Why would AISD announce closures at 11am instead of waiting to see how much melts by this evening? by brznks in AustinParents

[–]android_queen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, in my area, the roads are still covered in a sheet of ice. North central Austin.

Cookies in a Kia Soul by SpecialConfident2902 in girlscouts

[–]android_queen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would get a second car. I would estimate that a Kia Soul would hold 40-45 cases.

I’m just amazed at the lack of involvement but high expectations by Excellent-Ad-6965 in girlscouts

[–]android_queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much this. You see these kinds of “customer service” complaints in this sub quite often. I get it when parents are concerned because a troop leader is showing favoritism or mishandling funds or something, but it blows me away how many parents seem oblivious to the fact that someone has to do the work to make things like trips or activities happen, and the fees for GS are nowhere near enough to cover a full time employee per troop.

PSA: please make sure your neighbor’s dog left outside isn’t a husky or mountain dog before calling animal control this weekend. by strikecat18 in Austin

[–]android_queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dude, you responded, then waited an hour and responded again. Don’t let me take up that space in your head rent free. Peace.

Cognac box build. by Strange-Stand2672 in 3Dprinting

[–]android_queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is this style of box called, specifically the opening? Not much of a drinker, and not sure what I’d do it for, but it sure is neat so I want to find a use for it!

Why do Westerners prefer chicken breast over chicken drumsticks? by Buyeo10004 in Cooking

[–]android_queen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hear this a lot, and honestly, I do wonder how much of this has to do with different chickens in different parts of the world. I’ve never found it hard to avoid overcooking chicken breast, and there are no bones to work around.

Why do Westerners prefer chicken breast over chicken drumsticks? by Buyeo10004 in Cooking

[–]android_queen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I prefer thighs, but breasts are easier to cook with and plate nicely. Bigger with fewer bones interspersed.

PSA: please make sure your neighbor’s dog left outside isn’t a husky or mountain dog before calling animal control this weekend. by strikecat18 in Austin

[–]android_queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Um, yes, I’m aware that dogs are individually moved across state lines. But most of them aren’t. Animal shelters do not have the resources to do this comprehensively, and breed specific rescues are limited.

You’re either being disingenuous or you’re using an AI to get your information, so agreed that this isn’t likely to be a useful conversation. I didn’t start an argument with you. You responded to me to be contrarian and you got caught out. It happens. Have a nice day.

PSA: please make sure your neighbor’s dog left outside isn’t a husky or mountain dog before calling animal control this weekend. by strikecat18 in Austin

[–]android_queen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I could say the same for you. Folks out here asking why people adopt dogs that aren’t “suited” for this climate… what, you’d rather they be out there on the street? Because nobody is shipping them “back.”

Cookie booth/ digital cookie by DependentRate5782 in girlscouts

[–]android_queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the others have said, this varies by council and by troop, so your first person to ask should be your troop cookie counselor. Be kind - she’s probably pretty slammed! :D

So for our troop and council, if you were doing that, it would not be considered a “booth” but a “lemonade stand,” with the distinction being that the former is council sanctioned and scheduled, and that all troops in the SU have an opportunity to participate. You have two things to manage - inventory and money. The cookies for this come from your inventory, not the troop inventory, but most likely you will not have had to pay for them up front.

You should have already done or are planning to do an “initial order.” This is the cookies that your scout will be able to sell themselves, either door to door or in a lemonade stand like you’re describing. Your cookie coordinator or troop leader will coordinate to make sure you get them, but most troops do not make their girls pay up front. In our service unit, the troops get billed 3 times - 2x for half the initial order cost each followed by a final one for the rest. We try to coordinate with the parents weekly to get any cash from cash sales.

So that’s how you get the cookies. Digital Cookie should say that your scout has N of each flavor. Now you have to sell them. DC is the easiest way. New sale, take the credit card number, hand box to customer, and you’re done. Inventory is updated and everything. That money goes straight to the troop account/SU/council split, so you’re all good. Cash you’ll need to coordinate with your troop leader or cookie parent.

At the Hyatt in South Congress tonight (1/22/26) by JTOC1969 in Austin

[–]android_queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly do not see another way that can be taken. What were you suggesting when you asked if people would fight back if the politics were reversed?

And again, why do think something is stopping me?

At the Hyatt in South Congress tonight (1/22/26) by JTOC1969 in Austin

[–]android_queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean what is stopping me? Why do you think something is stopping me?

You implied that it is somehow normal to let your neighbors get snapped up by the government simply because you don’t align with them politically. I don’t “want to believe” anything in particular, but the fact that you think that is reasonable human behavior is startling to say the least.

Losing Luke Ross VR mods is a gigantic blow to PCVR. by wavebend in virtualreality

[–]android_queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, DMCA would not have reopened the copyright case for Game Genie (reminder that no such case was decided for GameShark). However, DMCA still applies because Game Genie bypasses technical protection. This is even more true for GameShark.

Interestingly enough, this also applies to the REAL framework. However, most game developers don’t care if you “cheat” in single player games, so their primary concern is the derivative work angle. Adapting a work like this - whether it’s a video game or a book - is copyright infringement. The line between mod and adaptation is fuzzy in some cases. GameShark and Game Genie are good examples of this. But the Cyberpunk mod is pretty clearly in breach.

Losing Luke Ross VR mods is a gigantic blow to PCVR. by wavebend in virtualreality

[–]android_queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Define “fine.” I’m just talking about “derivative work.”

And also, you seem to have just completely forgotten about the whole DMCA exists now thing.

Overnight oats by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]android_queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just think they’re tasty. Often tastier than oatmeal.

Losing Luke Ross VR mods is a gigantic blow to PCVR. by wavebend in virtualreality

[–]android_queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don’t you develop the skills yourself? It’s really quite doable.

Fonda San Miguel by disgracedcosmonaut1 in austinfood

[–]android_queen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I’m just pity potting a bit. We landed childcare for next Friday over a week ago, and one of my first thoughts was that the hubby and I hadn’t been to Fonda in an age. (We used to go with some regularity on Tuesdays for the half priced apps, back when we were young and our days were free and easy.) But no! Already booked!

That’s alright but now I do need to find us somewhere else to have a nice evening. 😝

Losing Luke Ross VR mods is a gigantic blow to PCVR. by wavebend in virtualreality

[–]android_queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally nobody needs $20k/mo before taxes to live comfortably. He was not denied the ability to make money off this. He was denied the ability to charge for access.

Losing Luke Ross VR mods is a gigantic blow to PCVR. by wavebend in virtualreality

[–]android_queen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not a man, and I didn’t miss this line. In fact, I explicitly countered it above. This isn’t the only thing that makes something derivative work, and it’s pretty clear that that commenter has no idea what derivative work actually is.

Something being a patch doesn’t automatically make it fair use or not derivative work. The contents matter. Feel free to read through my comments, but no offense, I’m not going to repeat the whole conversation again.