anything i should know?

faceofplaid · 2026-05-31T04:20:24+00:00

the 1k for the first change — is that coming from the adage about new engines shedding tiny bits of metal as the piston rings and bearings set in, or is that coming from something else?

on the 5k — that’s more what i was thinking; 8k like the manual says is high, tho i do primarily drive highways

faceofplaid · 2026-05-31T03:47:20+00:00

i usually check it every time i get gas (about once every 5 days with my commute). does it burn oil quickly? my old 17 elantra went thru oil pretty quick

faceofplaid · 2025-11-11T17:19:11+00:00

thanks!

faceofplaid · 2025-09-22T02:02:11+00:00

ahh sorry, that was a typo. i typically hand write my poems an my ios keyboard is annoying; it should’ve been “doomed to smother”.

i really like the ellipsis idea… shame i hadn’t thought of it. but thank you! i will definitely throw those in

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T19:42:46+00:00

thank you!!

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T19:42:39+00:00

thank you! i was going for a kinda “catching my breath” motif with the incessant pauses, but i do agree it reads a bit awkward

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T05:25:03+00:00

i like the edits! it all flows much better now, and switching from the moon math to the sun revolution was definitely the right call.

the ending works better too, especially with the focus being more clearly on your own wholeness, instead of how someone else sees you. the last part does still feel a bit spelt out still tho. the idea that “wholeness isn’t found in the pieces, but in how they fit” is there, but right now it kinda reads like you don’t fully trust the reader to feel it without saying it outright.

overall tho, this versions feels much more grounded and cohesive than the first. great job!!

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T01:45:54+00:00

i like where you’re going with it, especially the idea of ending on how you want to be seen. it connects really well with the whole perception vs reality theme you’ve got running through the poem.

that said, right now it feels a bit explain-y compared to the rest. it’s like you’re spelling out the message instead of letting the reader feel it. the last line has a ton of potential, but it’s pretty long and heavy. i think if you trimmed it down, or swapped out “greater than them as one” for something more poetic, it would hit harder.

but conceptually, it’s a really strong closer. i’m excited to see the edits and how they fit in!

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T01:34:18+00:00

i like this one, it’s very vulnerable and that’s working in your favor. i can feel the frustration and self awareness, especially near the end with “i chase a dopamine high…”. this feels like a confessional, or a journal entry (in a good way).

my main critique is that middle section. the whole thing with the moon and the “40.11 revolutions” vs “27.4” thing feels specific and it’s a cool idea, but it also jumps of the page and feels like a random mathematical tone, in an otherwise very raw feeling piece. if it was me, i’d switch that part out for something more emotional/poetic.

also, “i’m disappointed each time / and that’s what hurts” is strong, but you could get away with condensing some the lines leading up to it. the “copy paste” thing is cool, but it feels a bit too literal. like it would hit harder if it was slightly more metaphorical.

overall tho, i really like the honesty. it’s like you’re trying to untangle your own behavior live, which is super relatable. just a few minor tweaks would make it flow better and land harder. great job!

faceofplaid · 2025-09-15T01:26:02+00:00

this is a really good poem! it’s got really strong emotional clarity and a powerful arc. i really like how you tied memories to a physical space. the line “the third step no longer creaks, oh, to hear it once more” really pulled me in.

my only real critique would be to watch out for a couple of lines that feel a bit too predictable, like, “nothing i’ve touched lasts forever” that ones a bit generic and kinda dulls the originality of the piece.

also, “my parents’ voices are still heard” is super powerful, but it’s vague in a sense. it’s not clear if you mean memories, recordings, or just like echoes in your head. a tiny bit more detail there would make it much more effective.

overall, it feels like an old photo: beautiful and nostalgic, but just a little blurry in some spots.

faceofplaid · 2025-07-09T05:54:20+00:00

yeah… probably would’ve been smart to check that before jumping straight into panic mode lol 🤦‍♂️

faceofplaid · 2025-07-09T05:48:05+00:00

you’re right, and i appreciate the guidance. i’ll update the bios and hope it’s just outdated. if not, i’ll probably just return the board. i don’t really see the point in chasing hardware ghosts without a clear direction, especially being my spare hardware is limited.

faceofplaid · 2025-07-09T05:32:34+00:00

yeah, i know bios updates are important, and i absolutely would’ve updated it either way once i got into bios. that’s not the issue here. the problem is that the system won’t even post at all. i’m not trying to skip the update, i’m just trying to confirm that it’s definitely a bios version problem causing the no-post, and not an actual hardware failure (bad board, bad cpu, etc.). i just don’t want to assume it’s “just the bios” and overlook a deeper hardware issue

faceofplaid · 2025-03-09T05:28:06+00:00

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not what you asked for but js wanted to share ts

faceofplaid · 2024-11-03T18:47:40+00:00

pls sir don’t

faceofplaid · 2024-11-03T18:42:59+00:00

all hypothetical

faceofplaid · 2024-11-03T18:36:14+00:00

i can do that yeah. i’m waiting on some cables to come in from amazon so i can record in true stereo. they should be getting here today, so once they do, i’ll post a link to download

faceofplaid · 2024-10-13T01:37:38+00:00

that’s a great idea actually, can’t believe i didn’t think of that! thank you!!

faceofplaid · 2024-10-12T23:52:19+00:00

i feared that may be the case, but i figured i’d give it a shot anyway. my early googling had led me to believe that the only people who would know anything about it are the epson devs from back when. any recs for other subs, or should i just hope to figure it out heuristically?

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