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jsendros··on Josh Wardle created Wordle as part of an ongoing quest to design online spaces
There are a bunch of lists out there for these variants. I wrote a small one as a weekend project to learn React and AWS. People seem to like it since I've only shared it on my personal FB and it's getting hundreds of hits a day. I'll plug it here since you seem like an "rdle" lover.

https://www.rdles.com

jsendros··on Stadia’s VP and head of product leaves Google
This is a super cynical take and does not at all address the wants and needs of the majority of users. Removing the need for a gaming PC reduces the barrier to entry and increases the number of people with access to PC games. Not everyone cares about modding their experience, but tons of people would benefit from access to these otherwise unreachable games. Their access through game streaming platforms doesn't hurt your ability to mod.
jsendros··on Facebook widens ban on political ads as alarm rises over election
FWIW this misses the context that they'll already be banned 1 week before Nov 3. This just extends that ban beyond the election.
jsendros··on Compensation in 2019 – new grad tech offers
The numbers look right to me. Try applying to FAANG!
jsendros··on Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system
Suboptimal for sure.
jsendros··on Tesla increases Supercharging prices to the point that gas might be cheaper
The truth is that in some areas, superchargers are already behind demand. Superchargers need to have more stalls than peak demand because charging is already slow compared to fueling up with gasoline. The time disparity is fine if there's no wait because it basically fills the need for most people's necessary occasional rest stops anyhow, but adding more wait would turn it into a negative experience.

I haven't yet had to wait for a supercharger, but I have seen full superchargers that I haven't needed to use. With the huge increase in vehicles from the 3's being sold, I expect congestion to increase before it's counteracted by more charging options.

I'll be pretty bummed the day I have to start waiting. Waiting might tip the scale for me from electric being a better roadtripping experience to gasoline. On the other hand, autopilot is pretty sweet.

I hope they don't fuck up supercharging like they've fucked up service. It's a necessary ingredient to a great overall experience.

jsendros··on Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third of all sales
Owner of both a gas and electric vehicle here (Ford + Tesla).

Gas is still way cheaper. Electric (specifically Tesla) is way more convenient. All EVs will soon be more convenient as fast charging options become more available for all EVs.

I bet as EVs get cheaper, so does gasoline because of dropping demand. I doubt EVs will beat gas on long-term-ownership-cost within the next 5 years.

*EDIT: Should've noted I also live in the northeastern US which is probably relevant for both price and convenience factors.

jsendros··on PayPal ends business dealings with Alex Jones's Infowars
What the fuck are these comments? At some point, when everyone has shut you out, don't you realize that you are the problem?
jsendros··on Light Phone 2: A simple 4G phone with e-ink
They should've just built a custom launcher for Android. Could've resulted in the exact same effect with zero hardware of manufacturing overhead.
jsendros··on Check if your data was shared with Cambridge analytica FB check tool
I'm not sure how you expected to avoid this.