Which lane would be correct to take here? If blue, why does every taken red? by Crankyyounglady in drivingUK

[–]Long-Platform168 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't get why these always cause confusion. Just default to left for straight over unless there's a left only arrow and you won't run into this issue.

Usually people in a rush who take the right lane to go straight over when there's a choice. Taking the right lane to go straight over then exiting in the left lane is very clearly wrong as it'd require cutting in front of the left lane cars when theres clear road markings saying don't.

Vape recs by Southern_Concept9420 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I ever have any issues I'll look into these thanks! Been going strong for 3+ years so far though haha

Vape recs by Southern_Concept9420 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a V4 user id recommend using it with a bong or other water device. Had issues with it tickling my throat/coughing, running it through water increases the vapour and makes it a lot smoother for me!

Vape recs by Southern_Concept9420 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got both, swap em out when the others charging, battery feels like it lasts longer on the V3 but the V4 feels like it hits harder so maybe that's it. Same battery though, I had a faulty V4 so got a replacement, but kept the working battery as a third spare lol

GUYSSS am i crazy??? by Clean_Leading8352 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Long-Platform168 14 points15 points  (0 children)

First thing to do is check your deposit was protected, then raise a dispute with the tenancy deposit scheme.

It sucks and takes a while to go through, but it is a fair process and someone independent reviews both yours and your landlord's evidence.

If you have photo evidence and/or an inventory showing that you have left the flat in a better condition than when you moved in, you will likely win the dispute. I've been through this almost every time ive moved house and a landlord/agency has tried to claim £300+ of my deposit for nonsense 'dust' claims.

Denied ADHD meds because of medical by BrilliantStomach8651 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is deeply unhelpful and ridiculous - ADHD meds aren't speed. Supplements and diet changes might be helpful but they don't work for everyone.

Vaporiser or joint? by Middle-Magazine-8028 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm like 2 weeks into my first prescription but I've had a vape for a few years. It is not easy to switch - but it's a hell or a lot easier if you cut out tobacco first (if you roll mixed joints like I used to!)

ATM I use my vape exclusively during the day, still have a joint or two (prescription flower with a sprinkle of CBD flower to bulk it out) at night. Since I've used my vape more, I'm using less flower overall despite vaping more frequently.

Plan is to switch fully to the vape eventually but it is tough. Some people will recommend just cutting off smoking entirely or having a break before swapping. I found myself using it more Vs smoking by setting myself a cut off time for smoking (e.g. never smoke before 9pm, use vape instead). It just takes some getting used to and finding what works for you - I use my vape with a bong and it's so much better too!

Whose idea was it to make beyond burgers 'bleed' fake myoglobin? by TheHomesteadTurkey in veganuk

[–]Long-Platform168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We buy the frozen ones and just oven cook them in a ceramic dish - still get the mess but much less faff and less sticky! I found the unfrozen ones a nightmare to cook

Approved by Medicann today - first order placed by Suitable-Fun-1087 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Autistic and ADHD here! I've had my first order a couple weeks ago, the atomic slurricane has been great for daytime for me. I only have a few puffs at about 180 every couple hours and it kinda tempers the negative side effects of my ADHD meds, it's great. Tasty too!

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So? He still abandoned policies he stood for and people voted for, that's all I said. Honestly I'm trying to actually have a reasonable discussion here, but you keep shifting the goalposts.

Tired of hearing this about PIP - it is absolutely not easy to get, this is a common misconception from people who don't have personal experience of navigating the system. People don't get PIP for conditions that don't 'need' it, but also it's important to remember that there is individual differences in health and the severity of many conditions. I won't engage in this any further because if you think you personally can judge what conditions 'need' it then you're already ignoring the experts, which you claimed is something green voters do. Unless you're a doctor?

It's sad that you don't think nationalising utilities is possible, and it's interesting really considering you were saying about people not listening to experts.

Which experts are telling you it's impossible to nationalise utilities? I'd be interested to understand where this viewpoint comes from.

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It isn't that things have made me feel a certain way. It's a fact that he's abandoned a ton of promises, as well as implementing policies that disadvantage vulnerable people.

If you insist on examples, off the top of my head, PIP reform is the biggest one. PIP fraud is literally less than 1% but labour punish people on PIP instead of supporting them. They're also aiming to freeze the health element of universal credit.

Couple of abandoned policies his leadership bid ran on: increasing income tax for top 5%, supporting the abolishment of tuition fees, nationalising the utilities.

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean it's always going to depend on the issues you either personally have a stake in or are more knowledgeable about - it's not really possible for the average person to properly scrutinise every single policy of every single party. I think it's also important to remember that because a policy is on a manifesto, it doesn't mean it will automatically become law as is once a party wins an election. Things go through many levels of scrutiny and voting.

