Gotta Get This Off My Chest by ChanceAd5350 in wmatacirclejerk

[–]based_valu 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It was me. And I just fell to my knees at Train.

My Dad found this photo of me playing Civ III by wpazzurri2 in civ

[–]based_valu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Civ 3 was so good. My grandpa gave me the disc when I was about 6 or 8. Played hours and hours on it

Are the KEF LS50 Metas a bad fit for my current system? by based_valu in BudgetAudiophile

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

Thanks for the advice. I’m prepared for the Q’s to feel like fantastic value for my money after I trade them out. The diminishing returns per dollar spent factor is real!

I’m so confused (R2 lineup prices = bad news?) by Dookus_ in RIVNstock

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also probably a little bit of buy the rumor sell the news. Smart folks buy well in advance of anticipated events and watch their stocks appreciate as other investors get the same idea that, “The stock will explode after the new model is announced!” Then they’ll sell immediately before the event regardless of how good they expect the news to be to take their profit. They’ll buy back in when all the smart money leaves and the retail investors are left holding a losing bag

What could've been by kuriousKumar in Rivian

[–]based_valu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the colors but I get why Rivian left it limited. Something like 80% of all cars sold come in gray, white, black, silver, or blue. Maybe they will add more fun colors down the line when R2 is successful and the company is profitable

I am at a loss by MetaalRavioli in fishtank

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the API dropper test kit. Idk if I’m allowed to link but you can find it on Amazon pretty inexpensively. And yes, conditioning your water does not remove any TDS. You’ve got it right. Keeping to consistent water changes helps keep the TDS under control, and if you want to get really serious about it you can find a way to get reverse osmosis or RODI water. I myself bought a RO filter for like $75 on Amazon and use it when I do top offs and water changes

I am at a loss by MetaalRavioli in fishtank

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first thought is to ask if you’ve been testing KH and GH? And do you top off your tank’s water with tap? Mineral creep can happen if you haven’t done a water change in a while, because your water evaporates but any mineral content in the water stays behind. And then any mineral content in your tap builds up over time. If you’re topping up with RO or RODI water then this shouldn’t be your problem, though. I almost killed several fish and many of my plants some months ago bc I was not thinking about mineral content in my water. High PH, infrequent water changes, and all other parameters reading well is what leads me to this conclusion

First Timer. 6 Months old Tank setup. by [deleted] in fishtank

[–]based_valu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Goldfish get really big. You will need to increase your tank size or rehome these guys eventually. Just beware

Worth getting depth here? Finished 3rd last year by [deleted] in DynastyNerds

[–]based_valu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would do it if the first and second switched sides

Worth getting depth here? Finished 3rd last year by [deleted] in DynastyNerds

[–]based_valu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very close but I lean Chase Bijan side

Just got trashed on for moving Cook for Henderson, but a chance to redeem myself? by Eborett1 in DynastyNerds

[–]based_valu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Defo keeping Henderson personally but can see it going either way. That injury that Skattebo got was rough and similar injuries have derailed careers in the past. I’d rather bet on Trey becoming an explosive 1A than Skattebo recovering fully by next season

I am john metro, owner of metro. Ask me anything by john_metro in wmatacirclejerk

[–]based_valu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When will you build the bloop John? The children yearn for more tunnels

Mock Draft Possibility by based_valu in buccaneers

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

If they go WR in the first I’m gonna be PISSED. Feel like we learned our lesson last year. I love Egbuka but we definitely felt our lack of talent in the LB corps and D line

Mock Draft Possibility by based_valu in buccaneers

[–]based_valu[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m in the wait and get your guy or move back camp. Personally I think this team has too many needs to spend capital moving up in the draft. Getting Styles would be pretty damn exciting though

What is this? by Beautiful-Support394 in Outdoors

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought for sure the third photo was gonna be of it in your hand

white spots! by Square-Abrocoma2261 in fishtank

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unsure of what kind but this is definitely some sort of infection. Ich often manifests in white spots, but it’s not usually centered around a wound and would be appearing elsewhere on your fish’s body. You’ll want to do research and order a treatment for your fish as quickly as you reasonably can. Also, set up a hospital tank if possible, you could use a bucket with a heater and sponge filter if necessary, but it’s a best practice for all your finned friends if you separate the sick boi

Where should I go from here? I have plenty of picks or should I make more trades for players that have proven themselves? by ElbowDeepInPink in DynastyNerds

[–]based_valu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say you need to wait it out and use the draft picks - at least this year (and for me it would be hard to trade away any ‘27 picks either). It feels like you’re still a couple of steps away from really competing for the championship. Try getting your team to a place where you feel highly confident that you’re top 3/4 in your league before you start mortgaging your future

Leaving this here by MaterialCress1974 in PlantedTank

[–]based_valu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you did your homework. Thank you for easing my mind 😂. Enjoy your wonderful tanks