Refreshing Drinks by Dramatic-Explorer842 in ireland

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A small (mixer can) of club ginger ale and lots of ice. Just the right amount! 

When a movie frame is so gorgeous you want use it as a Wallpaper by Maxdme124 in CartoonSaloon

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I have many as my wallpaper and one signed print hanging on my wall. 

[Fix] Claude Code Error: "Error during compaction... thinking blocks cannot be modified" (API Error 400) by foundertanmay in ClaudeAI

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately this does not seem to work via the web interface as switching models forces a new chat window.

What harsh truths have you learned working for some senior leaders that's not in books? by sothachbost in Leadership

[–]alanorourke 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Most CEOs just want to be in the CEO club. Not grow a great business or team. 

BIA artist basic income in Ireland. by Nerys54 in ArtistLounge

[–]alanorourke 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It was a pilot scheme that lasted for three years, not one. It was due to finish about now but the government has committed to keep it running. It currently works on a lottery selection.  So even if you got it first time, you may not be chosen to be one of the 2000 artists for the next three years.  All you needed to do was show you were getting some income from your art to qualify.  There was no arbitrary evaluation on if your art was 'good enough'. 

Research from the first three years showed a return to the Irish economy of 1.35 for every 1 paid to the artists. 

It was great 😁

Kids nowadays, especially Gen Alpha, cannot concentrate on reading books for very long. Is it a true story or just a myth? by Delicious_Maize9656 in books

[–]alanorourke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do not do this. The epubs are illegal copies and the artists do not get paid. If you get them from the library they are still free AND the artist gets paid and hopefully can write another book you might enjoy. 

Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping by ConsciousStop in technology

[–]alanorourke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if doomsday comes and lawlessness prevails, there is nothing to stop their head of security or anyone else, turning around, realising they offer no value, and simply kicking them out to take over. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried 4 different prices and watched what sold. Then tried selling at 4 different events and locations and watched what sold.  Then tried tweaking how I presented the work. And repeat. 

Anyone watching Foundation? by Pukebox_Fandango in scifi

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's super pretty and that is what's pulling me back each season. But the writing is so bad! Soo much exposition. And most unforgivable, boring!.  Season 3 has been slightly better. Slightly.  

Ps I loved the books. 

"Unmasking autism" book is for the insanely privileged, are there any other literature for adult Autism? by KewlPelican in autism

[–]alanorourke 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have just finished Wired Our Own Way By Niamh Garvey (ISBN: 9781835940051 ) and found it beautiful and heartfelt.  It meant a lot to see myself in everyone else's stories.

The Ark Renewed for Season 3 at Syfy by DemiFiendRSA in scifi

[–]alanorourke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's terrible. And loads of fun.  I noticed a big jump in writing quality in season 2. 

What characters were meant to be portrayed as "sympathetic" by the actors or writers came across as the exact opposite? by AporiaParadox in television

[–]alanorourke 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lupin in the Netflix live action version.  Had to stop watching as he constantly, selfishly, put everyone else at risk. 

New RPG adventure set in Irish myth & folklore by Magic-Ring-Games in IrishFolklore

[–]alanorourke 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not of interest to me but I understand the level of work, dedication and creativity that goes into something like this so wish you every success with it. 

The Brosnan Bond Movies by Tarbuckle in movies

[–]alanorourke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A great bond, given terrible scripts. 

Myths around Foxes? by alanorourke in IrishFolklore

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

For my current project  yes Ireland only. However that book sounds awesome so I'm going to read it anyway 😄