Hot Discussions

What do the men think about woman boxing? Is it a man's sport? And shouldn't be practice by females?
BLM
Women boxing (women) and men boxing (men) is not a sport (under any set of twisted circumstances - PERIOD) and should have been permanently banned in all countries - decades (or is it centuries) ago (so much for humans capable of the doing the 'right thing' under any circumstances when capitalism principles are involved aka always about the money - LOL)!
17-May-23

Has anyone reused their clothes? An example is a jumper I do not care to wear out anymore, so I have decided to use it as a pyjama top because it is warmer than the original pyjama top. I have a shiny top that I have had for 10 years, so I am going to cut it up and make a few headbands for myself. Anyone else done the same?
sunflower
always recycle, reuse, pass to someone else. i do it with clothes, shoes and other things. while my recycling is not 100% i certainly try my best. i also use other, water system for bathroom, use recyclable kitchen towels in addition to my paper towels, to reduce my use of paper. i only buy clothes i know i need, use clothes i have until they need to be recycled. i donate ones that are still in good condition to people who may need them and cannot afford them, same with shoes. i do my best not to just throw things away. i am working towards minimalistic use of things in general but to be honest i find it challenging still.
05-Aug-24

I live in a good neighbourhood. We help each other out shovelling snow & cutting grass. We even share fruit & vegetables from our gardens. How are your neighbours?
Cami
One side is miserable. Complains the town tree in front of my house sheds its fall leaves on her property. Other side is good.
04-Aug-24
We all have favourite TV shows and movies. What are some of your favourite intros to favourite shows?
Holly Cat
James Bond movie, Skyfall. Well all the James Bond movies have good intros!
https://youtu.be/IPEXyfqfOk8?si=46dnlqMDRQqyGS9f
31-Jul-24

When we get married or involved in a committed relationship, we also become part of our partner's family. Have you experienced a mother-in-law and/or father-in-law who are rude to you? You know they don't like you, so interactions become awkward. How do you handle it? Do you confront them? Do you find out why they don't like you and try to change to get them to like you? Do you ask your partner to intervene? Or do you just keep quiet to keep the peace? ...
Norman PSBHRJ
You shouldn't change for anyone, especially your inlaws. Your husband should talk to them and let them know if they are rude to you, they are being disrepect to you and your husband, if they can't behave and be grown ups then they need to stay away. Your husband married you for who you are, why change that to please his parents.
31-Jul-24
Would anyone be able to tell me how to respond/accept an invitation to a private group? You'd think I know how, as I have a private group and have sent out invites, BUT I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MY INVITEES ACCEPTED TO BE A PART OF MY GROUP? I'm stuck and would appreciate any directions. Thanks ahead.
BLM
List the name of your group in 'Private Groups' under Forums at rewardia.com and list the name of everyone you to join your group. Send out invitations to everyone you want to join your private group. If they accept your invite, then they will click on their name.
30-Jul-24

Some people are just more sensitive, introspective and thoughtful, and tend to have more angst and ennui about life in general than others. Plus, everything else can be perfect, and you can just get unlucky and have something terrible happen that you could never have imagined or prevented. What are your thoughts? Why is life harder for some people?
BLM
Racism, sexism, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, mental health issues since birth, and abusive parents - just to name a few things that happen every day in the 'real world' - which makes LIFE harder for some people on an everyday basis!
30-Jul-24

In our Advertising...here on Rewardia and on TV and elsewhere...you will see a lot of heavily overweight models in skimpy clothes or in their underwear...some with missing limbs...and this is a celebration of our diversity...and how we should ALL be represented in advertising...a reflection of our society....OK...why are they ALL female?...ALL of them...where is the fat bald man in his underwear? The disabled male model?...why are they all well muscled...
jdoubleu
As a fat bald old man, you do NOT want to see me in my underwear but good on you for championing this.
01-Aug-24

I am not sure if this could be a topic, but how do you forgive someone who took away the life of someone you love? It is now 40 years since my brother died by a drunk driver. The hatred that spewed from me was just horrible. I just had hatred and anger in my heart. Four years later things changed. I became a mom and realised the hatred I had was only hurting me, not the drunk driver. Fate was with me that day, it was just before Christmas and the transit bus I...
Charlie B 182908
Thank you for sharing such a personal and profound story. Forgiving someone who has caused such immense pain is incredibly challenging and deeply moving. It takes a great deal of strength and compassion to reach that point. How have you been feeling since that moment of forgiveness?
29-Jul-24

In view of the current economic situation that most people are experiencing higher living costs. What s your best saving hacks?
Cat Claw
Stopped buying take-aways and make fake-aways at home instead with supermarket items. Saves heaps and still allows the family to have a 'treat' to look forward to. In some cases, is actually healthier too.
27-Jul-24

Today, everything has become so expensive in all the things that we used to do, that gave us pleasure. Many people must cut back due to not having enough income. When we do finally have a few extra pennies in our wallets & you finally decide to take yourself or your family for a night out. It is fun & enjoyable on occasions to enjoy the experience & being served by someone else for once. Why is it at the end of the meal it can be spoilt by a staff member mind you who is...
David137
Tipping or giving tips over here in New Zealand, is not considered a common thing. It's belongs as part of the america culture, & over in the US. Sure if some people wish to tip alright, not for me. They'll see I like their business if they get repeat business from me or not.
28-Jul-24

