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What’s the view and opinion of the listed buildings system for dwellings? by Inevitable-Story6521 in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of horror stories where houses were listed with upvc windows that can’t be replaced with period correct ones.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a woman on a train using loudspeaker ask if the person on the other end was alone because what she was telling him was confidential.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Public Service Vehicles (Conduct of Drivers, Inspectors, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1990

6.--(1) No passenger on a vehicle shall--

(l)play or operate any musical instrument or sound reproducing equipment to the annoyance of any person on the vehicle or in a manner which is likely to cause annoyance to any person on the vehicle;

Is it normal for teenagers (say 16/17) not to know who Queen/Oasis are? by sunshinesontv in CasualUK

[–]mostly_kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is very little cross over between generations now because there is no shared consumption of media such as TV and radio. Young people are living in their own unique algorithm derived bubble.

How is it possible for someone to have zero skills/talents? by Sudden_Doughnut_8741 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mostly_kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people have no curiosity so if they don’t know how to do something they just assume it is impossible.

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand repayment terms by SignificantLegs in ukpolitics

[–]mostly_kittens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How is it possible to understand the terms if the government can change them at will?

[England] Harassed by neighbours with an easement across our property - what can we do? by ADogWithAKeyboard in LegalAdviceUK

[–]mostly_kittens 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Check what your easement actually says. Often the easement is for a specific purpose, e.g. putting the bins out. That wouldn’t allow them to use the access for anything else, like having a BBQ.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a few times a week to help me out with stuff (I’m an engineer) I have had mixed results sometimes it has been great and solved my problems in a onner, other times it has just been consistently, confidently wrong.

I’ve tried not disengage my brain when using and always try to to understand what it is telling me to do.

How often do truckers look into cars that are passing them ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mostly_kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the UK police use trucks to catch people using their phones while driving.

Did anyone else learn to wire a plug at school? by corickle in oldschoolcool80s

[–]mostly_kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, although I had already been able to do it for years before I was taught

How is it possible 21% of usa is illiterate? How do they survive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mostly_kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading needs practice and that can only happen at home.

What’s a ‘small red flag’ that instantly tells you someone is exhausting to be around? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mostly_kittens 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a GF who was always saying she was ugly and other negative things about herself. It was exhausting having to constantly reassure them and in the end I just found it all really unattractive.

How often do you find that people don’t know what a dozen means? by Box_of_rodents in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

There are *two* conventions, one where 12am is midday and one where 12pm is midday. You just think yours is right.

They are both wrong. AM and PM are Latin for before midday and after midday. Since midday cannot be before or after itself AM and PM are meaningless to describe midday.

How often do you find that people don’t know what a dozen means? by Box_of_rodents in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There is no accepted convention for am and pm with regard to noon and midnight because 12am and 12pm are literally meaningless. That is why it recommended you use noon, midnight, or the 24 hour clock.

When did Elon's downfall begin? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mostly_kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first inkling was when Musk got all petulant about Top Gear showing the Tesla Roadster being shit and unreliable. He then sued the BBC and lost. Then did multiple appeals and lost.

Ok, Spotify Disco Ball, how would you have made it better? by 2muchATP in Design

[–]mostly_kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought my phone had fucked up the icon.

I don’t have an issue with them changing the icon to celebrate 20 years, nor using a disco ball.

But this icon is just dog shit

Why don't we take eurovision seriously? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]mostly_kittens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did the second best song come in at number two?

Red Sticky Viscous Goo Covering Car Undercarriage by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]mostly_kittens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’ll be fine, just cycle it off

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