Tech lover, nazi hater.

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Cake day: August 16th, 2023

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  • 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.








  • Damn, I admit I was guessing after looking at the headlines. Glad to hear someone is attempting to do it safely.

    I am familiar with engineering and was amazed at all the corners cut by Oceangate.

    There were several people who quit working with OceanGate because their failure would paint all submersibles with a bad reputation. And thanks to morons like you and Stockton, they were right.

    Please don’t lump me in with Stockton. I may be a moron in many respects but I disagree with his whole approach the endeavor.

    Safety rules are usually written in blood and ignored all of them.








  • 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.