Then they have the hide to bang on about the free market.

It’s grotesque.

I pay for non popular things - bands that aren’t well known, YouTube creators who haven’t started doing those stupid “MUNDANE TASK 😱 GOES WRONG!” thumbnails yet, games or software that are free to download but hey maybe some money would be cool if you could, independent news and radio, etc.

Once something is popular I’ll just thieve it. Artists are creators deserve to get paid for their work, but once they start getting paid dozens of times over for no extra effort it’s hard to feel too bad about borrowing a free copy.

feeling

Classic Apple user, IMO

I don’t think people are “refusing”

I know a few people who have no reason NOT to learn to drive, but just don’t and instead mooch off everyone else.

My folks had a falling out with a couple they’d been friends with for ages because they refused to get their licence… But then expected them to come and pick them up from the train station when they were invited to dinner, spent most of the night telling everyone how smart they are for not having a car, and then expecting a lift back to the train station. Having just spent a couple of hours banging on about how much financially better off they were, I saw it as essentially stealing to then demand someone else use their asset and running costs to carry them around for free.

My sister in law finally got her licence at 30-something after a couple of decades constantly harassing family members for a ride.

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Subsonic (https://www.subsonic.org/) hasn’t been updated in years, but it still works perfectly for me. I’m mostly on Youtube Music these days just for the size of the library, but for stuff I have that YTM doesnt I still fall back to Subsonic that’s running on my HTPC.

I’m having NBN flashbacks… Labor has a good plan that’s getting implemented, Liberals propose a terrible plan that has the potential to undo all of the good that’s underway… And next minute we’re on FTTN / implementing nuclear.

How is it nonsense? You have a certain earning potential. If you choose to have 7 children, you both limit your earning potential due to the time investment of breeding and the need to spread your available income over more dependants. This isn’t some class warfare shit. Rich people can afford to have more children because they’re rich. We don’t start on a level playing field. There are exceptions of course but they are exactly that - exceptions.

I feel like you’re arguing for the sake of arguing. Nothing you’re saying makes sense beyond being contrite.

Why doesn’t Shorten just use ChatGPT to write his speeches?

While there’s no direct evidence that Bill Shorten uses ChatGPT to write his speeches, it’s an intriguing thought! 😄

However, let’s delve into the reality. Bill Shorten, the Australian politician and former leader of the Australian Labor Party, has faced scrutiny over the use of a high-priced speechwriter. Here are some key points:

Speechwriter Contract: A speechwriter named Julianne Stewart was contracted to provide speeches for Bill Shorten. The contract amounted to more than $620,000 over two years. Quite the hefty sum!

External Contractor: The interesting twist is that Julianne Stewart was an external contractor, engaged outside of the agency and beyond the Australian Public Service. This decision raised eyebrows, especially since the agency already had internal resources for speechwriting.

Minister’s Denial: Bill Shorten has denied any involvement in setting the salary or negotiating the contract. He stated that the hiring of a speechwriter was done by Services Australia, and he had no idea about the payment details. So, no ChatGPT conspiracy here!

Role and Responsibilities: Julianne Stewart’s role extended beyond just writing speeches for Shorten. She also writes for Services Australia and mentors and trains internal communications officers. Perhaps she’s a multitasking wordsmith!

Senate Scrutiny: Liberal senators questioned why an internal candidate wasn’t chosen for the job, especially given the existing capacity within the agency. The issue became a point of contention during Senate Estimates.

In summary, while ChatGPT might not be directly involved, the world of political speechwriting remains fascinating and occasionally controversial. Maybe one day, AI will lend its creative prowess to crafting political rhetoric! 🤖🎙️

Sounds amazing. Half a ml away from an overdose to feel as if you’re drunk.

I watched this on ABC and it just felt grotesque from start to finish.

I especially enjoyed the Ava(?) kid who’s mum is going on about how it’s totally cool, her kid loves it, it doesn’t affect her negatively… but also she cant go out in public by herself as they’re worried one of her “fans” might do something to her.

Well, ok then.

As a landlord… I would love this.

Foxes are also introduced, so I’d say cats everywhere are “better” because there’s half a chance their numbers can be reduced through requirements for owners to contain them.

Also, cats can be baited too if required. And, IMO, it is at the point where it’s required.

“There’s a possibility that some other factor may play a part in offsetting one of the negative impacts of free-range cats… therefore, all other positives of containing pets may be completely ignored”
- You, 2024

That’s a whole heap of words to say “maybe”. On the other side of the world.

If you’re happy being a selfish piece of shit, feel free to leave your cat roam. When Mittens gets hit by a car / contracts feline aids / otherwise meets a premature death, you can rest easy knowing that akshually it was probably pesticides.

Maybe I’m wrong

You totally are, but at least now you know

Good news, they also kill native bush rats!

… Wait that’s bad news.

The factual answer

The animals they catch are weakened from pesticides.

Citation needed