Things you just "don't get"?

pgj2015 · 30-12-2019 12:32PM

Paddy Cow wrote: »

There's no way that trend is ever going to catch on

who knows, if someone like ronaldo or conor mcgregor started walking around bare foot, you can be sure people would copy them.

freshpopcorn · 30-12-2019 12:36PM

pgj2015 wrote: »

who knows, if someone like ronaldo or conor mcgregor started walking around bare foot, you can be sure people would copy them.

The funny thing about this is.
I know the odd person sho goes for the no socks looks however during the Summer for some reason when they are wearing shorts they make sure to wear white one pulled up.

Ger Roe · 30-12-2019 01:39PM

adox wrote: »

Being able to turn the lights on and off with your phone is a good security feature to have. You can turn your lights on and off while being anywhere in the world.

I get by with plug-in timers and dawn to dusk light switch fittings (using them at holiday times for years and years).... and my house is not at increased risk of a cyber attack/privacy breech because of the amount of 'internet of things' gadgets hanging off it and all proclaiming their existence to the world.

A lot of the modern tech things that you can do, are a case of being sold a high tech solution for something that wasn't a problem to begin with.

Wilfuler. · 30-12-2019 01:44PM

Ger Roe wrote: »

I get by with plug-in timers and dawn to dusk light switch fittings (using them at holiday times for years and years).... and my house is not at increased risk of a cyber attack/privacy breech because of the amount of 'internet of things' gadgets hanging off it and all proclaiming their existence to the world.

A lot of the modern tech things that you can do, are a case of being sold a high tech solution for something that wasn't a problem to begin with.

Some of the WiFi stuff is handy enough

I'm in the electrical game but not made about it, a lot of tech for the sake of tech imo

cryptocurrency · 30-12-2019 01:45PM

People who love the EU and without evidence seem to think they have some sort of power

CrankyHaus · 30-12-2019 02:42PM

Ger Roe wrote: »

I get by with plug-in timers and dawn to dusk light switch fittings (using them at holiday times for years and years).... and my house is not at increased risk of a cyber attack/privacy breech because of the amount of 'internet of things' gadgets hanging off it and all proclaiming their existence to the world.

A lot of the modern tech things that you can do, are a case of being sold a high tech solution for something that wasn't a problem to begin with.

You and I don't consider it a problem to put in the slightly greater amount of effort to operate household utilities manually, but more and more people will and they'll happily trade privacy, security and control of their home in exchange for the slightly greater convenience offered by the IoT.

Essentially people are being conditioned by tech to become ever lazier, more impatient and more dependant on their phone and similar devices. Automated cars will become ubiquitous not because they'll be better than a human driver but because they'll let people stay glued to their Instagram at the wheel.

jojofizzio · 30-12-2019 02:46PM

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

White sports socks with 2 blues stripes

Yes that would certainly improve the look....:D:D

whisky_galore · 30-12-2019 02:50PM

Employers looking for ridiculous levels of experience for pretty basic jobs.

Wilfuler. · 30-12-2019 03:05PM

whisky_galore wrote: »

Employers looking for ridiculous levels of experience for pretty basic jobs.

That drives me up the wall

Are they just chancing their arm looking for the perfect candidate

30-12-2019 03:10PM

So many applicants for jobs now that they might as well. They’ve all gone seriously specific for required past experience.

Paddy Cow · 30-12-2019 04:32PM

pgj2015 wrote: »

who knows, if someone like ronaldo or conor mcgregor started walking around bare foot, you can be sure people would copy them.

The sad thing is, you're probably right.

30-12-2019 04:37PM

Ger Roe wrote: »

I get by with plug-in timers and dawn to dusk light switch fittings (using them at holiday times for years and years).... and my house is not at increased risk of a cyber attack/privacy breech because of the amount of 'internet of things' gadgets hanging off it and all proclaiming their existence to the world.

A lot of the modern tech things that you can do, are a case of being sold a high tech solution for something that wasn't a problem to begin with.

Maybe you just aren’t into tech? Ever since I was a child I’ve been into tech and new innovations etc. It’s been the way I’ve gone with my career and it’s a big interest and hobby of mine outside of work.

