Elder Postsman posted:

not even. 8 bags at .75 cu ft, about 14 pounds each so like 112 pounds. it’s nothing.

Kenny Logins posted:

0.75 cf bags of that scotts topsoil weigh 15 lbs each. it’s super pathetic to use as a proof of strength

Kenny Logins posted:

Shifty Pony posted:

it's even more of a ripoff than you think. like >95% of the volume of it is uncompressed sphagnum peat moss and mildly broken down sawdust/woodchip waste, both of which can be purchased in compressed form.

If you buy a single large bag of high-quality compost and a bag of the compressed moss/wood stuff and mix them in a wheelbarrow with a bit of water to decompress the moss, you'll get the same results for 1/4th the price.

Kenny Logins posted:

i had to dig a bit to get an official read on the weight and came across a lot of angry reviews complaining that this topsoil sucks poo poo and isn’t real topsoil as is traditionally understood lol

so not only is the cybertruckhead a bad car buyer they’re also a bad landscaping supplies buyer, surprising absolutely no one

Cat Face Joe posted:

absolute peasant brain

rotor posted:

like from the drivers POV its a nice Camry

Cat Face Joe posted:

Luigi Thirty posted:

https://twitter.com/MCAlexius/status/1777921120651690086

back in my day we simply beat up all the loving homos and queens and anyone who didn’t look like us and we all turned out fine, I say from a jail cell due to my guided tour of the capitol on January 6

Pinterest Mom posted:

babysmoke9000 was a transcription error. there wasn't actually an account by that name until a few days ago. the account that's now called that is someone that just changed their name to that because of the deposition.

musk's actual smurf account is babysmurf9000

Eeyo posted:

just lmao that twitter spaces are a thing

i love phone conferences

Chris Knight posted:

except for Starship. that is 100% Elon's baby, and the results speak for themselves

in a well actually posted:

before the faa approval, too

Tesseraction posted:

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/tesla-racism-sexual-harassment/

this is how the article starts and it doesn't slow down from here

infernal machines posted:

were you out? because i could see that going differently, depending.

Improbable Lobster posted:

Everyone competent left years ago, much like what happened at tesla

Not a Children posted:

Interviewed with SpaceX in the hopes that they'd fly me out to Austin the week of the eclipse. Didn't manage to make it happen but I did learn that poo poo over there is held together with rubber bands, unpaid overtime, and engineers too young/enthusiastic about rockets to say no

Improbable Lobster posted:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/24/world/spacex-justice-department-lawsuit-hiring-scn/index.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-engineer-alleges-racial-discrimination-harassment-lawsuit-2021-11?op=1
https://www.reuters.com/sustainabil...ism-2024-03-05/

rotor posted:

because they're not ready to take over at a moments notice

Video Nasty posted:

this was a fun quick little project
https://i.imgur.com/Jr1NRLV.mp4

in a well actually posted:

mcdonell douglas developed it in the 90s with dc-x (dod / nasa funded). there was also a wave of successful ones in the late 00s while sx was still loving around with parachute recovery

...! posted:

elon batting 0 for 2

quote:

TESLA owner CALLS POLICE on RIVIAN R1T charging at a Supercharger - Is this future???

DISCLAIMER: I want to clarify that my discussion of this individual's actions is not intended to criticize Tesla, its community, or its owners. Obviously, this individual's behavior is not representative of all Tesla owners. I believe there is a need for better education and communication within the EV community. However, this specific incident highlights an extreme case of entitlement and reflects a broader issue. My hope is that this discussion can lead to a constructive dialogue about the future of EV charging, especially as more non-Teslas gain access to Superchargers.

BACKGROUND: I took delivery of my R1T 10 days ago and went on a weekend trip from LA to San Diego (love everything about my truck, it is a masterpiece of engineering). Since I am impatient and so far down Rivian's list to receive an adapter, I purchased an aftermarket adapter on Amazon. One of the main things that attracted me to EV ownership was experimenting with new technology and involvement with the future of transportation, but what happened yesterday was not on my EV-ownership bingo card.