For me, that would have been watching too many violent TV shows. What about you? What did your parents allow you to do as a kid that you now realise was not age-appropriate?
Buttonpops
Sent my siblings and I out for the day with no supervision. We would go to the pool or ride bikes to the other end of town, play in creeks, disused tunnels, climb a tree and stay there for hours. All sorts of crazy things.
24-Jul-24
Year to year, I've learned so much from my few plants (veggies and ornamentals) in Zone 5, but it's such a delight to see things grow. Never met a weed nor Japanese beetle I liked, but even they too have functions. Some crops yield good harvest each year while others need me trying differently or watching the weather for what's possible. How do you fare gardening wherever you are?
Andrew C 287196
Gardening affordable?!? The prices in the gardening shops are just as bad as everywhere else. \ud83d\ude41
The last affordable activity is probably simply walking, and even then shoes cost a fortune and don't seem to last as long as they used to.
22-Jul-24

Do you think post secondary is worth the cost? I have an MBA & love the Degree, but it came as a huge cost. If you have a Degree, was the cost involved worth it to you?
Moonspirit
It depends what the degree is in and how helpful for your desired career. I know of a few people without a degree who make more money than those with one.
26-Jul-24

That's a personal choice, but don't cut your spending so far that you make yourself uncomfortable or miss out on the experiences you've always dreamed about. You certainly shouldn't be turning down the heater or putting off a roof repair to save money so that your kids have more to inherit. What are your thoughts? Should you spend your child's inheritance?
Gypsy
An inheritance is a gift, it's not something that is owed to you. To all those people who are waiting for their parents to die so that they can have the money that their parents worked hard for, I say: Work hard and earn your own money! A survey was taken, (not sure which country) and the greater proportion of the people surveyed were; 'waiting for their inheritance'.
I wonder if those same greedy people would be happy to scrimp and go without, just to save money to give it to their children? Probably not!
If our parents are fortunate enough to be financially secure after they retire they should be allowed to enjoy what is theirs, after all they don't owe us anything, in fact we owe them.
22-Jul-24

In French railway stations they have little pedal devices...you sit down pedal away for a little while and recharge your phone/laptop it's free...and popular....why don't we harness ALL of our keep fit equipment...treadmills exercise bikes Gym equipment...you name it...and run all of that wasted energy into the grid where it is needed?...every little helps...
SassyCat
I think that would be amazing. Just like the sewing machine when I was a kid. You pedalled it to sew no electricity. Let\u2019s bring it back
25-Jul-24

Have you ever been involved in a road rage incident?
Liane H
Yeah where's Lizzy got to? That young lad just looks like he's missing his side of fries at the Maccas drive thru ,, hardly a rd rager....
23-Jul-24

I can t say if it was better for everyone, but I CAN say that it was definitely MUCH better for me, at least! What are your thoughts? Do you think life was better in the past?
Pearlz
People had manners, they were polite and respected each other, there was no road rage and you hardly ever heard of domestic violence. you could go to bed and leave your windows open, and even your front door, most people were friendly, knew their neighbours and cared about them and even looked out for them. If you lent someone a dollar they paid you back and if a person gave you their word they lived up to it. We didn't have air-conditioning, coloured TV, a self parking car or microwave and we certainly didn't have the internet, ATM's, Facebook or Tic tok, but yes things were much better. You were swerved by a real person and if you phoned a business you weren't left hanging on with a droning voice telling you your call is important but no important enough to speak to you. More and more now I hear people say they preferred things when they were younger.
19-Jul-24
E-mail landed at 4.30pm inviting me to a survey, clicked on the link at 4.33pm and the survey was CLOSED. Rewardia are taking us for total idiots again .....

I am enjoying participating in surveys and play games. Also, it is not just for nothing; Rewardia gives some points, which is a grand gesture. Before I did some surveys there and there, no platform was good enough and not so much fun. Maybe, I chose the wrong ones. However, I found Rewardia and decided to stay here. I am not doing so much, no time, but I keep going. Yes, sometimes I screened out, sometimes errors happen, but I keep going because it is fun and I do not...
bw
i love rewardia, i do the surveys and the games, but i get a little upset because they send surveys to me in nz, at 2am when i am in bed, so when i go on to do it, i have been screened out or it has been filled. i do the sudoka,patience and scramble, though i am getting a little pissed off with that lately.can anyone tell me how you pronounce psi as a word,yet a word like reap is unknown. but i still enjoy doing everything as it keeps the old brain in use, and as i live alone it stops me from being lonely.
07-Sep-21
How many different uses for Duct Tape can you think of? Have you used it for anything interesting?
blunder boy
i watched a guy wrap up a nasty cut with duct tape, not sure what the hospital thought but it did stop the bleeding... I have used it for flies and bugs and have several pieces hanging around the shed, also used it to remove splinters, pet hair, and lint from clothes and have often used it as a belt to keep my pants up is also a great insulator,
21-Jul-24

