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Comment · 2 years ago
Not terribly useful to assume supersonic airflows are occuring at sea level.
Comment · 2 years ago
"Every person using technology will make every other person's life easier" is not the correct interpretation of the original statement.
Comment · 2 years ago
Can't imagine willingly using a tool that I assess makes my life more difficult.
Comment · 2 years ago
Upvoted. I'd hazard that--

"LERS is a system in which a verified law enforcement agent can securely submit a legal request for user data, view the status of the submitted request, and download the response submitted by Google.

If you are a sworn law enforcement agent or other government official who is authorized to issue legal process in connection with an official investigation, you may submit your request through this system."

--is not the height of transparency, though.

Comment · 2 years ago
This appears to be for private citizens to report illegal content?
Comment · 2 years ago
>they have websites

That's interesting, can you link to one?

Comment · 2 years ago
>One I don't accept without some strong backing.

I need to see some data on this.

Comment · 2 years ago
Maybe she likes the way eating raw salt makes her feel.
Comment · 2 years ago
>when you're comparing it to a library that literally burned down

There have been significant improvements in structure fireproofing and firefighting in the past 2071 years.

Comment · 2 years ago
Is there another noteworthy rocket strike in the vicinity of Al Shifa hospital that the comment you replied to might have been referencing?
Comment · 2 years ago
>an angst that could otherwise be channeled more appropriately

Sincerely, you might be on to something here.

Comment · 2 years ago
> I've never had one crack and fail on me.

Well, I can't argue with that.

Comment · 2 years ago
Soldering crimp connectors (that are not otherwise designed for it) will reduce the flexibility of the wire and introduce stress concentrations. Those stress concentrations will reduce the fatigue life of the harness.
Comment · 3 years ago
Well-ventilated area, non-flammable container, lighter/matches. Liquor, cigarette, thousand-yard stare optional.
Comment · 3 years ago
>or (strangely) pulling the charging handle every reload

AK or AR or ?

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