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{Economics}
Amazon buying the island of Cyprus
Ultimately amazon would need consent from the people and other governments so it would cost a lot more than just paying off the government, at least f…
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{Economics}
Amazon buying the island of Cyprus
I've recently heard many people talking about the possible acquisition of the island of Cyprus by the company Amazon, I think this is very unlikely but I wanted to know would there be any economic benefits for amazon if they did buy Cyprus and what would be the drawbacks other than the huge upfront cost. Sure some fine economists on here can answer this for me, thanks
Cyprus is split in two. Northern Cyprus is controlled by Turkey and Southern Cyprus by Greece. Turkey invaded Cyprus in the early 70s and were only stopped from taking the entire island by the British who use Cyprus for its strategic position, having military bases on the island.
To anyone who knows Cyprus and its history, the idea that the Greeks and the Turks would get together and agree the sale of Cyprus to Amazon is about as far fetched an idea as I've ever heard, but it's a strange old world we live in these days so never say never I guess.
I'm no economist but this is far fetched for many reasons not just the economics.
Just my 2p.
Cheers BB
To anyone who knows Cyprus and its history, the idea that the Greeks and the Turks would get together and agree the sale of Cyprus to Amazon is about as far fetched an idea as I've ever heard, but it's a strange old world we live in these days so never say never I guess.
I'm no economist but this is far fetched for many reasons not just the economics.
Just my 2p.
Cheers BB
Used to make me sad when i went to Cyprus as a kid, and you could look through the UN post in Nicosia and see half the city pretty much abandoned. Southern Cyprus is a independent state but is obviously hugely influenced by Greece.
From either Protaras or further down in Agia Napa you can get a boat up the east coast as far as allowed to see the ghost town/city of Famagusta (a hugely popular beach resort in the 60s and 70s), which is basically right on the north south divide and was therefor abandoned.
Since we went on the boat (around 2002) the Turkish authorities have become much more accepting of tourism, but back then you couldn't cross from south to North and just had to look at the city through binoculars either from a boat or the UN border posts.
Ive heard there are plans to reopen Famagusta to tourism, although having been abandoned for nearly 50 years it'll probably need to be leveled and started again.
Tragic but fascinating part of history. I'm glad I saw the ghost city when I did but I agree, it was a very sad thing to see.
Cheers BB
Since we went on the boat (around 2002) the Turkish authorities have become much more accepting of tourism, but back then you couldn't cross from south to North and just had to look at the city through binoculars either from a boat or the UN border posts.
Ive heard there are plans to reopen Famagusta to tourism, although having been abandoned for nearly 50 years it'll probably need to be leveled and started again.
Tragic but fascinating part of history. I'm glad I saw the ghost city when I did but I agree, it was a very sad thing to see.
Cheers BB
Yeah I’ve been mate! Actually lived in Cyprus for a little while, got a few of friends who were born there due to military service! I’ve actually been through since as a family member owns a villa in the Turkish side, I hope to see the island reunited one day!
I agree due to the turkish occupation of the north it makes the whole thing near impossible, but internationally the northern part of cyprus is seen as being under illegal Temporary occupation by the turkish & the island is neither greek or turkish, its only reconsidered as the republic of Cyrus. Amazon could theoretically purchase the Republic of Cyprus and remove the illegal occupants in the north by force after the acquisition, asthey would need to form some sort of military anyway in order to hold claim over their newly claimed territory.
However overall i think this would be very unlikely & I agree that the north and the south being divided makes this situation near impossible, but a interesting topic to discuss:)
However overall i think this would be very unlikely & I agree that the north and the south being divided makes this situation near impossible, but a interesting topic to discuss:)
I've spent a lot of time working in Cyprus and this just nonsense. Cyprus has been contested for thousands of years, thats why all Cypriots still no national service. They can all hunt, shoot and are very resourceful people. How can the south and north agree to sell the island??? They cant agree on anything!! There is much division in Cyprus, largely down to the Turks stealing land from Cypriots at gun point. I know a few Cypriots who were sitting down to lunch in Famagusta, they hear a knock at the door, it was the Turks. The Cypriots were told they had 2 hours to leave or the troops would be back and forecably remove them at gunpoint. The UK was one of the few countries (if the only) who came to their rescue! This is one reason why brits are liked (well mostly...) in Cyrpus. And the idea that UK air force would allow for their highly prized air base to be sold off is just madness!! The best things that could happen to Cyprus is for the Turks to leave. And on their way put they need to remove the Turkish flag from the side of one of the mountains near the border (which is just a massive two fingers to the Cypriots). The chances of the island being sold to amazon are essentially zero. The next best thing to happen to Cyprus would be some finance from the EU as after they joined and adopted the Euro, anyone with credit balances in bank account woke up to approx 30% of it gone! It was called a 'haircut' by the government and banks, but was just simply theft!! Runs on the banks, peeps with no savings, it was a cluster fuck instigated by the EU. I saw it with my own eyes.... Thats my 2 cents :)
From a business perspective it would be an awesome hub to deliver to all the surrounding islands and lands in the med, have you seen the plans Amazon has put forward in the past for huge floating distribution centres in the sky. Jeff B is a trekky so he dreams sci-fi big. I am not against a corporate owned island that is as small as Cyprus, in fact it could be a good thing. There is corruption in democratic politics all over the world, we go from scandal to scandal like we change our socks, maybe just maybe Cyprus (Prime!) could be better!?!
