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Re: It’s only beer

Mr Omneo — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:19:16 -0000

A phone free beer night sounds good to me, tho I've nowt much interesting to share. Some impy stouts?

Re: The Big Bang Theory season 10 episode 9 review: The Geology Elevation

Mr Omneo — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:47:52 -0000

I have to admit, I'm a habit watcher. I doubt I'll miss it when it goes but I feel that having invested in every episode so far I'll keep taking the 25 minute hit each episode gives.

Re: Stephen Kinnock: Veto threats on article 50 are misguided and toxic

Mr Omneo — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:24:17 -0000

It depends on their reasons for voting Leave. If it was because of the lies they were told then yes, I'd consider them gullible although i didn't refer to anyone as gullible or a fool. You chose to infer that.

Re: Stephen Kinnock: Veto threats on article 50 are misguided and toxic

Mr Omneo — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:18:33 -0000

Saying the result was "close, but clear." doesn't take into account the reality that a lot of people voted based on half-truths and lies. Yes the remain side used some scare tactics and rather naively assumed everyone was 'smart' enough to know what side their bread was buttered.

Instead what we ended up with was Leave campaigners promising the earth; stop immigration, 'take back control', money for the NHS, remaining in the single market, ending VAT on fuel, etc. etc

It is these lies and half-truths that persuaded a great many to vote Leave, not to mention the sizeable number who voted Leave as a 'protest' vote thinking it would never happen.

This is why a lot of 'Remainers' are unhappy and to skirt over that and say it was a 'clear' victory for the Leave campaign is laughable.

Re: THE LATEST: What All Big Bang Theory Fans Ought To Know About Season 10… This Changes Everything

Mr Omneo — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:35:38 -0000

It needs to be allowed to go out to pasture gracefully. I watch it now more out of habit, it's 20 mins of not having to think. Hard taking actors seriously who struggle to keep a straight face on scene. Complacency.

Re: How to call out bad beer

Mr Omneo — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 05:19:26 -0000

Highly relevant Pete and not just for beer. Every day I see someone on Twitter go off on the deep end, all guns blazing to complain. I tend not to bother complaining too loudly about what I perceive as 'bad beer' as I sometimes feel it's my wonky taste buds although when I have it has often been met with a far too defensive attitude.

The classic example I had was buying a pint of ale in a 'trendy' E17 hostelry. It was clearly off, 3 people in my group agreed. I took it to the bar and politely asked if anyone else had complained because it tasted awful. The staff member tried some, puckered his lips and said 'Yuck!', 2 other staff did the same then the manager came along, tried it, made a disgusted face and said it seemed ok and no one else had complained. The end result was I had to pay for another pint because 'no one else had complained'. I seldom go there now, not that they care I'm sure!

The attitude for a many it seems is, slag off XYZ, have your friends RT the hell out of it in the hope XYZ gives you free stuff to shut you up or your friends slap you on the back for 'taking on the man' even if 'the man' is a one person outfit run from their garden shed.

Re: Luther series 4 episode 2 review

Mr Omneo — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:23:44 -0000

I didn't realise it was only a 2 parter. I was quite excited watching last week's episode and was looking forward to seeing it progress but then after tonight I kinda wish I hadn't bothered as it just felt they'd put too much into it. On balance I think they could have done without the serial killer plot, the only thing it added to the story was gore and way to get Luther in to things.

Re: Tweekly.fm — Facebook Publishing

Mr Omneo — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 05:06:12 -0000

Thanks! You just reminded me that I miss the preview option. I meant if I had moment where I indulged in my Taylor Swift & Britney playlists I could avoid telling the world by ;)

Re: Tweekly.fm — Facebook Publishing

Mr Omneo — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:55:03 -0000

I would opt for C. As I know you'll provide understandable instructions, spending a little time configuring things to set it up should be a one time affair so worth it. Although hopefully FB don't keep changing things at their end that breaks things a la their wordpress plugin!

Re: Tweekly.fm | Post your Last.fm data to social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Mr Omneo — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:43:10 -0000

Thanks Scott, That would probably be good for people like me who use stupidly complex passwords and so seldom log on from a mobile due to the hassle of trying to put in a 16 character+ passwords in asterisks ;-}

Re: Tweekly.fm | Post your Last.fm data to social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Mr Omneo — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:37:58 -0000

What exactly would the app do?

Re: The Worst Looking Celebrity Body Parts

Mr Omneo — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:29:18 -0000

I can only assume Nahlia Jones is an intern desperate for work (not that this would look good on anyone's CV) or the publisher of this online rag is blackmailing her to write such childish, bullying, body shaming claptrap. Did someone say, "Hey, go find some unflattering photos of celebs online and write some comments that are guaranteed to upset EVERYONE so we can lots of clicks. If you get enough maybe we'll let you write something real."

