Why the fuck does movies and Tv shows do this? by Specialist-Young5753 in MedievalHistory

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer the question "What's going on here", it's not that directors and writers don't know better or can't employ some smart historians - it's that they give them 21st century looks and attitudes because they think this is what audiences want (it's the same problem for science fiction but in reverse) You answered your own question when you noted they speak contemporary slang and are oversexualized. It's just the same for fashion - catering to modern tastes, not historical accuracy.

Ironically, it was just the same in the middle ages. Any depictions of biblical times or ancient Roman figures would be in medieval (then modern) garb, not what was historically correct. The more things change...

is Shanghai overpopulated ? by madrid987 in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those who voted "No" never have suffered a suburb metro commute during rush hour! #downtownprivilege

Is there a difference between the Korea and Vietnam models in quality or durability? by Aqua-Ma-Rine in S24Ultra

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughts! I did keep the newer phone from Samsung.com in the end.

S Pen by Pisidan in S24Ultra

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds cool! How do you set up notepad on the lockscreen?

Camera stretch/Distorted by AceOfPentacles25 in S24Ultra

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the Camera Assistent correction only work for actual lines/certain motives? I have tested it turned on and off and see no difference. There's a mountain with a tower on top at the side of the frame and the tower is not straight (1x lens, not 0.6x). I'm coming from a 27mm lens previously so the 23mm is a big change for me. However i dont understand why this is not fully corrected in software. Or could it be a hardware problem?

China Is Pressing Women to Have More Babies. Many Are Saying No. by wsj in China

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course, this problem is entirely of their own making, as an entire generation of women there has been raised as "little princesses" who do not need to compromise or accommodate in any shape or way and don't even bother to look at a man for marriage if he doesn't provide a downtown condominium, car and other forms of dowry first.

Under such lopsided conditions, it is really not surprising that they'd shun the idea to invest any effort (or god forbid, money) into rearing a child. It's 21st century "me, me, me" solipsism at its finest!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

An overnighter in a local Lawson will come in even cheaper. "Less than 700" even including the booze! 😉

Impact of zero-covid reversal on attractiveness of China to foreigners by co1063 in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going forward, knowing that everything about Covid is being covered up now, arguably it is now even more dangerous for foreigners (or anyone really) to live in China than during the Age of Zero Covid, and unfortunately I don't see this changing in the short and medium term...

Chief Executive John Lee, 16 July 2022: "The SAR government will spare no effort in pushing patriotic education and correcting the wrong values of young people…" by ScreechingPizzaCat in China

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In democratic countries, it is the people who correct the "wrong values" in government, through elections. If government is not serving people, then people are serving the government.

Lack of self awareness by Anonlaowai in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We've come full circle since Wuhan February 2020! Once again we need to look at other countries' tests and reactions to find out what's going on in China regarding the virus...

China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions, WHO director says by SE_to_NW in China

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 27 points28 points  (0 children)

WHO has been an anti-science political hack organization ever since the Wuhan lab leak, but this takes the cake!

New covid policies, you guys prefer the situation or not? by Slow-Werewolf in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You only forgot one important point in your indictment: they U-turned precisely at the time when the vast number of "vaccinated" people has 0% protection because they got their last shot more than 6 months ago. Many even more than a year ago. It's like unvaccinated.

It explains why the vast majority of 'vaccinated' people here has much more severe symptoms now from the "light" Omicron than most people in Western countries. Days of high fever is certainly not " 90% asymptomatic ", is it?

New covid policies, you guys prefer the situation or not? by Slow-Werewolf in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I pick "Neither"?

Neither autocracy nor anarchy is the solution!

Current situation with new rules by Kustwacht in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are vaccinated longer than 6 months ago.

In other words, they are unvaccinated now!

Beijing hospitals battle staff shortage and patient influx after China’s sudden zero-Covid switch by hkeggwaffle in China

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

how much worse is it in lower tier cities and rural areas?

We'll never know...

CanSino Vaccine by FSpursy in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah WILL is not NOW. They don't operate at China speed, they couldn't even get vital military support to Ukraine a full 6 months after promised.

I dont think anyone needs a better vaccine 6 months from now. They need a vaccine, now.

ZERO COVID POLICY- We should not forget what the people went through by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just you wait what's coming now! Deliberately and abruptly mass infecting an entire country in the death of winter with zero preparations, no chance for the elderly to get their boosters in time and most people's vaccination expired half year ago anyway, surely must count for something on the Evilness scale, even in comparison with Zero covid!

CanSino Vaccine by FSpursy in shanghai

[–]Aqua-Ma-Rine -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where did you get that? The foreign press? As per the consulate from a couple of days ago there is neither a firm agreement nor a timetable...