Ps it sort of worked in Wall-E lol
Ps it sort of worked in Wall-E lol
The blimp depos are about as realistic as Musks colonization of mars though lol
Pro-corporatocracy is not something I ever thought I'd see on a weed site but I agree completely that it would just be swapping corruption for corruption!
That said, fuck Amazon! lol :)
Pro-corporatocracy is not something I ever thought I'd see on a weed site but I agree completely that it would just be swapping corruption for corruption!
That said, fuck Amazon! lol :)
As long as we don't piss off President Alexa it will be a paradise I tell you
The war the greeks and turks had and you think they gonna give it up ( Not likely! )
Its the best strategically placed island for war , whos gonna give that up , with the island being one of the best to train Army's, even British. Dont think so .
Its the best strategically placed island for war , whos gonna give that up , with the island being one of the best to train Army's, even British. Dont think so .
Never ever going to happen geopolitically. Neither UK nor Turkey would ever give up the strategic advantage their bases give them. I can’t imagine the UN allowing it either. Plus what about the Cypriot citizens both north and south and their sovereignty? I don’t think you can even legally purchase an inhabited land. The only way to take it would be by force and deport all the citizens making them refuges... a la Diego Garcia.
Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots will never make peace as long Turkish and Greek are in "arms" for decades, UK , UN , Greece and Turkey, all have base and army on the island, good luck with that . And its offending whoever said Cyprus will be bought by amazon
Ultimately amazon would need consent from the people and other governments so it would cost a lot more than just paying off the government, at least for the 1st gov they buy.
I agree I think its very unlikely but maybe the people would be more for it if amazon say offered jobs and education facilities for already existing citizens of the island so their would be an incentive for them to allow amazon on the island
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{nations}
Decentralised legal System
Smart contracts are a great improvement over the legal system, no arguing, no check is in the mail, just events and payments.
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{nations}
Decentralised legal System
I love the way Wesley thinks:
"DECENTRALIZING THE WORLD 2.0 --
After decentralizing money, we will no decentralize the Law.
You probably heard of Bitcoin. Last year's hype has gotten a lot of people very excited. Why is this?
Well, Bitcoin is a new kind of money. It gives people the freedom to transact with one-another -- without the need for a third party (bank, paypal, atm's, currency exchanges) or central authority (government, central banks).
It allows you to send payments all over the world: instantly, with very low fees and without needing anyone's permission. The amount of freedom, and efficiency- and cost-savings this will provide in the near future is going to be huge!
HOWEVER, that's not all...
People have been looking at how these technologies can be used to improve other areas of society. This resulted in a lot of new ideas about LAW and GOVERNANCE; from self-enforcing online contracts, the way companies are incorporated, to the way court hearings are done (and enforced), and even to the creation of online countries (?!).
I was enthusiastic about these developments. But the better I studied them, the more whitepapers I read, the more I realized that something is missing. Basically, all these projects act like they are in a vacuum. As if all we need is a few superiors lines of code, and all current laws and legal systems will be replaced. But laws matter. They did not fall from the sky, and they are not going away.
Frankly, what is missing, is a "Legal Framework" -- a way to merge these technologies with the real world. A framework for decentralized law making, arbitration and enforcement. And as I found out, our existing legal systems allows a lot of room for that!
And thus I introduce:
The DECENTRALIZED LEGAL SYSTEM -- The first enforceable framework for Decentralized Law.
To create this system, I studied different decentralized legal projects and existing relevant laws -- all the way back to the ancient Greeks, to figure out what law actually is. In the end, I tied this all together in a straightforward peer-to-peer system that can govern (and enforce) future decentralized systems.
I made this simple website, where you can see the executive summary and download the whitepaper:
https://decentralizedlegalsystem.com/
Let me know what you think, and feel free to share with people you think might find this interesting.
Cheers!
Wesley"
"DECENTRALIZING THE WORLD 2.0 --
After decentralizing money, we will no decentralize the Law.
You probably heard of Bitcoin. Last year's hype has gotten a lot of people very excited. Why is this?
Well, Bitcoin is a new kind of money. It gives people the freedom to transact with one-another -- without the need for a third party (bank, paypal, atm's, currency exchanges) or central authority (government, central banks).
It allows you to send payments all over the world: instantly, with very low fees and without needing anyone's permission. The amount of freedom, and efficiency- and cost-savings this will provide in the near future is going to be huge!
HOWEVER, that's not all...
People have been looking at how these technologies can be used to improve other areas of society. This resulted in a lot of new ideas about LAW and GOVERNANCE; from self-enforcing online contracts, the way companies are incorporated, to the way court hearings are done (and enforced), and even to the creation of online countries (?!).
I was enthusiastic about these developments. But the better I studied them, the more whitepapers I read, the more I realized that something is missing. Basically, all these projects act like they are in a vacuum. As if all we need is a few superiors lines of code, and all current laws and legal systems will be replaced. But laws matter. They did not fall from the sky, and they are not going away.
