[Badhobz]

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major payne below describes my whiteness


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3yE9DKACww

You can’t nominate yourself you lousy Chong. Although that is a very white guy thing to do ….. well done

[bcrdukes]

Based on that, yeah, I think the way to go is to get a receiver to connect the speakers to and to connect your turntable into it. I don't think you need to go balls-out on a receiver given these are ceiling-mounted speakers, and you don't know what they are.

Your use case is simple enough where you can get a basic Sonos setup and it will more than satisfy your requirements with lots of room to grow. :)

The vinyl community has grown tremendously over the years which also meant new products to get into the hobby. You have lots of options and varieties to choose from.

Edit: If you decide you want help repairing the Technics receiver, try "The Turntable Shop" in North Van. The original owner passed away but the current manager, Connor, learned a great deal from him and is familiar with vintage HiFi repair. I knew the original owner as he helped me repair an old Technics turntable and vintage Marantz receiver way back in the day.

[roastpuff]

Kind of related to Sonos. Does anyone have any idea of where to get info for some home stereo stuff? I have no fucking clue, but the PO of my place was a bigwig in the music industry, and as such has the whole place wired with speakers for his huge vinyl collection.
Me being a vinyl connoisseur with about 14 records and climbing, need to wire my record player to take advantage of this. All the wiring is there, so I’m assuming I just need a receiver? Any suggestions?

The speakers are already wired into the ceiling in every room. There’s about 6 sets of wires for them but I don’t know what kind they are. Most are 10”
I have a pro-ject turntable. Currently I have it just running through a single Marshall speaker with a little mini amp. I’d be cutting out the speaker and mini amp and wiring directly to the receiver and wiring the speakers to the receiver.
My buddy gave me a vintage technics receiver, but it doesn’t seem to be functioning. Might just be a fuse or might be something beyond that, that needs repair. I haven’t spent the time yet to get it working, but think maybe getting something newer that I can at least play digital music as well might make more sense since my collection is so small.
I should mention I have no interest in hooking it up to the TV for movies or anything, since we never really watch anything other than bluey, which for the record is actually awesome, but doesn’t require HI-FI to enjoy lol.
Hey Westopher, you can get a multi zone receiver to manage the speakers so that you can decide whether to play them in 1 room, 2 room, all rooms etc. A lot of the newer ones will also come with Bluetooth/Airplay/Chromecast capability so you can send Spotify/Amazon Music etc. to them for use.

If you want to talk more offline (probably easier to get details regarding zones/power/features etc.) you can DM me or get my number from Culverin/GMS.

[westopher]

Hey Westopher, you can get a multi zone receiver to manage the speakers so that you can decide whether to play them in 1 room, 2 room, all rooms etc. A lot of the newer ones will also come with Bluetooth/Airplay/Chromecast capability so you can send Spotify/Amazon Music etc. to them for use.

If you want to talk more offline (probably easier to get details regarding zones/power/features etc.) you can DM me or get my number from Culverin/GMS.

I’ll take some pics and shoot you message. Thanks!

[bcrdukes]

bunch of sonos nerds

[Badhobz]

Fags

[Manic!]

westopher are all the speakers in one room or speakers in multiple rooms?

[westopher]

Speakers are in multiple rooms, so I’d need something that allows for the ability to pick speakers to play. All the wiring terminates in the same place though. That said I only really care if the living room and kitchen are set up cause I’m not gonna play records upstairs and go sit in my room downstairs

[Hondaracer]

That’s really the best case scenario I’m sure if you spent like $700-$1000 you could get an amazing backbone receiver that can manage zones etc. probably AirPlay or whatever built In as well. *Edit a quick search if you’ve got like 10+ speakers it’s actually probably gonna be fairly pricey to be able to use them all with 1 amplifier

This stupid shit just adds up and up like you gotta pay for a higher level subscription to get Dolby Atmos on streaming services? :/ lol so fucking stupid like I have Prime, Crave, Disney+ and now I need to pay the next level up to get the higher quality audio for the system I buy.. OpieOP

[Manic!]

Speakers are in multiple rooms, so I’d need something that allows for the ability to pick speakers to play. All the wiring terminates in the same place though. That said I only really care if the living room and kitchen are set up cause I’m not gonna play records upstairs and go sit in my room downstairs

I have something similar to this: https://www.primecables.ca/p-358974-cab-8232-monoprice-4-channel-ab-speaker-selector-w-volume-control

It allows a 2 channel amp to run 8 speakers 4 zones. Then you can get an amp like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Fosi-Audio-BT20A-Replaceable-Adjustment/dp/B0DN51F69R?crid=22KFDR91CSK1T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1dWNMWdDxwk1gry2FePO39BToeTbJ2LfN X85j9i-DzCjCjf7mEhuZjLlKxrawhY7513XyyVs-ess701XWvr01UX68tUo3hOLPhDO97r_s0SpnKV6UrlPv5oRrO3 mhIlhbKKPbXbXxe6ar9uQE_cC6eIW3PoeJdo3_je8vemqRS6cR 1mozgp9Ux-B0xjmPYvqp5sFobbw6WY1-9I1RxPxaFsBA754y6gDy-KQOY2U5kw7V0cGN8hvnUZpGF1j3WRgryO4VIRtNQGZmr80PuW8 nrUM51KKfnGDf0YQE2U4xvw.GVDql32me3BJaDc9nfswfGdUyg If-57QMnNM6AArUuY&dib_tag=se&keywords=fosi+amplifier&qid=1755233969&sprefix=fosi+amplifier%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-6

Depending on the turntable you will need a pre amp like this to connect to the amp: https://www.amazon.ca/Fosi-Audio-Phono-Preamp-Turntable/dp/B08TLRPMDC?crid=2V9LG573IZPE4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X2IL7W99jGlElBJh9MfvPWi0WNrHfYL-Su304KeFZWpy_8Rza4L6qWeK6FXPkcvF4lhYvahu43XGw1RzCI i7KUf0RhcDtjVY9j5TVUdiFwf_Ok32Uy8XY4f7e5M6RF7aoH0j fcoK75C7mkd9Sm8lgSPR0RbvVNj3gZkUu8e22ERz51h7UZ73Nw sAwTtdidQ1tPfF5iFZb7k-GeslRfWxgXptQITCpZrriDPdMYzGZX5Az9JG542wT96AGQRa19 ZHj7rB7ghg5ZBQQ3tEat89ymn-Zi7O_NkafdII9VZDpBA._CQ1WZAR_uG-Ypiji8v1OV57lDH1jqaM_xwFawWwyyM&dib_tag=se&keywords=turntable+amplifier&qid=1755234915&sprefix=turn%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-18

[westopher]

Based on that, yeah, I think the way to go is to get a receiver to connect the speakers to and to connect your turntable into it. I don't think you need to go balls-out on a receiver given these are ceiling-mounted speakers, and you don't know what they are.

Your use case is simple enough where you can get a basic Sonos setup and it will more than satisfy your requirements with lots of room to grow. :)

The vinyl community has grown tremendously over the years which also meant new products to get into the hobby. You have lots of options and varieties to choose from.

Edit: If you decide you want help repairing the Technics receiver, try "The Turntable Shop" in North Van. The original owner passed away but the current manager, Connor, learned a great deal from him and is familiar with vintage HiFi repair. I knew the original owner as he helped me repair an old Technics turntable and vintage Marantz receiver way back in the day.

The turntable shop has closed afaik, unless it moved. Windows are all papered up.

[bcrdukes]

Oh man, RIP :(

[StylinRed]

:okay:Was meant to head to HK on Monday with air canada

[supafamous]

You're heavenly fellow.

How old are you Supa? Your name certainly doesn't match how you post :lol

Haha, I'm a few months away from 5-0. If the name sounds like something a 24 year old would pick then you would be correct. It comes from the era when web designers/developers were minor ground breaking celebrities of tech that went by names like Famewhore and Skilla (those were the just locals).

I should ask to change it to something like Acuraracer or 69style.

[westopher]

Oh man, RIP :(

Even worse actually, it’s a dominos pizza now.

[Badhobz]

Haha, I'm a few months away from 5-0. If the name sounds like something a 24 year old would pick then you would be correct. It comes from the era when web designers/developers were minor ground breaking celebrities of tech that went by names like Famewhore and Skilla (those were the just locals).

I should ask to change it to something like Acuraracer or 69style.

5.0 is good displacement. :accepted:

[bcrdukes]

:okay:Was meant to head to HK on Monday with air canada

RIP

What has transpired so far and next steps?

[68style]

My sister and my mom and dad and my niece and nephew are all supposed to go to Ireland today on AC… planning for years kids being old enough and parents healthy enough… sister fighting with ex about days she’s allowed to take the kids it’s been such a stressful thing for her to organize and now they don’t know if they’re going or not.

Still have a boarding pass and supposed to leave at 3pm but apparently even for scheduled flights a lot of FA’s are calling in sick to ground the planes. Such a bunch of bullshit.

[Badhobz]

Fuck. Those. Cunts.

You can keep the attitude, let me get my own damn drink.
No you buckle your damn seat belt ! I’ll buckle it when I give a shit

[roastpuff]

bunch of sonos nerds

At this point I'm more likely to recommend WiiM to those who are not already in the Sonos ecosystem.

[Eff-1]

I struggle a lot with unions.

On one hand, I see the value. Unions are there to ensure that jobs are protected and workers aren't trampled on by rich employers. That's important. Without unions, it's a race to the bottom.

But unions are also their own worst enemy. I find they can be so stubborn, unwilling to acknowlege reality, and also the cause of their own problems.

It's easy for someone to agree with the premise that FAs should be paid for time spent on the ground working.

Having a junior FA making $25k a year or something like that is absurd.

But what they don't tell you is the existing wages are inflated in order to already compensate for time on the ground. So they ARE being paid for ground time. That said, are they due for a raise? Yeah probably.

I think the reason junior FAs are paid terribly is because union seniority allows all the senior FAs to pick the best routes, like premium long haul flights that maximize time in the air during a shift, while the juniors work 11 hour days doing 6 segments and thus spend half the time on the ground. Isn't that pay inequality between senior and junior FAs the unions's fault?

Sucks for passengers who get screwed at the end of the day.

[Traum]

But unions are also their own worst enemy. I find they can be so stubborn, unwilling to acknowlege reality, and also the cause of their own problems.

The postal worker union is another example that readily comes to mind. At this point, if they continue to refuse to accept the reality that Canada Post's current business model is completely unsustainable, the whole corporation is just gonna collaspe.

