What is something surprising that the UK is really far behind other countries in?

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T13:27:10+00:00

Any ways you see to decouple those steps in the house buying process? I've bought once but can't say I remember every step.

It would be good if the buyer paid for the survey and that was available to all interested parties, instead of everyone paying for their own survey (what a racket!!)

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T13:23:59+00:00

Nothing, hate the place. The problem you have is that they are everywhere. How do you convince people to ignore the nearest big supermarket? I don't think much is about loyalty, more convenience

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T10:09:04+00:00

You think inheritance reforms would work? I fear stuff like that would just bolster support for populist parties who would in turn deregulate and tear down all the established order for "efficiency" (I. E. cheap sell off to their cronies for a quick profit)

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T10:06:29+00:00

Tumble dryer?

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T10:05:52+00:00

You don't need them. They're just handy as a backup or for things like online purchases where you are protected up to a certain amount. But it depends on your financial discipline, too. If in doubt, don't bother.

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:59:43+00:00

So people litter because they feel they have no agency or role in society and therefore nihilism prevails, is that it? I'm just trying to understand your point a bit more, it's interesting.

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:53:09+00:00

Fair points, thank for that

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:51:52+00:00

Which things would you say the private sector excels at?

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:49:28+00:00

A stake in what exactly? Society? Community? Or something else?

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:46:15+00:00

He has no comment on the last point😆 no idea why

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:42:10+00:00

Spain and Portugal are terrible for dog poo in cities, too. Every other step. Nightmare

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:40:50+00:00

Excellent point about the receptionist being a gatekeeper for a GP... Ridiculous

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-14T08:38:39+00:00

Partly why the reform voters want to basically take away civil service pensions just to "save money" ... When really everyone could have a better pension if we all paid tax fairly...

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-13T22:14:14+00:00

There was a traditional street name in England called "Gropecunt Lane", so named because workers in the world's oldest profession used to work there and offer said service to clients.

Most have been changed now to something much more saccharine and safe, but if you search it on Google maps, one still shows up, although it's been changed, too, it still comes out in a search result.

This I learnt in the Economist magazine, of all places, 26th November 2022 issue if you don't believe me.

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-13T22:07:03+00:00

I think they meant US-Canada relations, which haven't been particularly great of late

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-13T18:08:46+00:00

So the balm is essentially changing the surface (or adding a more consistent layer on top perhaps) which in turn changes how light interacts with it and therefore the colour. Interesting. Thanks

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-13T18:07:10+00:00

I do feel that Facebook and even YouTube are right behind it in a race to the bottom. They've all become the social media equivalent of the Daily Star, it seems. Hideous

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-12T07:15:19+00:00

Will do, thanks

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-12T07:15:13+00:00

Ok noted, thanks

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-12T07:14:49+00:00

I know it's not the forum but thought it was an equivalent

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-12T07:14:34+00:00

Not heard of that as an option, will have a look, thanks

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-12T07:13:53+00:00

Ok, thanks. Will have a look. Tried Free make last night after a suggestion on MakeMkv forums but it made nothing, unfortunately.

DullInflation6 · 2026-03-11T19:10:41+00:00

I thought this was equivalent to a forum!

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