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I've read on a few news sites that the younger generation of teens, twenty something's , are blaming the older generation of Baby-boomers for the higher property prices that we have in some countries, like Australia, New Zealand Do you think they are right or wrong?
Kylene B 113680
Property has ALWAYS been beyond the reach of working Australians, They were lucky to have a car per household, not one per person, Now we have credit cards, tech and everyone wants everything now,
Dec 17, 21

If kid's education is so important to these New Zealand teachers, then why do they keep striking. We came from a time when there were 50 students in once class and the teachers were getting paid min wage. And today teachers are wanting smaller classes and more pay and our kids are suffering in all this, along with their parents !
CILLY0
These days people want the highest wages they can get and are no longer interested in what they are doing. Politicians are in there for what they can earn not to look after constituents and teachers are no longer interested in teaching their pupils a love of mathematics or English or science. Just want a high payment
Jul 05, 23
Sleep in separate beds? Curious. Many do, because 1 or the other, or both snore heavily?!! What say yea?
allinyourhead
we always sleep in the same bed, over the years i have spent countless nights away from home with work,, now i'm retired and loving that warm loving person next to me while sleeping,,,, every night,,\ud83d\ude09
Aug 04, 23

From not having your finances in order to rush through the inspection process, common mistakes made by homebuyers can derail the path to owning your dream home. How to avoid common home buying mistakes?
LA
Wow! Such a GREAT TOPIC in these times!
1. If you can\u2019t pay off a credit card each month STOP dreaming
2. Assume your mortgage will increase by 25%
3. Assume the \u201cbread winner\u201d may get sick with no insurance or financial help. Do you have a contingency fund?
4. Don\u2019t waste your money on \u201cHome Inspection Companies\u201d\u2026unless you fluke out and get one that has a lengthy PROVEN track record ( lol\u2026they all say they do) \u2026.save money and get the info you need by getting a reliable plumber , electrician, roofer, buy a moister meter and potentially more experts in their field accordingly to spend an hour instead
I could go on\u2026.if anyone wants me to keep advising\u2026let me know. My list goes on:)
Aug 03, 23
Looking at today's weather forecast for here: - according to Weather.com, it won't rain here until 12:15pm. - according to Weather.co.nz there's no rain until 9:00pm. Looking out the window right now (9:30am), it's pouring with rain and there are dark clouds everywhere. Why do they waste so much time and money on pointless weather forecasting that is rarely ever right?? (Even worse, New Zealand actually has *two* separate weather...
Chosen
You can always be assured that tomorrow will happen and there will be weather. ( and don't forget you cannot get back yesterday)
Aug 02, 23

My neighbour keeps asking me for toilet paper, sugar, whatever. Usually in the early morning. I keep giving them whatever they re asking for, I just wish they wouldn t wake me up. What would you do?
Lizzie
It\u2019s nice to keep giving you also may need them some day just let them know that your happy to give but could they please come a bit later as you are sleeping and are being woken up
Aug 02, 23
This is Rewardia's first ever totally recycled discussion page...It is cheaper than making a new one from scratch......This one wants to know all about the funny things that either you or people you know experienced...all the things that may someday be lost and forgotten...there must be loads of these?...I'll start you off with one and see how we go....I suspect Mary has loads....
blunder boy
i did this stupid thing once as a kid i got this old sign when i was living in a little town calla Yunta north of Adelaide it was 40 degrees thought it would be fun to attach it to the roof and slide down into the pool,yes after i did it i realized hot iron burns I thought i could just pour a bit of detergent on it mixed in water,i won't go on but my butt still bares the scares some 50 years later, people didn't laugh at me they laughed at how i did it a story still told to embarrass me
Aug 01, 23

I kept wondering what would happen if there were no electronic devices for the young kids of today, (10 and under) so my son and daughter-in-law tested the theory to see what would happen, so for a complete day they took away the devices (did not charge) and the TV was not working (took it off the main plug). At the beginning they were angry, and it did take about an hour, but they all went outside, played any thing and everything they could find, some cricket, riding...
gordy
We need to go back to basics and take technology out of our lives. Only use when we have to. So much to enjoy in the outdoors. Well done Kat, I hope a lot more people heed your comments.
Aug 01, 23

If your neighbor's lifestyle bothered you, would you say something to them? Many people like to smoke cigarettes and marijuana, which I have nothing against. However, if you are one of those people who do not do either, but your neighbors do it non-stop, and it affects you, would you let them know?
Roslyn A
I had a neighbour who used to complain about me for digging a hole for a tree at 5pm, sanding a wall at 9am and other petty things - yet I was up earlier than her and at work earlier than her and in bed later than her. I say, leave your neighbour alone!
Jul 31, 23

I have a colleague who 'aks' (instead of asks) for an 'expresso' when we go get coffee. I cringe. I let it go twice, then when I realized she wasn't doing it to be silly, I did mention to her so she wasn't embarrassed in front of other people. She laughed it off and was fine, and thankful for the heads up. I also went to school with a girl who cant say 'woolworths' and uni with a girl who couldn't say 'rigor mortis'. Cheer me up with some more funny stories
Amaya B
for some reason, no one seems to be able to say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis except me... A lot of people I know with the same last name say things like 'fravourite' instead of favourite. I have no idea why, it just seems to be what comes out. At least three kids I know from the same family also say 'free' instead of three and other things like that. There was even an old lady I heard of that said 'coinkedink' (pronounced co-in-key-dink) instead of coincidence.
Jan 04, 22

Some believe aliens are getting ready to invade, others think they've been here among us for millions of years. What is your belief?
BLM
Do I believe in Alien Life Form (aka ALF)? DEFINITELY! FYI: ALF can also be spelt as: D O N A L D J O H N T R U M P.
Jul 26, 23

Your mother has met a man only 6 weeks ago, and tells you she is about to marry him. You found out some information about her new husband to be, and this information is extremely distressing. You tell your mother, but she still marries him. Do you attend the wedding?
Ketyad
6 weeks is much too short a period of time to decide to marry unless the man is 99 with a foot in the grave and a few million in the bank, then it should be "where do I sign up"!
Jul 18, 23
Definition is it basically an object that can't be identified. It could be a flying object that originated from our planet. If not it is space debris or meteorite. If you look into the time and distance that has to come from outside our Solar system, distance is roughly 4 light years plus away. Travelling using our technology it would take over 500 years to get there. Also, these are small objects observed, so if they had come from somewhere where is their so-called mother...
Jeneral
Disclosure is happening right now. It's all true. Area 51, captured space craft, backward engineering. All of it is coming out. Gotta ask yourself why now after all the years of calling anyone who spoke out about these things tin foil hat conspiracy nuts.
Jul 30, 23

Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, at 83 years. Now, science is giving us the potential to live even longer. How do we make sure we re leading a good life and not just a long one?
APB
There was a news item recently about a nun who has passed away...I think she was 114...to pad out the news story they found some footage of her at her last birthday party...she blew out the candles..and clearly said, in front of a crowd of well wishers...when asked a question "I just want to die"...they clearly didn't notice in the editing...so they left that bit in there.......you only need to live as long as you are enjoying it....
Jul 24, 23

