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[S.Y.]

<div class="bbWrapper">Thousand of books, mainly classics, are accessible through <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Project Gutenberg</a>.</div>

 

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[Xeon]

<div class="bbWrapper">Creating a product for a problem that doesn&#039;t exist.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="375196" data-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" data-host="www.cnbc.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.cnbcfm.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fimage%2F107132799-1665517315369-Product_Style_1-1.jpg%3Fv%3D1665851279%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080&amp;hash=afcf5a6389166fc18ff8b3fbdf645bbc&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Meta documents show main metaverse is losing users and falling short of goals, report says </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Facebook owner Meta&#039;s Horizon Worlds is failing to meet internal performance expectations, a report says.</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.cnbcfm.com%2Fapplications%2Fcnbc.com%2Fstaticcontent%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.ico&amp;hash=e27dc15f1087389485fa145524089dbf&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.cnbc.com </div> </div> </div> </div></div>

 

[msufan]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 50816" data-quote="Xeon" data-source="post: 1027745" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027745" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027745">Xeon said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Creating a product for a problem that doesn&#039;t exist.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="375196" data-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" data-host="www.cnbc.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.cnbcfm.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fimage%2F107132799-1665517315369-Product_Style_1-1.jpg%3Fv%3D1665851279%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080&amp;hash=afcf5a6389166fc18ff8b3fbdf645bbc&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Meta documents show main metaverse is losing users and falling short of goals, report says </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Facebook owner Meta&#039;s Horizon Worlds is failing to meet internal performance expectations, a report says.</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.cnbcfm.com%2Fapplications%2Fcnbc.com%2Fstaticcontent%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.ico&amp;hash=e27dc15f1087389485fa145524089dbf&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.cnbc.com </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I hope that continues to languish</div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 50816" data-quote="Xeon" data-source="post: 1027745" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027745" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027745">Xeon said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Creating a product for a problem that doesn&#039;t exist.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="375196" data-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" data-host="www.cnbc.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.cnbcfm.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fimage%2F107132799-1665517315369-Product_Style_1-1.jpg%3Fv%3D1665851279%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080&amp;hash=afcf5a6389166fc18ff8b3fbdf645bbc&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/15/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-losing-users-falling-short-of-goals.html" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Meta documents show main metaverse is losing users and falling short of goals, report says </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Facebook owner Meta&#039;s Horizon Worlds is failing to meet internal performance expectations, a report says.</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.cnbcfm.com%2Fapplications%2Fcnbc.com%2Fstaticcontent%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.ico&amp;hash=e27dc15f1087389485fa145524089dbf&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.cnbc.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.cnbc.com </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>This is what happens when you ignore the commandment of NEED</div>

 

[ZF Lee]

<div class="bbWrapper">I just came back from helping to organise a church man&#039;s camp.<br /> Of course, there&#039;s a lot we had to buy and order for the event.<br /> <br /> And amongst our various vendors, I got reminded that as imperfect as we can be in providing value-- it is <br /> HOW we adapt to amend the gaps that actually make the cut.<br /> <br /> Here&#039;s two of our vendors to compare:<br /> <br /> <b>(A) CAMP CATERER</b><br /> The camp place had an on-site kitchen where we sourced all the camp meals.<br /> Our food and logistics people specifically informed them of the number of pax to cook for (plus extras).<br /> <br /> The first day of camp was a washout.<br /> <br /> We were running dry of food quicker than expected-- so that we had to instruct the team on duty to carefully portion out servings before we opened the floor for second helpings. If it were not for my dad bringing in extra treats (that is another story altogether)...and logistics bringing extra fruits and others-- we&#039;d be screwed.<br /> <br /> <b>Rule No. 1 of running camp is you must NEVER run out of food!</b><br /> <br /> We could have let it go if the slip-ups were kept only to the first day itself.<br /> <br /> But SECOND DAY breakfast food portions got pretty sad...some folks were only left with sauce to drizzle on their rice...<br /> <br /> The logistics guy was so furious...he took the kitchen head aside and said, &#039;If we paid you too little-- just TELL us! Yet we paid you...and then you DIDN&#039;T PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD?!&#039;<br /> <br /> So for the rest of camp, they upped the food portions. We even went out to boost the food choices by buying some fried egg or pork or whatever. But we&#039;ll be blacklisting that camp provider in future...<br /> <br /> Now here&#039;s a different case story:<br /> <br /> <b>(B) T-SHIRT DESIGNER</b><br /> Every camp will need official T-shirts.<br /> <br /> So we ordered a few hundred microfibre shirts...but the designer delivered them so late that we could only get them on last day of camp! In fact, the logistics person had to drive out late at night midway of camp to get him.<br /> <br /> But the difference here is that the T-shirt designer not only gave us a good discount to compensate us...he gave us some microfibre shirts FOR FREE. He didn&#039;t have enough stock to provide around 10 microfibre shirts for XXL sizes...so he gave XXL shirts in COTTON to us FOR FREE.<br /> <br /> Later he&#039;ll be sending us the remaining microfibre shirts.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, we&#039;ll be going back to him for next camp&#039;s shirts.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> On a separate note...helping to organise events and camps CAN improve your mental models on creating Fastlane systems (especially when there&#039;s people involved). It&#039;s been YEARS since I helped at church....and there was plenty of lessons I drew out from it all.</div>

