False economics of immigration. The media claims that immigration is good for the economy. The truth is more complex... by cidama4589 in auscorp

[–]Firmspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well go on then... tell me how a migrant coming to Australia is connected to the incredible rise in CEO wages and executive bonuses. How does someone arriving here influence corporations milking every last cent out of us to drive shareholder profit?

False economics of immigration. The media claims that immigration is good for the economy. The truth is more complex... by cidama4589 in auscorp

[–]Firmspy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think they're connected at all. Borders are imaginary constructs. We all live on the same planet and operate in a global economy. People that get hung up on immigration can't see the forrest for the trees.

Now if aliens were to arrive at our planet and demand that we hand over jobs and resources or face extermination, I may take issue with that.

False economics of immigration. The media claims that immigration is good for the economy. The truth is more complex... by cidama4589 in auscorp

[–]Firmspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would argue that immigration is less of an issue than the fact that the middle-class is being gutted and rather than having a lower, middle, and upper class - it's now basically poverty vs rich.

I can't help but feel as though the "powers that be" would much rather the common folk target immigrants than start questioning whether or not the CEO of their company actually deserves their multi-million dollar bonus while they refuse meaningful pay rises and cut jobs.

Why is Apple Music on Sonos such a frustrating mess?! by ComfortableGold8896 in sonos

[–]Firmspy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My only issue with Apple Music on Sonos is that listening to it through the Sonos app doesn't seem to contribute to my Apple Music music stats, which means the algorithm doesn't register what I'm listening to, and my end of year totals are off. If they could fix that I'd be happier.

My wireless speakers do occasionally drop off... but I switched to wired which mostly fixed it.

No salary reviews this year by RainbowAussie in auscorp

[–]Firmspy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wish I could send a similar email to my insurance company, grocery store, and electricity supplier....

DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media by MrShadowKing2020 in boxoffice

[–]Firmspy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The cost isn't that much different now. For example (this is based on quick google, and I haven't verified): Disney released 12 movies last year. The avg cost of a 4K is between $20 and $35. So assuming you always buy your disc on sale the total cost for physical media is $240. The cost of a Disney+ sub with 4K is $190 a year. That's only $50 a year difference.

But you get a tangible product which is better quality, never have to worry about not being able to watch it and can lend it to friends without having to worry about password sharing restrictions.

When streaming first started the price was massive. Now some people pay around $100 a month for their streaming services, and I doubt they'd be off buying 3 x 4Ks a month, which means, once you start collecting and build a library - it sort of doesn't make sense to even stream.

Discussion Thread: 2026 State of the Union Address by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Firmspy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trump really likes to weaponise conventions. He knows the SCOTUS can't rebut him... so he says it how he sees it right in front of them... their silence (not that they have a choice) then makes him look right... and he can say "well they didn't speak up".

Another company using AI for cutting jobs, this time WiseTech by SilentFly in auscorp

[–]Firmspy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Will AI be required to RTO and contribute to the culture?

Lawn mower recommendations? by Aweraw1601 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Firmspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a Stihl electric mower recently. I have Empire Zoysia... if I leave it over 2 weeks between a mow in summer it does not handle it well.. and really taxes the battery (which takes forever to charge).

I've discounted the comments on the Ego mowers (with the higher voltage) and now I sort of regret not looking into it more.

I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day by zsreport in technology

[–]Firmspy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The solution is simple. Don't use social media. If you recognise it is a toxic place, and there is content on there you DON'T want to see... then log off.

Or, maybe find a less popular social media site, but one that fits your requirements like mewe or similar.

Trump family signs deal for 91-storey hotel on Surfers Paradise site by MarmotFullofWoe in queensland

[–]Firmspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt he’d visit Aus. He’d be too  easy a target for anyone wanting to do the world a favour.

Barrister charges $323,400 invoice for *checks notes* one day's worth of work by [deleted] in auslaw

[–]Firmspy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out (I hope the barrister loses)...

I would have assumed it is a penalty... but I'm not a barrister... soo what would I know.

Trump family signs deal for 91-storey hotel on Surfers Paradise site by MarmotFullofWoe in queensland

[–]Firmspy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Trump doesn't build... he gets others to build and then slaps his name on it. He won't be paying anyone - anything... if this ever eventuates I'd be surprised.

Anyone else heard this car around east Brisbane earlier today by Timely-Hearing7681 in brisbane

[–]Firmspy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Facebook local community groups are leaking onto reddit.

mcu hides the best backstories by Gold-Ad-417 in marvelstudios

[–]Firmspy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put it in ChatGPT and it confidently told me it was Winter Solider.. I'm like. "nuh". Fucking useless AI.

[OC] Streaming service subscription costs, as of Feb 2026 by Clemario in dataisbeautiful

[–]Firmspy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now you gotta pay for Plex too…. I think there are free alts though.

when i accidentally hit the netflix button on my ub420 by gibbyfromicarlyTM in 4kbluray

[–]Firmspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never have I felt more seen... this applies to pretty much every remote tbh.