The smart home stuff is a big one for me now. I’ve loads of the stuff, have amazon echos in most rooms and heating, lights, plugs etc controlled by Alexa and by apps. Building a house now and it’s gong to have smart planned into it from day one, every switch, every plug, heating, door locks, gates, garage door, security system etc will all be smart and controllable by apps and Alexa.

I have to time at all for the tin foil had stuff you hear about smart devices either.

Ger Roe · 30-12-2019 05:15PM

Rex Scary Tendinitis wrote: »

Maybe you just aren’t into tech? Ever since I was a child I’ve been into tech and new innovations etc. It’s been the way I’ve gone with my career and it’s a big interest and hobby of mine outside of work.

The smart home stuff is a big one for me now. I’ve loads of the stuff, have amazon echos in most rooms and heating, lights, plugs etc controlled by Alexa and by apps. Building a house now and it’s gong to have smart planned into it from day one, every switch, every plug, heating, door locks, gates, garage door, security system etc will all be smart and controllable by apps and Alexa.

I have to time at all for the tin foil had stuff you hear about smart devices either.

I am very much into tech and have raspberry pi units doing various things for me including, music/video streaming from a networked hard disc, I use wifi radio because I live in a area of bad Fm coverage. The difference is I did it myself and I know how it is all set up and what it is doing. I use tech solutions for problems that I want to solve, as said previously, sometimes these days the tech solution comes before the problem and people are influenced by suggestion.

I did have my christmas tree lights controlled by a home made wifi enabled extension lead, but I quickly got bored with that

Seamai · 30-12-2019 08:13PM

Millicently wrote: »

Bikes without lights and bikes on foot paths. It's supposed to be illegal now to not have a light on the bike and if someone doesn't want to cycle on the road then leave the bike at home, I'm sick of idiots on bikes either ringing a bell at me to move out of their way or whizzing past me on the path. Worse still is those fools with the seizure inducing flashing lights on bikes.

Don't get me started on cyclists on footpaths, when are they going to get that that are the ones in the wrong?

30-12-2019 08:20PM

Seamai wrote: »

Don't get me started on cyclists on footpaths, when are they going to get that that are the ones in the wrong?

No matter where they go or what they do, cyclists will never feel they are wrong.

Pawwed Rig · 30-12-2019 08:33PM

I don't get the irrational hatred of cyclists. They rarely hurt anyone other than themselves and allow traffic flow more freely. I rarely cycle myself but have often seen blind rage from drivers in the odd time that I did.
Similar to dogs running wild in the park I would guess people want public amenities to themselves and aren't mature enough to understand that they have to share. I have similar issues with my 3 year old but she is getting better at it.

smilerf · 31-12-2019 04:39AM

Americans fascination with memes
They are childish and idiotic

Huntergonzo · 31-12-2019 08:06AM

The amount of people I hear saying that they can't stand new year's eve and they're not going out.

Ok christmas can be costly and maybe people have sore heads but why take it out on new year's eve?

It's a decent night out and probably the last one for a few weeks for a lot of people, go enjoy it ffs!!

Wilfuler. · 31-12-2019 08:33AM

Rex Scary Tendinitis wrote: »

Maybe you just aren’t into tech? Ever since I was a child I’ve been into tech and new innovations etc. It’s been the way I’ve gone with my career and it’s a big interest and hobby of mine outside of work.

The smart home stuff is a big one for me now. I’ve loads of the stuff, have amazon echos in most rooms and heating, lights, plugs etc controlled by Alexa and by apps. Building a house now and it’s gong to have smart planned into it from day one, every switch, every plug, heating, door locks, gates, garage door, security system etc will all be smart and controllable by apps and Alexa.

I have to time at all for the tin foil had stuff you hear about smart devices either.

No need for a lot of it

Who needs needs smart control of an immersion heater

31-12-2019 08:42AM

Wilfuler. wrote: »

No need for a lot of it

Who needs needs smart control of an immersion heater

Someone who wants to be able to turn it on remotely whenever or wherever they want.

Who needs anything except bread and water?

