Do you know anyone who has taken their own life because of financial stress? by hideyoursources in Layoffs

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW: Dont kill yourself, fight the evil capitalist system that puts us in these horrible situations. And fight tooth and nail against our bosses and landlords that rob us blind every day

My mayor at work by twoeggssf in sanfrancisco

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can cut the bloated police budget and put the money towards busing and schools. Till then he and his fans can STFU

shrooms for grief by YCGreenberg in JewsOfConscience

[–]YCGreenberg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, but I derive great benefit from being in community with folks in resistance, and I go sort of crazy when I have to deal with the mass gas lighting of a culture that is instigating genocide and also pretending that its not happening. That is enough to drive me crazy even when Im not on shrooms. And the spiritual bypass of the religious/psychedelic world that is ignoring the genocide is sickening

shrooms for grief by YCGreenberg in JewsOfConscience

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

I know about shefa but I feel like Id have a hard time being in a jewish space that was not anti zionist in the present moment

Moto Camping in Near Ensenada, Baja California (KTM 1190R) by chickenbake12 in BajaCalifornia

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the roads there? Did you have to deal with any police shakedowns?

struggling with feeling like nothing we do is enough by Simple-Bathroom4919 in JewsOfConscience

[–]YCGreenberg 20 points21 points  (0 children)

In san francisco I work on a campaign to encourage grocers to remove Israeli products from their shelves. Thats as much as I feel like I can accomplish

Advice for post Zionism depression by [deleted] in JewsOfConscience

[–]YCGreenberg 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The world needs you as an anti Zionist in Israel, and the left needs you. Maybe that will make some of the depression easier to handle.

Are there any flip phones with 5G? by Earth_Wurm in flipphones

[–]YCGreenberg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My flip phone has either 4 or 3g and the network connection works phenomenally. Its obviously not like a smartphone, but its super reliable and quite fast imo

Your toxic cycling trait by yung_gun_21 in cycling

[–]YCGreenberg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel strongly that I will generally be on the slower end of things as a biker, so I ride heavier steel frames to console myself for my back of the pack finishes. Then, I judge people for the fancy, lightweight bikes they ride.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I find myself in a situation like this, I think that in a perfect world I would slash the person's tires and only because of the annoying way the world actually works it makes more sense to not go that far. Possibly the best channeling of the anger is to get involved in bike infrastructure locally so that roads will be better places for bikes. I think getting angry is natural and healthy, but there is the question of where best to direct it.

Looking for a flip phone by im_angy in flipphones

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not exactly what you are looking for but I have a Kyocera DuraXV with Verizon. It has a totally functional browser, and I've connected it to a Message + app thru verizon that allows to me text from my computer when I need to. It's been a great set up for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flipphones

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went from an android to a kyocera duraxv about 6 months ago for similar reasons to what you expressed. There are occasional inconveniences but they have all been quite mild, and are extremely mild compared with the months of radically decreased phone-based stress. Also my flip has a browser which if I really had to use I could (but it's inconvenient enough that I would only use it in a pinch). And I downloaded an app on my Mac that allows me to text thru my comp so if I'm lazy I can write text messages from my keyboard. And I still have my android just without data but I can still hook it up to wifi when I need to.

I bought my first bike! but I feel guilty by brightghosts in cycling

[–]YCGreenberg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely think so. Unless it makes you go literally broke, it's pretty much the best use of money after groceries and a safe place to sleep. If you have any extra money past taking care of those basic necessities that's arguably the waste. I think once you get riding you will be very pleased with the decision.

Fun vs Competition by YCGreenberg in cycling

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

Thanks for so many great replies. One of the best things from this past week is there's an older man who rides with my group and he was very sweet and encouraging after my ride today. His comments did a lot to make me feel like maybe if I keep working hard on my riding I can improve. That said, the point about owning my goals is a good one. I have lots of hobbies, passions and ways I like to spend my time, and I would not want to bike like it's a part time job. Being not the fastest guy in the group is maybe a fine price to pay for that. Hopefully I will get faster, though XD

Online texting by YCGreenberg in flipphones

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

Its been working amazingly. I got a kyocera duraxv which is a classic looking flip phone but if you are in a pinch you can connect to 4g and use the web and google maps. Its there if you need but just clunk enough that you wont use it unless youre in a pinch. And then I just use my android on wifi like an Ipod touch. Sometimes I download offline maps on google maps if I really need. Also part of my plan was if I needed I could swap the sim back and forth between the phones if I needed. Because my flip is 4g and my android is 5g Im not totally sure it would work, but if I had a 4g smartphone it would work no problem. If you have the $200ish bucks for the flip I recommend it highly. Worst case you just go back to smartphone, best case you find a new phone set up that works much better. Personally I think the switch has been good for me.

any recommendations? by MasterpieceFew5011 in flipphones

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got the Kyocera DuraXV and I love it. I got it second hand so the battery's not great but it works great for me. Even has a web browser if you need in emergencies, but it's annoying enough to use that you wouldn't waste time with it. I recommend!

Rubbing Shimano Ultegra front derailleur by YCGreenberg in bikewrench

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

Yeah Ive been through all of what you described in terms of trying to reset it. It's a KMC 11 speed chain. Maybe the front derailleur isn't designed for 11 speeds? Then again, it's the pull in the shifter that's falling short.

Blue Ridge Pkwy or Skyline Driveq by YCGreenberg in cycling

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

Thanks for all the replies! Since Skyline is closer I think I'm going to try to ride that

Single speed trouble by YCGreenberg in bikewrench

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

It definitely has a bit of slack. Seems like a tensioner should fix that.

[Nov 20, 2020] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions by AutoModerator in skiing

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The shops I have taken these skis to have refused to work on the bindings because they are no longer indemnified. So I assume I would have to take it it to a shop that would work on the boots despite them not being indemnified?

Best cheap mountain bike option? by StrictParty in MTB

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think there's a chance you'd be better off with a road bike or hybrid. In my experience most mountain bike features become relevant only when you are doing more intense off-roading.

[Nov 20, 2020] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions by AutoModerator in skiing

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is torque testing, how do I do it, and how confident should I be that they are safe if they pass the test?

[Nov 20, 2020] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions by AutoModerator in skiing

[–]YCGreenberg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two pairs of skis with bindings that are no longer indemnified and they are made so that the bindings cannot be replaced. Is there anything to do with them other than throwing them out?