UrbonMaximus

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If you're religious, you pay tax. If you're not, you can opt out. https://www.welcome-hub-germany.com/blog/church-tax-germany

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Thanks for sharing. Indeed no hole, but definitely refillable. I agree, It's not the most user friendly option, but still an option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrK2IhFNkqY

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (4 children)

I've never seen a "disposable" lighter that didn't have a gas filling hole.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The U.S. is not part of the ICC.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If we're already talking about spelling mistakes... It's Enshittification.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

By your definition, every language is like that then. The only "pure" languages are spoken in countries with small populations. And even then they still get external influences, and I doubt it would be spoken as it was 1000/2000/3000 years ago...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I guess I just found your wording strange. Plenty of people are interested in different cultures. People read Greek and Norse mythology, Japanese or Slavic folklore without even being from those parts of the world. Do you think that the Conjuring or Exorcist are only scary if you're Christian? Or the Ring is only relatable if you're Shinto.. Or you can only enjoy Thor movies if you're pagan..?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Why is it only scary for Muslims?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (6 children)

Are you going to apply the same rules to pedal assist bikes? Or are you planning to single out e-scooters only, like tfl did for some reason?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Acoustic bikes? What kind of witchery is that? Do you sing to unlock them or do they play music while you ride?

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I like what Mike Lynch (famous leader of one of UKs biggest union) said during his Novara media interview.. I'll paraphrase from memory. "Back in the day, your retirement was secured with your job. You'd get a pension from your employer when you get to retirement age. Then Thatcher and Reagan happen.. Now days, there's no security, benefits or high salaries anymore. So people do whatever they need to do to secure their retirement. And if it's buying another property, so be it."

Quick edit: before anyone gets angry. Neither myself or him want this to continue. It's shit and we should fight to bring back dignity to people's careers. But until that's sorted, I think it's ethical to care for your own and your family's survival.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Technically correct, but your comment makes it sound like the military is actively commissioning movies, which is not the case. When Hollywood wants to make historical or war movies, they have few options:

  • Buy the equipment - one military ship or airplane can be more than the whole movie's budget.
  • Prop/CGI - may look bad and doesn't guaranty to be cheaper.
  • Get all the gear for free, loaned out from the military (including training and specialists) - but they get to edit and approve your script.

I wish there were more options for independent and critical movie makers.

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