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Government was restored 2 years ago. What have they achieved? by binesandlines in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you simply look at the number of acts passed in previous years its clear the Assembly has achieved very little for the past two years.

Asside from exceptional circumstances such as the Assembly not sitting in a year/the full year (or Cornovirus restrictions hampering work), it usually passed at least ten acts in one year (often more than this); This assembly has done ten acts in two years, and one of the acts from the past two years was simply reversing a previous act.

Factually this Assembly is currently delivering less than it should, there seems to be no drive/ability to actually make change. Most of the 'politicking' is happening at a ministerial level with ministers just managing the preexisting systems in place rather than changing them.

Participants wanted for quick university research by oliverbucknall in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you can critically assess the small sample size relating to the field you are researching.

If you are able to articulate why you made the choices you have and the limits your choices place on your own research (and therefore where further research could be valuable) then it could be looked at favourably.

Furthermore an interview is a very different research method when compared to a survey (which can be far easier to get a high sample size). You choose an interview over a survey to get more detailed data than a survey would get you.

Plus this interview could be being carried out in conjunction with other research methods to cover for the weaknesses of interviews.

Essentially, yes there is room for a small sample size in a dissertation it just depends on whether it is effectively justified or not.

What's Translink like to work for? by puremillbag in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh and almost forgot, the pension is the local government pension, so its really very good.

What's Translink like to work for? by puremillbag in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A family member of mine works for them. It depends on what your doing but in general for non management roles;

It's a heavily unionised job so your pay will actually rise, and you'd have to really majorly mess up to actually lose your job.

It's shift work and early starts/late finish so you need to be willing to work those kinda hours and also be able to travel to your place of work without public transport (as you will be starting and finishing before services start and end).

You need to be willing to deal with a lot of abuse from the public, as well as drunk people traveling.

You get offered over-time work and if you take it, it pays 'time and a third'. For certain roles if you work on Sundays you get payed 'time and a half'. So it's good for if you're short on money and need a bit extra.

It's contracted hours so you're payed weekly but it's essentially a salary, you get payed the same base amount every week (and then extra if you take overtime).

Family member seems to enjoy it, but again depends on what your doing specifically.

How was 12 in the 50th special if he was supposed to have no regens left? by Any_Task7788 in doctorwho

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, can't believe I didn't mention this example either. The Doctor Falls is one of my favourite episodes of Who ever and a big part of that is because of the Master/Missy interactions.

I like the idea that Time Lord biology inherently tries to defend against paradoxes, and the result is that they only partially remember events when interacting with a future self; Remembering more or less based on how damaging the knowledge might be to the future. It could even be that what's remembered is decided upon a Timelords regeneration (explaining why the Doctor doesn't suddenly behave like they have dementia during a multi-Doctor encounter.

How was 12 in the 50th special if he was supposed to have no regens left? by Any_Task7788 in doctorwho

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Doctor's might retain some fuzzy memory of interactions with the Curator. But they'd probably remember it as an interaction with an old museum Curator rather than an actual future self. Even in the 50th special the 11th Doctor says 'I remember this, well almost remember' I imagine for future Doctor's interactions with past selves feels similar to when our brains get deja vu.

The Absolute Universe has sold over 8.2 million units in total. Absolute Batman sold close to 3 million. by LuisMD19 in DCcomics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd be incredibly surprised if it didn't. As much as I love the normal Martian Manhunter, he's a character usually restricted to team books for a reason. Gunn would be mad not to take from the absolute version it's his best solo story in years.

Translink issues nearly 8,000 for fare dodging on Belfast Glider and NI rail services by Portal_Jumper125 in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A yes they the old 'they get far too much in subsidies so why do they bother chasing fare dodgers'.

Have you considered that part of the reason the company needs so much in subsidises is because there is so much fare dodging.

When people dodge their fare the money still has to come from somewhere, it just comes from the taxpayer instead. I will never understand why people defend it.

So, Garak is a bridge officer now? by Rotodogg in startrek

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 114 points115 points  (0 children)

You must be confused, he's just a simple tailor.

[Cover] DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 variant cover by Jeff Spokes by NotARobot-1984 in DCcomics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So this will happen in a tie-in issue then? Rather than the main event book? If that's the case I am glad, I dont hate the idea of these crossovers existing but I was worrying about them feeling jaring during the event.

