Unpopular Opinion (NO POLITICS / NO RELIGION)

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

i guess i am confused lol... when you say "make your own coffee"

Are you referring to buying whole beans, using a manual grinder, mixing it with hot water etc? lol

Fundamentally, a machine does all that for you... even the expensive Jura machines... so that is in theory just pressing a button.

Most people I imagine saying making my own coffee would be the people that drink coffee at home in any form as opposed to going out for coffee i.e. starsucks or the like.

Ok, I'm just talking about all those dedicated ppl who do their own roasting, grinding, packing, etc. Those crazy top-of-the-line all-in-one are just insane, almost like buying an industrial unit, and to me the taste is not worth all that effort...might as well just get a capsule machine haha.

TTM0TION · 02-02-2023, 11:52 AM

I love my espresso machine. I buy beans, but grind, puck prep, pull. Just made one in fact. I also use a Moke Pot which is also legit.

wtwo3 · 02-02-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Ok, I'm just talking about all those dedicated ppl who do their own roasting, grinding, packing, etc. Those crazy top-of-the-line all-in-one are just insane, almost like buying an industrial unit, and to me the taste is not worth all that effort...might as well just get a capsule machine haha.

I think some just enjoy the process. I have a buddy who's really into it and I personally don't notice a significant difference in taste no matter how much he raves about it, so maybe there's a psychological aspect to doing it yourself that adds some level of satisfaction.

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

I think some just enjoy the process. I have a buddy who's really into it and I personally don't notice a significant difference in taste no matter how much he raves about it, so maybe there's a psychological aspect to doing it yourself that adds some level of satisfaction.

Yup, definitely, that's why I keep referring to it as an art form/dedication. I've tried many but I personally don't 'see' any superior taste, and that's why I became a pod person haha.

ASAP · 02-02-2023, 12:06 PM

wouldn't this go into the same category as those people that weigh and pack their own bullets lol?

You can buy cheap remanufactured ammo online and skip the nuisance of weighing gun powder etc... especially if 99% of the ammo is strictly for the range... but now and then... there will be that guy that argues precision blah blah

...arguably same with changing your car's own oil lol...

TTM0TION · 02-02-2023, 12:10 PM

I don't find it to be about the process much, it's just sooo much better.

Do you guys notice a difference in wine? Bourbon? Scotch? It's a bit like that.

ASAP · 02-02-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM0TION

I don't find it to be about the process much, it's just sooo much better.

Do you guys notice a difference in wine? Bourbon? Scotch? It's a bit like that.

massive difference... try jack daniels and then try EH taylor small batch... only $10 difference

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 12:29 PM

I'm not really into poisons and am not a gun guy, so I wouldn't know. Just talking about coffees and imo there's not much difference, esp considering the extra effort involved.

UncleWede · 02-02-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM0TION

I don't find it to be about the process much, it's just sooo much better.

Do you guys notice a difference in wine? Bourbon? Scotch? It's a bit like that.

I simply don't have the option to make those at home

hubbahubba · 02-02-2023, 12:38 PM

This thread is just an excuse to argue about stupid shit.

wtwo3 · 02-02-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

This thread is just an excuse to argue about stupid shit.

I call that a good time

UncleWede · 02-02-2023, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

this thread is just an excuse to argue about stupid shit.

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

i call that a good time

this
is
ot!!!

T0RM3NT · 02-02-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

This thread is just an excuse to argue about stupid shit.

Haha... unpopular opinions invite that though, right?

We kinda know or anticipate that clicking on the thread. I'm expecting some form of agreement or debate in this one. Interestingly, it gives me the opportunity to reaffirm my opinion or think about the counter points brought up and admit, maybe I was wrong on this or that.

hubbahubba · 02-02-2023, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

I call that a good time

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

this
is
ot!!!

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Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

Haha... unpopular opinions invite that though, right?

We kinda know or anticipate that clicking on the thread. I'm expecting some form of agreement or debate in this one. Interestingly, it gives me the opportunity to reaffirm my opinion or think about the counter points brought up and admit, maybe I was wrong on this or that.