The day the earth stood still, the moment you absolutely knew you found your true, everlasting love? It's one of those life-changing experiences that are hard to forget. For some people though, it's more than that. They can't let go, and are determined to rekindle the old flames. People are using the internet to track former sweethearts. Some even get back together and live happily ever after. But the path of long lost love doesn't run smoothly. Do you remember your first childhood...
TERRIE K
Definitely. I was sitting at the back of the bus with my best friend when these 2 guys got on and one sat next to me. I was reading a comic and as I turned the page he said "I haven't finished reading that page" so I let him finish reading it. He asked what I was doing the following Saturday and I told him my baby brother was having a Birthday party. Apparently he looked for me on the day and couldn't find me. The following week my friend and I were walking in town when a bus stopped, where they aren't meant to, and he got off the bus with his mate. We started going out that day. I was 13 and he was 15. When he actually saw where I lived he told me he used to live at the bottom of our street and saw a young girl collecting the newspaper from the front lawn one morning and couldn't believe it was actually me. We got married when he turned 21 and we were together until he passed away from cancer just before his 63rd Birthday. It's been almost 5 years now and I still miss him. Especially his big warm hugs.
Jul 06, 23

We should all have a happy place. A happy place is a situation or activity that makes you happy. For some, it may be when they do art or write. For others, it may be taking a walk, reading a book or perhaps doing online surveys :) What is your happy place?
BLM
I go for a walk (my happy place) - every day (regardless of the weather - but - I reside In Sunny Southern Cailfornia - LOL). I set a fast pace (I walk by myself), I walk in the evening, and I walk for two straight hours. I can literally feel the stress leaving my body.
Jul 28, 23

My husband s co-worker recently had a stroke and he is only in his 30s. He is still suffering from the post-stroke effects but started coming back to work full time because he is the breadwinner for his family and his kids are still very young. He knows the stress from work is probably the trigger for his stroke, but what other options does he have? One can argue that your health is more important, but there are bills to pay. It is easier said than done to just change the job....
WonkyandProud
In 1989 when I became unable to work due to a nervous breakdown, my husband kept telling me I couldn't quit my job because we would lose our house. I realized that, and I worked and worked until one day, I was on my way to work, and I just knew I couldn't go to the office one more time. Therefore, I had a complete breakdown, and I haven't been able to work since because of anxiety and depression. These are very difficult disabilities to prove. However, with a lot of determination, I did manage to get retirement Social Security disability. It took several months, but I had enough vacation and sick days saved to keep my paycheck coming until the disability kicked in. It was so difficult, and I have not recovered from it. I had a wonderful government job that I loved, but my boss pushed and pushed until my brain completely shut down. I could not even comprehend anything my husband was telling me, and I cried constantly! I spent 3 months in the Psych Center! Finally, they let me go because I was better, but nothing more could be done for me at that time. I tried to sue the government for causing this, but I lost my case. They blamed it on the fact that my father had died during that same time period. I was not permitted to take time off to even visit Dad in the hospital where he was dying a painful death from bone cancer! I regret that to this day! We were in the process of building a new office building and no leave was allowed. I wish I had stood up to my boss, but I just couldn't! I still have not come to terms with how he treated me. He even made negative remarks about women, and he made no effort to hide that the men had more respect that the two secretaries! I wish that had been brought up at the hearing, but my attorney prohibited me from mentioning certain things. You can't beat a government attorney. They play so dirty. They even said that I married my husband, who was older than me, as a father figure. That was so not true! I knew this man for 15 years before we got married, and I never believed Dad was going to die. I could NOT accept that! Thanks for letting me vent. I hope it helps. I still want to talk to my boss and tell him how he ruined my life. My job was my pride. After that, I lost my self-esteem. I realize now that who I was shouldn't depend on the job I have. It is defined by the person I am, and I'm proud of who I am now! I hope this helps someone. Don't let people define who you are. They don't know you!!! God Bless you all!
Jul 27, 23

Lately I find nowadays you gotta be careful who you talk to not everyone deserves access to your heart How many chances should you give a "friend" who always belittles you and bully's you constantly but never listen to how you feel? Lately I've felt so alone while with friends as they seem like frenemies instead of friends. Only there at my best times, never at my worst
Maria B 89860
From what you have described, to me it seems like they don't sound like friends in deed but like "friends" in need of having someone handy to vent on or boss around. I'm not sure if it's worth your while at looking around who are avoiding them and they might be more like the friendships you could cultivate.
Jul 29, 23

I am a big fan of Bayern Munich (especially Arjen Robben). Partner is committed to Borussia Dortmund (must like watching them lose more than win)! So cricket, lacrosse, netball, skiing........... what sport do you love or team?
OSCAR
I PLAYED BASKETBALL (OUTSIDE) IN MY TEENS AND TWENTIES NOW I SWIM MY DAD WAS A CHAMPION IN THE DAY I STILL LOVE IT AND I'M IN MY 70'S
Jul 25, 23

For me, it's all the following : 1. Any survey that wants my specific contact details as in name, address, email etc is a no-go for me. I don't mean general info like post code, but actual address etc. 2. Surveys that want to record my facial reactions - no, thank you buddy-not using my camera for surveys at all 3. Surveys that expect you to download an app on your phone or device, so they can track your internet use/ ads viewed etc. Not happening. 4. Surveys...
Bugalugs
My other special dislikes are those endlessly repeated preliminary questions which are a waste of time such as:
1) If you had a Superpower what would you want to be able to do?
2) What are your views on technology?
3) What is your favourite meal?
Just what is the point of them?
The other is when you click on a survey and are told that your profile doesn't match but "We have another survey which does" (or words to that effect) so you click on that only to have the same response multiple times. Either our profile matches or it doesn't!
Apr 20, 22
On average how much do you earn each day doing surveys on Rewardia ? How much time do you spend each day doing surveys on Rewardia to earn that measly amount? How often do you COMPLETE a survey on Rewardia, then after submitting your answers you either get a screen saying "ERROR" or a screen saying "Sorry survey closed you are awarded 0 points" ? This happens to me far too often EVERY week, especially after completing very...
Bugalugs
I have no idea.
Edward S when you click on Submit and get those oh-so-annoying " Sorry Survey Closed" messages click on your Points (top left-hand of screen) and you will very often find that though you got that msge you have, in fact, been given the points. I agree with you that this seems to happen every time you take part in one of those impossibly long surveys. We can't seem to do the right thing can we? We are told Never to Rush, Always take our time, give honest and thought out answers and when we do as told we get punished for doing so. Maybe Rewardia and those they run the survey for should sit down and have a chat about allowing us time to complete their surveys.
Oct 21, 22

If you take a look back in history, carrying a few extra pounds was a sign of wealth because rich people were the only ones that could afford fattening food. Fast forward to 2020 and junk food is cheaper than healthy food and poor people are fatter than rich people. One would assume if we were to raise the price of junk food exponentially. Our health would improve. Thoughts?
James
no, i limit my intake a lot now, sick of everything going up. Also sick of do gooders raising prices of fuel, power, water, cigarettes, alcohol because its better for me or the planet.
But if it make you feel better about your intake, roll your next burger up in a tight ball, and stick it up your bum!
Aug 27, 20

Whatever happened to all cars having a strong steel bumper bar front and back and a thick chassis underneath? Back in the day if you had a crash you can mostly be guaranteed to either drive away or have your car fixed quite quickly with minimal cost. Today have a small bump on the car and it's a completer write-off. Bumper bars and chassis were there for a reason and that reason is safety for the occupants of the car. You may have got a bit shook up but you were never seriously...
Joanne Y 440141
Sure as hell felt safer driving around in my 1957 Chev compared to my 2009 VE Commodore. Older cars were made of real steel and made to last, new cars are just throw away items hence why they have the safety of the air bags etc etc.
Mar 09, 21

