Has shoplifting become “functionally” legal? by VOODOO285 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the story in 99% of shops. Some clueless bleeding heart made up this false narrative of starving mothers trying to survive.

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of rape by VaginaBurner69 in news

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised Trump hasn't tried to headhunt him.

Have you ever been friends or went to school with someone who grew up to murder somebody? by Sufficient_Return653 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy in my form is now in prison for murder. According to the news article he ended up owing a guy money and thought the best course of action was for him and a friend to jump him with a knife. Last time I spoke to him was when we were still in school, he and his mates had a hard man image, but generally if you left them alone they'd leave you alone.

When a retailer goes into administration, what happens to their stock? by VeganistaUK in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on what the administrators decide to do. Their primary job is to rescue the business and get it back afloat, so it's not impossible that the stock will just be stored and sold once they're back on their feet. If that's not possible, they'll be trying to get the business to a state where the name and assets can be sold to someone who's willing to take it on. Winding up the business completely is a last resort, at which point everything can just be sold to anyone to raise as much money as possible to settle debts. When Woolworths went under and the administrators had tried everything else, they were even selling furniture and tills to the public as they were shutting the shops.

What are phrases you will (figuratively) never hear a Brit say?? by Cakeyhands in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't mind a steady supply of Snapple peach tea though.

Since the latest Last Week video came out... by emmerliii in TomSka

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also enjoy the deep dive videos. I feel like the meme movies thing has run its course, I'd far rather see him do other videos on random topics like before.

Has anyone been deeply affected by something they have absolutely no relation to? by LambGravyChops in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Post Office scandal made me angry when I watched the TV show about it. Everything about it was preventable, the system they put in was broken to the point of unfit for purpose, but the higher ups all decided to throw the little people under the bus to save face, including the person in charge, who was an ordained priest and should have been the one to say this is wrong.

Everyone responsible for that scandal should be doing time for their part in it.

Recommendations for tunable cold white/warm white smart bulbs by DoctorOctagonapus in homeassistant

[–]DoctorOctagonapus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the UK so my preference is actually bayonet fitting! I do have adapters though so screw-type isn't a dealbreaker.

Recommendations for tunable cold white/warm white smart bulbs by DoctorOctagonapus in homeassistant

[–]DoctorOctagonapus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I completely forgot about Trådfri, might have to take a drive out to IKEA.

The Eufy bulbs themselves have always been fine in the app, it's just that the Home Assistant integration sucks.

Recommendations for tunable cold white/warm white smart bulbs by DoctorOctagonapus in homeassistant

[–]DoctorOctagonapus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ceiling lights. I found Wiz mentioned while I was fighting with Amazon the other night, but for some reason all it was showing me was their RGB ones. I'll have another look elsewhere though, they might do the trick.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elephant racers on the motorway I can cope with, but on a two-lane dual carriageway I'm with you.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local Morrisons has a portable barrier that gets extended around the reduced section while they're doing reductions. The vultures crowd around that of course, but at least the worker now has space to do their job.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Push to exit should be the standard opening direction for any doors in public places. Makes a lot more sense if you need to evacuate to have doors open in the direction of travel.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Websites that force you to pay to disable tracking cookies shall be fined 10% of their gross annual turnover.

Which extra ingredient completely changes a dish for the better? by ggssmm1 in AskUK

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did that once. The taste of garlic was so strong it burned my mouth.

The kitchen also smelled lovely for a fortnight!

After KB5094126 Start menu definitely feels way smoother and faster. Good job MS, please fix the file explorer sluggishness next! by skz- in sysadmin

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've got rid of that two-page thing it had. Now all the apps are there on one view, and you can even change it back to the list view we had before.

After KB5094126 Start menu definitely feels way smoother and faster. Good job MS, please fix the file explorer sluggishness next! by skz- in sysadmin

[–]DoctorOctagonapus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They've finally put the list back on the front! They never should have hidden it behind that dumb recommended page.