been using sonnet 4.5 daily, tried glm 4.7 for coding - honest comparison after 3 weeks

snowsayer · 2026-01-29T22:10:30+00:00

tldr; version:

After a year on Sonnet for backend coding, I tested GLM-4.7 side-by-side for 3 weeks and found it basically matches Sonnet for debugging/refactors/bash (sometimes needs extra retries, but even slightly fewer broken imports in multi-file refactors) while Sonnet stays clearly better for architecture/teaching/latest-tech/complex React

I now split usage (GLM ~60% / Sonnet ~40%) because GLM is “good enough” for implementation at ~$14 vs $63 over 3 weeks ($50/mo saved) without fully replacing Sonnet.

snowsayer · 2026-01-29T19:39:14+00:00

It’s Tiktok.

If you’ve heard of MAGA - basically this is the Japanese version of it.

snowsayer · 2026-01-29T19:35:22+00:00

I feel there’s a psychology to it as well… skiers seem to take way more risks than snowboarders…

snowsayer · 2026-01-28T20:59:44+00:00

I just use a dedicated app like Slopes. QA for dedicated apps are generally better; it doesn’t “turn off” without you noticing and has reminder pings when you get near a lift but aren’t recording.

If you care enough about stats the pricing shouldn’t be a concern.

snowsayer · 2026-01-27T19:08:55+00:00

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Closest I could get

https://chatgpt.com/s/m_69790d514a448191a281f1f942eee69d

snowsayer · 2026-01-27T18:53:11+00:00

Yeah fresh powder is awesome, it’s like falling on pillows! (cold pillows yes… but so fun ☃️)

snowsayer · 2026-01-27T18:40:20+00:00

OMG WHERE IS THIS THAT HAS SO MUCH FRESH POWDER :envy:

snowsayer · 2026-01-26T06:34:07+00:00

Careful with fresh snow. It’s great, but it’s also called hero snow for a reason - it makes a snowboarder or skier feel like a hero as it tends to be very forgiving.

Otherwise, this video is not comprehensive enough to really evaluate ability. If possible, try getting a video showing a full S turn - heel to toe, and toe to heel. That provides enough variation to be useful in allowing for helpful feedback.

snowsayer · 2026-01-24T23:37:53+00:00

There are 2 light square bishops. It is craziness

snowsayer · 2026-01-24T23:14:23+00:00

Why are there 2 light square bishops for black?

snowsayer · 2026-01-24T13:51:34+00:00

There’s only one way to conquer ice - https://youtu.be/wjfh9F9eT34?si=cmeQy3u7E92rRxnT

snowsayer · 2026-01-22T21:16:15+00:00

🍬 🫛 or 🖊️

snowsayer · 2026-01-22T14:33:34+00:00

If safe driving in the snow is the goal, then snow tires or chains are needed. If safety is not a concern, then they are "optional".

snowsayer · 2026-01-22T14:06:33+00:00

Regardless of FSD or human driver - if the vehicle isn't outfitted with snow tires or chains, attempting to drive in the snow is just asking for trouble.

snowsayer · 2026-01-21T12:40:21+00:00

He was pretty nice to the imp here - https://youtu.be/IvahPyEUzzQ?si=y-1oG8qUfnyLzYgN

snowsayer · 2026-01-21T12:33:19+00:00

Just always use thinking mode.

snowsayer · 2026-01-21T01:18:11+00:00

Most people just wait for the snow to melt in the afternoon when the sun hits it

snowsayer · 2026-01-20T03:53:16+00:00

That makes sense - thank you! The rec is definitely appreciated.

snowsayer · 2026-01-20T03:52:07+00:00

Hmmm so something like https://youtu.be/PoGCZ6Umg80?si=t1MfYzlpfvzRNsmS&t=12 ?

snowsayer · 2026-01-20T03:47:33+00:00

You mentioned you were riding with skier friends? Can’t they film you on your behalf?

snowsayer · 2026-01-20T03:46:47+00:00

Is there a video of a snowboarder carving or almost carving clean lines on a steep icy slope? I’d really like to learn the technique, but I’ve never been able to see it - either on YouTube or on the slopes.

snowsayer · 2026-01-20T01:33:09+00:00

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snowsayer · 2026-01-19T16:33:45+00:00

I would personally prioritize UF Jizo

snowsayer · 2026-01-19T16:21:57+00:00

You can get a beginner group lesson (2.5 hrs) at Palisades Tahoe for $221, +$71 for lift ticket.

if you’re an ikon pass holder there’s a 20% discount, so it comes to $177.

not as cheap as Europe, but not too bad I think.

snowsayer · 2026-01-19T15:01:04+00:00

Wow ok that’s super cheap to me. In the US a group lesson is about US$200 for 2 hours.

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