BRFR Cake Stop 'breaking news' miscellany

[Stevo 666]

I enjoyed this video of bike commuting in London on a tube strike day.

Always good to see commuters strike breaking.

 

[BoldonLad]

Trickle-down economics in action.

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Without knowing what %ge of the population comprise the “middle class”, what does that graph tell us?

 

[First Aspect]

Without knowing what %ge of the population comprise the “middle class”, what does that graph tell us?

If the definitions are consistent throughout, it doesn't matter.

 

[BoldonLad]

If the definitions are consistent throughout, it doesn't matter.

Possibly true, but, do we know the definitions?, and, are they constant?

 

[briantrumpet]

Without knowing what %ge of the population comprise the “middle class”, what does that graph tell us?

It says at the bottom of the graphic.

 

[Stevo 666]

Without knowing what %ge of the population comprise the “middle class”, what does that graph tell us?

Stats are like people: if you torture them enough they'll tell you whatever you want to hear. Although knowing that you can be a massive success in the US isn't really a bad thing.

 

[Bazzer]

Maybe some interesting thought experiments to be had about smart glasses and the possibility of widespread covert filming (obvs without consent) by members of the public. I guess that the law will be extremely slow to catch up with the consequences.

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It is also almost certain that Temu will currently be in contact with a manufacturer for knock offs.
The 21st century version of the "X-ray specs" that used to appear in the back pages of MAD and similar publications.

 

[briantrumpet]

This is well worth a read, on the value (or not) of online 'debate'.

https://iandunt.substack.com/p/why-you-should-never-argue-online-bbb

Sometimes I find myself staring at the exclamation mark key. Perhaps I could use it, just once. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad. It would fix a lot of things. Everyone knows that an exclamation mark denotes frivolity. It takes the edge off any sentence. It allows you to raise a critical point while communicating that you are not being severe. It allows you to denote irony. But once you'd done it, you'd always know. Even on your deathbed, it would haunt you. You are the kind of daffodil who uses exclamation marks.

[...]

I was really quite good at arguing online, back in the old days, on Twitter. I have very few skills, but I am pretty good at pithy abuse - belittling people in a way that looked like victory but was in fact just meanness with an economic use of words. But the truth was, I was becoming cruel, or there was at least a possibility of cruelty developing in me. Each instance involved a subtraction from the parts of myself I wanted to encourage - connection, human empathy, understanding. All these things I've always found permanently out of reach.

This is why you never really win an argument online. You see people have them and even seemingly win them, but they come out of it looking as dirty and bedraggled as the other person. Everyone comes out looking a twat.

 

[Pblakeney]

This is well worth a read, on the value (or not) of online 'debate'.

https://iandunt.substack.com/p/why-you-should-never-argue-online-bbb

Not arguing with the point on there but it does highlight that language evolves. And possibly I haven't. 🤪
I still think an exclamation mark is to emphasise a point, not frivolity. 🤔

 

[Ian H]

How else do you signify an ejaculation, other than with an exclamation mark?

 

[Ianonabike]

This is well worth a read, on the value (or not) of online 'debate'.

https://iandunt.substack.com/p/why-you-should-never-argue-online-bbb

Certainly worth reflecting on: "the truth was, I was becoming cruel, or there was at least a possibility of cruelty developing in me. Each instance involved a subtraction from the parts of myself I wanted to encourage - connection, human empathy, understanding."

Some people take political discussion very personally. While I can sort of see why – politics affects all of us to a greater or lesser extent - you never really get anywhere when you go straight for the jugular. People will just tune you out.

 

[Pblakeney]

I’ve just read that Apple have cancelled Jon Stewart’s show (didn’t know he had one) for “not playing nice”.
Apparently he and Cobert are getting together to do something but nobody knows what, and TV companies are panicking.
Wonder who else could be joining them?
PS - Jon Stewart’s TV contract is up for renewal soon and is rumoured not to be renewed.

 

[Evil_Breakfast]

I’ve just read that Apple have cancelled Jon Stewart’s show (didn’t know he had one) for “not playing nice”.
Apparently he and Cobert are getting together to do something but nobody knows what, and TV companies are panicking.
Wonder who else could be joining them?
PS - Jon Stewart’s TV contract is up for renewal soon and is rumoured not to be renewed.

Pulled from his Wiki page #Caveat
So, how can he be canned twice? 🤔

"After his contract with HBO ended, Stewart signed a multi-year show deal with Apple. On September 30, 2021, Stewart's new series, The Problem with Jon Stewart, premiered on Apple TV+. The series featured hour-long, single-subject episodes. In addition to hosting the show, Stewart served as executive producer through his company, Busboy Productions.[135] The show was canceled after two seasons, allegedly due to Apple executives disagreeing with coverage of China and artificial intelligence.[136] Apple's cancelation attracted criticism from the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.[137]"

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Trickle-down economics in action.

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We all know it doesn't (which I know you know!). I always make a simple point when I argue this with people, we have more millionaires and billionaires than at any point in history, if trickle down works, why aren't we all wealthier? Strangely enough I have never had anyone be able to answer this question.

 

[Pblakeney]

Pulled from his Wiki page #Caveat
So, how can he be canned twice? 🤔

"After his contract with HBO ended, Stewart signed a multi-year show deal with Apple. On September 30, 2021, Stewart's new series, The Problem with Jon Stewart, premiered on Apple TV+. The series featured hour-long, single-subject episodes. In addition to hosting the show, Stewart served as executive producer through his company, Busboy Productions.[135] The show was canceled after two seasons, allegedly due to Apple executives disagreeing with coverage of China and artificial intelligence.[136] Apple's cancelation attracted criticism from the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.[137]"

Ah well. That’s t’internet for you. 😉
Still think my post as regards the future holds true.