 

[xShepherdx]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 12657" data-quote="GPM" data-source="post: 1027694" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027694" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027694">GPM said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Tie this in to our new social credit system and we are golden. Do something that the state doesn&#039;t agree with? Now their license plate can be blanked out with big Red Letters displaying that they need to be pulled over or reported asap. Bad citizen! Please call on your neighbor and your social credit score will increase by 5 points! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>But California would <i>never</i> do that! Besides, I can customize the plates with personalized banners and show off how unique I am! /s<br /> <br /> In reality, they already know where each of us are basically 24/7 thanks to the tiny back box in our pockets. So having your phone emit a forced, highly audible amber alert sound is already a possibility.</div>

 

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[xShepherdx]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 14720" data-quote="msufan" data-source="post: 1027727" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027727" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027727">msufan said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thanks for the interesting post. This example intrigues me because it seems like a much, much worse alternative to me. Yet they are able to charge more for it. That makes me wonder what other things I rule out as being changes for the worse which could actually be appealing to a subset of people.<br /> <br /> For example, you could have:<br /> -Speakers/earbuds/headphones that can&#039;t play very loud (which is worse... but which might be marketed as good for protecting your hearing, perhaps to be sold for kids?)<br /> -Men&#039;s clothing without pockets (which is worse... but perhaps there are men who want more form-fitting clothes?)<br /> -Portable freezers (which would be worse than a normal refrigerator/freezer, but could be better for college dorm rooms which usually only have mini-fridges)<br /> <br /> Which gets us into the idea that reducing features can be a key to success... things like<br /> -&quot;Dumb&quot; cell phones for kids (very limited features on purpose)<br /> -Arithmetic-only calculators (removing the algebra/geom/trig keys for people not wanting them)<br /> <br /> and so much more. This is interesting to ponder! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey, I&#039;m glad you found value in it!<br /> <br /> I think &quot;worse&quot; is the wrong word here though. <br /> <br /> For example, people mow their lawns while listening to headphones to cancel out the noise. <a href="https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/headphones-hearing-loss/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Are you aware of just how loud and bad that is for your ears?</a><br /> <br /> So quiet headphones would be &quot;better&quot;... based on my values.<br /> <br /> <b>And that&#039;s what it all comes down to: What does the <u>customer</u> value?</b><br /> <br /> People who value their ears may want a set of headphones with limited volume.<br /> <br /> Whereas people who value the ability to block out all outside noise may want full control of their volume.<br /> <br /> This is definitely an interesting way to think. <br /> <br /> What else could be improved by reduction or restriction?</div>

 

[Fox]

