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Its so coincidental but I also started watching that series about 2 weeks ago and it really is appealing, I think part of it is reconnecting with all the old characters ....its great how it integrates the old story

On a serious note TikTok should be banned because it is definitely a security risk around data protection. I am not joking, part of my work is we have to be updated on real and potential new ways of hacking and how data can be comprised. Now TIikTok by itself is a very clever and well design application but what Trump is suggesting does have a valid point even if he just making this announcement as part of his " distraction to somehow blame China for the virus " . Please ignore what Zora was suggesting that Tiktok has no less risk of data being compromised or copied than any other similar product in the USA ...that is not even remotely true and if it was true than this decision would be inconsistent. Firstly the company that designed Tiktok, like all similar Chinese companies including Huawei that has real security issues, are the same as all other clever companies that created this social media app that really has a global audience so it resonates with many young people. My nieces both use Tiktok and they seem to love it, I also believe the owners never intended their tool to be a security risk But the datacenter and replication sites exist in HK and another location but the reality of all and any Chinese " private " sector companies is that the CCP can at any time demand and make any additional tweaks or fundamental changes to a products core software code to allow levels of access ....this means you can penetrate any network in the world but you go through the OSI level 2 and it then connects upwards. https://www.cpomagazine.com/tech/u-s-shares-evidence-of-huawei-backdoor-access-to-mobile-phone-networks-with-uk-and-germany/ This is highly unethical and it does comprise the overall security features of the product in any environment as you can imagine and there has never been any evidence of this type of backdoor existing in the worlds current routing companies that have dominated the world for the last 20 years or so. So what has this got to do with Tiktok, everything basically because the CCP can at anytime request data access to anyone form Tiktok and all personal information will be provided So the only real question we should ask is a simple one "are you comfortable with the CCP being able to access your Tiktok data ? Yes it is a young persons tool and the data is almost all innocuous but the principle should be a major concern that you cannot guarantee data security with Tiktok

This is exactly why you need to Mod a game like this, I have included the list of Mods that could address.. You just need to use the Frosty Mod Manager to install relevant Mods There is no need for your gaming experience to be negative because of this type of design flaw. Let me know if you get stuck with the Mod Manager https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/search/ You know what we say in the Modding community ..." never accept the unacceptable "

Thats a very interesting and yummy meal...was the main meal the asparagus and bacon because those are normally starters ? ,Did you enjoy the carpaccio.....interestingly enough you have raised another important difference between Ostrich and Chicken and I forgot to tell Gfted1 around his expected question of " does it tastes like Chicken, you right as the Ostrich meat is not related to Chicken meat in any real way...its like eating a Venison steak In SA its very common for people watching calories and training at gym to eat Ostrich regularly as it has no fat https://www.northforkbison.com/ostrich-meat/ I have eaten it plain and it definitely can be done but I have eaten far too much hot food and my taste buds have been cauterized by years of eating hot sauces and hot food....so I always require a good sauce with any meat but especially game and venison

I mentioned before I am enjoying debating with you because we dont often seem to keep new members on Off Topic for long periods and I am not sure why but people sometimes leave and then we never hear from them ....when I first started reading your posts I misread you completely around what I thought you were interested in and what you believe around the US electoral system. And Im not being condescending its just on certain topics I am always happy to accept I may be missing something and often its more about a different perspective but I need details to understand the point, basically how you respond or links help to highlight an example. Thats the art of debate, its not about necessarily agreeing but rather sharing information. Its normal to disagree on certain topics like the importance of who to vote for, as I mentioned I share your opinion but you will get to know peoples views as time goes on. You and GD will share many common views but he has always been consistent in his rejection of the principle of " you must vote for the 2 main parties " but he will always give reasons why. He can correct me but he feels the parties are similar in how they dont really offer solutions to absolutely real problems that the country should be dealing with....like the debt clock So I suppose for GD its not that he is jaded or uncaring about voting, he stands by Libertarian views because they do represent consistency? I am sure you are use to debating interesting topics on forums but dont get put off if sometimes people disagree with you, you haven't interacted with all other forum members like volo and sometimes peoples posts may get misunderstood. For me these are really complex topics based on previous things like the last election and how Trump won and the reasons why many Americans will vote for Trump again and it is because he represents certain policies that do matter to them....they are not going to be swayed by reasons I could give for certain Trump inconsistencies and its not enough to say " Trump is a racist and a sexist " for example because sometimes these views are based on a reaction to Trumps mannerisms and this not the same as believing Trump is really a bigot. This is quite important to accept and what has exacerbated this view is the unfair perception that can exist that the " media " is biased and you cannot believe what certain news channels say about one party or the other and sometimes the media does exist in a certain view and can be seen as "anti-Trump " "pro-Trump " Anyway do you mind sharing some information just so I know your general views, no need to share anything you feel is personal. But for example , where do you live , what is your general view on the state of the USA , what do think about the protracted and violent protests we see due to Antifa and other activists and any other titbits of relevant news like ....what is your favorite food ....and please dont tell me you are Vegan because that is definitely unpatriotic

