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by frumper 3y ago
Are you complaining about ads or data? The only way to avoid giving them data is to not use them, which also lets you avoid their ads and you don’t need a subscription. Simple solution.
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by frumper 3y ago
I don't deny there is a problem. I am saying the problem is as old as time.
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by frumper 3y ago
Sure. I'd also call the entire civil service part of the democratic government.
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by frumper 3y ago
Media has always been filled with lies and propaganda. That isn't new. The folk traveling from out of town brought slanted news and biased stories to the watering hole. Songs manipulate your feelings on various topics. Broadsheets
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by frumper 3y ago
You get to choose what to pay attention to, as you always have. Currently, you have more choices than in the past. The people seeing this stuff are generally seeking it out.
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by frumper 3y ago
So are we banning bots or what the bots are saying? One guy can say the same thing and that is what appears to be targeted.
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by frumper 3y ago
I would not call the Secretary of the Treasury, or any cabinet head, an elected position in the US.
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by frumper 3y ago
Calling California niche isn’t accurate. I don’t live in the Bay Area or LA. It’s a significant population of the country. Aside from that, low interest rates have seen many places throughout the country see home values double, or more,
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by frumper 3y ago
Some of the appreciation we've seen in the past decade where I live in California far exceeds the maintenance cost. If you own long term, then yes, you're likely to average out much of those costs, but a lot of people are buying
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by frumper 3y ago
Retailers can charge whatever they’d like. Retailers are paying the tax, they’re just allowed to add it to the bill, but they don’t have to. They can calculate it per item, round up a penny and that’s the price.
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by frumper 3y ago
You can now roll 35k from your 529 into a Roth IRA for your kid. That is a great jump start on their retirement.
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by frumper 3y ago
One would think that the issues you highlight would be less pronounced in large cities, and progressive locations. If target was closing stores in small cities you've never heard of then you may have been on to something.
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by frumper 3y ago
I just signed up for AT&T fiber in California and they've completely removed data caps for it.
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by frumper 3y ago
I know many people in this database, including myself. I'm not sure what the big deal is. https://transparentcalifornia.com
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by frumper 3y ago
What is a good way to charge for an ongoing service without a subscription?
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by frumper 3y ago
Most of the depreciation comes from wear and tear of using it. If you let it sit for an inordinate amount of time that will have a significant impact, otherwise your car isn't going bad when you sleep at night.
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by frumper 3y ago
It sounds like if you’re not WFH you are that organized. You can do it.
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by frumper 3y ago
It sounds pretty simple as a case of if it's important for you, then you should seek out other options, like the pro. Android phones also come in a mix of 2.0/3.0 speeds.
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by frumper 3y ago
I'm not sure what a serious person is, but there are people that seriously believe stuff like this.
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by frumper 3y ago
Maybe they shouldn't? What was ever to stop someone else from writing one for you?
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by frumper 3y ago
I've had multiple family members wait months to sort things out like that. Visa fraud experience is usually immediate, checking/savings accounts not so much.
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by frumper 3y ago
Or you could just continue reading what you quoted. > By suggesting the United States was testing or using secret weapons against its own citizens
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by frumper 3y ago
Bad waterfall is about as good as bad agile or bad scrum. Basically, when people make bad decisions then the results generally turn out poorly.
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by frumper 3y ago
> The goal is to have enough trains running "by the end of 2030 to support revenue operations on the 171-mile Merced to Bakersfield section. Great, now you can drive to Merced to go to Bakersfield so you can...take a bus to LA? Bil
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by frumper 3y ago
Prices do change in different municipalities. I've paid different sticker prices in different towns that are within an hour of each other for the same service.
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by frumper 3y ago
People trust all kinds of bad output. Look at politics and how hyped people get over the promises that are never kept.
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by frumper 3y ago
People don't 100% agree with everything the people they vote for support. The byproduct of representation is you go along with things you don't agree with to support the things you find more important.
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by frumper 3y ago
That sounds like the unintended consequence is you'd be billed the day of service the full cost and you can submit the claim to your insurance for reimbursement.
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by frumper 3y ago
That lottery extends to every other car maker/dealer. Lemon laws existed before Tesla for a reason. Dealerships put a bitter taste in peoples mouths for a reason.
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by frumper 3y ago
At least in California, if your employer substantially changes your work duties or schedule, then you can very likely collect UI. Your advice to take better employment options is still the best advice though.

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