<div class="bbWrapper">What is the best way to try to hire a forum member for help with something without making a full thread about it?<br /> <br /> Thanks!</div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 33771" data-quote="Fox" data-source="post: 1027822" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027822" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027822">Fox said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What is the best way to try to hire a forum member for help with something without making a full thread about it?<br /> <br /> Thanks! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Send them a message</div>

 

[Fox]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85205" data-quote="thechosen1" data-source="post: 1027823" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027823" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027823">thechosen1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Send them a message </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I see that I missed a bit - I don&#039;t know who would be suitable.<br /> <br /> So this is a general job listing for someone who is best able to help. <br /> <br /> It is for listing a product on the different european Amazon sites.</div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 33771" data-quote="Fox" data-source="post: 1027824" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027824" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027824">Fox said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I see that I missed a bit - I don&#039;t know who would be suitable.<br /> <br /> So this is a general job listing for someone who is best able to help.<br /> <br /> It is for listing a product on the different european Amazon sites. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>What&#039;s wrong with creating a thread?</div>

 

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[Antifragile]

<div class="bbWrapper">If we&#039;re talking about truth bombs, well, take shelter, &#039;cause I&#039;m about to make it rain.<br /> <br /> Thoughts on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro? Buy or not? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> loves that brick that makes deals happen! What say you?<br /> They have a deep purple colour now, looks interesting.</div>

 

[Kak]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 55234" data-quote="Antifragile" data-source="post: 1027829" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027829" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027829">Antifragile said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> If we&#039;re talking about truth bombs, well, take shelter, &#039;cause I&#039;m about to make it rain.<br /> <br /> Thoughts on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro? Buy or not? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> loves that brick that makes deals happen! What say you?<br /> They have a deep purple colour now, looks interesting. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Prepare to be disappointed! LOL!<br /> <br /> For the first time, in probably 5 years, I haven’t already purchased the new and best phone.<br /> <br /> This is partly because I really like my 13 Pro Max and partly because I don’t feel the 14 Pro Max offers much of a difference.<br /> <br /> I’m actually more intrigued by the Galaxy Fold (the one that folds out into a tablet, not the one that looks like a flip phone) at the moment. That seems like quite a powerhouse for my pocket.<br /> <br /> I’m not currently phone shopping, but I’m sure I’ll buy something in the next 6-8 months.<br /> <br /> I always want a seriously top notch phone at all times though because it is my connection to the business world. It’s the most useful piece of technology ever devised by man. It’s important.<br /> <br /> Too many people are proud of their 10 year old falling apart crap phone. If I was a farmer, I’d want a more productive tractor. If I was a fighter pilot I’d want a faster and more agile plane. If I was a doctor I’d want more accurate scans. If I was a builder, I’d want stronger materials. I’m an entrepreneur, I demand excellence out of my connectivity.</div>

 

[Invictus]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1027555" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027555" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027555">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yes, and the &quot;actually guy&quot;...<br /> <br /> <script class="js-extraPhrases" type="application/json"> { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.", "lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow", "lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow", "lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen", "lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails", "lightbox_download": "Download", "lightbox_share": "Share", "lightbox_zoom": "Zoom", "lightbox_new_window": "New window", "lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar" } </script> <div class="bbImageWrapper js-lbImage" title="Y_actually.png" data-src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fvignette.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fmeme%2Fimages%2F8%2F8b%2FY_actually.png%2F&amp;hash=97b81adec176a768bcf5db7839cf5356" data-lb-sidebar-href="" data-lb-caption-extra-html="" data-single-image="1"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fvignette.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fmeme%2Fimages%2F8%2F8b%2FY_actually.png%2F&amp;hash=97b81adec176a768bcf5db7839cf5356" data-url="https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/meme/images/8/8b/Y_actually.png/" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" style="" alt="Y_actually.png" title="" width="" height="" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I have also heard them as “asteriskholes”. Where no matter what you say, they have to add an asterisk or make you add an asterisk.<br /> <br /> Sort of like when you’re suggesting people go for a walk and get eight hours of sleep to improve mood and mental health, and someone says “I have treatment resistant depression. This doesn’t work.”<br /> <br /> Clearly it wasn’t meant for your extreme case then, was it?</div>