You raise a good point how ideological differences could lead to possible years of a certain influence in the SC and what that could mean for possible changes to laws that most of us support like freedom of choice for abortion and gay marriage ...this was a valid concern for many considering Trumps populist comments he made Also you naturally saw the appointment of people like Kavanaugh which added to this anxiety But then recently we has this ruling which was not to Trumps favor, which is a good outcome because it tells me that the SC are making rulings on the law and not person https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/supreme-court-trump-financial-records/index.html

I hear you but something to consider, I think the 2 candidates have vastly different views on many core policies But I dont see how either candidate winning could fundamentally lead to a collapse or real harm to the USA because you still have other checks and balances that can prevent real damage done by flawed new laws. You have independent courts, votes in the house and senate and then you can have individual states opposing federal directives But both parties offer certain choices that I can agree with both on somethings and disagree with others. But if I could vote I would Democrats because my concern with possible negative outcomes from a Biden victory I dont see as relevant as another 4 years of Trump and this constant and unnecessary rejection of the virus and its influence ....the recovery time for the USA around the virus is a real concern to me

But Malc you are unintentionally validating something that would be incongruous for how this type of history should be taught The stated objective of 1619 is a real, recreation of the entire story of the contribution and you dont need to create a project where only a certain race can write about it ....its bizarre and makes no practical sense to separate the two as if they are alternative views...they should not be explained like this ? Considering how the Trump initial winning strategy was decimated by the virus lockdown and the global economic impact this is something any Trump political strategist will focus on and embellish And if you someone who doesnt want another 4 years of Trump these seemingly inconsequential BLM outcomes just add to his support ...so for me they are harmful to a Biden victory and it would be much better if this type of project was never initiated

Yes I agree that actually even raising 1619 as an example of how the Dems want to recreate history is pure Trump grandstanding but its where he can be very convincing as he is able to add to peoples real concerns and irrational views If you look at who is behind this idea of 1619 its just a relatively small group of historians/activists and some people who believe this somehow matters but it has received serious and fair criticism from other historians on numerous levels. So it should not get the attention is has received....but I also am cognizant of how these types of events get added up and used as a political point to vindicate why you should vote for Trump And this election has been characterized by both sides making certain hyperbolic points which seem to be misplaced on how both parties should be gaining support

I agree with the view that this election should only be a choice for the 2 main parties unless a person can justify they have no concerns if either party wins But just on this forum alone in the last election many US forum members were critical of both parties and decided to vote for Libertarian or not vote because of disillusionment with general party outcomes. This is always something I have never really understood but sentiment that actual citizens have matters so it was clear to me my view was not reflective of the US political choices and reasons you should vote

GD there is another way to vote that I think in the USA is considered anathema but can be real, you make a strategic vote purely because you dont want a particular party to win or you simply want to support the principle of having real oppositions parties that can be significant. So you vote not because of policies or opinion but just to add numbers to a party I can understand this may be unheard of in the USA but these are unusual times so with all the current concerns people have with the ideological path the USA is taking you could vote for party x and its not because of the view you may have of that party.....so then this can lead to less anxiety about a correct choice because you dont vote for normal ideological views

