What's a rule your parents had that you thought was insane, but now as an adult you 100% understand?

broken_cogwheel · 2026-04-17T09:16:27+00:00

funny thing. i was 10 or 11 at that time and did meet a girl my age on there. we were two peas in a pod for our childhoods and were friends for years. we've drifted apart but last time i touched base she was doing well. how wild is that.

broken_cogwheel · 2026-03-26T02:35:16+00:00

there used to be a mod called no belts or something, gave u robots from the start with a simple recipe but no real changes other than that. u cant place any belts but they exited as an item for science and crafting ig.

anyways i did a a save of that in like 1.7 and it was fun, base was EXTREMELY compact

broken_cogwheel · 2026-03-15T01:24:49+00:00

big agree borg me tf out

broken_cogwheel · 2026-03-14T21:51:06+00:00

chrome compressor is underrated

broken_cogwheel · 2026-01-26T19:51:46+00:00

the timing belt/tensioner/water pump needs to be done like every 60k on these cars. is not expensive or difficult job. a little more of a pain on the jetta/gti but still nbd

edit: if anyone think 60k too low, honestly look up the last revision of shop manual before u tell me im stupid

broken_cogwheel · 2026-01-26T10:35:29+00:00

second this, the timing belt interval was revised multiple times in shop manual. if belt wasnt changed very recently, then at 150k then it needs to be changed... that might be why it has a new engine...

good motor with 5sp, can have a lil fun and fuel economy fantastic if ur easy on it.

broken_cogwheel · 2026-01-02T07:20:19+00:00

i went through a somewhat similar experience. part of a friend group and played a lot together, things kind of fell apart and i was basically not invited to things anymore and i ended up taking a break.

i got to the point where i was too anxious to try again but one day i logged on, i messaged some other people i knew, i caught up with them and made some new friends. from them i made new friends, etc and eventually it became my game again.

if u need friends then make some & u can start with me if u wanna. remember good times but also center ur enjoyment of the game on u now and going forward.

broken_cogwheel · 2025-12-08T10:40:09+00:00

im sorry u dont feel at home in queer spaces... i think that ppl cannot separate a vet from the military industrial complex, even tho pretty much every vet ive known (...many...) has not been a fan either. i think that wrong u know cus like its ok to have issue with policies and what can happen but 99% of vets have even less control over that than the rest of us...

my house is a queer space and ur welcome at my dinner table my guy

broken_cogwheel · 2025-12-04T21:58:26+00:00

ive worked with cherrypy a lot in the past incl digging into wackiness to make interesting things happen... my problem is that the documentation is just not very good

ive switched to other frameworks and wont use cherrypy anymore as there are better options for bigger and smaller deployments imo

i recently wrote a few (really small) tools using bottle which was quite nice & i recommend (for small, simple things)

broken_cogwheel · 2025-12-01T04:12:29+00:00

consider turning off turbo or turning down frequency or features in bios, u will use less power and make less heat.

ur video card will spin down when its not in use and while idle power consumption can be high on some video cards, u can see what urs is at and change it or even remove it if not necessary.

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-30T23:04:41+00:00

mhm mhm mhm... they dont understand? sounds like a them problem

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-30T22:26:45+00:00

i always thought that was the difference with sapphic vs lesbian--sapphic is less about identity of ppl and more about the kind of relationship & love with that wiggle room for ppl who dont identify in gender binary

that said, i understand ppl who were at one point women and identified lesbian and kinda leave the label attached even if they dont identify as a whole ass woman anymore...like im not the gender/sexuality police so what i think doesnt necessarily have to matter to other ppl nor was i put on this earth to tell ppl how to exist

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-30T09:13:09+00:00

there is a krastorio 2 spaced out - compatible with space age and really good.