 

[MitchC]

<div class="bbWrapper">I’ve been trying to hold off out of principle until they finally switch to usb c<br /> <br /> My own little boycott<br /> <br /> They sold me a MacBook Pro that only has usb c ports but refuse to sell me a phone with a usb c port<br /> <br /> Apple has gone from a brand recognised for premium products, crazy innovation and slightly higher but reasonable prices<br /> <br /> To a brand recognised for products that put form over function, have less features and cost way more for no reason other than they look nice and work well together</div>

 

[MoneyDoc]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1027831" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027831" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027831">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Prepare to be disappointed! LOL!<br /> <br /> For the first time, in probably 5 years, I haven’t already purchased the new and best phone.<br /> <br /> This is partly because I really like my 13 Pro Max and partly because I don’t feel the 14 Pro Max offers much of a difference.<br /> <br /> I’m actually more intrigued by the Galaxy Fold (the one that folds out into a tablet, not the one that looks like a flip phone) at the moment. That seems like quite a powerhouse for my pocket.<br /> <br /> I’m not currently phone shopping, but I’m sure I’ll buy something in the next 6-8 months.<br /> <br /> I always want a seriously top notch phone at all times though because it is my connection to the business world. It’s the most useful piece of technology ever devised by man. It’s important.<br /> <br /> Too many people are proud of their 10 year old falling apart crap phone. If I was a farmer, I’d want a more productive tractor. If I was a fighter pilot I’d want a faster and more agile plane. If I was a doctor I’d want more accurate scans. If I was a builder, I’d want stronger materials. I’m an entrepreneur, I demand excellence out of my connectivity. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I just cancelled my order that I&#039;ve been waiting for since early October thanks to your post lmao. <br /> <br /> I also have the 13 pro max and if you think the 14 pro max doesn&#039;t offer much of a difference, I don&#039;t need one either.</div>

 

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[Kak]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 22018" data-quote="MitchC" data-source="post: 1027836" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027836" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027836">MitchC said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I’ve been trying to hold off out of principle until they finally switch to usb c<br /> <br /> My own little boycott<br /> <br /> They sold me a MacBook Pro that only has usb c ports but refuse to sell me a phone with a usb c port<br /> <br /> Apple has gone from a brand recognised for premium products, crazy innovation and slightly higher but reasonable prices<br /> <br /> To a brand recognised for products that put form over function, have less features and cost way more for no reason other than they look nice and work well together </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I agree and there are some trends that point to this.<br /> <br /> For many millennials and older, Apple products could have almost been described as semi-prestigious luxury goods. I don’t think that’s the case anymore.<br /> <br /> I have heard that Gen Z cares a lot less about Apple brand myopia. To them it’s just another Chevy or Ford. Ultra common. It seems like they like the hotrod tech, but don’t care about brand as much… Which is probably the right way to be.</div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39146" data-quote="Invictus" data-source="post: 1027834" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027834" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027834">Invictus said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I have also heard them as “asteriskholes”. Where no matter what you say, they have to add an asterisk or make you add an asterisk.<br /> <br /> Sort of like when you’re suggesting people go for a walk and get eight hours of sleep to improve mood and mental health, and someone says “I have treatment resistant depression. This doesn’t work.”<br /> <br /> Clearly it wasn’t meant for your extreme case then, was it? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Isn&#039;t that what all of us are doing with this exact topic? Adding to the description, adjusting, throwing in our 2 cents</div>

 