Frankly, what is missing, is a "Legal Framework" -- a way to merge these technologies with the real world. A framework for decentralized law making, arbitration and enforcement. And as I found out, our existing legal systems allows a lot of room for that!
And thus I introduce:
The DECENTRALIZED LEGAL SYSTEM -- The first enforceable framework for Decentralized Law.
To create this system, I studied different decentralized legal projects and existing relevant laws -- all the way back to the ancient Greeks, to figure out what law actually is. In the end, I tied this all together in a straightforward peer-to-peer system that can govern (and enforce) future decentralized systems.
I made this simple website, where you can see the executive summary and download the whitepaper:
https://decentralizedlegalsystem.com/
Let me know what you think, and feel free to share with people you think might find this interesting.
Cheers!
Wesley"
Smart contracts are a great improvement over the legal system, no arguing, no check is in the mail, just events and payments.
Makes sense as we have to do something brfore the system crashes down...but in the UK the entire legal profession just exists to keep the people from what is lawful, which is quite different.
we still have common law. in it there is no place for corporations, fines or lawyers...we just need to get rid of the crooks and use it again. All written down in magna carta. No legal 'acts' are lawful nor are acts of parliament...we have the shape of a system in place but we forgot it due to poor education and brainwashing by the media.
Maybe we should return to that.
we still have common law. in it there is no place for corporations, fines or lawyers...we just need to get rid of the crooks and use it again. All written down in magna carta. No legal 'acts' are lawful nor are acts of parliament...we have the shape of a system in place but we forgot it due to poor education and brainwashing by the media.
Maybe we should return to that.
Thank you for your question.
I think that by creating state machinery that allows coordination of social, military, political action on large scale over a big territory (including multiple cities), people unwittingly forged chains that could be broken only by the progress of modern times. Which made possible the education, instruction, information and coordination of the struggle of the working classes on an equally large scale.
History (theory), being unable to explain "failures" of many revolutions, has just chosen to ignore them by refusing to take into account all the authentic "unsuccessful" revolutions in history.
Revolutions happen more often than we think and are not always covered in blood and change of regimes.
That said, yes, believe it has to be a revolution, not necessarily ones whose images we have imprinted in our consciousness by history/media/etc.
Pretty much same as invention of bitcoin. Revolution that happened in front of our eyes and is still going on.
I think that by creating state machinery that allows coordination of social, military, political action on large scale over a big territory (including multiple cities), people unwittingly forged chains that could be broken only by the progress of modern times. Which made possible the education, instruction, information and coordination of the struggle of the working classes on an equally large scale.
History (theory), being unable to explain "failures" of many revolutions, has just chosen to ignore them by refusing to take into account all the authentic "unsuccessful" revolutions in history.
Revolutions happen more often than we think and are not always covered in blood and change of regimes.
That said, yes, believe it has to be a revolution, not necessarily ones whose images we have imprinted in our consciousness by history/media/etc.
Pretty much same as invention of bitcoin. Revolution that happened in front of our eyes and is still going on.
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The Royals Should Pay Slavery Reparations
I'll have a bit, probably give it to charity but the thought would mean a lot.
The Royals Should Pay Slavery Reparations
Who among us today:
- stands on the most wealth compounded from past sins?
- are the clearest descendants of those responsible?
- can most afford it?
If there is any credible role for these living vestiges of the past it is to account for it.
- stands on the most wealth compounded from past sins?
- are the clearest descendants of those responsible?
- can most afford it?
If there is any credible role for these living vestiges of the past it is to account for it.
Would be the smartest thing they could do, what they fuck are they doing otherwise - besides providing testimony to inequality?
Last comment on this subject from me;) humans are almost clones of each other. For example to apes are always more genetically different than any two humans and they basically do the same in life due to most being born in to similar situations. So it’s very easy to judge people for their mistakes, when if born in the same situation, we may do very similar things. It’s very easy to say how wrong things were and are from the we have everything we need perspective that we look from nowadays in developed countries anyway. Using others for your own gain is wrong imo but if you were born into the Royal family, ask yourself, how vocal about reparations would you be? Peace
I'd be vocal, at least it would be an alternative to the monotoous life of bullshit I'd otherwise be living.
The royals don’t have bank accounts or given any cash so how it would be the firm who are the slave masters of the royals watch Harry’s speech about it they are only allowed direct material items i suppose they can hand out their TVs and shirts off their backs? Do your research.
Nice idea though. If anything it should be the government but then it’s been so long now it’s like getting paid for someone running over your dog it’s not really the same as it never happening in the first place but smart fascism and racism is bigger than ever. And it always stems from the top down never the other way around.
Nice idea though. If anything it should be the government but then it’s been so long now it’s like getting paid for someone running over your dog it’s not really the same as it never happening in the first place but smart fascism and racism is bigger than ever. And it always stems from the top down never the other way around.
in short their finances are
assets: around 1 billion
income from property: 20 million pounds every year
income from each of our pockets: 80 million pounds every year
reckon they can afford something here and still live it up like they like to.
assets: around 1 billion
income from property: 20 million pounds every year
income from each of our pockets: 80 million pounds every year
reckon they can afford something here and still live it up like they like to.
