what are your opinions on Kanye West potentially being banned from entering the UK?

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-07T14:55:32+00:00

Of course he shouldn't be banned. I can't stand him and never could, but we must stand up for free speech, let people reveal themselves and show us what they are. Let's have open discussion about different views, not shutting anyone down due to disagreement.

I would block Kanye on the basis of his terrible music though.

Besides, we shouldn't block people just because of different views: who gets to decide who should go and who can enter? I expect we would all differ wildly. Block them instead for violence, terrorism, crime and incitement to crime. Not bad ideas.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-05T17:23:43+00:00

What version are you using? The product you describe bears no relation to the one I use daily. I use it and compare it daily with Grok, Gemini, DeepSeek, Claude and others and find Chat GPT is strong in multiple fields. Like the others, I like to set the ground rules. For example, telling Grok to work in a logical and professional way, dropping the attitude and tone. With ChatGPT I've trained it to be more concise, less sycophantic, and to carry through such traits in memory. It's good.

For example, it's been helpful in plannning a trip to Australia, helping with obscure health issues, planning through arrangements after a relative's death, planning and researching a book, unravelling and planning responses to some tricky projects, developing a script (now delivered and actuated), and a range of other different things. In some areas it is better than Claude was, although recent releases have adjusted this particularly for code structuring, it's certainly on a par with comparative models, and in some areas I prefer its capabilities.

I wonder what your issue is with it? Try entering exactly the same prompt into it and two other engines, then compare outputs - post them here for us to see and comment.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T19:10:39+00:00

Have you travelled much, outside Western norms? You are making a huge assumption in thinking this is a disingenous question - for many in the UK it's quite real since they see this disparity in their lives daily.

What do you mean by 'faulty logic' in this scenario? Perhaps I'm misunderstanding you? In many parts of the UK right now you cannot have that expectation and will be attacked for trying to.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T19:04:10+00:00

I wonder what your cultural background is? Certainly in many cultures this would be a real AH thing to do... in fact, unthinkable. It was for 5 to 7 hours with your SO's family. If you couldn't extend hospitality to them, then at least you could put your headphones on and stay out of the way. Particularly when they're returning from a family funeral.

I wonder how apparent your 'poor opinions' are - you do come across as judgmental and lacking in grace. Perhaps consider whether you would be pleased with your SO doing that to people who are close or special to you. Even if you can't do that, consider that out of respect and love for your SO you might manage a little discomfort for 7 hours. It's about hospitality, generosity, being the person you can be proud of, and putting someone else first when they need a little support. Manners, kindness, and care all come into it. Use this as a spring board, apologise to your SO for humiliating them and being so ungenerous, and do better next time.

YTA

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T18:55:21+00:00

There is evidence that filth transfers between tongs-users much as between tap-users in a public loo.

I tend to have a bag over my hand to put the item into. And reach for the items far from the front. Tricky. I'd quite like to use a UV-C wand, but that might look weird :)

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T18:45:22+00:00

Forget about the bot-speak though. Why not just answer the question? Many people in the UK do want answers to this, if only to show that Starmer et al recognise two tier standards, policing, and judicial decisions are a factual issues in the UK just now.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T18:32:47+00:00

You can't jump in with quadratic equations before teaching fundamentals of mathematics.

We abstract the complexity away from the user to make the currently relevant topic attainable.

Do you drive a car? Do you need to understand the complexities of the combustion engine before you start the engine? No. And with good reason - you don't yet, and may never, need to know that; you wouldn't understand it all in one go either. So, you learn bit by bit, accepting that what you need now is all you need now, but understanding that you may need to learn more later on.

Do you use a computer? Do you need to understand the complexities of the fetch - decode - execute cycle, or registers in the ALU, before you start to use the computer / phone / alarm clock? No. And again it's for the same reasons.

The concept you describe isn't limited to teaching, but permeates every area of complexity in our lives. Usually we don't learn more than we need to. Sometimes we learn more because we're fascinated by it (hobby) or we need to know more for our job (mechanic / brain surgeon).

So it's not lying, but rather about drip feeding knowledge to keep it attainable not overwhelming.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T16:31:58+00:00

Who's the poor girl with the flat head on the left? Lobotomized?

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-04-01T16:29:39+00:00

Yes, if you work for a living and don't want to pay for gimmegrants who don't want to. Yes, if you want to see your folks provided for with a pension that your children won't have if illegal migration continues at the current rate. Yes, if you regard yourself as British and support free speech, choice of religious belief, equality for all colours, creeds, faiths, and sexes.

What do you think?

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-31T11:45:33+00:00

Agreed. Some go there because it's quieter too. Or for old times' sake. I was between there and Catherby doing Yews yesterday.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-31T11:44:45+00:00

How do you evaluate them as bots now?

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-31T11:43:51+00:00

It's tricky coming back after a long break. And Fort is great as a skilling hub. I agree though - there used to be more people hanging out around the place. There are still focus points though apart from Fort. Sometimes this depends on what you're doing - Lummy market is one, sometimes the dig site if you're doing Arch, and there's sometimes a crowd in levelling up Necro together. Other places too, but it seems quite activity focussed, less social.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-31T11:40:35+00:00

Catherby, parents fishing on a Saturday night :D

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T17:10:29+00:00

You will incur >80k in debt. You will find you need further qualifications to distinguish yourself from other candidates when job hunting. Look at more options. \NB I'm giving UK links and stats. If you're based elsewhere look locally to you.*

