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- Comment on Britain’s illegal e-bike boom: desperation, delivery drivers – and unthinkable danger 2 days ago:
well, it depends how that motorcycle is ridden. Most motorcycles have license and insurance requirements. I wonder why these should not?
- Comment on Britain’s illegal e-bike boom: desperation, delivery drivers – and unthinkable danger 3 days ago:
Well, then it’s a motorcycle. Easy.
- Comment on Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un 3 days ago:
Dan that pushed so hard for China to make Victoria’s roads?
The same dan that wanted China’s roads so badly in Australia, that the federal government had to step in and stop him.
What an absolute surprise to find him cuddling up with Xi, after he left politics.
The same dan that now gets paid by the Chinese as a ‘consultant’.
I’m shocked i tell ya. Shocked.
Nothing untoward going on here.
- Comment on Daniel Andrews criticised after attending China military parade and posing with Kim Jong-Un and Vladimir Putin 3 days ago:
The guy that pushed so hard for China to make Victoria’s roads?
The same dan that wanted China’s roads so badly in Australia, that the federal government had to step in and stop him.
What an absolute surprise to find him cuddling up with Xi, after he left politics.
I’m shocked i tell ya. Shocked.
- Comment on Fairgame$ Has Been Canceled, Too, According to Michael Pachter, Who Says Sony Has ‘Lost Its Way’ 3 weeks ago:
Exclusives are cancer to gamers, and lock people into ecosystems. All games should be available on all appropriate platforms, for greater consumer choice.
- Comment on Sixt wants to store a scan of my face 3 weeks ago:
Basically everyone
- Comment on what video game deserves to be in a museum? 5 weeks ago:
Awesome effort.
- Comment on Bob Katter refuses to swear oath to King Charles 1 month ago:
I’d hate to do it. However, the king is the legal head of state. Still.
- Comment on Reddit bought a giant ad in Paris, urging young french people to create an account 1 month ago:
The guy that used to mod /r/jailbait? Yup. That guy.
- Comment on [DJ Khaled voice] Anotha one 1 month ago:
There’s a YouTube?!
- Comment on Canadian creator Peter Liepa - The story of how Boulder Dash was created 1 month ago:
This is an excellent read. Thank you!
- Comment on Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C 1 month ago:
Chuckles in Australia
- Comment on The Forgotten Prehistoric War That Killed 95% Of All Men 1 month ago:
Roger
- Comment on 1 month ago:
It’s the literal definition of grind. I wanted to love it, but the grind was insane.
- Comment on Hmmm who could it possibly be? 2 months ago:
I thought they only sold brown-colored sugar.
- Comment on In Canada, Nintendo is increasing the price of the original Nintendo Switch. 2 months ago:
Retroid Pocket 5
- Comment on BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker 2 months ago:
Excellent points
- Comment on BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker 2 months ago:
Read that article though about the batteries used. Interestingly, they sell the and model in China for 1/3 of the price they seek it to the UK market.
There’s room for a LOT lower prices.
- Comment on Why do people like Mario Kart? 2 months ago:
No, I only enjoyed the sims at the time.
I’m older, and life has gotten busy.
My friend’s son is into it in a big way. I’ve used his full sit down simulator. It’s impressive.
Stunt Car Racer. Now that was impressive back in the day, also.
- Comment on Why do people like Mario Kart? 2 months ago:
When the Nintendo kids were playing that, i was hitting Sega Rally, Geoff Crammond’s Formula One Grand Prix, and Destruction Derby.
Let’s just say Mario Cart was not for me.
- Comment on Hong Kong's Removal Of Taiwan-Made Video Game Actually Spread The Game Further, Developer Says 2 months ago:
Streisand effect in full effect.
- Comment on Woodside's North West Shelf, Australia's largest gas project, approved for life extension to 2070 3 months ago:
How much tax will they pay? And what are they paying us to extract it?
- Comment on GOG News for Gaming/Linux/Steam Deck 3 months ago:
I often buy a game in steam, then think “I didn’t check GOG!!!”.
They should really be supported. Drm free. Love it.
Gotta get in the habit of checking GOG
- Comment on 2025 Vote Compass Australia Post-Election Survey 3 months ago:
I’m sure there’s a lewd joke there somewhere.
- Comment on ‘The Pitt’ star Isa Briones loves the discourse around Dr. Santos: ‘I just want people to feel something viscerally’ 3 months ago:
That sign behind her… that’s definitely feeling something
- Comment on Looking for a local co-op game to play with my SO (Steam Deck) 4 months ago:
The whole series is great. But two Crowns is multi player. But, thinking, might only be split screen on one device?
- Comment on Looking for a local co-op game to play with my SO (Steam Deck) 4 months ago:
Check out Kingdom Two Crowns. Absolutely brilliant
- Comment on Transferred overseas drivers licenses for permanent residents are no longer valid - don’t get done 4 months ago:
The title is apparently misleading.
Here is a copy-pasta:
“Permanent residents in Australia who use their overseas licence on Aussie roads…”
- Comment on A lobby group representing Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Uber, and X has urged the US Government to take aim at Australian laws 4 months ago:
Always has been
- Comment on Adam Bandt says the Greens can deliver ‘real change’ – but the party should choose its battles more wisely 4 months ago:
They’re important.
The libs and Labor are owned by the miners and the gambling industry.
We need to cut the income to the corrupt duopoly, and the threat of the greens is real