[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 1 points 4 minutes ago

I know enough about aerodynamics to speak generally about typical designs. But, this isn't a typical design. Insight needs an aero engineer with some experience.

I think the architecture is really cool because it looks like a twist at first glance, but isn't.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 0 points 48 minutes ago

Somehow reaching that conclusion is one of the stupidest thing I've read in awhile.

When the majority were aware of injustice we sang in the streets, "Fuck Donald Trump and fuck Biden, too! Neither of them give a fuck about you!"

That's was an incredibly good thing. The trade unions were paying attention. Now is our time. A few years later the US has more strikes than we've seen since between the world wars.

Seems you're not paying attention to We the People. That's a critical mistake.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 1 points 56 minutes ago

That's what we do with trash. But, some of the bits down at the bottom seem like they can be recycled.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Karlatornet (lit. 'The Karla Tower', initially called Polstjärnan) is a skyscraper under construction by Serneke in Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I'm way ahead of you. I don't vote for politicians that accept corporate money, be it foreign or domestic.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 17 points 3 hours ago

Competition in capitalism is always better than a lack thereof. But, we've not busted monopolies in a significant way since Ma Bell. And, even if we were, at 75% of the global market share they'd not warrant any action yet.

There's going to be a dominant organization because late stage capitalism sucks. And, I'd rather it be Valve than some alternative trying to fuck me over at every opportunity.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 24 points 3 hours ago

I want to note that you'd need about $143 in gross sales to meet the threshold of $100 in net profit.

On the surface that sounds like a lot. But, they're providing a service without any guarantee of any income. Epic can only compete because they've few users and are willing to operate at a near loss in attempt to garner market share.

This will be a difficult one for others to understand as a "good deal". Gamers are usually correct when they pull out their pitchforks. This should not be one of those times.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 12 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Does Steam take a cut for distribution?

If not, while this emotionally sucks, they've a solid operational policy.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world -1 points 4 hours ago

I don't like what you've said so you're a troll. We don't serve your kind around here.

SMRT.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world -2 points 4 hours ago

Enjoy your prosecutor.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 6 points 11 hours ago

Because that disturbs the comfort of a complacent society. Nothing about the US judicial and prison system is humane.

[-] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 35 points 14 hours ago

He's just doing normal cop stuff. Now, let's elect a prosecutor.

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I'd guess my net environmental impact is just now lower than US average because, despite my fuel consumption when moving my home, it's tiny, energy independent, and it doesn't move far or frequently. I don't really know. I just don't want to be judged unfairly, particularly when seeking help trying to do it even better.

I want to downsize my truck for cost and fuel efficiency. I've had this truck, my first, for a year, 3.5k miles. I've towed the trailer a short thousand miles without incident and including city, highway, and interstate.

Current setup:

'19 Chevy 2500 6.0L 4WD

Hitch towing ~2.5 tons GVWR (14', enclosed, tandem, brakes)

Getting 8mpg @ 70-75mph

Next truck budget is $10-20k. I'll keep it probably until the frame rots. I'm planning on replacing shocks & wearable steering components, am not averse to some work.

Should I target a 1/2 ton gas (leaning Ford 5.0L 4WD), a different 3/4 ton gas (which and why), or a 3/4 ton diesel (leaning Dodge Cummins)?

The paper numbers say I should get a 1/2 ton gas. But, my more experienced friend thinks I'll be a lot happier spending more for a diesel because diesel engines can last a long time, it'll at least double my fuel efficiency, and it's a little extra overkill for an easier tow.

I'm open to all informed perspectives. What's my best plan and why?

Edit: I kept the Chevy 2500 6.0L because the local market didn't support transition on the sale side. I also bought a '98 Dodge Cummins 12v diesel that needs work. It'll eventually replace the other truck.

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