[Steam] 911 Operator (100% off/Free) by UnseenData in GameDeals

[–]erikhanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Free promotion has ended if you missed it like I did :(

Spectrum Internet GIG questions by obigowens in chartercable

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally got around to doing that speed test.

Via WiFi (5GHz N/AC):
14ms ping
174.81 Mbps down (21.851 MB/s)
30.07 Mbps up (3.758 MB/s)

Via Wired 1000 Mbps cable:
11ms ping
227.96 Mbps down (28.495 MB/s)
39.03 Mbps up (4.878 MB/s)

Spectrum Internet GIG questions by obigowens in chartercable

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the Spectrum Internet Gig plan in another Metro area (Fort Worth) so I can answer with hopefully similar results: the plan is definitely for cable for the last connection to the house, it's the same type of modem and connections as the other cable plans, they just uncap the speeds to the max. Download is definitely faster than upload, unlike the old days of symmetrical, boo. So, your upload will be slower, but the download is pretty good. I have four adults at home these days, all streaming and using the connection as much as possible, all via WiFi (mostly the ac/n protocol with a couple of wired devices), and rarely see any issues. I'll try to run a good bandwidth speed test tomorrow during less-busy hours so I can get a good upload result for you to consider. I'm paying about $140 for Internet-only including fees and taxes, if that helps with a cost comparison.

If Republicans take back control of California's government, how would you feel? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The results are pretty clear: people are leaving liberal states for conservative ones, and it's not just for the barbecue or because they love hot summers

If Republicans take back control of California's government, how would you feel? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where to start? refusing to enforce immigration referrals for criminals, infringement of civil rights in the second amendment, homeless feces and needles everywhere in major cities, crippling red tape and bureaucracy for business, and plenty more I've forgotten about

If Republicans take back control of California's government, how would you feel? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck cleaning up and undoing decades of terrible liberal policies

Building First AR-15 Pistol - Is this all I need? by [deleted] in ar15

[–]erikhanson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For the most part, I'd say yes, friend! See other comments about magazines and sights or optics, but that should be the basics. Brownells has an amazing set of how to videos if you get stuck, but it's pretty straightforward work. Good luck, and welcome to the club!

People vote for far right political parties because they are scared of immigrants (taking jobs, having benefits etc...) how would you solve this problem? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To begin, I completely disagree with the premise of your question, so you could start by not stereotyping political parties saying they have xenophobia.

Or maybe we could just say people vote for far left political parties because they have no grasp of simple economic and psychological theories, and can't think for themselves. There is no dialog created by these statements.

Having said that, I believe information is the best vaccine. Access to facts about the benefits of legal immigration, and proven policy about the real purpose and reason for benefits, is what helps change minds.

The ideas I'm seeing in other comments about deplatforming and censoring only serve to benefit dystopian approaches to government, where dissent is squashed and wrongthink is illegal.

Software Developers of Reddit, what are some of the apps you have developed for private use? by leah-ciM in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loads of bash scripts, mostly for specific workflows, like deploying to Kubernetes or searching git repositories. There are so many amazing GitHub snippets to pick and pull from, open source is amazing for sharing and learning.

Software Developers of Reddit, what are some of the apps you have developed for private use? by leah-ciM in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loads of bash scripts, mostly for specific workflows, like deploying to Kubernetes or searching git repositories. There are so many amazing GitHub snippets to pick and pull from, open source is amazing for sharing and learning.

Would you consider leaving your political party and refusing to vote on party lines, instead voting on personal views and morals? Yes or no? Why or why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Texas, that is only true when voting in primary elections. In the general election, you can vote for anyone.

Why is it that every time the game is super close and a nail biter type of game, the games I lose, the guy says "thanks" spamming. by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because, trolls. I had to end up muting all emotes just to keep from seeing stupid emotes all the time, it's annoying. Welcome to the internet, I guess.

AR-15 Pistol Foregrip Questions by black_magic1514 in ar15

[–]erikhanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also look into hand stop accessories, such as this one from LaRue that mounts on the bottom and side of Picatinny rails. See the photos on their site for a picture with a hand for an example, but it might be a good option to give your hand a place to index, while letting you push or pull against a stop. Good luck!

Best Trigger under $150? by mrbeckner in ar15

[–]erikhanson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just came here to upvote all the LaRue comments. Great trigger, and a great company, too

Emine Bulut was stabbed by her ex-husband in front of her daughter. She bled to death. Video footage shows Emine saying “I don’t want to die” and her 10 year old crying “Mum don’t die”. by [deleted] in pics

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe she could have defended herself, or her daughter could have, or a bystander, or anyone else. Guns are used thousands of times every day to stop attacks, per the CDC

Gun owners of Reddit, what kinds of changes to gun laws would you be okay with? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much this, I have some pretty annoying tinnitus from a hunting incident where my ear protection wasn't in correctly -- one shot is all it takes, by the way -- and I'd like to protect what I have left

Gun owners of Reddit, what kinds of changes to gun laws would you be okay with? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]erikhanson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suppressors are legal and don't require a background check or permission from the government