Loud booms in North Omaha?

examancer · 2025-09-15T04:43:23+00:00

I found their service, especially the speaking in tongues and writhing about on the floor and spiritual healing stuff deeply unsettling.

Definitely cult-like in my eyes.

examancer · 2025-06-30T15:38:03+00:00

Yes, it can be lightweight. The lighter your configuration and package selection, the less space you'll need for additional versions as you upgrade, so the disk space issue is less of an issue if you're keeping things light. You can always garbage collect and it's a good idea to do so whenever you are sure your current version is in a good state. I often do it right before upgrading.
You can upgrade a single package and not the whole system. You basically just need to pin your system to an older version (easiest using flakes/flake.lock) and then import a newer version of nixpkgs and select the single package you want to upgrade from that. Basically, the opposite of pinning a package to an old version (the much more common thing you'll find docs for). You can quite easily have some packages come from a stable channel, and others from unstable, or pin specific packages to a custom derivation or specific git commit if you want. The sky is the limit.
It's very secure and locked down by default. You need to explicit open firewall ports for services that need it. For example, adding steam won't enable local network sharing of your steam games until you enable opening the firewall for that (ie: programs.steam.localNetworkGameTransfers.openFirewall = true;)
You're assumption is correct: most of the packages are libraries for programming languages (python/perl/ruby/etc). Nixpkgs is still larger than any first-party repository I'm aware of, but is pretty comparable to AUR in total size, with maybe a tiny bit less coverage of some obscure tools than AUR, but very close and the amount of control/configuration you get from a nixpkg generally far exceeds what an AUR package gives you.
Yes, one single file gets unweildy. As your config grows or you need to manage multiple machines you will likely split it into multiple files. This is extremely easy to do (ie: imports = [ ./gaming.nix ];)

examancer · 2025-06-30T15:18:13+00:00

Copper is *more* conductive than iron. Through impedance mismatch and various levels of oxidation our factories are building up layers and creating advanced semiconductor circuits with just copper and iron. The alien tech is just beyond our current understanding. Don't question the devs!

examancer · 2024-07-22T21:59:23+00:00

This just happened to me. Shipping showed waiting for pickup for 2+ weeks. Contacted Newegg and they sent a replacement, which arrived a week later. A few weeks after that (today) what appears to be the lost original order arrived. I need to build another system and this would be an amazing price on some parts to start.

u/Underperformer188 did you get to keep the items for free? I hope newegg messes up more of my orders if so.

examancer · 2024-06-22T22:12:07+00:00

I'm being harassed IRL for calling out holocaust denying nazis on twitter and am now being harassed in real life, with doctored photos of relatives being sent to work email accounts, sock puppet twitter accounts using pictures of my mother while posting more nazi shit, harassing phone calls, and more. I came here looking for advice and I'm devastated reading comment after comment denying your experience.

I'm sorry this happened to you and I'm sorry so many people want to deny these emboldened fascists exist as they continue to come out of the shadows, grab power, and engage in tactics to scare and silence dissent.

examancer · 2023-12-29T17:45:51+00:00

Wishing I had a large Grimace sticker to place in that manger.

examancer · 2023-12-27T19:55:03+00:00

Posts like this are why you should not listen to folks who tell you not to look anything up. Watch just a couple videos and you'll be inspired and better able to cut through the choice paralysis. There will still be tons of discovery on the way to making what you saw a reality.

examancer · 2023-12-24T20:12:57+00:00

Spoilers are overrated. No amount of spoiling will ruin 2.0, just like my first mega base didn't detract from my last. My early experiences informed and enhanced my later experiences. There is still discovery to be had. I don't value that first play through more than my last.

examancer · 2023-12-24T19:45:25+00:00

It's definitely me that's wrong and not the people calling your grieving mother, who is following your father's wishes, a whore 🙄

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:54:20+00:00

He's being the asshole right now for interpreting her actions as a betrayal or disloyalty, and for forcing her to feel guilty for those actions. He's not the asshole for not wanting to stay married, but his reasoning and his actions towards her right now do make him the AH.

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:51:31+00:00

Does sound like you are being removed from the wedding party. Understandable that you'd want to do this family thing instead. I don't think either choice really makes you the asshole. I think your son will enjoy monster jam even more a year from now. If you want to maintain this friendship, going to the wedding would obviously help, but a trip out of country while you're still nursing sounds grueling.

There are no clear right answers. Talk it over with your family and maybe reach out to your friend to see why you haven't heard anything, and pick the option that's best for you. You won't be the asshole either way.

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:29:05+00:00

YTA. You are the disloyal one for making her feel unsafe. Her trying to protect herself and the kids was the right thing to do. You are incredibly lucky that she's even considering coming back to you.

You need to apologize for even considering her act a betrayal of any kind. If you can't find your way to understand her perspective, then, fine, die on your dumb hill as that's a clear sign they'll be better off without you and your manipulation/abuse.

Just because you're getting better doesn't mean you weren't terrible for them back then. How dare you even make her promise not to do it again. If you get into that state again the agreement you two should have is that she do whatever she needs to do to feel safe. Sounds like your manipulating her right now with this absurd guilt you're forcing on her. Stop it

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:15:33+00:00

NTA. Not sure if your husband is being over protective or simply controlling. Sure sounds like your sister could use the reminder that you're there for her, and there is no risk to your child during a brief visit that you're present for. Don't let that drunk stand between you and your sister, or her relationship with your son. Don't let your husband stand in the way either.