This is one of those examples where I agree with Trump around the objective of the 1619 project and what its attempting to create or reposition around what contributed towards the history of the USA Have you guys researched what the 1619 project is doing or wants to do, its very concerning, inaccurate and selective around what made the US a great country. I wish I could say its well meaning but I fail to see how being selective around events of documented, proven history could someone be a good way of educating young people? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_1619_Project From what I have heard from people supporting this idea is that they have a view that says " the USA success was built primarily on the labor of African, American slaves " ......but they want to ignore all other developments and realities that many different groups made to the overall history. No one should deny that slavery contributed towards aspects of the US economy and industry but so did many other things, for example many of the early settlers to the USA came as white, indentured slaves..,...by that argument raised by the 1619 people surly we should recognize there early contribution as the beginning of the colonies and more important ? So things like the history of any country and especially the USA consist of many events like wars, trade deal, laws, independence from Britain, economic success and yes slavery was part of this and then finally how the US Constitution was created which defined the foundation for the legal and political future of the USA How can anyone suggest that only the industry created by slaves is significant ? On another criticism I have with the 1619 movement is directly quoted from the article which unfortunately I have come across before but framed differently where it states that the 1619 project " The project was envisioned with the condition that almost all of the contributions would be from African-American contributors, deeming the perspective of black writers an essential element of the story to be told.[" Why would an accurate account of history need to be written by a particular race to be considered authentic and acceptable ? I am certain all of us have read books on history that were not even written by a citizen of that country and I can see no logical correlation to this being a requirement for accuracy ? Finally I dont think the 1619 idea is going to become a replacement for normal history that is taught at schools, you may need to be more inclusive but not this suggestion of trying to recreate historical contributions And I have come across a similar sentiment occasionally raised in SA and the UK where there is view that places like the UK, SA and EU only are doing well economically because of colonialism and abuse of resources from places like Africa. And like the USA this is not a fair or accurate reason that the EU is a success. Its not going to lead to any meaningful change to think this is the entire story of why certain countries have different levels of inequality and how we can address this is sustainable way Trump claims California will be implementing this 1619 project into there school history curriculum, I find that hard to believe any qualified historian would suggest this idea even in a progressive, well meaning state like California ?

Yes I have read many of your posts around Barr, I am not surprised you dont like Barr but remember you are always going to judge someone like Barr on how he interprets the law and Constitution and then how he acts on it because its a field you studied and devoted much of your life to . Also many see Barr as a hardcore Trump loyalist and I have seen interviews on numerous international news networks where very well respected lawyers and commentators believe Barr is a terrible AG and has corrupted or is trying to undermine, to push a Trump agenda , the USA and how its legal system works......its all quite confusing for someone like me who doesnt really understand or study these overly complicated legal issues and court rulings So I focus on what I see on the ground and the sentiment expressed in the media and polling data matters .....its more accurate and refined than what happened in 2016 So in summary what I am saying is despite both real and unfair criticism towards Barr he is firmly part of the Trump campaign and Trump is narrowing the polling data gap?

I dont believe it does, its got a much, richer taste than chicken like Venison but because Ostrich meat has no fat it doesn't have the same inherent " nice " taste as pork or lamb

Hes not that bad....what do you consider are his worst things he has done that are really bad ?

I must add I endeavor to do my morning walk 5 times a week and it takes about 45 minutes. But afterwards once I have showered I always feel amazing and full of positive mental energy....most of the time

Last night for dinner I had an Ostrich steak with potato rostis A good meal but only unusual for my choice of meat but I added a cheese sauce which really worked. Now I know what some of you many be thinking, " Gasp.....cheese sauce with this type of meat " ...thats gastronomic heresy....you food philistine !!!! I would have preferred to eat something like Ostrich in the same way I would eat Venison, so a red wine or fruity sauce would be ideal. But sometimes I lack the skill or ingredients to make the sauces I want so I make something compatible And I added lots of additional heat to my cheese sauce like Hot English Mustard Powder and white pepper so it was more like a spicy, cheese sauce which went down well with the Ostrich 🍲

I have enjoyed this debate and I think you have made some good points and I have basically made mine, in summary I would say we have certain common views and then things we disagree on .....so its your normal constructive forum engagement. Until the next one

