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Comment on Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy, in $1 billion Sony v. Cox case in ~tech
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Comment on What moderate countries are left to emigrate to? in ~travel
arrza Link ParentIf you have a grandparent that was an Irish citizen, you can apply for Irish citizenship yourself, which when granted also makes you an EU citizen.If you have a grandparent that was an Irish citizen, you can apply for Irish citizenship yourself, which when granted also makes you an EU citizen.
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
arrza Link ParentIt really just breaks down to the fact that the majority of the Maga base are voting out of spite. They don't care if they wind up suffering, they view themselves as already suffering. They only...It really just breaks down to the fact that the majority of the Maga base are voting out of spite. They don't care if they wind up suffering, they view themselves as already suffering. They only care about making the lesser group suffer more.
I feel strongly that their anger and spite is misplaced, but that's kind of beside the point.
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Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health
arrza Link ParentYou don't need to bother sanding. Just keep it seasoned, scape it down with a metal spatula once in a while and it will get smooth eventually. If you really want a smooth cast iron pan fresh out...You don't need to bother sanding. Just keep it seasoned, scape it down with a metal spatula once in a while and it will get smooth eventually.
If you really want a smooth cast iron pan fresh out of the box, get a smithey or finex. They are spendy though.
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Comment on Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in five games in ~sports.baseball
arrza LinkI'll be honest, after blowing the lead like they did last night, the Yankees deserved to lose. They didn't play like a championship team.I'll be honest, after blowing the lead like they did last night, the Yankees deserved to lose. They didn't play like a championship team.
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza Link ParentThank you for humoring me in this thread. I wonder what the tipping point is, in terms of societal harm, where it becomes beneficial to begin a broader effort to go after fraud? We both recognize...Thank you for humoring me in this thread.
I wonder what the tipping point is, in terms of societal harm, where it becomes beneficial to begin a broader effort to go after fraud? We both recognize this an issue on some level. This isn't profitable to go after this fraud from a monetary perspective, at least not on a one-to-one basis, but the effect of this fraud is that it drives costs up not just because they're stealing from the system, but because of the increased scrutiny on all claims and the associated administrative overhead that comes along with it. So when does the system get so bad that something has to be done?
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza Link ParentCorrect, you mentioned "rampant fraud exists at the provider level". If it is rampant, i.e. everywhere, then the parties responsible for stopping it are either complicit, incompetent, or...Correct, you mentioned "rampant fraud exists at the provider level". If it is rampant, i.e. everywhere, then the parties responsible for stopping it are either complicit, incompetent, or non-existent otherwise it wouldn't be allowed to continue, right? I'm having trouble wrapping my head around how this industry has become overrun with fraud to the point that it's having trouble functioning.
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza Link ParentWell that's not a very productive answer. As an expert in this field, would you say it's due to misaligned incentives, penalties that are not severe enough to deter bad behavior, or something else?Well that's not a very productive answer. As an expert in this field, would you say it's due to misaligned incentives, penalties that are not severe enough to deter bad behavior, or something else?
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza Link ParentSo, I'm still not getting it. Why does the problem continue?So, I'm still not getting it.
Why does the problem continue?
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza (edited )Link ParentPlease help me understand then. If the guidelines are as clear as you say, and the fraud is so obvious and rampant, why is it allowed to continue? Shouldn't the perpetrators of the fraud face some...Please help me understand then. If the guidelines are as clear as you say, and the fraud is so obvious and rampant, why is it allowed to continue? Shouldn't the perpetrators of the fraud face some kind of penalty, like a fine or jail time?
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Comment on A proposal for fixing the US healthcare system - discussion in ~health
arrza Link ParentThey're simply operating in the system created by the insurance companies. In order to maximize the payout of a visit, they just shotgun blast the insurance co with every possible code and let the...When fraudsters stop billing every single test under the sun for a stubbed toe or head cold the payors will stop second guessing providers.