What would the Earth be like if humans had never existed? This has been the basic question of the study of the University of Aarhus, in which it has been resolved that the world of mammals would be very different. So much so that we could find rhinoceroses or elephants in Europe, for example. What do you think, would the world be better off without humans?
writerrochelle
Humans aren't the problem. Inherited sin through our original parents because of disobedience, listening to Satan, the Devil, is the problem, and from the beginning God has told us in the Bible what that caused, what will fix the problem, but not exactly when. Only God knows when it will happen. Read Matthew chapter 24. We know from the signs of the end recorded in the Bible that we are living in the last days. Soon the Great Tribulation will occur, then Armageddon, them a Paradise Earth, as God purposed it to be! I'm waiting as patiently as I can, without any doubt! Read Isaiah 45:18 in the Bible. I'm just a messenger. You can agree to disagree, or you can read the scriptures I've suggested to find the Truth! ;-D
28-Feb-23

I watched the News one evening and many are surrendering their pets because they claim they cannot afford to feed them. Yet these same people are purchasing their lunches every day, going out for drinks with friends or workmates, travelling, they buy take-a-way etc. These are false words to me. What do you say True or false?
travel4ever
i would give up a family member before i relinquished an animal. Any person who gives up an animal for this bullshit reason is irresponsible garbage. Change your budget & make cutbacks.....your furry family member is relying on you
16-Jul-24

Japan Airlines has successfully carried out one flight using fuel made entirely from recycled cotton...also we have the capacity to replace all these huge container ships, which are a really major cause of all our air pollution...with helium airships using mainly solar-powered engines...these two are "news" stories...BUT they are real and viable...so why aren't we using them?...what is wrong?
lippy loo
Helium does have an environmental impact : The extraction process can lead to air and water pollution as well as soil erosion or depletion due to mining activities.
Cotton can be converted but it takes over 100 tonnes to get 10 Kiloliters of fuel or roughly 2641 gallons, however a plane uses 1 gallon of fuel every second.
I do not think they would work out financially viable. I guess that is why they are not being used commercially.
17-Jul-24

For me, they can shut up and actively listen. They re not just waiting to speak. They have a sense of balance in the conversation. What are your thoughts? What screams "highly intelligent person"?
Liane H
There's a few various traits , one would be being intuitive and able to communicate someone else's thoughts ,feelings or jumbled words to another who is not understanding them .
Being a night owl is commonly placed with people of intelligence as they like their own quiet time to let their imaginations run or to pore over desired projects ..
Lastly is a well timed sense of humour.
18-Jul-24
There's some really good ones out there and others that make kids roll their eyes. What's the best dad joke you've heard so far?
BLM
Not a role model dad joke. When I was little, innocent, and young - eons ago - I used to 'pray' for a bicycle. I grew cynical - because no bicycle appeared, I learned from people who went to Sunday School that's not exactly how praying works. So, I stole a bicycle, and prayed for forgiveness - which explains WHY I never became a DAD!
11-Jul-24

Do you think it is right for small communities to put off fireworks by neighbours with no license or permission? What are the dangers of fire and also of injury doing this?
GB
I have never heard of putting off fireworks. If you are going to put them off you don't need a license. If you let them off you might just BLOW your hand off.
13-Jul-24
Up until 3 days ago, I was getting 4 points (Australian points, just to be clear) for every Daily Poll and Picture Poll questions but now I am only getting 1 point for each. What is going on here? I have been a member for 4 years now and never dropped from my platinum level. As much as I feel ripped off, I consistently do their surveys and earn low paying points. So why have I been downgraded?
Bugalugs
Have a look at "jewel Miner! US ,mambers score 10,000, 12000, 14,000 nd many 10s of 1000s more points than we do.
When the Covid19 pandemic began Rewardia told us that ther number of points for each game/survey/poll would be reduced which was fair enough but since then they have never increased the rewards for any members outside the USA. Why does the Murder capital of the Qorld deserve more than the rest of us?
14-Jul-24

In this day and age, so many things have changed. Children's lives are so different from what mine was in the 50s and 60s. I can't even relate to their lives. Because the world is so different, children need to learn things that I never needed to know. What do you think we need to teach our children for them to be the best they can be in this modern world?
Len G
Like the Aretha Franklin dong said RESPECT. I have seen children are severely lacking in that department
19-Jun-24

A nutritionist on the morning news has warned that ALL soft drinks are REALLY bad for you. There are NO good ones, you should wean yourself off them using fizzy flavoured spring water, and then supposedly just drink water. So at the moment you can only be safe and responsible if you drink water and eat vegetables...everything else either really bad for you...or really bad for the planet...when they remember that there is also credible evidence that plants feel...
Izzy
Me and my kids were hooked on pop for years . But the last few years we've been drinking water and juice pretty exclusively.. I think we just got sick of pop! Especially in the summer nothing beats cold water!
12-Jul-24

I am going to a wedding of a close relative soon, and I still have not decided on a suitable gift. Money or something tangible? I would appreciate any great ideas
Christine M 323842
Nothing.
I\u2019m sure they\u2019ve lived together and have all the household goods that they need already.
I don\u2019t believe in paying an admittance fee to someone else\u2019s events.
14-Jul-24
Tele markter's or cold caller can you under stand what they are saying
blunder boy
I had one ring me at tea time, we had friends over, I answered it and told him I would get back to him shortly,3 bottles of wine half a bottle of bourbon 4 and a half hours of laughs and stories I heard my phone talking in the silence after my guests had left,yes he was still there I hung up persistent little buggers there like mosquitoes buzzing around trying to bite you
13-Jul-24

