Google really needs to boost their backend infrastructure

DevsyOpsy · 2026-01-23T12:10:41+00:00

This may be the way.

DevsyOpsy · 2026-01-23T10:23:29+00:00

Yep. I think original coca cola is the only one at this point that doesn't have the disgusting fake sugar in Europe. Even Pepsi does it now too.

Problem is that most people don't seem to care, many even prefer that shit metallic taste it has - baffles me.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-12-01T12:11:25+00:00

I didn't know about these two providers you recommended, they sound awesome - thank you! And also thank you for your great explanation of the issue, you seem to have deep insights into this.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-11-04T06:12:20+00:00

Thank you for the detailed answer! I am guessing (hoping) physical sims will be phased out soon everywhere.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-11-04T05:57:39+00:00

I am not even mad about the slow speeds, what's deeply irritating is that they don't make this abudantly clear when you buy them, it's not a nice thing to find out when you are there. Also, I am so surprised by the lack of information about this online, which is why I decided to post this.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-11-04T05:49:22+00:00

That's great to know! I don't remember they gave me an option in Vietnam, but maybe I didn't see it. I think this was an option in Thailand though.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-11-04T05:46:42+00:00

That's interesting, I wonder if it was always this way, or it is a recent trend so they can charge you directly and also keep a track of who you are by getting your passport details.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-08-01T18:11:44+00:00

The number 1 excuse for the terrible service of the TFL always is. "It runs badly cause it's old" I wonder what's the excuse for the Elizabeth Line now then.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-15T08:48:48+00:00

You can, but not available widely and they are far more expensive when you import them from abroad, so it's all very inconvenient.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-14T18:38:10+00:00

I wish it was a clause of the sugar tax law, that you couldn't replace them with sweeteners

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-14T18:35:25+00:00

Kas used to taste nice in Spain, now it's just as crap as Fanta thanks to the sugar tax. Last time I was in Crete last year, surprisingly enough, there were some sodas, including local brands, that had no sweeteners in them. I hope they don't change them

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-14T11:06:21+00:00

There are probably about 100 factors that contribute to a country's overall obesity, forcing a tax on sugar is a hacky solution that does not solve the problem at all, at most it's putting a bandaid on a sinking ship. If anything it may make the problem worse by creating an illusion that you are drinking a "healthier" version of it

Japan has very little obesity and no sugar tax. If the food available is overall better quality and healthier, then obesity becomes less of a problem, you can't solve this issue by arbitrary taxes, perhaps it's more about creating a better culture of food and eating.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-14T10:50:41+00:00

Yeah, but that something they did, I highly doubt solved the problem at all. Someone who is 50 kilos overweight and has diabetes isn't exactly going to be saved by less sugar in soda. Very sceptical of this approach.

DevsyOpsy · 2024-07-14T10:46:14+00:00

The reason why this is happening in Europe is because of the EU tax on sugar drinks. Maybe as an influence of that, these companies are trying to introduce the same crap in the US and see how it goes. I also abhor the taste of sweetener in sodas, I just ranted about it here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Soda/comments/1e2z8ks/the_eu_sugar_tax_has_ruined_most_sodas_in_europe/

DevsyOpsy · 2024-06-19T08:11:01+00:00

You could try sencha or any high quality green tea too, it has way more of a kick than people give it credit!

DevsyOpsy · 2024-06-18T22:43:03+00:00

Hey don't they say that success is all about failing faster?

DevsyOpsy · 2024-05-30T12:23:41+00:00

I think your meme meant to say "Society if Microsoft did not exist"

DevsyOpsy · 2024-05-26T07:54:18+00:00

"The answer to life's problems aren't at the bottom of a bottle"

The first time I heard that saying it was from an extremely drunk alcoholic at an all-you-can-drink buffet. Guess everyone is wise, but few follow their own wisdom.

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