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Comment on Portugal’s bid to attract foreign money backfires as rental market goes ‘crazy’ in ~finance
Erolon Link ParentOften in those schemes, at least in Italy, you’ll get the house for ”free” but you have to agree to extensive renovations and investments in the property so it still has a price in the end.Often in those schemes, at least in Italy, you’ll get the house for ”free” but you have to agree to extensive renovations and investments in the property so it still has a price in the end.
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Comment on Not all porn is created equal - is there such a thing as a healthy pornography? in ~life
Erolon Link ParentThis exists in Finland although it’s mainly used for online banking, payments, healthcare etc.This exists in Finland although it’s mainly used for online banking, payments, healthcare etc.
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Comment on Can we get an ~ai? in ~tildes
Erolon Link ParentAI itself is not creative but it can definitely be used for creative purposes.AI itself is not creative but it can definitely be used for creative purposes.
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Comment on Is there any online store where can I buy cheap STEM books in bundles ? in ~books
Erolon LinkHave you tried libraries? Across all of my studies, I don’t think I’ve ever bought a book (unless I wanted to own it for fun). You can find everything online and get physical copies from libraries...Have you tried libraries? Across all of my studies, I don’t think I’ve ever bought a book (unless I wanted to own it for fun). You can find everything online and get physical copies from libraries if necessary.
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Comment on Bank transfers as a payment method (2021) in ~finance
Erolon Link ParentI get this but the same applies to debit cards. Sparksbet makes a good point though.I get this but the same applies to debit cards. Sparksbet makes a good point though.
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Comment on Bank transfers as a payment method (2021) in ~finance
Erolon Link ParentThat definitely makes sense from a consumer’s point of view, although I wonder what the incentive is for credit card companies to offer reward schemes as opposed to other payment methods.That definitely makes sense from a consumer’s point of view, although I wonder what the incentive is for credit card companies to offer reward schemes as opposed to other payment methods.
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Comment on Bank transfers as a payment method (2021) in ~finance
Erolon Link ParentI guess it is. I have a credit card but have literally never used it (except abroad). My bank offers the same level of consumer protection against fraud for both credit and debit cards anyway....I guess it is. I have a credit card but have literally never used it (except abroad). My bank offers the same level of consumer protection against fraud for both credit and debit cards anyway. Maybe if I wanted to buy something for more than I have in my account it would be useful but I don’t really run into that situation.
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Comment on Bank transfers as a payment method (2021) in ~finance
Erolon LinkI remember when I lived in the Canada the system seemed insane. Checks would be used for so many things where you’d just make a bank transfer instead in Finland. I’d actually never seen a check...I remember when I lived in the Canada the system seemed insane. Checks would be used for so many things where you’d just make a bank transfer instead in Finland. I’d actually never seen a check before going to America. Another crazy thing in North America was the preference for credit cards over debit. At least they’d accept card almost everywhere (same can’t be said for Germany).
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Comment on Are phones really listening to us at all times? in ~tech
Erolon LinkI have to say I haven't actually researched the topic but I'm quite confident they don't. First of all, voice recognition isn't that great at the moment (just look at Siri) and constantly having...I have to say I haven't actually researched the topic but I'm quite confident they don't. First of all, voice recognition isn't that great at the moment (just look at Siri) and constantly having to have the mic on and analyse speech would take up quite a few computational resources and probably wouldn't even work well. It would also be illegal to listen on you all the time without your consent in a lot of jurisdictions and someone would've leaked it by now anyway.
Instead I think what you might be noticing is the frequency illusion (or Baader-Meinhof phenomenon). Once you talk or learn about something, you start noticing it everywhere. The things you say are typically based on your interests anyway which Google will know based on your search history etc. You'll just pay more attention to the targeted ads after having talked about a specific topic recently.
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Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! (v2) in ~tildes
Erolon Link ParentThat worked! Thanks, I don't know how I missed it before.That worked! Thanks, I don't know how I missed it before.
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Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! (v2) in ~tildes
Erolon Link ParentAh, thanks! This setting is what I was looking for.Automatically mark all notifications read when you view the Unread Notifications page
Ah, thanks! This setting is what I was looking for.
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Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! (v2) in ~tildes
Erolon Link ParentTo add on to this, is there any way of marking a reply as "read" without voting on it?To add on to this, is there any way of marking a reply as "read" without voting on it?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Erolon LinkCurrently reading Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West. It's about mis- and disinformation but more focused on how statistics and...Currently reading Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West. It's about mis- and disinformation but more focused on how statistics and science can be used to draw wrong or insufficient conclusions and how we are often overly inclined to believe quantitative data. I was initially reading a book on statistics when I came across this book.
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Comment on First over-the-counter birth control pill gets US FDA approval in ~health
Erolon Link ParentReally? Where are you from? In Europe where I am all birth control is prescription-only and as a medical student, I’m glad that’s the case. Birth control should be available and affordable to...Really? Where are you from? In Europe where I am all birth control is prescription-only and as a medical student, I’m glad that’s the case. Birth control should be available and affordable to everyone but I feel like having a physician’s judgement is important in preventing complication, understanding the possible risks and selecting an appropriate medication.
I can understand the motivation for otc birth control in the US though since seeing a physician is not affordable or available for many populations there who are in need of birth control.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
Erolon Link ParentRebels was actually pretty decent all the way through. Clone wars was a tough watch for the first 5 seasons but 6 and especially 7 made it all worth it. I’ve enjoyed live action Star Wars in...Rebels was actually pretty decent all the way through. Clone wars was a tough watch for the first 5 seasons but 6 and especially 7 made it all worth it. I’ve enjoyed live action Star Wars in general so I’m hopeful.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
Erolon LinkI really hope they don’t mess this up. I endured all of Clone Wars and Rebels to get the background. If it’s at all in similar in quality to the Mandalorian, I’ll be pleased.I really hope they don’t mess this up. I endured all of Clone Wars and Rebels to get the background. If it’s at all in similar in quality to the Mandalorian, I’ll be pleased.
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Comment on Any guides for immigration aimed at beginners? in ~life
Erolon Link ParentI don't know much about that but if you are accepted into a university program you should be able to get a visa without much trouble. Watch out though since there's are a lot of degree mills in...I don't know much about that but if you are accepted into a university program you should be able to get a visa without much trouble. Watch out though since there's are a lot of degree mills in Canada, which are typically private universities with very high tuition fees looking to attract foreign students with low quality education but visa opportunities.
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Comment on Any guides for immigration aimed at beginners? in ~life
Erolon Link ParentMoving to Canada is relatively straightforward if you are highly skilled/educated and can get a job there. You should look into Express Entry and if you are eligible.Moving to Canada is relatively straightforward if you are highly skilled/educated and can get a job there. You should look into Express Entry and if you are eligible.
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Comment on Does anyone here have any suggestions on readings in (modern) philosophy? in ~humanities
Erolon Link ParentOk, thanks a lot! I took a basic course in philosophy in university so I have some background in the history of philosophy but I don't remember much so a refresher sounds great. I've also set both...Ok, thanks a lot! I took a basic course in philosophy in university so I have some background in the history of philosophy but I don't remember much so a refresher sounds great. I've also set both of the books on ethics on my reading list. I've heard a lot about Peter Singer but never actually read anything written by him. The polemic also sounds interesting and thought-provoking if nothing else.
Note that the children will not be eligble for US citizenship unless you have lived in the US (which is not the case here). And with a European passport it’s basically always possible to ”fly in” to the US. It makes the whole situation a bit more challenging.