[–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago

It takes effort, sadly more than it should, but I am proud of it and love to be able to tell the story behind the things I own. We don't have the same diet exactly but the food across Europe is so much better than the commercial stuff from the US - I honestly don't understand why we buy into it.

I've lived in Manchester and good UK food is nothing to be embarrassed about. I find it especially suitable for the colder days with all its pies and puddings, and I love that the UK has a very thriving vegan scene which set the example for the rest of Europe.

And yes, I'm a Reddit transplant and while the community here seems great its size pales in comparison and as such the activity as well, which really is a shame.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I love the sentiment of your post and I wish I was able to say my life was so Eurocentric. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to order those undies! I do carry with me my French opinel knife wherever I go. Perfect for picnics. I have a great cap from the Buff company which is Spanish I believe. I live in Spain and being able to go to local butchers and have that more traditional experience is something I cherish. Supermarkets have kind of taken over in my native UK. They do still exist here and there. I know British food is pretty meme worthy but I really do miss my fish and chips; oh and pastry made with butter and not olive oil! I agree that it would be great to see Lemmy be more active so this is my attempt to start contributing. Thank you for your post!

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Thanks for these! One great site is iberlibro. That is the Spanish domain. There are other versions like Abe books. They connect to many bookshops around the world but you can easily make sure you're buying from the EU when you purchase. You can clearly see the bookshop and the country they're in. Really cheap and really good service.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago

    Not saying that isn't the case but do you have any sources that show Palantir is directly involved?

    I don't know where you are in the world but in the EU this should not be legal without explicit consent. Of course that may matter little but in theory there are laws against this.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago

    Nope. When I go to the site or open the app I am first forced to verify my age and when I click the button to enter my birth date it sends me to Persona instead. It's beyond aggressive and I am fairly certain also illegal under EU law.

    There's a right to delete your data and profile (and have it 'forgotten').

    When I suddenly had no access I contacted their customer service asking them to check my stuff, recognise I am an adult and reinstate me. Within a few minutes I got a mail that I had to either verify or sod it. When I replied to that that I should at least have access to my own data/profile they didn't respond. I'll give it a few days but this is not something I will just accept.

    I'm so over having to fight with companies for their refusal to comply with the law or, you know, just exercising basic decency.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Be off Reddit now because that's piece of shit Nazi spez is already sharing your entire account contents with palantir. The things they can discern from your comments are scary. Delete them and get off the platform.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    More will trickle in as these tech companies go more and more mask off. Just as a heads up, I have zero doubt Reddit has shared any and all user data with palantir. If you leave, delete your information first. Don't stay.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 child)

    Thanks, though depending on where you are across the pond not sure if there's reason to be jealous. But yes, the EU is going through it at the moment and not sure where things will land eventually.

    There are several decent sources but for mainstream media I would recommend the EU section of the Brussels Times and the EU Observer. Dave Keating is one of the best independent journalists who's not afraid to call things out for what they are. France24 is pretty decent too and free.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago

    I am always happy to talk undies - no need to be sorry.

    Back at Reddit's BuyFromEU community it was a surprisingly recurring topic, more than womenswear I think. I was often left disappointed by the recommendations of others and I do feel for the average heterosexual woman.

    About 8 years ago now I became a gym bunny which radically changed both my physical and mental health and as such I joined the undielympics.

    Anyway, I included it knowing at least one person would respond to it and I don't mind being a bit cheeky (pun intended). But it's something we all need and there are legit great brands in Europe.

    Wow. 2(x)ist and C-IN2 are just about legacy labels by now.

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