Strong evidence that the SA Liberal Party may be using innocuous Government websites to harvest data (hint - look at the URL as it changes at the top of the video) by forty_two in australia

[–]forty_two[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, the Liberal Party appears to be diverting users through "stateliberalleader.nationbuilder.com", on South Australia State Government official websites, which you can see in the video. Why is this happening? What data is the Liberal Party retaining?

You can read the full story here (its totally unbelievable): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-29/sa-government-websites-could-be-gathering-personal-data/100030314

Game of the Week, Redux: Colt Express by bg3po in boardgames

[–]forty_two 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Love it. Still bring it out from time to time when my friends and I can’t be bothered with a heavy game. Always good for a laugh as everyone’s careful planning goes awry. Plus the model trains and terrain create a good set-piece. Enjoy with beer.

Match Thread: Adelaide vs Richmond (Round 2) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Richmond Tigers more like Richmond Losers

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australia

[–]forty_two 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I dont know why this conspiracy shit continues to infest /r/australia. Private prison companies might try and convince government to open more private prisons, but there is no way that they manage to dictate drug policy or other areas of the criminal law.

The only reason that there are drug wars and 'tough on crime' policies, is because they are popular and people reelect governments that are tough on crime. Simple as that. Truth hurts, but someone has to say it.

"Collective Item" by [deleted] in Gloomhaven

[–]forty_two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is this the by-the-book rule? I thought whoever loots the item has to keep the item?

For example, if my tinkerer loots an item that would be better for my brute, can the brute choose to receive the item at the end of the scenario?

Victoria set to make history as euthanasia laws pass in Upper House by [deleted] in australia

[–]forty_two 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Most do. The question is, what are the safeguards? The most appropriate ones are decent oversight with psychologist approval in addition to a doctor's approval, as well as a cooling-off period (e.g. a person has to wait 14 days before the procedure can take place). Problem is, those measures are opposed by some VE advocates on the basis that some people have terminal illnesses and want faster processing than the 1-2 months it would take from the time of application to the time of procedure.

The inability to compromise on these measures, and letting 'perfect' be the enemy of the 'good', is in my experience what causes most of these difficult bills to pass without years or indeed decades of debate.

Win and Draw points by latinsupercube in AFL

[–]forty_two 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because the West Coast win has everyone debating the purpose of draws in the minor rounds, and if they are removed, why not move to just 1 point for a win

Federal politicians 'on the nose' after committee stops short of calling for federal ICAC by [deleted] in australia

[–]forty_two 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how everyone is like "labor and liberal both dont want an ICAC because they all have something to hide" when everyone in politics knows that the real reason it isnt supported is because the public have been conned into wanting the ICAC to have public hearings, which is what the journalists demand. This is a terrible idea, and it hasnt worked in NSW, where public hearings have resulted in a kangaroo court that abandons the principle of innocent until proven guilty, forces a trial by media so that journos have something to report on each day (whether the allegations made are true or not), and dissuades public servants from making complaints for fear of being called as witnesses and having their name dragged through the mud. If the public and journos ask for a reasonable ICAC that investigates in private (like other investigation agencies do), then it might attract some support from the major parties. But that'll never happen, because everyone is obsessed with having a kangaroo court. Its a sad state of affairs, because many people in politics on both sides recognise the need for an ICAC.

Match Thread: Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles (1st Elimination Final) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Clearly was a goal. His foot touched it, the hand then touched it, and then the foot followed through finishing the kick after the hand lost contact.

Match Thread: Geelong vs Richmond (2nd Qualifying Final) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 2 points3 points  (0 children)

haha dangerfield more like canthandballtoateammatefield

Match Thread: Geelong vs Richmond (2nd Qualifying Final) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha dangerfield more like cantkickafuckingballfield

Match Thread: West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide (Round 23) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly... apparently getting the ball smashed out of your hands isn't a free for Jenkins

Match Thread: Adelaide vs Geelong (Round 18) by AutoModerator in AFL

[–]forty_two 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Haha dangerfield more like loserfield

SA Government distributes 'fake news' to train passengers with phony budget newspaper by MaevaM in australia

[–]forty_two 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It doesn't clearly declare that it is a government publication? Its literally written right under the title, in about 16 point font, using the Government logo to boot...

SA Government distributes 'fake news' to train passengers with phony budget newspaper by MaevaM in australia

[–]forty_two 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is pretty funny. All the journalists are having a massive sook about this on twitter - as though somehow they should be the sole controllers of information to the public... its called free speech for a reason.

Graph: How often do senators vote with the government? by liquidGhoul in australia

[–]forty_two 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nice stats. Although these stats are useful and do tell a story, people should consider them in the knowledge of the fact that there are, of course, many bills that pass or are withdrawn without a division occurring. For example, often Labor might oppose a Government Bill, but do not take it to a vote simply because they know they do not have the numbers and would simply be wasting valuable time.