England outlawed slavery in the 19th century and actively fought and stopped those that were in the business of slavery.
Back in the day it wasn't like there was one country enslaving another, it was a world wide business and England stood up to the world to stop it. England has already had it's anti-slavery moment, it took place over a hundred years ago and since then we have been against it.
There were African tribes capturing and selling people to slavers, do you want them to pay as well, and who do you want them to pay?
The Chinese and Persians also took slaves from Africa, they castrated them.
Pulling down statues and washing over history is going to do more to help people to forget that it ever happened, we should leave the statues up and educate people so that we know to never ever let it happen again.
Taking away someone's freedom without reason and trading in people's misery is about as bad as it gets and I repeat, we should never let it happen again. Pulling down statues is another step in the direction of helping people forget that it ever happened and if we can't learn from the past then we are in danger of repeating it.
Back in the day it wasn't like there was one country enslaving another, it was a world wide business and England stood up to the world to stop it. England has already had it's anti-slavery moment, it took place over a hundred years ago and since then we have been against it.
There were African tribes capturing and selling people to slavers, do you want them to pay as well, and who do you want them to pay?
The Chinese and Persians also took slaves from Africa, they castrated them.
Pulling down statues and washing over history is going to do more to help people to forget that it ever happened, we should leave the statues up and educate people so that we know to never ever let it happen again.
Taking away someone's freedom without reason and trading in people's misery is about as bad as it gets and I repeat, we should never let it happen again. Pulling down statues is another step in the direction of helping people forget that it ever happened and if we can't learn from the past then we are in danger of repeating it.
regardless the royals personally owned slaves and here they still are able to pay up for it.
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It wasn’t wrong then though. Say for example your family got wealthy through shares and that got made illegal in the future. Would you say “oh I can’t believe how immoral my family were” and donate all their money to charity and have em out on the street?
Should Italy pay France for using their land for 300 years and killing half the country back in Roman times? Remember you only have the right to be how you are now because your ancestors killing the previous inhabitants and took their land. Are you looking to make reparations to their ancestors?
What I think is the royals should stop getting money from the people. They are basically bums with the best universal credit deal ever!
Should Italy pay France for using their land for 300 years and killing half the country back in Roman times? Remember you only have the right to be how you are now because your ancestors killing the previous inhabitants and took their land. Are you looking to make reparations to their ancestors?
What I think is the royals should stop getting money from the people. They are basically bums with the best universal credit deal ever!
slavery was always wrong, it was cheap and easy and the other guy was doing it but anyone with a conscience is hard wired to know stealing people in chains and imprisoning them for life isnt ok.
Slavery still exists , it’s just changed name to employee. If you are working, it’s for shareholders benefit,
The means of exchange for employment is money. The means of exchange for slavery is the threat of violence. Most humans can see a big difference in this.
uh yeah i think its a little different if you're getting paid for your work and have a choice of employers. different than being kidnapped or bred into a life of hard labour.
this, what we are forced to live, is not slavery as on a cotton plantation, but it still is slavery. best proof is the "distribution of wealth". its just a different kind of slavery. where we are our own slave-drivers haha. it is essentially feudalism and it is becoming digital more and more.
feudalism is very different to slavery, some of our ancestors had the pluck to get out of it and become tradesmen, artisans, even adventurers. today a lot of people are born into fucked circumstance but many more have education and at least a shot.
a slaves life (if they made the journey which murdered a majority of them) was *nothing* like this.
a slaves life (if they made the journey which murdered a majority of them) was *nothing* like this.
I won’t write a response because it would take a lot of writing for you to see the similarities. Just ask yourself though. How much of your life is for you? Why did you get sent to school? Can you roam about freely? How many of us are stuck in a job , just so we can pay the bills? Who is benefiting from your consumption? Are you doing what you want to be doing or are you enriching someone else’s life by working hard? What does that sound like? Peace;)
it sounds nothing like moral equivalence, not by orders of magnitude. it also sounds like a response, just a very weak one.
Well I hope you eventually find some level of peace and a way to deal with the reality of life now and our shared history for your future sanity;) take care
Not really. I mean it , truly. Why haven’t I downvoted a single post of yours? Because I feel for your tormented minds
"It wasn’t wrong then though." Cue modern day comparison. You are so uninformed it's actually a bit sad but more proper cringe tbh.
Yes I am the sad one. I’m not the one whining about how wealthy others have been 100’s and thousands of years ago by following the laws of their time. Whining about others is just a deflection from your own faults;) try thinking about what you can do now to make the world a better place, not whining about history. Also now the black people who are descendants of slaves don’t seem to want to go back to live in the country of their genetic heritage, right? I wonder why;)
Who's been whining? Me (no) or some other or every single Black person? And why on earth would some random U.S/U.K Black dude "want to go back to live in the country of their genetic heritage". What planet are you living in? A very white one, I imagine.
