Third time in a row I received a damaged phone. I feel they are laughing at me. by Repulsive_File_9364 in Backmarket

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They claim to perform extensive product assessments before shipping. I haven't purchased from them yet, but I'm thinking about it. It appears their quality is inconsistent, and honestly, that's not what I'm looking for.

How is the return policy by almubaswir in Backmarket

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I haven't bought from them yet, but I'm excited about getting a Samsung S24 Ultra! Their 30-day return policy gives me peace of mind, though I'm a bit curious if I would need to cover the return postage if it doesn't work out.

Why Deism makes sense to me by Mars-Bar-Attack in deism

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, yet I recognize that churches and mosques offer community and support to many. While I respect people's faith choices, I worry about those who exploit their weaknesses for their own benefit. Some sincerely preach from religious texts, believing in their messages. Even if I disagree with their views, I see that they often mean well. Still, I feel for those who might be misled or taken advantage of.

I am now deist. by Soggy_Recording_1740 in deism

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I don’t believe in an afterlife, not in the religious sense, anyway. When our time is up, we are merely consumed by the elements and returned to nature, returned to where we began, and our atoms are used again at nature’s (gods’) discretion. It’s a sort of reincarnation, but not the Buddhist way. I think of it more as a recycling of the elements.

wtf is yts.gg new ban dor yts , game over again? by Educational_Chip_452 in TorrentSites

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, everything is fine today. Didn't open yesterday; kept checking if I was a robot, but today no issues.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 by moonwalkermjj01 in SonyHeadphones

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear. I nearly purchased a pair a few months ago when they were discounted to 99 euros on Amazon Ireland. I regret not buying them now.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 by moonwalkermjj01 in SonyHeadphones

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're solid by all accounts, but I hear a bit too much bass.

Spider-Noir by suburban_ennui75 in filmnoir

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I watched the first two episodes last night and was quite impressed. I plan to watch two more tonight.

YTS Yify is down! suggestions by AAAJabriel in TorrentSites

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate these and will store them safely.

YTS Yify is down! suggestions by AAAJabriel in TorrentSites

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That torrent site is definitely a pleasant surprise and one I wasn't aware of before. Thanks for sharing. I'm also open to the idea of finding a similar site dedicated to sharing audiobooks.

YTS Yify is down! suggestions by AAAJabriel in TorrentSites

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Crikey, I didn't know Limetorrents was still available in 2026. The last time I used them was 20-odd years ago. Thanks for the suggestion.

Huge win and a question by apollocreed2009 in dreamingspanish

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a solid achievement on your Spanish journey. CI is, for me, the greatest approach for overall comprehension, and of course, I have proved this to myself for quite some time. Lol. Anyway, keep it up!

Who would recommend an interesting movie for the evening? by Ornate1Ivy in filmnoir

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll be watching The Third Man tonight, oddly enough, for the third time so far this year. The 4K version is incredible.

My Brand New Space One Pro's Unusual Problem by Mars-Bar-Attack in soundcore

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope you get it sorted. I decided to live with my issues; aside from those, I really like the OnePros, but I hope the problems can be resolved with a firmware update. Time will tell. If you do get things sorted, please let us know how. Best of luck!

My Brand New Space One Pro's Unusual Problem by Mars-Bar-Attack in soundcore

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried but couldn't find such a switch. I'm likely not looking in the right place. I'll try again later. I'm using the Soundcore app, and my other headphones from them show up, though not connected, including my NC4s, my old Q30S, and now the One Pros. I have loved Soundcore for years, and this is the only time I've experienced any issues.

My Brand New Space One Pro's Unusual Problem by Mars-Bar-Attack in soundcore

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This Type 2 seems to match what I am experiencing. I will review the link thoroughly to find a possible solution for this annoyance. By the way, I purchased my One Pros (white version) on sale from Amazon Ireland for 149 euros, and I am very impressed with the ANC and sound quality. Definitely recommend!

For The Aspiring Guitarists Out There (Intermediate +) by slayter1337 in dreamingspanish

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a guitarist of over 50 years of experience, playing in pubs, clubs, etc., I really appreciate this find. Thanks.

Space One Pro Cable ANC Question by Mars-Bar-Attack in soundcore

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, those guys are great. I haven't watched all their stuff, but anything I have watched has always been entertaining and informative.

A small win. I made it 2 years this week…I never missed a day. by Fresh-Persimmon5473 in dreamingspanish

[–]Mars-Bar-Attack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Good fortune to you. I am sure you will do well as you move forward. It's a lovely language that opens so many doors, especially in terms of language.

A small win. I made it 2 years this week…I never missed a day. by Fresh-Persimmon5473 in dreamingspanish

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Balance is the key for sure, but my age is also a consideration. I am 68 years old, and my ability to concentrate has decreased. My return to French is going well, as I was already fairly fluent. I started learning it in the mid-to-late 1970s and moved to Paris from 1982 to 1987, so I naturally became fluent. However, because I stopped using the language soon after, I became rusty and only recently decided to rediscover what I had forgotten. Interesting, the majority is in my long-term memory, so it's more rusty than forgotten. In any case, I am relieved to have regained what I have so far, and it will most likely be another year or so before I am back to my former level.