They're simply operating in the system created by the insurance companies. In order to maximize the payout of a visit, they just shotgun blast the insurance co with every possible code and let the insurance sort it out. If the insurance company doesn't want that happening the could stop it by publishing clear rules. But that's not in their interest either.
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Comment on You're running for office on a somewhat petty, yet univerally-understood single issue. What is it? in ~talk
arrza Link ParentPlastic of any kind is constantly shedding and breaking down. What do you think microplastics are?Plastic of any kind is constantly shedding and breaking down. What do you think microplastics are?
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Comment on A brief history of the end of the world in ~humanities
arrza Link ParentThat's a good one but I was expecting Bill Wurtz!That's a good one but I was expecting Bill Wurtz!
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Comment on Comprehensive bipartisan plastics recycling bill tackles plastics pollution in US in ~enviro
arrza Link ParentThank you scroll_lock! Your posts are consistently thoughtful and informative. My first thought after reading the article was to go look up the bill. I will definitely give it a once over so...Thank you scroll_lock! Your posts are consistently thoughtful and informative.
My first thought after reading the article was to go look up the bill. I will definitely give it a once over so thanks for making it easy to find!
I'm always skeptical when industry comes out in support of a bill, but this does seem like a step in the right direction as you said. There's certainly more that can be done like banning single use plastics, plastic silverware, straws and things like that but baby steps I suppose.
Based on what I've seen, I'll be reaching out to my senators and rep in support.
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Comment on Air Con: $1697 for an on/off switch in ~tech
arrza Link ParentI use Honeywell wifi thermostats and a corresponding app to control them. It's really nice to be able to adjust things when I'm on my way home from somewhere. There's also a neat side effect where...I use Honeywell wifi thermostats and a corresponding app to control them. It's really nice to be able to adjust things when I'm on my way home from somewhere. There's also a neat side effect where I get notified when wither the power or internet goes down at my house.
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Comment on Are there any actual science shows still out there? in ~science
arrza Link ParentDont forget sixty symbols sister channel, numberphile!Dont forget sixty symbols sister channel, numberphile!
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Comment on Inside the "three billion people" National Public Data breach in ~tech
arrza Link ParentI have been grabbing a phrase from a pdf on my computer or wikipedia page for my answers to security questions. It all goes into my keepass file.I have been grabbing a phrase from a pdf on my computer or wikipedia page for my answers to security questions. It all goes into my keepass file.
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Comment on What toothpaste do you use? in ~life.style
arrza Link ParentIt's been perfectly fine :) I take a tab, if my mouth is feeling a little dry I take the tiniest sip of water, chew the tab and brush like I have my whole life. I also like the fact that I'm using...It's been perfectly fine :)
I take a tab, if my mouth is feeling a little dry I take the tiniest sip of water, chew the tab and brush like I have my whole life. I also like the fact that I'm using the exact same amount every time.
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Comment on What toothpaste do you use? in ~life.style
arrza LinkI use unpaste tablets. Stopped using tube toothpaste a few years ago because I'm trying to reduce my plastic consumption. My dentist hasn't complained!I use unpaste tablets. Stopped using tube toothpaste a few years ago because I'm trying to reduce my plastic consumption. My dentist hasn't complained!
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Comment on ETF’s are eating the bond market in ~finance
arrza (edited )Link ParentIsn't part of the appeal of bonds their relative stability in relation to stocks? That seems to me, can only be possible with a low trading volume. Therefore, yes it would be somewhat harder to...Isn't part of the appeal of bonds their relative stability in relation to stocks? That seems to me, can only be possible with a low trading volume. Therefore, yes it would be somewhat harder to cash out of but thats a feature, not a bug.
Traders favoring the funds built from groups of bonds because they're easier to sell shouldn't be a shock. I dont think people who hold these things long term should worry though, bonds are still serving their intended purpose. Does that sound right?
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You're misunderstanding. They don't want packet inspection. The don't want any investigation. They just want their accusation, their assertion to be the final say. It's what they've always wanted. To be the arbiter, to scare people out of pirating because all they have to do is point their finger and get you cut off from a vital aspect of modern life.