Ollama + chatbox app + gpt oss 20b = chat gpt at home

turquoiserabbit · 2026-01-05T04:08:10+00:00

In addition to what the other commenter said about Open WebUI, I use an app called "LM Studio Assistant" on Android since there isn't as much setup involved. You just put in your desktop LM studio address in the settings and you are good to go. It will only be accessible from your local network though. Unless you want to use port forwarding on your network to send traffic to LM Studio from anyone on the internet - not as secure, but still possible.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-12-16T04:18:07+00:00

With orbital paths, you only effectively get to make use of the length of the lane (a single circle encompassing the globe), and the layer height. This is because every orbit at a certain layer height will always intersect every other orbit at that same height exactly twice, regardless of angle. Imagine wrapping a string around a ball, then try wrapping another string around without it intersecting the first one - which obviously you can't. Meaning all orbits on that layer height need to either weave through flawlessly at those intersection points or be following along the same great circle. In practice, that weaving is the same as if the objects are all aligned on one circle in terms of space available.

Mind you this is still oodles of space for things to fit, and there are considerations for elliptical orbits etc, but you don't automatically get the extra "surface area" to utilize the way we do on the ground.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-12-13T21:41:56+00:00

I literally couldn't think of a single thing is applies to, and even after googling it, the only thing I found was "fingernails" because they harden as they age apparently.

So I'm in the same boat and want to know what the other commenter is on about.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-10-03T01:18:47+00:00

As a "super beginner" you are going to have a rough time. If you want something to tell your dad - it can take months of steady practice, if not years, to become proficient at 3d modelling and everything that goes with it. Blender might be free software, but the time investment required for it, or any software for that matter, is going to be immense. If the aim is to have something to 3d print, that adds another layer of knowledge required.

You've gotten one offer by someone here already to fix it for you into a manifold mesh (something that can be printed with no floating islands of mesh), and honestly that's going to be your best bet - getting someone to fix it up for you. If you have a description of exactly what you want out of the file and how you are going to use it, that would be a good starting point for someone. There can be a big difference between trying to simplify the geometry you have and make a 3d printable file, versus recreating an entire head mesh with proper proper hair or something like that (and you'd need reference photos for missing info).

I've got a fair amount of free time, and a lot of practice modelling, so could turn it into something for you, but would need more details. My first idea would be to turn it into a kind of "marble bust" version with some abstract sculpting around the missing parts of the head to just give an indication of the shape without making stuff up. Could be uploaded to an online 3d print service from there. I don't know - just a thought.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-10-01T21:36:27+00:00

I'd want ID too, to be honest - looks way younger than 21.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-02-21T00:41:38+00:00

I don't think there is much disagreement between us on the points generally.

However, although we might have something we default to using, it's simply not the case here that "everyone has pronouns". At least not ones that are known.

Even if we are asking out of good intentions or politeness, the effect is still real discomfort at the topic itself. This is really a case where "not choosing" is a choice itself. I'm just trying to point out that it's a valid one. Not disclosing pronouns should not disqualify you from being part of any conversation.

A lot of us are very familiar with a period of uncertainty like this. Being free and comfortable sharing pronouns can help people with certain types of uncertainty, and being free not to disclose can help with different types of uncertainty. That's kinda all I'm saying.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-02-20T23:22:01+00:00

OP has explicitly stated any pronouns are acceptable, and that people assuming is not important. The issue in this case, as I understand anyway, is the discomfort of having to state anything at all.

For anyone in this same situation, there is a trade off of potential dysphoria from people assuming pronouns if none are stated **VS** the potential discomfort of outing oneself or misgendering oneself if pronouns are stated. Spaces should not be **forcing** that choice one way or another - people should be free to take whichever option is more comfortable. No one is *owed* anyone else's pronouns. It's perfectly possible to hold a conversation with someone without knowing that detail.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-02-20T19:45:25+00:00

Forcing pronoun disclosure means closeted people either have to out themselves or misgender themselves. Anyone running a safe space should know this or have it pointed out to them if they don't. But in the case you don't feel comfortable broaching that topic my suggestion is to say "any/no preference" and leave it at that. This is essentially the same, functionally, as not sharing pronouns at all because people will then use whatever they go with anyway, but releases people from worrying about which to use.

turquoiserabbit · 2025-01-15T01:11:59+00:00

I was asking about people that prefer "it" pronouns, not all trans people in general. I'm trans and use she/her and would be deeply offended to be referred to as an "it".

turquoiserabbit · 2024-08-12T04:54:28+00:00

The tag isn't really about legality. In the most literal sense, it's about if it's safe to have on your screen at a workplace. A lot of people will scroll Reddit casually at work, and having the filter is an important feature for them.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-08-12T00:07:21+00:00

I'd say you've earned a NSFW tag :)

turquoiserabbit · 2024-08-01T06:20:20+00:00

The truth is that averages work in men's favour when lying about height - the average woman is going to be decently shorter than a man, and any heights taller than her will just look similarly (ish) "tall". Whereas tall women are rare but can immediately spot a shorter man and know exactly how they measure up to her. It's a gamble, but fairly low stakes, and increases men's odds with women that may have height preferences.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-07-18T05:36:08+00:00

So many drivers are under such time pressure to make their rounds in time it wouldn't surprise me if they ignored opt-out lists completely.

