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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Well, you did downvote the post, so it's a fair question in your specific case, @teft@lemmy.world. In case you are unaware, mods and admins can see votes.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If Government-issued ID is used, it cannot be stored past the length of time it takes to verify

That just reverses the circle of trust. If I can't trust the users not to lie about their age ("trust me, bro") in a DM, then the users can't trust me not to keep copies/sell their private information ("trust me, bro"). That's a super-flawed verification method.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

... I don’t believe I should have to tell a JP that I use aussie.zone.

I wasn't exactly proposing it as a solution, the amount of manual work it would generate to have millions of Australians going to JPs around the country with this for all their social media sites staggers the mind. But if it were to be implemented this way, I'm not really sure how to get around the issue of naming the explicit sites you visit. You don't want it to be a blank "this person is verified on every site", because that'll be abused by everyone (and their kids) on every site. There needs to be some sort of personalisation to the verification.

And before anyone proposes it: I have zero interest in you sending me your personal ID. We are not equipped to store that level of sensitive information, and this is a side-hobby. We don't take the site anywhere near seriously enough to take that sort of responsibility on.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (7 children)

At first I laughed, but in honesty I can’t think of many better verification methods.

My concern with it is the cost and requirement for non-drinkers to acquire alcohol. It’s pretty insensitive to ask a recovering alcoholic or a Muslim for example to go into a pub and buy a beer. Maybe have it as one possible verification method?

You could also get a a piece of paper notarised by a JP.
The individual known on Aussie.zone as Gorgritch_Umie_Killa has presented identification to me that demonstrates to my satisfaction that they are over 18’ (signed and stamped).

But neither of these methods are technical solutions.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 15 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Adhere to the regulations, whatever the fuck they end up being

I'll send everyone a DM: "Hey, are you over 18? Yep? cool."

I have verified that all our users are over 18. 👍

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

It is kinda relevant. If you are hired to do a job for five days. And you are paid the agreed amount for those five days, even if you are told you don't need to come to work days 4 & 5, are you actually that hard done by? What damages are you seeking?

I mean - the court answered this question: Justice Rangiah said the "appropriate award of compensation" for non-economic loss was $70,000.
The ABC recognised they did her wrong. My biggest concern with Aunty's response is this "We extend our sincere apologies to Ms Lattouf and wish her well in her future endeavours."

That sounds like a 'we will not be hiring you again' to me. After recognising they shouldn't have taken her off the air. I think they should have her back.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 16 points 1 week ago (12 children)

Oh this again. I had forgotten about it. According to the bill's definition of "Social Media", we (aussie.zone) meet it. Which means we need to somehow adhere to whatever the government deems necessary to confirm our userbase's ages. Thing is: I can't see any instance outside the country caring about this law. Why should they?

I genuinely have no idea from a technical standpoint how you'd enforce this.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 12 points 1 week ago (3 children)

This is a really interesting case. I’m a little surprised at the result, to be honest. While I agree with it (she was absolutely taken off the air for her political opinions), I also concede that the ABC did in fact pay her to the end of her 5-day contract.

Hopefully the next time a bunch of special interest people put pressure on the ABC, they’ll have more of a spine about it. Honestly, what possible power did 100-150 or so people have over the ABC that the’d fold so easily? It boggles the brain. Oh no! 0.0008% of Australians really don’t like an employee! Let’s get rid of her!

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's taken all day, but I've managed to listen to this in the background at work in between stuff.
I finally got to the end, and realise there's a part 2! Oh man. I'm not entirely positive I can take another hour of talking about these loonies.

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

So far, the tl;dw is "These people are wrong. None of their bullshit actually works, and some have lost homes or ended up in prison over their idiot ideas".

Which brings us full-circle to this article of two guys being imprisoned over their mistaken belief of being outside the law.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

My employer is a corporate identity that is giving me instructions all the time. I often even follow them.

Perhaps I'm not the living being?

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Port Headland doesn't have anywhere near enough water to support a major population. They're already looking at borefields and desalination as options to meet current projected population growth there. That's overlooking the fact that it would need major infrastructure upgrades.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Cool, how long ago was this?

A couple of years ago at a University Open Day.

 

I don't see the issue with a party after midday. Yes, ANZAC day is a special day for remembering troops - in the morning. The afternoon is for celebration.

Two-up games, beers at the RSL, annual AFL Match with Essendon and Collingwood. Go ahead and have a dance party as well. What's the issue?

Yes, I'd have serious problems with it if they were holding it in the morning. But the party was scheduled for 6pm. Go nuts boys and girls, have your party.

Honestly, did anyone outside politicians actually have an issue with this?

 

 

This story is getting talked about a lot in Perth this week. A well respected doctor: a week ago was going through a rough patch because he was sad his marriage had broken down. Otherwise had a pretty good life.

Now, through his own stupidity is likely to spend the next several years behind bars. Nobody has any sympathy for him - his high-flying career is likely a thing of the past.

Not that people should need reinforcement on the effects of impaired driving, but yeah - don't do that thing.

Worth mentioning: A young woman a week ago also had a pretty good life going on. Now, she is dead. 😞

 

Calling all builders, big and small! Explore the world of Bluey brick by brick with six brand-new LEGO® sets across the LEGO 4+® and LEGO DUPLO® ranges, inspired by your favourite Bluey moments!

The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have today announced a new partnership that will let families and fans of all ages explore the world of Bluey like never before, with an exciting collaboration launching with six new LEGO Bluey sets across the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO ranges.

The partnership aims to create fun moments of imaginative roleplay and creativity for families, as they build, connect and play out their favourite scenes from the show.

 

With a kid in Little Athletics, I've taken an interest in junior track and field this year. I've been following Gout's antics for about six months, now.

At 16 (almost 17), He just ran the fastest 200m time by an Australian sprinter, ever.

https://youtu.be/bjb4ku7GeLc

For the record, he also ran a 100m in 10.04 this year.

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Nath@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
 

This is my thinly-veiled request for Christmas ideas for a bunch of people I need to buy presents for - some of whom I don't see all that often and know all that well. I thought it'd be handy to have a thread of present ideas that we can all crowd-source off each other. The best ideas are going to be neat stuff that people won't know exists and won't have already bought for themselves. I'll end up getting some people obvious stuff like alcohol and nice chocolates. Those aren't really he ideas I'm looking for.

I don't want to make rules, but I think we need a couple:

  1. Let's at least cap them at $50. Telling people you want a Drone, a Steam Deck or PS5 simply isn't realistic. I'm not looking for ideas in that price range (even though I'd probably love all these, myself).
  2. Avoid intimate stuff. I'm not talking sex toys (though avoid those too - I'm not buying my sister-in-law a dildo), but more things that are really personal like jewellery, watches and stuff that you need to know the person's tastes to get right.
 

I hope this inspires a massive migration off CBA and a rollback of the policy. Because if it doesn't, the other banks will be sure to follow.

 

Apparently, Bunnings have my face on-file. I don't think I like that.

 

I still don't think you can get any dollarbucks for yourself!

 

For reference, my kids both reached 30kg when they were seven!

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