Completely agree but sadly even if the war was to stop tomorrow the shut down of oil producing and refining facilities means that there will be a shortage for the next 6 months (apologies for not having a reference. I can’t find the statement which I think was made by the IEA but will add it if I can).
Hopefully the state and federal governments will start pushing for more subsidies for public transport.
This is a real step backwards, we all know that cage raised lobbyists have a far worse quality of life. I would beseech the government to rethink this approach for their wellbeing
Except that would mean forums like Steam or whirlpool would require people to verify their age is over 16 before posting but as far as I can tell they have no such requirements.
It seems to me that people can still quite easily set up forums for special interest topics and groups without issue from the government.
This is clearly an act of war from the northern kingdoms. I propose that the spit bridge be permanently raised to prevent further transgressions!
Well, considering 343 from what I understand hires contractors almost exclusively, UE5 is probably the only engine any of their devs will be familiar with as I don’t think the id tech engine is available for developers outside of Microsoft and I’d software? Though I might be wrong on that!
Oh amazing! Still hoping for native VR support!
Amazing! Sounds like it’s in a proprietary engine this time? Sadly means we won’t be able to use uevr to get vr working (though I hope they’ll add it natively).
A few things. Firstly, I don’t know how VPN usage has come into this discussion as I haven’t made mention of VPN usage. Secondly, I’ve just not had the same experience. I use a VPN for all my devices and have never had a single issue using Google and it’s services both with and without an account so it could be an issue on your end.
What I find fascinating about this whole thing is the almost universal simping that has occurred in defence of these large websites like Facebook, Twitter (X), Reddit etc. I find it amusing that people who would decry using these large websites suddenly need to defend them.
It’s pretty depressing to see how many people have been ignoring the genuine harm that can occur using social media. During recent filings in the US, Meta hid and defunded research that showed a causal relationship with mental health and social media usage in under 13’s along a myriad of other issues identified.
These new restrictions aren’t perfect and really should be reviewed in the future, however something does need to happen and asking the industry to self regulate has resulted in no meaningful changes occurring.
And yet in your own article it can be quoted:
“Search engines will not be required to implement age assurance measures for users who are not logged in to their services, according to the new rules.”
So I fail to see how you will be unable to use Google.
Please don’t spread misinformation .
Under 16’s can still access websites like YouTube and Google but will not be able to interact (i.e liking videos) and comment on content. They will still be able to view videos and publicly shared content.
Except as I’ve linked in another comment to this thread this is not supported by the peak medical bodies in New Zealand who primarily work with puberty blockers. Unless you’re suggesting that the colleges are “ideologically predisposed”.
Oh I know! It’s the first line from the Clarke and Dawe skit “The Front Fell Off”.
I was just saying the next line!
Well, how was it un-typical?
No problem! Happy to post more if people want photos of Australian fauna!
Here’s a photo I snagged of some tawny frogmouths which had the misfortune of trying to sleep next to a construction site. Not the best photo but they are beautiful birds!
Agreed.
Its particularly difficult because tourists likely aren’t packing for extreme weather and probably don’t know about emergency equipment like a PLB. Even though I overheat when I do my rogaining competition in winter. I still carry thermals and multiple layers + a thermal blanket in case I was stuck out in the cold with no easy way back to camp.
Its difficult to warn people not from Australia about how quickly conditions can change and why it’s important to pack well. Short of making it mandatory to carry a PLB on certain hikes with fines being applied for non compliance I don’t see how you can increase uptake of PLB usage for tourists.
For myself? Definitely! But someone shouldn’t be prevented from playing a game because of a disability. Just like how Frostbite engine games have great accessibility options for colour blindness.
I really want to play this again but I don’t think I’ll emotionally survive Midna’s lament again! The music in Twilight Princess was amazing! The Hyrule Castle theme slowly morphing into Ganondorf’s theme still gives me shivers.