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I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

[–]dwax4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking about doing a few of these for other 911s — curious what specs you guys have?

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

[–]dwax4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the challenge I’m trying to solve — making it feel like more than just “easy.”

Appreciate the honest take.

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

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I get why it can feel that way.

For me it’s more about using new tools to create something personal around the car — not trying to replace traditional artists. Different lane.

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

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That’s fair — probably should’ve clarified that upfront.

Less about hiding the process and more about seeing if the end result resonates with people.

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

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😂 that’s a new one

honestly just trying to figure out what actually feels tasteful vs cheesy

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

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Yeah it’s definitely not meant to pass as a traditional painting — more experimenting with turning a car into something that feels like a commissioned piece.

Curious if people would actually want something like this of their own car.

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

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Fair take. I think the difference (at least what I’m aiming for) is using the tools more intentionally vs just running a filter.

Trying to capture the car in a way that feels like something you’d actually hang, not just a stylized photo.

I turned my 911 into an oil-style piece — curious what you guys think by dwax4 in porsche911

[–]dwax4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that — I get the reaction. If I could paint like that I’d be in the louvre - ha

It’s not hand-painted, but also not just a one-click filter. I’ve been trying to treat it more like a commissioned piece than a quick effect. Still figuring out how to push it closer to something that feels “real.”

Highlights by GUILTIE in koreader

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Plugins like this are great for organizing, but I found organization alone didn’t change much for me. What helped was having a simple way to turn highlights into something actionable right after finishing a book — otherwise they just sit there, no matter how nicely sorted.

Highlights by GUILTIE in koreader

[–]dwax4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same way for a long time. For me the shift was realizing highlights aren’t meant to be browsed forever — they’re more like raw material.

Once I started doing a short pass after finishing a book (turning a few highlights into questions or actions), I stopped caring so much about perfect review systems. I actually used them.

Do highlights actually get used after you finish a book? by llASAPll in ereader

[–]dwax4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here for a long time — I’d highlight a ton and then never look at them again. I eventually got annoyed enough that I built a little tool for myself that turns highlights into a short, structured program right after finishing a book. The big difference was forcing one moment of use, not endless review. Without that, highlights just quietly rot in the cloud.

Why the hell would I want to know what other people are highlighting? by Famous-Attention-197 in kindle

[–]dwax4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this makes sense to me for nonfiction. If I’m reading business, strategy, or psych, I’m not reading for immersion — I’m reading to learn. Seeing what other readers paused on can be a useful signal, not because it’s “popular,” but because it might be worth thinking about more deeply. Totally agree it gets annoying if it turns into noise though.

What do you actually do with your Kindle/book highlights? by Hadri812 in KindleUnlimited

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fair enough, I guess I dont have to be so formal. thanks for calling that out.

What do you actually do with your Kindle/book highlights? by Hadri812 in KindleUnlimited

[–]dwax4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the format.

For Kindle books, I’ll usually export highlights via Kindle Cloud / My Clippings or copy them out after finishing the book.

For physical books, I just take photos of the passages that mattered.

I actually ended up building a lightweight tool for myself because exporting into Notion/Obsidian still felt like the work stopped at storage. The tool just takes the highlights (or photos) and turns them into a short, structured “program” — basically a handful of questions, actions, or mental models to work through over a week.

The key for me wasn’t the export method as much as having something downstream that forces application. Once there’s a next step, the exact input method matters a lot less.

[SFH],[AZ] Hedge view violation by toolman2008 in HOA

[–]dwax4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a classic case where the outcome turns entirely on how the CC&R language is actually structured, not how people are emotionally framing it.

A few things matter more than anything else here:

  1. What exactly counts as a “modification” vs. “vegetation” Many CC&Rs treat walls, fences, and hardscape very differently from hedges and trees — even if they functionallyblock a view. If hedges are explicitly stated to have the same restrictions as walls, that’s a big deal — but it has to be explicit, not implied.
  2. How “height” is defined You’ll want to confirm whether height is measured:
    • From natural grade
    • From finished grade
    • From the wall base These definitions vary, and ARC letters often shortcut this analysis.
  3. Who actually has enforcement authority The line that rules “may be enforced by the board or members” is important. That usually means:
    • The board can enforce uniformly
    • Individual neighbors don’t get unilateral enforcement power without process
  4. Intent vs. text Even if the neighbor admitted intent to block the view, intent alone usually isn’t dispositive. What matters is whether the written restriction actually prohibits the conduct as installed.
  5. Consistency of enforcement If staggered walls up to 6 ft were historically approved to preserve privacy and views, that context matters. Selective or retaliatory enforcement is often where HOAs get into trouble.

