FranLab is getting evicted

[tom66]

DCTs are not multiple clutch plates, they are multiple independent clutches. The potential issue is the controls, rather than the clutches themselves.

Yes... unlike a regular auto the clutches are precision controlled, it needs to slip the clutch for some time to do a hill start for instance, like any manual driver does.  They are rather good at doing it, but prone to developing a judder if their calibration goes out.  (The transmission computer does continuously recalibrate, so this usually stops after driving for a bit, but it's a little unnerving.)

[rsjsouza]

So, it does seem that they are being way too stubborn/inflexible and/or in denial about overcoming any psychological hesitations/hiccups, for moving into considerably more affordable accommodation and/or too short-sighted, about the situation.

I think I mentioned this a few crisis ago, but I suspect there is a dependency that links her to that city that is being kept from the external world. Either a friend, elder/sick relative or even anything medical or vice related.

As with the other crisis, we can only speculate.

[EEVblog]

I think I mentioned this a few crisis ago, but I suspect there is a dependency that links her to that city that is being kept from the external world. Either a friend, elder/sick relative or even anything medical or vice related. As with the other crisis, we can only speculate.

As someone who corresponds privately with Fran a lot about this, there is nothing hidden, she has been completely open about the reasons, no need to speculate. The two primary reasons being trans safety and that she loves the downtown Philly lifestyle. Both are completely understandable of course, and she has been and still is making it work financially. So from her point of view, there is no reason to make changes.
She has lived in other small towns in Pennsylvania and other states and does not want to go back. Her mind is made up, it's downtown Philly or bust.
I'm sure if the Patreon income drops and another appeal fails to lift the income then she will do what she said and shut down the factory first, and then probably the storage rooms progressively.

[Towger]

On the other side of the pond Big Clive loves ozone generators.

[Nominal Animal]

On the other side of the pond Big Clive loves ozone generators.

For cupboard and fridge and similar use, yes.  They kill mold (something that is a constant problem at Isle of Man, where Big Clive lives, due to the climate) and bacteria.  They also only put out trace amounts ("microscopic amounts" as Big Clive says) of ozone in the air, unlike room deodorizes, what we're talking about here.

Big Clive on ozone:


Big Clive on a room ozone deodorizer:


Ozone is one of those gases that you do want in air in trace amounts, but not too much.  And the amounts Big Clive recommends are absolutely minimal, not enough to cover any indoor smoking.  The room deodorizers, on the other hand, use large amounts of ozone to have an effect; and it is these large amounts that are detrimental, not the trace amounts.

A proper analogy here would be using a tealight, or an open flame.  One is pretty safe emissions-wise, the other is extremely dangerous in closed spaces due to carbon dioxide, particle emissions, and possibly carbon monoxide produced.

[james_s]

I've used those big ozone generators several times to get rid of odors in cars, they work really well for that. You obviously should not be in the car when one is running though, after shutting off the generator the ozone dissipates fairly quickly.

[Nominal Animal]

I've used those big ozone generators several times to get rid of odors in cars, they work really well for that. You obviously should not be in the car when one is running though, after shutting off the generator the ozone dissipates fairly quickly.

When used in hotels etc., the ozone will diffuse easily through the ventilation system, unless isolated.  It will also dissipate within half an hour or so after the generator is turned off, as the ozone molecules decay (into oxygen and oxides on the surface of whatever they react with).

And that's the problem in Fran's case as well: the neighbors probably leave the apartment (unless they're real tar-lungs who don't even detect the difference in their breathing), and care not a whit about the health risks they're generating for their neighbors.

[james_s]

Yeah I'm not suggesting Fran's neighbors are using ozone generators in a reasonable manner, I'm only saying there's nothing inherently wrong with ozone generators, when used properly under the right circumstances they are very effective.

They're good for getting weird odors out of clothing and bedding too, just stuff it in a box or hang it in a closed room with the ozone generator and let it run for a bit.

[Nominal Animal]

I'm only saying there's nothing inherently wrong with ozone generators, when used properly under the right circumstances they are very effective.

