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On Android TV there's SmartTubeNext, not sure about anything else, it's funny that Google's platform is the one that's easiest to block their ads on
> Wait until you see what Australia is doing
Similar in the UK, but I've used tor free trial enough times to notice the difference, if you're not paying it specifically mentions that you will lose benefits immediately. Interestingly on the "week for 99p" trial, you lose benefits immediately and get a partial refund, if you cancel soon enough? if you haven't hit a certain number of orders? Not sure. They'll also refund if you cancel at the start of a new month having not made any orders.
Re:US approves chicken made from cultivated cells on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @12:50PM (#36421028)
Can't resist: there's already no need, even if we want animal products
Wanted to mention that 16 year olds could buy cigarettes until 2007, went to check the year, found that more interestingly:

You can smoke cigarettes at any age, but you are not allowed to buy them until you are 18.

If you are caught smoking by a uniformed police officer or park keeper in a public place when under 16, he or she can take away your tobacco and cigarette papers.

s.7 Children and Young Persons Act 1933

https://lawstuff.org.uk/at-what-age-can-i/buy-and-consume/

Re:Reddit impacted by Alphv ransomware group on Saturday June 17, 2023 @07:48PM (#36375934)
Given the mentions of confidential data, secrets about censorship, and GitHub artifacts, I would assume that public posts/comments aren't part of it? (if it is actually true)
FYI, they are still compressed, just not to such a massively noticeable level
Re:Why Your Roses Smell Nice on Saturday June 17, 2023 @05:56PM (#36375070)
I've seen the argument before that humans find flowers pretty because they indicate fertile land, where there are flowers there will be animals, etc. Impossible to really know, I suppose.
It's the claim being pre-emptively argued against though
Re:Apollo will close down on June 30th on Thursday June 08, 2023 @03:30PM (#36247420)
On the other hand, you might also expect that being so invested, they won't quit over third-party apps, time will tell.