I decided to pay for Stan Sport this year, so I could watch the tennis games of my choice and also all the exciting Olympic Games in Paris. In recent years, I have been disappointed with Free to Air TV because I ended up missing many crucial games. They seem to be too selective and restrictive and do not offer full coverage of all the events. What do you think?
Graham A
The fact that you watch Stan Sport is exactly why you can't see a lot of sport on FTA TV anymore! I am not sure why you think you need it to watch the Olympic Games as it will be on FTA TV.
Heaps of sporting broadcast rights have been bought by major broadcasting companies such as the disgusting Murdoch empire and it is then locked away behind a paywall. The minnows like the Australian FTA stations just cannot compete with the money offered by the majors and THAT is why you can't see things like F1 or MotoGP anymore on free to air. The likes of Stan Sport, Kayo etc means no pay...no view.
It's nothing to do with being 'too selective and restrictive' it's because people will pay Stan Sport to watch events and so it becomes a money making proposition. It's that simple.
10-Jul-24
We are told that numerous surveys want to put tracking cookies into our computer or mobile device to track our history to enable them to offer us more suitable surveys to enable us to earn more. Would these cookies therefore not give those survey companies access to our personal information such as passwords, credit card details, and other personal things. Do YOU permit surveys to put cookies into your computer or mobile device? IF YES, how safe do you feel by...
Holly Cat
It depends, but just go into your browsing history and delete "cookies" right after. When you clear your cookies regularly, you're more likely to get screen-out points as well versus the.... "you've already done this survey."
11-Jul-24

Anyone else have any horrible online booking experience to share? Last year, I booked through a reputable booking website for a week s accommodation in Melbourne for our Christmas holiday in December. Did all my research about the place. Everything looked good. Our family of 5 took the Uber from the airport to the serviced apartment, only to find out that business had shut down 5 days beforehand. Yes, I almost fainted! Thankfully, the landlord (who the business owed...
blunder boy
when I book a room I always book under the name improvement, why because there is always room for improvement... sorry have a dad joke virus
11-Jul-24

I have read in different places that some people believe that they should be paid for helping with their grandkids and these days most families both of the parents to get by and if they have to pay a grandparent to help it sometimes cost too much and the kids miss out. I do help with my grandkids by doing school drop-offs and after school activities which I enjoy spending time with the grandkids and wouldn't think of making my kids to pay me family helps family
Sha
Grandparents help out because they love their grandkids. But it does require time and energy. I think some appreciation should be shown but not necessarily with money. Buy groceries for the old folks or treat them to a nice meal once in a while.
08-Jul-24

John Cleese recently pointed out that anyone who is REALLY good at what they do appear to think that only about 10 to 20% of all the other people who do that job are really any good ... be it doctors, plumbers, scientists, nurses, surgeons or chefs. If so, that is pretty scary. What do you think? Is that right in areas you have worked in?
BLM
One, who is John Cleese....Two, my jobs called for civil service written exams based on experience or school - high school or college. Three, you had to score in the high nineties out of a hundred score - scoring a hundred was a perfect score. Four, the incompetents were weaved out - during civil service written exams. Five, over ninety-nine percentage of all the other people who do my job were really good. Last, over hundred thousand people who still do my job are still good at it!
07-Jul-24

Is there an age that seniors should stop having dogs as pets? Cats work to find with seniors because they are easy to keep. But, dogs require more physical requirements - many seniors have problems with walking dogs. I am 68and have just gotten a puppy. Some people have questioned me about it, asking me if I were to become unable to walk, how would I manage my dog ... my solution would be - I would use a walker if needed. What do you think?
Imperia S '' PIER''
Why should there be an age limit on dogs V seniors, pets of any sort or name, pets give the elderly a reason to keep them happy, fit, and in their right minds, if they can't walk their dog, there are volunteer's companies like here in my area " Poops" and dog care that comes to the home. I can not understand people that come up with these ideas, It should be up to the individual if they want a dog or not
04-Jul-24

I find that when I am booking budget holidays, I do not always know what sort of accommodation I will get. These days I would like a flat or a room without stairs, but sometimes the access information is not given. Do you have any advice about getting suitable budget holiday accommodation?
BLM
become a license, bondable, and professional house sitter at the local, regional, national, and international level
06-Jul-24

So I've never been to a concert before and have been thinking about seeing one for once. But I've been seeing a lot of conspiracy that concerts are secretly demonic rituals in disguise. What are your thoughts on the matter?
Teri 1282723
It really depends on who you go see. I've been to some Christian music concerts and they were true representation of love for God and Jesus Christ, hope. I've read about a concert by a group I'd never heard of and before the concert started they asked the audience who would like to give their life to Satan. CREEPY even writing those words down.
05-Jul-24

