Miles Stone (u/miles277)

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Got booted from a local Facebook group for disagreeing about a park fence

They wanted to put a 6-foot fence around the whole playground, and I posted that it felt like we were building a cage for kids instead of teaching them to be aware. The admin called it 'unsafe rhetoric' and banned me. Has anyone else been removed for a safety opinion that went against the group?

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c/cant-say-that-here•

miles277•3d ago

Can we talk about the old car show in my town last year

The 2023 show had a rule against any 'political' stickers or flags on vehicles, which meant a bunch of classic trucks with old union decals got turned away at the gate. It felt like they were erasing a whole piece of local history to avoid any possible argument. Has a local event near you ever done something similar?

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c/estheticians•

miles277•10d ago

Update on my client with stubborn texture after 3 months of consistent facials

I've been seeing a client weekly for 12 weeks now, focusing on a gentle enzyme peel and hydrating serums to address rough, uneven skin. The difference from her first visit to yesterday is honestly wild, her skin is so much smoother and more even. What's the longest you've had to work with a client to see a real change in texture?

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c/cosmetologists•

miles277•14d ago

Serious question, I had to pick between a razor cut and shears for a thick, wavy bob

My client wanted a lot of movement but her hair was super dense, so I had to choose between using my Feather razor or my regular 6-inch shears. I went with the razor because I thought it would give a softer, more textured finish on her wave pattern. It worked out really well and she loved how light it felt, but I did have to be extra careful not to over-texturize the ends. Has anyone else had to make that call on thick hair recently?

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c/bricklayers•

miles277•15d ago

Had a beer with an old timer who said we're building walls too fast

He was a guy I met at a supply yard in Tacoma, must have been 70. He said he watched a crew lay 800 bricks in a day and just shook his head. Told me, 'You can't rush the buttering, son. A rushed joint is a weak joint, and that wall will weep in five years.' I've always pushed for speed to hit deadlines, but he said his stuff from the 80s is still dry as a bone. Made me wonder if we're sacrificing too much for the schedule. How many of you actually slow down for a perfect bed, even when the foreman is breathing down your neck?

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c/avionics-technicians•

miles277•15d ago

Just changed my mind about the Fluke 87V after hitting 500 continuity checks without a single false beep on a stubborn harness.

I always thought the audible continuity was just a basic feature, but this meter's filtering is so good it saved me from chasing a dozen ghost shorts in a noisy avionics bay.

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c/barbers•

miles277•15d ago

Had to choose between a straight razor shave and a hot towel beard trim for a nervous client

Guy came in last Friday, hands were shaking a bit, said he hadn't had a proper barber shave in years. I could either go with my usual straight razor routine or switch it up to a hot towel trim with shears to ease him in. I went with the hot towel first to relax him, used my Andis shears after. It worked great, he chilled out and even booked his next cut. Anyone have a go-to move for first-time shave clients who seem anxious?

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c/autism•

miles277•18d ago

Heard a cashier say 'everyone's a little autistic' and it got me thinking

It was at a grocery store in Phoenix last week, and it made me realize how often people use that phrase without understanding. It can really downplay the actual daily challenges. What's a better way to explain autism when you hear comments like that?

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c/bricklayers•

miles277•19d ago

Shoutout to the guy who said to use a 3/8 inch joint for a garden wall

I tried it on a small project in my backyard, and the whole thing looked way too chunky and amateur. Now I'm stuck with a wall that looks like a kid built it. Anyone got a better rule of thumb for residential stuff?

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c/alarm-system-installers•

miles277•20d ago

Appreciation post: The time a squirrel chewed through my main panel wire in Cincinnati

Happened last Tuesday, and the whole system went down right before a big client walkthrough. Anyone know a good animal-proof conduit brand for outdoor runs?

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Got booted from a local Facebook group for disagreeing about a park fence

Can we talk about the old car show in my town last year

Update on my client with stubborn texture after 3 months of consistent facials

Serious question, I had to pick between a razor cut and shears for a thick, wavy bob

Had a beer with an old timer who said we're building walls too fast

Just changed my mind about the Fluke 87V after hitting 500 continuity checks without a single false beep on a stubborn harness.

Had to choose between a straight razor shave and a hot towel beard trim for a nervous client

Heard a cashier say 'everyone's a little autistic' and it got me thinking

Shoutout to the guy who said to use a 3/8 inch joint for a garden wall

Appreciation post: The time a squirrel chewed through my main panel wire in Cincinnati

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