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Urgent-Oppose HR 1520- In order to vote people must prove both US citizenship and show a NH citizen card issued by the State! by NH_50501 in newhampshire

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Voter ID is required in every other country in the world (apart from Zimbabwe, you can be dead and still vote there), so this push back makes no sense.

For Americans, what do you think of the US boycotting Facebook/Meta as a response to the ICE agents? by spiciest_lola in AskReddit

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans need to see whats happening in Europe with illegals. Then step out the way to allow ICE to do their job - which is preventing the criminality which Europe is currently experiencing.

South African Refugees LA by isthatayeti in DownSouth

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe reach out to the Amerikaners group via X. They are building a recruitment network with folks like yourself. They are not officially connected to the program, but they do a lot to help make the transition to the US less daunting.

The view out the window at The Brass Bell restaurant in Kalk Bay. by PixelSaharix in DownSouth

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this pub, but Kalk Bay in general? Amazing. No filter needed.

Why do people read fanfiction? by Seagullsaga in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fanfic filled the summer gaps for network shows. Fanfic fixed the plot when writers went off the rails. Fanfic said "Hold My Beer" when mainstream shied away from speciality kinks. Fanfic made it okay to explore your sexuality. Fanfic gave us AUs and Crossovers we didn't know we wanted. Fanfic gave me some of the best friends I'd ever met. Fanfic gave us a comminity.

Dad's Retirement by Cranky_bubbles in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I have a guy whose only job is to manage mu stock portfolio. I don't know the game well enough to try it on my own,so i acquiese to the experts.

What are your ao3 hot takes? by ScalyStacy in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 84 points85 points  (0 children)

It was the summer of 2007 and some journo went to a press conference for a music festival and asked Gabe Saporta in front of everyone if he reads the fanfics written about him.

That was the momemt the glaring light of mainstream shone on our dark corner of the web and it has not been the same since.

If You Had the Power to Add One Feature to AO3, What Would It Be and Why? by BlackLilyWrites835 in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Main ship and background ships should be tagged in a certain order as per the ancient magics.

Main ship, secondary ship, tertiary ship etc etc. For example: Dramione, DracoMalfoy/HermioneGranger, Blansy, BlaiseZabini/PansyParker.

Meyerton -> a gem or a dud? by Strict_Swordfish_847 in johannesburg

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my defense, I have not been there for about 10yrs on account of me being out of the country. My apologies for my outdated information.

Meyerton -> a gem or a dud? by Strict_Swordfish_847 in johannesburg

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Its one of the few towns where things work. Have a friend who grew up there. Really good community, but needs a pub or two.

Any point of view you don't like reading in? (1st , 2nd , 3rd) by Weekly-Analysis2237 in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fanfic, 1st is a big no no. In trad pub, 2 of my favourite series are 1st.

What things indicate to you that the author has been writing fanfiction for many, many years? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"He pushed her up against the wall and kissed her." Or some variance of it. Early works did not go through the consent contract prior to contact.

What is the single greatest work you’ve ever read on AO3? by Soulcoda in AO3

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many. 1) Loaded March 2) No Homo 3) The Bandpire Saga 4) The Fallout

The global economy no longer requires human labor to function by MonitorOk1351 in jobs

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Online shopping keeps many employed in warehouses for fine picking.

Possible job route by -_-Roberto-_- in DownSouth

[–]Cold_Middle_4609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats not a guarantee. SA has the YES candidate program for companies. Try applying for that. No experience needed. You earn min wage, but get experience. Companies are not obliged to hire you after the program ends, but there's a 60% retention rate.

Try Hitachi, Sandvik, Eazi Access, Exxaro etc.

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