johnny_ultimate wrote: » An ‘easy solution’ that would mean a radical change in direction for policing in this country (heavy enforcement is not a characteristic of our police force), huge amounts of extra resources that’d be better spent elsewhere, and risk damaging social solidarity (not that we’re particularly cohesive at the moment). I do think there needs to be *more* enforcement that we’ve seen, but equally see the major benefits of an approach that doesn’t come with the threat of immediate fines and punishments. Frankly, there are more important things right now than ensuring toy retailers stay open. And there are *far* more important things to consider than whether getting a preordered PS5 will be a little more awkward to collect than expected.
Kremin wrote: » Apologies if my post seemed like I only care if toy retailers are opened, I meant retail in general. So many people rely on retail and the Christmas period especially it'd be pretty disastrous if businesses are forced to close which followed all recommendations and guidelines to the letter.
Penn wrote: » I'd agree, and it's a fair point too. If anything, we might be better going into lockdown now for a month so as to start reopening for businesses to get something of their usual Xmas rush, rather than kicking the can further down the orad and ending up in lockdown for a few weeks in November, which could absolutely cripple so many more businesses, and cause even more of a retail rush when things are back open which could negate the gains made by the lockdown. Lives come first, but coming up to Xmas there does need to be strong consideration given to the economic harm a lockdown in November/December would cause. Maybe a 3-4 weeks lockdown ending in early November would be the best balance of all.
jonerkinsella wrote: » My local GS reckons I will get my PS5 on launch. I pre ordered on 04/07/20. Their shenanigans is nearly sorted now.
Kremin wrote: » To slightly get back to the topic of ps5, has anyone had any luck with the Doritos promotion? On my third bag now and nothing so far but seeing people winning controllers and even consoles on Reddit is killing me
Retr0gamer wrote: » If it means having to eat that MSG coated cardboard ****e that's posing as tortilla chips then I'm out.
Kremin wrote: » I mean eating them is optional as all you need is the code inside the bag but yeah they definitely aren't great maybe I just have a gambling problem
billybonkers wrote: » How did you hear this?
fixXxer wrote: » New Metal Gear game confirmed!!
RGARDINR wrote: » Yeah did they ring you?
SleetAndSnow wrote: » After hearing about queues at shops, just pre-ordered COD Cold War from smyths.. just incase
Berty wrote: » It's quite odd that this is not available from Amazon.
SleetAndSnow wrote: » Thats strange alright, can pre-order from smyths and gamestop anyway. Smyths says November 13th launch, before I even get my ps5!
Berty wrote: » Ah yeah games have to be released in time for other Countries 12th November releases.
Penn wrote: » As bad as they are, don't think I could open a bag without eating them. Even despite the fact that whoever tested the flame-grilled steak flavour has never had a flame-grilled steak in their life.
