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- Comment on Is there an equivalent of solar panels for radio waves? 4 days ago:
Samsung had a remote that did this, actually.
- Comment on 2016-2020 vibes at the start of this quarter century 4 days ago:
For like 4 people, at most.
- Comment on Listening to NPR news about mortgages 2 weeks ago:
AOC backed an idea to build homes and the ln hand over ownership to tenant cooperatives or non-profit orgs. Seemed like a decent idea on the surface.
- Comment on Listening to NPR news about mortgages 2 weeks ago:
Mortgage rates coming down is not the answer. It’ll only drive up demand while supply stays the same. There is a major need for more supply. People will reply with the number of vacant units, but vacancy is a broad measure that ignores things like a house currently being sold and going through the closing process.
The country, as a whole, needs something like 6.5 million more housing units to meet demand at which point prices would come down.
It’s unfortunately not going to happen without government (local or federal) intervention.
This Freakonomics episode focuses more on rentals but the basic concepts are the same:
- Comment on Christmas cheer 3 weeks ago:
People do that so much the content doesn’t get shadow banned by automatic systems on social media.
- Comment on how do I become the dullest, most boring coworker so this needy man leaves me alone? 5 weeks ago:
I once had a co-worker like this named Andrew. One morning, while he scrambled to fill any moments of silence, I told him “Andrew, silence is ok sometimes” and went back to my work. He was significantly less annoying to work with afterwards.
I probably came off as a bit of a dick, though it wasn’t my intention.
- Comment on Warning 5 weeks ago:
I hate how much I laughed at this. I’m never growing up.
- Comment on [deleted] 2 months ago:
I thought you need $401k to retire.
- Comment on Emiy 2 months ago:
At first I was like “this shit makes no sense and isn’t funny”
Then I got it and was proud of myself like I had actually accomplished something.
Take your fucking upvote and get out of here.
- Comment on If I'm stuck in the same area as someone who is clearly sick (runny nose, coughing etc) is there some combo of short/long breaths or nose/mouth breathing that's a better defense against catching it? 3 months ago:
Is there something I’m missing? It wasn’t clear to me that he doesn’t have a mask or can’t get one.
- Comment on Balatro is now out on Mobile. Humanity is doomed. 3 months ago:
Fuuuuck it’s addictive. Love that I get it with Apple Arcade.
- Comment on Why do social workers get upset when you don't want their help? 3 months ago:
Thanks for sharing. Glad you’re happy.
- Comment on Why do social workers get upset when you don't want their help? 3 months ago:
Honest question:
How do you make money for things like food, automobile costs, and your connected device (assuming phone)? I’m not trying to make a broader point. I am genuinely curious.
- Comment on It's true, I really do have concepts of a plan. Beyond that..? 4 months ago:
I love how fast this is happening.
- Comment on M*crosoft's search engine is borderline unusable 4 months ago:
It’s amazing how bad that is.
- Comment on These motivational messages on the computer screen in an emergency department hospital room 4 months ago:
I mean I’m sure your situation sucks, but I can’t believe this could be even mildly infuriating. Should they have a space screen saver? Should they have images that remind people how fucked they might be? It’s cheesy shit, sure, but sheesh.
- Comment on Reddit Undeleted all my posts and comments 4 months ago:
Bro…what?
- Comment on Do any "thickening" products actually work to prevent hair loss/thinning? 5 months ago:
I started thinning rapidly in my early 20s which prompted me to act. Within a few months the thinning stopped and in the back I’ve been about the same since. Front started thinning a few years ago which prompted the finasteride and that seems to be slowing it.
I don’t know for sure, you’re right, but I also see no incentive to prove my experience wrong since the risk isn’t worth it, to me.
- Comment on Do any "thickening" products actually work to prevent hair loss/thinning? 5 months ago:
I started using Rogaine (generic versions) when I was around 25. I’m 40 now. It slowed my hair loss considerably and I have a pretty good head of hair still. My dad was completely done by 35.
I recently added Finasteride to the mix and I’m comfortable with the results.
Some people will tell you to embrace it and that’s ok too. I just didn’t want to if I didn’t have to.
- Comment on Trump's answer today reminded me of his infamous "Nuclear" quote. 5 months ago:
Now that Biden is out and there’s less of a glass house scenario, Democrats need to be harping on these long, tangential rants of a weird old man.
- Comment on He was ahead of his time 5 months ago:
Lee Harvey flossed after pulling the trigger.
- Comment on I need new glasses. The only insurance-approved place I can shop online will cost $250 with my needs. I went to a "cheap" glasses website that doesn't accept insurance: $250. Yay, America. 5 months ago:
The lack of coverage of teeth and eyes in standard health insurance is because of dentists and optometrists opting out when insurance was becoming a thing.
- Comment on mods finally doing the holy work ❤️ 6 months ago:
To each their own but it seems silly to remove a post because you don’t find it funny when it’s not something outright offensive.
- Comment on Hello I think you'll love this house. 6 months ago:
It’s like the original blueprints were a word document and the architect tried to paste in an image.
- Comment on what's your experience washing sneakers in the washing machine? 6 months ago:
I bought a mesh sneaker bag from Amazon that is designed to keep them safe in the wash and it seems to do the trick each time. Just be sure to take out in the insole before washing.
- Comment on Ironing 6 months ago:
Steamer game, represent.
- Comment on I ordered my daughter a pizza, something I don't usually do. I got Domino's smallest size with two toppings. I got her cheese sticks and two sauces and tipped the driver 20%. $31.07. 6 months ago:
It would have only cost $22.40 if you picked it up yourself.
- Comment on The only time it's ok to snitch... 7 months ago:
Heard it on News Max. Must be true.
- Comment on Marvels Rivals requires creators to sign a contract that removes your right to give a negative review to access the playtest 8 months ago:
I’m assuming it’s with regards to the Play Test which is in very early stages and shouldn’t be judged as completed. Seems fair enough if it’s nowhere near complete
- Comment on Too soon? 8 months ago:
That one got me as soon as I zoomed in. It’s perfect. No notes needed.