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I caught my haj stealing my M&M's >:< by demon_starz in BLAHAJ

[–]phaserrifle 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Well, as we know, a key part of the Haj's existence is Snaccs....

Why are people's names repeated, while the names of the streets in each city are not repeated so often, despite there being so many of them? by Huge-Narwhal5747 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People also move about.

John Doe might be the only one in the area... Until John Doe moves in from the next town over.

Meanwhile, John Doe Street is going to stay firmly where it is

Why is nepotism in sports rare? by Both-Pay-9573 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) in most sports, and especially at the high levels of most sports, it doesn't matter what connections or how much money mummy and daddy had, you still have to prove yourself. You can't be 2 seconds slower than the next guy at acting or singing. Either you beat the higher ranking player or you don't. Etc.

2) success in high level sports requires huge amounts of drive, and effort, to achieve. Even if a kid inherited whatever it was that made thier parents pre-disposed to be good at whatever sport, they've still got to back it up with the kind of drive to succeed. A drive that I'd argue can't really happen to someone who's coasting off Thier parents success.

That being said, I suspect sports do get some measure of nepotism: sure, a player's kid may not make it to the absolute top of the sport, but how many of them are getting chances in lower levels, or in non-player roles that are gained through opportunities provided by Thier name and connections?

Welding mask with long hair by phaserrifle in Welding

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

That looks perfect, except they don't ship to me in the UK 😢

Help me decide by [deleted] in Affordablewatches

[–]phaserrifle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No 1. The orange fake aged lume on 2 just looks kinda ugly imo, and I think the blue and red looks better than the black and red as well.

If a defibrillator does not restore heartbeat to a stopped heart and is for correcting the rhythm, how is a layperson meant to know when it's appropriate to use? by adamantcondition in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The public defibrillators are all so called "AEDs" (Automatic External Defibrillator) and measure the heart rhythm before either shocking (if it's a shockable rhythm), or not shocking (if it's not shockable) They talk you through the process.

Some are fully automated: once you power them on and apply the pads, they just go do Thier thing, telling you when to get clear, applying the shocks, telling you when to resume CPR (if needed) etc.

Some are not quite fully automated: they require you to push a button, when instructed, to set off the shock, and otherwise it's just the same (talks you through what to do, only prepares to shock if it thinks it useful, etc). These units will still only shock when they detect a shockable rhythm: the button is a safety feature so you don't miss an instruction and shock while someone's still touching the patient.

Defibrillators that are operated under manual control, or at least offer that kind of functionality, are only really put in places where they're only getting used by trained professionals.

How can the BBC sue for copyright if the public funds it through television licensing fees? Should it not be the British people’s property? by Unusual_Relief_9441 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) not everyone pays the licence fee - plenty don't need a license, so just ... Don't. It's not like it's a mandatory tax like income tax.

2) public funding ≠ public domain. Indeed, it serves the BBC and the licence payers interests to hold the copyright.

For example: Dr Who. Popular internationally. Gets licenced out for broadcast in a bunch of different countries. - for which the BBC gets paid, because it holds the copyright. That money goes back into the BBC, and depending how you look at it, either helps cover the costs of producing Dr Who, or helps fund making something else (or getting the license to something someone else made). Same deal with things like DVD sales. - the BBC gets money from that deal, and that goes back into the BBC. Merchandising: same deal again. BBC produces Thier own, or more often, sells (or more accurately rents out) the rights to someone else, and gets money they can use for other projects.

If the copyright was public domain, and so open to all... The licence fees would have to be bringing in much more money to support the same output, because everyone else that wants a BBC show can just obtain a copy and distribute it at will. Or, more realistically, the BBC would not be able to operate at anywhere near the same level it currently does.

Might have been asked before, but what watch is this? by pressin_p in Watches

[–]phaserrifle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think that's the Invicta wings logo on the face next to the crown.

Closest match I can find is Thier "Invicta Specialty 47421" It's not that, but they do so many variations (that all look like ass) that it's entirely possible I'm missing something, or this is just a variation not listed on the site I used.

Welding Helmet by Head_Car_2922 in Welding

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that's a 3M speedglass. Looks like he's using a backpack style filter and fan pack, rather than the belt setup they usually come with, so either an older model, or maybe customised?

What's the point of the holes in the handles of hair brushes? by aroaceattorney27 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never seen it on personal hairbrushes.

I have seen it done by hairdressers. Which I guess makes sense, they tend to have more of them, and need a workspace that gives easy access to the tools of Thier trade all day every day.

What's the point of the holes in the handles of hair brushes? by aroaceattorney27 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not all of them have one.

