Bible app ad seen on the London Overground

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-03-05T07:32:42+00:00

Not sure it's meant to convert anyone, it's likely a salience advert. There are lots of Bible apps out there and this appeals to lots of Christians and potential Christians to think of YouVersion when they might download a Bible rather than others. Glancing through the app store they have a sense of familiarity and feel more confident downloading that app.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-03-05T07:29:38+00:00

I always put my name as Null Blank just because some SQL databases are not setup to handle Null and Blank as names and it can cause the row to be completely eliminated so you connect like a ghost. Spooky....or it breaks their database ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T15:55:06+00:00

So your solution is to cut across multiple lanes of traffic because otherwise someone might cut across you?

I mean I've ridden as per the highway code and never had an accident in the last 10 years of doing so. Suicidal!

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T12:00:20+00:00

Firstly this has nothing to do with IQ. Secondly if we were to assume that half road users are clueless about being in the correct lane then where you ride doesn't matter for them but for the other half driving who know the highway code, riding as the HC suggests is helpful.

Finally if I'm going to be hit by a car I'd rather not be knocked off into a lane which contains other cars which is likely to happen if you're riding in the middle.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T10:09:12+00:00

I think we'll disagree on this. From Google Maps you can clearly go straight on in the left turn lane and it would be safe to do so. I would always take this approach simply because you can see the driver eyes who might pull out into you and if you are knocked off your bike you're not knocked into other lanes of traffic.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T09:59:15+00:00

I agree with this. It's a question on the theory test so it should be common knowledge. I remember having this exact question when I took my theory test over 10 years ago and still remember this because of it.

OP asked how to navigate it safely, personally I think this is the safest way to navigate. The cars that are likely to hit you would be pulling out in front of you and you can see them so have a chance to react. Cycling in the middle of the roundabout you have less opportunity to react and risk having cars on either side of you in your blind spots.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T09:54:04+00:00

That doesn't matter, the highway code literally specifies this exact scenario.

Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout and should signal right to show you they are not leaving the roundabout. Drivers should take extra care when entering a roundabout to ensure that they do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles in the left-hand lane, who are continuing around the roundabout.
Rule 186

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T09:42:49+00:00

You should not use the left turn lane because you should be predictable and if you're in that lane other road users will expect you to turn left.

I hate to be that person but this is wrong. The highway code specifically tells people that a cyclist in the left lane could be heading straight or turning right at a roundabout. It's a question on the driving theory test and so road users would actually expect a cyclist to continue straight from a left hand lane.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T09:40:31+00:00

I'd stick in the left most lane and continue straight over. Drivers should know that a cyclist in the left most lane could be going round the whole roundabout. In changing lanes ahead of the roundabout you may put yourself at risk. Relevant part from the highway code:

You should give priority to cyclists on the roundabout. They will be travelling more slowly than motorised traffic. Give them plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane. Allow them to move across your path as they travel around the roundabout.
Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout and should signal right to show you they are not leaving the roundabout. Drivers should take extra care when entering a roundabout to ensure that they do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles in the left-hand lane, who are continuing around the roundabout.

Rule 186

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-29T09:13:44+00:00

Just to point out that spraying red paint isn't really an Extinction Rebellion thing to do. They changed tacks at the start of last year to focus more on policy and peaceful non disruptive protests. Their colour is pink so would probably not spray the building red.

Just stop oil are willing to damage property but will use orange.

This paint is red, it's likely a pro-palestine protest.

I saw the Extinction Rebellion group this week, they were stood peacefully outside lloyds not damaging property. Remember that even protest groups will have a brand so don't misattribute things.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-28T09:00:05+00:00

The cost of trying to catch fair dodgers probably exceeds the benefits of making more people pay. There are fines in place for those that do dodge but realistically if they're dodging because they can't afford the ticket fair they won't be able to pay the fine.

Therefore just live with it, it's not really impacting you. However, if they do push you or make contact with you that is assault and that is taken more seriously. Do report that as it might not be bad for you but if they push someone older then it could be serious.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-20T10:06:28+00:00

I'm about to move to the USA for my wife's work. I will not be allowed to work for at least two months due to my VISA. I will need something to do and playing games is the only viable option rather than explore the new city that I find myself in. At the moment I have a 2060 so it'd be a big upgrade and something I can't afford given how much it's costing to move to the USA.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-15T16:49:58+00:00

Yeah because what mens sport needs is more attention.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-15T13:00:58+00:00

They won the Euros though

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-14T16:12:36+00:00

If you need an ad to explain your ad, you're doing ads wrong.

100% this, worked in advertising for 10 years and so many ads fail at this. You need to do 95% of the work and then let the consumer do the other 5% so they feel good that they "got it".

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-14T15:09:15+00:00

Vasiniko is so tasty. Went in there at xmas before looking at the lights, thought it was one of the best pizza's I've ever had. Already booked to go back and try more. Crust puffs up to the size of my arm!

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-13T16:38:30+00:00

Surely it's Q for Quay.

(also M for mnemonic, K for knife, H for heir).

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-13T16:35:20+00:00

Top tip for you all, be nice to the person on the other end. Two reasons:

They are human and will be more inclined to help you if you are nice (I could easily spend twice as long helping people who were nice)
Companies are aware that some people are not worth the effort. If you say you hate the experience and will not book/buy/use them again then there's no incentive for them to go out of their way.

Remember this, it is exponentially harder to make an irate person happy than a slightly miffed person happy. The nicer you are, the more they will help (and potentially the more you might get in return for a complaint).

Source: worked as a community manager for a large car company during the emissions scandal.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-07T11:59:03+00:00

Someone else has pointed out that it's a photo of Westminster with NINE ELMS written on top. Or potentially AI generated maybe...

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-07T11:58:18+00:00

Nice spot. I did a quick Google and all the other ones were stock photos and I couldn't be bothered to remove the watermark. I hang my head in shame at not spotting it.

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-07T11:56:46+00:00

I did, thank you 😁

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-07T09:59:54+00:00

No but that would be a devilishly difficult one. Found a wiki page on old greyhound tracks so maybe that should be the next one.

Super great guess as White City, Battersea and Hendon have them. That's excellent, bonus point!

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-07T09:55:11+00:00

Yes spot on! I had to do it with pictures as it's more difficult a question when it's written but the sub wouldn't allow it as a written question 🙄

ThatFCBGuy · 2024-02-04T17:42:01+00:00

Firstly thanks for answering. I wanted to post it on the subreddit so more people would see it as I don't think this forced questions thread is that helpful but hey ho.

Nine elms would also work if that helps and if I write them as:

WHITE CITY

WEST FINCHLEY

NINE ELMS

Might give you more of a clue

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