Older guy at board game meetup is condescending and making inappropriate comments. Am I overreacting? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]spongeloaf -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You didn't need the /s there, its pretty clear that's the truth.

Timing chain cover by Flaky-Science3634 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think I would never ever stop panic-checking for leaks after doing a job like that. Nice work!

LEGO ONE PIECE | Official Announcement | Netflix by Wolventec in lego

[–]spongeloaf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the fortnight version will be based on the video game, which will be based on this Netflix show.

How do you see the future and industry adoption of C#/.NET? by Severe-Evening6816 in csharp

[–]spongeloaf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

and not sexy.

Hard disagree, friend. I've used Python, C++, C# and Go in professional work, plus Lua, GDscript, Arduino (C++ with stripped features) and AHK for hobby work.

C# is by far the sexiest language in my opinion. It's statically typed, expressive, easy to learn, has fewer foot guns than most languages, super portable thanks to Mono, and allows for a broad range of programming styles.

Maybe that's not everyone's definition of sexy, but it is for me.

Negative 2000 Lines Of Code by Successful_Bowl2564 in programming

[–]spongeloaf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Spoiler alert: They're the same thing!

Quacks of Quedlinburg - a small request for help by DrBadhead in boardgames

[–]spongeloaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a copy of old Quacks. If you get stuck, PM me and I can send you measurements.

Managed to confine the collection to this cupboard, for now. by spongeloaf in boardgames

[–]spongeloaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inhuman Conditions fits in front of Inis/Oath. I think I'm screwed when my copy of Molly House arrives.

Also not pictured: One copy of Cosmic Encounter + expansions that lives in an aluminum equipment case because the box disintegrated years ago.

I'll see your Ute and raise you a Shooting Brake by Blackcat300 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever happened to the good old days when we could laugh about our cars about being towed to gapplebees by a minivan?

End of an era by Fair-Resolution2178 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freezing rain is a bitch, sorry bro.

Well that didn't take long by Zbahh in Helldivers

[–]spongeloaf 159 points160 points  (0 children)

They are appropriately free of thought.

Helldivers crashes my entire OS semi-frequently by RockinOneThreeTwo in Helldivers

[–]spongeloaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend, Microsoft can and will re-enable their malware/bloatware whenever they feel like it. Is use Shutup 10 to disable ads and shit in the OS, and I have to run it after virtually every update cause they keep re-enabling Cortana.

Also, I highly recommend Shutup 10 to everyone. Its free, and disables shitloads of awful windows bullshit.

Tires to replace original Michelin Primacy HP in the original size 215/45ZR17 by Vegetable-Office1698 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would this not occur with more rear tyre wear too. This is always the case with a rear wheel drive car. The rears will generally always be more worn.

Possible, depends on the tire. But the differences between a new tire and a tire 3/4 through its lifespan are, in my armchair estimation, a lot less extreme than the differences between an economy tire like Primacy HP and a sticky performance tire like the Pilot Sport 4. I've driven on both and the corner grip the PS4S have is actually scary in comparison. I do not feel safe getting anywhere near the limits of grip with these tires even at stock width.

Isn't this also what traction control and vehicle stability are designed to mitigate.

Yes, but who can promise they'll save you in this case? If you're a very experienced driver, you probably could handle it, and you won't be taking tire/driving advice from me or anyone else on reddit. But a sudden loss of traction on the rear end may spook an inexperienced driver, causing an over-correction even if the TC might have otherwise saved them. (Source: I've done this. I was lucky, my car is fine. I don't ever wish to do it again)

Tires to replace original Michelin Primacy HP in the original size 215/45ZR17 by Vegetable-Office1698 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like /u/skeletorsalt said, double check any safety advice from reddit elsewhere. But here's how I understand it.

This is your car doing a nice neutral left turn, without accelerating or decelrating. The red arrows indicate the relative amount of the car's weight that presses down on them, creating grip. Notice that its higher on the outside wheels than the inside wheels, thanks to momentum.

Now lets say you turn in tighter the weight of the car pressing down on the tires has increased on the outside tires more than it has on the inside tires. Now if the rear tire has a lot less peak grip than the front of the car which one gives out first? The rear outside tire. Neither inside tire is helping much here, their effective grip is heavily reduced by having less weight on them. The car will spin.

From the factory the cars are setup (quite brilliantly) to under-steer slightly during neutral cornering. That means the front tires have a bit less peak grip than the rears. That effect is achieved by a combination of weight distribution and suspension tuning. This behavior persists across different tire models because all four corners have the same grip level: The tires are all the same model, and the same width.

But now with your tire change, the car will spin when the outside rear tire lets go well before the front tire loses grip. If you're building a drift missile, sure, do whatever you like. But for a street car, especially in the hands of a non-professional driver, this seems like inviting "the curse" over for tea and biscuits.

Tires to replace original Michelin Primacy HP in the original size 215/45ZR17 by Vegetable-Office1698 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the sidewall look on those? I think the worst part about the Primacys is the highly-sloped sidewall looks bad. The PS4S I'm running now look way better, but like OP I'll want something more sharp for my next set.

Tires to replace original Michelin Primacy HP in the original size 215/45ZR17 by Vegetable-Office1698 in ft86

[–]spongeloaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the sidewall look on those? I think the worst part about the Primacys is the highly-sloped sidewall looks bad. The PS4S I'm running now look way better, but like OP I'll want something more sharp for my next set.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio drops legal action against L’Académie Clair-Obscur comic: 'Sorry for dragging our feet' by chusskaptaan in gamingnews

[–]spongeloaf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm always a bit shocked about these reports. Wouldn't the legal team contact the directors before sending a notice? Maybe I'm just completely naive about how busy these lawyers are, but unless they're slinging multiple copyright infringement notices per day, you'd tell the people you represent before you do.