[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago

"This should be the moment for electric bikes for short trips, below five kilometres," he told SBS News.

Queensland LNP government says hi...

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

I have played it. It was worthwhile. Its not long so you won't lose much if you don't like it. I don't really remember enough to give a dissertation on the politics of it. But as a game, I don't regret playing it.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

The fee incurred by the merchant will also be reduced by way of the bank's fee to them being capped.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Those merchant fees will also be reduced. Or more accurately the cap on what the banks can charge them has been lowered.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

I'm talking more about the psychology. At the moment there seems to be (amongst my workplace at least) a bit of concern about filling up before the price goes up since it seemed to be moving near daily. With it being cheaper (albeit temporarily) people should be a bit calmer about it and remove it from the forefront of mind. Calmer people are less likely to descend into anarchy.

I'm honestly glad you asked because I didn't immediately have an expansion to that ready and had to think about what I was trying to say.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 days ago

Heavy road user charge being reduced is being underappreciated here. This is a good idea.

The excise reduction is interesting because there are good arguments on both sides. Lower cost increases demand typically but it will also go a long way to calming people down and having a net positive on society. Plus the bit where its slightly cheaper to try and exist.

I won't argue with receiving the benefits, but I'm not entirely convinced its the right move. Its not simple.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 weeks ago

I'm not 5 but you gave me a better understanding so thank you.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 18 points 3 weeks ago

Not the wealthy beach suburbs!

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 12 points 5 months ago

Australia had a mass shooting in 1996 and pretty strict gun control came in. Now it's only really sport shooters (who are a pretty responsible bunch from my experience), rural property owners with a good reason (pest control largely), certain occupations like specific security (cash transport for instance), cops and military that have guns. And criminals.

We still get the odd shooting but they're pretty rare and to my understanding, almost never done by legal owners.

I'm not sure what things were like back in 1996 but I don't believe we really have the gun culture so there's not much opposition to gun control by the majority.

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Have you had any privacy wins recently? Anything you've tried or tweaked to improve your privacy? Anyone who's listened to something you've said? Do you have any privacy enhancing projects or changes you're working on implementing

I managed to convert someone to Signal this week. Was having reception difficulties with a phone call (both of us in spotty areas) and after a drop out, managed to get them on board with Signal. A very notable quality improvement in the call which helped reinforce to them it was a good idea.

I'm going to work on setting up Pihole over the weekend.

Note: I did steal this topic idea from Techlore.

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In any format? I prefer to buy video games physically and have a respectable book, VHS and vinyl record collection. Though the majority of my music and video-based entertainment are digital.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 months ago

Fairphone 4. Ubuntu Touch is supported at a manufacturer level, it supports Postmarket OS, easy user serviceable, SD card slot (which apparently is rare now). No headphone jack but that's about the only downside. I'm running one with Calyx and while it is a little older of a phone - it's perfectly fine.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 17 points 6 months ago

A lot of people need to be right all the time, even if it is to their own detriment. Therefore they would see apologising as losing.

Social cohesion is quite important and I believe something that is becoming a little undervalued. Especially in a workplace. While of course if is important to stick to your principles, it's not that important to be right in a lot of social situations.

Relationships aren't linear progression. Sometimes you move forward, sometimes you move backwards. Sometimes you can move forward by moving backwards. An apology rarely hurts in the grand scheme of things.

However I would think about what you're saying. And what I'm about to say carries the lack of context from not knowing any more than what you posted.

You weren't listening and it was mostly your fault (your words). She didn't trigger you. And telling her she triggered you will probably not go well. You reacted to her in a way you are now regretting. You need to take responsibility for that and that is likely what you are apologising for.

The conversation about things being fair, save it for later. Put a lot more thought into it.

[-] cdzero@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 months ago

I've never been in that situation but I wouldn't rule it out on principle.

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