I love watching cooking shows like Master Chef on TV, cooks from all over the world on YouTube and chefs on Facebook. I regularly am trying out new recipes, which fortunately are usually a success. My husband is very appreciative of my efforts. I especially enjoy trying out a variety of vegetarian dishes. What is your favourite recipe you would like to share?
Pongo
I once won a comp\u00e8ttion for a Canadian fair cake. But have lost the recipe if anyone has a copy could they please send it to me
03-Jul-24

My best friend of 28yrs committed suicide on June 6, 2024. I ve been feeling like this life is all a dream. My heart aches and I ve lost my appetite. I miss her, and she never mentioned she was hurting or had so many problems that she had to take her own life. Has anyone ever gone through this before and how did you handle it. It s hard for me because I once upon a time I tried it twice, and she didn t let me. She was always there for me.
ShawneeBaby
I don't think the loss of your friend should be any different than losing a family member. My daughter died in the hospital while going through a routine operation. I too felt empty, couldn't eat, found no pleasure in any activity and I miss her tremendously.
From what I understand suicide comes when the person has lost all hope.People who do it don't try. They just decide when and then do it. It may sound cruel, but deep down I don't feel that you were serious when you "tried." It seems that you were just looking to confirm that somebody loved you.
I came close to doing it once. I had lost all hope about everything. I got professional help, and some pretty good medications from a liscensed physician and I hardly ever go there again. Yes, occasionally I get feeling very low, but that's pretty much because I suffer from profound depression, PTSD, and I'm Bi-polar. Nothing is perfect and I'm not sure if I can ever be 'cured' but I just keep on carrying on and greet each day as an opportunity in stead of a challenge. Good Luck!
30-Jun-24
While I do get alot of fun out of Reward the points they give out for surveys and games leaves alot to be desired The number of times I have almost finished a survey only for some mystery t that technical issue to suddenly appear for example here at Reward is in the last 3 months I have made about $10 and in another site I have made $360 I wonder what others think
Witchypoo
I quite often get \u2018oops! It\u2019s not you, it\u2019s us\u2019 and almost always at the end of the survey\ud83d\ude16. Time wasted and points lost. And, they have our information. High scoring surveys too, I might add!
02-Jul-24

After picking up a parcel at night recently, the front bumper bar of our Landcruiser caught on a section of a digger in front of us. No matter what we did, we could not free the car. Within minutes a neighbor came to assist to no avail. Then, just as we were going to call for help, a team of neighbors from three houses came and lifted the car free. We were relieved and very grateful that no damage was done. Their response and assistance were admirable. I am always...
writerrochelle
YES! So many times, but I'll never forget the young man I talked to while waiting to get my hair cut at Great Clips. I was complaining about how much it cost, even with the Senior Discount, to get my hair cut, and how I only got it cut once a year. Well, after my haircut, when I went to pay, I was told "it was taken care of" and, when I offered a tip, I was told "it was paid for, too", by the young man, who had already left! I didn't even get to thank him. And, in the Commissary, after telling a stranger (lady) about how I was abandoned in 2013, how she came back to me, after walking away, and put 2 $50 bills in my hand saying "God told her to do it." There ARE still good people out in the world, and I'm happy to have met them, and that I am one, also. ;-D
02-Jul-24

Vandalism is an act of violence, does the political situation warrant a violent response? Or is it just silly humans being silly humans and love the act of violence? What is your opinion on the use of vandalism as a form of a protest?
Brick
Make them clean up the mess and pay for all costs no slaps on the wrists and bail or 'public service duties' - then jail them for a year. They need to learn respect.
26-Jun-24

Now with all the devices we have, long distance friendships are super easy to achieve and maintain, but not too much just a few years ago. You know, people used to write letters in a paper with a pen or a pencil, and send those to the nearest postal office, those were called letters. Do you ever had a long distant friendship when the phones, internet and pc didn't exist? It last long? How old were you? Do you still writing letter?
Bluey
I had a Japanese pen pal about 50 years ago but after an earthquake never heard from her again. I currently write to a friend in America who hasn't got a computer but haven't heard from him for some time so will be writing to him very soon. Hope he is still around. There has occasionally been a gap in our letter-writing so I'm not too worried about it.
01-Jul-24

At a busy local mall a while back, I went to use the single room toilets. It faces out onto the main court with a sliding door on it where you simply push a button to enter... l did this to find a young Japanese girl already sitting in there! Horrified, I tried to close the door again for her, but you can only do it once inside (she'd not locked it) ... people were walking past, so she called me in urgently Fortunately she was only in there for a small visit and I just...
Holly Cat
Wow, embarrassing for you both! I still get a laugh when years ago when I was a child, I was outside with my mom and a bee flew up her pant leg. Worried she'd get stung, she took her pants off right there in the front yard. Then she ran in. There was just 1 neighbor out on their porch lol.
29-Jun-24

You can buy a British car...that is mostly built in China American, French and German cars that are often built elsewhere Ford Transits and a lot of Teslas are now all made in China...a friend of mine recently hired a Kia car that was designed in the UK and manufactured in Slovakia...never been near Korea...how can that be a Korean car?...maybe it is time to give up on worrying about where cars are made?...and maybe it's time to stop paying top dollar for some...
MoB
Most cars will be made in China very soon. What the average Joe Blow doesn't seem to get is that China won't need a war to take over the western world. They own so much property in western countries, they control most of the western world one way or another. Our left wing goverments think the Chinese way is the way to go. I can only thank God that I was born when I was born an will miss the distruction of the western world as we know it.
28-Jun-24

