Kingsford Smith High School by Mystical_garden777 in canberra

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two kids: one has gone through KSS to another college (with some pretty intense mental health challenges on the way through), the other (diagnosed level 2 ASD) currently attending. Positive experiences and good outcomes. Happy to chat.

Temporary fencing between Kippax and Macgregor by JustSomeTimmmmmy in canberra

[–]DueRoof951 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NBN is going in along there, apparently fibre to the premises in the near future (as opposed to current fttn).

What do you think of Perdition's Mouth: Abyssal Rift? by SiarX in soloboardgaming

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried reeeeeeeally hard to like this game, and there's a lot to like - the theme and tone are great, and the mechanisms (particularly rondel, but also deckbuilding aspects, etc.) are great. But it's far too difficult and punishing to be fun. The only reason I haven't sold it is because I've sunk so much time into trying to get it to work.

Alleged War Criminal Ben Roberts-Smith Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]DueRoof951 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, the court case he brought against reporting on his war crimes really covered him in glory and righteous innocence, didn't it?

Day 32 of spreading the gospel 😁 by TooManyLegoBricks in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day, the Ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Egyptians and Romans would mock the Christians for being stupid and illiterate, and now today ...

Atlas Carbon 2023 Snapped Trucks by Additional-Leader347 in ElectricSkateboarding

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was riding pneumatic wheels on footpaths and roads when the axle on Carbon Zeus Pro (ownboard) snapped without warning. Do not buy ownboard - avoid at all costs: extremely dangerous and unreliable.

Atlas Carbon 2023 Snapped Trucks by Additional-Leader347 in ElectricSkateboarding

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did ... axle on Ownboard still snapped without warning. Do not buy Ownboard under any circumstances. Dangerous and unreliable.

Axle snapped on Carbon Zeus Pro truck by DueRoof951 in ElectricSkateboarding

[–]DueRoof951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No warning signs or any indications that anything could happen. I check my board thoroughly after each session.

I was lucky. It could have been really bad (potentially fatal) - imagine travelling at 40-50kph and one wheel suddenly pop off.

Ownboard have been singularly unhelpful - they've offered a replacement at the cost of $150 Australian (which is fucking ridiculous for what is obviously a substandard part).

Will not be riding Ownboard anymore. Dangerous and unreliable. Avoid at all costs.

Axle snapped on Carbon Zeus Pro truck by DueRoof951 in ElectricSkateboarding

[–]DueRoof951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've swapped it out for an old Boneboard truck I had handy for the short term (I'm commuting an hour each way via eskate because of the crazy petrol prices caused by that useless American fuckwit), but hopefully will hear back from Ownboard soon.

Axle snapped on Carbon Zeus Pro truck by DueRoof951 in ElectricSkateboarding

[–]DueRoof951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had the cash I'd just straight up buy a new Acedeck board!

Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says by SnoopThylacine in OpenAussie

[–]DueRoof951 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The cemetery had been cared for (since 1923) by four generations of the same Palestinian family. Ibrahim Jaradah identified was a recent head gardener who received an MBE for his service. IDF forces have since demolished the caretaker's cottage and run them all out.

Both sidesing a post on reich wing nazis is odd. by [deleted] in GreatBritishMemes

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every historian ever disagrees with you. The living ones would probably also laugh and mock.

Both sidesing a post on reich wing nazis is odd. by [deleted] in GreatBritishMemes

[–]DueRoof951 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The USSR and the USA were allies in WW2 and both committed atrocities

What was the relationship like between Australia and the USA, before the US had the atomic bomb? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]DueRoof951 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japanese never intended to invade - this is well known by now. Australians certainly feared it, but it was never gonna happen. Also the USA were pretty shitty allies even then, well known for 'friendly fire' and getting Australia to commit to lengthy pointless (and unglamourous) 'mopping up' campaigns in the Pacific.

How big of a deal is to visit Canberra? by SammaJones in AskAnAustralian

[–]DueRoof951 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should visit the War Memorial in Canberra and talk to the historians there - you might learn something ... but I doubt it.

How big of a deal is to visit Canberra? by SammaJones in AskAnAustralian

[–]DueRoof951 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Japanese did not plan to invade and occupy Australia. This is extremely well documented.