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New comment by slumberlust in "Amazon Web Services – Four Years and Out"

slumberlust — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:21:24 +0000

Day 2 (maybe even 3 or 4) for sure.

https://aws.amazon.com/executive-insights/content/how-amazon...

New comment by slumberlust in "Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia, UAE"

slumberlust — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:31:55 +0000

So you do use them. Twice.

New comment by slumberlust in "Where to buy a non-Apple, non-Google smartphone"

slumberlust — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:20 +0000

How could it be hyperbole when you give two examples of the increasing pain?

New comment by slumberlust in "I believe there are entire companies right now under AI psychosis"

slumberlust — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:38:37 +0000

You're describing the Gartner cycle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle

New comment by slumberlust in "Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-painting them does"

slumberlust — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:26:30 +0000

In many parts of then world you can't repair these (properly) until the weather gets warmer. Leads to a big initial backlog in the spring.

New comment by slumberlust in "Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid"

slumberlust — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:53:00 +0000

While I agree with your outrage at cars, at least smart TVs get cheaper as they supplement the revenue stream w/ the data brokering options. Non-smart TVs cost way more.

New comment by slumberlust in "Kickstarter is forced to ban adult content by payment processors"

slumberlust — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:59:17 +0000

Are you viewing by the default page or active? Several of these articles were discussed last year when the processors were pressuring Valve. Maybe a little topic fatigue?

New comment by slumberlust in "EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram's 'addictive design' targeting kids"

slumberlust — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:51 +0000

They aren't, but the narrative around kids is easier to sell and the next logical step is the one you are already taking. Baby steps.

New comment by slumberlust in "Starship V3"

slumberlust — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:07:40 +0000

Its a good read. I'd encourage you to read it and come to your own conclusion on your question. Personally, they earned my trust but other members of our book club did not agree.

Space is very very unforgiving and they ultimately conclude humanity is better served focusing our resources here on earth first. But the Trekkies have a tough time with that answer because its a bit of a let down.

New comment by slumberlust in "eBay Rejects GameStop's $56B Takeover as Not Credible"

slumberlust — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:09:58 +0000

I got scammed on a $25 item in 2003 and never went back.

New comment by slumberlust in "Red Hot Chili Peppers ink $300M deal with Warner Music to sell catalog"

slumberlust — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:29:14 +0000

Agreed by far their best. Others still slap though.

The intro to Snow is great too.

New comment by slumberlust in "Why we lose our friends as we age (2023)"

slumberlust — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:03:48 +0000

Movie theatres aren't want they used to be anyways. You aren't missing much.

New comment by slumberlust in "Scouting's Real Crisis Is Not Marketing. It Is Decades of Neglect."

slumberlust — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:15:06 +0000

Do you feel that it's also irresponsible for parents to take their kids to a Catholic church?

New comment by slumberlust in "I want to live like Costco people"

slumberlust — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:48:06 +0000

Out of all the things I enjoy buying at Costco, the bakery section is mostly a miss. Cookies are bland and they make you buy bottom tier flavors like oatmeal to subsidize the macadamia's. Muffins are bland and tasteless. Bagels are just circular bread instead of a nice chewy outside. They also use carraway seeds in their everything seasoning, so too much licorice for my personal tastes. At .50 a pop I have no complaints on the croissants.

Maybe the East coast bakery just can't compete, but I find time and time again I want to buy something yummy and can't find anything that is worth it.

New comment by slumberlust in "I want to live like Costco people"

slumberlust — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:27:57 +0000

Nashua NH Costco is crowded most days, but not near what you're describing.

I also don't like the door check 'game.' Additionally, being hounded at checkout to upgrade your plan while juggling a 5 year old, dealing with payment, and a line full of people behind you is not enjoyable.

New comment by slumberlust in "I want to live like Costco people"

slumberlust — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:25:19 +0000

I'm a fan of the Shatner version after seeing it suggested here a few weeks back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuyV76SG6qg

New comment by slumberlust in "Appearing productive in the workplace"

slumberlust — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:31:18 +0000

I've seen people intentionally commit typos to give it that authenticity nod.

New comment by slumberlust in "Can I disable all data collection from my vehicle?"

slumberlust — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

If you've ever braked hard, you've used ABS. Its what let's you continue to steer under heavy braking. Previous generations were taught to pump the breaks for a similar (much less effective) effect.

The fact that you've used it and don't know it proves your point. That's an example of good safety implementation.

New comment by slumberlust in "Can I disable all data collection from my vehicle?"

slumberlust — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:11:11 +0000

How did you confirm this? I believe you think you did it, but is there any way to confirm its not still sending via another module?

New comment by slumberlust in "Meta in row after workers who saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs"

slumberlust — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:49:37 +0000

Voyeurism