How would you feel if you went to the eye doctor and found out that for 14 years this doctor has been hiding the fact from you that you have cataracts? You have been having vision trouble all this time and have been depending on others for transportation because your vision is not good enough to drive. Now you find out, and he is still trying to talk you into glasses, even though glasses make everything seem dark. Would you be angry? Would you sue the Dr?
lippy loo
What sort of doctor would do that. I was told I had cataracts for years but not bad but eventually he told me it was time to get the eyes operated on. I was informed all the time. I have an eye test every year and am sent a reminder. I am due for one now.
I think sometimes one has to change their doctor or medical person just to keep them honest and yourself in the know. My sister was very ill and her doctor for 10 years kept saying it was nothing. She passed due to cancer that has spread through her body and this so called doctors lack of care.
I always say get a second or even third opinion and if you still think something is wrong keep going. Many doctors fob women off as being hysterical, menopausal or whatever. Do not just accept their opinion. Investigate, educate yourself as much as possible and do not be afraid to ask the questions and demand answers. Of course, no need to be rude or abusive.
27-Jun-24

Some scientists believe that Climate Change is bogus. It's not real according to their analysis. Some of these Climate change sceptics have done analytical studies and --couldn't find real evidence of it. The earth is always changing, and nothing remains the same for too long. But if these other Scientists are right and this has all been a lie, then what would be the reason for this? Why would so many want to believe it and insist it is happening?
Pearlz
Stalin once said if you tell a lie make it a big lie because people will believe a big lie. Darwin came up with the theory of evolution, and it was only a theory as there has never been any proof. With the advances in DNA this theory has been blown out of the water and yet it is taught in schools as a fact. What did Darwin gain from what is a lie? Fame! Climate change is another lie that started as Global Warming but when it became evident that the world was not warming it was changed to climate change. The CSIRO know it isn't a fact but if they announce that the money tap will be turned off. Malcolm Turnbull pushes climate change, and why wouldn't he as he and his son are making a lot of money from green technologies. As with anything, follow the money. Just look at the money being made by people making and installing solar panels, electric cars and batteries. And all this rubbish needs replacing every 10 or 20 years. It is one huge con and many people have been sucked in either because they didn't really think about it or are too afraid to disagree. How on earth can mankind change the weather? There is the sun and moon with all their effects, undersea volcanoes spewing hot water that heats our oceans altering the currents which effects the rain we get. Climate change has been blamed for the recent floods which is totally incorrect, they were caused by El Nino which has been known by the South Americans for thousands of years. People should ask questions and not simply accept the rubbish pushed as FACT.
08-Jun-22
Last Tuesday, I opened a packet of six lamingtons and while I was counting how many pieces of desiccated coconut they each had on them, pieces kept falling off and I had to start over. .Anybody had that happen to them while you are popping bubble wrap ?
APB
This is a problem that a lot of people have and I'm glad you brought it up.....use a fine needle to release any pressure in the packaging ...then gently remove the top of the packaging with a sharp scalpel....leaving the base and sides...then apply several layers of spray glue (hairspray can be used) and allow it to fully dry before counting..I find that usually works...(and of course when you have finished counting..you can spray them all over with glue and throw them at the walls...family members..and/or people you don't like..) ..if you usually throw them on the floor and just jump on them...give them a light dusting in flour first or they will stick to you feet....
22-Jun-24

We used to buy records (that we owned) and cassettes and videotapes we used to buy software that we owned too...the software got way too expensive...and people were making copies of tapes... videos and software so they just very gently removed the equipment AND technology. You used to have a DVD/CD burner/player in your computer, everyone did, where did that go? Cannot afford $2,500 for Photoshop or AutoCAD? Don't worry you can now rent...
Daffodil
I remember living in a wonderful world where everything was just perfect the way it was..NOW it's all gone down the shoot! I'm not saying change is not good but it'd just become ridiculous and sad..
25-Jun-24

How do you go about with helping your kid who's being bullied at school and the teachers won't do anything about it? My daughter doesn't want me to confront these kids as it will make them bully even more. I feel lost in trying to support her
Secret Squirrel
Schools are very unwilling to acknowledge this unless it happens right in front of a teacher. Perpetrators are smart,they pick their moments. That being said if the school won't help you there are a few things I found with my youngest son helped. Listen, so they feel heard and validated,talk about your child's feelings.
Try and work out who is who in the zoo,your child's friends,the bully's as well as those that stand by do nothing . Encourage your child to avoid, those that harass them ,so not to be in an area of the school yard,walk away when being verbally harassed,ignoring them as bully's get bored pretty quick and move on if they can't get the reaction they want. If it gets physical they must report it to the teacher. Specifically in my son's case it got to the point where I told him to retaliate and stand up for himself as the teacher had no interest in his problems and would move him on. I told rhe school this, they weren't happy,but it made the bully think twice about tripping him over and pushing him down rhe stairs again. Finally I got a private councillor. After consulting my sons g.p he was put on a mental health plan* to support him and to get 5 sessions free of private councilling with a child specialist of my choice. Best thing I ever did. He had someone else to talk to,was given great advice,talked about coping with stress and bullying. * the session involved together councilling as a family and part individual which was confidential. Things rhe councillor thought I should know was discussed with my son and then we talked about it together. He continued going for 3 years. Now,he is 18,and happy,doesn't care who likes him or not and actually has had many of his ex bully's apologise to him. By the way ,when school found out about the councillor,they contacted them,but was told they couldn't discuss anything with them. The school offered a councillor for him,after 4 years of ignoring my son,we refused.
24-Jun-24