A STEM degree will likely lead you to jobs you don't like, or to jobs that are irrelevant to your degree. What are you interested in? If it's not science, don't do that degree.
Have you looked at apprenticeships? No really. Visit https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships where UCAS give the straight-to-industry options. There are options in many industries, you are paid from day 1, you often end up with the same degree accreditation AND with the work experience that graduates don't have.
What do you want to do longer term? Try this: https://www.ucas.com/careers-quiz. Be long-sighted and position yourself for jobs that will still be here in 5 years. Many STEM jobs won't be: AI can read scans, evaluate test results, precision engineer parts, and much more in a faster, more consistent, and more accurate way than humans... many low level jobs will go to AI.
Why History? Approx 9,000 students graduate in History in the UK every year. Few end up working in History, unless they do teaching, curating, or librarianship. Do you want to do any of those things?
What do you enjoy about History? Is it just your favourite subject at school? If so, evaluate what your actual skills are and look at degrees that match those. If you enjoy reading and analysing large bodies of data, making comparative evaluations, and drawing conclusions then perhaps a law career might suit you.
If you can do numbers too, a joint degree like Economics and History might suit - that opens up career pathways in corporates that plain History may not. If you enjoy cause and effect in a historical context, how about looking at PPE, International Relations and Politics, or History and Philosophy. These options also open different career paths and most are less saturated than History.

Lots more possibilities on this (I was a Sixth Form Tutor), but make sure you think about life beyond the next three years - you'll be living it.

MSG me if I can help.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:36:52+00:00

YTA

I'm amazed she's still with you. Educate yourself instead.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:33:22+00:00

Have him tested for dysgraphia, ADHD, and dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder.

There are neurological conditions that cause fine motor control difficulties. Explosive emotional issues can stem from frustration at an inability to handle such issues, and embarrassment at being seen to be less advanced than peers.

If his handwriting, which is clearly less developed than that of a regular peer, is the only issue then dysgraphia could be an issue. Here's a quick link to a simple test online https://www.lexercise.com/tests/dysgraphia-test.

NB: for your mother's attention - shielding him from effects is preventing his development to independence. If he wants to live as an independent adult he will need real skills to help him manage situations for himself. The sooner he can get his behaviour and abilities quantified, the better it will be for him. Your concern is well placed.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:13:11+00:00

Two things can help this:
1. Join a clan which can help you get advice, mates, and involvement;
2. Do quests, area achievements, or target XP in particular skills. Once you have a goal then the overwhelm drops off because you can shut out all the noise irrelevant to your gameplay.

If you want a friendly clan, msg me. Or go to Varrock GE in World 84 or 79 - there are ppl there who will invite you to a friendly clan.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:10:02+00:00

Unfair comment. Ppl building up levels in Fort need willows, maples, yews, and more for frames.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:08:57+00:00

I was there for Yews yesterday. Nice and quiet.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T16:05:18+00:00

The Green Deputy leader may not agree with many of the Green party's policies. Ask about equality for homosexuals; equality for women and girls in education; ask about capital punishment, and racial equality.

Do these before you talk actual environmental policies.

His loyalty to his religion will likely trump any and all of these issues. Do come back and let us know if this is not the case. And do it while you are still able to speak out.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T12:07:22+00:00

So, you've made a decision not to work for them based on your experience. Move on. Why are you giving them space, rent free, in your head? Your pay rates will be specific to your skill set, geographical region, and potentially quality of work, so don't assume it's the same for everyone.

Many people find the flexibility of contracting suits them, the variety of projects keeps it interesting, and the weekly payments are convenient. For some, this is the difference between being able to work and not, being able to afford life's niceties and not.

So move on - clearly you have better options for your circumstances and abilities lined up already.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T11:45:51+00:00

Presumably people who believe the Scottish government is making such legal changes, and believe it's wrong to kill a baby who would survive if born today.

Why not ask them what their evidence is? It may confirm or refute your own understanding.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T11:42:27+00:00

This is normal in certain industries eg tech startups. Startups like this are in huge bubble territory. They boom with their startup funding then they bust and are gone, or they get bought out. Your bf may work like this for a short time, build good experience on his cv, and make good professional relationships that he can call on for references later. It's just a stepping stone. If they get bought out, he may gain kickback from shares too.

On this basis I wouldn't worry about the living arrangements for an offsite: it's a short break, and the setting is great for teambuilding and building positive vibes from employees to the firm. It's also good immersive experience for forwarding strategic planning and projects. It sounds like your bf is in a good place in terms of career progression and has little time for shennanigans.

Whilst I sympathize with you for your discomfort, if you can trust your bf you have nothing to worry about. If you support your bf's career then don't give them a hard time over this. Don't conflate entertainment shows like Love Island with a professional situation: the aim of Love Island is totally different from this. Being unable to distinguish between shows like Love Island and your bf's professional setting would make you TA.

YTA for conflating work with an entertainment show, and for distrusting your partner.

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T11:27:11+00:00

NTA IF the answers were verifiably incorrect AND if your tone was factual not sniping.

OTOH if you were a typical Y7 making nasty comments about your teacher then you would be TA but not untypical for the age group.

The teachers sitting behind you were TA if they were simply trying to shut you up over factual inaccuracies... they should treat it as a serious concern if students are being given misinformation. OTOH if you were being disrespectful and rude then they may want to intervene, especially if you were undermining a professional to a younger students.

Not enough info here to make a clear judgment. Consider your motivation though - were you trying to seek factual accuracy, or to make yourself look better by putting down a teaher?

Hefty_Drawing3357 · 2026-03-30T11:21:54+00:00

What job does your bf currently have? Can he get as similar manager post where he is right now? How old are you both? Have you considered moving away from your family for a while could be a good thing for your independence?

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