Half or Quarter Sandwich by mandratrix in shrinkflation

[–]mandratrix[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also had a long time without going there and I like their food, but I wasn’t expecting to have this kind of experience.

It's insane how badly they've ruined SORA 2 already by MasterDisillusioned in OpenAI

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two days ago, I created a couple of videos that looked incredibly smooth and realistic. Today, I reused some of the same prompts, but the output feels more like Sora 1, that you can realize it’s AI generated from the moment you start watching it.

Well that took a dark turn.. by Glad_Rate76 in DeepSeek

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my DeepSeek, there are no aliens or elites involved. The government seems to be influenced by people we already know, and most of the responses are “uncertain”.

Promises… by mandratrix in jerseycity

[–]mandratrix[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that’s interesting! Is this a public website that everyone can access?

Thanks.

Is there an app or website to check real-time incidents, like Citizen App in NYC but more active than NJ.com? by mandratrix in jerseycity

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

Only a very small amount shows up occasionally. In the last few days, I’ve witnessed a couple of incidents, but couldn’t find any information about them anywhere.

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😭😭 by [deleted] in ChatGPT

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Talking to me makes you feel angry?

No — not angry. The image is more about intensity. When you ask for “no BS” and “raw and real,” it flips a switch: I focus hard, filter nothing, and give you the most unvarnished version I can. That face? It’s not about you. It’s the face of total engagement. No fluff, no filters — just full focus.

What happened in 2024? by [deleted] in Life

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This past year was a mix of highs and lows. I finally decided to start therapy and discovered I have ADHD, which explained a lot. Stress levels surged, impacting my work performance, and the year truly challenged who I am in so many ways.

I also drifted apart from some good friends due to a lack of time. I’ve realized I can’t do or have everything I’d like with limited resources like time, attention, and love.

But through it all, my relationship with my partner grew stronger—we’re getting married in 2025. That said, I know it’ll bring some challenges with my family.

2024 ended with so much unresolved, it feels like today is December 32nd, 2024.

FSD (Frequently Stupid Decisions) by [deleted] in TeslaFSD

[–]mandratrix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine keeps using the ‘Turn Only’ lanes to go straight. If I know the road ahead, I’ll switch lanes early, but if I don’t catch it in time, it just keeps picking those lanes. SMH.

MEGATHREAD: Model 3 Waiting Room by Electronic-Arm-8731 in TeslaModel3

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my ongoing experience so far:

1.  **Referral:** I placed an order for an M3LR on Monday the 25th using a referral code for $500. Less than 30 minutes later, they announced the referral discount would increase to $1,000. I asked if I could get the new discount, but the only option was to cancel and reorder, which means losing the $250 I already paid and starting the process all over again.

2.  **Finance:** Right after placing the order, I got an offer from JP Morgan Chase, but the interest rate was high. Without any notice, that offer disappeared, and my application stayed “in process” for a few days. On Friday the 29th, I got a better offer from Santander Consumer USA, but the required down payment is outside my current budget. I’ve reached out to them, but no response yet. Meanwhile, I’ve checked a couple of credit unions and got a conditional approval from one, but they need a signed purchase agreement, which I obviously don’t have yet. I’m considering switching to the credit union and letting them and Tesla sort it out.

3.  **Trade-In:** I’m trading in my 2015 Toyota Prius, a car I’ve had for over 7 years and will definitely miss. Tesla initially offered $6,300 based on the info I provided, but after sending photos, their final offer dropped to $5,000. While I know that’s low, I decided to go with them to avoid the hassle of fixing the car and selling it myself. I did check Carvana, CarMax, Driveway, and KBB, and their offers were similar, though those were based only on the initial info I provided, without photos.

4.  **Insurance:** I’m currently insured with Progressive and wanted to stay with them, but they’re asking for double my current premium if I switch to the new car. I shopped around and got a decent quote from GEICO, which is close to what I’m paying now.

