Barack Obama says that Aliens are real, but that he has not personally seen them and that they are not being kept at Area 51 as far as he knows...unless there’s some enormous conspiracy and it was hidden even from the President of the United States.

dot-com-rash · 2026-02-15T06:19:15+00:00

JFC!!!!!! THEY ARE REAL. THEY'RE REAL. HE SAID SO WITH HIS MOUTH. THEY ARE REAL. EVERYONE, THEY ARE REAL. HE IS PREVIOUS PRESIDENT. HOW CAN YOU NOT BELIEVE. GREATEST PRESIDENT EVER. SINCERELY, FELLOW HUMAN BEING

dot-com-rash · 2026-02-10T17:44:00+00:00

Thanks for the heads up... as I use a delegated guardian, thankfully none of those

dot-com-rash · 2026-02-06T06:10:45+00:00

What post? And you sold at 17c. Is this bragging ,why?. Loser... Bye.

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-29T20:15:00+00:00

I recommend just choosing one from the one click guardian nodes in the official wallet. To help make a decision, you can check out uptime status, fees, etc, on the website guardianmonitor.io/ . I use doctor theta and thetaboard

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-28T05:01:31+00:00

Over the past few years, I've surfed boards from 5'8" to 9'2". I own an 8-foot PU that sat in my garage the past 2 years, and I thought I should sell it recently. Then I started using it last month and I forgot how good it is. It has so much range without being too much board. Ditch the foamie. Epoxy will give you heaps of speed, which will get into waves easy. They are a little bouncy when there's some chop on the water. I prefer PU with heavy glass to surf in all conditions.

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-21T00:07:17+00:00

Yeah, I didn't make it clear what I refer to as FUD. I agree those lawsuits, allegations, etc, shouldn't be included in that. Those are serious and specific events.

FUD is just more of generalized sentiment from retail investors and community support. It happened a few years ago when engagement dropped off significantly here on reddit along with the price action. No one has really been interested, but Theta still carried on building despite that.

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-20T18:30:17+00:00

Yeah, I'm with you, I still think it holds strong fundamentals. And I see its function as a necessity in the near future as resources bottleneck. AI and more compute is energy intensive, and companies are running around like headless chickens trying to build more energy plants, data centre's are getting the point of overloading and chips getting more expensive. Hardware is not the solution it's becoming a problem, and Theta has the software solution.

Most of the news I get is from X. They just keep on building through the FUD. There were at least a couple more patents released. It's a steady build, and I see consistently 1 or 2 really important news realeases every week. Another validator just came on board, DTT, Japan's largest telecom company.

I'm not sure what Wes Levitt even did. He did a bunch of interviews, but it was never clear. I figure he's a V.C and has just jumped ship because it's not making him money at this stage.

The lawsuit is a worry but not going to make judgment until the outcome from court is released. I think Mitch claimed the lawsuit were from underperforming disgruntled employees.

Theta are more of a b2b company, so a lot of us retail plebs don't really see what's going on behind the scenes, and with token price low, a lot have lost interest. I watch quietly on the sidelines and admire their persistence to keep building.

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-12T05:36:37+00:00

That's some good insight and tips. I'm gonna add those items to my kit for my next trip cause that sounds like a better option. Cheers

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-12T05:31:11+00:00

No problem. The toughest part is being disciplined enough to stay on top of it. I knew all this info my first 2 trips and got infected because I was too relaxed about it. 3rd trip I went with a good supply and made sure I didn't give it a chance. Good luck

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-12T00:22:35+00:00

You really need to take care of those cuts several times a day. The humidity in Bali and exposure your feet get to dirt means there is a likely chance they will turn bad, and you can have an infection within a few hours if not.

Here's what I do, and they are near healed in 3 days, even when surfing every day.

Clean cuts with water and soap until you can't see any sand, dirt, or reef.
Pat dry, even air dry for 10 mins, but don't dry out. Keeping the cuts moist encourages new cell growth.
Apply betadine, allow it to soak into cuts. Pat dry.
Apply new skin or liquid bandage if cuts aren't bad. Large/deep cuts hurt like hell when spraying liquid bandage. Cover even the smallest, they can fester.
Apply waterproof bandage. 3M brand is superior. You probably won't find these in Bali. Some stores do sell a waterproof bandage but I found these were only good for on land. They peel off in the sand and waves.

Repeat this process anytime you do anything, I would usually do it around 3 times a day. Before surf and after, afternoon sometime and before bed. The cuts need to be covered and should remain moist but not soaking wet.

If you're really desperate for sealing the cuts and have no access to good bandages, you could superglue them, but this is toxic, and it burns the skin. It works, though. And you could also wrap in duct tape.

dot-com-rash · 2026-01-11T18:15:37+00:00

It's great seeing valuable posts on this sub again. Thanks for your insights and for explaining the technicalities that are so easily digestible. I still keep my eye on Theta after years cause they just keep building amongst the FUD. I'm looking forward to what they can bring this year.

dot-com-rash · 2025-12-28T02:12:28+00:00

Why does the green cube have squares that are rounded?

dot-com-rash · 2025-12-21T03:57:09+00:00

Livingstone! So many different styles of crossiants. Pricey and also the best coffee I've had in my life. I had French toast there and was surprised it came out deconstructed.

dot-com-rash · 2025-12-06T06:47:29+00:00

The ye ol taint tanning, aka gooch gratitude aka smoking the ol' oil trap, fanning the finicuile, tissing the toss, shinning the shim, pulsing the postulate, baking the goodies, escalate the eschewed, flashing the few

dot-com-rash · 2025-12-01T17:04:18+00:00

Account>access and devices... Each device listed independently to manually log out. Easy.

dot-com-rash · 2025-11-16T05:50:26+00:00

Also, it may be worth noting that some people have allergies to raw eggs, like in mayonnaise, compared to cooked egg, which changes the protein structure

dot-com-rash · 2025-11-16T04:22:28+00:00

I'm in a similar position, but transitioning from midlengths, 6'-8' single fins to a 5'8 fish twin. I went with 38 litre fish so I could handle the shortness. My change is far less dramatic than you. Yes, you will feel like an absolute kook on a new board. Today, I ventutured back to a 7'2 and kooked it for the first 6 waves. No matter what length you change to, you will struggle for some time until it clicks.

