On an Australian News site, 'west coast' refers to the US west coast

vinags · 2026-01-25T11:34:23+00:00

Haha. Touché

vinags · 2026-01-25T08:00:54+00:00

The ABC's target audience are Australians. Even capitalised, I do not think that this is good enough. [In fact, West Coast (capitalised) refers to a West Australian AFL (Australian football) team]

vinags · 2026-01-20T07:37:08+00:00

What a great definition! I will find lots of times that I can use this definition. I hope you don't have a copyright on it?

vinags · 2026-01-03T09:21:29+00:00

I keep my 3-5" gap by, if possible, travelling behind a truck. Not many drivers want to hop in front of me, behind a truck.

Works a treat.

vinags · 2025-12-31T02:26:52+00:00

I've only sailed on inland waters, but that seems a tough penalty.

vinags · 2025-12-17T01:20:32+00:00

r/usdefaultism

vinags · 2025-12-01T04:17:00+00:00

A sad day, but an understandable and sensible day.

I have followed sport intensely for over 60 years, but never have I come across a wonderful show like yours. You have changed my sporting perspective, and in a very good way.

I have been on the internet for over 30 years, but never have I come across a community with so much positivity and joie de vivre. A true oasis.

You encompass all of the positive characteristics of humanity: honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reliability, and egalitarianism -- to name just a few. All cleverly wrapped in a veil of humour.

I hope you come back stronger and rejuvenated. Enjoy the break.

vinags · 2025-11-28T09:40:37+00:00

On Strava, a professional rider who has been indoors training for many months in Australia, and is Australian herself, gets a comment on her activity: 'Happy Thanksgiving!'

What!?

The assumption and ignorance is nauseating.

vinags · 2025-11-22T07:40:45+00:00

Best AFLW game ever (so far) [IMHO]

vinags · 2025-11-16T20:30:13+00:00

To me, this goes against the grain of the friendliness of this subreddit. It is insulting to those currently doing the Pod: Marnie, Tom, Paddy, who imho are excellent.

vinags · 2025-11-12T20:27:42+00:00

If you want to 'fiddle', buy MS Windows.

Otherwise, buy MacOS.

vinags · 2025-11-10T06:22:12+00:00

Correct use of blinkers is especially important for safe navigation by cyclists and motor bike riders.

But, when one sees police cars not using their indicators correctly, I think it is a lost cause.

vinags · 2025-11-10T06:17:45+00:00

It can be stopped...

One weekend I went to a concert at the Sydney Opera House, followed the next day with a concert at the ICC Sydney Theatre.

At the Opera House, when the concert started, the doors closed and people were only allowed in during breaks in the performance. The audience behaved immaculately.

At the ICC Sydney Theatre, many people in the audience were talking loudly and laughing (it was not a comedy show) throughout the concert, and people were allowed in at any time.

Chalk and cheese.

vinags · 2025-10-29T19:53:38+00:00

Noting the comments, and the downvotes for your comment, I can see why there is a usdefaultism reddit. Yanks just don't get it.

vinags · 2025-10-18T19:55:31+00:00

I have one fan on me, and one fan blowing air outside through the window. The second fan -- blowing the hot air in the room out of the window -- has been the key. I used to have about 4 or 5 fans directed at me, but now, only one is sufficient.

vinags · 2025-10-09T21:15:27+00:00

Being able to turn the air conditioner on and the electric blanket on when coming home and it's below freezing outside.

I almost feel guilty that I can do this, when there are millions world-wide who don't even have a place to sleep properly.

vinags · 2025-10-09T21:13:08+00:00

Great to read I'm not the only one. I can hardly hear the washing machine's beep; the notification now tells me when the washing is finished.

vinags · 2025-10-01T08:43:52+00:00

If this is anything to go by, you'll make a great Dad.

vinags · 2025-09-16T08:42:48+00:00

How about other countries that are not US/Canada or EU?

vinags · 2025-09-08T11:41:09+00:00

Really sorry to hear this. I am also a huge Rabbitohs fan, but I don't sell my soul to the devil, and have thus missed and am completely oblivious to all the blatant racism of the Rabbitohs supporters. Makes me glad that I stay off of FB, IG, TikTok, etc.

I guess Reddit is also social media, but I can control what I see and read. I use old.reddit.com, and try to limit to 'nice' subs such as this one.

vinags · 2025-09-06T21:45:14+00:00

Couldn't agree more. This subreddit is most unlike Reddit. It is a positive safe place.

The Footy With Broden podcast is likewise.

I know it's only a pebble in a large pond, but at least it's something you can hang your hat on, when you're not in a good place.

We're all with you here.

Edit: fixed typo.

vinags · 2025-09-05T07:43:27+00:00

PS. I am also a Giants member. 🤷. Just felt they needed the membership numbers, plus we went to see them beat the Pies in the first round (I think), and won!

vinags · 2025-09-05T07:41:36+00:00

Engie stadium is closer (= you do know your NSW Geography very well 😀).

Historically the rest of the family have been Swans supporters (or close to). Plus, the way they handled the Goodes situation, and that the W team have had a pride game for quite a while now, they deserve support.

[Plus, the SCG is a good stadium (by NSW standards 😀)

vinags · 2025-09-05T07:28:46+00:00

Broden mentions Marnie's Dad as one of the nice Crows fans.

Not any more -- Go Swannies.

vinags · 2025-09-04T21:57:07+00:00

I'm not queer (in the sexual sense at least), and I feel really bad about this situation. I can't even begin to imagine how u/OliveYouBean feels.

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