[Kak]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 24289" data-quote="MoneyDoc" data-source="post: 1027837" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027837" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027837">MoneyDoc said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I just cancelled my order that I&#039;ve been waiting for since early October thanks to your post lmao.<br /> <br /> I also have the 13 pro max and if you think the 14 pro max doesn&#039;t offer much of a difference, I don&#039;t need one either. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yeah. Last year we got 5G. That was a good upgrade. This year we get “the dynamic island.”<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="375322" data-url="https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Dynamic-Island-the-iPhone-14-Pros-biggest-new-feature-or-Apples-latest-gimmick_id143134" data-host="www.phonearena.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fm-cdn.phonearena.com%2Fimages%2Farticle%2F143134-wide-two_1200%2FThe-Dynamic-Island-the-iPhone-14-Pros-biggest-new-feature-or-Apples-latest-gimmick.jpg&amp;hash=ddf99300023d2fd1b35c44c2c389ecb9&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.phonearena.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Dynamic-Island-the-iPhone-14-Pros-biggest-new-feature-or-Apples-latest-gimmick_id143134" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> The Dynamic Island: the iPhone 14 Pro&#039;s biggest new feature or Apple&#039;s latest gimmick </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">After a month of using the iPhone 14 Pro, I was left wondering - are we stuck on Apple&#039;s Dynamic Island?</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phonearena.com%2Ffavicon-32x32.png%3Fv%3D3&amp;hash=33d4f4d79c9ceecf97ee8f8f5aaa7fb5&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.phonearena.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.phonearena.com </div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> Put me in the seriously unimpressed camp.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile at Samsung…<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="375323" data-url="https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/" data-host="www.samsung.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fsamsung%2Fclientlibs%2Fconsumer%2Fglobal%2Fclientlib-common%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Flogo-square-letter.png&amp;hash=3b349e255a05a9d909c19713ba523ad6&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.samsung.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Explore Samsung Galaxy Z Series - Prices &amp; Specs | Samsung Malaysia </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Explore Samsung Galaxy Z Series with ✔Long Lasting Battery ✔Super AMOLED screen ✔Octa-core processor. Check out specs &amp; price of Samsung Galaxy Z Smartphones here!</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fsamsung%2Fclientlibs%2Fconsumer%2Fglobal%2Fclientlib-common%2Fresources%2Fimages%2FFavicon.png&amp;hash=d618e5d7e32d87560fd83ba79a6dc9dc&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="www.samsung.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.samsung.com </div> </div> </div> </div></div>

 

[Antifragile]

<div class="bbWrapper">in unrelated news, the sales of iPhone 14 plummeted after <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> made a post on the FLF. And it is funny because it is true <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>

 

[Invictus]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85205" data-quote="thechosen1" data-source="post: 1027841" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027841" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027841">thechosen1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Isn&#039;t that what all of us are doing with this exact topic? Adding to the description, adjusting, throwing in our 2 cents </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I wouldn’t say so. There’s a difference between having a discussion and interjecting your opinion when it isn’t relevant (or asked for). The same way a footnote is separate from the text.<br /> <br /> If we are having a real discussion about mental health and I say walks and sleep are healthy, you bringing up treatment resistant depression is a valid extension of the conversation. But if I have a text group where I let you know what’s helping ME out, you interjecting that statement (even if it’s correct) could be unnecessary.<br /> <br /> Social situations vary considerably, and it’s important to read the room (or forum or groupchat). Context matters.</div>

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 107663" data-quote="xShepherdx" data-source="post: 1027681" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027681" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027681">xShepherdx said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Just read an interesting article about California switching to digital license plates:<br /> <h3 class="bbHeading"><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/10/15/1129305660/digital-license-plates-california" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">California drivers can now sport digital license plates on their cars</a>&#8203;</h3>I was mostly interested in the last two paragraphs:<br /> <br /> Elsewhere in the article, they mentioned that there were roughly 36 million vehicles registered in California.<br /> <br /> Some quick math shows that even if just 10% of the vehicles switch to the new plates, Reviver will be earning at least ~$71 million dollars per month or ~861 million dollars per year. And that&#039;s just from a small amount of Californians. I&#039;m also guessing their churn rate would be incredibly low.<br /> <br /> Given that these plates also allow you to renew your registration automatically, track location and mileage, show amber alerts, signal that a vehicle was stolen, etc., I could see companies installing these plates on factory vehicles moving forward. Or even being mandated by the state potentially.<br /> <br /> The general consensus in CA is that the DMV sucks, and this is a potential solution to that problem.<br /> <br /> So, at a very quick glance, this seems to be a great business opportunity...all for something as &quot;simple&quot; as a license plate.<br /> <br /> How many basic objects do we walk by or use each day that could turn into an opportunity like this?<br /> <br /> Makes me wonder... <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":smile:" title="Big Smile :smile:" data-shortname=":smile:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Uh, hell no.<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 85205" data-quote="thechosen1" data-source="post: 1027841" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027841" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027841">thechosen1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Isn&#039;t that what all of us are doing with this exact topic? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Not really. There is a lively discussion, and there is arrogant ankle-biting for the sake of being a dickhead know-it-all. The key here is that it does NOT matter what you say, it matters that you are uneducated and you don&#039;t get the entire picture. Asterisky-ahole guy is here to educate you.</div>