Growing your own food can be cheaper and healthier. With the rising cost of produce, many of my family and friends started growing more produce. I myself grow a few things which I find taste better as there is no need for insecticides/chemicals. Have you tried growing your own produce?
LindaB
We moved to a rural property - a year ago tomorrow, actually - and since then I have grown potatoes, kumara (sweet potatoes for those outside NZ), NZ yams, carrots, cauli, broccoli, capsicums, corn, onions (red and brown), spring onions, pumpkins, beans, snowpeas (mange tout), leeks, cabbages (red and savoy), spinach, silverbeet, swede, daikon radish, beetroot, garlic, rhubarb, courgettes (zucchini), several varieties of tomatoes and herbs and attempted eggplant (aubergine) but was unsuccessful with those as I planted them too late in the season. We have also harvested feijoas, lemons, limes, mandarins and peaches from trees that were already established on the property. We also have chickens for eggs. I have made several batches of pasta sauce, tomato relish, peach jam, onion marmalade and feijoa chutney. I also make my own Irish soda bread, naan bread and focaccia. We are loving the flavours of fruit and veges fresh from the garden and are looking to add more gardens so we can grow more produce.
Jul 14, 23
On the 12th of July 2023 I had open heart surgery for a complete heart valve replacement & one in need of repair, I kept waking up struggling to breath due to a leak which built up 20 kilos of fluid on my lungs...drowning on the inside, very scary. According to the surgeon, sometime in my life, between the age of 5 & 15, I had developed Rheumatic Fever, which can damage your heart. I do not know much about my medical history as a child, but what concerns me...
Uncle Peep (Robert F)
Glad your operation was successful \ud83d\ude42 However, I feel that "...20 kilos of fluid..." is an incorrect amount or a typo. Two lungs completely full couldn't hold so much...maybe 20 grams or possibly 2 kilos.
Jul 22, 23

With all the needs in infrastructure and the health sector, why is so much tax money spent on various sports? I believe that elected officials should be more concerned about their constituents instead of entertainment for a minority group.
Crazy Chef
I think that they actually spend too much money trying to get minority groups to take the COVID vacation.
Oct 24, 21

Hello everyone, question: Is it too risky to get an investment with no experience whatsoever in this industry ?
Andrew C 287196
Just stick to normal local bank term deposits. They're much safer - let the bank take the risk of the ups and downs of the stock market. Stay well away from stupidities like cryptocurrency and transferring money to overseas "companies" that are more likely just scams!!
Jul 22, 23

Everyone has different tastes and needs, so we all have different food combinations in our pantry. What do you consider to be your main pantry staples that you strive to always have in your pantry or fridge?
Michelle S 553303
If you strive to always have SOMETHING in your pantry then I would strongly suggest that you get multiples of everything starting now! As much as MSM won't talk about it, there IS going to be a global famine and even now it has begun in African and some poorer Middle Eastern countries too. There is simply NOT going to be enough food to feed everyone and with a deficit in supply only one thing is certain and that is that prices will continue to rise in ways that we who have grown up over the last 50 years have never conceived of! Farmers are being told NOT to grow food or they have seen prices for fertilisers go up so high, if available at all, that it isn't worth planting crops but taking the insurance money for a lost crop instead. The "environment" has become the reason for the slaughter of millions of additional animals which would not have ended up on our plates this year or next because the "Nitrogen Minister" of a country has stated that the animals have to go so that "Mother Earth" is saved from the ravages of sheep and cows! Crops are failing due to inclement weather either drowning the plants or drought drying them out. Water is and will continue to be restricted for farming and even the growing of rice, a stable food item on the menu of billions of people all around our planet isn't forgotten by the architects of this intentional disaster. There IS a war on food and if you and your loved ones WANT to eat in the years to come you MUST make ready now before supply slows and rationing becomes widespread. It sounds science fiction or like a novel but we are ALL going to go through times we simply can't begin now to imagine in our near future! Fill up that pantry now, buy as many Mason jars as you can find and fill them, get kilos of salt as it's a valuable commodity and plant a garden with non GMO seeds! All the best to you all.
Jul 23, 23

Should having a pet be a right as a tenant, within reason? I see more and more people being forced to give up family pets because no landlords allow them anymore, and I can t imagine how heartbreaking that must be.
Neo
I can't believe that we are having this topic again. It was already done within the last month.
In Australia, at least in Victoria, a landlord cannot refuse you on the basis of pets and nor can they kick you out if you get pets afterwards. I think that this is terrible as, at the end of the day, it is your house and your rules.
The other problem I have with it is many people that rent do not care about the property they rent to start with because it is not theirs and these type of people would allow pets to damage and destroy the house and the type of damage these tenants do, the bond is not enough to even pay for the materials needed to repair the property, much less any tradespeople to do the work.
The other issue I have is certain tenants are always behind on their rent and bills and will use pets as excuses on why they are behind. Even worse, they may not be able to afford to care for the pet (basic food and vet care) and this is abuse.
I am a pet owner but would never even think about having a pet unless I can afford it.
Jul 21, 23

We all have many friends in different parts of our life. Some will be super good people whom we can trust for life, but some people acts like they care in the beginning, and slowly we can see their colors. 'The fake friends'. So if anyone wants to share any such experiences, you are most welcome to share
BLM
Smiling faces sometime pretend to be your friend. Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within people. The TRUTH is in their 'eyes'. Their 'eyes' don't LIE!
Jun 28, 23

Doing Shift Work I find it Really hard to have that Balance . On my day off I am so tired I never get to catch up on what needs to be done. Anyone else feel the same?
Edith v
Yes I have done shift work 1 week 6am-2pm the next week 2pm -6pm the worst one 6pm-6am however the money was very good.it was in UK in the 50's.I earned double the wage my uncle earned & he had a wife & 3 kids to support .I was the only Australian in the whole factory.Any time I had off I visited other counties. Only 2 weeks holiday but then it was over to Europe The factory girls were fabulous We went to Liverpool to the Cavern because a new group were there called "The Beatles"It was a great era & for me "I had the time of my Life"
Jul 20, 23

Do you think that there will ever be a time when the whole world is at peace? Judging by past history the chances are slim.
APB
Jacqueline R 353303 AND boston 1352573...have exactly the same response to this question...just take a look below....word for word...what is going on here?...same person with two accounts?....
Jul 08, 23

From what I have seen and heard, they do a good job for animals that are neglected. One local resident informed me that they would not help a dog, possibly being prepared for food. They had informed her there is nothing they can do. Can this really happen in Australia?
Jellypony
Well I really hope not but a long time ago my parents would eat Chinese at a shop some where in Brisbane any way the shop was caught enticing the local street cats and they served them up as chicken. Yuk so my parents do believe they have eaten cat, not by choice of course. The shop was closed down obviously. A woman I knew was really upset by some people that lived near her as they were trying to catch ducks in the local park. Setting traps for them and yes using them as food. I am pleased we don't have wet markets here in Australia but I am sure if you knew where to look there could be a black market and you could get what ever you wanted at a cost. We use and abuse animals for a lot of things and food is only a part of the whole situation unfortunately. I do eat meat don't get me wrong but I do feel for the animals especially if we treat them so badly. Big problem we have now is eggs, a dozen is now going to cost us $15 because we aren't allowing caged hens. All hens have to be free ranged or barn laying. I was a little put off as I will refuse to pay that much for eggs. An alternative to using an egg/eggs in a cake is 1. Apple Sauce 2. Banana and 3. 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of vinegar (per egg) 4. plain or vanilla yoghurt. Maybe when they realise some people will refuse paying that price the price will drop but only time will tell. We do have alternative solutions for this problem and we are not reliant to them for our needs. We will adapt and find other ways. I like eggs but I will slowly learn to live without them.
Jul 17, 23

