I actually painted my bike and realized it looks like this. Red tank, black engine, chrome pipes. It's a nice look.

Guess I'm homeless.

Guess I'm homeless, cuz fuck that.

Strange how the dictionary has different definitions for the two words.

I'm used to needing group buy in for things that are potentially dangerous for their careers here in the US. How do you think your message of "sucking every morsel out of each day" comes across? Staying at home to knit on the clock?

I agree the system is designed to be exploitative, but I can't change that alone.

I suppose it's up to individual on how they interpret it.

I personally word my statements carefully to reduce the odds it gets misinterpreted, butt it still happens on occasion.

If I've misinterpreted here, whoops. Onwards we go with no ill-will to anyone.

Sorry that that's how you're interpreting it. Just being explicit that there's a balance between being a mooch, and taking care of yourself.

What a polite and constructive comment.

"A bunch of books"... Resoundingly low effort, friend. Have a great day 😉

I don't believe I have. "I'll suck every morsel of fun out of the day that I can" and "they can't do anything because I'm in a union" don't come across as positive statements.

Tone gets lost in text, so I can't be certain of intent, but I need to stress that unions exist to ensure fair treatment of us workers, at it's core. Get paid, be safe, and be respected. Those comments I responded to don't seem to consider that there's gotta be a fair exchange back to the employer as well, otherwise we're dooming the symbiosis that develops.

That's my take, downvote if you wish.

I support unions. Don't give the enemy fodder for reasons why unions are bad.

I'm sure you work hard, and deserve time to relax as well, even on the clock. It doesn't come across that way with your comment. Thanks.

Didn't the guy who almost got ejected out of the 737 door plug fiasco attribute his survival to keeping his belt on? I mean that's enough reason for me by itself.

You guys saw how the World rally tracks got towards the end? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I5sTuSoMho

I hate the music, so maybe mute it.

I got to pet one once, he closed his beak on my fingers but because of how long the break is, he couldn't apply real pressure. It was pretty interesting to feel a bird play with your fingers who couldn't actually hurt you.

This is compared to my little conures who instinctively nip out of fright if my partner pulls back the shower curtain in the other room haha. Ah... My poor fingers.

I think you're right, and maybe add a modification. As a fellow engineer, I'll suggest there's a third option that's more realistic when it comes to knowledgeable and lay people having a discussion:

• as mentioned in the meme, scientists can and do learn stuff that improves overall understanding.
• the quest for improved understanding is usually sparked by a strange or unique observation, sometimes by scientists, sometimes by the much larger population of regular folks
• Provided there is good intent and respect from both parties, I believe it's critically important that people who have observed something unique be able to discuss it somehow with people who have particular skill related to that phenomena

What seems to be missing out of a lot of these misinformation tikTube fights is precisely that fundamental lack of respect. I've observed it's very easy to destabilize a calm discussion with small amounts of inconsiderate speech by people within or outside the discussion. Sometimes it seems purposeful, but the result is a much slowed ability to communicate. That's bad for us all.

Just to add insult to injury, who's repaying her bills?

Meh, my bike is also a bit dirty. Not super worried about how it looks lol.

Not sure how I missed that J. Whoops.

Yup. They're very efficient militarily, as is Finland. See the Skjold-class as an example of their engineering style.

Hmm... Seems like the rules are too rigid.

Hmm.. maybe some snaps in a different spot, turn the jacket into a backpack? Like for your helmet at least?

Nah, not business machines. I've made those last quite a while, even as an undergrad in engineering running simulations that were too heavy for what the machine could actually do.

Pro tip: need an impromptu white noise generator? Load up some COMSOL or Ansys.