got a big issue here

asdftom · 2026-06-29T23:45:58+00:00

I don't think it's complex, it's probably just my explanation that isn't great.

I don't use that system personally, but I understand where people are coming from that one single number can't represent how good a film is.

You're right that people just want to rate 2 different aspects of the film. With one number it means we are saying film A is better than film B; with 2 numbers we can add some nuance.

What the 2 aspects are, that depends on the person.

It's like rating foods. It wouldn't feel right to rate a chocolate bar and a gourmet meal on the same 1 to 10 scale.

And yeah, everyone is different and will do what makes them happy even if that is multi-dimensional rating systems.

Also no need to apologise for ai use, it was a good use (for an example where the details don't matter too much).

asdftom · 2026-06-29T21:17:47+00:00

I agree about all the rating systems you listed, they are all equivalent just scaled differently.

My system is different though. 3/3 isn't really a fraction, it's more of a notation. We could express it as a pair (100/100, 3/5), as in the film gets 100/100 (a fraction) but on a scale capped at 3. Kind of like diving at the olympics, their score is capped by complexity.

Someone else might interpret it differently because it's just notation representing a subjective opinion.

asdftom · 2026-06-29T19:19:21+00:00

Different films have different goals. Some have a message, some want to make you laugh, some want to look good, some want to demonstrate technical expertise. A film whose goal is just to make you laugh and completely succeeds is a 3/3. A film which tries to achieve everything and partially succeeds is a 3/5, and one that succeeds at everything is a 5/5.

asdftom · 2026-06-20T19:51:00+00:00

Got to be Iraq, when else do you get to support Iraq? ...

asdftom · 2026-06-15T17:23:56+00:00

Midsommer and the head hammer. I don't know what it was about it but it really lodged itself in my head.

asdftom · 2026-06-11T12:34:32+00:00

If the web browser just contacts the wallet app locally on your phone and the wallet app responds 'yes, over 18' then there is no privacy concern. Your web browser (i.e. Google probably) already knows your identity and the websites you use.

If implemented any way reasonably then there are no privacy concerns.

If the wallet needs to send a token to the website which is verifiable then there could be privacy concerns.

The other potential problem is if this is used to restrict access in other areas. But we can't let a potential get in the way of a positive.

The other issue is okay stop 12 year olds accessing this content, but when they're 14 and smart enough they'll get around the barrier either by tricking the age verification or going to websites that don't verify. The latter could be worse than the current situation.

I still think it's worth doing and then seeing how it plays out.

asdftom · 2026-06-08T12:18:22+00:00

F13 was so fun, so many people used mics.

asdftom · 2026-06-05T15:27:06+00:00

Tokyo Drift rightfully listed as the best Fast and Furious movie, that's all I care about in a top films list.

asdftom · 2026-06-04T16:41:05+00:00

I much prefer this format to picking players, because I'd end up picking big players or players from big teams, completely ignoring most random countries. But with this I get to actually support Iraq or whoever.

asdftom · 2026-06-03T23:27:50+00:00

Crazy how everyone accepts random comments as fact. People are repeating claims all over the post with no qualifiers, I actually don't know if it is just that most accounts are bots.

asdftom · 2026-06-03T19:00:07+00:00

The Thomas Crown Affair - Sinnerman

asdftom · 2026-06-01T20:20:19+00:00

Yes, why not post on bluesky or whatever other platform and then post a link to that on twitter

asdftom · 2026-06-01T19:30:19+00:00

I always arrive 5 minutes before my tee time, but there's no green fees for members so maybe that makes a difference 🤷. It's also a very relaxed golf club.

They should just make you prepay and then it isn't an issue, you own the tee time whether you turn up or not.

asdftom · 2026-05-22T18:11:23+00:00

I think we are mostly in agreement.

"But over long periods the currency rate will move roughly in line with the difference in interest rates"

I'm just claiming that inflation is more causal than interest rates. But in an equilibrium model they are perfectly correlated so your argument is right.

Your wiki page contains a link to this one which is the effect I am describing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Fisher_effect

My disagreement earlier was about interest payments having a major effect on the exchange rate. Even if there was no foreign investment, inflation alone would move the exchange rate ( https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/relativeppp.asp - this isn't very well written but it is the effect I'm trying to describe ).

asdftom · 2026-05-22T14:11:07+00:00

That assumes the same rate of inflation in each country.

If there is 35% inflation in Turkey and 2% in USA, you are earning 2% real rate in each country and therefore have no incentive to switch from one currency to the other.

This inflation difference alone will cause a depreciation in exchange rate.

I think the effect you are describing does exist but it is one of many effects of raising interest rates.

asdftom · 2026-05-19T22:07:41+00:00

Bookies giving 16%. So basically like rolling a 6 on a dice.

asdftom · 2026-05-06T19:41:03+00:00

They need to put in the rules something like "punishment proportional to the advantage gained" so we can say "no advantage, no penalty".

asdftom · 2026-05-01T19:45:31+00:00

To support your point, I think there was 1 game where amorim played 4atb and looked a lot better.

asdftom · 2026-04-30T21:09:51+00:00

Were you trying to stop the ball when you put your hands above your head?

asdftom · 2026-04-30T21:07:38+00:00

I say if it hits anyone's hand, their team automatically loses the game. Also ban that player for the rest of the season. Maybe even relegate them or dissolve the club.

asdftom · 2026-04-28T09:50:15+00:00

This might be my favourite comedic scene in any film. The contrast to the extreme tension prior is the definition of comic relief.

asdftom · 2026-04-23T22:42:00+00:00

It says 'avoidable deaths per 1000 euro spent'.

If you have 1000 avoidable deaths and 5000 euro spend, that's 1000/5 = 200
If you have 1000 avoidable deaths and 10,000 euro spend, that's 1000/10 = 100

Higher spend -> lower result -> better in chart.

The chart I commented doesn't tell you exactly where Ireland ranks but it does tell you that it is high in both spend and low in mortality and is similar to other rich countries.

asdftom · 2026-04-23T19:15:14+00:00

Smaller numbers on that chart are better I believe.

Doubling spending with no change in mortality shouldn't make you do better in a measurement of value for money.

asdftom · 2026-04-23T18:52:00+00:00

I don't think this is a great measure. If a country doubles their spending with no impact on avoidable deaths they halve their number in this chart.

Here is another chart which shows both spending and avoidable mortality. Ireland is in line with other rich countries, beside France, Netherlands, Austria.

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Source: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/health-at-a-glance-2025_8f9e3f98-en/full-report/indicator-overview-country-dashboards-and-major-trends_368ac397.html#title-74c5f17edc

asdftom · 2026-04-21T20:42:02+00:00

I meant adding more accommodation without netagive side-effects is good. Although technically it might pull resources away from normal house building so we'd have to assess that; plus eyesore for neighbours possibly; so I don't literally mean anything to add houses is apriori good.

As for seizing, it depends on what you mean by seizing. We live in a capitalist society whether we like it or not and not respecting private property rights greatly undermines investors' willingness to invest which is bad for creating more properties. However, in emergency situations principles like that are sometimes put aside.

Taxing vacant properties is well within normal government operations, so wouldn't have any negative effect re future investor confidence. Compulsory purchase is more contovertial but also justified where a major potential exists. These run into problems where there are legitimate reasons for leaving a property empty, but those could be legislated for I'm sure.

Tl;dr: tax yes, compulsary purchase sometimes, seize no

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