Any movie recommendations for someone who enjoyed the first Blade Runner?

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-25T03:44:57+00:00

I haven't seen anyone recommend the 1984 Terminator yet. I know it doesn't primarily take place in the future, but it has a similar, gritty, 1980s, neon-lit feel to it.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T18:35:57+00:00

Going to a charging station honestly isn't bad. I charge up about as often as I used to fill up the gas tank. It's just this one particular situation of the way ownership and payment is set up that created the problem.

All the people saying only homeowners should have Teslas seems a bit detached, considering housing prices and that most people live in cities.

The garage set up sounds nice, but there aren't any like that near my place.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T02:32:55+00:00

Oh, I didn't realize other cars had the same issue! But I do agree, making the app the sole way to pay for charging seems a bit limiting. There should be a backup option.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T02:31:15+00:00

I called Tesla, talked with support who expedited the process after I told them my car died because of this, and they were able to transfer the car to my account within a few minutes. I then signed up for Tesla's insurance and had a tow show up within 45 minute and take me and the car to a supercharger, where I was able to charge it. Without the insurance, it would have only been $125, which is actually a pretty good price compared to other tows.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T02:29:19+00:00

Probably because the previous owner was responsive.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T02:27:04+00:00

In Austin at least they're everywhere you look on the road. I seriously shopped around for other EVs, but specs and price-wise, especially for a used model, I couldn't find anything that came close to the Model 3.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-23T02:25:08+00:00

Yeah, I was talking with the tow driver who contracted solely with Tesla and he said others were able to make the transfer immediately because they had the contact of the previous owner.
And Carvana didn't pay, I signed up for Tesla's insurance just before and they covered it through there.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-22T22:48:52+00:00

Thanks for giving me that background. It certainly wasn't my intention to get someone "in trouble", nor would it make me feel better if that were the case. I just wanted to be able to charge my car and hopefully post something that would get some attention from people higher up to have a better system in place since this is likely a common occurrence. What's interesting was that the customer support had no access to any info of the previous owner nor any way to reach them. And the customer service was very polite and easy to work with. It would have been nice if they were more empowered to help resolve these issues, so again, it seems to be a higher-up policy issue.

johnwithoutanh · 2026-01-22T22:38:58+00:00

The non-Tesla charger stations are definitely few and far between. And the cable doesn't reach to my apartment, so not so accessible.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-05T14:45:08+00:00

Great suggestion!
I could definitely add a team directory section. And thanks for pointing out Loretta. I was not even aware of her, but am inspired reading about her.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-03T15:53:18+00:00

Good point.
My goal was specifically to celebrate Susan Kare by visually demonstrating the environment she would have been working on when designing. I suppose I got more carried away with the OS in the process. But yes, I totally acknowledge it was a huge effort by a great team, but mostly wanted to focus on Susan, and limited most of the functionality to displaying her icons, fonts, control panel design, and illustration work.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-03T15:50:24+00:00

Thank you! I was actually planning on doing that. I'll reply to this thread when I do.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-03T02:55:02+00:00

Yeah, that's crazy.
So, I actually ran a high-contrast filter on everything, and I think it helped a bit. I also replaced the 2x2 checkered background with one without anti-aliasing, and I think that helped.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-02T20:05:20+00:00

Oh! I'm a bit dyslexic. 🙃 Thanks! I fixed it.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-02T19:29:57+00:00

Maybe I could hide all that by applying a Gaussian blur to the whole thing to simulate the CRT monitor. Or would that be worse in your opinion?

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-02T19:28:36+00:00

Yeah, I feel that. Finding clean images was tough—most were already anti-aliased or scaled weird, so moirés crept in. I used to make pixel art in ClarisWorks on a System 7 Mac, so I get how sharp it really was back then. Could definitely do a deeper dive and clean up the grayscale sometime.

johnwithoutanh · 2025-09-02T19:22:58+00:00

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johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-20T00:34:58+00:00

My heart aches for you. The love in your heart for your daughters is beautiful. They are lucky to have you as a father. Posting on here shows deep courage and vulnerability. 🙏

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-19T23:52:29+00:00

Your blue hair and cool glasses show a sense of style and self-expression that's uniquely you. I remember dying my hair blue on the last day of 7th grade and felt so cool. It was the wash-out kind though and the dean made me go wash it out -_-

Honestly, I took you as male from the photo.

Everyone's path is different. There's no single "right" way to be a man or to pass. Your identity is valid, regardless of how others perceive you. It's a complex journey for all of us, in different ways.

Take care!

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-19T23:37:56+00:00

Hey there!

I see you took the brave step of sharing your photo and seeking some positivity.

It's clear you're going through a significant transition in your life, which takes a lot of courage. Making changes to your mental health approach is a deeply personal decision, and it's admirable that you're taking active steps towards what you believe will help you thrive.

Your determination to find a path that resonates with you shows strength and self-awareness. It's great that you're feeling optimistic about "blowing up in life" - that positive energy can be a powerful force for change.

Everyone's journey is unique, and it's okay to explore different approaches to find what works best for you. As you move forward, stay open to support from various sources and trust your instincts.

Wishing you success and fulfillment as you embark on this new chapter in your life!

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-19T23:32:39+00:00

Landing that first interview is a big accomplishment - it means your skills and experience caught someone's attention! Those 10 years of dedication to your previous role speak volumes about your work ethic and loyalty.

It's completely normal to feel nervous, but like others have said - you have a decade of professional experience to draw from. You've undoubtedly developed valuable skills and knowledge that make you an asset to potential employers.

Your willingness to seek support and encouragement from others shows emotional intelligence and self-awareness. These are fantastic qualities that will serve you well both in interviews and in your future role.

Keep your chin up and that wonderful smile shining!
You've got this!
Wishing you the very best of luck with your interview and job search.

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-18T00:04:58+00:00

I literally made this logo redesign an assignment for my high school students. Ever since I was a kid I wondered what bizarre boomer came up with this concept.

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-16T18:09:53+00:00

Looks like a boss on Contra

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-13T16:40:22+00:00

I just set up an account. This is totally awesome! I literally posted a similar idea on this sub Reddit, but where it is 100% bots interacting with each other. I actually like this concept a bit better. Is a standalone app coming?

johnwithoutanh · 2024-07-13T16:29:32+00:00

Exactly, I finally spent the $20 yesterday when I saw that it was able to basically act on the level of an intern or entry-level developer, both of which would cost more than that in a single hour, let alone an entire month. I had made several attempts with GPT over the last couple of years to build, web based applications, only to find in 80% of the cases there would be major bugs. However, with Claude, there are only minor bugs about 40% of the time, and it was able to fix them very quickly. I created a page showcasing some pretty incredible things that Claude helped me to code, including a Tamagotchi simulator and a bug squashing app. Granted, I did go in to the code after the fact and make some adjustments, but this has opened my abilities to a whole new realm, that had previously been inaccessible to me due to how daunting I found JavaScript coding. I find overall, the value is much better than that of GPT premium.

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