In fact, at this point, I think it is far better for the federal gov to just let Canada Post collaspe and file for bankrupty, with no further gov funding injections. Then once CP goes into receivership, the federal gov can form a new dept / crown corp to buy up CP's assets at bankruptcy price and start all over again -- except this time, the CBA will actually reflect the realities of a viable business model in today's mail and parcel delivery sector.

[Eff-1]

The postal worker union is another example that readily comes to mind. At this point, if they continue to refuse to accept the reality that Canada Post's current business model is completely unsustainable, the whole corporation is just gonna collaspe.

In fact, at this point, I think it is far better for the federal gov to just let Canada Post collaspe and file for bankrupty, with no further gov funding injections. Then once CP goes into receivership, the federal gov can form a new dept / crown corp to buy up CP's assets at bankruptcy price and start all over again -- except this time, the CBA will actually reflect the realities of a viable business model in today's mail and parcel delivery sector.

Except it would SUCK to see 60,000 people out of work, many of them probably won't be able to find replacement jobs with the same income or benefits.

I always think about what if my dad/uncle/aunt whomever was a postal worker. Obviously you dont' want to see people lose their jobs who are older and will be impacted more negatively than others who can easily retrain.

But then again, 5 day a week door-to-door delivery is totally unnecessary right now. And if my dad had to work Saturdays in order to keep his job, i'm pretty sure he'd have no problem with that.

Also if my dad had to work for a full 8 hours and lose the perk finishing early and heading home but still being paid a full shift, I'm sure he'd be ok with that too. Yeah it sucks, but we all have to adapt.

[MG1]

The turntable shop has closed afaik, unless it moved. Windows are all papered up.

Damnit. I was hoping it was still open. After the guy died, I was told shop was done.

Then I get a glitter of hope from dukes............... arghhhhhhh.

There's always The Sound Room.



Westopher, give Sunny Electronic a call or visit them. They're across from John Oliver Secondary on Fraser Street. Good deals and friendly staff. Slow, but that's the way they are. Very laid back.

[westopher]

The postal worker union is another example that readily comes to mind. At this point, if they continue to refuse to accept the reality that Canada Post's current business model is completely unsustainable, the whole corporation is just gonna collaspe.

In fact, at this point, I think it is far better for the federal gov to just let Canada Post collaspe and file for bankrupty, with no further gov funding injections. Then once CP goes into receivership, the federal gov can form a new dept / crown corp to buy up CP's assets at bankruptcy price and start all over again -- except this time, the CBA will actually reflect the realities of a viable business model in today's mail and parcel delivery sector.


things for sure can be adjusted based on how the model is, but trying to start from scratch will be HILARIOUSLY ineffective. Can you imagine how many hundreds of millions will be spent on the logistics of creating something? The government doesn’t have a good track record of making new things lately. They’d just contract some fucking consultants to do it for 4000x what it should cost.

[Hondaracer]

Except it would SUCK to see 60,000 people out of work, many of them probably won't be able to find replacement jobs with the same income or benefits.

I always think about what if my dad/uncle/aunt whomever was a postal worker. Obviously you dont' want to see people lose their jobs who are older and will be impacted more negatively than others who can easily retrain.

But then again, 5 day a week door-to-door delivery is totally unnecessary right now. And if my dad had to work Saturdays in order to keep his job, i'm pretty sure he'd have no problem with that.

Also if my dad had to work for a full 8 hours and lose the perk finishing early and heading home but still being paid a full shift, I'm sure he'd be ok with that too. Yeah it sucks, but we all have to adapt.

Well.. throughout time, jobs cease to exist

Go down to mail delivery a couple times a week, cut your labour force, make people retire who are making $$$ compared to new hires.

It’s totally unsustainable as it’s structured. Unions would rather jobs not exist at all than adjust their expectations based on reality

[bcrdukes]

Then I get a glitter of hope from dukes............... arghhhhhhh.

My track record of delivering bad news has been solid this week. :fuckyea:

:okay:

[EvoFire]

The postal worker union is another example that readily comes to mind. At this point, if they continue to refuse to accept the reality that Canada Post's current business model is completely unsustainable, the whole corporation is just gonna collaspe.

In fact, at this point, I think it is far better for the federal gov to just let Canada Post collaspe and file for bankrupty, with no further gov funding injections. Then once CP goes into receivership, the federal gov can form a new dept / crown corp to buy up CP's assets at bankruptcy price and start all over again -- except this time, the CBA will actually reflect the realities of a viable business model in today's mail and parcel delivery sector.

It's infuriating how the union insists on a system of inefficiency. Same with the port of Vancouver and what Hobz was complaining about.

Unions were needed in certain time in history, and also probably dealing with crooks like Telus and Shaw, but the time of unions for crown or gov't positions is long in the past.

[Hondaracer]

The steelworkers union literally destroyed the Telus workforce.

The only people still around from the negotiations are the union workers.

[Traum]

Except it would SUCK to see 60,000 people out of work, many of them probably won't be able to find replacement jobs with the same income or benefits.

I agree it sucks to see all 60k CP employees be out of work. On the other hand, businesses and employment come and go. It's all part of the ever present business and labour churn. What we have right now is a totally non-viable business model that does not serve the needs of the public, and require recurring injections of large sums of public funding to keep the crown corp afloat. In the normal private sector, the company would have been bankrupt many times already.

EI lasts for up to 45 weeks, and I'm sure federal labour laws would require additional severence benefits on top of EI. So those people getting laid off aren't just being left out in the cold to rot and die.

In the end, somebody is gonna foot the bill when a business model falls apart. I am vehemently against the public being the one to foot the bill when it is so blantantly obvious that the business model no longer works, but the @#(*$)@# union just refuses to accept that reality, and forces the federal gov to keep throwing good tax dollars after the bad to keep this failed business afloat.

things for sure can be adjusted based on how the model is, but trying to start from scratch will be HILARIOUSLY ineffective. Can you imagine how many hundreds of millions will be spent on the logistics of creating something? The government doesn’t have a good track record of making new things lately. They’d just contract some fucking consultants to do it for 4000x what it should cost.
Would CP really be starting from scratch again? In my mind, the plan would unfold more like a new investor / new management buying out a struggling business, fire all the highly paid / redundant / obsolete staff as much as it can, and then rebuild / restructure the whole company again while using as much (or as little) of the existing logistics and infrastructures as it is reasonable to do so.

You do have a point about the Turdeau Liberals being extremely wasteful on hiring consultants at 1000x of what they are worth. I'd hope the Carney Liberals being far more stingy on loosening the purse strings, but Carney alone can't control all these frontline details.

[EvoFire]

I would say not all 60k CP employees would be out of work, if anything a majority of them would be rehired but given new job descriptions and efficiencies removed from the system. There's still going to be a mail system, majority of the function still exists, just with new descriptions and responsibilities.

[CivicBlues]

Lol who are we kidding? A reconstituted Canada Post is just going to be TFWs from India making $17.85/hr with no benefits leaving your mail on your front porch/common area like how every other delivery company operates today.

Get used to seeing this:
https://media1.tenor.com/m/pku8UKyg0uQAAAAd/delivery-postal.gif

[EvoFire]

Lol who are we kidding? A reconstituted Canada Post is just going to be TFWs from India making $17.85/hr with no benefits leaving your mail on your front porch/common area like how every other delivery company operates today.

Get used to seeing this:
https://media1.tenor.com/m/pku8UKyg0uQAAAAd/delivery-postal.gif

I'd say if there ever is a reconstitution of CP, there's going to be a line item to have to rehire first before TFW. And TFW is going to be harder and harder to come by in the next few years as the clamp down on diploma mills continue.

I look forward to the day when all the BS universities are gone.

[mikemhg]

I agree it sucks to see all 60k CP employees be out of work. On the other hand, businesses and employment come and go. It's all part of the ever present business and labour churn. What we have right now is a totally non-viable business model that does not serve the needs of the public, and require recurring injections of large sums of public funding to keep the crown corp afloat. In the normal private sector, the company would have been bankrupt many times already.

EI lasts for up to 45 weeks, and I'm sure federal labour laws would require additional severence benefits on top of EI. So those people getting laid off aren't just being left out in the cold to rot and die.

In the end, somebody is gonna foot the bill when a business model falls apart. I am vehemently against the public being the one to foot the bill when it is so blantantly obvious that the business model no longer works, but the @#(*$)@# union just refuses to accept that reality, and forces the federal gov to keep throwing good tax dollars after the bad to keep this failed business afloat.


Would CP really be starting from scratch again? In my mind, the plan would unfold more like a new investor / new management buying out a struggling business, fire all the highly paid / redundant / obsolete staff as much as it can, and then rebuild / restructure the whole company again while using as much (or as little) of the existing logistics and infrastructures as it is reasonable to do so.

You do have a point about the Turdeau Liberals being extremely wasteful on hiring consultants at 1000x of what they are worth. I'd hope the Carney Liberals being far more stingy on loosening the purse strings, but Carney alone can't control all these frontline details.

Doesn't it kind of feel like this is a problem across the board in many sectors of work and industry? Air Canada strikes, daycare worker strikes, nurses, on and on.

It's starting to feel like so many facets of our economy are just breaking down due to affordability crises. Services are raising prices multiple times a year, everything is costing more, with less.

Things that worked economically in the past just don't seem to work anymore. It feels like its all leading to some kind of breaking point.

[westopher]

Almost like there’s some weird concentration of wealth issue that we haven’t noticed that’s causing some sort of shortage of actual money in the hands of many…..
No that can’t be it.

[noclue]

The inherent flaw in seniority based employment, "I paid my dues" is that the company will offer enough for the seniors to sell out the juniors like all collective agreements, while they chant unity and solidarity.

[Hondaracer]

Just means the poors wont be able to send mail or get on planes anymore

This is such a prime example of how unions just fuck things up:

https://i.imgur.com/kZWLSAX.jpg

Tell me, is there ONE uber driver in this picture?

[Eff-1]

The inherent flaw in seniority based employment, "I paid my dues" is that the company will offer enough for the seniors to sell out the juniors like all collective agreements, while they chant unity and solidarity.

Bingo.

[Mikoyan]

Just means the poors wont be able to send mail or get on planes anymore

This is such a prime example of how unions just fuck things up:

https://i.imgur.com/kZWLSAX.jpg

Tell me, is there ONE uber driver in this picture?