Only because my grandparents had to flee out of their country due to they would of been killed . Also stripped of their lands / money and I am not asking for reparations from anyone. Just saying
fair enough and i would probably feel the same from that perspective but what you are missing is the punitive damages aspect of the liability.
at a time when the world is turning more separatist and fascist it's especially valuable to know that shit like that is held accountable for ever.
at a time when the world is turning more separatist and fascist it's especially valuable to know that shit like that is held accountable for ever.
Right. And so do you want to "go back to live in the country of YOUR genetic heritage"? Or do you think that question doesn't apply bc you're White? I think that's the road you're going down here, isn't it? Assuming it's WWII, there's really no Nazi's left for you to claim reparations from, is there? If your Grandparents are from the middle east, then reparations are for the regime of that time and place whether current or not. BTW I think any Black person claiming reparations is an attention seeking fool, usually found on the end of a megaphone dictating the new world order to a bunch of (majority) white middle class uni students basically out on a day-trip with banners like "white privilege is real" and "eggs are a chickens period!".
You can see through the bullshit w/o being bias. Just saying
You can see through the bullshit w/o being bias. Just saying
Straight out the gate. Chill, Raj, or your banner with all its bullet points of what White Privilege is may get damaged. Simply put, because I'm White, have grown up with Black friends with more advantages and privileges than me. I've lived in council estates all over the UK, some of which I'm the minority. The only ppl that seem to scream white privilege are Americans and UK white middle-upper class angry women, who are without a shadow of a doubt; PRIVILEGED. Same colour as me, but worlds apart. It's that simple. Don't try and tell me I've had more advantages and not used them, w/o knowing the first thing about me - just that I'm white and therefore privileged? Is that the sum of the profiling, Raj?
you just said white privilege is real in other classes.
don't doubt you get a pass when class distinctions are bigger than race.
don't doubt you get a pass when class distinctions are bigger than race.
Wow! This reply is literally from weeks ago, and you think I wrote what now? Raj you are so off course, it's like some Jake Paul 4+4=5 conclusion. You've reached new levels of dumb digging for the ever elusive reasons you're not smart enough to be a dentist. Honestly I think it's kinds cool. You should get a podcast and enlighten all your friends. Ciao4now, bud.
" just that I'm white and therefore privileged? Is that the sum of the profiling"
Yes. That's what white privilege means.
We don't need to know anything about you, all other things being equal, you're better off than your black neighbour.
Yes. That's what white privilege means.
We don't need to know anything about you, all other things being equal, you're better off than your black neighbour.
"We don't need to know anything about you". Who is "we" on this occasion? Just so I'm on the same page..
Well there's some irony spelled out and still not clicking. Figures. Lovely bit of sanctimony btw, PieBoi. Props.
Sanctimony? Irony?
I'm not making a judgement, I'm explaining what's meant by the term.
White Privilege does not mean the least privileged white person is still better off than every black person, which is what you're railing against.
It means wherever you are and whatever you're doing, a black person in the same position has fewer opportunities than a white person.
A white doctor gets paid more than a black one.
A white police officer has more opportunities for promotion than a black one. That kind of thing.
I'm not making a judgement, I'm explaining what's meant by the term.
White Privilege does not mean the least privileged white person is still better off than every black person, which is what you're railing against.
It means wherever you are and whatever you're doing, a black person in the same position has fewer opportunities than a white person.
A white doctor gets paid more than a black one.
A white police officer has more opportunities for promotion than a black one. That kind of thing.
"I'm not making a judgement". It's the only thing you have done.
"It means wherever you are and whatever you're doing, a black person in the same position has fewer opportunities than a white person."
You sound like the kind of person that really over emphasises the "awwww THANK YOU" whenever you buy anything from a bus ticket to a house off anyone Black.
Your quote is pretty much the banner I mentioned above (when everything you've described is pay disparities within 2 industries that by-and-large have Black top-dogs, just like Obama). Look I'm bored of this I feel like you look like a really angry Velma Dinkley at this point no offence. Bye.
"It means wherever you are and whatever you're doing, a black person in the same position has fewer opportunities than a white person."
You sound like the kind of person that really over emphasises the "awwww THANK YOU" whenever you buy anything from a bus ticket to a house off anyone Black.
Your quote is pretty much the banner I mentioned above (when everything you've described is pay disparities within 2 industries that by-and-large have Black top-dogs, just like Obama). Look I'm bored of this I feel like you look like a really angry Velma Dinkley at this point no offence. Bye.
Haha I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, but never that.
You misunderstood me, I hate this moderation of language as much as you do.
I’d much rather racists are allowed to be as clear as you are, then we all know where we stand.
Peace be upon you.
You misunderstood me, I hate this moderation of language as much as you do.
I’d much rather racists are allowed to be as clear as you are, then we all know where we stand.
Peace be upon you.
"I’d much rather racists/then we know where we stand". I hope you're not including me in that. I'm currently the only white dude in a house of 5 so that's me homeless. But I know my views are of my own. I have a Chinese boss and White people wince when I do a perfect impression of him. That's me. No malice or hate. You raised some valid points and I'm digging my heels in. Props for taking the digs on the chin. Peace.
It's about being honest and checking yourself. I would like to add my thoughts on UK (not US!) white privilege are pretty much summed up here by Kemi Badenoch. It used to be called a "pond" (Atlantic), but since social media breaking borders it hardly feels that anymore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vf7yX9ESRc
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#6 The Riches of The World Await
really what in the fuck is up with that?
