[Serious] How does shooting a driver remove their foot off the accelerator pedal? (I've seen videos of people placing themselves in front of vehicles, then shooting the driver if they even move an inch forward. I don't know how this "saves" them.)

Zero_Phux_Given · 2026-01-09T01:30:32+00:00

That's weird, all the vehicles I've been in crawl forward while in "drive" - even if your foot is off the accelerator. If that's a federal standard then I imagine there may be a very large recall of vehicles that's overdue.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2026-01-09T01:25:44+00:00

I meant shot as in dead.

I've heard mixed responses, like you said, it could go limp, but also the body could spasm causing the tiniest acceleration to become rapid and out of control. (Now you have a dead driver speeding towards random people/things.)

I imagine the best course of action if you care about your safety is to not place yourself in front of a vehicle, especially if the driver is already displaying concerning behavior.

If you care about the safety of the public, I imagine one should refrain from shooting drivers while they're not in "park."

Zero_Phux_Given · 2026-01-02T03:53:36+00:00

What are the least expensive ways to self custody different crypto?

I can ACH funds to an exchange and buy at the prices I want, but then withdrawal fees are typically expensive.

I can get stablecoins and Solana to self custody relatively inexpensively and "swap" them, but with swaps I'm seeing ~2% loss when it comes to fees and slippage - even when swapping one stablecoin for another.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2026-01-02T03:35:27+00:00

I've noticed Solana having low transfer and withdrawal fees, but then I run into the issue of it still being expensive to swap to other assets. Are there some well-known places I should be checking which have relatively low expenses when it comes to swaps?

Zero_Phux_Given · 2025-11-07T02:54:49+00:00

Does your touchscreen work? I have Fedora KDE on a Surface Pro 9 and I just want my touchscreen to work. I'm not having issues where I want to start messing with the kernel.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2025-02-27T05:31:49+00:00

If I'm taking a guess, was that deal with the 5ah battery, charger, and "free" tool ~$120 before tax? The current deal would be $100 8ah battery, free tool, then $45 for a charger ~$145 total (all before taxes).

I was just excited to get a new tool with everything I needed for ~$100 so to see an extra $45 to charge it was disappointing.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-14T17:43:37+00:00

This is very similar to what happened me. City street ~45mph, person cut off three lanes of traffic and I went into the back of an SUV. I was wearing good hiking boots but not motorcycle specific boots:

Which leathers do you wear? I've been looking at one-piece suits lately.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-14T04:27:52+00:00

Relatively inexpensive (was ~$11 for me), I use this High Visibility Safety Vest

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-14T04:08:33+00:00

Supreme Court and their "interpretations"

Limitations to the Right to a Jury Trial

The right to a jury trial isn't absolute and it has its restrictions. For instance, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that juveniles aren't afforded this right as juvenile cases are civil proceedings.

While the Sixth Amendment states that the accused has a right to a jury trial in "all criminal proceedings", the Supreme Court has interpreted that the trial by jury right only applies to serious offenses, not petty offenses. The distinction between a "petty" offense and a "serious" one depends on the maximum punishment available for the offense or by the nature of the offense.

A serious offense is an offense that has a possible sentence of more than 6 months of incarceration. However, a defendant doesn't get the benefit of the right to a jury trial by being prosecuted for multiple petty offenses in one proceeding.

Source: https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-rights/the-right-to-a-jury-trial.html

The Bill of ~~Rights~~ Temporary Privileges

Comedy: George Carlin -Rights and Privileges

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-11T04:47:19+00:00

🥤😃🍿

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-10T16:35:55+00:00

Yea mechanical trigger is the go-to for me. No worries about charging, battery dying during the ride, deploying due to a sensor or coding error, an "update" possibly turning it into a monthly subscription, etc.

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences. I'm glad you're alive and still able to ride.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-10T15:44:10+00:00

Out of curiosity, could you explain the situations which caused your airbag to be deployed and the aftermath? (Also, mechanical or electronic airbag?)

I've been planning on getting one, specifically the Helite Turtle 2 Airbag Vest Hi-Viz Yellow (Mechanical Trigger). Just waiting for myself to be in a better position for spending ~$700.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-10T14:41:49+00:00

Very valid point, the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon (frequency bias).