In driving at night I've been blinded by headlights on 4-wheel drives. I flash my lights to let the other driver know they are on high beam. Then the other driver flicks up to high beam. So I've been blinded by their low beams. Should the 4WD vehicles have their lights lowered so they are not so blinding as they are a higher vehicle than the ordinary car?
MoB
Probably, drivers now have no idea about lights. A car was following me on a dark night with no lights at all, when we pulled up at the lights I let him know that he didn't have his lights on, he said I can see so why should I put my lights on. I tried to explain that the lights were not for him to see with but for other people to see him. I got the finger, very nice. Knowing about lights on your car should be imperative if you are driving, it might help to lessen the number of accidents we have.
Jul 19, 23

My hair, at 62 years old, is starting to do grey. It's streaked grey in my dark brown. My hair is long. I need some opinions, suggestions. Should I dye it?
Elizabeth J 447888
After having dark hair since I was a baby I find that I am loving my greys. I really think grey can look quite stylish. I see grey hair everywhere these days. Are people going grey at a younger age or are young people dying their grey. I really feel it is the latter. Dark hair on a older person with a sallow complexion looks comical. A good bottle of purple shampoo and let it be is my recommendation Ruth.
Jul 15, 23
Would you Vote for a Political Party if their Policy was to build Nuclear power plants to cut the total waste of taxpayers Money on Wind farms and Solar panel farms . To save on Power Bills from Companies who don't seem to care about normal people in the pursuit of RECORD PROFITS ????? Also the Climate Crisis is a Natural cycle of the World's weather patterns discuss ......
Jeneral
Totally against nuclear. It's neither clean nor safe. As for the climate crisis...it's an agenda to steer the world into the globalists new world order. All of the fear mongering is to make people believe there's a problem so they can usher in change for the supposed solution when all it's about is control.
Jul 17, 23

As a kid, fast food was a treat for me. Going to McDonald's for a happy meal was a treat. Every weekend maybe, but never every day. My question of the day is... how much is too much consumption of fast food? Can you make a balance of it? Is all consumption, no matter how much bad? What do you all think? I'm craving a Big Mac while typing this.
Kylene
It\u2019s like most things eating it in moderation is ok. So once a week or fortnight as long as you aren\u2019t having huge portions of it. I\u2019m always shocked at school holidays seeing parents not only buy them mcds for lunch plus the soft serve ice cream plus the frozen fizzy drink. Way to much sugar!!
Jul 16, 23

Online education offers access to programs for many who can't afford the time or tuition of a traditional degree, but they rely heavily on written assignments and quizzes that AI can easily answer. Can online schools survive in the world of ChatGPT, BingChat etc.?
23
AI will pose challenges to civilization and people, as did the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century or the introduction of computers in the workplace. AI is an extension of this, and it will be interesting to see how people and the workplace will change.
Jul 12, 23

In NZ is winter and that means cold and flu time. How do you usually treat cold / flu? Do you buy pricey miraculous pills or hot drink from pharmacy? Do you have any tips from your grandparents or other family member? What work for you when you are sick?
Roslyn A
Stay away from work so I don't spread it! Anyway I usually have the flu vaccination so it would be unusual for me to get the flu.
Jul 21, 21

You are taking a walk in the park when you notice a person stumbling, do you assume they are intoxicated or do you ask if they are okay? This situation happened as I was at work and noticed a man stumbling on the lawn. Another worker also saw him and went to check on him and realized he was a coworker who was diabetic and needed assistance. What would you do?
Sandra C 12043
Of course, wouldn't anyone do that ?? Why would you even need to think about it ?? Just imagine yourself in that situation. How would you feel if people ignored you thinking yiou were drunk?? Thank heavens 2 cars stopped recently when my husband had a fall on the footpath, it was darkish, but they stopped and helped him up. He was only a few steps from home, so he was fine. I can't believe that you would have to stop and think before acting,.
Jul 13, 23

Do you think genetically modified food is making people obese? It seems that when people use more and more genetically modified food they put on weight quite fast. Whereas those people who only eat food grown locally and meat that has not had hormones added don't put on weight so easily.
BLM
If you don't trust 'genetically modified food to be safe, then don't buy genetically modified food. However, this is a capitalistic society (aka profits over people)! What do you expect when it comes to making money (short cuts are going to be involve to raise the profit ability level)?!
Jul 10, 23
Would you make vaccines mandatory or perhaps use strict lockdowns? Would you close off borders or would you allow new variants to enter the community to build up total immunity? How would you have handled the pandemic or what would you have done differently?
PatCat
Watched a news item on Denmark. They have lifted all mandates on masks, distance and all that. The chief epidemiologist says they are well vaccinated so let it rip. Sure they have heaps of cases but very few deaths. Are we bold enough here to do likewise. No! Too many anti vaccers I think.
Feb 14, 22

It's a new landscape, a foreign language, a different culture and new people. You'll never be more exposed to new things. As a result, you'll have to adapt to your new surroundings. This will broaden your perceptions and force you to become more open-minded. Do you think that taking a vacation can change your life?
Liane H
Anyone watch banged up abroad? Schapelle Corby story.. or if the plane goes down I guess your life as you previously knew it would change !
Jul 11, 23
It's all very well living close to one another but what do you do when next door's kids run riot. I have a small garden and have planted a tree at the end of the garden. It's only 4 years old and has doubled in height and this years has masses of oranges. A few branches over-hang next doors garden...its in a corner away from the house and sitting areas. The oranges are hard as they are not ripe. The teenagers picked them on their side and then hurled them onto my and my neighbours...
PEN15
Criminal damage is when someone intentionally or recklessly destroys or damages property belonging to another person. Trees growing over a fence is not criminal damage. Damaging roof tiles or solar panels is. Maybe remind your neighbour of this.
Jul 09, 23
It's all very well living close to one another but what do you do when next door's kids run riot. I have a small garden and have planted a tree at the end of the garden. It's only 4 years old and has doubled in height and this years has masses of oranges. A few branches over-hang next doors garden...its in a corner away from the house and sitting areas. The oranges are hard as they are not ripe. The teenagers picked them on their side and then hurled them onto my and my neighbours...
Judy CooplandiaQueen
Fruit tree catch netting hung in a way they can\u2019t simply bend over or reach in https://www.etsy.com/listing/807029957/20x20-fruit-tree-catcher?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-outdoor_and_garden-garden_boxes&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwkqSlBhDaARIsAFJANkiAExNjiUIx7C1nKE5-09DB6tTVeXIMjU06ztVhP1I7vva6T4IMVe4aAlp7EALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_12574416432_120844870498_507896950976_pla-304653222944_c__807029957_12768591&utm_custom2=12574416432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkqSlBhDaARIsAFJANkiAExNjiUIx7C1nKE5-09DB6tTVeXIMjU06ztVhP1I7vva6T4IMVe4aAlp7EALw_wcB
Jul 09, 23
Maybe it's just me however, the considered opinion of others would be appreciated. Over the past few months I have noticed two things, one: surveys are getting markedly longer in duration and second: the points awarded for these longer surveys are getting less and less. My imagination, or noted facts ?
teresa b 607654
And you never know when you're going to be cheated and robbed of points on a red survey. Serve me right for thinking I'd get get full points upon 100% completing a survey. How is it that I don't qualify when I've fully completed a survey, given my political views, and spent all that time working on the survey. Why do these people waste our time? Can't they assess at the outset whether they want our response? Am I peeved? More than, and Rewardia never ever takes our side and let alone going out to bat for us. And all for a few piddling cents. Why do we bother?
Jul 05, 23

