okwithmydecay

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[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 1 points 15 hours ago

While I'm not a fan of Substack, the article is written by Jim Waterson, who is a reputable journalist.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 6 points 3 days ago

I'm not sure if you've read the article, but neither myself nor the author of the article is blaming the animals.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That was my original point. The artist or promoter is able to set the face value price, but Ticketmaster adds fees on top.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 9 points 3 days ago

As a dog owner, this is something I've thought about, and while I should not need to justify my decision to have a dog, I would argue that because we have a dog, my partner and I take less flights, and opt for dog friendly travel holidays by train.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 5 points 3 days ago

The article states that the government will regulate the fees that can be charged on top of the face value.

Under the plan, which could form part of next year’s King’s speech, anyone selling a ticket will not be allowed to charge more than they paid for it. Resale platforms will be allowed to charge fees on top of that price. These extras will also be limited, to ensure that they can’t be inflated artificially to offset profits forfeited owing to the legislation. The scale of the ceiling on service fees is yet to be determined.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 2 points 3 days ago (6 children)

Isn't it the artist or promoter who set the face value price?

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Thanks for asking. I do enjoy the taste of beer and wine, and prefer it over the taste of soft drink. Having tried lots of alcohol free beers, I do think they're very good these days, and I'm a big fan of Botivo.

Alcohol-free wine still has a way to go, I sometimes grab a bottle from the supermarket, and find it quite reasonably priced. It doesn't taste quite like wine, but for me it tastes better than soft drinks.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

For some people, myself included, drinking is about the ritual and the social aspect, rather than necessarily getting drunk. When I go to a pub, I want to have a beer, but I don't always want to deal with a hangover the next day, particularly during the working week.

In some ways it's not that different from people who have decaffeinated coffee. It's not any cheaper, but you still get to enjoy the experience of drinking coffee.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 33 points 2 weeks ago

It's certainly drawing the battle lines for the election, particularly with the Greens being the most popular party for voters under 50.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

These aren't my recipes, this is just something I cooked last night. I ended up substituting the lentils for chickpeas, which I also roasted in the oven for a little bit to make them crispy.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He could definitely take on Farage, and he's already been compared to him by Labour's Harriet Harman.

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