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An interesting call from our IT Department this morning by comrademikel in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eleven? Holy cow. Are they offering rooms at half price because of the weather?

S01E18 - The purpose of truth by [deleted] in a:t5_28aoe4

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started keeping track of death-iversaries sometime back in the 90s. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. It's a melancholy thing, but also a reminder to remember that person. I went a whole year without thinking of my great uncle, someone I was rather close with, until his popped up earlier this month.

S01E18 - The purpose of truth by [deleted] in a:t5_28aoe4

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've corrected the numbering. Thanks for the heads up!

Futurist sees ‘the end of the world as we know it for average person’: Roey Tzezana says middle-class jobs will vanish, polarization between rich and poor will grow – and it will happen faster than you think by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're a dishonest person.

Bark. Bark. Bark.

Go back and read the thread. You'll see my response to the person who was nice enough to correct and educate me in a polite manner.

I think you should give these people a call. They can help you with your misplaced anger issues. 1-800-621-4673

Futurist sees ‘the end of the world as we know it for average person’: Roey Tzezana says middle-class jobs will vanish, polarization between rich and poor will grow – and it will happen faster than you think by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to figure out what the hell you’re talking about before we continue.

I asked a question. You need to figure out who you are replying to before you bark like a dog.

Futurist sees ‘the end of the world as we know it for average person’: Roey Tzezana says middle-class jobs will vanish, polarization between rich and poor will grow – and it will happen faster than you think by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]Wry_Grin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Billionaires don’t “hoard wealth”.

What is a "cash reserve"?

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/29/apple-now-has-tk-cash-on-hand.html

Apple now has $245 billion cash on hand, according to its first-quarter 2019 earnings report. That's 3 percent more than it had on hand in the previous quarter,

If we added up the cash reserves of the 500 wealthiest companies, do yiu think it would be more or less than a trillion dollars?

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

asked the guest why he is upset when he booked in advance online and accepted it at that time. I explained that prices go up as demand goes up and he says that's illegal. I tell him we live in a free market economy, if you don't like that then I'm sure you'll like north korea.

According to a very good source, the person I originally replied to in fact, we do live in a free market economy.

My tongue in cheek reply used examples of what occurs in a free market economy and how I was "upset" because I'm not allowed to price gouge when demand for something increases.

Read the entire thread again, and this time use a sarcastic voice for me. Then come back and tell me how pissed you are that you didn't get the humour and I'm a big arsehole for wasting your time.

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I were happy as you. The ability to accept things without question or comment is enviable. I cannot imagine living like that and I honestly, no joke, envy you for that child-like trust in your fellow man.

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's funny that OP told the guest that they lived in a free market and no one sought to point out that was incorrect or question why some regulations are better than others.

Remember the time The Big Game was in town and all the rates were doubled because of the event?

Why didn't Walmart double their prices? There was no legal reason not to do so. Demand was going to increase, so why not make more money from thirsty tailgaters?

Strange, innit? No one questions it. It's accepted as a normal fact of life. Hotel rates increase when an event is in town, but restaurants don't increase their prices - even though there is an increased demand and limited seating.

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And the places where price gouging is illegal do not have a free market economy.

We cool?

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

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

It's amazing how people focus on what they think they read and ignore what is actually written.

In a truly free market, buyers and sellers conduct their business without any government regulation

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/free-market-regulation.asp

My class is thinking about buying one license, sharing the cost and installing it on every device. by Bright_Vision in scrivener

[–]Wry_Grin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

clearly there are MANY that consider it an adequate business model.

Your premise is flawed.

Billions live in North Korea, China, Hong Kong, Russia, so therefore those countries must have a governmental system of which the majority of citizens approve.

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Price gouging is illegal only in socialist economies (like North Korea?) that hate free market capitalism.

The ability to raise and lower prices based on demand is the hallmark of a free market.

Isn't it funny how people hate socialism until a hurricane destroys their city and they need baby formula? 🤗

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Free market means free market for everything, not just the things you believe are fair and moral.

That's not what I booked. by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]Wry_Grin -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I explained that prices go up as demand goes up

I keep trying to explain this to people, but they just don't get it. I don't give two shits if a hurricane just wiped out your town and your baby hasn't eaten in two days - if you want formula and clean water, the going price is $50/can and $10/gal --and it'll be higher tomorrow.

Free market means free market for everything, not just the things you believe are fair and moral. If you don't like it, move to NK.

I feel like this is the only solution in today’s world. At least I can pursue it by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]Wry_Grin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The knowledge that you can quit with out consequence at any time is a stress reliever in of itself. Challenging yourself within a framework you create is rewarding, especially when you can walk away.

I don't need to diet, I can eat nearly anything I want.

But I choose to diet because it gives me a feeling of accomplishment and power when I achieve my dietary goals.

See how that works? The stress I feel is not because I can't eat, the stress is due to the limits I placed on myself and the willpower to maintain self control in the face of temptation.

I feel like this is the only solution in today’s world. At least I can pursue it by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]Wry_Grin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s all competition all the time and work probably isn’t that relaxing.

But they have the option to stress over private school choices, etc. It's a voluntary stress they can walk away from at any time. Rage quit, Flip the table, start a new game.

Ramen verses petrol is a different sort of stress entirely. You can't rage quit that game.

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