On my return journey to LA, I decided to stop at the Solano Beach, CA Supercharger to test my adapter. Both the Rivian and Tesla apps indicated that this station was compatible with a NACS DC adapter, and there were several available stalls. Arriving on a fairly busy Sunday afternoon, I aimed to minimize any inconvenience by selecting the furthest stall, 1A. I spent no more than 5 minutes attempting to follow the instructions in the Tesla app as I had a dinner reservation to make on my return home. Despite my efforts, I couldn't get the adapter to work and decided to admit defeat and head to a nearby EVGo charger. It was at this moment that an older gentleman in a Model Y pulled up behind me and stepped out of his vehicle.

What I thought was going to be a discussion about EVs and charging or some helpful tips about charging that I have received from my interactions at other networks, turned south really fast.

He approached me while I was unplugging, demanding to know why I was there and accusing me of blocking two stalls. I tried to explain that Tesla Superchargers are now accessible to Rivians with an adapter. I pointed out that, due to the location of my charging port on the front driver's side and the short length of the cables, I had no choice but to park in a way that blocks 2 stalls. There were two other open stalls he could have used at that time. Unsatisfied with my explanation, he pressed me to reveal where I got the adapter. I told him I purchased it on Amazon and explained Rivian's process of sending out adapters based on VIN, mentioning that I bought an aftermarket one due to my position on the list (my VIN is over 30k). He then criticized me for placing my charging door on the wrong side of the vehicle (as if I had control over where the charge port is). Remaining calm, I explained that I couldn't control the charge port's location or the cable length. I also mentioned that as Tesla opens up the network to other EV automakers that have charge ports in different locations, this issue will persist until longer cables are retrofitted. However, my attempts to steer the conversation towards a constructive dialogue only seemed to aggravate him further.

He then pointed to the red "Tesla Vehicle Charging Only" signs and insisted that it was ILLEGAL for me to be there and that he was CALLING THE POLICE! I was taken aback by his extreme reaction. Perplexed, I finished disconnecting my adapter, got back into my R1T, and left. Fortunately, he didn't try to stop me, but as I drove away, I saw him angrily talking on the phone, presumably to an unfortunate 9-1-1 operator. So much for the stereotype of EV owners being laid-back and friendly lol. I went on my merry way to an EVGo charger in Oceanside without further incident. To say I was taken aback by this interaction would be an understatement.

I'm curious to hear from others who have tried charging their Rivians at Superchargers and if they've encountered similar interactions. I am concerned that we are approaching an era where certain Tesla owners are territorial and wish to gatekeep Superchargers for Teslas only. I do empathize with the concern that opening Superchargers will make the problem of congested stations (especially here in SoCal) worse. I get that it is frustrating for some Tesla owners who may have chosen Tesla and expected that Superchargers will be exclusive to Tesla owners. I also realize that not every Tesla owner buys into Tesla's mission to accelerate the world toward a renewable energy future. I thought I did everything I could to be as courteous as possible. I hope he was just a bad egg with too much time on his hands and an inflated sense of entitlement, but it has soured my outlook for charging at Superchargers in the future for the sake of keeping the peace and the fear of being vandalized if I leave my truck unattended at a charger.

To Tesla owners: Have you received notification from Tesla regarding certain Superchargers being accessible to non-Teslas? Additionally, have you experienced any negativity for charging at any of the non-Tesla networks like EVGo or EA? While I am new to EV ownership, I have seen several Teslas charging without incident at EA and EVGo. Nobody likes to see an ICE vehicle taking up an EV charging stall, but I never imagined this much animosity from another EV driver just because I am in not in a Tesla. Despite my choice of getting a Rivian, I do like Tesla's products--including the Cybertruck, and the deployment of the Supercharging Network is nothing to scoff at.

Mr. Nice! posted:

i've driven on worse dirt roads in my jetta.

qirex posted:

pre-elon twitter definitely made choices to not rein in bots because it would make number go down