My understanding is that “persons” refers to people in discrete groups, where what separates those groups is pertinent to the topic being discussed.

For example - ‘indigenous persons’ refers collectively to indigenous people, but acknowledges that there are separate subgroups of indigenous people within that. You could equally say “indigenous people” and it would be correct but you lose that nuance by not acknowledging that there are internal divisions within the group you are referring to.

Not saying that’s the dictionary definition, but that’s how it’s generally used in my field.

I’ve been inside his mother jokes on him

As an outsider looking in, I’ve seen a lot of footage of rallies and events (on both sides) that are just absolutely crazy to me. Almost dystopian. People with painted faces, all kinds of merch, hollering and shouting and cheering like it’s the X Factor or a rock concert or something. You see people being interviewed outside the events and it’s like a festival in the background. It’s really, really bizarre. We have problems with our politics here too but not like that. I can’t believe that all of those people are ACTUALLY that passionate about any policies themselves, it’s just vague culture wars nonsense with a bizarre personality contest as a proxy for it.

As I say, I’m not trying to act superior. My country has its share of problems too, just a very different sort.

Ur… Yeah?

I think this tips it over the edge for me to switch to Firefox

Would it be worth reaching out to them on social media? Something like this would be great PR for them.

It is as insane as it sounds. Yes, alternative dispute resolution is perfectly commonplace and indeed in many countries - such as mine - there is an expectation that you attempt ADR before bringing a matter to court, unless there is some reason why you couldn’t.

That’s fine. That’s not an issue.

Disney claimed that due to the terms and conditions of the Disney+ video streaming service, anyone who has or had a subscription agrees to resolve any and all disputes with Disney through mediation and they therefore waive any recourse through the courts. For absolutely any form of dispute, even a wrongful death.

That is absolutely insane and evil to even attempt and there is no justifying it.

Eh. I find it difficult to have any sympathy for Valve. Sounds like it was only a matter of time before someone did this. If anything this is just free marketing.

I do. Comments like his are actively contributing towards the racist violent disorder taking place right now. It’s disgusting.

Absolutely adorable. What a cool little guy

Not tried rail in the USA so yeah, fair enough. But I’ve been to Italy a few times and I’m always jealous of their rail.

The furthest I’ve driven in one day was about 9 hours to Edinburgh. Our trains over here are stupid expensive so it worked out much cheaper. But damn I regretted it big time around hour 4 when I realised I wasn’t even half way.

TIL it isn’t pronounced Jizz Lane. I’ve literally never heard it before (UK)

In fairness the scale of these games has increased sharply, and they have released other equally big titles in between (namely RDR). I’d rather wait until they’re satisfied with the product than play something unfinished.

I’ve heard of people’s accents changing after receiving a brain injury. Whether that’s more likely than some form of attention seeking, who knows.

It’s currently 2024 and mullets are in so we clearly haven’t progressed much.

I don’t have chronic pain but it’s the same with tinnitus.

Not in Europe. Everyone just uses WhatsApp, even with an iPhone.