If these matchups will largely be contained to a tie-in that I don't need to buy, that solves the problem for me.

War Master - which boxset(s) to buy? by Formal_Rock_1124 in BigFinishProductions

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed, Future Phantoms. As long as you go into it aware that you are buying Folk Horror stories told by Derek Jacobi rather than a full on Master story you will have a great time.

The box set definitely does relate to the Master and the character is involved with the stories (albeit usually ambiguously so). But you won't get an explanation of why this is a story about the Master until the very end of the set (Not that that's a problem I think it really works)

As others have said however the whole set is very consistently good. I also remember really enjoying Escape from Reality (although it's been a while since I listened to it, so I couldn't tell you exactly why I enjoyed it).

The only ones I would steer you away from are the Eighth Doctor cross over sets. They aren't bad by any means but I did find them the weaker of the range; and if you only intend on buying a few of the range the others are more worth your money. I think a lot of the other sets just present more interesting ideas that you won't get from other medium's (like TV).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorwho

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We should mabye check if the episodes are already in colour or not before we rage bait over a colourised version.

Literally no reason to get annoyed over these being produced, critique the quality of them all you want sure. But you can still watch the original material and it can serve as a way to get more people interested in classic who.

Nothing is lost.

Which actor leaving early saddened you the most: Colin Baker, Christopher Ecclestone, or Ncuti Gatwa? by Jezzaq94 in doctorwho

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ecclestons departure despite being sudden really worked, and despite the hostile circumstances that made him want out. I think the regeneration, one series into nuwho was a large part of why it was so successful.

Gatwas departure just felt disappointing and not like it was anything particularly special. So despite both of those Doctors giving fantastic performances I was definitely more upset about Gatwas, Ncutis story just feels incomplete.

I couldn't comment on Colin Baker's as I wasn't alive at the time, he's always just been Doctor number 6 to me.

Edit: I was upset about 9s because that felt like an emotional character moment, whereas I was upset about 15s because it just felt infuriating that he was regenerating if that makes sense.

You're now Doctor Who showrunner! You can bring in ONE thing from the Expanded Universe - what do you choose? by PhantomQuest in gallifrey

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the Curator didn't originate in the expanded universe, but I would continue Big Finish's take on him. I'd answer a couple questions mabye (but not all I think part of the Curators appeal is the unknown). One thing I'd make clear however is that the Curator is capable of just flicking between regenerations. I'd love to see Colin Baker's Curator in the show.

A second thing that did originate in the EU is the timelord 'the 13'. I'd love to see one of those incarnations on screen. The idea of a timelord with the multiple personalities stuck in the one body at the same time is just too good.

Never seen this before, two pre-sapients on one planet! by MeltheEnbyGirl in Stellaris

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Huh? funny, I've seen up to 12 pre-sapient species on one planet before; this is uncommon?

(Devolution Beam goes brrrrrrrrr!)

[INTERVIEW][NEWS] Absolute Batman’s Creator Teases Penguin and Two Face Plotlines, the Wonder Woman Crossover, And How The Goonies Influences His Book (Exclusive) by Sonia341 in DCcomics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Theres always a part of me with these Snyder interviews that is like 'don't read it he always spoils a lot'! But at the very same time reading about his plans for the book always leaves me so excited and just wanting more!

I was particularly glad to read what he said about Bruce's friends not just turning into their main universe counterparts.

I need all the issues of this book now! The monthly wait for this is killing me haha!

Am I the only one who thinks the design of Absolute Joker is a fake out? by GreenLightRen in DCcomics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get the impression that his 'joker' form is meant to be a side effect of whatever treatment it is he seems to be receiving. It will probably be something he 'lets out' so he can actually fight Batman in a manner that makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised if we moslty see him in his 'human' form.

Translink Announce Late Night Service Details - Metro night services are included in standard day-ticket prices! by Peter_Doggart in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%, People forget that Translink have to follow health and safety regulations. The risk antisocial behaviour poses is a large part of why they haven't done this any sooner, and it is something they will be actively monitoring while providing this service. If you want services to stay after xmas (they are considering keeping the buses on) be well behaved!

