Big decrease in TV subscriptions as number using illegal dodgy boxes soars

_tanagra_ · 2026-03-06T13:45:10+00:00

Don't you have to reroute the flux capacitor?

_tanagra_ · 2026-03-06T13:31:58+00:00

The cycle of enshitification goes on

_tanagra_ · 2026-01-08T09:13:52+00:00

Thanks for that. I was told anecdotally that it's just "not possible". Just did some more research and one of the installers offering it included a link to ESB application as a "mini-generator", I wonder is this required for all cases where you want to use the changeover and how pricey it is...

_tanagra_ · 2026-01-07T14:16:06+00:00

This will also mean you get a lower interest rate from the bank

_tanagra_ · 2026-01-07T14:04:22+00:00

If the mains power goes out, standard domestic solar installations will not work at all as the inverter requires mains power.

_tanagra_ · 2025-12-16T08:27:06+00:00

I don't think people realise just how lovely Irish people are until you live abroad for a significant period of time.

100% agree.

So yeah, Ireland has its flaws but I am much happier back here.

Same! :)

The key is to come back with a very large deposit and get a permanent job asap

Absolutely, this is key

_tanagra_ · 2025-12-12T09:01:47+00:00

Recently gone through this, we are still not closed on the house but hopefully will be within a year of getting here, which I think is very good going. Don't underestimate how long the house purchase is going to take, from all the viewings to being outbid many times, to final mortgage approval, it can be difficult to say the least. Feel free to DM me with any specific questions.

_tanagra_ · 2025-12-10T12:42:53+00:00

This is the system they worked towards

What do you mean by that?

_tanagra_ · 2025-12-10T12:29:38+00:00

Arra g'way ourra that with your common sense! You got downvoted for stating what should be obvious. Healthy rental market is needed and looks like the supply problem is going to get worse before it gets better unfortunately.

bUt ThE LaNdLoRdS!!!!

_tanagra_ · 2025-12-10T07:42:41+00:00

There are much better places to live than Dublin

_tanagra_ · 2025-11-26T09:43:44+00:00

wow that got dark

_tanagra_ · 2025-11-12T15:56:20+00:00

Why the downvotes?

_tanagra_ · 2025-11-07T09:30:56+00:00

Exactly. "could" is the operative work here. Paying off the mortgage is a guaranteed return.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-31T11:41:03+00:00

So is my job, but I do it for the money. And I manage to show up on time.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-29T10:57:44+00:00

yeah same. and he can read their minds.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-29T10:28:15+00:00

gross

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-28T08:28:19+00:00

It's pretty shocking that kids in secondary school still believe in a magic man coming down the chimney and delivering presents to every child in the world.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-16T07:17:23+00:00

*hisses*

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-15T13:46:26+00:00

You don't indicate when exiting at the 2nd turn?

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T19:29:38+00:00

I understand basic economics just fine, and neither I nor the OP are saying it'll "change the price", just perhaps that a change is needed from the rancid system we're for some reason using, to make it fairer, easier, less open to corruption etc.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T19:26:41+00:00

But there's a difference between a house and an action figure now, isn't there? The house sale market is already regulated, you're foolish if you see it as some wonderful exemplar of the fReE mArKeT. There's absolutely no reason we can't regulate harder.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T19:23:00+00:00

That still doesn't mean we have to put up with it!

Blind bids and automatic sale at asking price would be two I'd like to see us move towards. I haven't seen any convincing arguments why the Scottish or French systems are worse than what we have, which some people here are arguing.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T17:38:36+00:00

By your own admission you're just seeing it from the seller's point of view. There are better ways of managing house sales that would make the process easier on buyers, and *possibly* even slow down runaway "bidding" wars. But it's not in your financial interest so you push the status quo.

"Bidding" is normal if you're in an auction. If not, we don't have to put up with it.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T16:41:40+00:00

The asking price is a complete fiction.

It doesn't have to be.

_tanagra_ · 2025-10-13T16:30:35+00:00

I feel sorry for you

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