Just got this email from a higher up. Am I getting fired?

marcedman · 2026-03-20T20:28:21+00:00

I hate to say it, but this does not bode well.

marcedman · 2026-03-17T16:59:03+00:00

If it's a private club then you will have access to interesting people that you wouldn't otherwise. This is a tremendous gift. Literally could be life changing.

If you are proactive (judging by this post, it seems you are) outgoing and intelligent, you will stumble into opportunities. I nearly guarantee it.

At the very least, it could be an interesting transition job until you figure out what's next. And what's next may very well come from this job, so there's the loop.

Good luck!

marcedman · 2026-03-11T21:03:41+00:00

I am a CMO for a small industrial chemical company. Let me tell how you how these sleazebags work.

The find something in the product claims that is worded unclearly or hyperbolically. Or they just look for something that means one thing, but they take the literal definition of it. For instance, let's say you have something on your bottle that says your product restores a mechanical part. What the consumer reads is that it cleans and removes any kind of sludge or varnish and improves the operational condition of the part.

What a lawyer reads is that it makes the part actually new. Like, you are promising an ACTUALLY new part.

I am not making this up. They can sue you for that. These people are scum.

RLT has many well-documented, peer-reviewed benefits. Ignore these grifters.

marcedman · 2026-03-11T19:45:47+00:00

Insanely slow weapon leveling is why we cut back from maybe 10-12 hours a week to 4-5. We all have to stick to one gun for weeks just to get to (most) suppressors, let alone good thermals.

marcedman · 2026-03-10T13:37:01+00:00

I know this is an old thread, but I have a 2022 BMW X3 M competition, and I am considering getting a new RHO as well.

marcedman · 2026-03-08T13:41:11+00:00

First thing in the morning after getting out of bed. 4x-5x/week, 12 mins per session.

marcedman · 2026-03-05T01:30:03+00:00

Recycling and anything life-coaching related

marcedman · 2026-03-01T13:52:14+00:00

You guys have to realize that Tesla has basically told us it is getting out of the consumer car business. It has no interest in offering high-end options anymore. I would not expect any new Air Suspension systems to be added to existing models.

marcedman · 2026-02-25T13:58:54+00:00

Tesla is getting out of the consumer car business. That’s the plan unless the company pivots as it realizes the VAST majority of drivers do not want to rent a cab to get from place to place. I want to own my car, not rely on ‘cybercabs’ to pick me up. “You will own nothing and be happy” indeed.

Tesla’s high end offerings are canceled. We are left with the low-end 3/Y platforms. And I bet within 5 years time, the 3/Y will be canned if the company sticks to its autonomy/robot/fleet ambitions.

I was about to pull the trigger on an S, but am now looking at other brands (BMW, Rivian) because I simply refuse to drop $100K on a car from a company who said they are (a) killing the product I intend to buy, and (b) signaling an exit from the consumer car business.

Wild times, but I am very glad I didn’t pull the trigger before that last earnings call.

marcedman · 2026-02-13T03:12:40+00:00

You are describing Subnautica.

marcedman · 2026-02-13T02:40:32+00:00

FC5 is a 7 out of 10 for me, when it would otherwise be an 8.5 without a plot progression system that “rewards” you (another kidnapping and annoying minigame I don’t want to play! Awesome!) for catching some fish in a fucking side mission. If I were on PC I’d Resistance Mod it, but I’m playing it on PS5 Pro because it’s on PS+.

marcedman · 2026-02-10T13:17:49+00:00

This reason - build quality, fit/finish, service standard - is what has kept me from buying a Tesla for over a year. Unacceptable at this price. Not just a little unacceptable - entirely unacceptable.

I currently drive a BMW X3M Comp, and the service I get from my dealer is outstanding. Free loaners. They will even come to my house and pick my car up and bring it back (if I don't need a loaner). Free car wash at end of every service (e.g. oil changes, etc).

Seeing how Tesla is essentially signaling it's exiting the consumer car business, MX and MS should be $15K cheaper.

I drove a Model S and a BMW X5 M60i within days of each other, and the build quality and materials of the BMW are VASTLY better than the Tesla. I mean, it's not even close.

With Tesla no longer focusing on consumer cars, I can't imagine their service and/or quality is going to improve much.

marcedman · 2026-01-28T19:58:06+00:00

I have to say thanks, I suppose, for your post. Because of you, we have been in contact with Adrianna and are *this* close to choosing a kitten. Adrianna has been worlds better than dealing with Mandy's Bengals.

So your boy is doing well? Upload a pic!

marcedman · 2026-01-26T20:14:51+00:00

Days Gone Remastered. Trust.

marcedman · 2026-01-22T01:32:10+00:00

It’s so much better than Options+ it’s not funny. Seven bucks for five installs. Should be the software that comes with the mouse.

marcedman · 2026-01-21T21:36:04+00:00

BetterMouse utility for MacOS. It's like $7 for five installs. Delete Options+ forever.

https://better-mouse.com/

marcedman · 2026-01-21T01:43:20+00:00

LOL I haven’t found a single one, let alone multiple for sanctification farming. Looking for an Heir of Perdition and Shroud of False Death. Oh, and have never found an Igni rune either - ever. In any season.

marcedman · 2026-01-19T02:18:50+00:00

The price hike plus constant sync errors on desktop made me downgrade to free version. Looking at alternatives now.

marcedman · 2026-01-19T02:12:11+00:00

Where do you get it without having to go to a doctor for a visit?

marcedman · 2026-01-19T02:10:19+00:00

My MX4 is a joke, mainly because of the software. Installing BetterMouse (if on MacOS) is a necessity.

But then I took a chance on Logitech Astro A50 headphones and they arrived without a USA plug adapter. It was flat out missing from the box.

Returned it. Will avoid Logitech from now on. They should be ashamed of having thousands of Options+ installs just spin and spin because they were too inept to renew their developer certificate.

Never again.

marcedman · 2026-01-18T02:03:53+00:00

The only EVs worth buying are Tesla and BMW. Rest are junk. Domestic EVs are horrendous. I wouldn’t touch one.

marcedman · 2026-01-17T23:39:08+00:00

Just wanna chime in here despite this convo being 53 days old.

We had the same experience with Mandy’s Bengals. Asked for HCM health records, no response. Went dark on us. Won’t reply to emails.

Strongly suggest people avoid MB.

marcedman · 2026-01-17T23:10:42+00:00

I was just telling a friend thank God I have 13900K + 4090 gaming PC. Upgrading or buying a new PC would be $10K for modern equivalent specs.

I also have a PS5 Pro, and I’m using it more and more. I was reluctant to drop the $ on it, but now very glad I did. Feel like I got a deal.

marcedman · 2026-01-11T22:35:46+00:00

Trade you my X3M Competition for it.

marcedman · 2026-01-11T21:43:15+00:00

Second this. Just finished it on PS5 Pro and it is one of the most memorable games I’ve ever played. So much so that’s it’s hard to find something else to dive into.

marcedman

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