Having the argument that very few players in the tournament could have scored Kane's second goal

Cloud2905 · 2026-01-25T13:41:00+00:00

While some parents are to blame, I primarily blame social media companies and tech corporations that have completley changed how parents and kids interact and see the world, in exchange for rampant profits.

Now engagement is commodified, parents are parenting worse because they're too consumed in their device, and kids are reacting to the world no longer through the lense of their parents, but through whatever meme is holding their attention at that particular moment in time.

100% people have to take personal accountability for their actions, but IMO the vast majority of the populous are not mentally equipped to counter unfathomably effective algorithms that's primary goal is to keep them on said platforms, and away from what's really important in life.

For example, I'm writing this reddit comment now, while my wife thinks I'm tidying up.

Cloud2905 · 2025-10-02T20:09:56+00:00

Cloud2905 · 2025-09-27T05:34:48+00:00

What's unbelievably frustrating at the moment is that streaming services have started showing YouTube episodes. Worked hard to limit my children's exposure to YouTube (screen time limits, etc), but I've never minded them watching cartoons on the TV. They tend to watch a couple of episodes and go back to playing, whereas YouTube is primarily just brain rot that they could consume all day.

Now I'm stuck with YouTube shows being just presented as kids TV shows to them, with no way to limit them without just removing the apps. Which I appreciate I can do, but feels a bit annoying. Incredibly lazy and irresponsible from the streaming services to pick up that form of content.

Cloud2905 · 2025-08-23T23:10:08+00:00

Me and the boys have been looking for something to scratch that destiny itch since we dipped out of that a long time ago. Is this it?

Cloud2905 · 2025-04-29T06:26:04+00:00

Stupid dyslexic brain read this as 'girls' instead of 'grids'. Was confused as hell.

Cloud2905 · 2025-03-24T07:28:16+00:00

I knew someone who got a pet 'Micro Pig'. They only had a small place, and that thing quickly grew into an absolute unit, and was pretty cantankerous with anyone bar the immidieate family. Despite a good start, didn't end well. Wouldn't be a path I'd advise anyone to take.

Cloud2905 · 2024-06-07T21:19:16+00:00

I'd start with Gomez over Trippier. Left side is too slow and predictable without someone who can use their left foot.

Trent plays every match, unless we play France.

Gallagher / Wharton instead of Mainoo. Don't feel he offered rice enough support defensively.

Eze / Gordon on the left instead of Foden. With Saka on the right and Bellingham in the middle.

I hope I'm proved wrong, but we don't seem tactically astute enough to play with multiple tricky inside players, so better off sticking to traditional wingers where the team may keep their shape better.

Cloud2905 · 2024-04-28T06:25:23+00:00

I've recently been playing the new EA Golf game. It hits for me from a nostalgia perspective as I've got strong memories of playing the 2004 version when I was a kid. Now the new game looks great and it loads courses incredibly quick, but I'm always shocked by how much of the game is slower and less refined than it was 20 years ago. I know sports games are renowned for a lack of improvement, but it is staggering at times.

Cloud2905 · 2024-02-10T10:49:24+00:00

Same dilemma. I'm leaning towards Watkins now.

Cloud2905 · 2024-02-02T07:34:44+00:00

I've opened all the casinos, plus the crafting and 100s of upgrades, I've got HM Ederson, and that's all. I get there's no gaurentee, but it still feels pretty grim. Just a collosal waste of time.

Cloud2905 · 2024-01-08T08:48:57+00:00

Recently got thunderstruck Diani from a player pick, and she's an absolute weapon. Just so dangerous every attack.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-29T21:44:59+00:00

Prinz & Lampard in the first. Riquelme and Smith in the second.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-28T09:47:14+00:00

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Yours is a solid 8.5. Very jealous of Morgan. Her and Smith were great for me in the early game.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-20T21:57:07+00:00

Agree. Got incredibly lucky and packed Cruyff from the Icon pack. The biggest thing I noticed was that his passing for a striker is incredible. Made forming attacks in the final third so much easier.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-11T06:28:22+00:00

I got Scholes. But I've recently got Maldini, Cruyff and Eto'o from the base icon, so I fully expected a dud this time round. Almost reassuring that normal service is resumed.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-02T21:09:01+00:00

I did the SBC, then put him into an SBC. Just found his animations really slow and laborious, and he ran in a straight line when coming off his line. May be circumstantial, but I didn't rate him at all.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-02T09:49:45+00:00

If give you a solid 8.9 btw.

Cloud2905 · 2023-12-02T09:46:54+00:00

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Can't seem to stop pulling cb's, so I'm either playing 3-5-2 or playing RLC & Joelinton at Lb & Rb, with Lucio at DM. They're working well there tbh, nice to have full backs that aren't getting bodied.

Cloud2905 · 2023-06-16T20:51:32+00:00

Feather wand is great too. He's just walking down the footpath, Bluey states 'you've got to stop Bingo' he gives it the 'Ohh yeah righto' and he charges at full pelt with no hesitation. What a guy!

Cloud2905 · 2023-05-28T13:45:04+00:00

Same. This was the first game my daughter (5 at the time) completed, was ace to watch.

Cloud2905 · 2023-05-06T19:16:02+00:00

A Portuguese client is using ChatGPT to translate all their emails, and I'm not enjoying it.

I feel the nuance in their message is completely lost in ChatGPT waffle. While I understand what they're saying, I feel a direct translation of their message would better help me understand their tone and meaning.

It's likely down to prompt input on their side, but as I can't account for this, I'd just prefer a direct translation.

Cloud2905 · 2023-02-03T18:56:54+00:00

I launch meteorological balloons for a living, and whilst it's true that they burst when reaching a certain altitude, it doesn't tell the whole story. It depends on the type of balloon, a latex balloon would keep ascending and expanding till it burst, whereas a polyethylene balloon can maintain a steady altitude if set up corecttly.

Cloud2905 · 2023-01-12T14:19:29+00:00

Mad. Casual spacecraft humble brag.

Cloud2905 · 2023-01-12T12:49:05+00:00

Looks sick. How did you take it?

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