#6 The Riches of The World Await
Let's face it there's a helluva lot more little than big around here.
Asia, Europe, South America, Africa -there might be a few folks there with a passing interest in what we enjoy.
Help out these poor souls and your bitcoin wallet is going to look like the coffers of The East India Company. Not to mention your karma, which will be Marleyesue.
If you understand only this - and a language or 2 - let's get you started on some link filled pages that will actually change the world.
Asia, Europe, South America, Africa -there might be a few folks there with a passing interest in what we enjoy.
Help out these poor souls and your bitcoin wallet is going to look like the coffers of The East India Company. Not to mention your karma, which will be Marleyesue.
If you understand only this - and a language or 2 - let's get you started on some link filled pages that will actually change the world.
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+3 votes
Police warn students to avoid science website
I really miss the 5 minutes when the Russians weren't the bad guys. I think it was Arabs if I remember.
Police warn students to avoid science website
You gotta love it when the BBC shows enough guts to put shit in quotes to make its little point.
I really miss the 5 minutes when the Russians weren't the bad guys. I think it was Arabs if I remember.
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+6 votes
Thank you for being a great community
All heavens are completely filled with stoners because we share when we get up there :)
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Thank you for being a great community
I'm sitting at home with wax, vape and 3 different strains. I've only been a member here for a bit over 3 months, and me weed game has never been this strong. Have moved from country to country, always had to find new connects, usually with shitty product. To now have this in my life.
I can't say how thankful I am to have found this place. Thank to all the vendors who are supplying some top quality product. Appreciate the service and professionalism all of you have shown. Now done business with at least 5 of you and no complaints so far.
It's nice to finally feel a bit of the freedom I've seen my brother in California enjoying for a good while now =)
I can't say how thankful I am to have found this place. Thank to all the vendors who are supplying some top quality product. Appreciate the service and professionalism all of you have shown. Now done business with at least 5 of you and no complaints so far.
It's nice to finally feel a bit of the freedom I've seen my brother in California enjoying for a good while now =)
Honestly I'm still dumbfounded this is all possible. Anonymous e-commerce that is more legit than any company I have to deal with.
Amen to that. I've only been on here a couple of weeks but I completely agree. To have all these top quality strains and reliable vendors. (Massive shout out to Radar Breeder who instilled confidence in a new buyer with their great service and outstanding produce).
But also to the community as a whole. Everyone here is so cool, friendly and helpful. If only all aspects of society were this nice to each other.
But also to the community as a whole. Everyone here is so cool, friendly and helpful. If only all aspects of society were this nice to each other.
I feel the same way. Found this site in the pits of the internet and thought what the fuck this can't be legit! I always had unreliable sources on the street. That's funny I actually have a sister in a legal state in America and she doesn't even smoke! But anyway now that I found this place, I'll never need to deal with wannabe gangster's again. Cheers cool vendors, stay safe.
Gotta say after my first purchase from this site I'm amazed at just how easy and straightforward everything was, cant praise the first vendor I used enough and will be grabbing much more soon.
I’m looking forward to getting paid at the end of the month and giving this a go..
I’m actually genuinely excited about it
I’m actually genuinely excited about it
I've only been here a few weeks but I love it. Its hard to determine how active the community is as there's no dates on posts but from what I've scrolled through everyone seems so chill and friendly.
Kicking myself I didn't come across LB sooner as it's been a real pain for me to get access to quality thc for a number of years. Can hardly believe I can now get it through the letter box! Had one successful order and I'm currently waiting on the second but as long as this train keeps on chugging, I'm gonna ride it all the way. Cheers LB!
Kicking myself I didn't come across LB sooner as it's been a real pain for me to get access to quality thc for a number of years. Can hardly believe I can now get it through the letter box! Had one successful order and I'm currently waiting on the second but as long as this train keeps on chugging, I'm gonna ride it all the way. Cheers LB!
I feel the exact same about LB so convenient and a community of people who have similar interests
I implicitly concur. LB is the only reason i still have a pulse and brain activity. If this site ever gets pulled id go 5/6 id be dead within a few months.
Lets hope it's here to stay..... you know as well as i do. there's always a fuckin Arnie out there. who will want to be the PARTY POOPER! ;)
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+6.2 votes
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{cannabis}
Cannabis Commercialization is Scary (TED)
corporations arent evil so much as they are amoral. they are a lot like AI, an early version of collective intelligence.
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{cannabis}
Cannabis Commercialization is Scary (TED)
This guy is an eye opener, his point is that once cannabis is legal the social justiice issues change radically.
Half of the stuff this guy say's is simply not true. THC is a medicinal part of the plant, research shows THC works in harmony with CBD (Rick Simpson Oil anybody?).
And was Indian Charas 1% THC in the 60's? Like fuck it was.
It's way more likely the governments want to breed the THC out of the plant so it looses it's magical properties to Human Beings.
This dude probably had a major whitey after toking on a zoot at college and is now on a mission to spout some bullshit about THC being a bad thing.
And was Indian Charas 1% THC in the 60's? Like fuck it was.