Falling victim to a scammer is an awful feeling. It s not only the theft of money or personal information that stings, the thought of being tricked by lowlife crooks is enough to enrage anyone. Statistics show more than 95 per cent of Australians are exposed to telephone, text and internet scams each year. Even more alarming is the amount of money these thieves are stealing from us. Last year it exceeded three billion dollars. Is there a meaningful solution to stopping scammers...
Lt p
Prison, hanging, electrocution, firing range\u2026\u2026I am getting so tired of people trying to screw over innocent people. And wasting my time answering their stupid calls.
Jul 07, 23
If given a choice on a form of Government, what would your choice as the worst or best of the following. Monarchy Democracy (various types) Oligarchy (group of individuals or business rule) Aristocracy (Ruling class made up off wealthy and privileged citizens) Totalitarianism (Government has complete control) Theocracy (Religious head of state) Republican (various types...
APB
I thought you wanted to discuss changing their fonts....as a design issue that would have been interesting.....
Jul 05, 23
My Grandparents took me to Florida for my first trip on a airplane. It was the best time that I had. We went to Disney and most of the parks down in Florida. I went again 4 years later with friends but the first time was better.
Liane H
I had a few great ones when I was younger but I really loved travelling to Fiji in my early 30's with a girlfriend and my then 7yr old. Buffet breeakfasts everyday ,beach or pool then what to do bar or lunch shack ? Drinks and dancing at night ( Fijians adore kids ) so the resort was fully set up if you needed a caretaker or kids club in the day keeps then amused while u shop or sleep. . A long time ago now I think about it ,,,!!
Jul 06, 23

I can't help but wonder how many people think the government can turn old abandoned schools/buildings into homes for the homeless people. There are several abandoned schools which have been just sitting there for years. What are your thoughts on this matter?
Judy CH
A lot of homeless people choose to be homeless, it is not up to the taxpayer to pay for everything for them, a lot of working people can't afford to buy, cigarettes, alcohol drugs etc but are expected to pay for people who have chosen their life style. The Government uses the money from tax payers but treat it as it is their God given right to spend it the way they choose. And yes I do know what it is like to go hungry, not have shoes to wear. I was sent out by my Mother to steal peoples milk money when I was young. Mum always had enough to buy hers and my oldest brothers smokes and go to the movies 2 or 3 times a week while I at 8 years old was left to look after 3 brothers and a sister aged 6, 4, 3 and 2 years old. Often all we had to eat was stale bread with hot water poured over it. The more she was given the more entitled she felt. Never worked a day in her life. My brother who was 6 years and sister 5 years older than me had already been put in care because Mum could't look after them. I made up my mind when I was young that I was not going to live like that. I never smoked, started working at 14 and only brought what we could afford. It was going well until we got scammed through an invoice 4 years ago.
Jul 03, 23
When a male goes topless nothing happens, however, if a woman does she gets done for indecent exposure. If a woman has breaststroke removed, can she walk around without a top like males and not get done for indecent exposure? Or because she is still female she will get done for it?
Jeneral
In a world where the terms "chest feeding" and "birthing parent" are used, I really think what you are talking about is a non issue.
Jul 02, 23

While some look to get cosmetic surgery to change their appearance, others are learning to love and accept their physique and be body positive . But not everyone thinks the positivity movement is healthy or realistic. What are your thoughts?
Evie
A bit of surgery is one thing, but don't change who you are. Additionally, I get not everyone is a size 2, but the obesity that's being accepted in the name of "positivity" is unhealthy and leads to additional health problems.
Jun 26, 23

I have been doing work as a genealogist for my family and friends for Over 10 years. I have used DNA test results for myself and also for my parents and my adult children, etc. It has proven invaluable for me in my research. I feel the positive outweighs the negative. How do others feel about this?
Michelle S 553303
I have no desire to give my DNA to ANYONE for ANYTHING! I don't believe that many people are aware that DNA is the new information source of the 21st century and that companies get paid big money for DNA samples from people who donate their genetic samples, thinking that their privacy will be maintained and that they still have a say in what their DNA is used for, but the industry is far more nefarious than that. I certainly have no intention of having MY DNA sitting in a database in China but China DOES have millions upon millions of genetic sequences from people around the 1st world who wouldn't themselves have consented to such violations of their genetic property.. The future is targeted vaccines and biological warfare,and bioengineering and DNA can tell a Scientist SO much!. Whether it's determining how to use racially diverse or gender specific targeting for "health care", the creation of organs through the creation of stem cells from the DNA and creating a '"cloned" organ, which IS possible within a laboratory setting, the use of DNA in Science would simply blow many people's minds. Whether it's buccal cells from the cheecks, mucosal samples from the nose, sperm, ova or blood, genetics can be manipulated in labs in Communist nations without moral or ethical safeguards we here in the West would anticipate and expect. I UNDERSTAND that people have a curiosity about their ancestral linage and good for them, but for me there are 2 reasons why I won't do a DNA test through 23 and Me, Ancestry. com or the other companies out there. The first is that I have ZERO interest in opening up a can of worms, which I believe would be the situation in my case and secondly my distrust in exactly where my DNA would end up! Science has given us many, many benefits over the years but we've gone too far with our curiosity and that can be a very bad thing! Thanks for reading.
Mar 05, 23
I thought daily poll means it is a daily thing but I haven't seen it for a few days. Picture poll is another one. Used to appear on a daily basis and then just disappeared. Then it appeared once a week and then it disappeared again.
Jewel
I haven't been getting them for a while either. And it's been more than a year since I've had a short video. Have asked Rewardia but they usually say it's something to do with my browser. Lots of people are still getting them though.
Jul 02, 23

A new advert I've just seen...the FIRST bottle to use 100% rHDPE plastic!!! (rHDPE is recycled High Density Polyethlene)...sounds great right?....what these creeps are ACTUALLY doing is making bottles that are 50% rHDPE...and half VIRGIN plastic...but the recycled component is rHDPE....with people like this "helping" it's going to be a long hard battle to recycle our plastic waste just cowboys making a quick buck out of lying...
Tim @miAimTIL
All current plastic produces can be made from Hemp that grows in 3-5 months and 100% degrades to nothing in 75 days
Jul 01, 23

Once we collected and signed for our pay packets at a pay office. Now we have given, the control to banks that are closing, and for those whom don t trust ATMs and computers, how are they going to survive and how are they going to be able to pay their bills. Out of control Banks, with our money? Does anyone in your family struggle to with this?
Pearlz
You have no-one to blame but yourselves. You vote with your feet and if you don't like what you are offered then take your business elsewhere. The banks introduced ATMs' and you queued to use them not giving a wit about the teller whose job it replaced. You were offered internet banking and you were in a hurry to sign up for it, once again replacing people. Then it was the banking app and use your mobile all the while doing people out of a job. Branches closed and ATM's were removed, do you now why? Most ATM's are owned by people who buy them as an investment, they cost money to own because the Reserve Bank charges people for the money they put into ATM's so when you paid at Woollies or Coles with your phone and took out cash the costs of keeping ATM's was more than the earnings so they were removed. Don't complain, don't whinge because you brought this upon yourself. I don't have a smartphone, I don't trust them, especially with my personal banking. Apps aren't as secure as websites, not your side but the other end and people you interact with. I still use the website but my bank is trying to close it and push me off onto an app of course because it's cheaper, but I'm not going without a loud noise. Not everyone wants to bank online, some people forget how to do things online as they age, some people aren't as capable as others to go online or on an app so Banks should be somewhat responsible for pushing everyone online where they get ripped off or scammed. It's too late now the horse has bolted, you chose a machine and technology over a person. I'll use technology when it's a benefit but I MUCH prefer to deal with a real live person, I queue at the checkout to keep the checkout person employed and I like to shop in stores to keep the sales people employed. Any business that tries to push me into having a smartphone I ditch because I don't want one or the apps they insist I need. Every action has consequences and not using people results in no people being required. Think about that the next time you use serf service.
Jun 30, 23

