Nollij

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[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 9 points 4 months ago (6 children)

The average lifespan of a car is 200k miles, not 300k. While it's not uncommon to see cars going higher than that, it's rare to see them get to 300k. I've had 2 Toyotas that died between 230k and 260k. There are more citations in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_longevity

Given that 300k km is ~186k miles, I think OP made a pretty reasonable comparison.

As for robustness, how do you even define that? Repair costs per year/mile? Frequency of repairs needed? In either case, there's a much bigger gap between a Jeep and a Toyota than between ICE and BEV.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Where do you have a liquor store open until 11? Most close at 9, and I've only ever seen a couple open until 10.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 26 points 4 months ago (2 children)

He was never convicted in a court of law. They are always "suspected ______" until they are "convicted _____". Since we don't try people posthumously (yet), they will never be convicted.

Colloquially, people will just stop saying that detail. But it's still there.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 months ago

Let's not forget the Golden Handcuffs. Although given what was reported from Twitter, I'm not sure that applies.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 months ago

While I would generally agree with that statement (and gave you an up vote for it), I feel like Musk twisted that away from any normal business move.

For instance, many customers aren't paying for premium features. Rather, they were extorted into paying, because their professional lives depend on it.

And even after all that, it's not like it's catering to users on any level. No one is saying that Twitter is better now. Well, no one except the Russian bots and the Nazis.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 13 points 4 months ago

And yet, somehow, he's still more fit for office than Trump.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 70 points 4 months ago (2 children)

When a business blames its customers for choosing to no longer be its customers, it's a sure sign the business is declining. Depending on the severity, it's often a sign the business is failing.

This applies here, as well as any time you see an article that millennials are killing <business/industry/etc>. It also applies when an entertainer blames their (potential) audience for not enjoying their work. See Jerry Seinfeld, Kid Rock, etc.

No one owes your business any patronage.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 24 points 4 months ago

This isn't true, at least in the US. The vast majority of dog food is safe for human consumption, albeit not recommended.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The surprise shouldn't be that you're about to propose. The surprise should be in how you choose to propose.

Unless the ring's details are part of the surprise (which they could be, if it's meaningful to the couple), clear and open communication should be preferred

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 16 points 4 months ago

A much better question is why does the government (by way of its appointed monitor) think they have a say on the matter? IANAL, but this seems like a pretty clear violation of the first amendment right to free speech. This is especially true as a result of Citizens United, as bad as the ruling was.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 8 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Looking forward to seeing this on Technology Connections. Seems right up his alley.

But knowing his timeframe of products, it'll probably be 20 years from now...

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 6 points 5 months ago

It says EV battery (because politics), rather than a traditional 12v car battery. The latter is usually lead acid, while the former is usually lithium-ion (LiFePO4 or Li-NMC)

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