Stamps, coins, dolls, action figures or maybe trading cards? Today's pervasive digital environment allows virtual collections to thrive, so people do collect various things. What do you collect?
Pato Lo Duck
Souls, I can\u2019t wait for the Orange one with the fake hair to pop on down here, we have a wonderful room for him, right beside Hitler and Stalin\u2019s room, and the one across the corridor is being kept vacant for Putin. They will have a great time trying to out yarn each other about how great they were at conning the masses into following their deluded plans to further their own greatness.
22-Jun-24

Kia Ora fellow Rewardians If you could, (go back to being 19 years old), & give yourself any advice... what would it be? I'm 52 years old and if I could tell my 19-year-old self anything, it would be "Don't worry, or stress about your future... live life to the max and have fun, be happy, learn to grow your own vege and if you're not sure what direction your path is headed, it doesn't matter! Just go with the flow and figure it out a few years down the...
Nel
This is a bit of a difficult one because everyone's life experiences are different. I mostly achieved a lot in my life through studies and a career. As I entered my mature age, life was completely turned to a different way. I was compelled to start new studies again to enter a different career path This time I had to do it by looking after a family as well. It was very challenging, but after many years when I look back, I feel very happy about my life's achievements. The advice someone can take from my experiences is, to be resilient and focus on the task. Have a down-to-earth, positive attitude towards life! You may never fail! \ud83d\ude03
21-Jun-24

I dated a felon & he is the nicest guy I know. Do you have a friend that was a felon?
BLM
Former POTUS Donald JOHN TRUMP is a convicted felon - Do you believe he is capable of learning from his MISTAKES or can any unknown 'convicted felon' learn from her/his mistake. ... hm....
16-Jun-24

Recently, my family and I were trapped on an escalator at a major Hardware store, when the wheels of a trolley caught at the bottom of the escalator. People started to panic as they were pushed into one another. It was a very frightening experience. Fortunately, my daughter-in-law knew how to press the stop button to our great relief. No one was hurt, just shaken up. Surely there should be more education about safety and access to emergency buttons when necessary....
Gerald 1492860
The main thing that's required when using an escalator is common sense. An escalator is designed for a 2 legged person to stand on and hold the handrail as it moved the person up or down. They are not meant to transport wheeled objects.
23-Jun-24

You know...the one where they ask you what is the most important issue for Australia....but there is no box for "climate change"?...or they ask you want you drink, buy or eat...but only give you a limited choice...and you have to pick one anyway?...these are the ones that never have a box at the end to explain what is wrong...because they already know...what do you think?
Uncle Peep (Robert F)
I tend to give them what they want. I've successfully completed surveys in languages that I don't even speak.
12-Apr-23
Please? Why do we have unknown rather than not on this list? Can be quite frustrating. Unknown if not actually a word. Just one thing that puts me right off playing the game. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
2026
Some of them words in the word-- games dont make sense.
They sometimes use obscure words that most people don't use in everyday language.\ud83d\ude11
22-Jun-24
I have an entertainer who seems to be enraged, and was rather nasty to me. First he said he was paid for a job he didn't do. But later in the enraged email, after I told him to apply the check I had sent him to another job, he said "WHO do you think you are talking to??? Etc., etc. as if I would have remembered he returned the check, he said he did. But for him to get out of whack like that and enraged at a fellow teammate or person who does the hiring, it just...
John A 623596
When you meet a Narcist you will know it. They like to dominate and get win-win situations out of their victims. So this chap sounds like one in full rage.
19-Jun-24
I'm fairly new to this site, been on here a few weeks. Have had success doing other colours but don't think I've had a green one yet that was any good
allinyourhead
low point green surveys always work for me, and very fast,, depends on where you live i reckon, y'all on PP are rocking the survey world,, i get nothing from them here,, never seen any yellow here A, i used to do well with reds, no more,,,
21-Jun-24

Are you like me and tempted by amazing price reductions on certain items that you do not need? Are you able to resist temptation and only purchase what you truly need, or do you succumb to the temptation of great deals? Some price reductions are just so incredible that I cannot resist reaching for my credit card, especially when it comes to online shopping.
jan
no my mum worked at a large store and said they mark them up to put them down for a sale not interested
20-Jun-24

