> Do we not have a right anymore over what we pay when it comes to copies of games?

You have the rights you get when you agree to the terms of service. The alternative is taking your money elsewhere or not getting the thing, because it's more profitable for game distributors to operate this way.

The only way to change it is for gamers at large to refuse to participate in the system, which the majority don't really care about.

Do I care about it? Nope. Do I know people who do? Sure. I know a guy whose hobby includes collecting old hardware, like pentium 2 hardware, for the truly authentic retro gaming experience. I know others who run vms or make patches for old games to work on modern systems.

You're not gonna stop the machine, may as well get on the one that offers/creates solutions, even if you have to run it.

You offered your opinion on the internet, prepare to be told it's a dumb one.

First I've heard of it, then again, I haven't bought anything from them for a while. Hence the BIFL.

> Kitchenaid

Yup, should've caveated the professional line. Fixed.

Trust the brand, not the store (unless it's a brand store). Reevaluate regularly.

Crock pot, instant pot, zojirushi, robot coupe, vitamix, kitchenaid professional (can you tell I'm big into kitchen gadgets?), arcteryx, kirkland signature, milwaukee tools, anything with a honda engine in it, precor exercise equipment, rogue fitness gear, samsung computer chips and displays, iqair purifiers, speedqueen washing machines, herman miller chairs, etc.

BIFL quality stuff tends to cost more. If businesses only stocked expensive BIFL stuff, they'd lose out on a lot of money from the cheaper/poorer demographic, so they sell cheaper stuff too.

While many other countries typically have limits on tap to pay, the US has no such limit.

I've tapped for thousands of dollars before, with no fuss.

This works for places that simply cancel your service if you don't pay.

This doesn't work for places that will send you to collections.

A very brief sound of wind followed by swift death.

I got a couple blankets from the factory store in Woolrich PA around 8 years ago, same style but different color. Mine's gone around the world with me on my army adventures. The other's been in my dad's boat on countless fishing trips. Both are still in fantastic condition.

On first glance the thumbnail kinda looked like the space shuttle in orbit.

Holes and dry spells aren’t a thing so long as the account is open. I have 14 credit cards (sign up bonus collecting), I use 1 on a regular basis, maybe 3 in a given month (depends on perks and types of purchases). The rest rarely if ever get used but consistently report “paid as agreed” to the credit agencies every month.

IF you can be responsible with it and pay it off every month, the credit card should be your first choice to pay for things because of the protection and perks (if any). For example, if someone skims your debit card and steals from your bank account, it’s a pain to fix that takes time. If someone skims your credit card and racks up false charges, you simply tell the card company you didn’t make those purchases and you don’t lose a cent.

Using the card more does not build more credit. Don’t fill up the card, do pay it off every month and your credit will slowly rise.

Your budget is income - expenses = savings. Credit doesn’t change that at all, it’s just another way to pay for something. The moment you start thinking credit is extra money in your pocket is the moment you start a painful and expensive lesson in debt and interest.

Reminds me almost exactly of a train station in Belgium.

Well that was an incredible invasion of privacy of not only your fiance but also his family and friends.

I know you won't but you should fess up to doing so because if he learns of this later he may be quite rightfully upset.

Eh, while it's better than nothing, I certainly won't be replacing my PLB or sat messengers until it proves it's worth.

Honestly, I probably won't ever replace the PLB. There's no screen to worry about, it's guaranteed waterproof, only have to replace the batteries every 3-5 years, operation is 1: extend antenna 2: push button.

Please folks, if you’re going into the wilderness without cell service, get a PLB or satellite messenger. This woman could have had help on the way to her exact location the moment she was injured if she had one.

Edit: yes, I know apple and others are coming out with satellite messaging on phones, but that technology is brand new. PLBs and SPOT/InReach/Zoleo type devices are proven technology with thousands of lives saved. As an avid hiker/backpacker/camper, I personally want my last-resort-before-death option to be a proven piece of equipment that is dead simple to use.

I think I've read the entire Honor Harrington series about 5 times now. It's the only series that's remained downloaded on my ancient kindle since forever.