• StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    16·
    10 months ago

    Myself and another woman just had a big go at an old racist who was targeting an SE Asian fellow and his family.

    So much adrenaline; had to miss the tram bc he got on it lol. The guy walked right up to me, like he was gonna hit me, told him to do it in front of a platform of people. Backed off, kept swearing, stuck my finger up and told him to rotate, makes me ashamed to be Australian.

    I thought these interactions were made up or embellished; apparently not.

    The family is okay, made sure they got on the tram they needed and had a laugh with another witness.

    Fucking wack commute home.

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
      12·
      10 months ago

      I used to think the same until something similar happened in my life. An older Australian man told an Asian student to “go back where you came from”. This was during covid. I lost my shit. I’m a large scary looking middle eastern gentleman. The message got across real fast.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      9·
      10 months ago

      This is one thing I’m not looking forward to with getting back on PT, especially on the 109. It’s unbelievable what people think they can say and do in public. The silent stares and being ignored in shops is bad enough

      • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
        8·
        10 months ago

        It’s the ranting meth heads that piss me off. I’m catching PT with my young kids (I don’t drive) teaching them how to use it, and I’ve got to teach them how to deal with that as well. At least they know I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️

        • just_kitten@aussie.zone
          6·
          10 months ago

          Better that they learn early from a trusted adult how to regulate themselves around that kind of behaviour (being vigilant and sensible but also not dehumanising or disproportionately anxious/fearful). I grew up in a country with very safe and accessible PT and very little violent public behaviour (especially drug induced), it was a mindfuck getting used to it here as a young adult.

  • Outlier1031@aussie.zone
    16·
    10 months ago

    So I didn’t get the job that I applied for. But in a weird twist the team leader for the role who interviewed me is leaving the organisation this week. She asked if we could connect on Linkedin as she thought i had a lot to offer and wants to keep me in mind for roles that come up at her new employer. So i guess that is a win.

    • landsharkkidd@aussie.zoneEnglish
      7·
      10 months ago

      Ooo that’s bloody brilliant. That’s great!

      Edit: I realise my comment makes it seem like I’m happy you didn’t get the job, lmfao. That sucks to hear, I am excited for the team leader connecting with you on Linkedin

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      10 months ago

      Networking!! Very nice!!! That’s actually better than getting the role (apparently ~80% of the available jobs aren’t advertised; the only way to get them is networking). You have done very well!! 💜💜💜

      • Outlier1031@aussie.zone
        3·
        10 months ago

        Yeah she is overseas at the moment and wants to catch up for coffee when she gets back. So who knows haha I’m usually terrible at networking.

        • just_kitten@aussie.zone
          1·
          10 months ago

          That sounds very, very promising! She wouldn’t do this if she didn’t see something in you. I think you’ll be fine at this coffee catch up, don’t go in with huge expectations or trying to impress, being friendly and curious might be all it takes. Based on what you said about the CEO, this is increasingly sounding like a better outcome anyway… I’d take her positive feedback as a win at the very least.

    • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
      2·
      10 months ago

      Hmm could it also be that that was probably not a good workplace for you and so she rejected your application but kept you in the loop for future roles?

      • Outlier1031@aussie.zone
        2·
        10 months ago

        Possibly. I don’t think ultimately the final decision was hers to make but the CEO’s as he was on the second round interview with her. I don’t think the CEO was too keen on me by the end of the interview but I think if it had been up to the team lead I may have gotten it. Based on some of the reviews of the organisation on Glassdoor, the CEO seems to be quite controlling and a lot of people leave because of him. So i probably dodged a big bullet

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    12·
    10 months ago

    Had a good psych session on Saturday about my job and why I feel so angry when I’m treated poorly.

    I’m going to have a very upfront and honest discussion with my manager.

    If the outcome of that conversation is poor, then it’s time to look elsewhere.

  • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
    12·
    10 months ago

    Oohhh I’ve been downloading torrents for as long as they’ve been a thing and I just got my first email from an ISP saying stop it.

    "We have received a Copyright Infringement Notification informing us that your IP Address was used to illegally download and distribute copyrighted material.

    Please note: We are required by law to provide your personal information to copyright holders if requested.

    The offending filename was: Star.Trek.Lower.Decks.S04E01.1080p.WEB.h264-ETHEL[TGx] The date of the infringement was: 2023-09-14T09:54:57Z

    Please cease any and all downloading or distribution of copyrighted material immediately."

    Which is legit, I totally did that. I guess I better start actually using my VPN because I am absolutely not paying for Paramount+ just for Star Trek with all of the other streaming services I pay for.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      6·
      10 months ago

      If it’s mostly newer releases you torrent, look into a debrid service like real debrid. All your ISP can see is that you’re downloading from a debrid service, not the torrent itself. Cheap, fast and high quality. I’ve had great experience with RealDebrid + Stremio + Torrentio. The RD website looks sus as hell but it is a real thing.

      (Apologies if you already know all this of course)

        • just_kitten@aussie.zone
          2·
          10 months ago

          Similar concept I think. I’ve had great 2080p streaming of recent releases using RD. Good stuff. I used to be in the camp of wanting to download everything to my local drive permanently but now I honestly don’t mind streaming.

      • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        Thank you :) I haven’t looked into changing my ways for some time so this and now seems like as good of a time as any. I’ve just been torrenting and using my main PC as a Plex Media Server for my other devices (tablet, Shield TV Pro) locally but this seems neater. I’m running through a setup guide for them now.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
      5·
      10 months ago

      I nick stuff ,especially when I have all the subscriptions but the station can’t be fucked broadcasting final series or they think $30 to watch one movie is fine

      • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        10 months ago

        Pineapple Net, which is my building’s fibre optic ISP. It used to be Spirit for years but they sold to Pineapple Net during COVID sometime… annoyingly automatically bumping me up to a more expensive but faster plan.

        What do you mean third party? Like Paramount, etc? I assume they or a company they employ put a tracker on that torrent and reported to Pineapple Net.

        • Duenan@aussie.zone
          4·
          10 months ago

          I think Paramount would be the one involved with the complaint in this case or someone connected to them, your isp wouldn’t care until someone complained and traced the IP back to them.

  • lemondrop@aussie.zone
    11·
    10 months ago

    My partner has a Turkish Angora cat (white and super fluffy) who’s going to the vet today because he’s been lethargic and super poopy over the weekend. The amount of times we’ve had to clean poop off him, the floor, ourselves, is wild. We were doing it with two people though so it was okay. Today I’m solo and he just tore my palm to shreds while I was trying to clean his butt for the second time today. Okay, dude, keep your nasty butt, I’m done.

      • lemondrop@aussie.zone
        3·
        10 months ago

        That’s what we’re trying to do. I’ve been looking around for a groomer but there don’t seem to be many. I’ll ask if the vet does it.

    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone
      6·
      10 months ago

      Don’t you just wish they understood “I’m trying to help you!!!” Silly animals. Hope he’s okay though! And your palm heals quickly!

      • lemondrop@aussie.zone
        4·
        10 months ago

        I know 😩 He wanders off completely fine but when I’m trying to help he just hisses and bites and scratches. Hopefully the vet can help him and maybe help us get him cleaned up.

      • lemondrop@aussie.zone
        5·
        10 months ago

        Thanks, boo :) Not here too much, got a lot going on, but it’s nice to see familiar ‘faces’ again.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      2·
      10 months ago

      If he’s had some poop issues, perhaps the butt area is a bit irritated or sensitive, so maybe getting it cleaned is a bit painful for poor kitty. And of course there’s the indignity. Hopefully vet can help!