Fully agreed 

And I included the Big Clive videos above, because he also definitely agrees.  He also likes to use ion generators to help precipitate impurities (particulates like dust and woofle fireball remnants) out of the air and onto surfaces.  No crystal magic or healing mumbo-jumbo, just basic atmospheric physics/chemistry.

Proper use is key.  And the fact Fran's gloves are deteriorating (I guess similar chemical degradation that happens due to UV to plastics), shows her neighbors definitely don't care about proper use.  I don't buy even ignorance here, because these devices do tend to come with very specific usage information.

[james_s]

I don't buy even ignorance here, because these devices do tend to come with very specific usage information.

You're assuming they actually read that information, I suspect the sort of people that are causing the problem either didn't read it at all or blew it off as yet another exaggerated warning.

[PlainName]

I don't buy even ignorance here, because these devices do tend to come with very specific usage information.

Perhaps they don't realise that fumigating their room will affect anyone else. After all, one assumes that homes are self-contained once inside the doors.

Edit: I recall doing something similar (to get rid of pests) in a bedroom, and we shoved the thing (spray, not ozone) in there, closed the door and that's it. Afterwards we opened the window then an hour later it's clear. During all that we're happy to be pottering around the house in rooms below and next to that bedroom, so surely some other household would be oblivious.

[Nominal Animal]

Very plausible, james_s and PlainName.  After all, people often kill themselves out of stupidity, too.  In comparison, considering ones effects on others, must be Advanced Magickery and Unrealisticness to such folks.  Even more reason to expose them before they actually harm someone, eh?

(Sprays and aerosols do not diffuse as easily as gases like ozone do, though.)

[EEVblog]

I don't buy even ignorance here, because these devices do tend to come with very specific usage information.

You're assuming they actually read that information, I suspect the sort of people that are causing the problem either didn't read it at all or blew it off as yet another exaggerated warning.

Don't understimate human stupidity, ignorance, or mallice.

[james_s]

Don't understimate human stupidity, ignorance, or mallice.

Every winter there are stories about people that die from CO poisoning caused by running a charcoal bbq in the house or a gasoline powered generator in the garage during a power outage. You'd think it would be common knowledge not to do this and yet people do. Ozone is considerably less dangerous than carbon monoxide.

[sokoloff]

I always assumed the charcoal BBQ incidents were intentional suicide or murder-suicide. The more smokeless heaters or a generator I can more understand as stupidity, but a charcoal grill? Come on…

[james_s]

I always assumed the charcoal BBQ incidents were intentional suicide or murder-suicide. The more smokeless heaters or a generator I can more understand as stupidity, but a charcoal grill? Come on…

Usually it's immigrants that came from places where homes are not nearly as well sealed as they are in most developed nations.

[Nominal Animal]

I always assumed the charcoal BBQ incidents were intentional suicide or murder-suicide. The more smokeless heaters or a generator I can more understand as stupidity, but a charcoal grill? Come on…

Here, misuse of saunas is a bit of a problem, as some use it to dry their clothes with the kiuas/heater on, which can set the clothes on fire.
It's not as common as drunk people making a late night snack (typically frozen pizza or sausage fries, "makkaraperunat"), falling asleep, and having the fire alarm go off, though.

[Alex Eisenhut]

I always assumed the charcoal BBQ incidents were intentional suicide or murder-suicide. The more smokeless heaters or a generator I can more understand as stupidity, but a charcoal grill? Come on…

Here, misuse of saunas is a bit of a problem, as some use it to dry their clothes with the kiuas/heater on, which can set the clothes on fire.
It's not as common as drunk people making a late night snack (typically frozen pizza or sausage fries, "makkaraperunat"), falling asleep, and having the fire alarm go off, though.

Finland sounds awesome!

[AVGresponding]

I always assumed the charcoal BBQ incidents were intentional suicide or murder-suicide. The more smokeless heaters or a generator I can more understand as stupidity, but a charcoal grill? Come on…

Here, misuse of saunas is a bit of a problem, as some use it to dry their clothes with the kiuas/heater on, which can set the clothes on fire.
It's not as common as drunk people making a late night snack (typically frozen pizza or sausage fries, "makkaraperunat"), falling asleep, and having the fire alarm go off, though.