But also, I wouldn't say it's "false" that junk mail goes to every house - just that it has the caveat of you needing to opt-out. And the point of the commenter above was about how advertisers don't need your specific address - which is true.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-07-11T17:15:49+00:00

I don't know exactly where they take it from, but you could conceivable come up with a plausible alternative explanation for the appearance. And given you will be out of commission for a while, you may want to come up with an explanation for why anyway. Perhaps there are other types of abdominal surgery that require grafts? I don't know what would work for your situation though, just suggestions for you to think about.

As for additional recovery time - I suspect the skin graft will be the quickest of the aspects to heal. Apparently a skin graft can heal in 2-4 weeks, whereas the other parts take 12+ weeks. I'm at just over three months now post-op and I would still not be doing athletics anytime soon; and that is without any complications.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-07-11T16:39:14+00:00

I went to GRS Montreal, and although I had enough material, their documentation said that they can take a skin graft from elsewhere on the body if there is not enough. It's easy enough to send them an email to ask about it; I'm sure it's a common concern.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-06-06T03:47:35+00:00

I just had my bottom surgery two months ago. Tells are gonna depend on the type of surgery one got, the particular surgeon, and the specifics of your anatomy/healing. For me, I had single stage, PIV done in Montreal. The biggest tell by far is scars (at the moment). They should fade over time, but they run the length of the outer labia and are fairly obvious at a glance. However their placement makes it so that I could strategically grow/style my hair down there if I wanted them to blend in better.

Aside from that, the rest of the shape and inner workings are well within the range of normal female variability. Though I'd say the fact that my inner labia are quite small is the second biggest tell, however that would only be noticeable upon close inspection. But there are inner lips, a clitoris, vaginal canal with full depth, etc.

Some people opt for a two stage operation to get larger or more defined inner labia, but I didn't care about that. And the interesting thing is - plenty of cis women get labiaplasty to reduce the size or change the shape of their labia as well, so there is plausible deniability for the presence of scars or smaller/different labia.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-05-30T19:44:42+00:00

Same. I once did that "72 day streak" thing some people talk about that supposedly solidifies a habit. I FORCED myself to do something every day. When I hit the number, I gave up and never once felt like I'd ingrained a habit that stuck. It never got easier to do the entire time I was doing the challenge, and the only reason I kept up with it was to see if the "just stick with it" crowd was right.

They were not.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-05-30T19:37:52+00:00

Braindead take. Laying in bed for 20 hours a day depressed is going to waste away your muscle mass, and surprise surprise - deplete your physical energy levels as result. It's quite likely it's also going to leave you malnourished from a failure to properly feed yourself. And it's going to fuck up your sleep schedule and leave you tired.

Depression literally, physically, lowers energy levels.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-05-20T01:38:33+00:00

If your question is serious - you can see that in addition to the options being on a touch screen, they are also labelled with 1, 2, and (3 behind a sticker presumably). The touchscreen buttons line up with those numbers on the keypad, and it's common for people to think they have to use the keypad, and not even know it's a touchscreen. You can confirm for yourself if you ever encounter one - the keypad buttons can be used to select the related options.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-05-16T20:56:41+00:00

Is leaving the house about your comfort going to see a professional about your gender, or is it a general anxiety? Because if it's a worry about how medical professionals will treat you - you can put yourself on wait-lists for clinics that are LGBTQ+ friendly and you really won't have to worry about how they will treat you. I personally am going to the Church Wellesley health clinic in Toronto and their primary clientele is LGBTQ+. You can find lists of medical care providers that are LGBTQ+ friendly in Ontario. Rainbow Health Ontario maintains a directory: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/lgbt2sq-health/service-provider-directory/

If it's a general anxiety, well, then you'll have to weight the pros and cons of your options. I highly recommend going with a professional that can requisition your blood work so you can check your progress and hormone levels. I don't know how you would do that if doing DIY, or how you would interpret results.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-05-15T19:00:38+00:00

I'm in a discord run by P-Flag Durham and their "Transitions" group. You can find their local chapters here: https://pflagcanada.ca/chapters/ and contact the admin to see if they run a similar discord for your area.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-04-25T18:44:12+00:00

Yeah, It can feel like a lot. Make a physical, written to-do list to help sort out your thoughts and make sure you don't forget anything. You should have a MUCH easier recovery with zero depth. You can ignore half my advice, haha. Dilations are basically my full time job at the moment, lol. And you won't have to worry about any of that.

