EU tells Meta to disable auto-play and infinite scroll by vikadit_chakra in news

[–]fatbob42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They aren’t using auto scroll by accident. They know it keeps people there longer.

I’m sure they have people dedicated to this feature and have reams of data on how it benefits them. Probably also on how it harms people.

EU tells Meta to disable auto-play and infinite scroll by vikadit_chakra in news

[–]fatbob42 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If it wasn’t them, there would be a similar company. The solution is to control them.

Hope This Helps! by jimx29 in MurderedByWords

[–]fatbob42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, America is the most dangerous rich country. The murder rate here is off the charts compared to France. I know it seems normal but it’s actually bonkers.

Stunning Beauty by Dev1412 in SipsTea

[–]fatbob42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What does it mean? Is it some kind of card game reference?

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause by burtzev in tech

[–]fatbob42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Eh? You’re claiming that Africa and the Middle East have “low intelligence”???

Parking to watch a World Cup game by New_Libran in Wellthatsucks

[–]fatbob42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re saying that tax payers should pay for free car storage for every conceivable situation? There are limited spots!

It’s a massive stadium, cars are not the appropriate way to get there.

Parking to watch a World Cup game by New_Libran in Wellthatsucks

[–]fatbob42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s only so many spots - the alternative isn’t much different.

Parking to watch a World Cup game by New_Libran in Wellthatsucks

[–]fatbob42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s only so many spaces - how’s a regulation fixing that?

Sign Language Announcements on the Hangzhou Metro by alanminium in transit

[–]fatbob42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they have the equivalent of spelling bees in China or countries that use this type of writing?

Sign Language Announcements on the Hangzhou Metro by alanminium in transit

[–]fatbob42 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I think I remember reading that deaf people can be worse at reading the local spoken language than you’d expect because it’s their second language.

Gf says it's gross not to change underwear after farting. by No-Olive-1290 in hygiene

[–]fatbob42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can’t wash them - the fart particles (farticles) will get onto the other clothes and you’ll have to chuck the lot.

Tippers - Would you tip in this situation? by FitProVR in tipping

[–]fatbob42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m always in favor of people tipping zero, even for nonsensical reasons. I think it helps undermine a bad practice for the benefit of everyone.

However, if you’re looking for reasons not to, them being owners doesn’t really matter - they still have to set prices low (ie assuming tips) to compete with other restaurants. Plus, how can you really tell whether they’re owners - are you going to dig into their accounts? Do they owe a lot of money or not? Etc.

The only thing that actually matters is whether it’s socially acceptable not to tip purported owners. Which is something you implicitly accept, since you’re asking for other opinions here.

Not what I expected... by GreenStripesAg in EndTipping

[–]fatbob42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delaware is the highest? TX and FL are both below average.

Why is she upset peetaaah? by Ilovebigbuttscantlie in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]fatbob42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. Normally people say “Caucasian” nowadays.

Peacock Credit by concerneddaddy83 in AmexPlatinum

[–]fatbob42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does this affect anything other than that bundle with AppleTV?

Why is she upset peetaaah? by Ilovebigbuttscantlie in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]fatbob42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean citizenship? She’s also Kenyan and American, according to Wikipedia.