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New comment by skithrowyouknow in "HERMES.md in commit messages causes requests to route to extra usage billing"

skithrowyouknow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:37:18 +0000

Swiss train operator charges to call their helpline if you can't figure out their automated lockers, but you probably get a real person.

New comment by skithrowyouknow in "Norway set to become latest country to ban social media for under 16s"

skithrowyouknow — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:17:37 +0000

You do not have control of who your childrens' friends are unless you spend all hours with them. And most people are happy nobody can legally sell smokes, booze, and drugs to 12 year olds.

New comment by skithrowyouknow in "Things I learned from Reddit fashion"

skithrowyouknow — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:13:59 +0000

Wool is an excellent fiber for active base layer. Probably in a blend. The bacteria growth on anything poly is brutal, giving me a horrible stink and wrecking my skin once I wear it for more than an hour of activity. Do I want wool as insulation? No, I don't want the weight or time to dry.

New comment by skithrowyouknow in "How the Turner twins are mythbusting modern technical apparel"

skithrowyouknow — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:18:58 +0000

My friend skis make it easier to use your parachute https://youtu.be/3CDyQXtBGBw?si=YMXZOqvkCLaaLamy&t=1457