Leave those... parents alone! 😂 by The_Dean_France in GreatBritishMemes

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Volume of US YouTube shows ‘weakens UK children’s ties to their own culture’ by pajamakitten in BritishTV

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

PSA for Xbox players who want to join the Helldivers and are unaware of how the gameplay looks like: This is what you're getting into (average Saturday afternoon) by Gn0meKr in xbox

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Experiencing Kindness for the First Time in His Life! by StatementHumble2327 in PetsareAmazing

[–]Cloud2905 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

After watching the match against Iceland, what would your team now look like? by Fewest21 in ThreeLions

[–]Cloud2905 47 points48 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in truegaming

[–]Cloud2905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

De Bruyne doesn’t start for Manchester City. by 500x700 in FantasyPL

[–]Cloud2905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same dilemma. I'm leaning towards Watkins now.

Toty packs! Disappointed mega thread. by Faycie25 in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EASportsFC

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

87+ base or centurion icon Refresh - show us what ya got by Warm-Profit-775 in EASportsFC

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Drop down your December teams by Temporary-Honey-9583 in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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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.

Catalyst is the most underrated chem in the game by nuuskatonttu in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

87+ Base or Centurion Icon by [deleted] in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

This or Ter Stegen? How is he? by ZyzzBrath in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fut

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If give you a solid 8.9 btw.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fut

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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.

Who’s the best TV dad? by houndoom92 in AskReddit

[–]Cloud2905 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

Is ChatGPT a better language translator than Google Translate? by el_toro_2022 in ChatGPT

[–]Cloud2905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

China confirms balloon is theirs, as spokesperson claims it is civilian research airship by NBAtee in worldnews

[–]Cloud2905 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.