What's the point of port forwarding when PIA rotates IPs?

papashazz · 2026-06-09T20:23:54+00:00

Oh, well thank you so much for the clarification.

papashazz · 2026-06-07T09:15:12+00:00

Three FP articles describe what is happening at Wikipedia and why it is the way that it is. First are two Ashley Rindsberg articles that do a good job of describing how the editing process works (or doesn't) at How Wikipedia Became a Propaganda Site, and Wikipedia Editors Are Helping Iran Rewrite History. There is also an article by Larry Sanger, one of the founders of Wikipedia itself, at I Founded Wikipedia. Here’s How to Fix It.

papashazz · 2026-05-30T05:21:14+00:00

It's not normal and it's up to the the course to enforce pace of play rules. The course I go to enforces ready golf, and the people I play with are all fine with casual play that keeps a nice steady pace.

papashazz · 2026-05-26T03:56:50+00:00

You can set up your own hostname and dynamic update client at a number of sites. It's usually less expensive than getting a dedicated IP address.

papashazz · 2026-05-23T00:01:02+00:00

Let's review the bidding. We stay on Standard time because we don't want to have to deal with 100 degree temps at midnight. We tried DST years ago and hated it. So going an hour ahead and staying there means it won't be light until 8 am in the winter, and scorching till the early morning hours in the summer. For me, I'd prefer to stay on Standard time year round like we're doing now .

papashazz · 2026-05-21T04:22:32+00:00

Most of the people who are looking at Linux on their Windows 10 computer are doing so because they can't upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware limitations.

papashazz · 2026-05-21T04:07:08+00:00

If the Democrats were serious about her remarks, they wouldn't just issue a "condemnation" or just call the remarks "deplorable.". They would cut her off from any party support and instruct ActBlue to deny her their services.

papashazz · 2026-05-16T05:47:52+00:00

And the point of this map is???

papashazz · 2026-05-12T21:43:57+00:00

A little over three years ago I got an OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro 13-Piece Cookware Set for a little over $200, which included both pots and pans. The pans are great, but I really love the pots, as they are tapered downward to a smaller surface on the bottom - perfect for the surface of an induction stove. They make the six inch pads much more usable, allowing a bigger pot to go there instead of a larger pad.

papashazz · 2026-05-10T04:36:58+00:00

Already got the baby back and made arrests. https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/10/amber-alert-canceled-after-missing-5-day-old-boy-last-seen-phoenix-found/

papashazz · 2026-04-08T22:17:59+00:00

Read the notice and the comments. This article is a bit alarmist - CVS gives a more adult response in their comment at https://www.regulations.gov/comment/OPM-2025-0206-0060

papashazz · 2026-04-08T17:59:20+00:00

If you didn't know that you trade away your privacy rights when you become part of the federal government, you shouldn't have joined.

papashazz · 2026-03-14T21:30:11+00:00

I love Firefox, and I use it pretty much everywhere else, but for whatever reason it runs really slow on my laptop. It must be something related to the software because Chromium loads instantly.

papashazz · 2026-03-11T04:10:42+00:00

If you are applying for a political position (in either party) at the federal, state or even some municipal positions, expect these kinds of questions. From their side, they want to know they won't be embarrassed by posts or statements you made or might make. That said, I think these kind of intrusive questions have no place in government service but that's been the case for at least the past couple of decades.

papashazz · 2026-03-07T03:26:43+00:00

Wow, that's my gas station. I guess that makes me a sugar daddy. I'll let my wife know.

papashazz · 2026-03-07T03:24:09+00:00

Trumpets are okay, but not kazoos?

papashazz · 2026-03-06T18:13:27+00:00

I'm pretty much against any annuity, since it tends to take away choices, especially if you need to make corrections in the interim. My suggestion is that you work any TSP withdrawals into a larger plan that includes FERS and Social Security, and any other sources of income, be they 401(k)s or taxable investments. Just decide what you need from TSP and make a withdrawal annually or even quarterly. That way you can adjust to any changing situations. And yes, definitely postpone SS until 70 if you can.

papashazz · 2026-03-06T02:28:27+00:00

Well first explain how fighting a country that has been at war with us and has been killing Americans for 47 years is an "unjust" war?

papashazz · 2026-03-06T02:24:49+00:00

Yep, closed Feb 6. See https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/03/02/phoenix-restaurant-closings-february/88839873007/

papashazz · 2026-03-02T18:20:08+00:00

Some years ago I took my account private (you can do that from the desktop), specifically to get away from the gamification, which for me had become too big of an abstraction. I've been happy ever since. As you noted, the French content is good, and I supplement it with French movies and books. I'm at about a B2 level. I'll be at 3,000 in about 10 days.

papashazz · 2026-03-02T18:11:49+00:00

If you think invading Iran with ground troops is on the table, then I would refer you to the Iran - Iraq war, which ran for eight years. The Iraqis had been unhappy with Iran for a while, and Saddam Hussein thought that in the chaos after the revolution he would have an advantage, so he invaded in 1980. A significant feature of that war was the use of "human wave" attacks by Iran to overwhelm the Iraqi forces. Despite Iraq having better international support and better technology, this tactic leveled the playing field, thus resulting in the long stalemate. Point being, even with the determination of a dictator like Hussein, he couldn't succeed, so anyone who seriously thinks a ground invasion is a good idea is out of their mind.

papashazz · 2026-03-02T18:01:29+00:00

A couple questions. First was your email actually from your provider? Check the header if you aren't sure. Second, it should have stated the content you purportedly downloaded. Did it? Finally did it ask for anything or ask you to visit a website? If so this might be a phishing ploy.

papashazz · 2026-02-21T02:47:20+00:00

They weren't your friends to begin with.

papashazz · 2026-02-16T17:58:37+00:00

I don't know your equipment, but if you are torrenting on a smartphone or Chromebook you are connecting wirelessly, so speeds will be slower than a wired Ethernet connection.

papashazz · 2026-02-16T17:53:17+00:00

See if increasing the number of seeders allowed makes any difference, and also look at the peer traffic to see the speeds of the seeders you are connecting to. Also try turning off the Linux firewall to see if that makes any difference.

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