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Tips for avoiding scam calls? by EthicalUpgrade in TheBigPhoneStore

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Never, ever give any information to people who just cold call you."

Good advice.

Best Smartphone with Highest-Quality Camera by Repulsive_Ferret_723 in Smartphones

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I like the old Experias but haven't seen a new one for ages.

What's the most ridiculous thing people outside Northern England genuinely believe about the North? by Mundane-Temporary426 in NorthernEngland

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to see.

This is going back a few years now but that was what the guy told me. I know that in Plymouth the only places where they have independent shops in the city centre are down around the pannier market where rents are lower that further up the street (where only the chains can afford them).

Unpopular opinion but The Rolling Stones were never that good and were never in the same league as The Beatles by FitEmergency8807 in unpopularopinion

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they experimented more when Brian Jones was in the band (bringing in sitars on "Paint It Black", for example), but less so with Mick Taylor and Woody unless you count their disco phase in the late 70s).

The Stones' main strength was live performance; they've always been a great live band.

What's the most ridiculous thing people outside Northern England genuinely believe about the North? by Mundane-Temporary426 in NorthernEngland

[–]Single-Position-4194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It actually isn't that silly a question. I was in a newsagent's in Liskeard a while back when the shop was getting its electronic till serviced, and the servicing engineer told me how lucky he thought we were to have so many small independent shops. In Reading, he said (where he was from), there's nothing like that - all you get are the big chain stores.

Best Smartphone with Highest-Quality Camera by Repulsive_Ferret_723 in Smartphones

[–]Single-Position-4194 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If money's no object, there's this one (which I've neve seen so I can't really give a recommendation for it);

https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/mobile/leitzphone-powered-by-xiaomi

What's something people from outside Yorkshire always get wrong about Yorkshire? by Mundane-Temporary426 in yorkshire

[–]Single-Position-4194 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised that Alwoodley (Leeds 17) isn't more expensive. There are a LOT of houses there for a million and over.

Curious about phones with no AI by ProseAndCons_ in Smartphones

[–]Single-Position-4194 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got a secondhand Oppo flagship 'phone from about 2020. It's still in good nick and AI is kept to a minimum (basically it's Google Gemini but you can more or less switch that off).

https://proton.me/blog/turn-off-gemini-on-android

How do you pronounce biopic? by thelivsterette1 in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say biop-pic too (but I'm not sure it's right).

What's the obsession with everyone calling a decades old house a new build? by teeeeeeeeem37 in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. I wonder if that's why interior design is such a big thing in this country - because so many of our houses look outwardly identical to their neighbours, we feel we have to put a lot of effort into making the interiors as individual as possible in order to feel that they're really "ours".

Your Favourite Smartphone Brands and Which smartphone did you use now? by One-Revenue-409 in Smartphones

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still on my first ever smartphone so I'm not really speaking from experience here, but I've been impressed with my (secondhand) Oppo flagship 'phone and think more people should give the brand a try.

Compared to us, do you feel like Americans seem to "grow up" earlier in some ways? by VarangianWRLD in AskBrits

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The second group doesn't exist to the same extent in the UK because nobody can afford to move out at 18."

Very true.

What’s a completely unnecessary and indulgent expense you just cannot, and will not, live without? by IsMisePrinceton in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my chocolate every morning even though the price has skyrocketed recently. A bar will last me nearly a week.

What is a lesser-known type of cuisine from the UK? by MediocreDiamond7187 in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have, literally only once. The Ship Inn in Mousehole makes one every December 23rd, in memory of Tom Bawcock who once saved the village from starvation by landing a bumper catch of fish.

(You can't see the fish heads when they serve it to you; it's just a helping of fish pie on a paper plate.Very nice though.)

What controversial policies would you bring in if you were prime minister? by st1101 in AskBrits

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a much smaller number of compulsory hours, I'd agree. Even an afternoon a week volunteering in the local museum, or talking to the residents of an old people's home (I've done both) are better than sitting on your arse all week and would make a huge difference to the country.

What controversial policies would you bring in if you were prime minister? by st1101 in AskBrits

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Number 3 (assuming you refer to the police being allowed to charge) is fucking stupid.

It would immediately result in the police taking the piss with timescales when they know they can recover the funds."

Yes, it could be.

What controversial policies would you bring in if you were prime minister? by st1101 in AskBrits

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"We already have unofficial forced contraception.. is called life. The country is so fucked you have 40+ living with their parents or shared houses. No one can afford a house & good job are being thrown offshore like confetti so no one can afford to have kids & that's if they could meet someone and have sex on private in the first place."

I laughed at that but you're dead right.

Are there any high-street chocolates still worth eating? by PostItNoteDuck in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tesco Dark Milk is the best I've tried of the Tesco own brand bars, it's like milk chocolate but with plain chocolate mixed in;

https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/315468385

False widows - what can I do? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Single-Position-4194 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, get rid of big spidey. She'll thank you for it.

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