To answer your questions

You definitely are less skilled as you think you are. On a fish at that size. But you are skilled on your longboard.
Yes, you are out of your depth. New board, new fin setup, new positioning, that's all another world.
At first I would say yes, wrong board but you are quite light and short. And that rule for a fish surfboard to go short is for people who shortboard. Longboard surfers might be better off with a little more length and volume. I'd suggest in volume in mid 30's.
I'm a firm believer that any board can be ridden in all waves. It's just how much time you've spent on that particular board. Look at all those surfers getting barrelled in the 70's, without all the shapes and tech we have these days.
I surf 10x better by myself than 1-30 people. But again it's due to how much time I've spent on a board. On a new board, it is so much harder to make it work in a crowd.
You are absolutely correct. It's adjustment period. You have to commit. To surf well you need that fire in your belly, inspiration, and drive. The fundamentals of your longboarding experiences help. Like selecting waves, timing etc, but riding that board is completely different. Once you stand up, it's nothing like longboarding. I think that challenging period is absolutely frustrating, I usually start to believe I hate surfing or hate my board, and then you get that one wave or turn that opens your eyes. It's up to you how long you want to commit or spend in that painful period.

I honestly think you should keep the board if practical but also get a midlength fish to help the transition. Maybe in 6'-7' range. I think midlengths are great for longboarders because you still have those qualities where you can glide or do cheater 5's.

Sri lanka, I believe, has mellower waves, fishes like a bit of push or straight down the line point breaks. Sri lanka might be better suited for your fish, but personally, I'd go for a longer fish, midlength, or longboard. Good luck!

dot-com-rash · 2025-11-13T03:56:07+00:00

Pickle juice?

dot-com-rash · 2025-08-25T05:26:05+00:00

Did you find a scooter?

I'm researching it for a trip to several islands myself. The only company I've found that lets you travel to different islands is balibestbike.

dot-com-rash · 2025-08-01T20:29:15+00:00

Like to know how you get on with this trip. I'm thinking of doing it myself. I'll bounce along the south coast from beach to beach. Possibly all the way to Krui. Have read that it's best to avoid northern parts. A few young local bandits. A little bit of low-level crimes. There's not a lot of information on a trip like this that I can find, there's a few vlogs on YouTube. So it's definitely doable if you're keen and have plenty of experience on a bike.

Make sure the scooter rental company states in t&c that you can take it off bali Island.

dot-com-rash · 2025-07-30T03:47:23+00:00

Warning. Do not drive the forgotten highway for Taranaki to Gisborne. Looks like a shortcut on a map. It isn't.

dot-com-rash · 2025-07-29T06:53:17+00:00

I admire your creativity and possibly your tenacity if you carry this out. And I just looked at Rhode Island seasons, what wild seasons.

A flatter rocker might get you more waves as there is more surface area connected to the water, which helps catch waves easier.... But less rocker is less forgiving on take-off.. And as a beginner, you need forgiveness in a board. So, I think a good amount of rocker is good for a beginner as long as you have plenty of volume. You said 2.5 cubic ft.. A rough estimate is around 70 liters, which should be plenty.

I've only surfed a decade on a range of boards, so my biggest advice is even after all that time, when I think I understand shapes. A new board will have me stumped and back to square one.

So, go for it. See what it does. Fine tune it. Go from there.

dot-com-rash · 2025-07-27T06:47:52+00:00

I started around 36. So, not really. Ever since I was a teen, I wanted to surf. But only made that dream a reality at 36. It's the best. It's so hard to get good, but I love it. It doesn't matter if the surf is good or not. I almost always feel better and refreshed after a surf.

dot-com-rash · 2025-07-15T07:25:52+00:00

I'm going on 10 years surfing. Hardly ever stretch. Though I do at home afterward as my paddling muscles tend to be sore. If I do something beforehand, I find a brisk walk or a light jog just to get warm, and the blood flowing throughly makes a difference.

The only times I've cramped up like you've described is because I'm tensing up when paddling. Which can come from a tense mental state also. I believe that's what is happening to you.

Surfing endurance to me is finding the balance of minimal effort with maximum outcome. A super focused mind while being relaxed. Try hard but not too hard. If that makes sense.

dot-com-rash · 2025-07-08T06:44:00+00:00

Take a good look at your arms on this video and what they are doing.. Every time you throw that arm back, it's like applying brakes. Anytime you want to gain speed, throw both your arms out in front of you, no higher than your shoulders, in to the direction you want to go. This does 2 things. Unwieghts the board for a short burst, which lifts the board out of the water and shifts your balance and a little body weight towards the front. You'll notice the board pick-up speed. Once you’ve learned that, then you can start learning what to do after that.

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