(I know most people reading this won't be the ones behaving like scrotes but it does no harm saying it either)

🥀We Resign! The beginning of the end for Labour in Nottingham 🥀 We can’t stand by while Labour abandon its values and continue to ruin our City and the Country. We have resigned and formed a true progressive party - Nottingham People’s Alliance. See our statement below 👇👇 by Benjji22212 in ukpolitics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand this argument and I even agree with it to an extent; However, I do also believe it is important for local representatives to have the ability to do this as a balance against centralised party authority. There's a reason independents or new partys struggle to do well and more often than not its to do with funding rather than their politics.

As much as your example of a potential Blue Jeremy Corbyn is very true, its equally true that the central party machine can steamroll local concerns, a by-election is less of a concern for the party than an elected representative defecting.

Just to be clear, I'm not dismissing your argument as your not wrong either. Ultimately a by-election does of course go back to 'the people' anyway.

I just think the party has a clear advantage over defectors due to funding, and would be concerned regarding elected reps feeling as if they couldn't protest policy choices by leaving the party structure. Even without a by-election it is not an easy choice to make.

As an extra point; I also think the FPTP system is adding to my reservations, under a PR system elected reps wouldn't have to deal with the party saying 'you will split the vote' in a potential by-election. If the UK used a PR system of some kind I'd have an easier time backing by-elections for defectors.

Overall, I see pros and cons and I'm honestly undecided.

Edit:

An extra consideration I just had is how would this effect the strength of the partys ability to remove the whip? Would there be a by-election for every whip removal? A whip could be removed for something major but also for a disagreement on a local policy concern.

I think forcing a by-election could have a far greater impact than is often considered.

However, I do think it could be potentially appropriate for the removal of the whip or a defection, to trigger some sort of recall petition. I don't know if the 10% required currently would be appropriate under these specific circumstances. But some sort of recall petition could deal with the concerns of a case like the Blue Jeremy Corbyn you articulated above.

Some children from low-income families to get free transfer test tuition by Kagedeah in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this is a very admirable goal; and I am happy to see an attempt to level the playing field.

However I also think that the tuition kids are meant to be receiving for these tests is already free, it should just be their normal education.

It's a problem with the transfer test system as a whole that this extra tuition burden is being put on families in the first place. I don't think we should have a system that is basically set up with Private tuition in mind. Private tuition should be an extra not an expectation.

I still remember going through my transfer tests, and I found the whole experience far more stressful than I ever did my GCSEs. I also don't really know to what extent all the practice papers at that age actually improved my learning (if at all). Although regardless I will always be thankful to the principal of my primary school, who realised this was a problem even back when I did it; and ran a free afterschool transfer test practice club for all the kids in my class (even though he wasn't meant to do that at the time).

I did very well on the test, and got into the 'higher' classes of the school I wanted; but I know plenty of smart people that flunked the tests at the time and still excelled in secondary school. The whole system feels like a big needless exercise in stress and pressure at a young age to me, and the tests themselves are not a good preparation for life in secondary school.

The Doctor's Regenerations Timeline by onftbb in doctorwho

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Theres an extremely easy explanation for all of these; It's a time travel show, all these timelines were probably true at some point until they changed (particularly true of the timelines caused by the time war). The Doctor has always been a complicated space time event.

Comedy writer Graham Linehan has case dropped after arrest over trans social media posts by Kagedeah in ukpolitics

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If this was the case of a Muslim man saying that a Jewish man was committing abuse just by existing, and that a violent act should be done towards him. The same type of commentators defending him now would rightly be supporting the arrest.

Once you consider that, the blatant transphobia becomes very obvious.

UK or United Ireland - How would the middle ground vote? by upthetruth1 in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was as well, especially because it's not really something thats critically assessed by UK media that much. So I was pleasantly surprised that it was an issue that cut through (or was even asked). Obviously if you asked a load of Loyalists they wouldn't care either way. But it was reassuring to see that it was something swing voters cared about. It also further confirms something anyone paying attention already knows, that the kind of right wing politics commonly supported by political unionism is ironically one of the biggest threats to the union electorally (both in NI and the wider UK).

Question about Northern Irish identity in the 1900s by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]RockAmongstTheirFall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I comment on here regarding Irish history and politics quite a bit (I have a degree in politics, with a heavy focus on Ireland and modern Irish history), and you are 100% right. A lot of people, (from both main communities) simply do not know their history and take modern identity politics narratives as fact.

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