PlutoParty

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[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 6 points 3 months ago

There are giant swaths of area with no coverage, especially in the mountains of arizona, including the freeways and especially highways. The entire western US can be spotty with signal out in the great wide open. It isn't until the Midwest and more east that one should largely not worry about signal coverage anymore.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

What is a non-mechanical mechanical part?

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

There's really not much to it. I don't understand why you're so dumbfounded such a thing is possible. People steal or buy up formula. Those who steal it make a profit no matter what price they sell it at. Those who live in an area where it sells out have the ability to mark it up big time. Paying 10 extra bucks is better than driving hours away with the hope they have it in stock there. People will sell it on offerup, craigslist, facebook, etc. Search for "formula" offerup if you're in the US and you'll likely see it. This was especially a problem during Covid and we saw the same scheme extend to many other products. In 2022, there was a massive shortage for the better part of a year. Any that came around got bought up immediately - by some that were lucky enough to get it at the right time and the rest by scalpers. This is not a new thing and I find it surprising that you're so surprised. I often see them locked up and purchase limits at the store because of this.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

Holy naivete, my sweet summer child. This has nothing to do with conservatives. This is a well-known scheme that is problematic in many areas.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 6 points 8 months ago

Google Maps is always dead on for me. I regularly drive very long distances across the US. The time estimates are within minutes of accurate even when there are sudden or extreme backups like in Los Angeles. There's plenty to criticize Google for, but it isn't Google maps for me.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 1 points 9 months ago

Most companies try to gain and retain customers. You're suggesting that at Chipotle, they sat down and decided to actively not help theirs?

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 5 points 9 months ago

Buddy, we are talking about planes. But no, that isn't the issue.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 1 points 9 months ago

Agreed. I highly recommend a bidet. Feels so gross without one. But this works in a...... Pinch

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Am I the only one around here that just wads up an adequate amount, based on thickness? Even the cheapest of toilet paper is never an issue with this method.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Well, yes. I wasn't really intending to make a comparison. I was just explaining the meme. There was a time when getting your wifi/network card going in Linux was somewhat of a hassle for many.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

This is true today. Had you tried that back in 2005, you'd very likely be fiddling with drivers. I specifically remember making a disk that contained all the drivers I'd need if I had to reinstall for any reason. Without it and without a network, you'd have to have another computer available to grab drivers from the internet.

[–] PlutoParty@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago

I'm not going to entertain your buffoonery.

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