How do you deal with increasing cost of living? Groceries, gas, travel, utilities etc are all going up with no increase in pay.
Sammi
Stop giving to Charity, no eating out, only replacing what we use, no more takeaways, use the car less, no new clothes or shoes, no cinema and more internet purchases. In other words NO LIFE
Jun 06, 23

Well, I am a 51-year-old female with terrible decision-making skills. (Had mental breakdown July 2019.) It has gotten to the point that I'm almost scared to decide anything. What I want is to have my boyfriend take over my decision-making so I avoid bad decisions. He isn't okay with it for his love for me gets in the way. How can I get him to understand that this is for the best?
Sandra C 12043
You need to seek professional help. Asking your boyfriend to make your decisions is putting too much stress on him and you may lose him. Get help from a professional and keep your relationship on a loving basis.
Jun 29, 23

If you could change one thing in the neighborhood you live in, in an effort to make it a better place, what would it be?
Larry S 382961
Clean out the drug dens,put road horns off the streets. Make councils do what they are paid to do and not bend to minority groups
Jun 24, 23

In previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our communities and have you noticed it in yours? Do you know any 'Boomerang Babies'?
Teri 1282723
For many reasons my two sons haven't left our home. One is on the autism spectrum and will always need help, the other works part time and has committed to looking after his brother when I'm gone, none of us could afford rent on our own, plus other stuff I don't need to get into. We are all respectful of each other, never raise our voices, and contribute to the bills in a fair and agreeable way. For us, this works beautifully.
I realize other families will have their divorces or loss of jobs or financial issues, etc. and need to come home for a while. Home should always be a safe place to come to when extra help is needed.
Just don't let them take advantage and use you without contributing what they can - financially, with chores, repairs - while they're with you.
Jun 27, 23

Do you strictly prefer the IQ system or do you value other factors more like social intelligence, quick thinking ability, an amazing memory, possessing highly specialised skills or knowledge, creativity level, or a general knowledge champion etc? I was discussing with someone who resonates with the IQ system and believes people are born with intelligence, but I feel intelligence is mostly acquired over time. The way I see it is that no one can be a BMX champion in a...
Pato Lo Duck
When it comes to intelligence, my theory is the best strategy is to play dumb, that way people don\u2019t see you as a threat and you can get away with murder almost..
May 22, 23

I was pleased to see Victorian tax dollars of A$215 million going towards training nurses and midwifes. What a great idea. Of course provisos will be put into place to ensure these students when they graduate put in some years in hospitals etc. This is not ongoing but for just a number of them. Do you think all states should do this? What thoughts do others have on this idea.
Gypsy
When I trained as an EN (Enrolled Nurse) in the early 1990's I was paid for the entire year, whether it was a study day or a working on the ward day. As a newly divorced mother with 3 young children I could not have done it if I had to pay for it instead of being paid. Having hands on training is best for good patient care. Years later so many times young RN's would come onto the ward doing a 'placement' and they would complain about having to do some basic nursing task, they would say that they are supposed to be giving medications and taking blood for tests not making beds and emptying bed pans. They are just in the job for the money and the 'prestige'.
Jun 25, 23

Yes I have but struggling at the same time, it's just going tuff. Expensive too much.
Norman M
Absolutely. Someone came knocking on the door, said he was collecting for the orphanage, so I gave him my 2 kids!
Feb 16, 22

Does anyone else experience seeing things from their dreams in reality and get a deja vu moment ? Or am I just tripping, ha-ha Happens quite a bit for me ...
Peechy
Allllllll the time, worst thing for me is I'll say something then it happens, eg phone rings or dings, son drops an egg on the floor etc etc etc
Jun 18, 23

Having siblings or no siblings has a major impact on how we turn out. There are pro's and con's for both scenarios, for example scarce resources but large social network in big families or loneliness for single child families but better resources. How do you think your family situation has shaped you?
allinyourhead
on my own until 17, no siblings, joined the army, 8 year infantry,, raised 2 boys, life is good most of the time,,, when you have to learn life on your own, the hard way, you appreciate life more, you try to help when help is needed, as i got help when i needed it, so i pass it on, i have no use for narcissistic people, people that start unfounded conspiracy theories, i reckon that includes those that like their own posts as nobody else will, lol,, folks that constantly complain,, they should just be happy to have a roof over their head, a lot of folks in this world do not,, people dividing the USA with their far right conspiracy crap, but i reckon they have that right to be buttholes, as someone's son/brother/father/mother, gave their all so y'all can
Jun 17, 23

What are your thoughts when you first walk into a store. Would you prefer someone who works there to come up to you right away and greet you and ask if you need assistance, or would you rather browse yourself and ask for assistance when you need it? I've had both scenarios where I went to a store to look for shoes and nobody greeted me or asked if I needed help looking for a size when I needed help, to someone constantly asking if I need help while I'm browsing every...
Liane H
A friendly smile on entering or if they are busy when you do ,then an acknowledgement that you are instore at some stage of the game is always welcomed! Can't stand indifferent rude staff.
Jun 21, 23

When did publishers think that magazines should have articles printed on coloured backgrounds? These last few years it's been rife. Perhaps they're in cohorts with opticians because its practically impossible to read and may be causing eye problems - dark brown background printed with black writing or pink pages printed with yellow writing.It may look pretty and 'now', but if you can't read it, what's the point of publishing it. Do others have this problem?
Larry S 382961
I find the same thing on some surveys where they have faint words on white background. Black and white is best. Even some pages in the paper are the same.
Jun 23, 23

I have struggled to: 'squeeze whilst pushing down AND turning' a toilet cleaner lid, that once finally off, I left off! What do you think are the worst 'childproof' lids to get off / containers to get into?
Andrew C 287196
Not "child proof", but the tin cans with the pull tab lids are often extremely difficult to open. :-(
Mar 12, 23

Some economists argue that raising the minimum wage artificially creates imbalances in the labour market and leads to inflation. Other economists note that when minimum wages have been raised historically, inflation did not follow. It s getting impossible to live. So many people are working 2 to 4 jobs just to be able to survive. What can we change do to make life more affordable for everyone?
Jeneral
The Victorian government (Australia) have just provided themselves a huge pay rise yet they are telling all Victorians we are now going to need to tighten our belts and pay for the pandemic (which they enforced). Where is the fairness in that?
Jun 21, 23

Do you think people can sometimes take things too far, either playing sport, playing games or even card/board games? Have you ever witnessed this ...
Lachelle B
I love Scrabble and will use the OFFICIAL dictionary if I think your word doesn't exist. I have played Monopoly and the other players united forces against me, so after hours of playing I flipped the board.\ud83e\udd23 Competitive? No I just have issues lol.
Jun 22, 23
Beware if you are 65 or more, don't bother with Coral Survey CO-9DASXS. I just attempted it, and the next question after I told them I was aged 71 was to to ask " what job did you do before you retired", or words to that effect. Well F@#$ them, I am still working at 71, and I resent the implication that being that age automatically means I am retired.
APB
There are professionals who train for between 2 and 3 years whose sole purpose on graduation is to design things like surveys polls and forms that need to be filled out....nobody bloody uses them because it costs money...so all the forms polls and surveys are rubbish...the results are rubbish...and we end up with lots of other rubbish that no-one needs....
we are surrounded by idiots who want to save money...buildings and stadiums that collapse...that packet you cannot open..the tin opener that doesn't open anything..plastic door handles on cars...there is no reason for any of this...just employ people who understand what is needed and what is safe reasonable and intelligent....
Jun 21, 23
When I was young, you visited the doctor because you were not well. Today we visit the doctor so he/she can prescribe medicines before we get ill, Flu jabs, Covid injections that do not stop you from getting it does not kill it, and do not stop you from passing it on, injections for Shingles that you never hear anyone having, tablets for high blood pressure, tablets to lower your Cholesterol that your body makes to keep you moving and many more thing that Doctors prescribe...
Witchypoo
I had shingles when I was about 10/11. If my memory serves me correctly, it\u2019s related to the Measles Mob.
Jun 17, 23
I recently heard that eggs are going to DOUBLE in price meaning a minimum of $8 to $14 for one dozen eggs Should councils allow everyone to keep thier own chickens for fresh eggs? Should rental property owners allow tenants to keep chickens for fresh eggs? Eggs have often been hard to get in supermarkets in recent months and soon supermarkets are cutting out caged eggs which will lead to a much bigger shortage which is the cause of eggs increasing to the...
APB
Eggs from chickens reared in back gardens in the inner city can have up to 30 times more lead in them than that from country reared chickens
Jun 18, 23

