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The way I read it, “verify your identity” means prove you’re not a bot, not that they had your number to begin with and need it to match.

But Google thanks you for voluntarily providing that data which is now and forever subject to Google’s privacy policy.

Oh, that took me a while. Love it!

I’m detecting a trend of interception lately. Maybe it’s just me. But they couldn’t be tailing everyone of interest. It feels like the gov is exploiting realtime access to license plate readers.

May be prudent to suggest Deflock.me to those susceptible.

I’d hate to be that driver…

… Squints …

Oh, nooo. Welp, that’s enough internet for me today.

Yeast and sugar in a pressure vessel?

Ain’t a homebrewer 'till ya mop the ceiling.

(You mention valve, but I don’t see it. I’ll assume you have some trick in place)

As for drinkable, perhaps. The saying goes “If it smells like shit, don’t drink it.” But if there are lilly pads of mould be wary of that too. But bread yeast doesn’t make for good fermentation. There are much more suitable strains out there.

Isn’t this a dinner & donation issue? That’s how American government works now.

You only get takedown notices for negative content. It’s the new and improved Free Speech Censorship®

So Trump & Gang has $600M in lawyer credits to weaponize our government, persecute individuals and corporations, and stall opposition and justice.

These companies don’t get added to the good guy lawyers list.

I just go idle for a week or two and it works again. It seems like a soft IP block. I use a IPv4 address for yt-dlp so CGNAT sort of works in my favor here.

A flash preloader was my first real tech job! As I recall, they stiffed my last paycheck and went under later.

But it was incredibly fun and I made connections that steered my career to a new direction for the next decade.

Uh, I think we’re arguing the same side here.

Edit: I thought of one: auto braking systems. That’s one significant safety system invention since 2000. It’s a bit more than just a nag or gimmick.

Seatbelts, disk vs drum and antilock brake systems, crumple zones, backup cameras, suspension design (wishbone, progressive spring rate) for handling.

I will concede the backup sensors. Those have worked pretty well, though still give false alerts occasionally. Auto headlights/wipers are also another plus, but more of a gimmick.

Other than that, there are better electric/hybrid/engine efficiency which is all good. New models and styles which can be interesting, and cars got fat, which isn’t too good. But the actual technology for safety features used to keep people safe today, is basically the same as almost 25 years ago. Old cars from today’s perspective are not like the old cars from the 1990’s perspective.

That would help a lot. Heck, I’d love to have an overabundance of cactus fruit at 10/$1 and there is someone off 5 who seems to be growing that. Makes me smile.

But that doesnt help me much as we don’t use our water from those reservoirs; a lot of my friends do.

But if you can do the same work with half the water, there is a savings.

You do touch on one thing I haven’t seen mentioned, and it’s the profitability of forcing upgrades. Man, oh man is that an epic ripoff! “Here’s 10 tips to make your home more energy efficient and save $300 off your bill in 2025!” Followed by a list of 10’s of thousands of dollars in upgrades: double pane windows, heat pump water heaters, mini split systems, induction cooktop, solar, don’t forget electrical panel upgrades. I like tech and all, but damn, you’re the utility, the less we consume, the more they charge. Makes me want to go off-grid.

Totally agree there have been some advancements, more tech added, and tests and expectations have changed a bit.

I was pointing out there hasn’t been a massive safety revolution in the past 25 years beyond gadgets and gizmos. ABS, airbags, backup cameras, radar assisted cruise control… they existed back then; it’s great adoption is higher now.

I hate low flow showers too, but know what I hate more? Droughts and water utilities’ excessive use fees.

These regulations weren’t added because some bored bureaucrat wanted to dick around with the norms. They were added to address a problem.

As a Californian, Trumpy Dumpty flushed 5+ billion gallons of water down a river; water we manage closely preparing for drought season. That’s a problem for us.

How are you creating more water/storage for this reversal Whitehouse morons?

I’d argue the imported ones do meet all applicable standards, since they’re exempt.

Well, yeah. That is the loophole being used.

As for 25 year old vehicle, my daily driver is 21, has satellite navigation, California LEV (low emissions vehicle), 5-star safety rating.

We had good tech back then that stands up well to modern-day cars. It may not have the nagging of modern safety systems, but I don’t get false warnings either.

Oh gosh, this article again. Why does the date say 2025? This was discussed ad nauseam last year.

Cliffsnotes: Why was it blocked? The foreign car built to tight regulations in one market doesn’t meet safety standards in another country. This happens all over the world and is nothing new. Yes, people are exploiting a loophole to import them. The DMV got wise.

Oh Trumpy Dumpty, it’s only April. Have you run out of plays to fuck shit up already? You grasping at straws now?

Pfft. Art of the deal my ass.

I don’t necessarily oppose the use of AI as a tool for humans to utilize, but I do have issues with it dictating policies or control over human beings. By the people, for the people, absolutely does not include AI. (Sorry Data, not yet)

Also, any prompts and prompt instructions should be public with results. It is just way too easy to fuck up.

Oh snap! China, you got schooled. Ain’t nut’n you can do now! Check mate.

“Hold my tea.” -China

It’s like the left foot trying to run away from the right. Let’s do more of what is working.

What a moron.