      • lemondrop@aussie.zone
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yeah, poor little guy has a sore butt. The vet shaved it for us which was a huge help. Thankfully he seems to be on the mend, eating and drinking etc. properly.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I think @taleya once recommended putting the cat facing backwards under your arm, then propping up their back legs on a pile of books and then quickly shaving the cat’s butt before they wriggle free. Might work for cleaning the cat’s butt too.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    10 months ago

    (Unrelated to below breakfast: i went and bought some new in-ear headsphones, with an aux cord, as mine died, but i forgot my samsung ONLY TAKES USB-C 💀😭)

    Edit: i just grabbed a card from the cafe near work, to start accuring towards a free coffee, and the owner asked if I’m new to the area, said yep started new job, and he stamped 5 coffees on the card for me as a welcome despite me buying only one. 💜 he has really lifted my spirits

  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    10 months ago

    It’s bin night here in my part of Thornbury. Someone has filled my small size red bin to overflowing with filthy stinky nappies - unwrapped. I am wrathful. Suspicion is currently resting on the new people over the road and three houses down as they have two small twin toddlers and a newborn. Their own bin is only half full and not stinky. Not fair to put your horrible stuff in someone else’s bin if you aren’t willing to fill your own I say. I am considering invoicing them for a bin cleaning service. Grumping to the max.

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
    10·
    10 months ago

    😬 I just applied to adopt another neibelung cat . 🤞🏻 Poor little guy has been at the foster place for so long already I hope I can get him.

    Also looking for names. I have a Bill Cat , what is a good matching name?

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    9·
    10 months ago

    I’m in trouble… the favourite cat bed is in the wash. And the temporary replacement is not acceptable.

    The spinach seedlings are looking pale and leggy. They leaned toward the window for sun and when I flipped the pot around they leaned back in the same direction. Maybe they’re not getting enough light even sitting on the sill. I did put off putting them there as well trying to allow the slower ones time to sprout.

    Edit: I was going to pop them outside but it’s apparently going to be 27 degrees on Tuesday and I don’t want to forget they’re out there :/

    Alright, I’ve set an alarm to bring them back inside tomorrow night. I hope they don’t get dug up or eaten

  • Taleya@aussie.zone
    9·
    10 months ago

    ok no seriously fuck today. Jumped up on a chair to grab some more brufen (As I take pretty high doses and also live in a house frequented by small children and occupied by insane felines I keep unopened packets with other meds in a tub on a very high shelf up above my 3D printer) grab the tub, hop back down…AND THE BACK OF THE CHAIR DECIDES TO GO RIGHT UP MY ARSE.

    BULLSHIT THRESHOLD: CROSSED.

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
    9·
    10 months ago

    I was forced to buy a new phone because the 3G network is ending, and obviously I don’t want to leave it too late to update.

    Of course, having bought a new phone I was forced to buy a new cover, in order to protect said phone. Buying the case I wanted on Amazon was $25, so I was forced to buy it on Temu which has it for just over $6. Which meant I was forced to buy a whole bunch of stickers to get to the $20 minimum spend. It’s been a tough day being forced to buy all these things, but there were obviously no other options. None, I tell you, None.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      8·
      10 months ago

      I’m sitting here super impressed that you’ve had your phone so long that it was only 3G. That’s got to be 10+ years old?

      Best I’ve ever managed was about 5 years.

      • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
        3·
        10 months ago

        Heathen! I did actually consider that option, although if it’s anything like my current phone I’ll need a case just to provide grip - it’s so glossy it’s hard to hold on to.

        The big selling features of the case I’m getting are a sliding cover for the cameras (I think we’re up to about 28 cameras per phone now) and a stand so I can prop it up in either direction. Plus it will provide essential redness, which is of course also very important.

        • Bacon@aussie.zone
          2·
          10 months ago

          I had a case but it disintegrated just one year in and I don’t bother to get another. A stand is an essential feature indeed.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    8·
    10 months ago

    Breakfast, on behalf of Bacon: 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