Hi Dan Just to clarify something important, I wasnt poking fun at your opinion on a personal level. Firstly a statement like " this election is the most important election of our lifetimes " is a completely subjective comment and also involves people agreeing what specifically makes election xx so important. You could quite possibly be correct but a real reflection of the gravitas of the outcome of this election, and all important elections and referendums, will only be known in years from now and sometimes decades This is common throughout events in history. For example Robert Oppenheimer , the lead scientist on the Manhattan Project, was deeply conflicted with the creation and his contribution around the invention of the Nuke. He was quoted as saying " Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" because he believed that nuclear weapons would destroy the world in future conflicts but Oppenheimer was wrong because actually what happened was because of " mutually, assured destruction " and the fact that both the USSR and USA has enough nuclear weapons to annihilate each other there wasnt a WW3 and there never will be for numerous reasons that include the fact that several countries have nuclear weapons and no one wants there country wiped out So this election and how important it is will be truly understood in years to come and sometimes what we think at the time is good or bad can absolutely change and be seen as the opposite for the society But it still could be the " most important election of our lifetime" but not necessarily

Sorry for the belated response, I was busy with RL work pressures Just to comment on the important question you have raised above, often my overall point is misunderstood and people assume I am suggesting a binary choice " economy or immigration ". Not at all, these two are inextricably connected and definitely not mutually exclusive Firstly all countries have moral\ethical , UN and legal responsibilities to accept immigrants under certain circumstances like civil wars on your border or collapsed economies on your border like Zimbabwe and the hugely negative impact it has had on SA. So we must always understand and be part of the humanitarian objective but it still needs to be controlled and immigrants arriving still need papers or facilities must be provided for refugees that keep them safe until they can return home This is common throughout the world and the UN actually pays for it. In Africa refugee camps have been created in many countries except for SA where somehow it is seen as " unAfrican " but thats another story. Also it seems that only in the USA are ICE refugee centers seen as inhuman and cruel when in fact many such centers exist in other countries to process and detain illegal immigrants http://www.africaranking.com/biggest-refugee-camps-in-africa/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugees_of_the_Syrian_Civil_War_in_Turkey But going back to the main question, no country can just accept immigrants without managing the number of immigrants. You also have to be a growing and functional economy to accept immigrants because initially they will understandably be a drain on social services until they find there way So its not a choice between " the economy and allowing immigrants ", these 2 are connected but what never changes is the limited resources and how these resources are allocated

LadyC !!!! Im shocked, I have never known you to use such profanity ,,,,,,"buffoonery". Is such language really necessary ?

I have really enjoyed it and there have been several very funny posts " feed Imoen to the bear " and informative ones as well from a technical party selection and " best practice" around classes So just to answer Gromnirs question, its not even remotely stale until we lose interest in making comments which are either interesting, comical or both

Gorthfuscious .....how could you

You have certainly given me something to think about and I appreciate the fact you have put time and effort into making your point, we wont always agree but I always respect the principle of debate which is an exchange of information which is how you are posting around this topic But one more consideration based on your thought provoking beach party analogy, what happens if the party people allow anyone to the party and there is the expected revelry, drinking and hot women in bikinis ( normal beach party vibe )and suddenly the alcohol runs out because there are too many people both invited and uninvited...now any party that runs out of alcohol is a crisis 🍷🍻 But the only reason the beach party ran out of alcohol was because the original party planners didnt plan or allocate enough resources based on controlling the number of people who are allowed to the party So now think of the outcome......the entire party is ruined because there is no alcohol and the alcohol is a finite resource and you must manage your resources and also have control of who legally can access them But its not the actual beach and access to the beach that is the reason we limit access to the party, as you said the beach is large. Its the limited alcohol and party food we are concerned with

You raise a good point and an interesting difference, ostensibly, between the USA and other immigrant destinations Is it a fair argument to say " the USA was founded by immigrants so this needs to be considered when dealing with legal\illegal immigration" I am not saying you wrong but what does that practically translate to on the ground around how you gain entrance legally to the USA ? What I mean is that their is a huge problem in the US around people arriving on its borders and entering the country illegally through holes in the walls and or using Coyotes where they get smuggled in. You also have the unique reality, we dont see this even in SA with our immigration problems, where unaccompanied children arrive on the border or try to get enter the USA illegally How would you align the argument " the USA was founded by immigrants" to the actual legal process of granting entry. Would you say these immigrants must be given entry because then what is to ever stop any illegal immigrants from just arriving on the US border and automatically gaining entry and access to the limited resources all countries have ?