Yea, I've looked into how it works to see if I could add it to an existing app, but ran into a wall I can't recall right now.

The local stops would be good, but what I really need is the ability to figure out new routes, like visiting a friend.

Very good summary. Full agree.

If Chromebooks are anything to go by, if google had their way you'd only be allowed to search prescreened questions they think are best for you. Can't have you experiencing anything not advertiser friendly.

Thanks for the detailed reply. Signal does have location sharing and invite links, FWIW.

Good thoughts. Did you follow the link to thread that was the tipping point for the blog author? The thread creator was very rude (according to, due to his own mental health situation). We all have different levels of tolerance and patience, but I can totally see why the blog author would be fed up after such a comment, if things were already stressful.

Anyone using a work or school Chromebook is, actually.

It had a leak a few years back. Not a huge one, but it'd add up on devices that had a ton of tabs or were always on.

That's true, I was simplifying a little bit because it certainly depends on how you lose it. Crash diets are the worst because they can really mess with your organs, but liposuction or more balanced changes can avoid the worst of that.

My trick is to choose 3 options, tell them to pick 2 of those, then I pick from those 2.

Absolutely! The easiest way to not throw things away is to just have less things to throw away to begins with.

Been trying to think of a term for this issue. It's not quite chicken or egg. But both sides need the other side to incentivize them. If one gets going the other will follow, but they're waiting for each other. Like some sort of collaborative standoff.

Not sure if any exist. Recharging by pedal would require adding resistance to the pedaling. The added resistance is fine in a car because they're so heavy and fast that it's barely noticeable downhill. But it'd be very noticeable to someone on a bike.