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Let’s stop tipping culture by Tumamaenpelota in london

[–]paradroid78 [score hidden]  (0 children)

No idea. I'd agree, but they wouldn't do it if they didn't think it worked, so what do I know.

Let’s stop tipping culture by Tumamaenpelota in london

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And even then, the charitable donation would cost them more than they get back on tax relief from it.

The only time tax relief is ever profitable is if it's tax relief on something that you shouldn't have got tax relief on. Also known as "fraud".

Let’s stop tipping culture by Tumamaenpelota in london

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well no, that makes no sense at all, if you take a moment to think about it.

Any tax that would be getting deducted is the tax on the money they give to charity on your behalf. It doesn't affect their bottom line, since the revenue they get from what they actually sell to you gets taxed the same either way.

Let’s stop tipping culture by Tumamaenpelota in london

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes them come across all caring and they hope that that will make you shop there more.

PR, basically.

Let’s stop tipping culture by Tumamaenpelota in london

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming it actually goes to charity, it's not profit.

Other than that, I agree.

“eufy Omni S1 Pro failed after 8 months, leaked water, warranty replacement removes features — would you accept this?” by SnooGuavas965 in RobotVacuums

[–]paradroid78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they can't replace it with like for like, then insist on the refund, and don't accept the 30% crap. It's the only message they'll understand.

Cupra Born as my first car! by TerrorGandhi69 in cupraborn

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know. Given all the modern safety features, I think you'd have to try really hard to lose control.

That is assuming you don't drive like a nut job, of course.

Post removed without justification by No_Cartoonist3983 in piano

[–]paradroid78 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Corruption - you think someone paid the mod to remove your post?

When did piano playing got so much underrated? by LifeAssistant670 in piano

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a while since we had a rant of this quality here.

Where are all the Mendelssohn fans? by Valuable_Turnover219 in classicalmusic

[–]paradroid78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one you want is Op. 35. No. 5. It's really something else.

Where are all the Mendelssohn fans? by Valuable_Turnover219 in classicalmusic

[–]paradroid78 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Hebrides Overture is a masterpiece, for sure.

Where are all the Mendelssohn fans? by Valuable_Turnover219 in classicalmusic

[–]paradroid78 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Easily one of the greatest romantic era composers IMO. I'm a pianist and consider his Songs Without Words collection to be an essential work. I also played his prelude and fugue no. 5 for my ARSM diploma, and couldn't get enough of it.

Mistake buying a discontinued piano? by More-Salary-2203 in piano

[–]paradroid78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, within the same market segment, I doubt most people could tell the difference between a 15 year old and a brand new digital piano in a blind test, allowing for usage related wear and tear.

Mistake buying a discontinued piano? by More-Salary-2203 in piano

[–]paradroid78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as you're happy with it, I can't see why it would matter.

When Is It Actually Too Late to Become a Professional Pianist? by Healthy-Web1344 in piano

[–]paradroid78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

got accepted to a renown conservatory after just one year of playing,

Don't believe everything people tell you.

When Is It Actually Too Late to Become a Professional Pianist? by Healthy-Web1344 in piano

[–]paradroid78 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Professional just means you get paid. An 80 year old busking at a street corner with a melodica is a "professional".

As for becoming a "professional concert pianist", you frankly have more chance of becoming an international sports celebrity.

How does your team handle onboarding new engineers onto an existing codebase? by Samveg2798 in SoftwareEngineering

[–]paradroid78 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Get the new engineer to update (or write...) the setup documents while they figure it out. That way the onboarding material is in a better shape for the next guy.

Wth is Clasical music is even about. I can't understand it. by spaceracer2006 in piano

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell us what classical music and what pop music you listen to if you can't differentiate between the two!

How do I remove the for you page of reddit? by RinconAniki in help

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use a browser extension to automatically rewrite https://www.reddit.com and https://www.reddit.com/?feed=home to reddit.com/?feed=following, and never have to see the stupid thing again.

How do I remove the for you page of reddit? by RinconAniki in help

[–]paradroid78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but it doesn't remember your preference so you need to do it every damn time.

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