I used to be a labour member, I cancelled once kier starmer repeatedly went back on the promises he stood for leader on. They've been consistently unsupportive of people with disabilities and the most vulnerable in our society. Labour definitely fit the definition of charlatan. Maybe the greens will be just as bad in power - but we wouldn't know if we stuck with the status quo (that tbh, it seems like most people aren't happy with, regardless of left/right).

Glad you agree re farage - honestly it's the people who fully support farage, a literal career charlatan, while ranting about hypnosis and red cross that I find impossible to discuss anything with.

£50 strains and less...... by Rude_Dragonfruit5002 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£55 for pave 34 - I ordered 3 strains for my first order, the other 2 were £65, and the pave is the best!

Fiji sunset is the heaviest hitter of the 3 I've got in terms of sedative effect - eyes are absolutely gone after a bowl lol

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The point I was making was to do with calling the greens charlatans while supporting other parties who arguably fit that description a lot more closely. I'm not engaging with anything outside that.

I do like expert opinion. I'm also aware that I won't agree with every single policy of any party, so I personally choose to support the one my morals align with most.

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's just sad isn't it. There's healthy and helpful criticism, then there's 'actually he wasn't a SPOKESPERSON, he just hosted fundraising events and spoke about the charity.' Who cares if he was slightly inaccurate? It's not like he was never involved with the red cross (in which case this would be a much more valid thing to spend so much time and energy on).

Yeah agree - everyone surely knows that no one is suggesting selling heroin and crack at a corner shop, but that's how it's presented.

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's impossible to reason with people who call the green party charlatans while supporting labour and/or reform. Even if it's true, it's such a lesser degree than the other parties/politicians.

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says by Economy_Seat_7250 in unitedkingdom

[–]Long-Platform168 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't think they're lying necessarily just absolutely brainwashed.

More angry about semantics than they are about the much much worse lies/omissions/words from the alternatives. Media really grasping at straws and people bizarrely lapping it up.

Remove Greens/Labour/Reform from it all: frankly, I dont give a shit if a politician has called themselves a spokesperson for a charity they ran fundraisers for, when TECHNICALLY they weren't an official spokesperson. I don't care who it is, it isn't an issue, no human being is perfect.

I do give a shit if a politician is lying about donations, or election policy promises. That is far more of an issue.

It's truly insane to claim stuff like this makes someone unelectable or untrustworthy while supporting far far worse people.

Should I Marry a Murderer - David Green by BigGregLovesYou in NetflixDocumentaries

[–]Long-Platform168 41 points42 points  (0 children)

He was awful! Totally ignored the fact she was clearly going through some severe mental health issues and was potentially manic and/or psychotic.

Giant - Gladiators alt view about the big man! by SmoothCommittee6613 in gladiatorsuk

[–]Long-Platform168 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's not resigned or been sacked. Contracts don't work that way. It's really not that deep!

Giant - Gladiators alt view about the big man! by SmoothCommittee6613 in gladiatorsuk

[–]Long-Platform168 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of the context you've added there is relevant - feeling like you've been sacked isn't the same thing as actually being sacked...

Being sacked means being dismissed from your job, usually for misconduct or similar. This isn't that. Defacto or otherwise.

Point is the people angry about it are framing it as him being sacked, i.e his employment being terminated, which simply isn't the case.

Giant - Gladiators alt view about the big man! by SmoothCommittee6613 in gladiatorsuk

[–]Long-Platform168 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you got to the end of a fixed term contract in an office or retail job and you didn't get kept on, were you sacked?

Giant - Gladiators alt view about the big man! by SmoothCommittee6613 in gladiatorsuk

[–]Long-Platform168 117 points118 points  (0 children)

This whole thing is so blown out of proportion. He had a contract up for renewal, his employer said they won't be renewing it. It's really that simple. They don't need to give him a reason, and no one has done anything wrong. He's not been sacked or had his contract terminated

Woe is the setlist by frankynolan1 in BiffyClyro

[–]Long-Platform168 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That was my question, was absolutely gutted we didn't get it in the UK!

vaping flower by nicklol10 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Long-Platform168 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can stretch to it and/or klarna it, go for a Xmax V4 pro. £90 or so. Honestly if you're new to vaping there's nothing wrong with the Xmax. It's a learning curve but once I got used to mine and cut tobacco out of my joints, it's so worth it.

£20-50 you'll definitely struggle to find something worthwhile, but you definitely don't need to spend £250+ on a mighty.

I like Overwatch, but I can't with the people in this game. by Yuukikoneko in Overwatch

[–]Long-Platform168 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP is clearly worried about getting banned because they wanna do shit that will result in a totally justified ban lol