Gotcha. You guys see my Laughing dude, right?

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 01:55 PM

I hate alternate tunings or gimmicks like 7 string guitars. Stop messing around and just be a normal musician! LOL.

hubbahubba · 02-02-2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

I hate alternate tunings or gimmicks like 7 string guitars. Stop messing around and just be a normal musician! LOL.

Drop D is sweet

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Drop D is sweet

Heretic!!! I only worship the god of standard tuning!!!!

hubbahubba · 02-02-2023, 02:21 PM

Drop C has it’s place too!!

tranquility · 02-02-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Drop C has it’s place too!!

You're just trolling me now, aren't you?

Oh, those stupid Scrabble fake/real words are bogus, there is no such thing as WJ! Where did they create all that nonsense? Srsly....

hubbahubba · 02-02-2023, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

You're just trolling me now, aren't you?

Oh, those stupid Scrabble fake/real words are bogus, there is no such thing as WJ! Where did they create all that nonsense? Srsly....

No way man. I wouldn't do that...

This version of this song is in Drop C. Helps when us old guys can't quite hit the high notes anymore.

Alfisti · 02-02-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Yup, definitely, that's why I keep referring to it as an art form/dedication. I've tried many but I personally don't 'see' any superior taste, and that's why I became a pod person haha.

The pods are 20% less work and cost in the vacinity of $1 a pod. My Breville pull costs about 20c a shot, 5 times cheaper. Insanity, i'll never understand it.

JMcLellan · 02-02-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Drop D is sweet

Yes it is!!!

02-02-2023, 11:52 AM	#618
TTM0TION First Lieutenant 425 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2018 Grigio Telesto ZCP Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: LI, New York iTrader: (0)	I love my espresso machine. I buy beans, but grind, puck prep, pull. Just made one in fact. I also use a Moke Pot which is also legit. __________________ Brandon
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02-02-2023, 12:06 PM	#621
ASAP Major General 10156 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	wouldn't this go into the same category as those people that weigh and pack their own bullets lol? You can buy cheap remanufactured ammo online and skip the nuisance of weighing gun powder etc... especially if 99% of the ammo is strictly for the range... but now and then... there will be that guy that argues precision blah blah ...arguably same with changing your car's own oil lol... __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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02-02-2023, 12:10 PM	#622
TTM0TION First Lieutenant 425 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2018 Grigio Telesto ZCP Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: LI, New York iTrader: (0)	I don't find it to be about the process much, it's just sooo much better. Do you guys notice a difference in wine? Bourbon? Scotch? It's a bit like that. __________________ Brandon
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02-02-2023, 12:29 PM	#624
tranquility sportscars only 3244 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	I'm not really into poisons and am not a gun guy, so I wouldn't know. Just talking about coffees and imo there's not much difference, esp considering the extra effort involved. __________________ The richest one percent of this country owns half our country's wealth, five trillion dollars. One third of that comes from hard work, two thirds comes from inheritance, interest on interest accumulating to widows and idiot sons and what I do, stock and real estate speculation...It's bullsh*t. I create nothing. I own. We make the rules, pal...Now you're not naive enough to think we're living in a democracy, are you buddy?
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02-02-2023, 12:38 PM	#626
hubbahubba Captain 8809 Rep 859 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	This thread is just an excuse to argue about stupid shit.
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02-02-2023, 01:55 PM	#631
tranquility sportscars only 3244 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	I hate alternate tunings or gimmicks like 7 string guitars. Stop messing around and just be a normal musician! LOL. __________________ The richest one percent of this country owns half our country's wealth, five trillion dollars. One third of that comes from hard work, two thirds comes from inheritance, interest on interest accumulating to widows and idiot sons and what I do, stock and real estate speculation...It's bullsh*t. I create nothing. I own. We make the rules, pal...Now you're not naive enough to think we're living in a democracy, are you buddy?
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02-02-2023, 02:21 PM	#634
hubbahubba Captain 8809 Rep 859 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	Drop C has it’s place too!!
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