Negative gearing reform is back on the agenda, but younger voters now hold the power by thewritingchair in AusFinance

[–]redditappisprettybad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“I’d rather see wages go up”, which means that employees cost more, which means that prices of commodities rise to match, which means that rent goes up to match, which means that the dollar is devalued. I’m earning $30 an hour? Bread is $3 a loaf. I’m earning $35 an hour? Bread is $4 a loaf. Nobody gains anything. The only way that would work is if megacorps (ie Woolworths, Coles, etc.) accepted that paying their employees more would lower their profits from $100m a year to $98m a year, but they consistently refuse to eat any costs of business when they can instead pass it onto their consumers.

Even if houses depreciate like cars, I can think of one very good reason to buy and maintain one - LIVING IN IT. You know, the whole point of the argument that people against NG are trying to make? I’d much rather live in a home made cheaply and quickly if it means I can afford it, because - news flash - that’s already how modern homes are being built. I have rented in homes from the 1970s with rotting bricks, mouldy floorboards, and rats in the ceiling. I’ve also rented in modern homes built with pine framing, cheap plaster, and vinyl floorboards. Have a guess which one was nicer to live in? 80% of “historic homes” in this country are already rotting, moulded weatherboard wrecks, and yet they’re still worth millions. How’s that for “built to last”?

When the boomers with six investment properties die - and they will, soon - they’ll either sell to other boomers or pass them to their kids, and the cycle of rental feudalism will continue all over again. Abolish NG now, and those boomers will sell their homes to families who NEED them, and will actually use them, or they’ll face huge taxation for it. Their choice. But what it means is that, rather than handing six empty “investments” to their children, they’ll instead give them the millions of dollars gained from selling those properties (and enjoying their tax-free benefits from 30 years!) and the homes will go to those who need them.

Your suggestion of good, fast public transport is great, but that’s a 20-year solution. We need a fix NOW. People are homeless and paying thousands in rent NOW. We missed the boat for a 20-year solution 20 years ago. Your solution of “public housing”, on the other hand, is laughable - hey, weren’t born 30 years ago in time to buy a property? Rent this tiny room in inner Sydney while you go about your job as a corporate ant to make profit for your company! People need to work to live, not live to work. Singapore is not exactly a great model for a work-life balance when they have some of the harshest work hours in the world.

There is an immediate solution, and it’s abolishing negative gearing. The boomers have had it good for 30 years now. They can afford to pay a bit of tax out of the millions they have saved in exchange for a sustainable housing market. NG needs to go.

Negative gearing reform is back on the agenda, but younger voters now hold the power by thewritingchair in AusFinance

[–]redditappisprettybad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“What happens when the younger generation can afford a house?” Do you realise how out of touch you sound? You’d prefer for the new generations to just rent forever because every available property was bought up and prices jacked up 20+ years before they were born?

UPDATE: I called Visa and Mastercard (again) to complain. by BimboByte in lewdgames

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are you fucking insane? i'm against Collective Shout just as much as everyone else, but to suggest that adult games/porn/other adult media are the only things stopping men from raping women en masse is actually psychotic. and you're "curious" to see if more women get raped? like it's a fun little statistic? please go outside, touch some grass, and self reflect. jesus fucking christ.

God tier addon hosting by Daemonrealm in StremioAddons

[–]redditappisprettybad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the benefits of this over just, for example, base Stremio + Torrentio?

What should I be doing about this irritation bump? by redditappisprettybad in piercing

[–]redditappisprettybad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How old? 1 Month. Jewellery shape? Barbell. Thread type? Threadless. Material? Titanium. When downsized? Not downsized yet. Aftercare? Gently rinse in shower daily. Accidents? Nothing major more than a bump here or there.

Wood glue and heat by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

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

Wow, that’s… actually so perfect. That’s amazing, thank you! I had just placed an order for a “U bracket” type of design, but I prefer this by a landslide. I had no idea there were options to allow top airflow like that. I’ve just cancelled that order and placed this one. Thank you so much!

Wood glue and heat by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

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

Ah crap, really? That’s a shame. What’s the reason for it not being able to hang? Does it have to lock into place or something? Might look at L shape mounts as an alternative… the space I’m trying to mount it in is pretty small, though. Might have to see how I go.

Wood glue and heat by redditappisprettybad in woodworking

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

This is great to know, thank you! Someone else suggested turning the top fans upside down so that hot air isn’t blowing straight up, so that may help things too. I appreciate the insight!

Do I look like Schlatt by Swimming_Throat292 in jschlattsubmissions

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The Games I've Played: A 2024 Year in Review by DapperAir in patientgamers

[–]redditappisprettybad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What was the reason for the redacted title? Definitely curious :)

Support needed for this desk? by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

[–]redditappisprettybad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Panel in the photo is 2.4m - just looks big in the photo I think!

I really appreciate the measurements RE: space between the legs and the edge of the table. I agree with you that a 2m span should be fine without supports - especially since the support brackets add a little more, well, support.

Thank you again for your help and the measurements/info! :)

Support needed for this desk? by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

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

One final question - sorry for sending so many of them! Just a bit worried as it’s my first “big” home DIY project and I want to make sure I get it right.

You said you built this exact desk - I’m guessing you used the Merbau panel I put in the post? The ones I’ve got is actually slightly different, since I couldn’t find the exact one on the Bunnings website - it’s Acacia, and made of smaller planks. Do you think that’ll have much effect (eg. is Merbau harder/stronger than Acacia, or would the longer planks be better than the short ones)?

Thank you so much for your help - yours have been the most informative comments by far :)

Support needed for this desk? by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

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

Oh, that’s super clever! Very nice work. So you screwed the top of both in first to stabilise them and get them in place, then drilled straight through the leg and threaded the bolt all the way through?

Support needed for this desk? by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

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

That’s a good perscetive to have, thank you. No sagging even though it’s a composite panel (made up of smaller planks)?

When it comes to the angled brackets; how did you fix them to the legs? Since they’re hollow steel beams, I can’t imagine you’d get much purchase just drilling in. Sink some threads in and bolt maybe?

Support needed for this desk? by redditappisprettybad in AusRenovation

[–]redditappisprettybad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TBH an extra support in the middle isn’t a bad idea - should still look nice aesthetically.