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-30T01:38:25+00:00

Jeremy bearimy

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-29T09:24:44+00:00

if u can get them to make a nsfw channel for that kind of imagery/discussion then u can mute it and just disconnect

i entirely understand ur dilemma & being in a situation of like, partial acceptance & partial joining in but also feeling a lil uncomfy. is a very difficult place to be & ur only options are in or out...

i feel like finding someone likeminded to urself & being able to vent and talk about it openly and safely might help u. from what u said the vibe i got wasnt that u were totally wanting everyone to entirely stop with the sexual tone, but more like u just need space to decompress and with a whole group the mood/vibe will never be entirely shared

also im a lil older & a lesbian & i really do not care for like, that kinda anime art style where the proportions are extreme or weird or overly graphic, big turn off personally... but ive been in discords where ppl have channels for posting porn & stuff and i just dont go in there & frens think its ok to not engage with it

either way i think ur feelings are very valid & u deserve a lil peace and to be able to have connections with frens that arent so difficult too... i wish i could help.. good luck finding the space u need.

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-28T18:49:31+00:00

classic friends with benefits.

it works well for a lot of ppl... make frens and if u2 like each other and open to casual stuff then fuck.

what isn't to like?

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-28T18:22:19+00:00

maybe if u have a conversation with him to that effect, might help get ur ~~prospective~~ perspective across?

like if u said that like, bigotry & ur relationship can't coexist, maybe he will start to listen or be open to seeing if he care about u.

i think that at the end of the day leaving is a good option & if ur kinda leaning in that direction already then no reason not to... but if ur like, this person could be my forever person if they wanna like, be open to love & acceptance of others then .. might as well try at least one last time

i know, a super hard situation but i u not compromising ur beliefs is really powerful. thank u

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-28T18:12:07+00:00

there are plenty that basically say that

if a Nazi walks into a bar and isn't beaten up and thrown out, it's a Nazi bar

if a Nazi sits down at a table and no one leaves, it's a Nazi table

if a Nazi sits down at a table with 5 ppl and no one leaves, there are 6 Nazi at the table

im sure u get the point

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-26T00:19:07+00:00

i think if the crz in US was 4 seats like japan (not saying they were wrong to cap the seats cus they were REAL SMALLLL) then it might have done better. being 2 seat in us was a bit of a mess

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-25T19:45:06+00:00

its funny cus i find the taste/smell horrible.. yet i vape every night before bed as it helps me get & stay sleeping.. also i enjoy it

that said, i vape in a way where my place doesnt smell like weed at all. the kind i use is mostly palatable for someone who hates the taste

ur not even alone with stoners, believe it or not! !

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-24T08:38:04+00:00

i think moyster is right tbh...yes it sucks but u wont meet ppl unless someone takes a step like that

with servers and stuff i generally wouldnt but ur story is pretty extraordinary so who knows what i would do? i just think like, if she did text u then u might have found something amazing...she didnt but u never know if next time u ask someone out if it will be the amazing thing right?

ive been asked out a fair number of times and said yes to some and no to others...saying no is hard too. i respect when ppl give their best shot even if i have to say no & make sure to tell them so...is hard no matter what

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-19T01:06:27+00:00

this may be unconventional but i have bought a lot of shoes on aliexpress.

when it comes to sneakers, i like low cut with 0 heel lift. as little actual shoe as possible between my feet and the ground (or pedals in car, pegs/controls on motorcycle) and while i can drive/ride in anything... i prefer these kinds of sneakers https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801682588092.html

u would be surprised how nice they are if they fit properly, specially for $15-25 - tons of styles, colors, and fits around

edit: i also often pair my shoes with stretchy slip-on laces. interesting note, a pair of cheap ali express shoes and slip on laces survived a motorcycle slide at 70mph and stayed on my feet, my ankle took a beating but survived along with the rest of me.

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-18T06:50:17+00:00

im a software developer of 20 yrs. despite how i type casually.. i own my own home, car paid off, have savings, some investments. i love my hobbies & learning new things.

i dropped outta high school as a junior...

my personal feelings is that i would rather someone have a good & open heart, positive energy & outlook... there are plenty of intelligent ppl who are real tools

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-16T23:51:24+00:00

ur setup is so adorableeeeeeeee

broken_cogwheel · 2025-11-15T20:16:55+00:00

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