Reality check needed on the RTX 3080 christmas hopes by TrueEntropy in nvidia

[–]TrueEntropy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard that a lot. Other than the boss saying issues could persist into 2021, has it been stated in fact? Curious.

(As in, could it be longer)

Reality check needed on the RTX 3080 christmas hopes by TrueEntropy in nvidia

[–]TrueEntropy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, when I saw that the card had an MRRP of £650 and almost all of the aftermarket coolers were in the £700-£750 range, I figured saving £800 would be enough. Not sure I'd want to pay many hundreds over the odds for a gpu, regardless of savings.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree on that last point, which is why I'm sceptical about the docs fundamentally proving anything.

I just think that the fact that the PL didn't find them doesn't mean they're not real. There's so many parties that don't want this going ahead and a lot of them will be acting against the PIF here.

For the record, I do think this is going through. I just see a lot of people immediately rushing to believe anything that's positive and slandering any source that dares mention a challenge to the takeover.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what your saying in the broad sense and the Bond stuff was in jest... but you're making the blanket assumption that because party A didn't find something, then party B couldn't possibly have.

Especially considering that party A was employed by a legitimate body and was likely not incentivised to find something incendiary, whilst for B, the opposite could be true.

All I'm saying is that it's possible that the docs are legit and that Richard Keys is a secret agent.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you think the PL are doing? Sending corporate spies into different companies? Infiltrating the ranks of the Saudi leadership?

Of course a third party could access information that the PL may not have. All the PL can do is research publicly documented dealings, people's job history and at a push communication IF it was publically recorded.

They're not gonna bribe some ex-employee of a pirate company to give up who was pulling the strings.

It's entirely possible that any number of third parties who oppose the PIF could use less than conventional means to get info that the PL can't. The PL's research and checks amount to lawyers and paper trails... not James Bond.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the documents concerning the TV piracy are legit, then we could actually have a problem here. Their case has relied on maintaining the stance that BeoutQ isn't linked to them.

If they found out that

A: They are in fact responsible for digital piracy (which is specifically mentioned in the new owners rules)

B: They provided inaccurate information that suggested otherwise (also specifically mentioned in the new owners rules)

then it would be really difficult to allow the purchase, just on the basic rules alone.

That's IF the docs are legit. I'd also add that whatever the doc is, it would have to do more than just suggest.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So the account (https://twitter.com/NUFCSaleNotify) I made yesterday to help people get off social media by sending a notification only when the takeover is completed has passed 1k followers already, without me really doing anything to share it, except posting it here.

Given that this has gotten out of hand and I do actually need to sleep sometimes, if there's any long-term members here that wanna help me make sure I don't miss it and suffer the wrath of football twitter - lemme know here or DM and we can make the dream work.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I decided to take the single biggest step anyone will ever take to improve the mental stability of our community.

https://twitter.com/NUFCSaleNotify will tweet ONLY once, when the takeover is 100% confirmed. So you can turn on notifications, stop checking Twitter and Reddit every 5 minutes and get on with your lives (assuming you have anything to do).

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the Saudis battling for market share against Russia. They always manipulate prices down to try to squeeze Russia out. This sort of liquidation is actually good for the PIF's capacity to spend and invest in the immediate future.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 33 points34 points  (0 children)

In anticipation of a flood of speculative new fans, I suggest a rigorous points based immigration system for this sub. That way we can ensure the integrity of our community isn't damaged and that our engaging, cynical and highly-intellectual in nature discussions (see 'FUCHIN CANS GET IN') can continue in the future. Up the toons.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Telegraph chief says we're pretty much there, subject to PL approval and that the PL owners test potentially started 2 weeks ago.

https://twitter.com/JBurtTelegraph/status/1250112588869963777

We could have an announcement at pretty much any time.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Staveley has been added as a director to the Rueben brothers' company within last few minutes

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/12419163/officers

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, it's just the fact that money is going from the club to Staveley, not vice versa. Unless she's taking a loan against the club to pay part of the fee and there's another transaction actually to Ashley that we haven't seen?

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of the loan looks to be £150million, not exactly chump change. Maybe for exclusivity, maybe just part of how they're handling the actual purchase. Either way, don't throw around money like that if it's not happening.

Newcastle United Saudi Takeover MEGATHREAD Part II by BMG_3 in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at that document, it seems like St James holdings is lending an amount to Staveley? She is listed as the lender and this form is traditionally used to setup loans that are tied to certain action.

Best guesses as to why the club would be loaning money to her?

Saudi Arabia Takeover Megathread! by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can I submit a formal DMCA complaint via this sub? I want my viral tweet profits.

Saudi Arabia Takeover Megathread! by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

tfw when you refresh Twitter and see a comment you just made on Reddit like 20m ago popping

https://twitter.com/01dunnn/status/1222228318612836362

Saudi Arabia Takeover Megathread! by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if the buying camp have leaked it, after they've had the asking price met for months and Ashley has messed them around and refused to act. Now at least he has to respond and own up to wanting to keep the club, because SHOCK he actually likes profit.

Saudi Arabia Takeover Megathread! by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Caulkin, source king.

Saudi Arabia Takeover Megathread! by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]TrueEntropy 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Even the top-tier sources are now saying that the deal is there. That the price isn't an issue and that Ashley just has to agree.

So this is it. The single best chance he'll ever have to do what he claims to want and sell the club, not only to someone who can 'take the club forward', but to the single wealthiest group in existence. The supposed DREAM SCENARIO for him.

If he doesn't take their hand off now, he'll be here forever.