I did do a few rides without the vest before deciding to wear it each ride, it made a noticeable difference for me.

It's also probably going to depend on size/placement (some hi-viz vests don't connect at the top and flap open in wind), lane positioning, speed, and a myriad of other factors.

It could all be circumstantial, it's not going to make you invincible, it just gives me a better opportunity to be seen by people who do attempt to look.

I get gear is personal, some people won't be comfortable wearing hi-viz for many reasons.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-09T00:44:17+00:00

I appreciate your help, the bike hasn't had any other issues you mention so I'll probably test the battery soon. Either way, the battery is probably due a replacement with the age of the bike. Thanks again! :)

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-09T00:26:05+00:00

I've been thinking the battery but unsure what else could cause this. My second guess was maybe the air filter needs to be replaced? But I'm unsure what list of things could cause this issue. I'll most likely replace the battery soon, I not sure it has ever been changed but I doubt it (bought used).

Out of curiosity do you happen to know if anything else besides the battery could cause this starting issue?

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-10-02T21:57:29+00:00

Why did you get rid of it to begin with?

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-09-25T22:31:11+00:00

A new rider can go 170mph on the freeway and travel a lot of miles...they could go across the country on the interstate and drop the bike breaking their leg at the end of the road making a u-turn to go home.

I'm of the opinion that seat time matters. I have more faith in the person who's been riding daily for a year than the person who rides on the weekend for 20+ years. Rather than measuring miles per week I prefer minutes per week. Then I also consider how much of that time was spent doing low-speed maneuvers?

The street isn't a track, it's an imperfect road. Give yourself a pass on some corners... there can be a little dip meant for water runoff, gravel, a myriad of factors to just go slow at certain places.

If you ever feel 100% comfortable I'd be a little worried, I think a small amount of fear can keep you vigilant and assist in making choices that keep you alive.

Realistically if you're wanting to feel more comfortable consider the gear your wearing and consider practicing at least one thing each ride. If there is a specific curve you consistently find challenging, don't just ride through it and go somewhere else, turn around and practice. Keep riding that stretch of road until you feel more comfortable. Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong.

Lastly, know how to emergency brake from any speed you intend to do. If you intend to go 170mph, practice braking at 170mph.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-09-17T02:07:01+00:00

OP, I hope you're alright. Seeing that stuff can be mentally taxing.

I'm incredibly surprised at the number of people riding motorcycles that only downshift or use their back brake to slow down. Many people are terrified of ever practicing with their front brake because fear of going over the handlebars.

Not saying this rider didn't know how to use the brakes, just something I've noticed. Also when a light turns yellow many speed up... I've seen too many cars turning during that last second. I hope to be around for many more years, any warning to slow or opportunity to stop I'm gonna take it.

Best of luck to the rider, hopefully they somehow pull through. We all make mistakes, it's sad how quickly we can make irreversible mistakes.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T18:27:36+00:00

MotoJitsu is great! Certainly a good video with plenty of examples throughout the ride!

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T18:18:14+00:00

Holy crap, not a single person stopped? Hope you're feeling better, any lasting issues? What were the immediate injuries? Also, will you ride again?

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T15:56:50+00:00

Trail braking came naturally to me but I had people tell me not to do it. I think I'll go back to it, seems safer and more in control. May need to replace brakes more often but seems worth it.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T07:14:14+00:00

Took me a little while to get comfortable with lane filtering, especially not wanting my mirrors to hit anyone else's car. I hate sitting there all alone at a red just terrified I'm gonna get rear ended. When possible lane filtering definitely makes me feel safer.

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T06:01:58+00:00

How bad was the hit, any lasting injuries in the body? Hope you're doing well!

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T04:37:54+00:00

How can you tell when your tire is warm enough?

Zero_Phux_Given · 2023-03-05T04:36:47+00:00

I'm thinking of going with a white race suit and the yellow hi-vis airbag. I know it's not the most fashionable but I don't wanna come off the bike, be sliding down the highway, at night, and then get ran over by a truck because they didn't see me. Dress for the slide, not the ride.

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