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Author:  Bamba [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:06 ]
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Grim... wrote:
markg wrote:
Some sites, Eurogamer is one of them, have started detecting ad blockers and blocking content if you're using them.

I thought they dropped that idea about 24 hours later because of the immense backlash?


Yeah, the site currently works fine for me with adblock on.
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:25 ]
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Adverts are - by web standards - an archaic way of making money, and are quickly dying.

Putting begging letters on your website isn't going to help, and the wankers that just slap something over the content you've gone there to find are helping kill them even faster.

Good, I say.
Author:  Bamba [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:31 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Adverts are - by web standards - an archaic way of making money, and are quickly dying.

Putting begging letters on your website isn't going to help, and the wankers that just slap something over the content you've gone there to find are helping kill them even faster.

Good, I say.


Which is all well and good, but what's the replacement? Paywalls and Patreons?
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:32 ]
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Bamba wrote:

Which is all well and good, but what's the replacement? Paywalls and Patreons?


Are you trying to tell me that you DON'T have a Patreon yet? ;)
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:39 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Adverts are - by web standards - an archaic way of making money, and are quickly dying.

Putting begging letters on your website isn't going to help, and the wankers that just slap something over the content you've gone there to find are helping kill them even faster.

Good, I say.

Which is all well and good, but what's the replacement? Paywalls and Patreons?

Maybe so. Plenty of websites have proved that (for now) you don't need adverts to exist. If the content is good enough, people will pay to cover your costs, even voluntarily.

I certainly won't be sad to see the likes of LadBible, 9gag and all the other websites that shit out copied and / or low quality content vanish.

As for higher-quality stuff like Eurogamer, they're going to have to figure something out. I doubt I'd really notice if they died, if I'm honest.

Or, if you like Ads, there's things like the Brave Browser (https://brave.com/). I not in a rush to use it, but if things really do become "no ads, no content" then it's probably the way forward - although I will enjoy the adblock vs advertiser tech war :D
Author:  Bamba [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:12 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Or, if you like Ads, there's things like the Brave Browser (https://brave.com/).


If I like ads there's a browser that has adblocking baked in? I...don't understand?

Side note: the Android version of Brave is awesome and I've been using it for months.
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:14 ]
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Brave shows ads, doesn't it? I haven't used it, but I thought that was the point.

https://brave.com/about_ad_replacement.html
Author:  Bamba [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:20 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Brave shows ads, doesn't it? I haven't used it, but I thought that was the point.

https://brave.com/about_ad_replacement.html


The Android version certainly doesn't; maybe all their ad replacement chat is only for the desktop version or something?
Author:  MrChris [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:23 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Brave shows ads, doesn't it? I haven't used it, but I thought that was the point.

https://brave.com/about_ad_replacement.html


The Android version certainly doesn't; maybe all their ad replacement chat is only for the desktop version or something?

Did you install an adblocker extension on it?



;)
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:50 ]
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I've just realised that Beex will let you submit a post by pressing ALT+Enter.
Author:  Squirt [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:53 ]
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WAT?
Author:  Squirt [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 14:54 ]
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OH MY GOD YES!
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 15:02 ]
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Good isn't it?
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 15:34 ]
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After making MrsA go shop to buy me some shorts, I went and stood waist deep in the sea for 20 minutes before deciding it was a bit blowy for a swim.
Author:  Malc [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:02 ]
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MaliA wrote:
After making MrsA go shop to buy me some shorts, I went and stood waist deep in the sea for 20 minutes before deciding it was a bit blowy for a swim.


Not so blowy by the flag on the left, swim there...
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:07 ]
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TheVision wrote:
I've just realised that Beex will let you submit a post by pressing ALT+Enter.

Or CTRL+Enter. There are all sorts of keyboard shortcuts. Let me dig them up.
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:08 ]
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viewtopic.php?p=919003#p919003
Author:  Grim... [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:09 ]
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Basically, Alt+1 on the topics page and the thread page, alt-r to reply and alt-q to quote.
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:10 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Basically, Alt+1 on the topics page and the thread page, alt-r to reply and alt-q to quote.


Oh yeah, that's useful!
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Aug 03, 2017 16:41 ]
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Malc wrote:
MaliA wrote:
After making MrsA go shop to buy me some shorts, I went and stood waist deep in the sea for 20 minutes before deciding it was a bit blowy for a swim.


Not so blowy by the flag on the left, swim there...


That indicates surfing area. Shouldn't swim there.
Author:  TheVision [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:52 ]
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Cast your minds back to a couple of weeks ago where I told you all about an event I'm attending where they emailed everyone and didn’t use the BCC option to hide email addresses.

Well, earlier this week (after several people replied to all) we had an apology saying that the person responsible had been reminded of their responsibilities and been given a refresher on the handling of data.

Weirdly, this email came from the same person that sent the first email so it’s like they are talking about themselves but in the 3rd person? Anyway, all’s well that ends well.