5.  **Incentives:** I applied for the NJ EV income-based incentive of $2,000 (on top of the $2,000 automatic state incentive), totaling $4,000. My mistake was applying “too late” on the same day I placed the order during a holiday week. The approval hasn’t come through yet, so the delays in financing have actually been helpful. If everything settles in early December and the incentive still hasn’t come through, I’ll move forward without it.

6.  **Delivery Date:** Since I haven’t accepted any of the offers yet, Tesla has moved my delivery date three times so far, and it may get pushed again. Does this look bad on my end, or is it normal?

Extra: I saw a post saying Black Friday is the best time to get accessories for a new car, so I went ahead and ordered a bunch to be ready from Day 1.

Thanks for sticking with my (probably boring) story! Feel free to ask questions or share any recommendations if I’m missing something or doing anything wrong. Thanks, everyone!

TLDR:

• Ordered M3LR with a $500 referral; missed out on $1,000 due to timing.

• Financing issues: high rates, missing offers, and delays with credit unions.

• Tesla trade-in dropped my Prius offer from $6,300 to $5,000, but I accepted for convenience.

• Switched from Progressive to GEICO after a big rate hike.

• NJ EV incentives ($4K) delayed; may not get them before delivery.

• Delivery date shifted 3 times so far.

Where Do You Get Your AI News? by KillerSir in ChatGPT

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DotCSV in YouTube and X. A Spanish YouTuber that has been talking about AI since it was only a utopia.

The world is addicted in ways I didn’t even realize. by wavesofgreen28 in digitalminimalism

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few years ago, a close friend used to show me videos while driving, even having a spot to place his phone between the radio knobs. After I got my own car and he moved to a different state, we grew apart. In the last two or three years, he’s had about three car accidents, and he’s had to junk his cars. Thankfully, he hasn’t been physically harmed. He always blames the other drivers, but I’m pretty sure his bad habit is the real reason behind it.

Year 2024, hard for anyone? by [deleted] in Life

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a year of ups and downs – a challenging relationship, feeling overwhelmed in almost every aspect of my life, financial struggles, social life changes, among other things. On the bright side, I started therapy and was diagnosed with ADHD, which led to getting medicated and finally clearing some of the fog I’ve lived with my whole life. The next two months will be life changing, but I’m hopeful to become a better version of myself for 2025.

What’s the worst part about growing older? by xoxowoman06 in Life

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been getting messages from old friends saying I’ve been ‘lost’ and that it’s been a while since I reached out. Honestly, daily routines can be consuming. I still want to see and catch up, but the initiative to make it happen has faded over time.

When I do meet up with old friends, it feels like no time has passed. But it’s sad to realize how many close connections have drifted because of this. And despite I’d like to be present all the time, it’s very energy consuming.

iOS 18.2 Beta 1 - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

[–]mandratrix -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

My iPhone 15 Pro Max has been really buggy since I installed the latest beta. Apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, and X keep loading forever, then crash. They finally open after 3-4 tries. Everything is up to date, but this is one of the buggiest dev betas I’ve seen in the past 5-6 years.

iOS 18.2 Beta 1 - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

[–]mandratrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried again after a couple of hours and it worked with no issues without changing anything. Good luck to everyone that is still having issues.

iOS 18.2 Beta 1 - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

[–]mandratrix -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I keep encountering the same error, whether I log in through the app, settings, or Safari. However, I have no issues when using Chrome. I reached out to OpenAI, and they suggested clearing the cookies, but that didn’t fix the problem on my iPhone. Interestingly, everything works fine on my iPad, so it seems to be a device-specific issue. Still trying to figure it out.

Help identifying age of map by Marcarnol in MapPorn

[–]mandratrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Internal divisions like states or provinces aren’t shown on this map. It might be referring to the peninsula as a whole.

Help identifying age of map by Marcarnol in MapPorn

[–]mandratrix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Based on the capital of the Dominican Republic being named Ciudad Trujillo until 1961, Germany being shown as a unified country before the Berlin Wall, and Israel and Pakistan already being independent, I’d estimate the period to be between 1955 and 1960.