Suit/beard guy on the left side. And maybe tan pants.

[Hondaracer]

He moved his way up the chain from Romania, to Victoria Uber, to UCFW recruiter

[Eff-1]

Give this a read. It's a sad read, but is relevant to this discussion.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/13/Janitor-Died-SFU/

TLDR: Punjabi janitor lady in her 60s died during a shift at SFU. Brings up the question of whether she was overworked and what role did that play in her death.

SFU says the working environment had nothing to do with it.

Contractor doesn't respond to requests for comment.

The union says yeah we knew it was bad, and oops, we should have done something sooner, but blames the language barrier with the employees.

All those union dues, and you can't hire a translator??

[Hondaracer]

Give this a read. It's a sad read, but is relevant to this discussion.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/13/Janitor-Died-SFU/

TLDR: Punjabi janitor lady in her 60s died during a shift at SFU. Brings up the question of whether she was overworked and what role did that play in her death.

SFU says the working environment had nothing to do with it.

Contractor doesn't respond to requests for comment.

The union says yeah we knew it was bad, and oops, we should have done something sooner, but blames the language barrier with the employees.

All those union dues, and you can't hire a translator??

Union will release a survey to gauge how stressed membership is from the death

[68style]

My sister and my mom and dad and my niece and nephew are all supposed to go to Ireland today on AC… planning for years kids being old enough and parents healthy enough… sister fighting with ex about days she’s allowed to take the kids it’s been such a stressful thing for her to organize and now they don’t know if they’re going or not.

Still have a boarding pass and supposed to leave at 3pm but apparently even for scheduled flights a lot of FA’s are calling in sick to ground the planes. Such a bunch of bullshit.

They got so lucky, their flight just took off… lots of people stranded and sleeping at the airport.

[Traum]

Sounds to me like the #1 failure goes to CUPE for totally dropping the ball on the complains. After that, it'd be the cleaning company for assigning excessive workloads.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Sounds like a bit of everyone's fault.

Victim for doing such a labourous job at her age and with chronic health issues.

Union for not listening to their members about the complaints.

Employer for not hiring more workers and giving increased workloads.

SFU is probably the least to blame IMO.

[winson604]

They got so lucky, their flight just took off… lots of people stranded and sleeping at the airport.

I just flew back 2 days ago from Tokyo via AC glad I missed the shit show. How is your sister navigating the flight coming back?

[Eff-1]

They got so lucky, their flight just took off… lots of people stranded and sleeping at the airport.

That's great to hear. Keep in mind, if they didn't already know, if their return flight is cancelled because of the strike, they'll be eligble for UK261 compensation. UK261 is way stronger than Canadian regulation.

If their return flight is cancelled they could get 600 euros compensation, and air canada is required to give them an alternative flight, plus meals and hotel :)

[GS8]

Sounds like a bit of everyone's fault.

Victim for doing such a labourous job at her age and with chronic health issues.

Union for not listening to their members about the complaints.

Employer for not hiring more workers and giving increased workloads.

SFU is probably the least to blame IMO.

As much as I hate unions (side note: who the fuck would wear UFCW swag???), I'd say the biggest 'monster' is the contractor. They run labour farms while getting subsidies from us taxpayers. Fuck them.

[68style]

I just flew back 2 days ago from Tokyo via AC glad I missed the shit show. How is your sister navigating the flight coming back?

I think they are hoping it won’t last longer than 2 weeks haha

[CivicBlues]

Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?

[noclue]

Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?

Went to beijing in january. Was fine with credit cards and cash but having wechat pay will probably make life easier. The CCP clamped down on security, massive security checkpoints at all famous sites, must carry passport with you at all times. You also need some foreigner permission form submitted in advance to enter tiananman square.

I was only there for two days so I didnt bother using a vpn. Microsoft bing, apple maps and revscene is not blocked lol

[SkinnyPupp]

Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?
Not sure about Beijing but in Guangzhou it's practically cash free. Make sure you have your payment apps set up asap

[CivicBlues]

I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?

Also downloaded Amap to act as Google Maps

What else? Can I just use Didi in the Alipay App or do I need to download the standalone app?

Went to beijing in january. Was fine with credit cards and cash but having wechat pay will probably make life easier. The CCP clamped down on security, massive security checkpoints at all famous sites, must carry passport with you at all times. You also need some foreigner permission form submitted in advance to enter tiananman square.

I was only there for two days so I didnt bother using a vpn. Microsoft bing, apple maps and revscene is not blocked lol

I heard e-sims like Airalo give you unrestricted internet. Same as if you use your Canadian carrier's roaming. Did you use that?

The Tiananmen sq thing - yeah that's a big wtf, I heard you need to register on Wechat to get in now?

[Traum]

I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?

Any food court stalls in Richmond run by Mainland Chinese would very likely accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Foody World on Sexsmith (between Bridgeport & Sea Island Way) will also take Alipay and WeChat Pay.

[Fafine]

Apparently TnT accepts Ali and Wechat pay too

[Gumby]

Holt Renfrew probably accepts Ali and WeChat pay :p

[StylinRed]

RIP

What has transpired so far and next steps?

lol I'm guessing they're going to book us on Cathay but not until they officially cancel the flight

I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?

Also downloaded Amap to act as Google Maps

What else? Can I just use Didi in the Alipay App or do I need to download the standalone app?



I heard e-sims like Airalo give you unrestricted internet. Same as if you use your Canadian carrier's roaming. Did you use that?

The Tiananmen sq thing - yeah that's a big wtf, I heard you need to register on Wechat to get in now?

I'll be headed into the mainland on this trip too

I got alipay, wechat, meituan (food ordering), didi, Baidu maps, ctrip (Chinese version of trip.com app) mulladvpn

[StylinRed]

Apparently TnT accepts Ali and Wechat pay too

Yep as does that Chinese save on foods by metro

[EvoFire]

Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?

I went back in 2017 and it was already different. You'll need one of their electronic payment systems. I couldn't even get a coffee with cash when I was seeing a friend. He laughed at me and treated me.

Only the really old school places take cash.

Also the major stations all require you to xray your bags, taking the train is like taking a plane it was kind of insane

[bcrdukes]

I was in Shanghai and Fuzhou in December 2019, just before COVID-19.

You need to have AliPay or WeChat Pay on your phone. Cash? You'll get laughed at and ridiculed, just like how we make fun of new-rich peasant farmers who come to Canada. The only place I was able to use cash was at McDonald's when the cashier lady (probably a grandmother) knew we were not locals and felt really sorry for us, and had to ask her manager to authorize us to pay for our meal in cash. Had it not been for meeting up with family, we would have been screwed. I tried to pay for a family dinner and the staff at the restaurant laughed right at my face, and my uncle had to tell him I wasn't from here. They both laughed together at me. :okay:

Edit: I should emphasize and encourage you to bring some cash, but you may not be able to use much of it, depending on where you go. Be prepared for oddball side eye stares. Even street vendors will only (prefer) to take electronic payment. Good idea on getting food apps for your phone - do your research on which apps work depending on where you go. If you use a travel eSIM, depending on which carrier you are using and how it is setup, you may or may not be exposed to the Great Firewall. If you use, say for example, your RoBellus SIM, your data will be served by Canadian servers, so no Great Firewall limitations. Enjoy your trip and please let us know how it goes.

I will never go back to China. Ever.

[68style]

I will never go back to China. Ever.

Does that mean the next meet isn’t in Richmond?

[CivicBlues]

So has anyone here from Canada and has no ties to China able to set up their Alipay/Wechat and use it successfully?

[Jason00S2000]

I love being able to spend cash!

No cash... no privacy!

[yray]

no privacy no crime

#chinar

[bcrdukes]

So has anyone here from Canada and has no ties to China able to set up their Alipay/Wechat and use it successfully?

At the time (remember, this was 2019) you had to have a Chinese bank account, which I did not have. I tried and failed.

It's possible you can try to open a Bank of China account locally first and see if it will work that way. Perhaps the rules at changed.

[bcrdukes]

Does that mean the next meet isn’t in Richmond?

Got me there. :badpokerface:

[Hondaracer]

At the time (remember, this was 2019) you had to have a Chinese bank account, which I did not have. I tried and failed.

It's possible you can try to open a Bank of China account locally first and see if it will work that way. Perhaps the rules at changed.

This sounds pleasant

It’s too bad China is what it is because it’s like a Canada/Russia/India/Etc there is endless variety to explore and beautiful scenery etc. but everything else is just gross/a burden to deal with

[westopher]

lol putting Canada in that category is fucking retarded haha. Such a drama queen.

[bcrdukes]

lol wut

[Hondaracer]

I meant all those places have relatively easy adoption, even Russia VS China with these payment methods and security checkpoints etc. and barriers for tourism

[westopher]

Oh I thought you were saying Canada is a burden to travel in.

[Hondaracer]

Nah im lit

[Jason00S2000]

Nah im lit

Hell yeah :awwyeah:

[Jason00S2000]

Cash = privacy

I love me some cash money

China is cool I love their robot olympics and other stuff about China

But Jason00S2000 would be Hung So Lo #6969 in prison in China probably dead or disappeared for resisting the agenda.

I made a basil gravy trad Italian spaghetti tonight, may have gone a little extra wif dat cooking red wine

[CivicBlues]

Comon guys I thought at least someone here has gone before we devolved into this predictable back and forth. No way I'm going to open a bank account for a 4 day trip. Tons of European tourists are going now with the visa free option - they can't all be dealing with cash only.

Fuck travel in 2015 was so much easier. Now it's all Digital arrival cards, payments, e-visas. Not just China too. Have you guys tried visiting the UK since 2024? I had to help my parents take a selfie for their ETA, it was comically idiotic how nit-picky it was.

[bcrdukes]

This is what Google said:

To set up Alipay as a foreigner, you'll need to download the Alipay app, register with your international phone number or email, and verify your identity using your passport. You can then link your international credit or debit cards, like Visa or Mastercard, to your account for payments.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Download and Install:
Download the official Alipay app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

2. Register Your Account:
Open the app and tap on "Sign Up" or "Register".

Enter your international phone number or email address.

Follow the prompts to verify your phone number or email with a verification code.

3. Verify Your Identity:
Navigate to the "Me" tab, then "Settings," then "Account & Security," then "Identity Verification".

You'll need to upload a photo of your passport and possibly complete a facial verification process.

Alipay will then verify your identity, which can take a few hours or longer.

4. Link Your International Card:
Go to the "Me" tab and tap on "Bank Cards".

Add your Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, or Diners Club card.