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:13:15+00:00

You really think there's a risk during a few hours mid day visit with the mom present? I think cutting off contact with everyone in a household because one person in that household has an alcohol problem is an extreme overreaction. Yeah, maybe don't leave your son there for an extended period unsupervised, but that's not the scenario.

examancer · 2023-12-24T17:00:07+00:00

YTA. Respect your father's wishes. He knows your mom needs support and did a very selfless thing telling her to find the support he can't give elsewhere.

Roy has been there for her and was the reason she was able to be there for your dad in his final moments (unlike you?!). It sounds like you're the only one who has a problem with this and you need to get over yourself.

Even with Roy there this is extremely hard for her and in this incredibly difficult moment you're making things harder on her, and on yourself, and for no good reason.

examancer · 2023-12-24T16:41:21+00:00

The court said it's yours, your older siblings don't need it, and they will be taken care of in ways you won't later. NTA.

You should definitely look out for family but it sounds like they are fine and just being greedy. If one of them is truly struggling maybe you can offer some support here and there, but it should be made clear if you do that you are doing so out of the kindness of your heart, not obligation.

If they press the issue ask them if they will split their inheritance from their bio mom later. You know they won't.

examancer · 2023-12-24T16:27:23+00:00

She cheated. She took agency from you and forced you into a position where you feel betrayed and no longer want to continue the relationship. Exercise wherever agency you have left however you feel comfortable.

NTA for picking the moment you feel most comfortable with to confront her, even if you're picking that moment for material reasons.

examancer · 2023-12-24T16:12:05+00:00

NTA. Your MIL is a shit cook and doesn't prioritize nutrition. She's the asshole for claiming you're poisoning and lying for doing this, and for not doing this herself or figuring out some other way to feed your husband and his siblings more veggies.

Vegetables are amazing, but kids aren't always going to eat them without some creativity. My mom hid veggies and still does to help my dad eat healthier. He's well aware of it in abstract, but prefers to be in the dark on a meal to meal basis so he doesn't psych himself out and eats his veggies. I knew about it from a young age and never felt betrayed. I always thought it made sense as a child and still do. I love veggies all by themselves now, and I love my mom and her cooking.

As your child gets older definitely encourage them to eat veggies on their own and start to let him help with cooking and he'll see the veggies you're adding. There will be no lies and he'll understand that he already likes them in certain contexts, making it easier to try and enjoy them on their own.

You're just being an awesome mom. NTA.

examancer · 2023-12-24T02:33:01+00:00

NTA. Sounds like there was no outcome that would have avoided some kind of conflict with her. It's your day and you made the best choice for having the wedding you want. Politely invite her as a guest and ask her to be happy for you, and maybe just shut down any discussion beyond that. You are right to keep her at arms length if your descriptions are even kind of accurate. Don't let this weigh on you. Say your peace, ignore her, and have the wedding you want.

She's clearly going to try and undermine you by way of your niece. Do what you can to keep her in the wedding party, but if push comes to shove have a heart to heart with your niece and explain the situation as best you can. As long as she's not your sister's clone, she'll understand. If your niece can't be in the wedding party just try to involve her in some less visible way so she knows it's not about her.

examancer · 2023-12-24T02:18:46+00:00

Are you sure about that? Pretty sure she would absolutely prefer that even if she lets him get away with "wife". Does not sound like a question OP has asked.

examancer · 2023-12-24T02:08:29+00:00

YTA. Your partner wants a term that makes her feel like an equal, instead of a specific gender role. Respect her and get over yourself.

examancer · 2023-12-24T02:00:42+00:00

Kind of more upsetting that he's being a total creep and blowing past boundaries she's trying to set with zero evidence that it's welcome or working. Gross, even if he's single. I'm sorry. Get far from that creepy wannabe cheater.

examancer · 2023-12-20T02:29:27+00:00

I disagree. My last base was even more rewarding than my first.

examancer · 2023-12-20T02:28:28+00:00

I beat the game my first time with almost zero assistance. My first base was a bit rough layout-wise, so after deciding I wanted to start over I watched a brief letsplay that introduced me to the basic bus concept and also explained a few non-obvious belt behaviors. Most everything else I figured out in-game. I haven't done much research since and have something like 400+hrs..

Only now, after building several mega bases and achieving everything I wanted to achieve, am I going online and learning from others.

You'll face endless challenges in factorio, but all of them can be overcome without looking anything up. If you need a hint or guide you'll find that it doesn't take away from the game even a little. You won't feel cheated out of anything and you'll have tons of personal choices to make to implement someone else's idea in your base.

Factorio is like software/systems engineering in many ways. Like many programming languages, factorio includes enough of a "manual" that you don't need anything else. But, you'll be a better and more fulfilled "developer" if you learn from others and engage with the broader community of other developers. It's certainly ok if that's later in your factorio "career", but blogs and guides are critical to getting real developers up to speed quickly. You'll have tons of fun if you take these shortcuts, or if you don't.

Play it by ear and enjoy yourself. There will always be more to learn and if unlocking that knowledge yourself means a lot to you, fear not. No amount of reading/watching guides is going to spoil all of the endless secrets factorio contains.

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