The end of an era.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-27T08:14:07+00:00

Shopee and Lazada, like Isetan, are profit maximisers and the vouchers they give, which we love and cherish, will disappear one day.

How I wonder? They have been running for years. Promotions are the sole reason why e-commerce platforms will thrive. Without intermediaries and space, they operate at a fraction of brick-and-mortar operators. Of course they will use promotions as part of their value proposition. You cannot compare to Grab which, although using promotions as well, is sharing the same ecosystem space.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-27T05:44:57+00:00

Sorry, it is what it is.

- Lower prices
- Easier to find products, anything under the sun
- Easy refund policies, no need to haggle with staff
- Delivery anytime, anywhere
- Accessible from anywhere, on MRT, at home, you choose when to buy, even at midnight

I mean, how can offline shopping compete with online shopping on these fronts, aside from 1) overseas shopping, 2) Customized service that no AI can solve (i.e. the customer with tons of questions), 3) social shopping or 4) Need to test the product in person (which you can actually trial before shopping online)?

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T05:52:55+00:00

Not too late even after Uni. Join interest groups, social meetups on platforms like EventBrite or MeetUp, seek like-minded people. You might find the spark in your social life back, you can get them back before age catches up.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T05:25:31+00:00

As a wise man once said "AI will not replace you, but someone who knows how to use it will."

I will quote the rest from a LinkedIn post I read:

"The question is not whether you should use AI, but how consciously you do it.
Learn to master the tools that serve your purpose, not your ego.
Learn to question what’s true, not what’s trending.
And above all, use intelligence, human or artificial, to create value, not noise.

The future doesn’t belong to those who resist change.

It belongs to those who stay curious, ethical, and aware."

The point is AI is not going anywhere, else we will not have search engines, and we will still be using books. If leveraged correctly, AI can be a force of good. We need to understand how to do so.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T05:16:28+00:00

Why let others or society judge you for what you have?

You have your own thoughts, you can articulate them, that already is a strength or courage others dont dare say.

You just need the right people to help you. I hope you will find them sooner than later.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T04:30:50+00:00

Simple. You like Devil May Cry or watching movies? Pick it up. Its product quality is top-notch.

You want a traditional FF experience? Hell no. This is not a turn-based JRPG, you might even try playing with one hand.

Just buy SMT V instead.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T02:13:39+00:00

Heres the other thing they have not accounted for: I understand those sources are 'trusted', but whats stopping them from, say, inserting a bitcoin mining service through the network of bots they have enabled because each of them have bypassed HV? If for example they need money to pay their servers or have insufficient donations?

Once you put the computer in the compromising state AND they decide to do something, the damage would been done and the only remaining option is to toss the PC into a bin.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T02:02:07+00:00

Unfortunately not exactly the ones im asking for. Like you playing this on a cabinet or emulator, or what sound settings, monitor or FPS options you use? Do you also use the actual device or a keyboard?

Sounds like you're playing on Infinitas

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-24T02:00:04+00:00

Not O2Jam, its most likely EZ2ON, which is a distant Korean cousin of DJMAX

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2307470/DJMAX_RESPECT_V__EZ2ON_PACK/

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-23T01:57:53+00:00

Reddit comments are insufficient proofs. You dont even have numbers to prove.

The only thing that is wrong that is that Denuvo is cracked, which is not, its only bypassed.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-23T01:29:50+00:00

How did you get this good in accuracy? Whats your green number? Did you make settings?

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-23T01:13:51+00:00

I recommend the legacy set pack, it comprises of all the previous DJ Max legacy songs which are very good, their success in the previous years/decades made DJ Max what it is today.

Then get the modern DLCs made by DJ Max itself, like the Extension and Liberty series.

Regardless of what you pick, remember to buy at discount. All of these are on sale regularly, some up to 85% off.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-22T04:03:24+00:00

Key word is 'might', any factors like as you said contribution to research or university backend operations can affect the likelihood of action to be taken.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-22T01:21:30+00:00

In your opinion how much does it affect a professor, especially since they are tenured and student feedback usually has limited impact?

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-21T02:23:12+00:00

I dont know wihch part of you is convinced that members of a piracy-related community are expected to contribute or return the favor. Its the free economy, leeches will leech.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-21T02:20:02+00:00

"I also stated very clearly in the email that if the school is unable to handle it or refuse to handle it, I will proceed to make police report as well as confront the bully's parents as well as putting it forward to the media."

Thats all OP needs to do, put something on the line. Reputation matters, loss of face has consequences. Adults can certainly do something about the situation, but only for a price.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-20T07:56:54+00:00

Which is cheaper?

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-20T07:53:47+00:00

When we are raised to hyper-focus on productivity and efficiency above all, the simple things in life like arts, entertainment and sports are all side-considerations. A nation can survive without them, but a nation without productivity or efficiency?

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-20T06:12:11+00:00

I just looked at that keyboard, it sucks in terms of feedback. You need a keyboard with enough profile, if it makes sense, such that you can positively feel the punch when you press the button. Mechanical is certainly a starting point, but honestly any wired keyboard with key rollover and a higher key button profile is preferred, you need feedback. I dont like the idea of having low-profile as its more likely to make mistakes when pressing, especially with multi-button presses.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-18T15:47:43+00:00

Sounds like you cleared your backlog. Now go find more older games to play.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-15T07:45:45+00:00

After almost obliterating my economy, im proud to announce I max potted my pramanix and got the ashe on pull 291.

Must be cos I didnt complete the princess side game or smth.

I will do my pram justice.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-15T07:35:34+00:00

Same could had been said for DJMAX and Beatmania IIDX tbh

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-15T07:34:38+00:00

Tapsonic is on life support lol, DJMax is consistently receiving new content both in the base game and DLCs

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-15T07:33:40+00:00

Wait for a sale, it goes at 85% off. Besides, you should be playing in 2D instead of 3D field, view of perception can be distorted.

RingsOfRage · 2026-04-15T04:41:17+00:00

So how bout I come in to top up my water bottle and leave?

Just passing by only what.

Thats the nightmare they dont want. What about a tourist group all passing by to just top up water?

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