The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

BoneZ · 08-30-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

77F, sunny with a breeze.

90°, humid and dusty. Guess you can't win em all.

redondoaveb · 08-30-2020, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

We got the Samsung. Apparently the washing machine analyzes the load while it's washing it and then communicates with the dryer to set up the most effective drying pattern for that particular load. Smart or marketing bs? Who knows.

So that's where all those voices were coming from. And to think, you gave up drinking for nothing.

BettyZ · 08-30-2020, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

We got the Samsung. Apparently the washing machine analyzes the load while it's washing it and then communicates with the dryer to set up the most effective drying pattern for that particular load. Smart or marketing bs? Who knows.

Sounds like marketing BS. Analyze this load.

BoneZ · 08-30-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

So that's where all those voices were coming from. And to think, you gave up drinking for nothing.

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue

BoneZ · 08-30-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Sounds like marketing BS. Analyze this load.

More salty than expected.

JLarson · 08-30-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Oh yeah. I tried my hardest to hook up with a Polish med student. She had grandma send over bottles of Vodka.

My Grandpa would roll over in his grave if I didnt marry a Polack.

My last serious gf before I met my wife was a Polish belly dancer. Excellent dancer. Very smart, well educated woman.

madwi · 08-30-2020, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

We got the Samsung. Apparently the washing machine analyzes the load while it's washing it and then communicates with the dryer to set up the most effective drying pattern for that particular load. Smart or marketing bs? Who knows.

All that says to me is I gotta turn the darn dryer back on 2 times to dry the sheets.

FL 4Motion · 08-30-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

I think a cash less society is drawing closer and closer !
We are being trained ( nudged ) in that direction ? Question, What percentage Are you guys using cash or card ? Change shortage in your area ? Are you being asked for exact change or a card ?
Next we’ll be seeing sings of “ For the safety of our employees we carry no cash “
I personally use cash as much as possible, don’t want my cc in every store I purchase something from. Now I know all of you young guns think I’m crazy but have any of you been involved with a data breach or had your ID stolen ? Not fun.
IMHO for what it’s worth ( not much ) it’s just another way of tracking / monitoring, and in a free society ....... well you get it

I hope Americans never get the call to turn in our cash and now all transactions are to be done electronically.
Remember the fewer choices = fewer freedoms

Cash is important, and I hate the idea of being monitored by either corps or govt but using a cc makes sense most of the time to help limit Id theft liability online as well as in store purchases. We do try to use cash to pay in person as much as possible whenever it’s a sketchy place or not too sure @bout someplace.

As someone with strong libertarian leanings, I get what you’re saying but passing laws to prevent data mining and profiting off our info, esp with no reimbursement or realistic ability to opt out is probably the best solution.

Too much “security” (govt take) and money (Corp take) at stake so our citizens right to relative anonymity and privacy take a back seat as usual.

FL 4Motion · 08-30-2020, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'm already on page 3 of the pick-up list, so it doesn't really matter to me. I will admit the idea of moving to South America is intriguing. I've looked at Ecuador as probably the best place to go....

Everyone always talks about this but for all our problems at least we still have a written down govt/societal document/principles that put our individual liberties and rights first.

Most less governmentally and corporately “intrusive” countries also have FAR fewer protections and guaranteed rights for the individual. Make sure your bag of bribe money never runs low either.

FL 4Motion · 08-30-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Yeah, that's pretty much my point. The best you can do is limit where some of your data can be stolen from, short of abandoning society altogether (which has its appeal some most days). I also don't think it's a nefarious plot, but my libertarian leanings include not enjoying having my data sold.

THIS!

We are a few common sense privacy respecting laws/regulations away from making this far less of an issue. Problem is this directly pits profit against our individual freedoms, only the former pays lobbyists and politicians. The latter is the bs lip service those same folks spew while grabbing sacks of cash and selling us all out with a smile.

As far as nefarious plot or not, my take is it started out not at all in a nefarious way from the govt side but they quickly realized the potential benefits so there is now an active push, is this now nefarious?, to keep and expand the serveilance state.

It was always nefarious from the get go as far as corps wre concerned. We are the cash cow to be milked and slaughtered. Keep them docile and believing the apps and social media and modern conveniences are actually for them when in fact WE, our data are the commodity. Those cows in the field probably think the ranchers are the best thing ever right up until the point that they get slaughtered.

FL 4Motion · 08-30-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

One of my ideas about a cashless economy is the government has direct knowledge of every cent you’re worth.
With The socialists tendencies of people in the country, It’s not too far off to say that, if they were in power and decided that, you had too much in your account &” for the social good and for people who don’t have as much “ or to satisfy the National debt we’re going to only let you keep x amount …just saying

I know I’m half craZy but I’m having a good time

Wouldn’t the fourth amendment prevent this? We have to put more faith in our abilities to maintain a free and fair society based on our constitution and bill of rights, and the court system that must follow them. Not perfect but better than anywhere else. Also our right to vote, this ensures our freedoms.

Oh, and coequal branches of govt and divided govt too.

eastwest2300 · 08-30-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I like to think of it as tasks to keep you busy and something to focus your energy on.

whateva

FL 4Motion · 08-30-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I think the socialist angle is overplayed and overstated, but I'll admit that probably depends on where you live. A lot of people in my age range and in my area have a good bit of anger towards what they see as government overreach and poor use of funds - they're into things like paid education, but it's always AS OPPOSED TO things like spending on more military. If the parties in power were truly in favor of reducing government spending as opposed to increasing it (but increasing it for military on the Right and Programs on the Left) most of my contemporaries are in favor of that. Quite a few people are also sick of corporate welfare (again something that both left and right agree on).

Again, THIS! You are en fuego esta dia mi amigo.

madwi · 08-30-2020, 08:13 PM

Getting a little better at the process.

Basecoat looks pretty good.

eastwest2300 · 08-30-2020, 08:14 PM

i dont like it dude

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