lnjoe's comments

On: Merlin Bird ID

[lnjoe]

Is WhoBird Android-only? Not finding it in the iPhone App Store?

[GRBurst → lnjoe]

yes, it is an android version of birdNET as stated on the github page https://github.com/woheller69/whoBIRD

On: NYC Drivers Who Run Red Lights Get Tickets. E-Bike Riders Get Court Dates

[lnjoe]

Adults are not required to carry ID’s - at least in the US.

[lesuorac → lnjoe]

Depending on the state you are.

If you are stopped because of a traffic violation (crime) in New York state you need to be able to identify yourself - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_and_identify_statutes

On: NYC Drivers Who Run Red Lights Get Tickets. E-Bike Riders Get Court Dates

[lnjoe]

> So I would like to see better e-bike laws that make it illegal to have a machine that's too heavy and/or fast

Fwiw, shouldn’t we consider the weight of the bike (e-bike or not e-bike) + the weight of the rider?

On my 75lb e-bike and weighing 160lb, am I more dangerous than a 220lb dude on a 15lb Schwinn?

Speed’s an issue also, but I’ve had my road bike up to 55 mph (downhill) and never exceed 24 mph on my e-bike.

So, I guess I’m saying to be equitable, set speed and combined weight limits on all things with 2 wheels.

On: US salaries are surging for in-office jobs

[lnjoe]

Unless your company pays your commuter costs and provides lunch, like mine.

On: Tech industry saw 46,000 layoffs in the first two months of 2024

[lnjoe]

A year ago there seemed to be a lot HN commenters saying they would never RTO and if their companies implement RTO they will just jump ship. Is that still possible in this environment?

On: Ask HN: Why has no one replaced Ticketmaster?

[lnjoe]

(activates voice changer) my side hustle is working for LiveNation at a local venue. Now they pay me to go to shows.