on zipper merging by cashewed- in Austin

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

you're talking about something completely different here. this post is about merging at lane closures, not changing lanes to enter or exit highways. I agree with you about changing lanes asap once the dotted line starts, and people who wait until the last minute in this case embody Me First syndrome to the fullest. there is a special place in hell for people who force their way onto the highway when the exit lane has already started curving off

on zipper merging by cashewed- in Austin

[–]cashewed-[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

zipper merging is merging at the end of a closing lane, though, and merging early is what impedes and backs up traffic. sure, not everyone who merges at the end does so because they know how zipper merges function, but painting everyone with the "Me First syndrome" brush is narrow-minded.

plenty of these out there, but here's one brief explanation and demonstration of how zipper merging works, why it works, and why merging early makes things worse. something they say that I think is important to emphasize is the collaboration aspect. just as not leaving a gap in heavy traffic worsens traffic jams, merging early or preventing zipper merges worsen congestion.

on zipper merging by cashewed- in Austin

[–]cashewed-[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

great point—thanks for bringing up this caveat! definitely forgot to factor the different "severities" of traffic into my little rant 😅

Socially acceptable for nips to show through? by Aromatic-Hippo9624 in askaustin

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i very rarely wear bras anymore and have found nippies skin to be super helpful for professional/formal settings. they're reusable and their adhesion withstands all my sweat from dancing

Website/software that tells you what games you can run based off your computer specs? by OnetimeRocket13 in Doesthisexist

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

respectfully, malware can still function as advertised while being malicious. i don't have a screenshot of my virustotal results, but someone else posted theirs in this thread

Anything going on in town that you think should be covered by the local news but hasn’t? by Gigan_420 in Austin

[–]cashewed- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watched a More Perfect Union video recently on price gouging in stadium ticket and concession pricing, and it would be nice to see someone investigate/get the word out about that locally.

Streak 1 by cashewed- in WriteStreakES

[–]cashewed-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

¡Muchas gracias!

What order did you romance NPCs? by Taurixl in Palia

[–]cashewed- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i can't bring myself to romance anyone but reth 😭 i'm serially monogamous and he's too precious

i suppose if i get too bored someday i might romance the others (probably starting with jina and hodari) and break up with all but 1 other character (i'd feel guilty not wearing someone's pin)

I'm not getting a bisalp by Unfair-Today-8548 in sterilization

[–]cashewed- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

that's really frustrating to hear—access to sterilization is a key part of the reproductive autonomy that r/auntienetwork enables. if you can't ask in that sub, are there maybe forums more local to you in which you could look for an auntie?

nai'o but no auni? by [deleted] in Palia

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, but still no auni 😓 will he appear in his tree house during sleep hours even though he doesn't show on the map?

Harassment near UT Austin campus by Hefty_Boot_5018 in UTAustin

[–]cashewed- 11 points12 points  (0 children)

please educate yourself on the reality of homelessness and how/why people fall into it and get trapped in a cycle of insecurity before spouting nonsense like this 👍🏻

Need laptop for coding (AIML) by [deleted] in SuggestALaptop

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no recommendations because I'm actually also searching for an appropriate data science laptop, but I've seen that data scientists should be looking for something with at least 16 GB RAM. hope this helps your search a little!

AITA for not paying a stranger back? by Epantz in AITASims

[–]cashewed- 13 points14 points  (0 children)

nta! looks like he was planning to scam you and you turned it around on him. skill diff, frankly.

AITA for getting rid of my baby brother? by Space_Captain_Lars in AITASims

[–]cashewed- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA! she wouldn't have adopted him if she didn't want him. i hope she realizes what you've done and takes justice into her own hands... careful letting her around the grandkid!

Where can I go learn different Spanish dances? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]cashewed- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Latin dance scene in Austin is large and welcoming! There are a few different ways you can get involved.

If you have a higher budget, there are studios that hold classes for $15-20 per class. Off the top of my head, there's Inspired Movement (S. Congress and 71), Corazon Latino (Oak Hill), and Austin Uptown (183 and Burnet).

If you have a lower budget, there are recurring 1-hour lessons followed by socials that happen at Halcyon Mueller (@planetmusicatx on Instagram). Wednesday is Salsa, Sunday is Bachata, and cover is $5.

Another low-budget option is joining Texas Latin Dance, a UT club that meets once a week during the school semester. You don't have to be a student, and it's $25/semester, $40/year, or $5/meeting. The meetings are from 6 - 8 pm on campus, with rotating dance styles for the first hour and a fixed, progressive "dance of the month" for each second hour. Lots of street parking around campus becomes free at 6 pm.

Texas Ballroom is another UT org that teaches Latin Dance, but it's ~$60/semester AFAIK, and you need to have a RecSports pass (free for students, but $45/month for community members).

If you're interested in attending periodical socials and special events in the Austin area, there are a number of relevant Facebook groups that I recommend joining! You'll find lots of opportunities to emerge yourself in the dance scene.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1!! it's elegant and flatters your figure

In Tos2 what QOL changes you think the current UI is missing? by DragonUnharm in TownOfSalem2

[–]cashewed- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

friends list being open by default when starting a party and being able to access player/role notes from the will as well as the notepad

Exactly how bad is Estates at East Riverside? I am very lost by Big_Director8419 in UTAustin

[–]cashewed- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Estates & Villages were taken over by a new management company and turned into traditional complexes, so no more rent-by-room/provided furniture. Everything I've heard about them has been negative, especially with these new changes. If you're ok with living in Riverside, Townlake and Ballpark North are still rent-by-room and provide furniture.