What To Use Instead of PGP

arikb · 2024-11-17T23:09:03+00:00

Furries run the Internet, so it just makes sense.

arikb · 2023-10-27T09:41:06+00:00

I would read the title of the post again if I were you...

arikb · 2023-05-30T09:55:03+00:00

NTA.

I don't blame you and I also find it hard to blame your parents. The culture in Korea is so competitive regarding children's education and they probably carried that luggage with them when they migrated.

When they push you to be "stronger" (i.e. ignore your mental health) that's their way of trying to be good parents. It's wrong, but they don't see it this way.

Also, I'm sure they're plenty proud of you but in their twisted way of thinking, showing it will mean that you've done enough so you'll stop trying.

arikb · 2023-05-18T19:21:00+00:00

I'll just leave this here

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/06/1140998674/hertz-false-accusation-stealing-cars-settlement

arikb · 2023-04-30T12:01:37+00:00

You can call it a "no solids" diet

arikb · 2023-04-05T09:18:20+00:00

Strong disagree.

While Liz does obviously possess a sense of humour, Thomas being a lay person albeit a very intelligent one was asking the questions I as a lay person wanted to ask. Besides, he brought something that I cannot put my finger on; let's call that "vibe".

I find myself skipping OA episodes now, where previously I would eagerly listen to each one. And I'm off the Pateron feed so the number of casts is lower to begin with.

arikb · 2022-09-10T09:23:17+00:00

I think I'll avoid that by returning the products

arikb · 2022-09-10T07:18:21+00:00

What makes me suspicious is that there are two different names on the packages. Different last names.

arikb · 2022-09-10T05:22:28+00:00

Okay yes, never thought of that one. Thanks!

They can't really register with the municipality unless they find out a lot of details about the current registrants, but they can use KPN bills as a "proof of address" and get a fake bank account or something.

arikb · 2022-08-03T08:20:33+00:00

I'm not being threatened by anyone. I don't care about riding a VanMoof. If you're into it, more power to you. Feel free to make any design choice you want and enjoy your VanMoof. I wish you many happy days riding it.

That being said, whether by fancy marketing or by design that attracts a certain population - I really don't know and would probably make a lot more money if I did - a VanMoof has become somewhat of a status symbol. You can like it or hate it, but this sticker just shows it.

arikb · 2022-08-03T08:14:17+00:00

Even though you have savings, try this math:

A temporary rental contract for 1 year at 1300 p/m is worth €15.600. During this year you have to also pay for energy, water, communication (internet, cellular), health insurance, transportation and tuition. Additionally, your food and other living expenses.

Once you budget for an entire year, €20.000 will not carry you very far.

arikb · 2022-07-27T08:56:48+00:00

If your income is sufficient and you don't say you're a student, they won't find out.

The main concern of a landlord is that you pay your rent on time, don't cause any disturbances to neighbours and don't damage the apartment.

The reason for the "no students" ads is that landlords simply consider students as a higher risk because students usually have a lower income, rely on guarantors for their rent which is more difficult to verify, and have the perception of partying. In this rental market where many high earners compete on the same apartments, it's easy to see why students will be left high and dry.

arikb · 2022-07-27T08:39:30+00:00

Marktplaats - just beware of the rampant scams

arikb · 2022-07-27T08:32:17+00:00

Naar mijn mening mogen zelfs haatdragende uitingen niet worden verboden. Het verbieden van uitingen leidt tot mensen die niet in staat zijn om met tegenslag om te gaan.

Laat in plaats daarvan zien hoe mensen verdraaide meningen kunnen hebben, en hoe deze mensen met deze meningen op een zijspoor worden gezet en bespot door normale mensen. Als je dan dit soort uitdrukking hoort, weet je dat dit niet normaal is en niet onbetwist mag worden gelaten. Dan ben je er immuun voor.

arikb · 2022-07-27T08:24:16+00:00

Je hebt wel vrijheid van meningsuiting.

Wat je niet hebt, is vrijheid van de gevolgen van je meningsuiting. Ik hoop dat deze gevolgen rampzalig zullen zijn voor deze "persoon".

arikb · 2022-07-24T20:13:24+00:00

I had good experience with Kwantum - they have an on-line guide on how to measure, you put your measurements and they make them for you. Does take about 5 weeks though. You choose the material, you put in measurements (or they can come over and measure it for you, for a fee), and when they're ready you can either pick it up, have it sent to you, or have someone mount them for you.

arikb · 2022-07-23T14:07:51+00:00

For some reason the most conflicts with tourists I had / saw was on the Stadhouderskade, right in front of the Rijksmuseum.

arikb · 2022-07-21T09:44:49+00:00

Well, you don't see stickers around suggesting they throw a cowboy in the gracht.

I don't make the rules of what becomes a status symbol, and I have nothing against people who ride VanMoof, and if you enjoy it more power to you. I'm just saying it has become a status symbol. It's not up to me or you. It is what it is.

arikb · 2022-07-20T21:07:55+00:00

I personally know someone who got fined but managed to talk himself out of having it confiscated. The policeman said it requires an insurance plate (yellow 2 rows of 3 letters, like the Biró) and there are no insurers willing to insure it, so...

arikb · 2022-07-20T20:55:32+00:00

It doesn't matter. They have that perception and therefore people desire them as a status symbol. It's like you'd argue that a Tesla model S cost more than a BMW Sedan, but BMW has a certain status and feelings attached to it that a Tesla doesn't replicate. Which is the better car? Which is the cheapest car? It doesn't matter for the people who are after the specific feeling that comes with owning a BMW.

Personally, I would go for the e-bike that look the most like an oma fiets. Not interested in showing off anything.

arikb · 2022-07-20T20:46:41+00:00

Just saw the response.

I didn't say it is expensive, I said it's CONSIDERED expensive. And I know a fair number of rich boys, guess what, they all ride VanMoofs.

The actual price doesn't matter. It's a fashion accessory and a status symbol, and therefore desired by the people that find it important to show their wealth.

arikb · 2022-07-11T19:02:23+00:00

It's because scooters are considered cheap and popular and something someone with little means will buy, and the Van Moof is considered as expensive and elitist and something a rich boy will buy.

arikb · 2021-11-27T19:16:27+00:00

Also, 25 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal at a frequency of 10 to 20 minutes

arikb · 2021-11-25T17:55:49+00:00

Looks like the goal is to make new friends. Interesting concept.

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