You may need to verify the card with your bank, such as through an OTP (One-Time Password).

5. Start Using Alipay:
Once your account is verified and your card is linked, you can start using Alipay for payments in China.

You can scan QR codes at stores or present your personal payment code for merchants to scan.

Important Notes:
It's recommended to download the app and complete the verification process before traveling to China to avoid potential connectivity issues.

Some banks may charge foreign transaction fees for using your card with Alipay, so it's a good idea to check with your bank.

While you can link your international card, some users find that using a Chinese bank card or a prepaid card (like TourPass) offers broader acceptance.

[StylinRed]

At the time (remember, this was 2019) you had to have a Chinese bank account, which I did not have. I tried and failed.

It's possible you can try to open a Bank of China account locally first and see if it will work that way. Perhaps the rules at changed.

Nope they say its not connected to the china system

You can open a Non Resident Account in China using a tourist visa, but you need approval and a good reason for opening one

[winson604]

I think they are hoping it won’t last longer than 2 weeks haha

haha fair enough already such a stressful situation and they lucked out just enjoy the trip and deal with it when you have to deal with it.

[Jason00S2000]

Fuck travel in 2015 was so much easier.

Yeah, it is almost like the world is trending towards being a totally surveilled.

Oh well, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about, citizen.

[bcrdukes]

Nope they say its not connected to the china system

You can open a Non Resident Account in China using a tourist visa, but you need approval and a good reason for opening one

LOL At least there is somewhat of a way to do it now?

When I went in 2019, the default response was :lol +:gtfo:

[noclue]

Comon guys I thought at least someone here has gone before we devolved into this predictable back and forth. No way I'm going to open a bank account for a 4 day trip. Tons of European tourists are going now with the visa free option - they can't all be dealing with cash only.

Fuck travel in 2015 was so much easier. Now it's all Digital arrival cards, payments, e-visas. Not just China too. Have you guys tried visiting the UK since 2024? I had to help my parents take a selfie for their ETA, it was comically idiotic how nit-picky it was.

My understanding is that you can link your foreign card to alipay/wechat pay before you enter china. Also if you are entering on a transit visa beware that the great wall is not considered part of the beijing area so you could get into trouble.

Beijing metro ticket machines took cash, the marriott hotel I stayed at for reason didnt firewall western content, took amex etc. The "nicer" restaurants + western fast food chains all took credit cards.

And yeah I agree that e-visas are a cash grab disguised as "border security" and ruin spontaneous travel. UK this year, EU next year what next?

[Badhobz]

Yes most places take western credit card other than street food and mom and pop shops.

[bcrdukes]

Yes most places take western credit card other than street food and mom and pop shops.

Your people in Shanghai told me to get out of here with my lousy Amex, Mastercard, and Visa. :okay:

Only the hotel accepted credit card for payment. And that was a pain in the ass too!

[Badhobz]

They don’t like Guangdong bastards. Or Beijing bastard. Or out of town bastards. Or people from the other side of the river even…..

They’ll only take a credit card from the guy who lives within a 5 block radius of where they are and even then, you better go back at least 5 generations of shanghainese or else you’re just a fucking farmer.

Shanghainese hate everyone. Even other….. shanghainese fucks.

[Gerbs]

I heard you need wechat + alipay to be safe.

Going china in Sept

[bcrdukes]

Yes, I highly recommend both. Most places accept both, but you will come across some merchants and restaurants that only accept one or the other.

[6793026]

i know you can do it if you're on vacation. I asked the same question.. what do you do .. there has to be a way as a tourist to link it to a credit card.

Would also have to assume to have access to china sim card as well.

[bcrdukes]

Oh, interesting.

I just noticed you can get a travel pass on Rogers, valid for 14 days for $90. Works out to about $6.43'ish per day and it uses your existing data bucket. Not bad to keep your own number while avoiding the Great Firewall. It's valid in China too.

[Jason00S2000]

https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1957139637333598553

Noticing Guangdong everywhere lately, fucking Guangdongians!

[Jason00S2000]

10 Insane Facts About Guangdong


Opium Hub: Guangzhou was ground zero for the British opium trade, which sparked the Opium Wars.
Hell Money Bonfires: People burn paper iPhones, Gucci bags—even full paper “Teslas”—for their ancestors.
Lychee Lust: Tang emperor Xuanzong had fresh lychees rushed from Guangdong to Yang Guifei over a thousand years ago.
Cannibal Famines: Historical accounts describe human flesh sold or eaten during severe famines and clan feuds.
Extreme Eats: From snake wine to civet cat stew; Guangdong cuisine’s reputation for “eating everything” didn’t appear from nowhere.
Pirate Queen: Ching Shih commanded 300+ ships off Guangdong and retired rich after outplaying multiple navies.
Factory Ghosts: Urban legends tell of haunted dorms, phantom night shifts, and incense on assembly lines.
Triad Roots: Many Chinese secret societies and early triad networks trace origins to Guangdong.
Exploding Melons: 2011 farms saw watermelons literally explode after misuse of growth chemicals.
Shenzhen Time Warp: A fishing village in 1980 turned into a 17M+ megacity, with farms and skyscrapers often side by side.

[Gerbs]

that's some dry ass pork

[sonick]

Oh, interesting.

I just noticed you can get a travel pass on Rogers, valid for 14 days for $90. Works out to about $6.43'ish per day and it uses your existing data bucket. Not bad to keep your own number while avoiding the Great Firewall. It's valid in China too.

It still roam's through China mobile provider networks, so I assume the firewall will remain active and would still require a VPN?

[winson604]

Oh, interesting.

I just noticed you can get a travel pass on Rogers, valid for 14 days for $90. Works out to about $6.43'ish per day and it uses your existing data bucket. Not bad to keep your own number while avoiding the Great Firewall. It's valid in China too.

Side note if you have the Rogers Mastercard you get 5 roam days for free as well.

[Badhobz]

10 Insane Facts About Guangdong


Opium Hub: Guangzhou was ground zero for the British opium trade, which sparked the Opium Wars.
Hell Money Bonfires: People burn paper iPhones, Gucci bags—even full paper “Teslas”—for their ancestors.
Lychee Lust: Tang emperor Xuanzong had fresh lychees rushed from Guangdong to Yang Guifei over a thousand years ago.
Cannibal Famines: Historical accounts describe human flesh sold or eaten during severe famines and clan feuds.
Extreme Eats: From snake wine to civet cat stew; Guangdong cuisine’s reputation for “eating everything” didn’t appear from nowhere.
Pirate Queen: Ching Shih commanded 300+ ships off Guangdong and retired rich after outplaying multiple navies.
Factory Ghosts: Urban legends tell of haunted dorms, phantom night shifts, and incense on assembly lines.
Triad Roots: Many Chinese secret societies and early triad networks trace origins to Guangdong.
Exploding Melons: 2011 farms saw watermelons literally explode after misuse of growth chemicals.
Shenzhen Time Warp: A fishing village in 1980 turned into a 17M+ megacity, with farms and skyscrapers often side by side.


why you researching guangdong bastards? HOW DARE YOU!

dui le say pok gai gewilo

[6793026]

why you researching guangdong bastards? HOW DARE YOU!

dui le say pok gai gewilo

I can't see jason20000000 cause i blocked him.

Originally Posted by Jason00S2000 View Post
Lychee Lust: Tang emperor Xuanzong had fresh lychees rushed from Guangdong to Yang Guifei over a thousand years ago.

this is actually a true story and they made a similar movie (using the title / idiom) but with a modern story line

It's called "The Lychee Road"


king tasted lychee from some place, loves it and wanted to send to his concubine. So he gave this dreadful task to a mayor, but, 1 day it loses freshness, 2 days in, it changes color, 3 days in and it stars to lost its smell.

[bcrdukes]

It still roam's through China mobile provider networks, so I assume the firewall will remain active and would still require a VPN?

When I was there in 2019, I forgot to turn my roaming off so I was roaming while on Fido (I'm not on Rogers) and it used Canadian servers. Didn't require a VPN. I don't think it has changed, so your mileage may vary. :D

After I got a local SIM from one of the local providers (I forgot which) any time I tried to access Western content, it was blocked. I recall not being able to access some pages of RS. You can't use Google or Facebook, but you can use Microsoft Bing. Yeah. :pokerface:

Side note if you have the Rogers Mastercard you get 5 roam days for free as well.

Oh, I did not know this. Is this only for Rogers Wireless (not Fido) only?

[winson604]

When I was there in 2019, I forgot to turn my roaming off so I was roaming while on Fido (I'm not on Rogers) and it used Canadian servers. Didn't require a VPN. I don't think it has changed, so your mileage may vary. :D

After I got a local SIM from one of the local providers (I forgot which) any time I tried to access Western content, it was blocked. I recall not being able to access some pages of RS. You can't use Google or Facebook, but you can use Microsoft Bing. Yeah. :pokerface:



Oh, I did not know this. Is this only for Rogers Wireless (not Fido) only?

Correct, Rogers only unfortunately.

[StylinRed]

Question for Skinny I guess, should we be buying rtx5090s to bring to HK or the mainland to sell to cover our trip out there? :lol: just watching the gamers nexus investigative report and those prices are insane

[radeonboy]

When I was there in 2019, I forgot to turn my roaming off so I was roaming while on Fido (I'm not on Rogers) and it used Canadian servers. Didn't require a VPN. I don't think it has changed, so your mileage may vary. :D

After I got a local SIM from one of the local providers (I forgot which) any time I tried to access Western content, it was blocked. I recall not being able to access some pages of RS. You can't use Google or Facebook, but you can use Microsoft Bing. Yeah. :pokerface:

It's still the same - foreign SIM cards route all traffic back to the home country (Canadian servers in our case), so western content remains accessible as long as you stay on the roaming sim card's data plan. Connecting to local WiFi (EDIT: or local sim) will put the device behind the firewall.

[SkinnyPupp]

Question for Skinny I guess, should we be buying rtx5090s to bring to HK or the mainland to sell to cover our trip out there? :lol: just watching the gamers nexus investigative report and those prices are insane
That, I have no clue.. I don't follow that stuff anymore

Looks like they go for $22-30K which is like $2800-3700ish USD, which is fucking insane. So if you can get them for like half that, why not give it a try

[Badhobz]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-public-service-work-from-office-mandate-remote-1.7608742

Ruh roh...... if they are forcing everyone back to work 5 days a week ill have to quit my job earlier.

