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Old 19-07-2022, 01:37 PM   #61
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How long until airlines charge to "unlock" window seat views?
How about pay extra not to be jammed in between two fat sweaty bastards?

QANTAS should put me on the books to go around making the cheap ****s pay more on flights to avoid sitting next to me
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Old 20-07-2022, 03:02 PM   #62
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How about pay extra not to be jammed in between two fat sweaty bastards?

QANTAS should put me on the books to go around making the cheap ****s pay more on flights to avoid sitting next to me
Old wogs are usually more entertaining than the drivel on tv.

Maybe you could charge the airlines for the privilege of your talents?

Or have an extra for "old wog man" feature in certain European vehicles?
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Old 21-07-2022, 01:16 PM   #63
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I can see the day when we pay to go to a public loo (as in Europe), then pay extra for the paper, then extra for the soap to wash......before you can leave the loo of course.
I wonder how many people know that in Europe your TV needed to be registered and you paid a yearly fee on each one to access the 'free' channels?

Was the case last time I visited Europe, wonder if it still goes on? And yes, people would be dobbed in for using an unregistered TV apparently.
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Old 21-07-2022, 01:20 PM   #64
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How long until airlines charge to "unlock" window seat views?
Cruise ships have been doing it since Noah built his.

I guess we take many things 'free' things for granted but it won't be long before we have more 'user pays' type situations for everyday stuff.
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Old 21-07-2022, 01:25 PM   #65
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It irks me that several houses recently built adjacent, are capitalising on my leafy yard as their “leafy views”. Perhaps I can either bill them via a subscription or put up 9m high screens?
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I wonder how many people know that in Europe your TV needed to be registered and you paid a yearly fee on each one to access the 'free' channels?

Was the case last time I visited Europe, wonder if it still goes on? And yes, people would be dobbed in for using an unregistered TV apparently.
That was once the case here in Australia. A van would drive around seeking out TV BFO's, then checking from a list to see if a licence was valid for the address. Being labour intensive, the searches were random.
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It irks me that several houses recently built adjacent, are capitalising on my leafy yard as their “leafy views”. Perhaps I can either bill them via a subscription or put up 9m high screens?
Hahaha..love it. Let your yard become overgrown until the neighbours complain, then suggest if they wish to pay monthly subs, you would gladly tidy up.
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Old 21-07-2022, 06:10 PM   #68
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It irks me that several houses recently built adjacent, are capitalising on my leafy yard as their “leafy views”. Perhaps I can either bill them via a subscription or put up 9m high screens?
Hang around your backyard completely naked - that'll stop nosey neighbours looking into your yard, costs less than 9M screens
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Hang around your backyard completely naked - that'll stop nosey neighbours looking into your yard
Or will it?
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Old 21-07-2022, 07:06 PM   #70
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They’d probably stream it on OnlyFans, keeping the profits.
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Old 24-07-2022, 01:07 AM   #71
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Going to say, maybe a Mustang isn't the best car for your back. heaven forbid an SUV might be better
I hear what you’re saying and I’m looking into it, but man it’s hard to not wanting to drive the mustang as I love the way it feels and drives.
Unfortunately I’m not getting any younger I do like the new ranger/Everest
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I’ve seen this with some tech companies supplying test equipment, the software and connectivity is via subscription
which can and will end immediately when your payments run out or there’s drop out in areas where web coverage is patchy.

I’m just imagining the no thanks coming from BMW buyers who are being subjected to this form of penny pinching.
It’s a great way to drive premium buyers into the waiting arms of Tesla……BMW counting on brand loyalty that’s about to evaporate.
Rubbish. The features touted as subscription are standard items in vehicles such as mine. BMW should be wary of attracting people to its brand that really should stick to junk like Kia, Toyota etc.
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You'll own no heated seats, and you'll be happy.
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You'll own no heated seats, and you'll be happy.
That WEF quote is coming up all too often for my liking
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That was once the case here in Australia. A van would drive around seeking out TV BFO's, then checking from a list to see if a licence was valid for the address. Being labour intensive, the searches were random.
Yep the old radio/TV license!
I also remember a coin in the slot box beside the TV… couple of pennies got you a nights viewing
Gas meter similar!… Hot shower.. coin in the meter!
Even servos had un-manned 2 bob coin box on the wall for petrol.. (used to jump on the hose to get last drop out)
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That WEF quote is coming up all too often for my liking
careful now, you'll have all the crazies out there in their tin foil hats chanting that quote as gospel.
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