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Current Affairs chat thread.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    2020 is quite something.

    "2012" - ROFL

    YVIYSNXBZEI6VAWYLZK5I7UQZI.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,293 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    Anything to the rumours about Boris Johnson planning to retire in 6 months due to ongoing coronavirus related health issues? Let slip by Dominic Cumming's father apparently?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I heard rumours but nothing solid.
    From people that have had the virus they said it was incredibly draining and took ages to get your head right again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Chadwick Bozeman, the Black Panther, dead at 43 from colon cancer he’s kept private since 2016.

    Rest in Power brother.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    biko wrote: »
    I heard rumours but nothing solid.
    From people that have had the virus they said it was incredibly draining and took ages to get your head right again.

    First cousin of mine, a HCW, has on-going serious respiratory problems. She has been diagnosed with lung damage and it is considered unlikely she will be able to return to her physically demanding job.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,078 ✭✭✭IAMAMORON


    I see Murdoch has Kay Burley and Matt Hancock vibrantly debating Britain's Covid strategy this morning. I must admit it has been a while since Burley has been anchoring the red eye , seen her on since 7 this morning.

    It looks like the push out of lockdown has just reached 3rd or 4th gear in the UK. The PR is being aggressively rolled out it seems. Burley is a melt, but she gets all the big jobs from Murdoch. It is over.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 796 ✭✭✭Eduard Khil


    Can we please get a ignore thread option I can bet a busted kidney it will be used like crazy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Opens Door

    *peaks in ...

    Closes Door :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Why is Kanye pissing on a Grammy and why is Twitter cool with that video staying up?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Know the difference :D

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    ^^^ that is funny yet true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    You (yes, you) owe it to yourself to watch South Park: The Pandemic Special

    https://www.mrctv.org/videos/south-park-pandemic-special-president


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Ladies, Gentlemen, one and all - 2020:



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    ^^^^^
    Eternal Flame. Very apt :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,614 ✭✭✭WrenBoy


    Saw last night on the News John Le Carré passed away.
    Love his books.
    This year is going to need its own Reeling in the Years Special. C'mon 2021, it can only get better (have I jinxed it ?)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Where has the thread on the two women who got boobs jobs in Dubai gone to? Was it deleted by mods? If so, why?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Where has the thread on the two women who got boobs jobs in Dubai gone to? Was it deleted by mods? If so, why?
    I think there was two threads on that subject. Maybe they merged them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Bubbaclaus


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Where has the thread on the two women who got boobs jobs in Dubai gone to? Was it deleted by mods? If so, why?

    Because its before the courts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Bubbaclaus wrote: »
    Because its before the courts.

    Jesus no wonder this forum is dying a death!:rolleyes:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,546 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    I was looking for an update as to where the thread disappeared to, but hard to keep abreast of news developments.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Kivaro


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Jesus no wonder this forum is dying a death!:rolleyes:

    Yeah, it seems to be.
    For a thread that had 700 posts or more to disappear without an explanation stinks. There is a very interesting development in the High Court, which warrants its own thread about the merits of the case, but not about the case itself. There is little respect to those who contributed to the thread without explaining with a stickie or something like that the reason why all the contributions disappeared into thin air.

    There were complaints about the misogynistic nature of some of the posts on that thread by a few posters in Feedback, but if the culprits were males on welfare traveling thousands of miles for penile enhancements, similar comments would be made by posters.

    The very narrative of Current Affairs threads seems to be directed by a very select few these days.
    For Whom The Bell Tolls ....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Kivaro wrote: »
    Yeah, it seems to be.
    For a thread that had 700 posts or more to disappear without an explanation stinks. There is a very interesting development in the High Court, which warrants its own thread about the merits of the case, but not about the case itself. There is little respect to those who contributed to the thread without explaining with a stickie or something like that the reason why all the contributions disappeared into thin air.

    There were complaints about the misogynistic nature of some of the posts on that thread by a few posters in Feedback, but if the culprits were males on welfare traveling thousands of miles for penile enhancements, similar comments would be made by posters.

    The very narrative of Current Affairs threads seems to be directed by a very select few these days.
    For Whom The Bell Tolls ....

    Distilled Media has a left wing agenda so the narrative of the thread which criticised people who took advantage of the social welfare system doesnt fit with their view so its of no surprise the thread was deleted. Either that or the dont have the backbone to stand up to solicitors who say the threads are potentially prejudicing cases. Total BS! Off to Reddit to discuss it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,656 ✭✭✭✭Tokyo


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Jesus no wonder this forum is dying a death!:rolleyes:

    Because the site has legal obligations it must adhere to?

    Hogzy wrote: »
    Distilled Media has a left wing agenda so the narrative of the thread which criticised people who took advantage of the social welfare system doesnt fit with their view so its of no surprise the thread was deleted.

    Boards hasn't had any connection to Distilled Media since 2013. And Distilled Media doesn't even exist any more as they merged with the company who owned DoneDeal. However, no need to let facts get in the way of the conspiracy theory...xl9hyAS.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Tokyo wrote: »
    Because the site has legal obligations it must adhere to?




    Boards hasn't had any connection to Distilled Media since 2013. And Distilled Media doesn't even exist any more as they merged with the company who owned DoneDeal. However, no need to let facts get in the way of the conspiracy theory...xl9hyAS.gif

    Journal Media/Distilled SCH then. Its overly cautious approach to discussing current affairs that are in the public interest but before the courts is ridiculous. Not all discussion is prejudical like. Its lazy moderation!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,210 ✭✭✭Odhinn


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Journal Media/Distilled SCH then. Its overly cautious approach to discussing current affairs that are in the public interest but before the courts is ridiculous. Not all discussion is prejudical like. Its lazy moderation!