[Jason00S2000]

I still have nightmares of my last five days a week, 9-5 job.

[bcrdukes]

Anyone here been to Philadelphia? Heading there for a business trip for a week. Open to any suggestions/recommendations for coffee, sights, and scenery. Thanks!

[CivicBlues]

Was there last September, mostly in Old Town and Center City. Check out the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (book ahead) and go see Benjamin Franklin rolling in his grave. City Hall is pretty impressive. The Rocky steps is popular but didn't make it there it was a pain getting there by transit.

Cheesesteaks people have very strong opinions about but I don't think you can go wrong anywhere. Reading Terminal market is their version of Granville Island if you want more food. If you're interested I can dig up where I went to get some Georgian and Venezuelan food - stuff you can't find easily in Vancouver, but you can probaly get easier in Toronto?

Actually I got it all pinned on Google Maps:
Talula's Garden
Sakartvelo
Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
Sonny's Famous Steaks

[bcrdukes]

"i only want chinese food" - :derp:

Joking aside, thanks for the leads.

I'm curious where you tried the cheesesteak sandwich? This is a work trip so I won't have a tremendous amount of time to play tourist. I'll have to maximize every opportunity I have to myself after business hours.

[Badhobz]

Leolist Philly Cheesesteak Kreygasm

[CivicBlues]

Their Chinatown is surprisingly vibrant and even less crack-heady than ours!

Sonny's Steaks since it was in Old Town, I only had it once. There's that famous rivalry between Ginos and Pats but locals say both of them suck, so I didn't venture down that way.

[bcrdukes]

@Badhobz - I don't think I want to do that. Thank you.

[CivicBlues]

How about a Cleveland Steamer?

[bcrdukes]

Do not Google that at work.

:inoutugh:

[Traum]

Leolist Philly Cheesesteak Kreygasm

How about a Cleveland Steamer?
I had to google both of these...

:inout:

[bcrdukes]

I'm thankful my workplace firewall blocked anything related to those two search terms.

Or am I going to get fired? :suspicious:

[unit]

whoevers job it was to make that list must have had fun

[GLOW]

http://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2YgYobPgbDLeCXS5Dv0Lu6qkjRQuMt eIviA&s

[mikemhg]

Lots of sports in Philly, you should go to a game of some sort.

If your trip is in September you could do an Eagles game, or Phillies.

[westopher]

Great music scene in Philly too.

[supafamous]

How about a Cleveland Steamer?

I prefer a Cincinnati Bowtie. Sometimes a Rusty Trombone really does it for me though.

[bcrdukes]

I have learned a lot more about supafamous this week than compared to all the years he's been on RevScene. :pokerface:

From Cactus Club girls and his..."preferences." Yeah....:inout:

:D

Re: Travel dates - Just found out I'm there next week. Which days - unsure at this point. Will book travel tomorrow.

[MG1]

Received a parking ticket at a Diamond run parking lot. $80.00 if I pay now or $160.00 if past ten days. Pay or ignore?

[EvoFire]

Received a parking ticket at a Diamond run parking lot. $80.00 if I pay now or $160.00 if past ten days. Pay or ignore?

Ignore. They'll send you a few scary looking letters and have Wiggins call you. You can block their number and they'll go away. My last straw with them was when we were in ER and we got a ticket because we couldn't renew in time while getting tests done, I will never pay for parking tickets with these places.

[Traum]

I prefer a Cincinnati Bowtie. Sometimes a Rusty Trombone really does it for me though.
I can't believe there is actually a Wikipedia page for this one...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_trombone

[MG1]

Ignore. They'll send you a few scary looking letters and have Wiggins call you. You can block their number and they'll go away. My last straw with them was when we were in ER and we got a ticket because we couldn't renew in time while getting tests done, I will never pay for parking tickets with these places.

Thanks........... I scare easily, though. Badhobz, not so much. Berz, yes.

[Badhobz]

What ?! I’m scary

https://media.tenor.com/g5uwfFdKiyEAAAAM/chief-wiggum-simpsons.gif

[bcrdukes]

Attention mikemhg: You are required here, please and thank you. (https://www.revscene.net/forums/718036-official-car-related-shit-no-one-cares-about-thread-9.html#post9190087)

[whitev70r]

Anybody visited Haida Gwaii? If so, any pointers?

[supafamous]

I have learned a lot more about supafamous this week than compared to all the years he's been on RevScene. :pokerface:

From Cactus Club girls and his..."preferences." Yeah....:inout:

:D

I told you those girls were totally into me. They are great "musicians".

[bcrdukes]

Lots of sports in Philly, you should go to a game of some sort.

If your trip is in September you could do an Eagles game, or Phillies.

Just booked my trip. Will be there next Wednesday to Friday. Booked a ticket with a colleague to the MLB Phillies game against Atlanta at the Citizen Bank Park. Thanks for the tip! :)

[GLOW]

in my hood...police shoot a guy with weapon

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/man-shot-dead-by-police-in-vancouver-s-joyce-collingwood-area/ar-AA1KQcoy?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=68a5f3c0a5fe409bab18590b2763edb9&ei=11

[mikemhg]

Anybody visited Haida Gwaii? If so, any pointers?

Smoked salmon. Go fishing.

[mikemhg]

Just booked my trip. Will be there next Wednesday to Friday. Booked a ticket with a colleague to the MLB Phillies game against Atlanta at the Citizen Bank Park. Thanks for the tip! :)

My man.

[Traum]

Your Joyce - Collingwood incident might have turned out better than the one that happened in Surrey:

Warning -- extremely graphic contents (that is shown on Global News)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYM6wjmBJYg

IMO clear cut cases like these are the times when capital punishment is totally justified. For that matter, the police shouldn't have asked him 3x to drop the knife. 1 bullet would have saved everybody a lot of trouble, not to mention the tax dollars that society would have needed to spend on this worthless POS.

in my hood...police shoot a guy with weapon

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/man-shot-dead-by-police-in-vancouver-s-joyce-collingwood-area/ar-AA1KQcoy?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=68a5f3c0a5fe409bab18590b2763edb9&ei=11

[mikemhg]

That Abdul guy needs to go back to ISIS training camp.

He sucks at stabbing.

[Hondaracer]

Your Joyce - Collingwood incident might have turned out better than the one that happened in Surrey:

Warning -- extremely graphic contents (that is shown on Global News)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYM6wjmBJYg

IMO clear cut cases like these are the times when capital punishment is totally justified. For that matter, the police shouldn't have asked him 3x to drop the knife. 1 bullet would have saved everybody a lot of trouble, not to mention the tax dollars that society would have needed to spend on this worthless POS.

Precedent bro, I hope he gets released. It’s the precedent, he deserves freedom

[Jason00S2000]

Clearly Islamophobia played a role and maybe the stabber guy should get a few million for how Canada has treated him and his people. Probably why he lashed out defensively on the bus while surrounded by so many white Christian fascists.

[Badhobz]

lessons here:

1) dont take the peasant bus

2) if you see a dude with a huge beard that looks kinda like weirdo jew or a-rab, run away

3) bro didnt even drop his coffee. thats how expensive coffee has gotten

[Jason00S2000]

lessons here:

1) dont take the peasant bus

2) if you see a dude with a huge beard that looks kinda like weirdo jew or a-rab, run away

3) bro didnt even drop his coffee. thats how expensive coffee has gotten

:lol :awwyeah:KEKW

[westopher]

Your Joyce - Collingwood incident might have turned out better than the one that happened in Surrey:

Warning -- extremely graphic contents (that is shown on Global News)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYM6wjmBJYg

IMO clear cut cases like these are the times when capital punishment is totally justified. For that matter, the police shouldn't have asked him 3x to drop the knife. 1 bullet would have saved everybody a lot of trouble, not to mention the tax dollars that society would have needed to spend on this worthless POS.
Absolutely put a bullet in this guy. There needs to be more sense involved when it comes to de-escalation, and force. They beat Myles gray to death, who’s unarmed, and 5 cops responding, but this guy is taken peacefully armed with what he attempted to use as a murder weapon. It makes no fuckin sense.

[68style]

VPD yo

[Jason00S2000]

It makes no fuckin sense.

The only way to win is to not play the game.

[bcrdukes]

The only way to win is to not play the game.

Just so we understand, are you suggesting people simply be law-abiding citizens or something along the lines of "fuck da police!" ? :suspicious:

[Jason00S2000]

Just so we understand, are you suggesting people simply be law-abiding citizens or something along the lines of "fuck da police!" ? :suspicious:

The problem is, if you refuse to play the game, other people start wondering why you are being weird. Then you have to explain to them that the entire system we're living in is a massive illusion and totally fake and gay.

Becoming a hermit is harder than you think, but easy to maintain once you get to that place in life. It has a lot of rewards you wouldn't expect, probably why so many famous people became hermits because it is such a noble endevour to rid yourself of the average person's company.

A lot of the time, being a hermit was only for the upper classes and people who could afford to shirk all duties and just disappear. I actually really enjoy the time I spent in total isolation and I already miss it. So much effort is required to play stupid to pretend to fit into regular society with the 9-5 slaves and pretend you have the same interests as you row through yet another dullard conversation...

[68style]

And yet you come here to grace all of us with your esteemed presence, aren’t we lucky

[westopher]

Smart people question if they are smart. Idiots KNOW they are smart.

[bcrdukes]

Does that make Jason00S2000 a genius? :troll:

[unit]

lessons here:

1) dont take the peasant bus

2) if you see a dude with a huge beard that looks kinda like weirdo jew or a-rab, run away

3) bro didnt even drop his coffee. thats how expensive coffee has gotten

4) if some disheveled guy asks if you're a muslim, say yes habibi!

[bcrdukes]

Just booked my trip. Will be there next Wednesday to Friday. Booked a ticket with a colleague to the MLB Phillies game against Atlanta at the Citizen Bank Park. Thanks for the tip! :)

What a sudden change of events. Just learned there's a company-wide stop travel and our admin had to cancel the trip. :seriously:

[Badhobz]

It’s just like us. Everyone is cutting back.

Starting this year no more business class travel unless over 6hours. That means all domestic flights are peasant class.

Fuck. This. Shit.

I refuse to go to Montreal anymore.

[Mikoyan]

It’s just like us. Everyone is cutting back.

Starting this year no more business class travel unless over 6hours. That means all domestic flights are peasant class.

Fuck. This. Shit.

I refuse to go to Montreal anymore.

So when will they start shipping you out in a 40' can?