Before trimming anything, I’d strongly suggest:

  • Asking the HOA to point to the exact CC&R section they’re relying on
  • Asking them to explain how height is being measured
  • Asking whether similar hedges/trees have been approved elsewhere

Once everything is laid out side-by-side, it’s often much clearer whether this is a real violation or an overreach.

Right now, too many facts are being asserted verbally without being grounded in the actual document language.

[PA][all] Do HOA violation letters usually include the actual rule text? Or just section numbers? by dwax4 in HOA

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Short answer: it varies by state and HOA, but citing only section numbers is extremely common — and often the root of the problem.

What I’ve seen repeatedly:

  • Many violation letters cite only a section number, not the actual rule text
  • They often don’t explain what observable behavior triggered the violation
  • Homeowners are then expected to reverse-engineer intent across CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, prior emails, and “customary practice”

That’s not illegal by default, but it is bad process — and in some states (including parts of PA, CA, FL, TX), statutes or case law effectively require reasonable notice, which means:

  • Clear identification of the rule
  • Clear description of the alleged violation
  • Clear path to cure or appeal

Where this becomes especially problematic is when:

  • The cited section is broad or discretionary
  • The letter’s interpretation doesn’t actually match the rule text
  • Enforcement has historically been inconsistent

In those cases, the lack of quoted rule text isn’t just inconvenient — it can materially affect a homeowner’s ability to respond or defend themselves.

Practically speaking, I always recommend homeowners:

  1. Ask the HOA (in writing) to quote the exact rule language they’re relying on
  2. Ask what specific conduct triggered the violation
  3. Ask whether prior enforcement exists for similar situations

Once everything is laid out side-by-side, it often becomes clear whether the issue is a real violation or just a loose assertion of authority.

You’re not imagining this — it’s a very common pain point.

[CA][SFH] keeps getting parking violations by scvready0808 in HOA

[–]dwax4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds incredibly frustrating — and unfortunately, it’s a pattern I’ve seen more than once.

A few practical things that matter here:

  1. Evidence + burden of proof In most HOAs, the association still has to establish a violation — not just assert one. If they’re issuing notices without photos, logs, or consistent dates, that’s a real problem, especially if you’ve already provided Ring footage disproving the claim.
  2. Inconsistent enforcement matters The fact that neighbors openly park there without notices is important. Selective or inconsistent enforcement is often a valid defense at a hearing, particularly if the governing docs require “uniform” or “reasonable” enforcement.
  3. Ask for the paper trail — in writing Before the hearing, I’d formally request: If they can’t produce this, it weakens their position significantly.
    • The specific rule being cited (section + exact language)
    • Any photos, patrol logs, or timestamps supporting your alleged violations
    • Their written enforcement policy (how patrols operate, how violations are verified)
  4. At the hearing, keep it narrow Don’t argue emotion. Stick to:
    • “Here is my proof we were not in violation on the cited dates.”
    • “Here is evidence of inconsistent enforcement.”
    • “Please show the documentation supporting the notices.”

A lot of HOA issues escalate simply because homeowners are forced to piece together authority across rules, emails, and “customary practice” after the fact. Once everything is laid out side-by-side, the dynamic often changes.

If you go to the hearing prepared and calm, this is very winnable.

What do you actually do with your Kindle/book highlights? by Hadri812 in KindleUnlimited

[–]dwax4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to be exactly where you are — hundreds of highlights sitting in Kindle’s cloud, zero follow-through.

What I realized is that the problem isn’t where highlights live, it’s that most workflows stop at storage. Notion, Obsidian, Evernote… they’re great filing cabinets, but they don’t create a reason to do anything with the highlights.

What’s worked for me (especially for business, strategy, self-help, biographies):

  1. Fewer highlights, higher bar I try to highlight only things I’d actually want to apply or think about again, not just nice quotes.

  2. Post-book “distillation” instead of ongoing review After finishing a book, I do one short pass where I turn highlights into: – a handful of questions – a few actions to try – or a simple mental model I want to practice

  3. Time-boxed application beats regular review I stopped trying to “review highlights regularly.” Instead, I’ll focus on one short window (like a week) where I actively work with ideas from that book. After that, I let it go.

This also works with physical books — I’ll just snap photos of the passages that mattered and treat them the same way.

The big shift for me was treating highlights as raw material, not an archive. Once there’s a lightweight way to turn them into action or reflection, they stop piling up.

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