Susan Roberts (u/susan304)

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Just realized the way we used to anchor ropes for climbs is almost forgotten now

I was cleaning out my gear shed and found my old leather harness and natural fiber ropes. We used to tie everything by hand, knowing each knot had to hold your weight. Now, everyone uses quick-connect carabiners and pre-made systems. Sure, it's faster, but I miss the feel of a well-tied bowline. Back then, you really learned the tree's structure because you had to plan each move. These days, I see new guys relying on gear over skill. It feels like we're losing part of the craft. What do you think, has safety gear made us less careful?

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1mo ago

I swore off AI assistants until a stranger at the coffee shop told me how one calms his nerves.

I read a piece last month about the Veterans Affairs office testing a chatbot to help with PTSD. The idea was it gives people a place to practice tough conversations anytime, without the fear of judgment from a real person. It's like having a script run through before the big show. That stranger's story kind of tracks, sometimes you just need to word-vomit your anxiety into the void. A patient bot is probably less stressful than dealing with a human who has their own messy feelings.

1mo ago

TIL shaping my own horseshoes from bar stock fixes gait issues better

Three vets couldn't, but your shoes did.