[Gumby]

It’s just like us. Everyone is cutting back.

Starting this year no more business class travel unless over 6hours. That means all domestic flights are peasant class.

Fuck. This. Shit.

I refuse to go to Montreal anymore.
Wow, given that you don't work in private industry, I'm surprised business class travel is permitted.

[Gumby]

What a sudden change of events. Just learned there's a company-wide stop travel and our admin had to cancel the trip. :seriously:
Damn, does that mean you're stuck with the tickets to the Phillies game?

[mikemhg]

It’s just like us. Everyone is cutting back.

Starting this year no more business class travel unless over 6hours. That means all domestic flights are peasant class.

Fuck. This. Shit.

I refuse to go to Montreal anymore.

I'm playing the world's smallest violin for you.

[CivicBlues]

Anyone else think Hobz trolls us? There's no way this bastard lucks out and fails upward on so much stupid shit throughout his lifetime? It's not like he's some average white guy.



Damn, does that mean you're stuck with the tickets to the Phillies game?

He can always sell it on Seat Geek for a profit!



...or a loss :hotbaby:

[bcrdukes]

the only troll here is you

[bcrdukes]

Damn, does that mean you're stuck with the tickets to the Phillies game?

I've put them up for sale :okay:

[mikemhg]

Anyone else think Hobz trolls us? There's no way this bastard lucks out and fails upward on so much stupid shit throughout his lifetime? It's not like he's some average white guy.





He can always sell it on Seat Geek for a profit!



...or a loss :hotbaby:

I sometimes wonder that.

Hobz: "I'm so fat! I went to the gym today and this 10/10 model came in and wanted to blow me right on the treadmill! So annoy!"

Next day

Hobz: "Wow! Porsche called me today to offer me a free 911 because they like me so much, I told them FUCK OFF, I don't drive beetles!"

Next day

Hobz: "I came into work late today and slapped my blonde assistant's ass, I only hire blonde because docks don't care! Now she complained to HR! STUPID BITCH! My boss came into my office and gave me a 20% raise because he liked my jib! Take that WHORE"

[bcrdukes]

That pretty much sums up his reality. :pokerface:

[Jason00S2000]

The WORST part about freelancing is waiting to get paid. Freelancing is fucking awesome in so many ways, but the #1 headache of being your own boss is shaking the fuckin money tree of clients.

I've started taking 50% up front, which, you know, makes things a bit easier... but then you still have to chase down the other 50%!

Need to vibe code up myself a payment-harasser bot that just fucking harasses the shit out of my clients until they pay. Or take 100% up front.

[Badhobz]

Anyone else think Hobz trolls us? There's no way this bastard lucks out and fails upward on so much stupid shit throughout his lifetime? It's not like he's some average white guy.

Average white guy's got nothing on me! :fullofwin:

[westopher]

I sometimes wonder that.

Hobz: "I'm so fat! I went to the gym today and this 10/10 model came in and wanted to blow me right on the treadmill! So annoy!"

Next day

Hobz: "Wow! Porsche called me today to offer me a free 911 because they like me so much, I told them FUCK OFF, I don't drive beetles!"

Next day

Hobz: "I came into work late today and slapped my blonde assistant's ass, I only hire blonde because docks don't care! Now she complained to HR! STUPID BITCH! My boss came into my office and gave me a 20% raise because he liked my jib! Take that WHORE"

LOL this is fuckin gold.

[CivicBlues]

the only troll here is you

explain.

[Badhobz]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/Homer_and_Frank.jpeg

Youre basically this guy.

https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/frank-grimes-with-his-hands-on-his-head-in-the-simpsons-episode-homer-s-enemy.jpg

You having a meltdown

https://i.redd.it/hd0dstj34s3d1.jpeg

Me

[CivicBlues]

Ah Grimey, they made him look so Asian. But that's not really the definition of a troll.

[jing]

The hard case on my Mastercraft socket set shit the bed after 15+ years and split in the middle. I have it ghetto taped together using Tuck Tape but this obviously ain't a long term solution. I don't have a garage to buy a big toolbox to transfer the sockets etc to and I'm too cheap to buy a new set with a new case when there's nothing wrong with the tools now. Would prefer something mobile. Any good ideas? Thinking of some lockable socket rails and then a small box with drawers or something, but takes up more real estate than what I have now.

[underscore]

The loose socket set a friend gave me I tossed onto socket rails and put into a rollable tool bag. It's about the same number of pieces as my main set but it's much smaller than they are in a hard case, which is nice because I bring it on any road trips or 4x4 outings.

[Badhobz]

https://nomsmagazine.com/new-24-hour-food-court-coming-richmond/

WTF!? baller, richmond is the place to be for late night cravings. Doesnt apply to me since im dead by 930pm, but you whipper snappers should like this.

[bcrdukes]

Isn't there a lifetime warranty on Mastercraft products? I think you just walk into a store and they "should" replace the defective part...assuming they still have it. :pokerface:

Their alternative is to replace it with something similar.

[jing]

Isn't there a lifetime warranty on Mastercraft products? I think you just walk into a store and they "should" replace the defective part...assuming they still have it. :pokerface:

Their alternative is to replace it with something similar.

Forgot all about that :awwyeah:

[bcrdukes]

Your mileage may vary. Looks like from recent searches, most results suggest they will screw you over however they can.

[donk.]

Jing, i think bcr may be right.
Go walk into cad tire and ask for a replacement.

I had to replace a couple broken sockets like 10 years ago and they straight up opened a new socket set, took the exact same socket, and replaced mine on the spot without receipt.

Also let me know if you have the same socket set as me, mine is also split on the seam from a decade of abuse lol
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-universal-socket-set-174-pcs-0582011p.html

[EvoFire]

Isn't there a lifetime warranty on Mastercraft products? I think you just walk into a store and they "should" replace the defective part...assuming they still have it. :pokerface:

Their alternative is to replace it with something similar.

It's Mastercraft Maximum that carries the lifetime warranty, not the regular stuff, and they've started to reduce it significantly in the last few years as well. You need to read the fine print to see if your "Maximum" tool you are thinking of buying is indeed lifetime.

[bcrdukes]

It's Mastercraft Maximum that carries the lifetime warranty, not the regular stuff

I stand corrected and learned something new today. Just to clarify, is it this brand? Canadian Tire - Maximum (https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/all-brands/maximum/warranty.html)

SOCKETS & WRENCHES

LIFETIME WARRANTY
These MAXIMUM products carry a no time limit warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. MAXIMUM products are not guaranteed against wear or breakage due to misuse and/or abuse.

I have an older Mastercraft socket set, but it's not the Maximum brand. :okay:

[EvoFire]

I stand corrected and learned something new today. Just to clarify, is it this brand? Canadian Tire - Maximum (https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/all-brands/maximum/warranty.html)



I have an older Mastercraft socket set, but it's not the Maximum brand. :okay:

I believe a long long long time ago, Mastercraft was all lifetime warranty. You may have to dig up your shit and prove it though.

And yeah that's the Maximum I'm talking about.

[bcrdukes]

My Guangdong hoarding ways resulted in me saving the receipt. I still have it crisp and clean from 2016. :D

[EvoFire]

That's not long enough. I mean like 20 years ago long at least.

[Badhobz]

That’s why just take a picture of important receipts. It’s easier and you’ll always have it backed up on Google photos or Apple photos.

[EvoFire]

Google photos didn't exist 20 years ago. I've only used smart phones since 2013

[Fafine]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tsawwassen/s/T9mjohsCMh

[donk.]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tsawwassen/s/T9mjohsCMh

Proper reaction when someone elses dog is charging at you, is to kick it in the face, not give it cuddles like original poster

[SkinnyPupp]

Proper reaction when someone elses dog is charging at you, is to kick it in the face, not give it cuddles like original poster
? OP tried defending their dogs, not cuddle the charging pitbull

The proper reaction is for dog owners to know how to control their dogs, and if they can't, don't take them off leash

[Traum]

I hope the owner gets charged for something. FailFish

[Gumby]

Fucking irresponsible dog owners… :flamemad:

Owner will probably just a get slap on wrist. Unless the dog has multiple incidents, it’s unlikely to be put down.

[whitev70r]

I hope the owner gets charged for something. FailFish

and maybe dog gets put down.

Not a dog owner but this makes my blood boil. Another response would be to bear spray the damn pitbull. Stupid effin owner, 'my pitbull isn't like the other pitbulls, he's trained.' :stfu:

[supafamous]

https://www.reddit.com/r/askvan/comments/1mzdv9d/is_it_safe_to_walk_alone_in_queen_elizabeth_park/

Tourist asks if QE Park and Van Dusen Gardens are safe, many people, including women, mention how all of Vancouver if perfectly safe including DTES.

[Badhobz]

and maybe dog gets put down.

Not a dog owner but this makes my blood boil. Another response would be to bear spray the damn pitbull. Stupid effin owner, 'my pitbull isn't like the other pitbulls, he's trained.' :stfu:

Dangerous breeds are dangerous for a reason.

Like my chihuahua !! She’s dangerous !!!! She’ll give you kisses and then you’ll fall in love with her and kill anyone who dares harm her.

Magical animals.

[Hondaracer]

There was an old vet in my parents neighborhood who had the best behaved border collie/dog I have ever seen

The dog would not move an inch from this guys side, was obviously incredibly well trained and being a vet, I’m assuming he, unlike most people understood the importance of dog being leashed.

That’s the only dog I’ve ever seen, likely in my entire life, that should/could be off-leash. Every other dog, if you think your dog can just be off leash out in public, you’re an idiot.

[whitev70r]

I don't generally like to kudos you but this is spot on. Wonder if vet's was a specially trained support dog.

[GLOW]

https://www.reddit.com/r/askvan/comments/1mzdv9d/is_it_safe_to_walk_alone_in_queen_elizabeth_park/

Tourist asks if QE Park and Van Dusen Gardens are safe, many people, including women, mention how all of Vancouver if perfectly safe including DTES.

that thread is full of trolls :lol :nyan:

[RabidRat]

I hope the owner gets charged for something. FailFish

Agreed. Parents of kids are legally responsible for their actions, it shouldn't be any different for owners of pets. The owner should be charged as if they had been the one biting through the dude's limbs.

[westopher]

Technically they are responsible. It just never gets dealt with appropriately.

[GS8]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tsawwassen/s/T9mjohsCMh

Shitbull owners always look like...that BrokeBack

[GLOW]

even with high res photography i never hear about owners being caught/identified/or brought to justice.

