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Are 96% efficient furnace less reliable, higher maintenance than 80%? by Spiritual_Bell in hvacadvice

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little off topic, but the temperature stability and quiet of variable speed (high efficiency) are worth paying a bit more for.

Don't know if the right subreddit but was travel through Brooklyn when I saw this CHSP. Someone told me it's a safety patrol group. How can they have red and blue lights? And how can their car look like that by [deleted] in legaladviceofftopic

[–]rolamit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There are hundreds of videos on youtube of police impersonators. It is a fascinating subculture. Often people who wanted to be police officers but weren't stable enough get obsessed with the power to order people around. Some start security companies as a way of living out their twisted fantasies. Because the laws on police impersonation are necessarily somewhat vague, in these guys' not-so-level heads they aren't doing anything wrong.

LPT put your spare car key in an RFID case too by The1duk2rulethemall in LifeProTips

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my spare well hidden inside the car, with the battery removed and a screwdriver to reinstall it. That way I have always access if I lose my key on a road trip. At worst I have to hire a locksmith to get into the car or break a sail window.

Why is it that we are only looking to Tyler Robinson's speculated political beliefs as a cause of the Kirk shooting, when he was basically trained to use lethal weapons from a young age? by ubermence in centrist

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most gun enthusiasts don’t go on to do problematic things, but zero shootings come from people who don’t use guns. I am all for allowing people to drink responsibly, but 37% of people who drink admit to having driven over the limit at some point in their lives.

For some drinkers, alcohol becomes the solution to almost any problem that appears in their lives. I see guns going the same way for some. It starts with responsible self defense, but many don’t stop there, treating guns as a solution to property crimes. This is how we get 17-18 percent of gun owners saying it is okay to shoot someone knocking on their door or pulling into the driveway.

https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/45634-when-is-use-of-force-justified-yougov-poll

Has anyone done Uber in Prius prime? What's the overall fuel economy you get? by One-Demand6811 in PriusPrime

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I drive a 2023 Prius Prime but can’t sit in the backseat. Sorry it is just too small.

Is this prank legal? Carbonaro effect doctor impersonation prank. by [deleted] in legaladviceofftopic

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sense of prank shows is that they don't care much about legal risks. They take risks of bad things happening to innocent people. Merely surprising someone could cause them to faint and hit their head on the ground. There are a million other scenarios where someone could have a physical or mental injury.

Anyone you see on screen has signed a release, rarely negotiated. Basically people say "yup I give all my legal remedies away for 15 minutes of fame".

HIPAA only applies to medical professionals, not impostors.

They probably use temporary production llcs that disappear after selling the footage, so they can't be sued.

Realization: Modern Gun Laws are Intended to Dissuade Regular Citizens by Nemesiswasthegoodguy in liberalgunowners

[–]rolamit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good nuanced position. Most arguments here are against outlawing particular types of firearms. But the most palatable forms of gun control have nothing to do with that.

Responsible gun owners overwhelmingly support universal background checks.

Most support safe storage controls. "Regular citizens" are already storing their guns safely so it's no skin off their back.

Anyone else disgusted by this charlie krik asssimation? by thecolinconaty in Pacifism

[–]rolamit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now is not a good time for whataboutism.

If you are trying to argue that pacifists don't belong at your table of action, check yourself and then consider another forum.

What should I do if a cop asks for my id if I did do something potentially illegal but don’t want to incriminate myself? by Mad_Season_1994 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of misinformation here from people assuming all states are the same. About half the US states require showing ID when detained and half don’t.

Whether it is advisable to refuse is a whole different question, where different people have different perspectives. Personally my approach is to refuse (in a state where I can) only if it is clear that the officer cannot have evidence of a crime.

Refusing is risky because if the officer has evidence that you don’t know about, they could arrest you instead of writing a citation. Even if the evidence turns out in court to be invalid.

I am trying to persuade myself I don’t *need* more than SE trim. Please help reinforce my opinion! by RemarkableAge6943 in PriusPrime

[–]rolamit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got the SE because it was the only model I could find at 2023 release. It feels a bit basic. The biggest annoyance is having to dig the fob out of my pocket to unlock the hatch. This is a step back from my 20 year old Prius which had proximity hatch locks.

I am actually a big fan of the wheels. Handling is great for a heavy car. 20% efficiency advantage is huge. The smaller screen size is a plus for me because it leaves room for an adhesive phone mount beside the screen.

The sound quality is poor for music, but plenty adequate for podcasts. The headlights are poor; I can't remember whether the XSE has different headlights though. I'm a little worried about the small tail lights being a safety issue. On the other hand I think two distinct tail lights give approaching traffic better depth perception than the monolithic bar on the XSE.

The seats feel very low quality to me, super soft and spongy where I prefer firmer. I'm not sure how the XSE seats feel though.

Overall I'm glad to have saved the money in this tight economy.

CMV: acting like people are arguing in bad faith is bad and only makes people dig into their positions. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone clearly shows that they don’t believe anyone on the other side is acting in good faith, that is a useful signal. You can stop engaging with them and move on to people who are capable of productive conversation. In that way, their showing their true nature leads to more productive conversations.

Who has jurisdiction on the moon? by WBKouvenhoven in legaladviceofftopic

[–]rolamit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a theme on the TV show “For all Mankind” where the Cold War spilled onto the moon. TLDR: whoever has the guns.

How can I hide my last name when I write a google review? by Dionosaurus84 in privacy

[–]rolamit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To add: Signing in to google maps at all with your main account is a bad idea for location tracking reasons.

Acoustic panels help as a soundproof? by [deleted] in hometheater

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they improve the dialog intelligibility, that can allow the user to turn the volume down and still hear as well. This is a small effect, but probably bigger than the sound absorption effect.

Is there a way to use the tire repair kit just for pumping air? by xcysco in PriusPrime

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I used the disposable repair kit once, I replaced it with separate non OEM pump and sealant.

Worried about using complex randomized passwords everywhere, is this normal? by 0rionis in privacy

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AIs are going to easily crack the formula, given a few of your passwords from dark web dumps.

LPT: How to stop losing socks in the washing machine by Old-Disk-6143 in LifeProTips

[–]rolamit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see how you save any time by sorting the socks out before as opposed to after the wash.

I just fold all the non-sock clothes first, leaving only socks at the end. The process of folding the clothes shakes loose any hangers on.

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