It's way more likely the governments want to breed the THC out of the plant so it looses it's magical properties to Human Beings.
This dude probably had a major whitey after toking on a zoot at college and is now on a mission to spout some bullshit about THC being a bad thing.
Yeah corporations are evil and they are going to wind up pushing cannabis to where it becomes a negative in society, its the American Way.
corporations arent evil so much as they are amoral. they are a lot like AI, an early version of collective intelligence.
Can you imagine an ai sending us all cannabis while it optimizes it's algos, that's scary.
Dont worry mate, the schemers wont prosper, soon as its legal everyone will grow their own.
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+5 votes
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{lb help}
Help during COVID-19 - ask here
Sorry lock down is shit. Without weed its ridiculous try ordering small, the postal services are all working but it could change.
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{lb help}
Help during COVID-19 - ask here
I am not sure i am posting it in the correct place.
I think it is important that if anyone who needs/will need necessary supplies during this pandemic, then there should exist a topic on LB where biggas can ask for it and get it shipped to them by fellow biggas.
Shortages of necessary supplies are not the same everywhere, but post is still functioning.
May be this topic can be this place.
Cheers,
I think it is important that if anyone who needs/will need necessary supplies during this pandemic, then there should exist a topic on LB where biggas can ask for it and get it shipped to them by fellow biggas.
Shortages of necessary supplies are not the same everywhere, but post is still functioning.
May be this topic can be this place.
Cheers,
Hi guys! Here in Italy too, the situation is very bad.Anyone can help beat a shot!!
Greetings
You’ll Never Walk Alone!!!
Greetings
You’ll Never Walk Alone!!!
Hi, thanks a lot to concern about people in this situation. I am suffering the lockdown in Spain. I'm right now enclosed without supplies and, with nothing to do, the lack of it make the situation even worse. So I was wondering if it's still possible shipping to the country, and if there is any spaniard who has receive anything after de lockdown.
Thanks for the answers!
Thanks for the answers!
https://www.cannabis.es/web/features/articulos/1014-coronavirus-recomendaciones-para-fumar-asociaciones-y-fiesta
Just found this too. The weed clubs are open again in Spain, u need to book appointment to go even if u are member as only allow certain amount in at one time and I believe most have closed off smoking areas. But u can go and get apparently. Spoke to a local one and they confirmed this .
Just found this too. The weed clubs are open again in Spain, u need to book appointment to go even if u are member as only allow certain amount in at one time and I believe most have closed off smoking areas. But u can go and get apparently. Spoke to a local one and they confirmed this .
I'm in Spain too, saw correos express guy yesterday tho, he said the normal post is working as well. Although I have received f' all yet. Waiting on one from the 20th untracked, and one from 27th tracked. Think correos has like 30+ % of staff sick so will be a long wait I expect. Fingers crossed we won't be waiting much longer.
Sorry lock down is shit. Without weed its ridiculous try ordering small, the postal services are all working but it could change.
I cannot answer your question because i am not a vendor.
But you could probably have a look at this MENU EU/UK vendors and find out which vendors still ship EU (Spain).
Stay healthy!
But you could probably have a look at this MENU EU/UK vendors and find out which vendors still ship EU (Spain).
Stay healthy!
I'm in Portugal, not on lockdown because i need to work, but i waiting for a package from Spain with some goodies and normaly it takes 3 days to receive, it's been 3 weeks and nothing...
I think the problem is at the spanish post office, i totally understand with the virus things are very slow.
Stay safe everybody.
I think the problem is at the spanish post office, i totally understand with the virus things are very slow.
Stay safe everybody.
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+4 votes
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JeanBean
US Vendors Ship Times
Regular mail in the UK is way faster because the country is so much smaller than the US. That said good on you for calling them out, I would go ahead …
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JeanBean
US Vendors Ship Times
Some of the US vendors on the site suck on shipping times. After several orders from several different vendors, 75% have taken 2-3 weeks or more to receive. And whats up with the 3-5 days to get back with messages. And I don't want to here, "their busy", bullshit were all busy. Come on people this is no way to run a business. Frustrating.
The US vendors tend to be refugees from the darknet where respect is non-existent. Many of the UK vendors are biggy born and have a much nicer protocol bred into them.
Regular mail in the UK is way faster because the country is so much smaller than the US. That said good on you for calling them out, I would go ahead and name them even on their own pages if they treated me like this.
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+1 votes
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toothdoc4
I have ms heard amazing things on microdosing shroom or lsd thoughts?
they are on society now
i can't get this working and wonder if you have to be a psychedelic virgin to get the effects.
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+7 votes
Free Samples
this.
Free Samples
I have some real concerns about free samples on little biggy. I understand they are a great thing and that in many ways the best form of marketing for everyone. But
#1 is free drugs for kids. I realise that lots of kids are clever enough to get their hands on bitcoins but the fact is that bitcoins are hard to deal with and a huge filter for who comes here, much more so for people without adult ID.
#2 It's done in exchange for reviews. Don't get me wrong the quality of experience posts around here is great and getting better all the time but the fact that you have to buy in order to review is a way to keep shilling under control. There must be a balance between mechanical feeling reviews and some of the off putting advertorial I see around here.