Every comment was puerile, offensive and uncalled for. I couldn't find Nahlia on twitter to ask her why she was willing to put her name to this so either it's a nom de plume or she's rightfully embarrassed. or perhaps so arrogant she thinks 'job well done' :/

Re: alice glass | read | i-D

Mr Omneo — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:11:30 -0000

I love(d) Crystal Castles, seeing them at Brixton and at one of the O2 Wireless festivals in Hyde Park. So much energy came screeching out of the speakers it was impossible not to be affected by it.

I'm quite excited by the prospect of solo Alice Glass, this article confirms my notion that she's a strong, independent woman who is unafraid to do her own thing and I can't wait!

Re: Google denies alleged leak claiming AdSense is stealing money from publishers, calls it ‘complete fiction’

Mr Omneo — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:28:26 -0000

All sounds so very familiar. I had a long standing individual adsense account banned, just after it started accruing some decent money, blue level if you went by the 'leak' letter (and a week before month-end). I was told to appeal but it's hard to appeal against a breach of their T&Cs when you don't know what it is that caused the violation.

I then opened a company account (allowed under their T&Cs) 3 weeks in with a sizeable balance built up they suspended my account with no reason. i didn't bother appealing as it felt obvious they would just keep the money and refuse to give a proper explanation.

Re: Studio Ghibli double bill event: choose the second film!

Mr Omneo — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:12:25 -0000

Argh! Tough choice, are you sure it can only be one? ;)

Grave of Fireflies for me

Re: Japan, South Korea to discuss 'comfort women' almost 70 years after World War II

Mr Omneo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:12:01 -0000

Reading through some of the comments it's obvious not many bother themselves with the facts. No surprise there, it is the internet after all.

I was at the Japanese embassy today and spoke with some of the NGO workers and media about the talks being held today.

So, the so called agreement that Japan talks about, last year the SK minister went through and made available copies of the documents and there was no mention of the comfort women in them.

It is true that money was offered to the comfort women but they turned it down because it wasn't money from the Japanese Government, it was money that Japanese citizens had donated. These ladies want official acknowledgement and recompense, not the money from citizens (although you can argue that the money will ultimately come from citizens taxes etc) it's the principle.

Why did it take until the '90s for this issue to come to light? They were ashamed, some of their family didn't know and they wanted to save them the embarrassment, put yourself in their shoes, would you want people to know what you were forced to do?

I know few will pay any mind to what I've said but if even 1 of you chooses to use your fingers to search for information rather than hammering out invective with no consideration of the facts it'll be worthwhile.

Re: Kandy Pen Review

Mr Omneo — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:49:12 -0000

I do like vaping me some dry herbs and I love my Arizer solo but that shits not near as stealthy as the SkyCloud. If i were fortunate enough to score it you know I'd treat it right ;)

Re: Why America Must Say No to Scotland’s Independence From Great Britain

Mr Omneo — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:51:30 -0000

I'm more annoyed he thinks we drink Whiskey and not Whisky. Perhaps he's imbibed a drop too much of the former?

Re: London’s New Crop Of Affordable Homes Not That Affordable

Mr Omneo — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 05:30:31 -0000

Reminds me of the time I enquired about the "affordable" housing at the Olympic Village. I was turned down for a one bed flat because my income was insufficient. I had naively thought that when they said they were 70% market rent they'd be within my reach.

It transpired they were looking for someone earning £41,500pa which may be affordable for some people but not many people I know and sadly well outwith my third sector salary.

Weirdly however they told me I could probably get a mortgage, arranged through their 'independent' financial advisor, if I wanted to buy a share in one. Not sure how that was going to work.

Re: MasterCard denies enforcing Brits coverage-for-tickets rule

Mr Omneo — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:03:04 -0000

Are they taking these brides directly from the alter?

Re: The SNP's hypocrisy on "politicising" sporting occasions

Mr Omneo — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:25:59 -0000

I hardly count waving the Saltire flag when a Scot wins a tennis match is political, If it were a SNP flag then I'd say your argument had merit.

Are you saying that anyone waving the St George's cross is also polticising sporting events?

Re: Urban Legend | How the Bombay cupcake survived

Mr Omneo — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:40:51 -0000

I'm not sure. Asa child I remember baking fairty cakes that had icing on top. I'd argue that cup cakes are no more than fairy cakes 2.0

Re: Company claims CAPTCHA-breaking AI breakthrough

Mr Omneo — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:02:18 -0000

I'm pleased to hear that Vicarious have 'cracked' the Captcha, maybe now I can buy tickets without needing 6 attempts are deciphering the code

Re: Competition: Win £50 to spend at ASOS

Mr Omneo — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:56:54 -0000

I'm in it to win it! (hopefully)

Re: StyleFake: British Lifestyle Blog. : I think I like a man who is nearly as old as my Dad:

Mr Omneo — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:06:50 -0000

Great! You finally decide older men are in vogue and you ignore me, who has been waiting how long to ask you out? ;)