I can't wait to meet Dr Zoidberg! I'm going to sit next to him and everything...
Author:  devilman [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:09 ]
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I hope they forgot to use BCC for that email too.
Author:  Satsuma [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:36 ]
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Remember the Star Wars Trilogy Arcade? Man, that was good wonit?

https://youtu.be/hvneL4M7OTU
Author:  TheVision [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:41 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
Remember the Star Wars Trilogy Arcade? Man, that was good wonit?

https://youtu.be/hvneL4M7OTU


It was great wasn't it? Is that emulated? I remember a while ago that it didn't work properly.
Author:  Satsuma [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:50 ]
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TheVision wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Remember the Star Wars Trilogy Arcade? Man, that was good wonit?

https://youtu.be/hvneL4M7OTU


It was great wasn't it? Is that emulated? I remember a while ago that it didn't work properly.


I don't know if it runs on MAME or what aves ya. I was just wandering through some games that never got home conversions and this came up, and a whole raft of memories came back about the arcade cabinet and playing it at Hollywood Bowl. Mem-or-ies!
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 12:49 ]
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TheVision wrote:
I can't wait to meet Dr Zoidberg! I'm going to sit next to him and everything...


Are we still talking about the outdoor cinema?
Author:  Bamba [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 13:39 ]
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I just bought a copy of Portal 2 for a mate and got a free copy of this masterpiece:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/567680/The_Pasture/

Sample review:

Quote:
I'd say this game was like drugs, except it wasn't fun or mind expanding, it didn't feel good, and I didn't have the hope of an overdose and eventual death.


It looks fucking awful. I can't wait to play it.
Author:  MaliA [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 16:02 ]
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Hedgehog.

Vanilla ice cream. Covered in clotted cream. Then add hazelnuts.


Pure filth.
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 22:10 ]
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Oh momma
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 17:39 ]
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Helen isn't feeling well, so I've probably got a spare ticket for American Werewolf.... tonight.
Anyone within travelling distance of Dudley fancy some outdoor cinema?
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 18:26 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Helen isn't feeling well, so I've probably got a spare ticket for American Werewolf.... tonight.
Anyone within travelling distance of Dudley fancy some outdoor cinema?

I'm pretty sure TheVision is your wife now.

Russell has just gone out and probably seen this too late, sadly :(
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 18:30 ]
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That's a shame.
I'm trying to get hold of my brother at the mo, but he's proving elusive.
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:02 ]
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Gived Tally a pasty yesters & told her of the knockers. She listened some good & throwed corner like meant to do. Then throwed all Molly's away just cause.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:06 ]
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?
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:08 ]
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Taught Tally to leave food for knockers. She did. Then launched Molly's food, too. Just to make sure her sister was ok. Knockers live under the ground in Kernow, and if you don't leave food then they might make bad stuff happen.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:18 ]
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Ah!
Author:  MaliA [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:21 ]
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There's a lesson in there, somewhere
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:31 ]
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Made it, and dragged Helen out against her protests.

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Author:  Grim... [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 21:37 ]
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I saw that film when I was eight.

It fucked me right up.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 22:04 ]
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Grim... wrote:
I saw that film when I was eight.

It fucked me right up.


I'm not surprised. I was about 14 and found it traumatic enough watching it on my own at night.
Author:  DavPaz [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 22:49 ]
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I've never seen it. Should I?
Author:  Grim... [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 23:09 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
I've never seen it. Should I?

Yes. The effects are going to look a bit rough in places but it's still a good film. Look out for a young Rik Mayall and a young(ish) Brick Top.
Author:  Grim... [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 23:09 ]
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Also the nurse is pretty.
Author:  TheVision [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 23:47 ]
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I saw it too... And it was brilliant. See if you can spot Zoidberg in amongst this lot!
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Also... Mr and MrsVision celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary.
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Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 0:05 ]
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Grim... wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
I've never seen it. Should I?

Yes. The effects are going to look a bit rough in places but it's still a good film. Look out for a young Rik Mayall and a young(ish) Brick Top.


And as we noticed tonight, Frank "Miss Piggy" Oz.

Anyway, yes it's still well worth watching. 90 minutes of great filmmaking with no superfluous tat that can still give me goosebumps.

Was very nice to meet TheVision, and a fine evening was had by all.
Author:  Warhead [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 0:35 ]
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I've been working away from home all week, and when I got home last night Mrs. W was telling me something about an event on a certain programme that my daughter has been watching, but as my wife doesn't watch it, she got a little confused and referred to it as Celebrity Love Juice.

How we laughed.
Author:  Cras [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 14:54 ]
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I'm at a beer festival. Opinion: craft beer is overhopped fizzy bullshit.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 16:31 ]
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Cras wrote:
I'm at a beer festival. Opinion: craft beer is overhopped fizzy bullshit.

I agree with this, so very wholeheartedly.
Author:  MaliA [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 16:34 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Cras wrote:
I'm at a beer festival. Opinion: craft beer is overhopped fizzy bullshit.

I agree with this, so very wholeheartedly.


Hit the perry!
Author:  myp [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 18:34 ]
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Cras wrote:
I'm at a beer festival. Opinion: craft beer is overhopped fizzy bullshit.

Lol ok grandad
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