Everything posted by hankypankee
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Due to AI: Now is the best time to be alive? But not 10 years from now?
You clearly don’t understand AI, so it’s hard to take anything you’re saying about it and your grandiose apocalyptic fantasies about it seriously. AI isn’t sentient, it doesn’t think, and it’s certainly not self-aware. It’s just an advanced tool that aggregates and organizes information from online sources. That’s it. A glorified information aggregator with a sleek interface designed to mimic human communication. You've watched too many Terminator and Matrix reruns. It’s not any smarter than a search engine, it’s just better at sounding like a person. But somehow, you’ve been fooled into thinking it’s something more. If you want to keep fantasizing about how it’s going to shape or control the future, go ahead. I won’t be joining you in that confused delusion. AI is just another tool. And like all tools, it functions based on the input it receives. Garbage in, garbage out. It isn’t in control of anything. The real threats aren’t artificial, they’re natural. You should be more worried about Mother Nature, about floods, food shortages, and the growing number of places becoming unlivable resulting in forced, human, mass migrations. Or better yet, about weapons of mass destruction. That’s where the real danger lies, not in a chatbot that rearranges text.
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Do you still read books?
Boy? Creepy. And strange emoji. Is that you cackling?
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Your favourite bars in Nana, and why. (Positive only)
There was a time when most of the girls in Nana were young, ST was ฿500, drinks were inexpensive, there were no Indians or Arabs, just a few Japanese, and hardly any of the women were overweight. But all of that disappeared 20 years ago. So is there really any point in discussing it anymore?
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Due to AI: Now is the best time to be alive? But not 10 years from now?
The best time to be alive was the eighties and nineties. After Y2K, and especially with the invention of the iPhone and the rise of social media, everything started going downhill rapidly. The smartphone has been an incredibly useful tool; for communication, information, navigation, financial transactions, music, photography, and more. But in the hands of younger generations, it has stunted intellectual development. These devices have proven far more beneficial for adults who had already developed intellectually by the time smartphones became mainstream. AI is another brilliant, powerful tool, an exceptional enhancement that further expands our ability to access and interact with information through advanced technology. It’s simply another addition to the digital toolbox. Ten years from now, things will likely be even worse, not because of technology, but due to tribalism, environmental collapse, war, and the steady rise of ignorance and lack of self-awareness in society. I could keep going, but the more I say, the more grim the outlook becomes, and what I’ve said already is more than the average mind is willing or able to fully grasp.
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Do you still read books?
Screamingly evident.
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How did your dad influence your life
But in reality you have over 7,000 posts, nearly all of them whingeing and completely forgettable. So what your dad taught you about listening obviously had no positive outcome.
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Relationship Dynamics: Ladyboys vs Women in Thailand?
I read that they are women with penises.
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How did your dad influence your life
So that confirms it, you've got nothing of value to post. Just an empty shell.
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Relationship Dynamics: Ladyboys vs Women in Thailand?
Very insightful Donald, but how can you be sure?
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How did your dad influence your life
I can’t even tell if the subject of this topic is a question or a statement because it’s so poorly written. Then, I might have responded with something about my own personal experiences, but since you didn’t share any information about your own father, and just threw out a hollow subject title, there’s really nothing to engage with here. It’s like being handed an empty photo frame and being asked to describe the picture — there’s nothing to look at. And then you say "Now plodders and plonkers give it a go". But why would anybody even respond after you just called them plodders and plonkers? So why don't you give it all a go?
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No good topics
Whats your idea of a good topic to discuss?
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Your favourite bars in Nana, and why. (Positive only)
My go-to bars in Nana Plaza? It's a tough call. Some great ones. But definitely the metal bar railing near the escalator on the ground floor, sturdy, reliable, and perfect for leaning on while deciding whether to go left towards the end of the Soi, right to Sukhumvit Road or just head back to 7-Eleven for another bottle of milk. There’s also that chrome bar by the entrance. I don’t know who polished it, but I respect the craftsmanship and give credit where it’s due. Honestly, I try not to play favorites. A good support bar in the right place anywhere in Nana can really make or break your evening and prevent any unfortunate fallout. And so far, I have always avoided all the other bars there.
