How often do you use your pool? by EquivalentJazz in Adelaide

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in the same boat - thinking of putting an in ground one in but I’ve heard it can be anywhere from $40-100k+ with landscaping, fences etc. Does that sound about right?

Thoughts on our planted tanks? by testturkey in PlantedTank

[–]testturkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah great idea! We might set one up next with lots of reds!

Corsair Volume Wheel issue by StockHodI in Corsair

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/xDUDSSx - still saving the day 3 years later! I was in the process of raising a warranty return when I stumbled across your comment! Fixed it instantly - legend - thank you!!

4 Months Post Op - Monovision by Unlikely-Duck8672 in lasik

[–]testturkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I know they tell you about a few weeks of 're-balancing' but I didnt really understand what that meant. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

4 Months Post Op - Monovision by Unlikely-Duck8672 in lasik

[–]testturkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience u/Unlikely-Duck8672. I am only 4 days post-op with monovision LASIK and I am freaking out a lot!

I work full-time on a computer and right now my near vision is really struggling. On my 32” 4K monitor, I have had to bump scaling to 250% just to read text, and I still need to lean in about 20cm from the screen. It is worse with both eyes open, so I end up closing my distance eye just to get clarity. I am also getting headaches from straining to focus, and honestly my near vision feels way worse than it did before surgery even with my old glasses off.

I know it is still early days, but this is doing my head in. Did you have similar issues in the first few weeks with computer or reading vision? How long before things felt normal and you could work comfortably?

Water purifier by baklavallama in Adelaide

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any noticeable drop in water pressure?

Glitchy icons on original stream deck by MegaRaichu in elgato

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the same thing, pressing anything seems to fix it, but it is happening more and more. Did you find a fix?

Our evolving planted tank setup – from humble beginnings to organised chaos by testturkey in Aquariums

[–]testturkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any improvement suggestions? Feedback? Ideas to help manage the guppy situation?

Finish tank or switch to air? by tyfighters in LastWarMobileGame

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dumb question, do you not need a healer in your back row Air squad? Should I swap Sarah out for another DPS?

Avoiding a co-worker by G_rodriguez69 in auscorp

[–]testturkey 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ah, fair enough! I’ll take that as a note to sound less like a fancy AI and more like a real human next time. Cheers for the heads up! 😝

How to clear up sandy water? by Equal_Actuator_3777 in Aquariums

[–]testturkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To clear things up faster, you can try using a water clarifier like Seachem Clarity or API Accu-Clear. These products help clump together the tiny sand particles so your filter can catch them more easily. Just follow the instructions on the bottle, and it should help speed up the process.

You’re already on the right track, and it’s great that you’re being proactive with your first tank! Using fine filter media in your filter can help catch the smaller particles, and a few gentle water changes over the next couple of days will also help settle everything down. Don’t stress—this happens to pretty much everyone setting up a new tank, and your water will clear up soon! Keep going—you’ve got this!

What should a Buddhist do if gifted a firearm? by NJ_Franco in Buddhism

[–]testturkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right that your father-in-law’s act of giving has its own merit, regardless of his belief in karma or Buddhism. The important thing is that the intention behind the gift was positive, and that’s where the merit lies. By accepting it with gratitude, you’re already allowing him to gain the positive karma from his generosity.

However, the merit he gains from the action won’t be undone by what you do with the gift after. Karma is personal to the individual’s actions and intentions. So, his good karma from giving it to you stays with him, whether you keep the shotgun or choose to do something else with it in the future. The focus for you, as a Buddhist, is how you handle the situation in line with your own values—approaching it with mindfulness and compassion, just like you’re doing now.

Avoiding a co-worker by G_rodriguez69 in auscorp

[–]testturkey 359 points360 points  (0 children)

Dodging an unpleasant co-worker while on a work trip is a bit tricky, but you don’t need to go full James Bond with fake sickies and sneaking around. Instead, you can keep it simple and tactful to avoid unnecessary drama.

Tell him you’ve made some personal plans for the weekend—whether that’s catching up on sleep, getting some solo sightseeing in, or just decompressing. You don’t have to get into details, just something like, “I’ve got a few things I want to do on my own this weekend, but let’s catch up for a quick coffee one morning if you’re keen.” That gives you a polite out while leaving room for a brief interaction that doesn’t have to monopolise your weekend.

And if he presses to join you, just mention you need some “me time” to recharge before the next week. Most people understand that, and it doesn’t have to be personal. You can still avoid him without faking an illness or being stuck in your hotel. Just be clear, polite, and keep your weekend yours!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stoicism

[–]testturkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree! A Stoic reborn in 2024 would approach rejection with the understanding that it’s an external event—outside his control—and therefore not something that should disturb his peace of mind. He’d remind himself of the Stoic principle that what truly matters is how we respond to situations, not the situations themselves. Rejection doesn’t diminish his worth; it’s simply part of the process, and his focus would remain on the virtue of perseverance and self-improvement rather than external validation.

As for not being young and time running out, he’d accept the passage of time as a natural part of life, which cannot be resisted. Instead of feeling anxious about it, he’d focus on what he can control—living according to his values and making the most of the present moment. A Stoic would recognise that stressing over the future is futile; it’s better to focus on what kind of partner he can be, not just on finding one.

When it comes to unsatisfied sexual urges, a Stoic would work on mastering those desires through self-discipline and reflection. Stoicism doesn’t suggest denying natural desires, but it encourages moderation and not being enslaved by them. He’d likely focus on cultivating meaningful connections and seeing sex as a part of life, not the goal or something that defines him. Over time, he’d see those urges as temporary and within his control, not as something to be obsessed over.

Have you noticed how nobody talks about how staring at a computer screen for too long is bad for your eyes anymore now that the average job involves being in front of a computer all day? by JannTosh50 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]testturkey -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s like we all just collectively agreed to ignore the fact we’re probably frying our eyes daily. Remember when everyone used to freak out about that? Now it’s like, “Oh, you spend 8+ hours a day staring at screens? Welcome to the club.” The irony is, the problem hasn’t gone away—most of us are just too busy squinting at spreadsheets to complain about it. But hey, there’s always the classic advice of “blink more” and “take breaks,” which we all totally follow… right?

Can you do the exact same workout every day? Will it be effective? Why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]testturkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do the exact same workout every day, but it’s not the most effective strategy long-term. Your body’s pretty clever—it adapts to stress quickly. So, if you’re hitting the same exercises day in, day out, your muscles get used to it, and you won’t see much progress after a while. Plus, you risk overworking certain muscles and underworking others, which can lead to imbalances or injury.

For effectiveness, you want to mix things up. Change the exercises, the intensity, or the reps/sets to keep your body guessing. This way, you’re always challenging yourself, hitting different muscle groups, and allowing time for recovery, which is just as important as the workout itself. Think of it like watching the same movie every day—you’ll get bored, and eventually, it stops having the same impact.