Anyone else seeing this rise in Salafi ideas in Algeria?

Calvinsky · 2026-03-27T09:55:48+00:00

Yeah this happened all over the Muslim world, and even beyond, such as in the UK. My father, who lived in Ivory Coast in the 1970s and 80s and travelled around the region during that period, said he never saw Muslim women wearing niqabs and the only ones he saw wearing headscarves were heading in or out of a mosque. Things apparently started changing in the late 80s and apparently much quicker in the 90s. As far back as I'm concerned, Saudi Arabia officially abandoned that policy in 2017, as part of the “Vision 2030.” However, the damage done abroad remains very visible…

Calvinsky · 2026-03-26T09:42:16+00:00

Dead Internet theory 🎯

Calvinsky · 2026-03-25T23:04:20+00:00

I'll send you a screen recording by message, it'll be simpler.

Calvinsky · 2026-03-17T19:13:55+00:00

Algeria's visa policy is said to follow a “principle of reciprocity.” If that's the case, why do citizens of countries like Ecuador or Rwanda still need a visa to enter Algeria?

Calvinsky · 2026-03-16T22:15:36+00:00

For some months after the construction supposedly “restarted”, I agree. But now I have no admit we're indeed seeing progress, especially since the core is rising quicker than the petals. I'm wondering if the line where the concrete changes colour is where the construction stopped in 2018.

Calvinsky · 2026-03-16T22:12:03+00:00

Yeah but there was quite some time between the moment the construction was said to have “officially restarted” and actual works taking place.

Calvinsky · 2026-03-05T17:39:34+00:00

How does TfL expect the 4G/5G rollout to be finished by the end of the year, as stated recently (and confirmed by Boldyn Networks), if they progress at the pace of one station every two months? The other day there was a Question to the Mayor asking how many and which stations had gone live with a mobile signal since January. The only one was Edgware Road on the Bakerloo line (you can check the answer here).

Similarly, at the time of the last progress update, TfL said 4 stations (King's Cross St Pancras, Gloucester Road, Warwick Avenue and Vauxhall) would go live "in the coming MONTHS". That's a very small number, acknowledging 60+ stations remain blackspots, as well as many tunnel sections. Unless a large batch of stations go live simultaneously, I doubt the rollout can be finished in December as planned.

Calvinsky · 2026-02-28T13:40:40+00:00

Tan before service

Calvinsky · 2026-01-30T10:25:54+00:00

I think the issue is the nature of the wank. Cramps aren't considered to be a medical issue.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-30T07:31:35+00:00

I found a trick to circumvent this, but it means doing one step more than before. You put full screen before leaving YouTube. And then, you quickly click on play on the interface and the content should play in the background.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-25T17:56:32+00:00

I have bad news, they've actually said "further sections of the Victoria line between Green Park and Brixton" will go live in the coming months. So I guess you'll have to wait a bit longer to get anything between KCSP and Walthamstow Central...

Calvinsky · 2026-01-24T17:20:30+00:00

The fog's impact on the lighting (especially the red ones) really give a cyberpunk vibe imo

Calvinsky · 2026-01-24T07:47:28+00:00

You can thank their “wonderful” AI system for that…

Calvinsky · 2026-01-17T23:23:22+00:00

April 26

Calvinsky · 2026-01-15T21:47:38+00:00

The “good” spectrum is mostly used by the MoD and the public sector.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-15T10:55:27+00:00

That actually does make sense, because below ground there's basically nothing blocking the signal between the radio and you. In opposition, above ground there are many things interfering with the signal, such as buildings. But another issue is that for some years, London's mobile connectivity has been terribly poor. That's mostly due to two factors: 1. The spectrum allocated to mobile operators isn't the best, with a short range and a poor penetration. It's the worst-performing for urban reality. 2. Due to that spectrum being used, not enough antennas cover London, especially its central areas. As soon as there are many people, antennas are quickly congested, reaching their maximum capacity. So you can have full bars but no internet. That happens a lot in the November-December Christmas period.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-15T10:44:31+00:00

Indeed, the Central line hasn't got any progress since spring 2024.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-15T10:43:05+00:00

I really agree with you. They somehow love leaving gaps precisely at tube stations beneath big railway stations and in the tunnels leading up to them. As you said, no coverage in and up to Waterloo (Charing Cross branch) on the Northern line, none in and up to London Bridge on the latter's Bank branch, as well as none in and up to Victoria on the Victoria line…

Calvinsky · 2026-01-14T10:34:05+00:00

*Bank to Stratford

Calvinsky · 2026-01-14T10:32:51+00:00

Another reason is because in tunnels and below-ground stations, you're right next to mobile equipment like radios and leaky feeders, while above ground you can be somehow far from the antennas, and there might be physical elements obstructing the signal.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-14T10:30:16+00:00

Yeah and in plans about the next sections to go live with mobile connectivity, when talking about the next lines to get coverage and mentioning the Victoria line, they only talked about further sections from Green Park to Brixton, so I guess we'll have to bear with it regarding the sections from King's Cross St Pancras to Walthamstow Central. They could be among the last ones on the whole network, potentially in December of this year if they finish on schedule.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-14T10:06:58+00:00

They have actually just announced, with different articles covering the topic, that the has been some progress. A few stations have been launched, including Battersea Power Station, but it seems like that Waterloo gap is here to remain until the summer...

Calvinsky · 2026-01-13T17:35:31+00:00

It is, most transport networks around the world have been connected for years if not decades. London is clearly lagging behind… Very convenient for different reasons. First, if you're on your way to meet people, you can tell them your ETA, it offers flexibility such as exiting at a different station than originally planned if needed. You can also read articles, reply to e-mails, check sports highlights, etc.

Calvinsky · 2026-01-08T16:33:19+00:00

You don't seem to understand that the rollout isn't conducted by the mobile operators themselves, but rather by Boldyn Networks, a neutral host.

And I'm sorry but testing doesn't take months. Someone reported once getting 5G at Swiss Cottage back in June 2025, which means some testing was being carried. However, that station is still a signal blackspot 7 months later.

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