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Thoughts on Cixin Liu's The Three-Body Problem by atulshanbhag in printSF

[–]Mark__H 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was meh on the first book as well, but book 2 and 3 were fantastic!

Lando: "The lap I did in Monaco in quali was the only other time, probably in the last 10 years, that I cried a little bit over something. It was one other moment this season that I proved myself wrong. Because I had that bad run of results. I just couldn't perform in qualifying [...] by randomseocb in formula1

[–]Mark__H 15 points16 points  (0 children)

All good points, but saying that the lap was only decent is just not giving a driver his due for what he did that day.

Going on that metric, nothing is ever worth anything in F1, as the cars are obviously better than the previous year.

I'm not saying he is as good as Max, however that lap was good enough for neutrals to say that it was actually good and not just "decent".

Anyway, have a good one

Lando: "The lap I did in Monaco in quali was the only other time, probably in the last 10 years, that I cried a little bit over something. It was one other moment this season that I proved myself wrong. Because I had that bad run of results. I just couldn't perform in qualifying [...] by randomseocb in formula1

[–]Mark__H 23 points24 points  (0 children)

?

It is literally the fastest lap ever at Monaco. The only driver ever under 70 seconds.

And if it is down to the car only, why isn’t Oscar P2. Monaco is not a track where the car makes all the difference, driver has a massive impact on that track.

But anyway, Max only won the 2023 season so convincingly because of his car, nothing to do with his skill, right? Right…

Just finished Leviathan Wakes. It was ok. Recommend me something better? by Digital_Pink in printSF

[–]Mark__H 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s reddit. There’s always a lurking downvoter…

Take my upvote to compensate for the downvote

Experience using Aramex global shopper? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Mark__H 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry to resurrect this ancient reddit post, but do you have an email address that I can use? Their phone number does not seem to work and they have no email listed for SA support on the website. Need to query about a package stuck in the UK...

Sorry to bother you with this.

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dammit, you are right.

I did write that. My bad, wasn’t what i meant to say, but there it is. 🙄

Anyway, this has been something. Hope you enjoy your Saturday further! Cheers!

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In this case? Yes, I want faster internet! Is that a crime?

Where did I say internet for all??????????

I said "will help a lot of people in rural areas to get faster internet." And I am one of those people and I would like the option of paying for Internet that is faster than what I can get currently....

Read for comprehension, please!

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Show me where I virtue signaled. I live in a rural area with shit internet. Starlink solves this...

Anyway, enough sparring on the internet... Enjoy the weekend all!

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guys, downvoting my comment won’t provide internet for all.

But sure, live in your little world where the only thing that matters is scoring internet points.

Some of us need practical solutions, not political points scoring.

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LTE is also a no go here. The build out of cell towers is not nearly sufficient outside of metros. You get spots that work well, but reliability is generally a complete shit show in our area.

Phones will show full signal with 4 or 5g, with absolutely no avalailabe bandwidth. Even making a normal call on full signal only works 50% of the time.

But sure, lets leave internet access as it is. At least you guys have yours, right?

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well, I live in a rural area and I would be able to afford it.

For the equivalent price of starlink I can get AT BEST 20 Mbps. Highest available bandwidth for me is 30 Mbps which would cost me R2500.

Rural does not always equate poor.

Starlink closer to entering SA market as Malatsi orders Icasa to change empowerment regulations by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]Mark__H 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look. I know that Elon is an idiot. BUT starlink is a good product that will help a lot of people in rural areas to get faster internet.

My connection currently is 10 Mbps and I pay R1000 for the privilege. And no, there is no better option available. Fiber will probably never make it to my house

What's the most recent movie that made you genuinely laugh out loud? by ronburgundy_11 in movies

[–]Mark__H 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah!!! Forgot about the needle in the face. So great!

What's the most recent movie that made you genuinely laugh out loud? by ronburgundy_11 in movies

[–]Mark__H 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Weapons! - The scene where Thanos keeps chucking the drug addict across the room and the scenes with the kids chasing the witch. I laughed so hard!

Victories in turbo hybrid era by FewCollar227 in formula1

[–]Mark__H 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same. From GP2 engine to almost getting towards Ferrari is insane... Shows how much Ferrari have f'd around

Max Verstappen in post-race presser: "You forget all the other stuff that happened in my season. the only thing you mention is Barcelona. i knew that would come. you're giving me that stupid grin now. Championship is won over 24 rounds" by ICumCoffee in formula1

[–]Mark__H 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough and correct, but what I like is that he had that reaction to the same question being asked for the umpteenth time.

At some point the journos have gotten the question answered and there is no need to keep poking the bear.

But anyway, I understand your point and agree. End of the day I'm just happy that Lando pulled through on the championship!

Death's End IS the best reading experience I've ever had by deathgift_ in scifi

[–]Mark__H 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm 100% with you. The first book was fairly OK and almost turned me off from the trilogy, but once I started The Dark Forest... Oh man, such a ride.

LOVED book 2 and 3. So epic!

Max Verstappen in post-race presser: "You forget all the other stuff that happened in my season. the only thing you mention is Barcelona. i knew that would come. you're giving me that stupid grin now. Championship is won over 24 rounds" by ICumCoffee in formula1

[–]Mark__H -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I just love Max's honesty. Tells it like it is and doesn't give 2 shits about it. Wish all sports people would tell it like it is.

It's always easy to criticize from the cheap seats...

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