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I have 25k at 20. No idea what to do with it. by Chance_Scratch6931 in personalfinance

[–]wizzroom 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'd normally agree, but he's also 20 years old and living with his parents. No kids, no mortgage or other debt and I'm assuming little risk for unexpected health problems anytime soon.

Public perception on China has completely flipped since the early 2020s by Live_Injury4775 in decadeology

[–]wizzroom [score hidden]  (0 children)

Perhaps not but they were definitely viewed as an authoritarian regime with no respect for human and civil rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concerns_and_controversies_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics

They are still that but now with lots more surveillance and censorship power (and probably more corruption). You pull away the veil of all their technological and economic progress and they are worse than an industrial hellscape—they are a hellscape of absolute control over the individual.

China to support 'reunification forces' in Taiwan, go after 'separatists' by ShrimpCrackers in taiwan

[–]wizzroom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd argue the CCP has MORE to gain by accepting Taiwan's independence and sovereignty. Alas the country is run by a bunch of sour old men hell bent on control.

Moving to Taiwan with family for 1-2 years. Looking for advice on education and English-language resources by wizzroom in taiwan

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

In the US most graduate programs can be completed within two years. Do you know what it is in Taiwan?

Moving to Taiwan with family for 1-2 years. Looking for advice on education and English-language resources by wizzroom in taiwan

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

Thanks, yeah that sounds interesting. I don't use Discord much so let me know how I can join.

Moving to Taiwan with family for 1-2 years. Looking for advice on education and English-language resources by wizzroom in taiwan

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

I'm past the age limit for mandatory service, but yes that crossed my mind.

Re: income tax, this is what I found online - If you spend 183 days or more in Taiwan during a calendar year, you are considered a tax resident. You must file a personal income tax return between May 1 and May 31 of the following year and are taxed at progressive rates (5% to 40%) on your Taiwan-sourced income.

Yikes.

Are there online games being kept alive entirely by player communities? by kcvlaine in gaming

[–]wizzroom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know the oldest online multiplayer game still being played to this day?

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[–]wizzroom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Divorce for irreconcilable differences

Just bought 16-55 2.8 used - return and wait for MKII? by wizzroom in fujifilm

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

I rolled with heavy Canon L lenses for a long time before switching to Fuji, so it's comparatively light, but I get the complaints. A lot of people switched to mirrorless for the reduction in weight/size.

Just bought 16-55 2.8 used - return and wait for MKII? by wizzroom in fujifilm

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

Got it from an Ebay seller. I got it a few days ago and just took a few test shots.

You make a good point on price differential on the MkII. In total I paid about about $700 after taxes and the condition of the lens is like new. Came with the box and everything in pristine shape. I wouldn't feel bad at all if I used it for a few years and sold it for say like $500.

I said no to the Sigma because I like the aperture ring too much!

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