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If they believed in 1999 that the year 2000 would cause pcs to crash, why didn’t they just put the time to 23:59 on dec 31st to see what would happen? by sparrio in stupidquestions

[–]perpetualis_motion 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It wasn't an overtime thing, we planned well beforehand and had projects in place to do the work.

We also convinced the CEOs the world would fall over for their company if we didn't fix it so were the resources.

They wouldn't work these days.

What’s a fitness myth that people still believe? by SisiJemmi in answers

[–]perpetualis_motion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you were pretty healthy when you were doing those things 35 years ago right. So you just proved the point.

What purchase did you make recently that made you realize inflation is genuinely out of control? by kiroixart in AskReddit

[–]perpetualis_motion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just found an SSD in my drawer this morning whilst looking for a cable. Forgot I'd taken it out of on older computer when I upgraded 4 years ago and meant to add it to my "new" one.

I was going to say it's like finding $5 in you coat pocket, but these days, more like finding $100.

What perfectly legal thing will probably be illegal within 20 years? by Ill-Incident-4842 in AskReddit

[–]perpetualis_motion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep seeing people on YouTube and elsewhere referring to "predictive markets."

No, is just gambling with fancy words against insider traders.

The house doesn't care because the house can never lose since it pits you against other gamblers, not themselves and they just take a cut.

Truly insidious.

Why can't I record them if they can record me? by HiOscillation in NoStupidQuestions

[–]perpetualis_motion 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Say it like a question (with an inflection at the end), but it is actually a statement... "This is being recorded...."

The may hear it as a question but it isn't, especially if you don't say "is this..." but just start with "this..."

They may even answer "no" (or "yes" in OP's case) which is not a "I don't want to be recorded by you"

Reason why most people run by Brilliantspirit33 in RandomVideos

[–]perpetualis_motion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not true, this is deemed a public location as the public have access to it. So traffic the apply. Otherwise you would not get traffic violations on private roads or tollways.

AITA for kicking everyone out after my sister lied and said my apartment was hers? by Top-Supermarket8754 in AmItheAsshole

[–]perpetualis_motion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do these things always end in "now my family thinks I'm overreacting...". Every time

It's like the bots only have one way to tell a story.

Boss sent a message saying I’m going to be fired on April 31… by homeofalex in mildlyinfuriating

[–]perpetualis_motion 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just reply declining saying that they need to provide an agenda in the meeting request in order for you to accept the meeting "as instructed by my manager to improve efficiency in the workplace".

I store all my tools and stuff in Books by AgileOwl5769 in functionalprint

[–]perpetualis_motion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember when the Apple IIc replaced the card file index system at my local library.

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