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Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It doesn’t matter if it’s actually very safe to do, it’s the fact that many women have been and are attacked that way so women will always have that fear in the back of their mind. Trying to deny this is going against basic human psychology and behaviour.

You only need to look at the current “man or bear” discussion to see how wrong you are.

Nintendo, Xbox, And PlayStation Have All Now Abandoned Twitter/X Integration in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

They already host their own, XBL and PSN. They don’t want any hassle outside of that. I doubt anyone shared anything to Twitter from consoles anyway.

Ian McKellen On Reprising ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Gandalf Character In Gollum Movie: “If I’m Alive” in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Why can’t they just leave it as it is? The lord of the rings movies were good but we don’t need more. The hobbit series was pretty terrible. I don’t think anyone is clamoring for more. Prequels are garbage that no one wants, and there’s nothing post trilogy anyone would care about.

Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Women don’t generally like riding bikes home after dark through dimly lit streets and parks etc. Pretty universal thing.

Ultrakill dev says it's fine to pirate his game if you don't have money to spare: 'Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it' in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Is it illegal if the creator is saying they’re ok with you getting it for free?

Ultrakill dev says it's fine to pirate his game if you don't have money to spare: 'Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it' in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Why doesn't he just put the game up for free as an option then?

Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (5 children)

So many reasons. Not everyone lives close enough to the city. Not everyone wants to ride a bike. Not everyone has showers available at their work. Not everyone would feel safe riding a bike, especially women. Then there's the big one - the weather.

Helldivers 2 CEO talks DLSS and FSR: 'When you are in a prio meeting and it's more awesome content vs more tech the decision is easy…' in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The people actually making the game disagree with you, but whatever. It’s clear you’ve got no idea.

Helldivers 2 CEO talks DLSS and FSR: 'When you are in a prio meeting and it's more awesome content vs more tech the decision is easy…' in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

You said, and I quote:

No, the tech works content too. A lot.

The people at arrowhead that would implement DLSS do not make content for the game.

Helldivers 2 CEO talks DLSS and FSR: 'When you are in a prio meeting and it's more awesome content vs more tech the decision is easy…' in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Cool! Irrelevant, but cool I guess!

At arrowhead especially, since they literally tell us on their website, the people doing DLSS would not be doing content or art or music or anything other than engine features.

Peter Dutton calls for boycott of Woolworths after Australia Day merchandise dropped in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Peter Dutton calls for boycott of Woolworths after Australia Day merchandise dropped in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Did you see their now ex ceo in there?

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South Sydney Rabbitohs great Nathan Merritt is fighting for his life in hospital after being found unconscious on Friday (www.dailymail.co.uk)
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Dally M Discussion (aussie.zone)
 

FINAL LEADERBOARD:

Kalyn Ponga: 56 points

Shaun Johnson: 55 points

*Scott Drinkwater: 50 points

Nicho Hynes 48 points

Harry Grant: 47 points

Daly Cherry-Evans 46 points

Addin Fonua-Blake 44 points

Dylan Edwards 42 points

Nathan Cleary: 42 points

Payne Haas: 42 points

Isaah Yeo: 42 points

*ineligible due to suspension

Ponga was a worthy winner imo, though SJ was equally worthy. Personally I think Walsh was the best player all year by far though, and him not even pooling in the top 10 shows just how badly judged these awards are. Some other lowlights were:

Harry Grant finishing 5th, only 9 points being the winner. Grant had a shocking year. He was just plain bad. He’s developed an attitude where he gets a bit aggro and goes off his game, he throws so many forward passes it’s not funny, and his attack has gone missing. How he won the best Hooker award I’ll never know.

Hynes in 4th, fairdinkum? They beat one top 8 side all year, and he was nothing special.

Adam Reynolds nowhere to be seen either. Where did all the points go in broncos wins? Seemingly just to the default selection of Haas. He’s good, but he’s getting these points on reputation. He is rarely our

What did everyone else think? best player.

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Mitchell Pearce announces retirement (www.news.com.au)
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The Penrith Panthers are the 2023 Minor Premiers (aussie.zone)
 

Once again the Panthers are the best team through the regular season. Special thanks must go to Kevin Walters’ idiotic decision to rest his whole team to hand them the minor premiership on a silver platter, costing the Broncos their first minor premiership in 23 years. Oh and we’re also now playing our bogey team that has beaten us 14 times in a row instead of the warriors who just got belted by team 14.

Congrats Panthers and panthers fans.

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Live Matches Discussion Round 25 (aussie.zone)
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Players to cover NRL logo on shirts as pay dispute escalates (www.theguardian.com)
 

Really not sure how effective this protest will be, can’t say that not seeing an nrl logo on the jersey while watching an nrl game is going to affect me as a viewer like the player interviews are supposed to.

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Live Match Discussion Round 22: Brisbane vs Sydney (aussie.zone)
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Live Match Discussion: Brisbane vs Souths (aussie.zone)
 

Round 21

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The $600k problem with Matt Lodge’s Sea Eagles deal... and why the NRL is set to act (www.foxsports.com.au)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Somehow Manly have managed to get Matt Lodge, a first grade regular over the last 5 years who was on a $600k a year contract, on a $1000 train and trial contract for the rest of the year.

Hopefully the NRL steps in a puts a stop to this clear abuse of the salary cap.

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NRL admits Titans should have been awarded potential match-winning penalty (www.thechronicle.com.au)
 

Another week another horrible referee blunder costing a team a win. Especially harsh since the Titans were beaten the previous week from giving away a penalty in this exact same scenario.

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State of Origin Game 3 Live Match Discussion (aussie.zone)
 

Here we go!!!!!

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State of Origin Game 3 Pre-Game Talk (aussie.zone)
 

Game 3 is upon us! Who do you predict will win? Where will Gutho end up playing? Will Cook get dropped as rumoured? Will Queensland achieve the rare whitewash? What other insane decisions will Freddy make in his (presumedly) last game as coach?

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