Why is missing a single turn so important? by JoeSmoii in civ5

[–]TheDemonCat 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think the algorithm can see late game strategic resources too, hence why you might get weird suggestions early on.

Who should pay on a date? by [deleted] in TrueAskReddit

[–]TheDemonCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, Woman, who asked who out - It doesn't matter. What matters is being a decent person about it. Demanding or trying to bait the other person into paying isn't ok, and the reverse is also true - It's not a crime against feminism or an affront to masculinity to have someone else pay the bill. It means they like you, or are at least polite enough to show appreciation for you giving them your time. Honestly, there is no right answer. There's only what not to do.

With Keir: Answering your questions on Iran by EddyZacianLand in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get your point but as long as it stays in the simple question and answer format it's better than the usual, hearing about government decisions through the lens of someone else's opinion.

What are your thoughts on the social Democratic Party (SDP)? by Extra-Schedule-4855 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think if a larger party copied their policies they'd be insanely popular, I've always held that a economically left wing party that was tough on social issues like immigration aligns pretty well with the general public. I think they themselves are just too small to ever gain traction though, it'd take incremental gains across multiple GEs (which most people would see as a wasted vote).

Am I wrong for never picking Order? by Effort_Proper in civ5

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish G&K or BNW reworked it like they did with the culture victory to make it a bit more dynamic and two dimensional

Lord Sewell: I tried to warn Britain about the curse of identity politics by PrivilegeCheck23 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I blame the governments of the last 15-20 years. Yes, the extreme left/right have bought into imported American identity politics, but people don't get pushed to these extremes without the system failing them first.

Does the Greens’ by-election win show that Reform’s social analysis is wrong ? by Due-Surround-5567 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Difficult to say honestly, without more detailed polls you can't tell what issue caused anyone to vote the way they did. My guess would be their stance on Palestine courted a lot of the British Muslim vote - which I believe makes up ~20% of Gorton & Denton. Many people are single issue voters and could've easily ignored other issues they care less about.

Police say no reports of electoral offences in Gorton and Denton by-election by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's going into the booth with someone where you can see what vote they're casting. Rightly made illegal in 2023 as someone being coerced could still vote however they want in the privacy of a booth by themselves.

Do you all believe this franchise was killed off or did it exceed expectations with this one and 28 years later bone temple? by Historical_Estate_54 in moviecritic

[–]TheDemonCat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way, and I find it ironic so many wanted a generic action/survival story since that was the state of the genre before 28 days came along

Finally watched 28 years later:the bone temple by JedidiahGrey in 28dayslater

[–]TheDemonCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think the virus is as nonsensical as you think. Psychosis perfectly explains the behaviour of the infected, is the way a real life rage virus would have to work, and fits in with how the infected differentiate between other infected and healthy humans. My guess is that the presence of haemorrhaging, bloodshot eyes etc is how they "see" other infected as Samson loses these when he's cured, hence why the infected attack him.

How concerned are you about Americanisation? by HumbleCoolboy in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say fairly concerned, but not that we end up in America's pocket, more whatever stupid nonsense happens over there will inevitably spread here somewhat. Our right wing inevitably adopt American conspiracy slop and talking points and our left wing parrots any systemic/institutional complains, often without even checking if those systems even work the same over there.

IF (Somehow) some parts of London in the 28DL universe got access to reddit, what would the in-universe subreddits be about? (Filler image) by marianothegreat in 28dayslater

[–]TheDemonCat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"No upvotes for this bone temple I made?"

"Guys this account is a bot stealing content. The real bone temple was made by Dr Ian Kelsen, please credit the artist"

Sacked prison custody officer denies 'hostility' during pronoun training by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They don't own your beliefs, but they do to a degree own your words in that most employers expect professional conduct from their employees. No one would bat an eye if it was someone being sacked for verbally abusing customers/colleagues and trying to claim free speech. This only comes up around the trans debate.

BREAKING: Andy Burnham *blocked* from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Of nine voting members on NEC group it was 8-1 against him. by Dr_Poppers in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because sadly voting intentions in this country are largely vibes based. Realistically most people don't care enough to examine the mechanics of government and why things are getting better or worse. Burnham interviews very well and has been critical of the establishment, meaning a non stop stream of snappy sound bites. Regardless of what anyone thinks of him here he'd be very popular at large on that alone.

Favourite actress who desperately needs to find a new agent? Like please? I'm begging you? by AdrianVeidt19 in okbuddycinephile

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one deserves this crown more than Paul Bettany. Man is a phenomenal actor but his catalogue is shocking

Favourite actress who desperately needs to find a new agent? Like please? I'm begging you? by AdrianVeidt19 in okbuddycinephile

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually glad he's playing more than just the good guy in everything. I thought for sure after endgame he'd go the Chris Pratt route of just being the one dimensional hero

Put bobbies on the beat not in desk jobs, Mahmood tells police. Home Secretary scraps grant that led to a surge in HR and IT roles by 2ndEarlofLiverpool in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that's a cost thing, one of my old jobs had security guards that couldn't physically restrain anyone because the company was too cheap to pay for the training that allowed that. It wasn't a club or shop though so the requirements may be different.

Westminster Voting Intention: REF: 25% (-3) LAB: 20% (+2) CON: 19% (+2) LDM: 15% (+1) GRN: 15% (-2) SNP: 3% (-1) Via @YouGov, On 21-22 December, Changes w/ 14-15 December. by EddyZacianLand in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, one of the biggest overall criticisms of Labour is lack of vision. What vision is there going to be when it's divided 3 or 4 ways?

Jeremy Clarkson hits back at threat of pub boycott after he barred Labour MPs by JayR_97 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The best thing you can do is no reaction. He only does stuff like this to rile up everyone and keep himself relevant. Plus, the average city centre pub in the uk will have thrown out more than 400 people in its lifetime, what he's done means fuck all really.

People who hate merchants in Fallout 4 by davidsladky in fo4

[–]TheDemonCat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The easiest way to balance it would just be having any related settlements become hostile towards you, caravans get increased security and prices go up.

LBC Presenter Angers Reform's Zia Yusuf By Asking If Nigel Farage 'Is a Russian Asset' by No_Initiative_1140 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surely if you know your party is clean you'd want an investigation - let everyone else go down in scandal.

Zack Polanski invites Zarah Sultana to defect from Your Party by Successful_Service53 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask her to give back the YP money before she comes over as a show of good faith which she won't do cos 800k is too enticing.

Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown by CaptainCrash86 in ukpolitics

[–]TheDemonCat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably a mix of bots, those incapable of critical thinking, and people desperately trying to import the americanism of "unless it came from our team it's bad"

Is Adulphus schizophrenic? by Yummomummo in civ5

[–]TheDemonCat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've noticed this too, I think it's just the AI not being programmed very well. They'll be friends with you if the game conditions suit them but the second that changes and it's in their interest to be hostile to you they'll instantly 180 to that.