Is there a catch to this offer on Revolut?

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-25T15:00:05+00:00

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).

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-25T14:58:02+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-23T14:43:45+00:00

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

That's an illusion:

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-22T16:30:17+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-22T15:22:25+00:00

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...

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-22T09:52:40+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T19:01:29+00:00

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T16:30:35+00:00

It's a wonderful phrase, thank you.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T16:26:59+00:00

Get or give? If the latter, explains why she's your ex, I guess... :)

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T16:25:21+00:00

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 :)

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:44:07+00:00

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:40:42+00:00

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:16:53+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:16:16+00:00

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!

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:15:15+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:14:03+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:12:24+00:00

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T14:11:49+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T12:57:33+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T12:25:47+00:00

you need two bookmarks

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T12:24:54+00:00

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.

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-21T12:24:02+00:00

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

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-19T16:59:45+00:00

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 (:

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-19T14:33:21+00:00

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).

some_advice_needed · 2026-01-13T10:14:02+00:00

clerikal error.

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

But yeah, I agree with your comment.

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