[Gumby]

even with high res photography i never hear about owners being caught/identified/or brought to justice.
In the original reddit posting, the victim called police and the police showed up before the offending dog's owner was able to leave the area.

[spoon.ek9]

I'm back bitches! Been on vacation the past two weeks, what'd I miss? :D

[Badhobz]

I now have 20 wives and I’m skinny.

[GLOW]

http://i.imgur.com/i6ZVs.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

pretty impressive feat to achieve in 14 days :considered:

[Badhobz]

Yah big whoop you wanna fight about it ?

[spoon.ek9]

nah, you got enough problems marrying 20 women :lol

[donk.]

? OP tried defending their dogs, not cuddle the charging pitbull



"I end up managing to finally get a hold of its collar and hold the pitbull steady."

Great way to get bitten again, should took a rock to its face instead, give the dog owner a nice vet bill, and hopefully the dog learns not to attack

[SkinnyPupp]

That would be a good way to get even more hurt in an attack.. They handled it the best they could IMO

Fact is, there's not much you can do when a Pitbull decides to attack. I suppose the blame goes to the owner for not being able to handle a fighting breed. But it's a fighting breed...

[68style]

Collar isn’t a bad choice, same as nape of neck can lift it up and it can’t turn its head to bite you at that point

[westopher]

I mean the guy who was bit did have 1 of the 2 types of dogs that’s more dangerous than a pit, so I’m surprised it wasn’t a lot more of a dog fight.
Not like it helps now, but best thing you can do is grab back legs and pick it up. Fucks up their hips and they can’t bite your arms in that position
The pitbull shit talk in here is ignorant though. Most people would call 90% of any of the mutts in the shelter system a pit if they bite and a corgi shepherd Dane greyhound mix if they don’t.
When you’re getting bit it’s not easy to react in any certain way though, it fucking hurts and dogs are 10x faster than us.
Just hope your dog bites back realistically. A sharpei bit the fuck out of my wife at the dog park and that if my dog didn’t get the dog off, no one was getting the dog off.

[Badhobz]

Chihuahuas bite the most people on average, but you don’t see them labeled as a violent or dangerous breed. Like most dog attacks, they are 99.9% survivable. Yeah the damage done by a pit bull could be a lot more than a chi chi but an attack is an attack.

My little guys never bit anyone. They’ll bark but never bite. Even if you put your hand on their face they’ll never bite. It’s all related to training and how they were brought up.

[whitev70r]

Even if you put your hand on their face they’ll never bite. It’s all related to training and how they were brought up.

Your chihuahua just doesn't like Chinese food. You prob trained your doggie to like white meat.

[Hondaracer]

I mean the guy who was bit did have 1 of the 2 types of dogs that’s more dangerous than a pit, so I’m surprised it wasn’t a lot more of a dog fight.
Not like it helps now, but best thing you can do is grab back legs and pick it up. Fucks up their hips and they can’t bite your arms in that position
The pitbull shit talk in here is ignorant though. Most people would call 90% of any of the mutts in the shelter system a pit if they bite and a corgi shepherd Dane greyhound mix if they don’t.
When you’re getting bit it’s not easy to react in any certain way though, it fucking hurts and dogs are 10x faster than us.
Just hope your dog bites back realistically. A sharpei bit the fuck out of my wife at the dog park and that if my dog didn’t get the dog off, no one was getting the dog off.

We had 4 different dogs growing up, I’ve been around dozens of dogs from family and friends, I’ve never once, not ONCE met a pitbull/staffy type dog that wasn’t a shit dog.

Aggression is obviously a common trait among these breeds, without a doubt.

I’ve never been afraid or concerned about a golden retriever, are there bad ones out there? Absolutely. But they have a demeanour common among the bread that is easy going and relaxed.

[westopher]

I’ve volunteered with a pitbull rescue for a bit doing the occasional transport for dogs to vets or vets to fosters. The dogs were all great, even those with some pretty shitty stories. My last dog was a pitbull shepherd and the only time he ever bit another dog was the time mentioned, which was pretty well exactly what he should have done. Current dog is a pit/husky (supposedly) and again if she was to ever bite someone she’s a pit and if she’s good she’s a husky. She’s the easiest dog in the world to deal with. Never ignores a command, can get swarmed by kids and just rolls over for scratches. Dogs have different personalities like people.

[Badhobz]

No way. She won’t even bite my Kraut Neighbor , she just barks at him and even then it’s only a few barks and then she’s okay. She’s a fiery Latina, she needs to say her piece.

[westopher]

We had 4 different dogs growing up, I’ve been around dozens of dogs from family and friends, I’ve never once, not ONCE met a pitbull/staffy type dog that wasn’t a shit dog.

Aggression is obviously a common trait among these breeds, without a doubt.

I’ve never been afraid or concerned about a golden retriever, are there bad ones out there? Absolutely. But they have a demeanour common among the bread that is easy going and relaxed.

Says more about the people you grew up with than the breed of dog.

[Presto]

Chihuahuas bite the most people on average, but you don’t see them labeled as a violent or dangerous breed. Like most dog attacks, they are 99.9% survivable. Yeah the damage done by a pit bull could be a lot more than a chi chi but an attack is an attack.


My FIL had a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix. It was cute and looked sweet, but if you pet him the wrong way, which was easy to do, he would try to bite you. He was barely trained. He was a demon dog and I'm sure he's traumatized a few kids.

Burn in hell, Weebles.

[MarkyMark]

Unfortunately the kind of people who usually buy pitbulls are trash humans who buy them because of the bad motherfucker stigma associated with them. These dogs are a product of their environment. If you knew a guy with a shitty pitbull, then you also knew a shitty owner.

[Hondaracer]

Says more about the people you grew up with than the breed of dog.

Yea, perfect breed to be around toddlers and kids, they are never the breed in the news.

According to.. dog bites.org pit bulls are by far the worst offenders for both severity and frequency…

https://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-quick-statistics.php

The probability of a bite resulting in a complex wound was 4.4 times higher for pit bulls compared with the other top-biting breeds ... and the odds of an off-property attack by a pit bull was 2.7 times greater.
Dog-Bite Injuries to the Craniofacial Region: An Epidemiologic and Pattern-of-Injury Review at a Level 1 Trauma Center, by Khan et al., MS J Oral Maxillofac Surg, March 2020

Parental presence was reported in 43.6% of cases ... The most commonly identified breed was the pit bull ... Pit bulls were also the most commonly identified breed involved in major injuries.
Pediatric Dog Bite Injuries in Central Texas, by Abraham et al., Journal of Pediatric Surgery, July 2019

Physical characteristics like brachycephalic head shape and weight between 66 and 100 pounds were found to have both the highest bite risk and highest average tissue damage per bite.

Dog Bite Injuries to the Face: Is There Risk with Breed Ownership? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis, by Essig et al., Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol, February 2019
Our data were consistent with others, in that an operative intervention was more than 3 times as likely to be associated with a pit bull injury than with any other breed.

https://www.statista.com/chart/15446/breeds-of-dog-involved-in-fatal-attacks-on-humans-in-the-us/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx_eiBhBGEiwA15gLN-Nrpxb55B4SK9G9MqR7v2ZVCZHEpLzBssl222iWfLQ52seV3L8H 6xoCni4QAvD_BwE

284 fatalities from pit bull attacks in a 20 year period with Roweilers coming in at second with a measly 45.

The data is the same wherever you look.

Can say whatever you want about the owner, if you’ve got young kids and have pit bull as a pet, you’re a fool. Maybe all pit bull owners are “bad” because they are dumb enough to choose this breed as a pet?

[68style]

Well of course, cuz if they do happen to snap and bite a kid, it’s quite serious… no one going to the hospital or news if a shihtzu goes berserk but I’m sure they do all the time.

My Maltese or my Jack Russell/chihuahua cross get angry and bitey I just laugh.

[Hondaracer]

Well yea.. if a Chihuahua is latched onto my arm I could crush its head in one go.

With that said, there are hundreds of medium/large sized breeds that aren’t killing people.

It’s not just some dirtball brother etc. I knew who had a “bad” dog like out in dog parks, on beaches etc. consistently overly aggressive towards other dogs, hard to control etc.

[westopher]

Oh yeah dogsbite.org, the website started by a person trying to get the breed banned in the US.
There’s no point in having a conversation with you about anything anymore. You always have the answer “oh this is my experience and it’s the only one.” Your whole existence is being mad at shit because of something you read on the internet how’s someone going to convince you otherwise.
You don’t know how the stats work. You don’t understand correlation isn’t causation. The most common dogs in the shelter system are labelled as pit bulls, whether they are or not. Not Rottweilers, or even close to that. The most common dogs in abusive situations are labelled as pitbull, whether they are or not. Of course if they are the most common dogs to be put in that situation they will be the most common serious bites. It’s all just partial information for people like you that want to make a point without proper information.
But yeah I’m endangering my kid everyday with my dog. Fuckin idiot.

[whitev70r]

My fave kind of Pitbull

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4H_Zoh7G5A

Can we start submitting tunes to be dropped at the Sept 24 meet?

[westopher]

Most common breed of dog causing fatalities in Canada is huskies, followed by Rottweilers, followed by unknown mixed breeds, followed by pitbulls then add labs and collies into the mix. Common factors are that they were almost always in packs, almost always outdoor dogs, and almost always in remote areas.

[Fafine]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNY8OUJJaYP/?igsh=aDdwaXFpMmQweDRp

Its true look at this scary dog

[Hondaracer]

Oh yeah dogsbite.org, the website started by a person trying to get the breed banned in the US.
There’s no point in having a conversation with you about anything anymore. You always have the answer “oh this is my experience and it’s the only one.” Your whole existence is being mad at shit because of something you read on the internet how’s someone going to convince you otherwise.
You don’t know how the stats work. You don’t understand correlation isn’t causation. The most common dogs in the shelter system are labelled as pit bulls, whether they are or not. Not Rottweilers, or even close to that. The most common dogs in abusive situations are labelled as pitbull, whether they are or not. Of course if they are the most common dogs to be put in that situation they will be the most common serious bites. It’s all just partial information for people like you that want to make a point without proper information.
But yeah I’m endangering my kid everyday with my dog. Fuckin idiot.

Well that statistic website is pulled from govt. data so I don’t know what to tell ya.

They are a shit breed, period. And people who own them are typically shitty owners, a perfect combo.

