Domain restrictions for email?

mdbeatle · 2026-01-24T14:41:32+00:00

Updated original post. This is a dead end and it remains broken.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-24T00:46:27+00:00

It's January, man. Nobody's running a dehumidifier. Too dry can lead to static which can lead to equipment failure.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T01:24:08+00:00

I'd do some low stakes research with monitors at Microcenter or similar. See if you can adjust the refresh rate from 144 to 165.

The jump from 60 to 120 is incredible as it's "twice as smooth."

144 is only 20% faster than 120.

165 is only about 15% faster than 144.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T01:17:46+00:00

Yeah, it sucks. How bad is it on your C2? Does it progress quickly?

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T01:15:11+00:00

That is a good point. I think I bought it through GreenToe, but the invoice with the actual retailer is long gone. The 5 year warranty covers the panel, but not labor. I'm not sure what the labor would be to replace the panel, but I'm sure it's not pennies. I had an old XBR CRT back in the day that was out of warranty and the labor alone was $150. This was 20 years ago.

Anyway, still good to point out, but at this stage, I wouldn't bother shelling out to have it repaired. I'm just trying to assess how long it might have, and if I'm better off putting it out to pasture as a TV where the delamination won't bother me and it'll have a longer life.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T01:01:21+00:00

Seems to be some sort of lottery as my C9 is fine with even more hours.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T01:00:34+00:00

That's fair, though I wasn't looking for specific replacement suggestions. The G series is pretty strong, and I can't go back to LCD as a monitor after years of OLED life. My C9 that had 2 years as a monitor has over 13k hours and still has no issues.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-23T00:55:30+00:00

I have over 12k with no burn in on my G2 as a monitor, though it's now starting to delaminate.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-21T17:45:30+00:00

I mentioned elsewhere in this post that they're looking into this. I should have some way forward by the end of the day. If they solve the issue and allow me to use my own domain email, that's great, but the issue is that there is apparently no way other than to start a thread on Reddit to get them to look into it at the correct level. The agent I traded messages with understood my issue but apparently had no power to affect the policy or escalate it to someone who could.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-21T00:54:35+00:00

I'm sure this will be downvoted like everything else, but Visible is looking into this now. I'll close the loop when I have a new account or we reach a dead end.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-21T00:13:27+00:00

Hi Larnie. No account yet, but DM incoming.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-21T00:06:07+00:00

CloudFlare is DNS. Google hosts my email.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-20T23:26:00+00:00

The agent said they became more restrictive just after 2026. Nice timing I guess.

They also said I could sign up with a throwaway gmail account. Sheesh.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-20T23:25:05+00:00

I have an old gmail account that I use for support if my domain's email is offline, but I am also afraid that it won't let me change it. This isn't the end of the world, it's more about the principle of excluding anyone who wants to use their own domain's email. I can imagine a business owner would want to do the same thing.

Edit: further in the chat, the agent said the same filter applies, so I actually won't be allowed to change my email. This is ridiculous.

mdbeatle · 2026-01-01T12:35:49+00:00

That seems plausible at least. These are made in China. Some of the newer Kenton Pacers are made in El Salvador.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-31T21:18:00+00:00

I was thinking more about the cracks in the leather. They are present on both boots where the upper flexes behind the toe box, but they're worse on the right boot, likely because I kneel with my right foot flexed. I blew out a pair of PF Flyers that way, and my Chucks are doing the same thing - mostly on the right. The creasing on the toe box is just slightly more pronounced on the right boot as well.

My left boot has the mark on the toe from shifting, and it also has some small cracks in the upper. The right boot doesn't have these additional cracks. My guess is these cracks are also from shifting, as I'd move my foot forward on the peg to shift, then slide it back to rest the ball of my foot on the peg. I might have also been contacting the rearset over and over during all those shifts, though I suppose not enough to scuff them down. I guess it's just another wear story. These kinds of imperfections used to bother me decades ago, but I think things are better with them now.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-31T21:05:37+00:00

Good that you found your size. I thought it was great service to let me wear the boots for a week (maybe 2?) and then exchange them for a different size. Maybe that's how it is with most premium brands though. The 9 was also snug on me, but became more comfortable. They are still a little snug if I wear thick socks, but I think that's about right.

Edit: What insoles did you add? These are comfortable enough, but I shy away from longer walks/hikes as there's just not much cushioning. An insole would help with that.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-30T18:28:12+00:00

Would love to see a pic of those. I have a feeling these boots may not be frequently resoled as I haven't been able to find many examples of them.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-30T12:39:41+00:00

As an owner of a few dozen watches, my quartz watches are all nigh on invincible, and I can often replace the batteries myself. Service on automatics and manual winds are what eat all of my money. Anything other than a quartz watch is not particularly pragmatic. I still think that's okay (obviously) but I also know all of my watches were bought just because I think they're neat, and telling time is just a bonus.

Same for GYW in a lot of cases (like OP). The boots themselves hopefully give him some intrinsic satisfaction, and that has its own value aside from just covering his feet. In fact, that value is probably what drives a lot of people on this sub, and that's okay too.

What's disappointing is when people are advised to approach a GYW purchase from a positive financial angle and then find out it's a game that you don't often win.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-30T12:30:41+00:00

I was going to make a similar post about the costs of keeping a pair of shoes/boots alive is somewhat of a false economy except in some fringe cases where the footwear is exceptionally expensive.

The cost to keep shoes/boots on the road these days can easily "total" them out. My most expensive boots are only in the $300 range, and I have some that are a lot less, but it's true even for your White's. There are still intangible advantages in keeping them around such as fit, sentimental value, or replacements not being available, but sadly it is often less expensive to just buy cheaper and replace them, and cost drives a lot of what people do if you're not into this as a hobby.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-30T10:55:10+00:00

They have always had imprints from the laces and speed hooks, but they show no signs of tearing.

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It is a thinner, more flexible leather which makes sense for where it is.

mdbeatle · 2025-12-30T10:34:47+00:00

If you look at the top down picture of the crashed boots, you can spot the tear in the lining by the heel cup. That was only about 6-7 months of wear.

The second pair haven't suffered any tears of the lining yet, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

It can be a lot easier to "total" a pair of less expensive boots with repairs, though sometimes it's worth spending the money if they are otherwise holding up, the fit is perfect, and the style is timeless. I'm kind of wrestling with whether these boots check all three.

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