    The law is quite clear on the matter, nothing to do with "lazy moderation".


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,134 ✭✭✭caveat emptor


    Is this a result of the "positive test" followed by the news later of the. "negative test"

    If so it looks like a device used by them to discredit public discord.

    The only source for these stories was the mother of one of the defendants.

    It's very similar to the VHI CEO is vaccinated in beacon followed later in the day that "CEO has cancer"

    Essentially trying to wrong foot people's anger.

    Sad day for democracy.

    It's a case that concerns public health.

    It's in the public interest.

    It affects the constitution i.e EVERYONE.


    ............but we can't talk about it?

    Grow a pair boards. Their lawyers must be scary indeed.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,134 ✭✭✭caveat emptor


    Tokyo wrote: »
    Because the site has legal obligations it must adhere to?




    Boards hasn't had any connection to Distilled Media since 2013. And Distilled Media doesn't even exist any more as they merged with the company who owned DoneDeal. However, no need to let facts get in the way of the conspiracy theory...xl9hyAS.gif

    What specifically is the legal obligation?

    Leo Varadkar is under criminal investigation. He is clearly able to use his position to prejudice any outcome of the investigation or future trial but that's fine?

    Are we not allowed to talk about that?

    Apologies if I'm missing something.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Move over, snake jazz, cat is king again.. https://fb.watch/5uLlyR-apx/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,952 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    In Gods name who fhuuked up this site.?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,952 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Thanks E, I only have mobile equipment, can I do that on a Pad?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    If you’re using Android you click on the 3 dots on the right at the top of your browser.

    If, like me, you’re using, superior, Apple products you click on the aA button to the left of your address bar and click ‘Request Desktop Site’.

    It’s not perfect but it’s a lot better than the “Mobile” site.

    Shout out to @Leg End Reject for that technical advice.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,952 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Yeah, on Apple device ….can’t see that aA thing you speak of



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    It’s on the left of the address bar a small capital A and a capital A.


    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,418 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    Let me know if there’s a problem with that as there’s a way of changing it through the Safari settings, wangs it up a bit because it does it for every website and things like Google searches become painful.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,952 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Thanks E ,I was not on Safari using a different engine, it’s somewhat more smooth now.


    Thanks for your input.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    I don't want to say I hate it, however, I must. This changeover is just objectively bad, in spite of a few pro's like pasting images. It's ground this buzzing forum into a library of murmur



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,997 ✭✭✭volchitsa


    Well I can’t find my way around it so can’t really post. I’m sure I’m not alone.

    where are “my threads” and am I not getting notifications because nobody is posting on them or for some other reason?

    Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence against Women & Girls:"Very concerned about statements by the IOC at Paris2024 (M)ultiple international treaties and national constitutions specifically refer to women & their fundamental rights, so the world (understands) what women -and men- are. (H)ow can one assess fairness and justice if we do not know who we are being fair and just to?"



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    that I don't know, I miss the dropdown navigator immensely. I'd check the feedback forum for threads about where to find stuff, I never really subbed to any threads, save 1 that I need as a mod, to manage an access list, so I'd be the worst person to ask.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    If you won't shut up, are you really part of the silent majority? /random vent



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭RandomName2


    I find it immensely odd. I guess that boards.ie doesn't have any web developer in its crew, but the whole process of hosting with a service that seemingly demands an update to your application, does this to the live site (what!?), has the site offline during the entire process (double what!?!), and then seemingly provides no support after this is just bizarre.

    I understand that boards doesn't have the budget of Facebook, but surely it should do better for the money it does have.



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,871 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    What's happening in Plymouth?


    Sky News Breaking


    @SkyNewsBreak

    ·

    30m


    Sky News understands there have been multiple fatalities in an incident in Plymouth which is not being treated as terror-related



  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Apparently a fella called Jake Davison killed his parents, his little sister, another 3 yr old and possibly that child’s father.

    According to locals on Facebook, the father of the shooter had begged mental health services to treat him. No idea how he got hold of a gun though.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,749 ✭✭✭✭wes




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 399 ✭✭animalinside


    It's a picture lads, relax. Her picture was everywhere.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭bytheglass


    Would love to know the “genuine reason” given by the other person in the house of why the pic was there



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭Potatoeman



    This seems at odds with this:


    Is the government incapable of planning these things. The UK lifted restrictions on people with family there. Now they want people to put them up in their homes. How many politicians are going to do this themselves?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 516 ✭✭✭BattleCorp1


    If there's a referendum on housing and it's passed, does that mean I can stop paying my mortgage as I'll have a constitutional right to a house.

    Fuckin dumb idea.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭Potatoeman


    100,000 refugees expected, where are they going to put them?

    This is at the same to me as rationing is being discussed along with inflation and rising fuel cost which will result in hyper inflation. On top of rising interest rates.

    They are being warned that the Albanian cartel will be trying to get in posing as Ukrainian refugees too.



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  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,160 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    100,000 refugees expected, where are they going to put them?

    It's believed that many if not most will live in Irish homes. Shoukd the government have to told them to stay in Ukraine?

    They are being warned that the Albanian cartel will be trying to get in posing as Ukrainian refugees too.

    Yawn! What will the Albanian cartel do once they are occupying someone's spare room somewhere in Leitrim?



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