There is a difference between some mutt mixed breed and a dog who resembles a bully breed with all the typical characteristics, which are generally the dogs involved in these incidents.

I’m sure all the city wide bans on bully breeds all over North America are just a smear campaign.

[westopher]

You don't have a dog or a kid man. You don't know shit about either, like most things you have a strong opinion on. Same thing was the case with whatever "tough guy dog" was the chosen breed at any given time whether it was German shepherds, or dobermans, or rottis. Again, the stats in CANADA where you live even though you don't want to, says that huskies are the most common dogs involved, maybe it's because they are the most common LARGE dogs put in dangerous situations. Don't acknowledge that though and just double down on your shitty opinions like usual though.

[Hondaracer]

Had 4 different dogs growing up over a span of what, 25 years?

I’d say im pretty experienced with having a dog around and generally we had two dogs overlapping at once.

In regards to your above post about Huskies, yea we also had a husky, a Siberian, and he was probably the worst dog of the 4 we had. Another breed I likely wouldn’t have around children.

Animals are animals. Unless you’re ceasar Milan, most people aren’t going to train habits out of bad dogs. Yea the single mom with the rescued pitbull is surely going to be the owner to turn this dog around lol..

[westopher]

My dog is 3 years old, I'll bet you 10k she never bites anyone through the course of her life (outside of someone attacking me or my family.) Thats a solid 7-9 years you've got to make that money. Sounds like it's a guarantee so you should take that. You've even got double the odds since she's the 2 worst breeds apparently.

[noclue]

End of the day any dog, no matter the temperament or training can snap and bite when triggered. I'll rather get bitten by a maltese than a pitbull.

There's a reason why condo stratas ban pitbulls and home insurance either refuse or hike the premiums if your dog falls under the dangerous breeds. All data driven. Montreal or Quebec banned pitbulls as well.

[Hondaracer]

My dog is 3 years old, I'll bet you 10k she never bites anyone through the course of her life (outside of someone attacking me or my family.) Thats a solid 7-9 years you've got to make that money. Sounds like it's a guarantee so you should take that. You've even got double the odds since she's the 2 worst breeds apparently.

The majority of dogs probably won’t bite anyone. Yea, so not a great bet lol

But the majority of severe bites, are caused by the same dogs.

[68style]

That’s just stating the obvious though isn’t it? Of course big dogs do all the severe biting lol…

Did you expect a different result?

It still comes down to shitty owners and shitty training. People are fucking weird with dogs sometimes, some owners treat them like family and I’ve known really nice generous caring people that regard dogs as only animals and they stay outside not allowed in the house or they do aggressive training maneuvers that make me cringe… those are the dogs I worry about that “have enough” one day and snap.

And unfortunately a lot of genuinely shitty people think it’s cool or alpha male to have a huge dog and they fuck around with them playing mental games or mean tricks or laughing / bullying the dog cuz they finally found something stupider than themselves mentally they can take advantage of and no surprise the dog is an asshole too after awhile.

[mikemhg]

Watching West become more and more snippy and agitated with each post at Honda over pitbulls has been oddly amusing to watch :lol

[68style]

Some dogs have a bad vibe too I love dogs and they tend to love me but there’s one nerdy board game couple here we go to their house and they got a husky and the dog has never bitten anyone but there’s something in that dogs vibe or eyes or general aura I just don’t trust.

I would never put my face in his face to kiss him on the head or something like I’d do with most dogs and I’m careful with my emotions around him I can literally feel him picking up on it if I get anxious around him at all, his ears get super pointy and he stares at me really intently. Kinda creeps me out.

[mikemhg]

The reality is facts and data are one thing, perception is another. Often times perceptions don't match facts whatsoever.

One can argue whether or not pitbulls are more dangerous, but people's perceptions are that they are more dangerous, you'll have a tough time changing that.

That's one of the reasons I've never been interested in owning a pitbull, being covered in tattoos and walking around with one isn't exactly inviting to people. I'd prefer owning a dog that makes people comfortable, a dog that people wouldn't feel afraid to interact with in public.

[Hondaracer]

Yea 100% that’s also part of it

Like whenever I see someone walking a pit bull I generally think A) are you naive, B) are you doing this for some sort of reason for appearances etc. or C) are you the type thinking you’re the one to save this dog

If I see someone walking a lab or virtually any other dog (outside of maybe a Chiuahaha or some shit, you’ve got your own problems then :lol) I never have those thoughts cross my mind once even if the dog is jumping around and acting erraticly, because generally, I know the temperament of these dogs are not one of aggression

[westopher]

I have never sought out any one breed of dog. I just go to the shelter and meet a nice one and take it home when I can. Odds just dictate that it’s going to be a pit mix because the intact dogs wandering around the res are mostly pits, shepherds, rottis and huskies.

[pastarocket]

The reality is facts and data are one thing, perception is the another. Often times perceptions don't match facts whatsoever.

One can argue whether or not pitbulls are more dangerous, but people's perceptions are that they are more dangerous, you'll have a tough time changing that.

That's one of the reasons I've never been interested in owning a pitbull, being covered in tattoos and walking around with one isn't exactly inviting to people. I'd prefer owning a dog that makes people comfortable, a dog that people wouldn't feel afraid to interact with in public.

Although I have never had a pet, let alone a dog, you make a good point about perception of breeds of dogs and the reality of being a pet owner.

Speaking of dogs or pets, here is a wild story about former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal meeting Tyson and his white tiger back in the day.

Iron Mike's larger than life personality and great physical strength was needed to keep that tiger on its best behaviour. I remember the first Hangover movie with Tyson and his white tiger. Tyson definitely likes his wild cats: :lawl:


https://www.complex.com/sports/a/backwoodsaltar/shaq-mike-tyson-white-tiger


Shaq recalled how he met Tyson for the first time while he was serving time in prison in the early '90s. When he was released on parole in 1995, he invited Shaq to visit his home before his first comeback fight. "Before his fight, he says, 'Hey, come to the house,'" said Shaq. "So, we come to his house, ring the bell. Ding-dong. I hear a, 'Come in!' So, I open the door, right? There's nobody in the lobby... I start walking, [and] a fucking tiger comes running down the stairs."

Around this time, Tyson owned a white tiger named Kenya that he was often photographed with. "I'm turning around, trying to get to the thing, and then Mike came and he start wrestling the tiger," he continued. "I told my boy, 'I'm not a gambling man, but I wish I had a million dollars to put on the fight. I just seen this man stop a fully grown tiger.'"

Shaq asked Tyson if he remembered the incident, and he confirmed and admitted that he would often sleep in the same bed as his tiger. "You gotta be with them everyday," said Tyson. "I'm getting ready to get a cheetah, but I'm not going to let my wife know." He added that he had Kenya pretty much from the moment they were born.

Asked if he was big spoon or little spoon when he would sleep in the same bed as his tiger, Tyson said, "Well, at one time I held them and as they got older, they held me." He said he never got bitten by his tiger, but when he owned a lion, he was bitten. Tyson also shared that he bought the house next to his so his other wild cats could live there. "My tiger didn't like them in the house," he laughed. "So, I let them have their house and let the tiger stay with me."

[68style]

How many lives has that motherfucker used up in his life lol

[Badhobz]

I love all fuzzies. I hate all peoples (with the exception of this RS family and my circle of misfits, skanks and retards)

That being said I really shouldn’t eat any more beef or pork. They are fuzzies too. Fuck chickens though. Bitch ass birds. Fuck you bird !

[spoon.ek9]

but.... beef and pork are so freaking delicious

[Badhobz]

I know…. It’s best not to think about it. :pokerface:

[red kryptonite]

https://tnstatic.net/attachments/cuj9trtxiaap8oh-jpg.1138807/

[Mikoyan]

https://i.redd.it/iup7b9zgddad1.gif
Please, Lisa, don't eaaaat me.

[SkinnyPupp]

The funny vegetarians to me are the ones who eat seafood, as if fish lives aren't as valuable as birds or mammals.

[RabidRat]

https://tnstatic.net/attachments/cuj9trtxiaap8oh-jpg.1138807/

I miss this show. It'd be cool if there was a spin-off / sequel, where it's a crew of friends in NYC that had grown up. Maybe mid-30s.

[Badhobz]

The funny vegetarians to me are the ones who eat seafood, as if fish lives aren't as valuable as birds or mammals.

They aren’t ! Fuck you fish face !!!!

[unit]

The funny vegetarians to me are the ones who eat seafood, as if fish lives aren't as valuable as birds or mammals.

i think you're confusing vegans and vegetarians. vegans dont eat meat for ethical reasons, if they do eat fish then they arent vegans at all.

[CivicBlues]

I thought they were called pescatarians? Anyway it's all BS people will draw boundaries and justify anything in order to feel superior about themselves.

[Badhobz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B257Ppi129k

Mmmmm it aint easy being a dude nowadays

[supafamous]

https://i.cbc.ca/1.7618127.1756234722!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_1180/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engaged.jpg?im=Resize%3D780

Hey, it's me, your elderly male Swiftie, letting you know that Taylor is marrying one of her backup dancers. I'm delighted by this news.

That's a young man that is definitely not having a crisis.

https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2024/06/1280/960/5a8ebba7-kelce.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

[Badhobz]

Are these dudes in black face ?!?

[whitev70r]

Any one else got an email from Canadian Auto Parts Class Action settlement? Is it legit?

[supafamous]

Are these dudes in black face ?!?

Nah, blackface is more like this:

https://images.radio-canada.ca/v1/ici-info/16x9/montage-justin-trudeau-blackface-brownface.jpg?im=Resize=(1250);Composite=(type=URL ,url=https://images.radio-canada.ca/v1/assets/elements/16x9/outdated-content-2019.png),gravity=SouthEast,placement=Over,locatio n=(0,0),scale=1

[Badhobz]

pretty sure thats what a real fork looks like... seems legit.

[SSM_DC5]

Any one else got an email from Canadian Auto Parts Class Action settlement? Is it legit?

I didn't, but I did get paid out for the yahoo mail one! $400:awwyeah:

[spoon.ek9]

https://i.redd.it/iup7b9zgddad1.gif
Please, Lisa, don't eaaaat me.

Speaking of lamb, we had the best lamb we've ever tasted at the Lava Restaurant in Blue Lagoon (Iceland) :drool

[Badhobz]

Hey stop with the Iceland shit.

First of all. Pics.
Secondly. Blondes !!!!! Did you get any ?!??!
Thirdly. Stories !!!!