Prandom_returns

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Prandom_returns ,

If you read comments on Instangram and the like, people hate electric cars because...

...they don't do the vroom-vroom noise.

Prandom_returns ,

Do we ignore fuel distribution costs? How much fuel is required to distribute fuel to the stations? Shipping oil from high-conflict areas?

Electric is stipl very much problematic, with the coal burning. But at least it has a lot of headroom to improve, and can be produced locally.

Oh, and my fucking lungs mate.

Prandom_returns ,

Car enthusiasts are weird.

The whole notion of loud = fast falls apart with electric engines.

Not many people buy cars just because they sound good. It's usually the engine that makes it sound good.(+exhaust, etc). Which means tha there's still the need for speed.

But if you want speed, you need to go electric.

The whole macho V8 rumble and manually shifting gears is now less effective than a one-pedal, one-gear, quiet electeic setup.

This must such a huge disconnect in their heads, that they go about posting "electric = gay" on car videos.

Just like listening to loud music with windows down, the loud fart cans are just for seeking attention.

A loud engine is now an equivalent of a dog that barks, but doesn't bite.

I agree that there are many cars that sound incredible (four rotor Mazdas, Porche Carerra GTs, Black or Brabus Mercs, you name it), but disliking electric cars because they make a silly quiet noise just makes one a poser, IMO.

Prandom_returns ,

Almost all of that conversation is using the “uh” as a ‘replacement’ for all the vowels.

Whuht’s Uhp, Duhg.

That “uh” sound is called “schwa”

Prandom_returns ,

Phonetic names. If you were to call it “uh” it would be too ambiguous. Probably.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid_central_vowel

en.wikipedia.org/…/International_Phonetic_Alphabe…

DSLR vs Mirrorless Decision

I’ve started rediscovering photography again after a multi year break, and I’ve currently got a decision to make. I’ve started doing some more macro photography recently, and I’m to the point I would like to purchase a macro lens. However, I now realize that new DSLR cameras seem to be on their way out and mirrorless is...

Prandom_returns ,

Mirrorless, no contest.

  • Small form factor
  • Can use virtually any DSLR / SLR lens, and many rangefinder lenses
  • EVF that lets you zoom, Zebra, preview, show focus areas, etc.
Prandom_returns ,

This doesn’t entirely make sense, since commute is only a part of the routine. You could say, you wouldn’t be taking a shower, so the employer has to pay for the water and the time you spend in the shower, etc.

The employer has no influence on where you live, why would they be paying for it?

If the company is paying for your skills, sitting in traffic is not one of them. So it’s up to you to optimise your commute. (I.e. Bike, train, etc.)

Prandom_returns ,

I prefer taking a shower in the evening. If you’re suggesting people should shower twice I day (instead of just a wash-up), you’re being wasteful.

Prandom_returns ,

Motorcycle? Private helicopter? Teleport?

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