Im not exactly sure the mechanics of it, but when a new number is activated (or a number changes carriers, etc) it pings some database that spammers have access to, and know that that number is live. Ive had it happen every time ive hanged carriers or set up a phone for someone. Dies down to normal levels in a couple months.

I think most things that are most closely associated with America aren’t native…

We’re only a couple weeks in, but I think its good so far. I think the bigger pro to the switch is futurr proofing against dnd enshitification

Mechwarrior 5: Clans ! And my DnD group recently switched over to Pathfinder 2e

I do that with the windows key…

S-tier list

Same…

Best roguelike ever, in my oppinion, is ADOM. Especially using the original ASCII graphics. It has more depth and content than any other game Ive encountered. And the original version is still completely free (paid version adds pixel graphics and some advanced options)

Being the reason they put up a sign.

This is sadly very true… and also doxylamine, trazodone, melatonin, etc…

Because we dont have a feb 29 EVERY four years…

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year

I can make more money working during the delivery process than Id save by picking it up myself or taking time to cook.

Just a reminder that at some point in history, somebody paid for that spot for no reason other than to brighten peoples day

Same. I got a set of porter cable tools that are still going strong 19 years later (though I am on my third set of batteries).

Other methods of theft, however, are acceptable.

I think every system I had prior to buildig my own a year ago had at least one drive that was secured only by cables, gravity, and misguided optimism

The book?

I take the stairs cause the elevator takes like forever to show up if you dont catch it right away

I use it as one of several sites…there are some things they are still the best / most convenient for. For cheap chinese crap (which is often all I need for small projects etc) temu and aliexpress now undercut amazon considerably. For quality items that are ok to buy used, ebay.

ANYTHING that costco sells will almost always be the best choice, but they have a very limited selection.

So in short, amazon is very much still in play, but as one of many, not the go-to anymore.

Strong dissagree. I am barely functional pre-caffeine in the early morning. A Keurig is about as much mental energy as I can muster to operate. It is a godsend to me on day I work early.