I saw a TV show where a woman owned a business and her executive assistant was offered another job and when she found out it was a friend of hers who made the offer, she felt betrayed, but the friend said it was just a good business move, and had nothing to do with their friendship. Is that the right attitude? Should business deals, hiring/firing, corporate takeovers, whatever, be made regardless of who the people involved are, even if it's family or friends?
Merlin
The friend who made the offer should have informed the woman. That would have been the decent thing to do.
Jun 20, 23

My dear parents have passed on & I am left with their lifetime memories of cards, letters that they have treasured & beautiful old photo's. Sadly, I do not recognise the people in many of the photo's. There are old telegrams, birth certificates, autograph books & plunket books. Dated around 1924. I would like to donate some of their memories to local museums, if they are interested. Sadly, some of their treasures mean nothing to anyone else, so I had a ceremonial burning. What...
Andrew C 287196
There is no "right" or "wrong" way. What you do with your own personal things is completely up to you and your own family. Nobody else's opinion matters nor is relevant. You might want to keep some, sell or donate some, or simply throw some out. You should course keep any legal documents and financial papers for a while though - people like the tax department can come back years later (in some places it can be 5 years, 7 years, 10 years, or longer).
Jun 17, 23

Which age group has been the most challenging for you as a parent? Some people say it's the first 8 weeks, others say it's the terrible 2's or troublesome 3's and others may say it's the teenage years. Each age group has unique challenges, but which age group have you found to be more difficult?
sherry s 714699
2 and 13, See when your sweet baby turns about 13 aliens come and take that baby away and leave its evil clone and you don't get your baby back until it has babies of its own. Overnight you are the enemy and your child's evil clone is on a seek and destroy the enemy mission.
Jun 14, 23

I have started watching the paranormal shows on television. Not sure if I believe, but it is entertaining. Have you ever seen a ghost, spirit, shadow person, etc.? Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Therese M 73305
Most definitely I have photos with orbs and faces in them I get the smell of my sons after shave from time to time. I here them walking around at night . My lights flicker and my music plays up often it gives me great comfort knowing my dad and boys still are around and I know I'll be with them all one day
Jun 08, 23

Easter Holidays are fast approaching. What traditions or special things do you do for the holiday? We tend to spend the few days as a family trying to reconnect. Usually everyone is off on their own things and work, so it gets a little hard to see everyone. The 4 day break is a nice time to catch up and enjoy the company... and eat some chocolate.
merricat
My family used to get together for all the major holidays, but since my Mom passed away, we hardly ever see each other. So sad, really.
Apr 06, 23
Looking at the leaderboard, points wise - how do people get over 1000? All i ever get at the most is a couple hundred. Also half the words I want to use (real words) apparently are considered 'UNKOWN'?? Please explain!!
Witchypoo
My sentiments exactly. A lot of words that end with S, are not accepted. Initials like CIA and FBI are accepted but they are not words. I think this is American!
Jun 16, 23

It amazes me how some people can 'transform' themselves with make-up, fake lashes etc. I struggle with mascara don't even get me started on blush 'rosy cheeks' disaster! What's your 'going out for the night' look?
allinyourhead
i never liked a woman i went with that i did not recognize the next morning, only care for real women, the beauty is always inside,,,,,\ud83d\ude09
Jun 16, 23

I just found out...that some major department stores in Australia are using Facial Recognition Technology. Apparently not many people are aware of this happening. Privacy groups are concerned that the general public are not being informed. What is your view on this?
Sandra H 2204 NSW
Not a bother to me. Surely it could only be a worry to people who are not doing the right thing or who want to be hiding from the authorities or whatever.
Jul 04, 22

I think everyone's heard the saying, "Once a cheater, always a cheater", but is that really the case? Could someone be genuinely sorry and really mean it and be given another chance by their significant other, or would that significant other be making a mistake to believe them and should kick them to the curb?
NM7
Most people who cheat are narcissists that think they will never be caught. When found out they first go on the offensive and say it's all in your mind, then when given incontrovertible proof they blame you for your inadequacies or say it was a mistake and they'll never do it again, which is a lie. They just think next time they'll be more careful. I was married for 50 years and he cheated for most of that time. I never told anyone and had no support, until my daughter picked up the other line at home and caught him talking to his bit on the side. She supported me and gave me the strength to dump his a$$. He was a bully and treated me like his maid not an equal. I should have told someone sooner.
Jun 13, 23

Many Huge Multi-national corporations claim to be very concerned about Climate Change, Sustainability and that they are addressing these issues with their products. But are they? They seem to be endlessly releasing products which, if anything, do little to nothing to help. An example is those plastic capsules which you toss into the washing Machine, but after it has dissolved, what happens to that Plastic? Another is Those Water, literally hundreds of litres....
APB
No-one is doing anything...and it is for most part photo ops...and talk fests...anything that is being done that is worthwhile is too little and far too late...I'd like to lay into all of them...in their nice suits..with a baseball bat...useless worthless greedy people who are not only lying to us.. but locking us into a future where we will at first be forced to endure a terrible planet that will in a very short period of time kill us all....the clowns and idiots involved are guilty of crimes that are far worse than any war crime...but nobody will be left to punish them...may they all rot in hell
...was that a bit heavy?
May 01, 23

School holidays are approaching, what are your top 3 go-to-holiday activities. Let s get a discussion started to share ideas. These can be free, cheap, or treat ideas. Mine are; - Beach picnics/swim - Bike tracks - Time zone game arcade - Special lunch out.
Dang Ling-bits.
Playing on the freeways, hand feeding tigers and mountain climbing are great ways to keep them amused.
Jun 12, 23

Yes, for a very long time now, on and off. I was very young when it first started after my father was killed. The loss so great to me, I called it my hole. A space inside me left behind that was his place. Over the years I fell into that hole, so easy to step into, but so hard to crawl out of. Filled with hurt, anger, loss and shame. The shame came from still hurting but those around me assuming that I would forget, get on with my life, get better. I didn't so I learnt to...
Bill B 394870
Exhilleration and depression are polar opposites, i think,all humans experience both in life. Neither lasts forever unless we let it, which means we control how we experience life.
I have empathy for people who are experiencing depression ,but i believe we can control it and not be overwhelmed by it.
Aug 04, 22

What are some of the weirdest things that you can think or remember about?
FastBird
When a woman changes to being a man and partners with a man who has become a woman, and the woman who changed to male, but only had top surgery, has their baby.
Visually that disturbs me.
Aug 16, 22

