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vampiresdoexist··on EPA Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program
Yes. My dehumidifier.
vampiresdoexist··on How to give a senior leader feedback without getting fired
If your superior is managing up well, then it truly doesn’t matter if subordinates lose respect. Probably laying groundwork for new ones well in advance of that becoming a real issue for their status.
vampiresdoexist··on Ask HN: Any good essays/books/advice about software sales?
I honestly don’t know many companies any more that are going to give easily on moving past the sales team. I have seen Sales Engineers, Product Managers, and executive sponsors come to sales calls once you’re a pretty qualified lead and at a certain spend point.

Tbh OP, if you’re looking to scale, selling to people like the above commenter isn’t going to get you there. (No offense to said commenter.)

vampiresdoexist··on Breast milk's benefits are not limited to babies
I am surprised by all the downvotes! Alas.
vampiresdoexist··on Breast milk's benefits are not limited to babies
I am nervous that this will add more toxic fuel to the “breast is best” movement because context isn’t being considered and pros and cons aren’t be weighted appropriately.

Breast feeding is an exhausting endeavor. And I have been surprised by how much guilt is layered onto mother’s who choose for mental and physical health to stop breastfeeding and move to formula.

My hope is that these studies actually lead to better formula as well as the other discoveries these researchers are gathering.

vampiresdoexist··on Vampires and Arithmomania
I know this is not relevant to the post, but I had to comment for the sake of my username!
vampiresdoexist··on Mourning and moving on: rituals for leaving a career (2014)
You won’t. It’s a small day in the grand scheme of things. I hope you make time for family and friends tho!
vampiresdoexist··on How some good corporate engineering blogs are written (2020)
Is the Segment example supposed to be good?

“Also socialize among eng team, get get feedback from 15-20 people.”

That’s after 3 revisions, an eng manager and cofounder review, and a dedicated editor.

vampiresdoexist··on Apple introduces M4 chip
Build quality, battery life, clean os install, and the value held over time has no Windows equivalent even at some much higher price points.
vampiresdoexist··on FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules
Sure, maybe those bundles weren’t right around the corner. But the fight for NN probably incentivized the MBA grads to not explore those options with fervor.

And it’s very reasonable to assume that avoiding a monopoly case or being classified as a utility is enough of an incentive.

But I have a preference for putting up the defenses on all fronts when it comes to ISPs and their unlimited creative chicanery.

vampiresdoexist··on FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules
Hm. I would encourage a different, less intense angle here. It’s possible the doomsday didn’t come to pass because a lot of passionate people worked very hard to make sure we avoided it.
vampiresdoexist··on FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules
I’m very surprised by some of the comments here questioning the value of restoring net neutrality. Times have changed.
vampiresdoexist··on Dealerships Rip You Off With The “Four-Square,” Here’s How To Beat It (2007)
I’ve bought a number of used cars. Few sellers have the patience to wait for you to coordinate an inspection unless. Some don’t even wait on you to test drive other vehicles first.
vampiresdoexist··on Downpour is the game creation tool I have been working on for the past few years
Man what a quirky website! And the app is an equal vibe.

A super fun concept. Will definitely tap around.

vampiresdoexist··on How to be a good listener
I agree with “don’t relate” as a general concept, but I had to stop shortly after reading this:

“There are two reasons a person redirects the conversation/attention back to himself: (1) the person is deeply self-centered and incapable of processing information about anyone unless it relates to him. It’s likely this person is cripplingly insecure, and therefore his worry about himself has turned into his only functioning pathway to the world. Or possibly this person is a sociopath.”

I know the author goes on to state a more benign reason as the second reason.

But opening with the possibility that someone is a sociopath for over-relating is wild. I’d expect the child of a therapist would choose their words with more purpose and with their intended meaning.

vampiresdoexist··on TikTok is finally on the decline
The amount of time they spent in the third paragraph linking to sources should’ve justified quoting at least some of the numbers within those links to help bolster their argument.
vampiresdoexist··on Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers
I mean… it’s definitely more of a blog than a strict journalism outlet in the vein of say Bloomberg and whoever is on the EV beat.

The writer isn’t publishing false information, and it’s good that the comments are able to add more value! It’s a casual style that has humility and a touch of personality. That’s ok!

vampiresdoexist··on Emmet Shear statement as Interim CEO of OpenAI
“I have spent today drinking from the firehose as much as possible, speaking with the board, a small number of major partners, and listening to employees.”