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Are we now witnessing the beginning of a worldwide end of heterosexual relationships?
Are we now witnessing the beginning of a worldwide end of heterosexual relationships? You are unwell.
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Rupert and the Mysterious Brew...
And why would something like this be deleted if you posted it? I don't see how it violates TOS.
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Rupert and the Mysterious Brew...
Political? This is story telling. Perfectly suited for the Community Pub. What's your reading comprehension level?
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Rupert's Street Meat and More Existential Panic
He might prefer LB-Lover.
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One Big Beautiful Bill? More Like One Big Bloody Oversized Stich-Up, Bruv
In 40+ years I've never seen the convicted criminal do anything but help himself. Now he's running the biggest crypto grift in presidential history from the White House. People don't change.
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One Big Beautiful Bill? More Like One Big Bloody Oversized Stich-Up, Bruv
Conjecture at best.
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Trump’s Petty Payback Parade and the Comey Witch Hunt. Who's Runnin' the Deep State Now?
That was indeed criminal. Trump stole the election. It was rigged. Hunter's laptop.
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One Big Beautiful Bill? More Like One Big Bloody Oversized Stich-Up, Bruv
According to Grok: 1 - The “largest tax cut ever” claim is exaggerated without clear evidence it surpasses historical cuts in real terms. The 15% tax reduction for $30,000–$80,000 earners is unverified and likely overstated, as benefits may not be uniformly distributed across this income range. The claims rely on optimistic assumptions. 2 - The claim is misleading and partially false. The bill may tighten Medicaid eligibility, but the 1.4 million figure lacks evidence, and the “waste, fraud, abuse” framing is exaggerated and unsubstantiated. The focus on “illegal immigrants” oversimplifies a complex issue, potentially conflating legal and illegal statuses. 3 - The claim is likely true, as the bill probably includes this prohibition, consistent with stated GOP priorities. However, the framing is exaggerated, overstating the issue’s prevalence and using loaded language. Conclusion: Approximately 30–40% of these claims are problematic due to exaggerations(largest tax cut, fraud narrative), unverified specifics (15% tax cut, 1.4 million figure), or misleading framing (Medicaid eligibility, “sanity” rhetoric). Point 3 is the most accurate, while Point 2 is the most misleading, with elements bordering on falsehood due to lack of evidence. Point 1 falls in between, with plausible but overstated claims. Verify details with primary sources like the House Budget Committee website for clarity.
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Rupert's Street Meat and More Existential Panic
Yes, your miss use of the meaning of the term used in the title did get my attention. And if you want to be queer, that's none of my business.
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MAGA Man's Concepts of a Deal and the Art of Bankruptcy
That's called change and transition. That's the nature of the world. Nothing ever stays the same. But the point here is that you said it was once a forum focused on Thai news and sharing information related to visas, travel, recommendations, advice, and such. And my response was that it still is. If you don't like the other changes, then just ignore them. Simple solution, isn't it?
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Rupert's Street Meat and More Existential Panic
I'm sure there are more than a few who do. But that's not the point. There was nothing in this topic about ladyboys and you brought it up. So who is really the one posting about ladyboys here?
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MAGA Man's Concepts of a Deal and the Art of Bankruptcy
It still is, isn't it? It's just expanded with more forum boards and a wider range of topics. If one just wants to read about the subjects you mentioned they can just stick to those same old topic boards. Simple. Nothings changed.
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Rupert's Street Meat and More Existential Panic
Some might call that poetic prose. “Street meat,” though, generally refers to street prostitutes. Sounds like you’ve just got ladyboys stuck in your mental filter. I’m assuming the choice of such an alluring title was intentional too.