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Forums are alive and well when looking for car info. Whenever I get a different car I look for communities with the most activity and that is usually a forum.

The one exception I can think of (proving the post to be true) is the first generation Tundra (2000-2007). The FB group had more current news than the forums and I managed to get banned (first time ever).

I started typing everything below and then remembered most people that modify their exhausts want attention and most of these people with loud cars are young. They usually grow out of it.

I used a loud radio in my car to get mine when young. I still like loud music but keep it to myself.

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I’ve almost always lived in places where there was a mechanical inspection or smog inspection. There were a few times I had to temporarily let my car be loud and I hated it. These times were only when I was waiting on parts or talent.

Some people play the cat-and-mouse game with loud, modified exhausts and fix them when caught. Others like to modify their ECU so the car makes popping noises when decelerating.

It’s all good, I got a reason to post a a John F. Zoidberg meme.

There is nowhere nice for birds to land the cat can easily reach, by design. I know cats are bad for birds but he is 12 years old and lazy.

I try to help the environment as much as possible but I’m not perfect.

A symbolic boycott is important. They still picked a side in this mess.

Much respect to these heroes.

As of two hours ago still unknown: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/19/president-raisis-helicopter-crashed-in-iran-what-we-know-so-far

Big hug.

Unfortunately I cannot help directly as I’m a cis male that has lived in NYC, LA, and SF Bay Area the last 25 years.

Even in progressive locations there are establishments that are not. I suggest trying to find places you would be comfortable in. That may be a gym, coffee shop, or bar. Make conversation and get a feel for the place.

There is a local dive bar I frequent that is very LGBTQ friendly. Last night my wife and I talked to a transsexual woman (she shared this info) for almost an hour about what happens to donated body parts. She then took off to her friend’s place.

It doesn’t matter what you feed a kitten, they will look like that when done.

They are called “Wireless” headphones when there is a wire connecting them. “True Wireless” means two separate earbuds.

Union trades. That’s where the money is, unfortunately for this conversation few areas have full union coverage.

I’ve worked in NYC. You can not do much in commercial buildings without union help.

Agreed.

I now need to root my Android and put a new OS so it stops telling Google where I am. I’m slightly afraid as I just want my phone to work when I need it.

I’m sure T-Mobile uses my location data for something too.

I use FF and the desktop and don’t care about the look of the UI. I’m happy FF is fast and doesn’t have memory leaks.

Making the mobile experience better will go further with helping Mozilla in general than making the desktop UI look pretty.

Capybaras seem to do everything in a relaxed way. Chill in the water. Bask in the sun. Eat something green.

I can’t check right now but curious how this compares to titles on the Play store.

Good bot

This scene immediately popped into my head.

My sister has had two boxers. They are very friendly but a bit dim witted.

My malti-poo is the same way. Very loving but not too smart. My cat is way smarter than the dog.

I have a few accounts for this purpose. I know at least one service I’ve had forwarded for years.

I jumped ship from most g- products years ago. I really should log into my accounts again and have anything necessary sent directly to my real email.