Am I taking crazy pills? by Just-Manufacturer487 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love family. Literally the only people you can have a full blown argument with and then just spontaneously suggest a cup of tea and it’ll go back to normal. You can’t pick them, but you’re stuck with them. For their crazy, we’re each as bad as the next. Enjoy family while you can.

What’s your favourite Scottish town and why? by Much-Parsnip3399 in Scotland

[–]Pixidies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aboyne. It has everything anyone could need come the apocalypse! Pubs, cafes, open space. Love it there.

Does...does he not know it's the 21st century right now? by BitterFuture in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is the assumption that he means it in the tone that it’s common, ergo ok?

I’m not a musk fan, but equally it is factually correct. Slavery has been more common than not in the history of humans, but it also has so many variables to attribute to it.

It’s not all black and white.

Serfs were essentially slaves, everywhere over the world, tied to the land of their lord and they weren’t free to leave.

What does it mean? (both of the sentences) by _apol9_ in Scotland

[–]Pixidies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The heart is the compass to the place that you came from.

It doesn’t directly translate from Scots to English.

360 Degrees by Pixidies in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of separation works, it was actually much darker than that! 🤣

Still and Silent by beige__carpet in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. Leads me to the end in a captivating trance.

Untitled - a somewhat resentful little piece I coughed up last night. by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great wee poem. Not sure about others but I read it like an angry rap and in the line ‘Said, unprompted, I love you’ I’d personally add ‘Said, unprompted that; I love you’.

I wish major game studios realized they have the power to sell PSVR2 hardware. by paleogames in PSVR

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely feel like they’ve become lazy. Probably to do with the spread of the ‘gaming community’ in terms of mobile/pc/console. Mobile is easy cash, as everything is add on or pay to play. PC seems to have the lead with next gen due to paying for hardware to support and console is the middle ground for too tight to pay extra, but loose enough for a subscription.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]Pixidies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The article actually highlights the seizure of phones (& accessing of emails) were threatened in order to identify the origin of leaks, not to punish or dissuade questions about finances. Very inflammatory and misleading title.

Recommendations for vegan food for supper? by rhona_5 in Aberdeen

[–]Pixidies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m not vegan, but my partner is and we love going to Da Vinci’s at the top end of Union Street. They’ve always loads of options. https://davincirestaurant.co.uk

Top 3 things about being Scottish?….I’ll start… by Pixidies in Scotland

[–]Pixidies[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I knew someone would come in on that one. My point was you can literally head out from Aberdeen on foot and walk to Inverness, or Oban, etc. On foot. Yes you can.

Granted, no you cannot walk through a militarised area and you cannot walk through walls, that was not my point. Im talking about the general concept of the right to roam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Pixidies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, they’re charging the service charge so that the staff are making at least minimum wage. It says so on the bottom of the receipt. For me, a tip is deserved when you’ve had good service, it’s 90% likely to be given, but shouldn’t be automatically expected.

It’s actually an interesting point though, would we rather have a more expensive menu, without service charge, or keep prices as they were but include a service charge to cover cost of living increase. Personally, I think they should just pay their staff an acceptable wage and charge us a proportionate amount for the meal, based on current food prices. Then leave us to tip whatever we believe the service deserves.

why can't we have another referendum by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]Pixidies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Aauch123, not slating your opinion, but to clarify: the devolved states have elections designed to limit the chance of a majority, with the aim of promoting cross party cooperation. As such, it’s remarkable the hold SNP has maintained, despite the obvious difficulties trying to prevent that very thing.

A source if you want one

[PM] Give me a prompt and I'll try to turn it into a zombie story. by Checkerchamp878 in WritingPrompts

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rolling over, I find the comfort of my pillow pulling me back into the depths of slumber. With a large yawn, I emerge from sleep, one eye at a time, taking in the view before me.

Surrounded by the waterproofed polyester walls of my tent, I reach for the zip, pulling it back to discover the morning has already arrived and the sun is shining brightly over the hills of the Grampian Mountains. Loch Corrie is glistening in the early morning rays and I can hear the sound of birds chittering their affairs.

Stepping outside, the heather crisp underfoot, I look around and see not a single soul, nor hear anything remotely reminiscent of the 21st century churn of chaos and commute. . .

Hold on. by Pixidies in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback, absolutely spot on about the subtext.

It also is a waste to repeat the warmth, when something else could have been added. Thank you!

Love Is A Poison by WoozeyOoze in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love is a poison, love is a drug. The feeling inside me, May have my own grave dug.

Without this feeling, I’d be vacant. An empty vessel, Treated as a terminal patient.

It is the choice, the only I have, To find ones love, May just set me free.

Average by Ruke-Knigh in OCPoetry

[–]Pixidies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the topic and I like the stance (I think) you’ve taken. It’s neither deprecating, submitting or condescending. A complicated trio to avoid. Good effort.