Finland sounds awesome!

You only need to watch some "Beyond The Press" or "Pommijätkät" videos on YouTube to confirm that!

[Nominal Animal]

Finnish culture is not one of the urban ones for sure.  All I can say that if you like the idea of spending time with friends without having to talk all the time, or if you think a quick hello or a nod is sufficient small-talk in most situations, and you like drinking lots of ordinary coffee, you might find Finnish culture a good fit.

As I understand it, in USA there are a lot of cultural variance between different areas, with people moving to places where they feel they fit better.  Maybe it's climate, maybe it is taxation, maybe it is the local customs/ways of living.. which is why it sounds so strange to hear Fran say it's Philly or bust.
Bigger cities tend to have the least variation.  I fear her preconceptions may be blocking her from happiness and much reduced stress elsewhere.

[nctnico]

Finnish culture is not one of the urban ones for sure.  All I can say that if you like the idea of spending time with friends without having to talk all the time, or if you think a quick hello or a nod is sufficient small-talk in most situations, and you like drinking lots of ordinary coffee, you might find Finnish culture a good fit.

As I understand it, in USA there are a lot of cultural variance between different areas.

That is even true inside small countries.

[james_s]

As I understand it, in USA there are a lot of cultural variance between different areas, with people moving to places where they feel they fit better.  Maybe it's climate, maybe it is taxation, maybe it is the local customs/ways of living.. which is why it sounds so strange to hear Fran say it's Philly or bust.
Bigger cities tend to have the least variation.  I fear her preconceptions may be blocking her from happiness and much reduced stress elsewhere.

It's true. The USA is very large and very diverse, there is something for everyone, especially once you get off the beaten path.

What's strange to me is hearing anyone actively choose Philly over.. just about anywhere. I mean I guess I'd probably pick it over Detroit but both are some of the most dangerous areas in the whole country. Frankly the gentrification is probably a good thing ultimately, crime infested crapholes will get cleaned up and be made livable.

[SiliconWizard]

Not sure I understand the gentrification in such a horrific context though? It must not be that bad?

[Nominal Animal]

Finnish culture is not one of the urban ones for sure.  All I can say that if you like the idea of spending time with friends without having to talk all the time, or if you think a quick hello or a nod is sufficient small-talk in most situations, and you like drinking lots of ordinary coffee, you might find Finnish culture a good fit.

As I understand it, in USA there are a lot of cultural variance between different areas.

That is even true inside small countries.

In Finland, too, most definitely.  It just sounds to me like Fran is overgeneralising bad past experiences as if they were indicative of everywhere else but Philly, to me.

Something similar happens in Finland, especially Helsinki, all the time.  Young people move to Helsinki to go to the University, and for the first time, they are anonymous, with nobody commenting on how they dress or behave, or keeping track or talking about what they do.  They associate that with Helsinki (or Turku or Tampere or Oulu), instead of early adulthood.  This leads to young adults, who reject their cultural roots, like our current prime minister who says she doesn't feel herself "Finnish", and doesn't even know what that term means.  (She is from an LBTQ+ family, by the way.)  That leads to people feeling insecure and relying on their social group, and projecting everything negative they perceive in their own life as negatives that somehow apply to the entire Finnish culture and Finland –– except for their city, or even borough, like Kallio in particular in Helsinki.  They see everyone outside their current social circle as dangerous enemies to be opposed, and for what?  Not for happiness, that's for sure.

[fourfathom]

Not sure I understand the gentrification in such a horrific context though? It must not be that bad?

People with money move in, tear down cheap houses and build more expensive ones.  This can result in a general improvement, but it also displaces people who can only afford to rent/buy the cheap houses and often reduces the housing supply.  Nobody likes being pushed out of their neighborhood by rising housing costs and lack of rental availability.
Things change.  Over time gentrification might turn a crime-ridden cesspool into a nice community.  Other times it just pushes lower-income people out.  Often it does both.