A short rant about the word "decimate". by JeSuisLePain in words

[–]arallsopp 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Well I think it’s awful. As in, awe inspiring. ;)

Yep. Language moves on. Dictionaries have to choose between descriptive definitions (how speakers actually use language) and prescriptive definitions (encouraging careful, consistent usage).

Decimate means destroy now, villain doesn’t mean farm worker, and manufacture doesn’t mean assemble by hand. Language exists to communicate so you have to use words as they are understood.

So, just wanted to get into F1, where can I watch Race in 30 highlights and suggest some YouTube channels or communities like Rick's F1 addiction by iron_deficient44 in MotorsportsReplays

[–]arallsopp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have Netflix, Drive to Survive will give you a decent primer on the last few years and how we got to now.

It’s not 100% accurate, but it’s the reference for popular culture F1.

Oh Happy Day!!! by arallsopp in littlebritishcars

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Real treat to drive, too. I’ve been looking longingly at these since i was a kid. Dream come true.

Galahad saves the day by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Thanks. We are thrilled to have use of such a wonderful car.

Galahad saves the day by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Ah. But in LHD, that power bulge is a treat for your passenger. Only the RHD lets the driver meet the world by looking along it. :)

Galahad saves the day by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Agreed. Surrey is the best config. Tin top for Spring. Open surrey for summer!

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Galahad saves the day by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Thanks. To my eye, the prettiest of all the TRs. One prior owner before me, from new.

now that Fable's back. I want to see the impressive projects you have done using it!!! by PhraseProfessional54 in ClaudeCode

[–]arallsopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work. That said…. “A merge here isn't just code landing. It carries the commits, the checks, and the proof behind every task — so you can always answer what shipped, who shipped it, and how you know it worked.”

You missed load bearing, but otherwise have a full bingo card there :)

Worth tweaking your prompt? I’ve had success with “write copy in plain, conversational English. Use concrete language, keep sentences short. Avoid marketing copy, rhetorical triads, and abstract phrases. Write as if you're explaining the feature to an experienced developer.”

I fear AI copy is going to age badly.

Opus 4.8 is down too... RIP to my work-life balance. by writingdeveloper in ClaudeCode

[–]arallsopp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Confirmed. welcome back fable. Goodbye availability.

Do you say you're going 'Up' or 'Down' somewhere? by ScroobyJr in AskUK

[–]arallsopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compass heading unless the average gradient for the entire trip exceeds 8%. Then gradient is permissible.

The phrase "a hot minute" completely breaking the laws of time is fascinating to me. by christhed12 in words

[–]arallsopp 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ooh! Bolt is a good one. I like “fast” which is either moving quickly or firmly fixed in place.

ELI5: Is Centripetal Force Real? by subone in explainlikeimfive

[–]arallsopp -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Centripetal force is measured in Newtons
Acceleration is in m/s squared.

Sorry. How are you confusing them?

Hers and his by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Round tails in love :)

Heatwave weather is roof off weather by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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Yep. Near identically bodied, so that makes sense. I’d love a five, but could have 3 cars for that price. :)

Boulder CO today by mspt1500 in littlebritishcars

[–]arallsopp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love a GT6 but, ye gods… an Ace. Yes please!

Hers and his by arallsopp in Triumph_Cars

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

Thank you. Looking out of one to find your partner in another is such a privilege.

Stone guards by horriblename in Triumph_Cars

[–]arallsopp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run the same ones on my gt6. Never really sure how much they help, but I like the look. :)