 

[Kak]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85205" data-quote="thechosen1" data-source="post: 1027841" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027841" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027841">thechosen1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Isn&#039;t that what all of us are doing with this exact topic? Adding to the description, adjusting, throwing in our 2 cents </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Lol is this intentionally a little asterisky?<br /> <br /> Omg… Was my post? <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1027859" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027859" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027859">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Lol is this intentionally a little asterisky?<br /> <br /> Omg… Was my post? <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hahaha yeah it was my not-so-subtle humor! <br /> <br /> To be honest, sometimes I do this annoying and provoking tactic when I want to draw out a response from someone with more knowledge or experience who typically does not give out responses or ignores everyone else.<br /> <br /> It really works. Want your question answered? Bug them... Use carefully...</div>

 

[Invictus]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 85205" data-quote="thechosen1" data-source="post: 1027861" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027861" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027861">thechosen1 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hahaha yeah it was my not-so-subtle humor!<br /> <br /> To be honest, sometimes I do this annoying and provoking tactic when I want to draw out a response from someone with more knowledge or experience who typically does not give out responses or ignores everyone else.<br /> <br /> It really works. Want your question answered? Bug them... Use carefully... </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Well, you got me then! I do think you see that attitude a LOT on internet communities, I’m not sure why it seems more prevalent here.<br /> <br /> Also, this reminds me of something.<br /> <br /> Not sure how to do something? Ask for help and no one will help you. Tell people how you’re going to do it (incorrectly) and watch everyone tell you step by step how to do it.</div>

 

[Guest-5ty5s4]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39146" data-quote="Invictus" data-source="post: 1027862" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027862" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027862">Invictus said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Well, you got me then! I do think you see that attitude a LOT on internet communities, I’m not sure why it seems more prevalent here.<br /> <br /> Also, this reminds me of something.<br /> <br /> Not sure how to do something? Ask for help and no one will help you. Tell people how you’re going to do it (incorrectly) and watch everyone tell you step by step how to do it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>BINGO!!! <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></div>

 

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[Parks]

<div class="bbWrapper">Have any of you guys tried bouldering (indoor rock climbing without harness). Super fun and challenging. Just tried it for the first two times this week.</div>

 

[Lex DeVille]

<div class="bbWrapper">Anybody in here sell stuff at craft festivals or similar events?<br /> <br /> I haven&#039;t done it in over 10 years, and it wasn&#039;t profitable for me back then (to be fair, I didn&#039;t know jack shit about business). <br /> <br /> Do you turn a profit? <br /> <br /> I go to craft festivals every year and always wonder if anyone makes enough to make it worth it.<br /> <br /> I walk around and usually don&#039;t buy anything, but I take home a lot of ideas about what could be improved lol.</div>

 

[MoneyDoc]

<div class="bbWrapper">Anyone buy Lorex security cameras for their homes? <br /> <br /> Are they good? Any other recommendations?</div>

 

[becks22]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 14720" data-quote="msufan" data-source="post: 1027727" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1027727" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1027727">msufan said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> -Men&#039;s clothing without pockets (which is worse... but perhaps there are men who want more form-fitting clothes?) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I find this ironic because now every woman I know including myself will spend extra on clothing if it has pockets. You men don&#039;t know how lucky you are to have pockets that are actually big enough to have some sort of utility.</div>