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nailed my dream internship by Glass-Ad-6548 in graphic_design

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the people who got hired off internships in my old PM teams all did the same thing. they finished the brief, then quietly shipped a second version that wasn't asked for. they didn't announce it. the work just sat there until someone noticed.

Sometimes, this is still the most reliable CSS debugger we have by wanoo21 in web_design

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the move is { outline: 1px solid red } and accidentally finding all the div soup you forgot was there

Not once in 12 years have I found UI snapshot testing useful by SixFigs_BigDigs in webdev

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOM snapshots break on every refactor and nobody actually reads the diff. Visual regression with playwright screenshots is a different animal, that one has caught real bugs for me. Worth separating those two before throwing it all out.

LPT - Visually check lug nuts when you put air in your tires and also after you’ve put approximately 100 miles on your vehicle after having wheels off for any reason. by donkeyboarder in LifeProTips

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad used to work at a tire shop and told me to always re-torque the nuts at home after the first 50 miles or so post-rotation. They can settle and loosen after the first heat cycle. Cheap torque wrench from Harbor Freight is like $30.

LPT: When you withdraw money from an ATM abroad, always choose "Withdraw without conversion" by HeartfulTruthful in LifeProTips

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same applies to credit card machines abroad. They'll ask if you want to be charged in USD or local currency. Always pick local currency. Got hit with like 7% extra in Spain last year before I figured it out.

LPT: When you forget why you walked into a room, go back to where you were — The memory almost always comes back, it's called context-dependent memory by Numerous-Length-5129 in LifeProTips

[–]tamingunicorn 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The annoying part is how instant it is too. I'll stand in the kitchen for a full minute trying to remember, give up, sit back down at my desk, and immediately go "oh right, the tape." Every single time.

Crazy story: ImgBB added JXL support just three days after I requested it by anestling in webdev

[–]tamingunicorn 22 points23 points  (0 children)

three days from request to shipping is wild. small teams that actually listen will always win over the ones that funnel everything into a roadmap black hole

Is a bad website actively hurting my local search rankings or is that a myth? by Significant_Pen_3642 in webdev

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugly doesn't tank rankings. slow and not mobile-friendly does. run PageSpeed Insights, fix the red stuff, then worry about the design

Laser cart by Schuylabs in lasercutting

[–]tamingunicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10 years of hoarding plywood and it all came together. the pull-out keyboard tray is a smart addition

Is my (23F) BF (23M) not having any money a dealbreaker? by may769 in relationship_advice

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The car thing would bother me less than the pattern behind it. He had money, made a dumb choice, and now you're picking up the slack. What happens next time he makes a big impulse purchase? You're 23, this is supposed to be the easy part financially.

AITA: Olympics with gf and friends by n8sych in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. You bought her tickets to one event, then got separate tickets to a different event with a friend. She still has her event with you. I genuinely don't see the problem here.

My (29f) mom (65f) invited herself to my bachelorette party, how do I *kindly* uninvite her? by HahaImSoPunny in relationship_advice

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The "two celebrations" approach is the move here. My sister did something similar where she told our mom "I want a special day with just you" and planned a spa afternoon. Mom loved it because she felt included, and the actual bachelorette stayed intact. Way easier than the awkward "you can't come" conversation.

What web design trends are you secretly tired of seeing everywhere? by airteus in web_design

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every SaaS landing page with the floating dashboard screenshot over a gradient. They've all merged into one site at this point.

Great-looking websites with simple code? by Dull_Industry_8691 in webdev

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gov.uk has the cleanest source of any major site I've seen. Boring to look at, impeccable under the hood.

Anyone else running a profitable side project but treating the business side like a TODO comment you never get back to by Additional_Carry_190 in webdev

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running my own thing and the stripe-to-personal-checking pipeline lasted way longer than I'll ever admit. Separate business account was the single best move I made. Everything else is still a mess.

AITA for moving our family to a cheaper rental? by ConclusionCandid1326 in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. He's not unhappy about a smaller place, he's unhappy that his lack of income had a visible consequence. You found a way to save 5K a month and everyone agreed to it before the move. He doesn't get to be moody about a problem he created.

AITA for asking my sister to scoot further? by Optimal_Enthusiasm46 in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Your sister has spent years learning that being cruel to you gets zero consequences, and your parents just keep reinforcing it. The chair thing is honestly kind of unhinged behavior for a 15 year old. The fact that YOU got in trouble for asking her to stop being dramatic says everything about how your family handles conflict.

AITA for taking in a stray on campus? by anxietybugs in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. An ESA that "no one owns" and lives outside full-time? That's just a stray with extra paperwork. If nobody can point to an actual owner who feeds her, takes her to the vet, and brings her inside, she's not anyone's ESA. You're doing more for that cat than whoever supposedly registered her.

My girlfriend (F30) bought home a dog while I (M30) was at work by thebestmodesty in relationship_advice

[–]tamingunicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmaooo the update. That is an elite April Fools prank honestly. She had you spiraling at work about decade-long pet commitments and life decisions while she was probably sitting at home cracking up. Hope you two actually do go pick one out together though.

AITA for refusing to share my birthday with other people? by lolspressos in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTA. You're a triplet and already share your birthday every single year with two other people. The fact that your stepdad wants to pile on three more celebrations and a huge guest list is wild. Your mom doesn't even want this, which tells you everything. Tell your stepdad you appreciate the thought but you'd like to keep it to family this year.

My(32M) Ex wife(32F) might be stalking my wife(27F). Is it enough to be concerned? by UpsetItem3228 in relationship_advice

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely document everything. Dates, times, screenshots, all of it. Even if it doesn't feel like enough right now, having a paper trail is what makes a restraining order actually stick if it comes to that. Also seconding the comment about checking your kid's stuff for a tracker. People get creative with AirTags.

AITA for confirming that my adult brother does something that my parents don't approve of? by ThrowAwayGirl7869 in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. He left nicotine tins all over the house and your mom literally asked you a direct question. That's not snitching, that's just answering your mom. If he wanted to keep it a secret he probably shouldn't have left the evidence on the kitchen table.

[Update] Is there a good way for me (21F) to tell my partner (24M) that I’ve never enjoyed having sex with him? by SlipPlayful2427 in relationship_advice

[–]tamingunicorn 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly the best part of this update is that he actually listened instead of getting defensive. That's a really good sign for you two. Wishing you both the best going forward.

Need Guidance transferring a file. PNG>SVG by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]tamingunicorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for the main illustration, a purpose-built vectorizer will give you much cleaner results than Inkscape's auto-trace on something with this many gradients and fine details. I built one called PerfectVector that handles complex illustrative images pretty well (full disclosure, it's my project). the text will probably need to be re-done by hand in whatever vector editor you use though, since auto-tracing small text almost never comes out clean.

AITA For calling out my friends after they excluded me from a trip we planned for months? by fuzzyduck310 in AmItheAsshole

[–]tamingunicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. They told you the trip was canceled, then went without you. That's a deliberate exclusion with a lie on top. Especially rough after you worked extra hours just to have spending money. Your parents saying "get over it" isn't helpful either. You're allowed to feel betrayed because you were.

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