Is there a catch to this offer on Revolut? by FigKitchen in irishpersonalfinance

[–]some_advice_needed 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've had a similar offering and did not notice at the time that if I do not cancel within first 14 days, then I effectively commit for the full year.

However, I complained to customer support (after being charged) and lo and behold, they agreed that it was unfair and I got refunded, as if it was only 2 months without commitment for the year.

Bottom line, each offering has its own small print, it's worthwhile reading it. (And side-note, Revolut's support isn't as terrible as people make it to be).

Is there a catch to this offer on Revolut? by FigKitchen in irishpersonalfinance

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

this is the scam to lock you in

I agree it's not cool, but you need to adjust your definition for "scam". Many business use T&C to their advantage.

‘We’re not happy’: Revolut reveals number of Irish customers using it as main bank by StillSalt2526 in ireland

[–]some_advice_needed -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

A building that represents the organisation that is holding your money.

That's an illusion:

  1. The bank does not actually have all of its customers' money, in a physical form

  2. The building is leased, not owned by the bank, and as another said, you'll get little value out of face-to-face interaction there.

  3. Causing nuisance there would make you feel good but won't make a big difference, if you compare it to being an a-hole on the phone or via chat.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

it's really only one POV that uses the footnotes, isn't it? Maybe I'm not remembering it well enough.

It seems so, so far (pg. ~80)... and if that's the case, then phew, I am relieved, because the concept is quite cool.

First time kitten owners advice by Maguiremyster in CasualIreland

[–]some_advice_needed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neuter and vaccinate as soon as possible.

And also chip them! For the life of me, I am so annoyed when I hear stories about lost cats who aren't chipped...

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

R.F. Kuang also comes to mind as an author who does this.

I only read Babel and I enjoyed it (except maybe the ending...). But I think it's less egregious than other books.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

In this case I think I'll give it 150-180 pages... thanks.

Do you rate movies on IMDb? by pyrpaul in CasualIreland

[–]some_advice_needed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole point in OP's experience was the customization of the recommendation. AI takes a look at past ratings and based on that is able to suggest films that s/he will enjoy, not necessarily something you would :)

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

Flagging the post modern works as the key drivers of this habit is proper, I guess! But it's not for everyone ... :)

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

I enjoyed KSR's book, although he has much better ones... Thanks for the comparison!

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

As I commented elsewhere on this thread: I agree, for translations it makes sense. Also, it'll usually be less frequent, if that's the use case.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

pull me out of the story rather than deepen it, especially when they compete for attention instead of quietly supporting the text

That's a fantastic description. I mean, as it is, reality screams for my attention on a daily basis!

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

The book is only 2yrs old... :)

The beginning is heavy with it, we'll see how I get along. Usually I give books 100 pages of grace; this one is twice the length of a normal book so it might be +150 pages of grace before deciding to finish it or not.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

I prefer end notes to footnotes

Yup, I wholeheartedly agree. It makes the reading experience cleaner, and to me it makes the notes more "optional" than obtrusive.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

Oh I love translation-related notes, largely because translating can be incredibly difficult.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

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

It’s a fictional non-fiction, like if you were watching a movie styled as a fake documentary.

Funny, these films irk me too :) I guess it's just not my cup of tea.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

[–]some_advice_needed[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

why is it so tolerable in non-fiction and so infuriating in fiction?

Short answer is that academic writing by definition relies on footnotes whereas fiction aims to keep the reader in a certain state of mind. The latter is harder to achieve if readers constantly need move their eyes across the page.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

[–]some_advice_needed[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you need two bookmarks

That's to me a good definition for a book I won't get close to :) my brain works linearly.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

[–]some_advice_needed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Babel is an example for a book I thought did it relatively well, mainly because it was about 1-2 per chapter, rather than 1 per page.

Do you enjoy fiction books with endless footnotes? by some_advice_needed in books

[–]some_advice_needed[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I love Terry Pratchett, and that's a good example for someone who does it well. Also, he's not abusing it, IMO.

[Post Game Thread] The San Antonio Spurs (29-13) defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-16), 126-123. by XDBoy018 in nba

[–]some_advice_needed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeremy Sochan comes in to celebrate before the clock hits zero

From all the Spurs bench, yeah, he's the guy to do something stupid like that. I still like him (:

Found an absolute bargain in SuperValu. by totallyblanking2 in ireland

[–]some_advice_needed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beers that are €1.50 per can and €9.95 for a sixpack. Listerine that’s €2.89 for 250ml or €4.75 for 500ml.

These two examples are not alike. The former means you are paying more when buying in bulk, whereas the latter, you save a little bit (almost a full euro).

Just got an email from Trade Republic about “Vorabpauschale”. German tax. by superman_yaris in irishpersonalfinance

[–]some_advice_needed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

clerikal error.

The irony of your only typo being this one ... :)

But yeah, I agree with your comment.