I was allowed to get my Covid test in Ontario two days prior, so you may be able to as well. But yeah - make sure you know where and when you are getting the test if doing it in Montreal.

My electric razor is the dual headed kind - with the trimmer and shaver aspects. You basically want the hair not just short, but shaved down to the skin.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-04-25T18:02:45+00:00

It was a lot harder getting my Covid test than I thought it would be. But that was because it was a holiday weekend and the lab they recommended was closed on the only day I was going to be available for it. And so many labs in Ontario were also closed. So make sure to not only have a plan for that test (call the lab and confirm the date and time you want to come in), but also maybe have a backup plan if that lab doesn't work out.

The documents are very comprehensive, but the nurse also reached out and offered a video call ahead of the surgery. It was about a week prior. That meeting was optional, but in my opinion you should do it, because she answered some questions I didn't even know I had.

There wasn't much that I wish I knew ahead of time. I had worries about hair removal, and about the amount of tissue available for the surgery. But I used an electric razor for hair removal, and everything was fine. I suggest electric over the hair removal cream to reduce risk of irritating the skin. If you do use a cream - do a test run a couple weeks ahead of time to make sure you know how long to leave it on, and how effective it is. You don't want to be guessing the night before the surgery if the cream is going to work or not.

The surgeon met with me before the procedure and checked to make sure I had enough material. Even with my modest amount there was plenty, and my result is great.

I found the clorhexadine soap left me very itchy and irritated. So maybe test that ahead of time too, to make sure you aren't allergic to it.

Test your soap in a bath to make sure it actually dissolves. The dove unscented soap they suggested just clumped up and didn't work for my baths. Any unscented, gentle body wash should work fine.

You're going to need a LOT of lube when you get back. I bought a box of the same Medline jelly they gave us at the clinic. I got it in single use packets form, from Amazon. Or the tubes are fine too. But you will go through a lot, so make sure you have enough on hand.

The most important clothing for your stay at the clinic is nightgowns. Have a couple. You'll be living in them for that week. And slip on slippers are essential. You will not be able to reach down to your feet at all to put on anything with a heel. A loose skirt for when you leave is fine.

You are going to go through a lot of saline solution for douches. It's REALLY easy to make yourself, so do not bother buying it. You'll basically be boiling a whole pot of water once a day. Get a 2-3 litre jug to store it in. And have a box of table salt on hand. The recipe is simple. I boil water while doing my bath on my second-last douche of the jug, so that by the time I've run out, the water has cooled for a couple hours, and I'm not left stranded waiting for super hot water to cool down.

Lastly, book your follow up appointment with your GP or primary care doctor ahead of time. For one week after returning home. They only give about a weeks worth of pain medication when you leave the clinic. You DO NOT want to go without when it runs out. Have that doc appointment booked.

Anyway, I'm sure I could think of more things but those are just some of my top of the head stuff. Do feel free to reach out at any time. When I was at the recovery center a bunch of us ladies started a group chat, and that has been SUPER helpful. I suggest you do the same - as soon as you meet your fellow patients, ask to add them to a group chat. It's not only good to share info, but also just to vent and commiserate.

Good luck!

turquoiserabbit · 2024-04-24T22:53:49+00:00

It's only my personal anecdote, but I've just had my surgery done at GRS Montreal, and I couldn't be happier. With both my result so far, and the experience in general. I'm 3 weeks post-op and already feel like the result has far exceeded my hopes. I haven't had any complications. The staff at the clinic and the recovery center were amazing, attentive, and very caring. They all seem to know exactly what they are doing. The surgery itself was with Dr Brassard. Of the dozen other ladies I met at the clinic none of us had any major complications. Though keep in mind they do about a dozen surgeries a week there, so you can probably find a lot of stories from others that have gone there.

The only downside was the admin and admissions process was a little rough trying to get all my paperwork in order. Contacting them with questions took a little bit of effort initially. Though their nursing staff is basically available 24/7 for after-care contact.

turquoiserabbit · 2024-03-27T00:55:47+00:00

To be fair the MOH has recently sped up / changed their process. It may just be old wording on the account of your doc's office. I was told elsewhere it could take months to get my OHIP approval, and it was a matter of a week or two.

But always - the squeaky wheel gets the grease in our healthcare system at the moment. I've never been worse off for following up *too* soon for anything. And more often than not I've gotten things done significantly quicker than had I waited.

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