One thing I have noticed around on little biggy is the more conscientious and self policing we are the fewer borg/algorithms we have exercising blunt (no pun intended) authority.
On second thought I now intend to make that pun and exercise a blunt right about now. Yes.
#1 is free drugs for kids. I realise that lots of kids are clever enough to get their hands on bitcoins but the fact is that bitcoins are hard to deal with and a huge filter for who comes here, much more so for people without adult ID.
#2 It's done in exchange for reviews. Don't get me wrong the quality of experience posts around here is great and getting better all the time but the fact that you have to buy in order to review is a way to keep shilling under control. There must be a balance between mechanical feeling reviews and some of the off putting advertorial I see around here.
One thing I have noticed around on little biggy is the more conscientious and self policing we are the fewer borg/algorithms we have exercising blunt (no pun intended) authority.
On second thought I now intend to make that pun and exercise a blunt right about now. Yes.
There's a really simple answer here: at the start of every review the author states exactly how they obtained the item. Then it's up to the reader what to do with it.
We need to stop with all the drama here on lb, noticed alot here lately . Everyone should be grateful we found this community..
so true but then it seems like sometimes you gotta go through shit to be even better. so what you are saying is both 100% true and conflict free in my opinion.
the self seriousness is what triggers me, to fuck with that.
the self seriousness is what triggers me, to fuck with that.
What a great thread, honestly!
Long time observer of the LB community and new seller here. About half of our reviews came from "freebies" - To be clear we asked for an HONEST review of the product, customer service, and stealth.
I totally agree with you in ways, but at the same time I would love to share my point of view as both a seller and buyer:
1 - I personally do not like buying things from sellers or items that do not have reviews. I want to make sure the item I will be receiving matches the pics and description and I also want to be sure the item will actually be shipped and received
2 - I do agree "freebie" reviews skew seller/item ratings (early on)- BUT it is the sellers responsibility to maintain the ratings by continuing to deliver on what was reviewed and is promised. Lets remember ratings and reviews are public - 1 negative review can ruin the 10+ positive ratings on that seller/item. And 10 freebies is not a cheap fix! So you better make sure you stay consistent with what you are offering if you want to continue to grow your sales
If someone who has great reviews starts to slack off, the community will know about it and they will see a big hit in sales. So I do give freebie reviews some merit - but end goal is to build trust in the community with our products we offer and ourselves as a provider
Some of our freebie recipients have already re-ordered and have generated full priced sales and reviews (seems like our biggest blocker is US shipping only -_- )
Its definitely been a slow start here but we take pride in our products and we use every review (as well as awesome threads like this) as feedback for all aspects of the business (shipping, stealth, communication, learnings, etc.)
We hope giving out a few free samples didnt offend anyone here. We love you all LB thanks for having us here and for all of the great convos we've had with you amazing people :)
Long time observer of the LB community and new seller here. About half of our reviews came from "freebies" - To be clear we asked for an HONEST review of the product, customer service, and stealth.
I totally agree with you in ways, but at the same time I would love to share my point of view as both a seller and buyer:
1 - I personally do not like buying things from sellers or items that do not have reviews. I want to make sure the item I will be receiving matches the pics and description and I also want to be sure the item will actually be shipped and received
2 - I do agree "freebie" reviews skew seller/item ratings (early on)- BUT it is the sellers responsibility to maintain the ratings by continuing to deliver on what was reviewed and is promised. Lets remember ratings and reviews are public - 1 negative review can ruin the 10+ positive ratings on that seller/item. And 10 freebies is not a cheap fix! So you better make sure you stay consistent with what you are offering if you want to continue to grow your sales
If someone who has great reviews starts to slack off, the community will know about it and they will see a big hit in sales. So I do give freebie reviews some merit - but end goal is to build trust in the community with our products we offer and ourselves as a provider
Some of our freebie recipients have already re-ordered and have generated full priced sales and reviews (seems like our biggest blocker is US shipping only -_- )
Its definitely been a slow start here but we take pride in our products and we use every review (as well as awesome threads like this) as feedback for all aspects of the business (shipping, stealth, communication, learnings, etc.)
We hope giving out a few free samples didnt offend anyone here. We love you all LB thanks for having us here and for all of the great convos we've had with you amazing people :)
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+4 votes
Bank Transfers
Jesus is that stupid. Connect you name and bank account with that of your seller. No offense but this is really not thinking even a little bit. If th…
Bank Transfers
Bitcoin can be a pain in the arse. I trust my seller so why not just send them the money?
Selective scamming. The crypto world is full of it, sellers can't do that here, were all up in their arse as you would say. Escrow, transaxe, posting, it's just not worth it for any seller to pull this shit. If you send them money they can do what they want, you will have no recourse.
It's happened to me more than once and it's still a heartbreaker because you thought you were working with someone decent. Seller is great for months and then starts fucking up occasionally, they they disappear. Describes almost every seller on the DN eventually.
Jesus is that stupid. Connect you name and bank account with that of your seller. No offense but this is really not thinking even a little bit. If this is not clear to you read up on crypto currency and why it was invented in the 1st place.
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