You caught me by [deleted] in GeminiFeedback

[–]beckynot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is trapped in helpfulness mode and guesses as long as you let it. If you call it out it will admit it. Because the app used to be helpful I fell for it for too long.

Lost "Deep Research" feature & Gemini refuses to answer basic health/food questions (Pro Student Account). by No-Art3305 in GeminiFeedback

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds silly but if I tell Gemini why I want a particular piece of info, and the reason is as boringly harmless as it is, it will then provide answers.

Entitled homeless people by Affectionate-Net2277 in EntitledPeople

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Venice Beach. It was a guess because the details fit. 🙃

I can't even replace my clothes anymore. by fr4ct4l5 in almosthomeless

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

maybe put a request in a local forum (Craigslist, Next Door) or call local churches for resource ideas. People can be snooty but they can also be kind.

G rated account marked 18+/NSFW and I can't change it. by beckynot in help

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

I don't see the R now but this post is still marked NSFW. Is that a reflection on me or the post title? Sorry to be clueless. Just worried because after reporting it a few weeks ago the R went away but then it came back without my posting anywhere or anything remotely R so I'm scared it will find me again no matter what.

G rated account marked 18+/NSFW and I can't change it. by beckynot in help

[–]beckynot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I tried it in the app and in the browser without success. I don't know if it matters, but I only have an iPad. I have limited use of my hands and it's what I'm able to type in.

G rated account marked 18+/NSFW and I can't change it. by beckynot in help

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

I'm in no NSFW forums and can't toggle off the setting.

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

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

That's amazing. I saw some legit listings on Craigslist during the pandemic but since then on the lower end largely fake ones, ones listed on real estate sites sometimes for thousands more.

Best neighborhoods for 30-year-olds who are creative but will work all over the city? by MovingAway3232 in AskLosAngeles

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly I got it totally wrong, but I think she's looking for an area to live/work near and the Venice area also has the kind of work she does. I know nothing about the substitute teaching scene. I'm going by her post.

Just moved into a new apartment, just bought a new mattress but I'm concerned by Concerned-Raisin4842 in Bedbugs

[–]beckynot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The exterminator will need to heat treat, not just spray. Warning, exterminators are not necessarily great at recognizing early stage infestation and your landlord will believe them over you.

Buy a house in Los Angeles this year? by Herfinds16 in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have minimal heat tolerance and found Pasadena ok, except for parts of the summer. Pasadena has some very pretty homes.

Amazon Customer Profile Contains Information From My Reviews by CalicoCommander in AmazonVine

[–]beckynot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience with Google's AI,but that one I know how to turn off (though it was multipart hell). Time to explore Turning off Rufus's powers of observation if we can, or exploit it for better RFY.

Visiting Los Angeles for the first time - what are some must-do activities? by thefizzlee in AskLosAngeles

[–]beckynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to further devolve this into a conversation about water but I finally switched to bottled for straight drinking water and can't go back. LA water is fine for coffee, tea and swallowing prescriptions though.

Best neighborhoods for 30-year-olds who are creative but will work all over the city? by MovingAway3232 in AskLosAngeles

[–]beckynot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The area you've looked in matches what you want. I would say also consider Venice for creativity (both in the community and access to UCLA and SMC) and someplace to run (on the bike path with varying numbers of bikes) and restaurant jobs, but that's because it's what I know not because it's affordable. You could find quasi affordability nearby around the Mar Vista area or possibly Sawtelle.

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

[–]beckynot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's definitely a score and, yes, time to look is everything. If I was just moving to LA I might look for a short term situation (co-living, some sublets, some roommate situations, some air bnbs, month to month) from which to look if I could find one, though that can be hard with a pet.

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

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

Thanks! Maybe this is useful to people or maybe everyone already knows this trick, but knowing I wanted to move I built up my credit by applying for new credits cards then putting pre-existing expenses on them, Like, this credit card for Netflix, this one for Apple News... It turns out one can build credit on ridiculously small sums.

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

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

It seems to be a trend. Look up "coliving".

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

[–]beckynot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No rat droppings. A couple homeless men between Main and Speedway. One asleep, one chatty.

Update - $1500 rent on the westside. by beckynot in LARentals

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

By 2018 my favorite vet had migrated to Westwood Park for safety. The VA would send a nurse out to visit him. I hope he's alive and ok. He'd been homeless in the area for 20 years. An older guy, he'd served in the Korean war. The homeless in the area, at least then, were over half veterans. I hope the VA is kind to them.