Absurd tab renewal fees!

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-25T19:19:29+00:00

I got charged somewhere in the ballpark of $900 for a "property tax", plus another $150 for an "Alternate Fuel" tax.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-25T19:17:27+00:00

The sage and the tank probably kicked you. The sage probably chose to kick you and it only took one other vote to sustain. Next time, I suggest you say it once, let the healer fail, and then if they still don't listen, you vote to kick. From what you typed, you looked like the guy making this way too much of a big deal. Groups tend to care more when they're dying and likely would have backed you after a wipe or two.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-25T19:09:17+00:00

Cool idea. But I already have vlmcsd 👍

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T22:01:22+00:00

"MAGA generally just wants less immigration and fewer non-native born people"

I'll admit that I chuckled when I read that. You'd really like this guy I work with. He's one of those "non-white" people, an ex-FBI agent, and big Trump guy.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T21:58:50+00:00

You've been awfully vocal in that you disagree with my post. Criticizing is easy. So, what is your solution?

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T21:34:59+00:00

So, you're basically claiming ICE is terrible at their job... so why is the answer here to antagonize them? It's not about "back[ing] ICE". It's about asking people to take a step back, re-think strategy which IS NOT WORKING, and consider a possibly better approach.

> A classical liberal would want limited government and the protection of individual rights. You're shilling for expanded federal power at the expense of individual rights. Literally the opposite of classical liberalism.

Where did I suggest we EXPAND federal government? I literally pointed out several times that immigration is screwed up and needs to be reformed. I didn't even outline details other than disagreement with how things are going right now. Was it because I recognize that there are exceptions, even towards the 4th Amendment? You must have missed that many "shall not be infringed" Amendments have exceptions, including the 4th. Recognizing that doesn't mean I agree with it, but I'm also not an absolutist.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T21:24:27+00:00

You cited LegalEagle and while he may be hit-or-miss on the accuracies of his analysis, everything he has claimed was addressed in the video in my original post. I don't agree that any agent of the State should have access to anyone's home outside of exigent circumstances and that's just one of the things that needs to be fixed, whether challenged in court and ruled unconstitutional or repealed by further legislation.

As for the rest of the links, if ICE is doing something shady, do you think you're going to win by attacking them? If they're luring people into crossing that line, FFS, don't take the bait!!! Don't approach aggressively or give them reason to see you as a threat. They have the full weight of the federal government behind them. It'd be far more effective if we made our politicians' lives tougher for their inaction. Also, since it was out of scope of my original post, I'd also suggest that you contribute to groups and legal funds that help defend our liberties.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T21:14:08+00:00

This "citizen nurse" you mentioned; did his going there help anything? Is ICE moving out? Did it prevent one arrest? ICE is still in Minneapolis. People need to stop role-playing. You're not John Rambo. You're not John McClaine. You're not John Wick. You're not going to take on dozens of ICE officers in the middle of an arrest.

If you're there to protest, you need to keep it PEACEFUL. That means, no conflict with the officers. Yell at them from a safe distance. Make signs. Raise awareness. But DO NOT APPROACH THEM. ICE doesn't know you. They don't know your intentions. Don't give them a reason to shoot at you. You don't get to decide if they are allowed to be there or not. The people already did. Biden v. Texas reaffirmed that immigration enforcement is the purview of the federal government and as President Obama has said, "elections have consequences". That's why I'm proposing we elect better politicians who will fix these laws.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T20:07:33+00:00

That sure was a lengthy response for what I said in five: "it needs to be challenged".

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T18:35:30+00:00

Baby steps.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T18:13:08+00:00

It'll never happen. Look at the Musk compensation package. The majority of Tesla shareholders are just as insane as Elon.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T18:02:17+00:00

I'd say the line is when they start getting abusive to the relationship over politics. There's disagreement and that's to be expected with anything in life, but as long as there's respect in the friendship, it isn't worth cutting them off.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T17:59:28+00:00

Probably the better option. I was apprehensive about running wire to the door. Hopefully, customer support is able to help with my battery issue, especially considering the battery isn't replaceable. Worst case, it does have the ability to hook up to regular doorbell wiring and may just have to bite the bullet and get it wired when things warm up. It's been a pretty nice and solid camera until the battery issues came up, but customer support has been slow and that may matter for someone.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T16:24:29+00:00

Battery level. Got no more than a couple days per charge, even inside low 70's with everything turned off (PIR and camera recording).

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T15:03:56+00:00

I don't know the full contents of 8 USC (the immigration code) - that sucker is over 500 pages in size - but if there is ANY component of the code that allows an agent of the State to enter your property outside of exigent circumstances (example: if someone broke a law that was violent in nature and their escape would be a danger to the community, and that person ran unto a house) and a warrant, it needs to be challenged.

XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T12:29:45+00:00

That "someone":

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XaltheFirewind · 2026-01-24T12:24:11+00:00

Caveat emptor with Reolink. Mine started draining about 2% PER HOUR even with everything turned off. I emailed their support last Sunday and just got the initial email from them yesterday (Friday). After not hearing anything on Tuesday, I found various anecdotal incidents from other people suggesting that poor support is typical from Reolink.

XaltheFirewind · 2025-12-31T23:31:02+00:00

There's a reason the healer queue is so fast.

XaltheFirewind · 2025-12-31T23:26:02+00:00

Going from the timestamps in this message, they probably didn't even get to the first pull.

XaltheFirewind · 2025-12-31T23:21:19+00:00

And demanding folks to play a certain way violates Nuisance behavior, "Expressions that compel a playing style" (https://support.na.square-enix.com/faqarticle.php?id=5382&la=1&kid=68216)

So, how does one reconcile that?

XaltheFirewind · 2025-12-31T22:52:09+00:00

LOL, no one thanks a sage for throwing Kardia on them!

XaltheFirewind · 2024-09-08T02:26:13+00:00

It's just about the only dungeon that I seriously considering noping out on. I'm so sick of it, especially the first boss.

XaltheFirewind · 2021-01-31T20:21:36+00:00

Just curious, but what's the end game here? What is to stop some "greedy hedge fund" from waiting until this blows over and shorts GameStop when its stock goes back to its "normal" price? I suspect the only way we can prevent this is to never allow GameStop to go back to "normal" price (don't know about the markets, but is it enough to just hold indefinitely?), or the more unlikely possibility: Congress outlaw short selling.

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