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by Finn
Fri 06 Oct, 2023 21.14
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: What's going on with all this gender stuff?
Replies: 22
Views: 6168

Re: What's going on with all this gender stuff?

Now, I will admit, I don't follow any of it too closely I'd suggest doing some reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender isn't the worst place to start You are, of course free to express your opinions/beliefs, but I would also suggest preparedness to accept that this is a complex area.
by Finn
Sat 11 Mar, 2023 21.57
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The unofficial motorway services thread
Replies: 20
Views: 8398

Re: The unofficial motorway services thread

Yeah most of them have a back/unofficial gate. They are often protected by a barrier now to stop them being used as unofficial junctions. Others just have a no entry sign at both sides (which those 'in the know' ignore). Strensham Southbound is accessible from the local roads and the barrier has be...
by Finn
Tue 28 Feb, 2023 18.17
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Yet another Morrisons thread
Replies: 1179
Views: 526306

Re: Yet another Morrisons thread

cwathen wrote: Mon 27 Feb, 2023 13.48 of dubious DDA compliance
Just for reference, the Equality Act of 2010 superseded the DDA ;)
by Finn
Thu 20 Jan, 2022 19.33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Coronavirus - Strange times
Replies: 635
Views: 184242

Re: Coronavirus - Strange times

It's a bit like the 'hygiene theatre' of being asked to clean your trolley handle on the way into a store.

I stopped bothering with that some time back.
by Finn
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 17.47
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Coronavirus - Strange times
Replies: 635
Views: 184242

Re: Coronavirus - Strange times

Jonwo wrote: Thu 06 Jan, 2022 20.27 I wonder which will be the first country to stop publishing daily numbers of cases, hospitalisation and deaths? I reckon no one will drop it entirely but I can see it being phased out.
I wouldn't be in the slightest bit surprised it was the UK. Or at least England.
by Finn
Sat 11 Dec, 2021 21.07
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Coronavirus - Strange times
Replies: 635
Views: 184242

Re: Coronavirus - Strange times

Totally agree with you about lanyards. Feels a bit yellow Jew badge to me. I'm sure this came from an empathetic place, but it's hugely insensitive to compare wearing a lanyard for not being able to wear a mask (and I completely understand there are many reasons why some people are unable to wear a...
by Finn
Sat 04 Dec, 2021 21.34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Coronavirus - Strange times
Replies: 635
Views: 184242

Re: Coronavirus - Strange times

cdd wrote: Sat 04 Dec, 2021 13.08 How many people are properly wearing an effective mask? <50%, in my observation. I therefore think most people are indifferent.
The examples I've listed above note that even plain cloth masks are effective. Obviously not as effective as medical grade, but still better than no mask.
by Finn
Sat 04 Dec, 2021 21.32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Coronavirus - Strange times
Replies: 635
Views: 184242

Re: Coronavirus - Strange times

I was strongly against reimposing mandatory masks because, aside from it being demonstrably obvious that they don't do anything, they are a restriction. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776536 https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-07-08-oxford-covid-19-study-face-masks-and-coverings-work...
by Finn
Wed 17 Nov, 2021 20.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Masks
Replies: 36
Views: 11963

Re: Masks

Alexia wrote: Wed 17 Nov, 2021 17.07 I've finally found some which are comfortable to wear and which don't make me feel claustrophobic.
*ahem*

Link please?
by Finn
Wed 06 Oct, 2021 20.34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Currys PC World Dixons Carphone Warehouse Team Knowhow to become "Currys"
Replies: 24
Views: 10186

Re: Currys PC World Dixons Carphone Warehouse Team Knowhow to become "Currys"

Manchester's White City branch has had the rebrand for at least a couple of weeks now. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Currys/@53.462365,-2.2829685,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPX3H5xNjoHbwQfA_kZjGdBz-lEG9R4gmUeeJzL!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPX3H5xNjoHbw...
by Finn
Sat 18 Sep, 2021 21.39
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Mystery Bags and official food waste thread
Replies: 8
Views: 3541

Re: Mystery Bags and official food waste thread

I got two veggie burritos from BarBurrito for £5.20 the other day.

I may get a veggie carvery for £3.50 next week.