Do you have any ideas to make general house cleaning easier. I found that if you use a piece of baking paper around a sandwich for cooking in a sandwich toaster, there is not much to clean up. Any other useful advice.
Jellypony
Handy tip Thanks for sharing Carolyn, we just clean ours with a damp sponge after it has cooled some but still warm. We at the moment are living in a construction site as hubby is renovating our little home so things are a bit more dustier than usual. We are pretty clean people to start with so a little bit of dust here and there doesn't phase us. Right now it is just too hard to keep the dust off every thing and I must admit I am messier than my hubby but I am still organised. Things will improve when things are starting to get finished like kitchen and en suite. Who knew there was so much to learn about water proofing and council requirements.
Jun 11, 23

Well hello there! If you see the title of this discussion, you will probably thinking what is one angle. Well let me break it down for you, this One angle topic will refer to a person feeling trap in one part of life. Doesn t matter love study finances or anything. If they were staying in those part, no matter how small or big the situation is, they always feel trap. If you want your self in this kind of situation, the easier decision is to seek help. I know it sound...
APB
I have no idea what you are talking about..thank you Rewardia for our discussion of the day
..good choice...
Jun 10, 23
Has anyone else had the issue/ noticed that the screen out points you get from a survey doesn't count towards the survey promo anymore? Eg earn 1000 points on surveys and get 150 bonus points, the survey screen out points don't count anymore but they used to........
hp baxxter
the points per survey used to bet a bit better what happened
Jun 11, 23

Criticism is envy, right? I get criticised so often by my "friends". I just really don't understand why people do this. It really brings me down. No matter what I say to them. It's outta envy, right?
Bugalugs
Criticism is envy? Is that some new psycho-babbler's clap-trap to make people feel good about themselves?
If someone criticises another person it is usually because of some, rightly or wrongly, perceived failing in what that person does or says and most certainly not because they do or say something of which the critic is envious.
Maybe Its Time to have a good hard look at yourself and consider whether what you say or do is deserving of criticism or do you really think that every word you utter, ever thing you do is so perfect, so ideal it is all above criticism and that you and you alone are always in the Right!
If my friends criticse me I accept it and then check out if what I have said is wrong.
Jun 09, 23

Air travel is creating so much pollution. Can it be avoided ? What will happen?
Sharon T 891767
That would be crazy to ban Air travel you know how many people who be out of jobs. And Cities & Countries would lose Tourism.
Jun 02, 23

What's a TV series you watched that you found really gripping/can't wait til the next episode?
MacAddict
The more channels you have, the more you watch. The more you watch, the less time you have for exercise. The less you exercise, the less fit you become (and possibly fatter.) And more unhealthy.
May 30, 23

How hard is it to find a job related to your field of study after graduating?
Claude H
There are no jobs available when graduating from old age. They say firms are looking for experience, but I have 90 years of experience & no takers.
Jun 07, 23

Tell us what you think about the subject? Will it drive efficiencies in society, or could it cause more harm than good?
Mary B 999062
I think that we/ the scientific community needs to slow down on the AI field, everything these days has gone far too fast and the young people need to realize that they are missing out on a lot of the "old ways"
Jun 05, 23
I have come across a lot of Surveys that do not give you the points stated or no points at all. How safe are they, and is it worth the time? seem to get a lot more adverts since starting doing them, like the games but will stop doing the surveys
Jewel
I have just managed to get up to 100,000 points so will be cashing that in for $100. It's taken me a long 6 weeks to get to this point when it used to only take 4 weeks or less. It's been a struggle without any blue surveys but still worth it in the end.
Jun 05, 23

I am a foster care provider. About 14 years ago, my wife and I wanted to see how it works. We started by going to classes for about 8 weeks for training. Once training was over, they match you up with a certain amount of children that your home can accommodate. Then you start the process of caring for the children as if they were your own. If and when they are not able to get back to their original parents, then they will ask you if you want to adopt them. Well,...
Teri 1282723
I grew up on a dairy farm with both parents and 4 sisters. As far back as I can remember, we had foster children in our home. Often 2 at a time but mostly 1 and once 3. I remember wanting to adopt them all, some more than others because they came as wee babies and stayed up to a couple of years and you get really attached; at least as a kid it felt like 2 years. We did end up adopting 2 boys and we are all very close and loving as siblings should be. I wondered recently if my parents did it for the money but my Dad set me straight real quick; $7/month for each child. That didn't even cover food. It was out of the kindness of their loving Christian hearts that they were doing this. In my adult life I was able to foster 2 teenaged girls. I don't think there's a much better feeling in life than helping young people out of abusive families and into a Christian home that values them for the gifts they are. And teaching them they are lovable and deserve respect and admiration lead them on to work in a dental office and veterinarian office where their kindness and confidence are shared with a gentleness they never learned in their first families. I am so thankful to God for bringing those girls into my life and the ability to give them what they needed to succeed in life and break the abusive cycle. If any of you get the opportunity to foster and/or adopt a child/children, I say pray about it and if you're led in that direction, follow your heart and do it. You will all be rewarded. God bless...
Jun 03, 23

As a person who doesn't own my own vehicle, this is something I struggle with as I'm job hunting. I notice a lot of companies say: "must have full G license with own vehicle." I see that I'm qualified for the job and can take public transport, but am unable to apply to the job since I don't have a vehicle. Even though I have my G2, I can't afford a vehicle right now. I find it unfortunate that I have to miss out on job opportunities because of this. If certain...
ShawneeBaby
You don\u2019t say why you need your own transportation. There may be a lot more going on at the company than just getting there.
Jun 04, 23
I received a lovely birthday wish from Rewardia for my birthday today, thank you so much and for my birthday points!
blunder boy
hope you had/have a very happy birthday young lady, did you know birthdays are good for your health, research shows apparently if you have more birthdays you live longer than those who don't bit of a dad joke for you
Jun 04, 23
I just spent a lot of time completing the ATO ( Australian Tax Office) survey and after submitting the survey instead of getting the full points I was entitled to I got a page saying "Sorry you did not get to complete the survey. We awarded you 17 points anyway Avoid doing the ATO survey unless you want to get ripped off
Katzeye
Don't forget the streaming one either,they make you answer a lot of questions and then tell you the quota is full! ...Rewardia does compensate with 16 pts though which is like not even 20cents lmao.\ud83e\udd23
Jun 03, 23

With the recent quake in Melbourne, I am curious to know people's experience. Are you like me and only experienced small quakes, or have you been somewhere where there are big quakes? What were you doing when you experienced a quake, and what was your first thought? Did you know straight away it was a quake, or did you think something else?
Olearia
Experienced all the big quakes in Christchurch 2010/2011. The 7.1M/depth 10km in 2010 was at 430am. I woke instantly and knew - I genuinely thought the house was collapsing so ran outside although that was hard to do. I thought my heart would explode it was beating so fast. I left the doors open overnight for a month after that.
The 6.3M and 6.1M /depth 5km earthquakes that killed nearly 200 people in 2011 was mind-blowing in its violence- you were glued to the spot by the gravitational forces. I was in the kitchen at work and clung desperately to a doorway. The noise was totally deafening. It was just random luck if you happened to be in a structurally safe building or not, whether you were safe, injured or killed, how damaged or liveable your home was. The shallower the earthquake, the worse the effects. After months of aftershocks (had about 10000), I naturally only took direct Drop-Cover-Hold action for quakes longer than 5 seconds and over about M4.5. I started hyperventilating at the occasional bigger ones only several years later. I only ever had nightmares about tsunamis and not earthquakes- go figure.
It took five years for workers to turn up and re-level my house floor. Mother Nature rules\u2026we are just fleas on a dog\u2019s back along for the ride.
Jun 01, 23
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