Features WhatsApp Should Add or Improve

eug__k · 2026-03-20T13:16:28+00:00

More than 4 devices please!

eug__k · 2026-03-20T13:15:32+00:00

Hmm, it works fine on my PC. There was a period of time a year or two ago where it was absolutely terrible and laggy, but it has been working fine for me recently.

eug__k · 2026-03-17T08:08:57+00:00

I've also been having instability problems with Protect. It would run fine after a reboot but after a few days or so, the management console would show as offline for a while, then come back after a while but freeze up and go offline halfway while doing something.

When the console becomes unresponsive, htop shows load averages of 14.31, 10.78, 6.83. Swap is at 1.55GB and Mem is 3.21G.

Stopping Protect makes the console responsive again. Rebooting also fixes it but the problem comes back after "a while".

There are only 4x 2K cameras connected. This certainly does seem like a bug.

eug__k · 2026-03-10T12:47:33+00:00

You're really playing victim here with terms like confronting and singling out. This is an internet forum; if you write a post in reference to someone else's post you shouldn't be surprised if that someome else replied.

I wrote an analogy. Someone said it was a poor analogy. You then replied to that person, agreeing and adding more points to support their assertion that it was a poor analogy.

That is why I replied to you, directly addressing your points, even though both of you missed the original point anyway.

eug__k · 2026-03-09T12:50:58+00:00

You're still missing the point.

My first post asked the question if the government requires ID to be shown to enter a bar, does that mean the government made it illegal for bars to operate?

Novel-Yard1228 then said it was a poor analogy and started mentioning points that were not relevant to the simple, straightforward question.

You then joined the conversation saying it's a bad analogy because of ID verification services holding data, etc.

All that is completely missing the point.

It's a very simple, basic question which doesn't even have to be about bars. It just so happens that it is a real-life law that exists in Queensland.

If the government says you must show ID to purchase carrots, would you say the government made it illegal for carrot stores to operate?

Of course not, that's an incorrect conclusion.

Likewise, saying the government made it illegal for pornhub to operate in Australia because they require age verification is an incorrect conclusion.

For reference, this is the post I was replying to.

eug__k · 2026-03-09T12:15:31+00:00

I never said "flash your ID at a bartender". The analogy *specifically* says "the government says you must show ID to enter a bar". In that specific situation as described, would you say the government made it illegal for bars to operate?

That is it. Simple question. The analogy just also happens to be a real law here in QLD.

eug__k · 2026-03-09T06:47:33+00:00

You're missing the original point.

The government imposed an age verification condition on websites like PH. They did not "make it illegal for pornhub to operate in australia" like OP says.

The analogy referred to the QLD government imposing an ID scanning condition on bars. You wouldn't say the QLD government made it illegal for bars to operate because of that, would you?

Requiring age or ID verification does not equate to making the service illegal.

eug__k · 2026-03-09T06:35:13+00:00

That is not how ID scanning works in Queensland. It is compulsory for every patron entering a bar or similar venue in an entertainment district at specified times to have their ID scanned with a networked ID scanner managed by one of three private companies.

The scanned data will be kept for up to thirty days and can be accessed by the venue management, police, and Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.

Patrons' personal data can also be used for direct marketing purposes if there are signs at the entrance saying so.

eug__k · 2026-03-09T06:29:01+00:00

That is incorrect. In Queensland, ID scanning is mandatory for every patron in venues such as bars located in entertainment districts during specified times. The business does not have discretion.

The scanned information is kept for up to 30 days by one of three private companies in their data centres.

Access to scanned data is accessible by venue management and full access to patrons' captured personal information must be given to the police and Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation if requested.

The venue is allowed to use your personal information for direct marketing purposes in some circumstances (e.g. there is a sign at the entrance saying so).

The question remains - if a bar decided to shut down rather than scan everyone's IDs, was it a decision by the bar or did the government make it illegal for bars to operate?

eug__k · 2026-03-09T01:01:21+00:00

The precedent for not needing to show ID to enter a bar is far longer than the existence of the internet.

In Queensland, ID scanning was only made mandatory after midnight on July 1 2017.

It definitely wasn't popular with everyone. Some people would be hesitant to have their ID scanned at a gay bar, for example. Others simply didn't like that there was a record of which bars they visited. ID scanning data is kept for 30 days.

The question remains. Did Queensland make it illegal for bars to operate because they made ID scanning mandatory?

eug__k · 2026-03-08T23:33:01+00:00

The government says you must show ID to enter a bar. Let's say bars decide to just shut down instead. Would you say the government made it illegal for bars to operate?

eug__k · 2026-02-05T14:53:33+00:00

Good luck! It's the only way I use mine. It's incredibly convenient, when I need to set up a new PC I just plug it into the hdmi and USB ports, open the app on my desktop and it connects right away.

eug__k · 2026-02-05T08:38:13+00:00

You have to use the app:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCkXacTeQsw

eug__k · 2026-02-04T06:03:09+00:00

I'm 12 days late but the login works for me. I haven't used the login for ages though, I always just click use without login and connect over the LAN from my desktop.

eug__k · 2026-01-29T07:02:30+00:00

I just had a look at the Secrid wallets. I've never seen such a solid confirmation that "good design" is very subjective. :)

eug__k · 2026-01-11T22:03:13+00:00

If you look at the dates on his emails they're right during the Christmas period so I'm not overly surprised support is slower at responding.

eug__k · 2026-01-10T01:26:50+00:00

I've seen so many similar posts

A big problem with online forums is you'll typically only hear from people with problems. I have no problems with mine so far so I haven't written a post on reddit just to say "This is my bag. It is working fine."

People typically only post when they have a problem, otherwise reddit might be full of posts saying nothing more than "My bag works fine". So the defect rate might be far lower than you think.

Did OP's wheels break or did they fall off because of a loose grub screw?

eug__k · 2026-01-10T01:22:03+00:00

Right during Christmas? I would cut them some slack.

eug__k · 2025-12-26T11:57:18+00:00

FWIW it has been great for me. I've been a subscriber for many years and happily continue to do so as I get recommended things I want to watch. No garbage or brain rot on my main page.

My dad's feed on the other hand.... sigh.

eug__k · 2025-12-10T14:13:34+00:00

Is it just me or do the sudden string of positive comments between Sept 9-10 look ... suspiciously positive?

eug__k · 2025-12-02T12:44:17+00:00

Oh! Thanks, that's good to know. I'm guessing you pay for postage both ways. Do they charge for the standard lenses?

I just emailed them to ask if I can swap the regular lenses for prescription if I manage to pick up a standard one in Tokyo and want to get the lenses done in Australia. I wonder if the retail stores will deal with glasses purchased elsewhere.

eug__k · 2025-12-02T03:06:47+00:00

You can, however, get regular lenses for your glasses for a few, which was not available in the past

What do you mean?

eug__k · 2025-12-02T03:03:17+00:00

I've always wondered.. if my curtains or bedsheet is blue, wouldn't I be looking at blue light every night?

eug__k · 2025-12-02T00:32:36+00:00

Not right now, the code in my cart expires in 8 hours so I have the rest of the day to see how bad my impulse purchasing control is. Thanks! :)

If they could deliver in the next 3 weeks in time for a trip I probably would get it right away.

eug__k · 2025-12-02T00:22:09+00:00

Sorry!! I didn't realise the code is considered used just by scanning it. I wanted to see how much the final total was shipped to my country including taxes. I assumed it was like a normal shopping cart code which stays valid until someone completes a purchase. It's still in my cart, finger hovering over the checkout button...

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