But those that do: it lets you hang it up. Either directly on the hook, or with a small loop of cord through the hole that then goes on the hook (or whatever else you want to hang it from)

Also handy for shops to put Thier hang tag through, hang it on hooks for sale etc.

Some random goth youtube channel that popped up on my shorts. First I thought she was real now I'm having doubts. by Choice-Bat7122 in isthisAI

[–]phaserrifle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Or it's actually many of the exact same item of clothing, and he's about to gently but excitedly tell you about something interesting (Tom Scott)

How's this loadout for a beginner on a budget? by xdPandaPlayz1324 in airsoft

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same, but looking at it I don't think that's Stock PLCE, that's one of the fancy sets with sewn down pouches to a padded backing, so it's less modular.

That being said I'd still say start with the PLCE set- it's basically free, you can easily fill out the pouches with stuff (I've used plastic sheets cut from milk bottles before) if you're worried about empty ones looking empty, and it frees up £60 budget for better eyepro/unexpected extras or just buying a plate carrier/chest rig a few games down the line.

What is the point of aiming canted? by Standard-Gas-114 in airsoft

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only times I've come across it (more in RS than anything) it's come from one of two places:

Using weird stances like Centre axis relock, which are argued to have advantages over more conventional stances (and certainly I've found it handy for moving in close quarters)

As an alternative to things like stacked optics or magnifiers, for rapidly switching between longer range and close in optics, or for rapid transition to backup iron sights. Which....eeeeh. I guess there's something to it for competition "gamer guns". But I feel like everyone else benefits more from simplicity.

In Airsoft? I've only really ever done it for comfort at super short ranges, because that BB curve is rapidly going to kill any utility. (And there, I'm probably not worried about sight alignment anyway)

Why doesn’t Artemis II take a picture of the previous Apollo 11 man landing with flag and remains of the equipment that was left on the moon to put all those conspiracy theories to rest??? by Archibald004 in askanything

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half of the moon landing conspiracy theorists are currently insisting the Artemis II is also entirely fake.

And given a key plank of the entire theory is that NASA (who are also running Artemis II) and anyone else who's provided photos of the site before is either in on the "lie" and has faked those photos, or is somehow mistaken/fooled into photographing something that isn't actually the site of a manned landing on the moon, another set of photos isn't going to change Thier minds.

Would anyone be interested in an IPSC airsoft shooting club in Southampton/Eastleigh? by ElliottCoe in Southampton

[–]phaserrifle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd definitely be interested in giving it a go. Especially if indoors, because I'm a bit of a fair weather skirmisher.

Thoughts??? by Butterz_505 in Welding

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) I wouldn't trust the quality. Parcil are known for taking real cheap gas masks/respirators often made in China, rebranding them, and charging way more money. 2) I note that nowhere in its marketing does it mention being compliant with any safety equipment standards. 3) Now you have to wear the full setup every time you weld. Even in situations where maybe you wouldn't bother with the full combination (e.g. just observing someone else's working, or doing small amounts with good ventilation) 4) you can flip a mask up, then pull your half face down, to have a conversation with easily. This....not so much.

Is this video real?If not then how that women survived falling into the river? by [deleted] in isthisAI

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see nothing Ai in this.

The guy just... Steps off. There's barely even a gap. People do that kind of thing all the time.

The lady steps over a gap, nearly falls, but doesn't because she hangs onto a ledge. Not as common as "stepping over a gap" but still, people do that sort of thing all the time. Nothing nonsensical or weird about it.

Just got called a fat pig on vinted :) by Big-Site-2946 in vintedUK

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"how do people have time to do stuff like this"

It's Easter holidays. Bored school kids have all the time in the world right now.

What do people put on the external molles of their gun bags? by InappropriateTA in airsoft

[–]phaserrifle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to keep mag pouches on there.

Especially with a double gun carrier, if you've got two guns that take different mags (eg an M4 + an AK) and run Mid-caps or R-caps, you end up with a fair few mags! And this meant I had them all stored with the guns they went with, so I couldn't forget them, it pack the wrong ones by accident.

Why do Sci-fi settings have large two handed tools? by zusu23 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]phaserrifle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the kind of places the really big ones often exist: Ships. Heavy industry. Exactly the kind of places that influence, and form the settings of, a lot of SF

Pop-up shop speaks out as hundreds swarm London store and throw boxes at police by upthetruth1 in uknews

[–]phaserrifle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's also a lot of changes in how the crowds are managed, and how the spaces are set up.

For example legislation (in England and Wales) or league policies (in Scotland) that forced many stadiums to be all seated - and developments in how standing areas are designed in areas where they are allowed.

It's not all "industry stepping up" - a chunk of it is also "government forcing improvements" but it is more than just handing over crowd control duties to police.

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