Wilfuler. · 31-12-2019 08:45AM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Someone who wants to be able to turn it on remotely whenever or wherever they want.

Who needs anything except bread and water?

I'm in the electrical business but still..

Why would u need to turn on an immersion heater at random times?

31-12-2019 08:47AM

Wilfuler. wrote: »

I'm in the electrical business but still..

Why would u need to turn on an immersion heater at random times?

Because you might not live your life to a regimented schedule. And even if you do, things might change the odd day.

Bruthal · 31-12-2019 08:49AM

Wilfuler. wrote: »

No need for a lot of it

Who needs needs smart control of an immersion heater

Who needs cars when we had horses. Or electricity. Or mobiles when we already had phone boxes everywhere. Or email when we had postal services.

One regularly asked question is about immersion timers. Add in a sonoff WiFi switch and you now have a programmable timer and status viewable setup with phone. No more wondering has someone left the immersion on.

Greyfox · 31-12-2019 09:04AM

Huntergonzo wrote: »

The amount of people I hear saying that they can't stand new year's eve and they're not going out...
It's a decent night out and probably the last one for a few weeks for a lot of people, go enjoy it ffs!!

Actually it's not, everywhere packed, places charging extra for addmittance and long wait for taxi home. It ranges between a rubbish night and an ok night, better off drinking at home

31-12-2019 09:11AM

Greyfox wrote: »

Actually it's not, everywhere packed, places charging extra for addmittance and long wait for taxi home. It ranges between a rubbish night and an ok night, better off drinking at home

Exactly. I’d rather be among the people I love than a huge crowd of people I hate.

Greyfox · 31-12-2019 09:19AM

Bruthal wrote: »

Who needs cars when we had horses. Or electricity. Or mobiles when we already had phone boxes everywhere. Or email when we had postal services.

One regularly asked question is about immersion timers. Add in a sonoff WiFi switch and you now have a programmable timer and status viewable setup with phone. No more wondering has someone left the immersion on.

Your first paragraph is talking about things that make a significant difference. Your 2nd paragraph is talking about a completely unnecessary gimmick so I take it you accept the poster your quoting is correct.

New tech is cool but a lot of the industr is inventing solutions to things that didn't really need to be solved and are there just to save a lazy person a few minutes

Huntergonzo · 31-12-2019 09:43AM

Greyfox wrote: »

Actually it's not, everywhere packed, places charging extra for addmittance and long wait for taxi home. It ranges between a rubbish night and an ok night, better off drinking at home

Haha I've heard all that before.

Maybe that's the case if you go out in a city for new year's but I don't, I stick to the local pubs (do about 2 or 3, maybe 4 at a push). Good crowds but never uncomfortably packed, no admittance charges at all, you just walk straight in, get a taxi home handy enough and have a good night out.

Or sit at home depressed trying to convince yourself you made the correct decision, while drawing up all the 'new year, new me' plans :-)

is_that_so · 31-12-2019 09:46AM

Greyfox wrote: »

Your first paragraph is talking about things that make a significant difference. Your 2nd paragraph is talking about a completely unnecessary gimmick so I take it you accept the poster your quoting is correct.

New tech is cool but a lot of the industr is inventing solutions to things that didn't really need to be solved and are there just to save a lazy person a few minutes

That's always been the way and not just with tech. It's called opportunities and given how long it takes people to realise they don't need it , a goldmine.

Huntergonzo · 31-12-2019 09:49AM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Exactly. I’d rather be among the people I love than a huge crowd of people I hate.

Jaysus so would I, and not only at new year's, that goes for the whole year!!

SuperGrover · 31-12-2019 10:14AM

Huntergonzo wrote: »

Haha I've heard all that before.

Maybe that's the case if you go out in a city for new year's but I don't, I stick to the local pubs (do about 2 or 3, maybe 4 at a push). Good crowds but never uncomfortably packed, no admittance charges at all, you just walk straight in, get a taxi home handy enough and have a good night out.

Or sit at home depressed trying to convince yourself you made the correct decision, while drawing up all the 'new year, new me' plans :-)

Yes, they are the only two options.

Things you just "don't get"?

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