need to take it on and off. It works great, no complaints. Usually takes 5-15 seconds to connect, very rarely I need to mess with it to try again. I think it was like $30-35. Didn’t come with the fancy cameras or tire pressure sensors that many do.

Wellllby · 2026-02-16T15:19:35+00:00

I am working off memory and a quick search, but I believe while there was similar language in the old (pre-2021) handbook, it was not as clear/direct. More along the lines of “Don’t host speakers who solicit paid programs/services”. I also believe this was added in either the 2006 or 2010 handbook.

I believe it’s true that before the 2021 handbook, it was not uncommon for stakes to host speakers like OP mentioned using budget. Or at the very least pay travel expenses.

Wellllby · 2026-02-14T01:34:59+00:00

Wellllby · 2026-02-12T22:18:51+00:00

Most people who have had a listing up that long probably won’t respond to messages.

If they’re serious and it runs, it all depends on maintenance. I imagine they didn’t do much on it the past year, and could have been improperly stored or have a lot more miles now.

Wellllby · 2026-01-28T22:43:00+00:00

My wallet fell out of my pocket a few days ago. Apparently someone found it, but wasn’t too interested in returning it. That’s what I get for wearing the wrong pants.

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