I went into the city for an appointment and stopped into a Cafe to get coffee. It was a tiny place with a big, heavy glass door. I noticed from the 6 customers crammed in there, one man was needing to take a lady's mug of coffee to her outside (in her wheelchair) So I went and pulled the door open and held it for him to go out to her I may well have been a door stopper. He didn't even glance sideways, let alone thank me. Yes, I was all in black And I am only small...
ShawneeBaby
The worst experience I've had with being invisible was a few years ago. I had recently been released from hospital after an accident. I was on crutches and struggling to get into a local mall to do some Christmas shopping. Well, some jerk actually pushed me out of the way so he could go first. Talk about angry, but what was I to do?
18-Jun-24

Young adults are taking more time to marry, and cohabitation has become a popular alternative to marriage. People may also not want to marry if they have previously felt intensely controlled by others. What are your thoughts? Why do some people never marry?
Lachelle B
Was with my partner for 24 years (he passed this January) and we both never felt the need to get married. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
15-May-24

In the freezer aisle at your local supermarket, is a bright, attractive box that contains fish in batter. The picture on the outside shows a steaming, beautiful chunk or slab of fish coated in a fine golden batter. Inside is a sad little fish fillet sandwiched between two slabs of batter/breadcrumbs...the "coating" makes up at least HALF of the contents. Then you choose a pack of meat pies... mmmm ... the picture shows big chunks of beef the pies inside are filled with cheap...
Liane H
Wow that's the best looking boxed frozen fish fillet I think I have ever seen! And I don't even like it. Companies would be floundering in the water without the strange powers of advertising.... The money or the box? .. hmmm
14-Jun-24

We are seriously considering fostering a child. We need to consider many negative and positive aspects. Do you have any insights or advice based on your experience?
Teri 1282723
I've done it. And if you truly love people and want to help someone who isn't old enough to speak up for themselves, I recommend you do it as well. I grew up in a home where my parents nearly always had 1-3 foster children sharing our lives. We learned as children that fosters come and go, but we were able to adopt 2 of the boys. They are my brothers through and through. The girls that I fostered were being abused, both 16 years old. One was being beaten regularly by her mother and stabbed once, the other was being raped by her mother's live-in boyfriend. The time with them was only a few months each but it was enough to let them know there are good people in the world and both changed into good people themselves. One has a lovely family and the other is a veterinary technician. Both are happy:)
I very highly recommend fostering if you honestly feel your heart wanting to help. You don't get much financially, but you get loads in return emotionally. As much as you know they will most likely be leaving your home at some point, each and every one of them stay in your heart forever. You love with all purity of intentions and build them up and show them good in their world. You will make a positive difference for each child.
17-Jun-24

I've been seeing many videos with vacant, abandoned or neglected buildings across North America and just can't accept the levels of homelessness/under-housed in statistics either. While some governments (local, state or federal) may try to do a few things, do you think neighbours could also be allowed to help clean up some of these spaces? Or should we simply pay our own taxes, mind our own squares, hide our tools and hearts, and/or turn up our noses at the unkempt potential...
Jellypony
It's the same here in Australia too. There is a closed down school near us with a house all boarded up. Yet there are people screaming out for some where to live, homelessness has gone through the roof. It's just a waste and because no one is using the school it is going down hill at a great rate of knots. There's even a tennis court, why couldn't some government department turn the old school into some accommodation for the needy even if it is only a temporary fix. At least it would be being used again instead of rotting away before our eyes. The owners of any run down building or premises should be made to clean them up. My parents had a vacant block in Brisbane and Dad used to get letters from the council to clean it up and people used to dump stuff on it. I remember helping them clean it up and I fell over some tyres that some body had dumped there. They ended up selling the land because they received a good offer on it and it then saved them from having to maintain it too. So where is the fairness letting other people get away with not maintaining their properties? I guess letters don't get passed on to the owners but after a certain amount of time has lapsed surely there is more they can do.
15-Jun-24
What has gone wrong with the young males of today. Another school embroiled in young men taking the faces/head photos of social media and doing an AI attachment of a nude body to them and posting so many on line. Where has their common decency gone. Lack of respect towards girls and women has become endemic in recent years. WHY......? Are parents, schools, older generations not teaching them? Are they just brats who think they are cute or funny? Have men...
APB
We have been able to do this with photos (without AI) for over 30 years...anybody who is skilled can do this in Photoshop...so what has changed recently?....little girls now spend hours photographing themselves.. pouting and vamping it up...with their new phones and post them all over the internet...and little boys have easy access to to these..and pornography....and also now have software that makes attaching heads to bodies so easy that every moron can do this to a reasonable level....what's changed?...technology...that's all...if you don't want your head attached to a naked body stop posting it everywhere... in multiple views. different lighting and angles.. online....easy to use.....you know it can happen...just wake up and pay attention....if they made the software illegal it would stop immediately...
13-Jun-24
So I have 34 pending surveys and the HIGHEST point survey rates is one of 275 points. Yes 27 cents. Ummmm. The difficulty in such a survey completion is to know where to safely invest such a large sum. But I notice the top one (A 275 points Orange Survey) shows it is just a total survey of 1 minute long survey to complete it as noted by Rewardia. UmmmI thought. I will do it but then it as usual the survey asks me endless questions...
Liane H
I was all in a flurry to see what the buzz was about these new Azure surveys .. only to have my bubble burst.
Blue .they are just ordinary ol blue, reinvented yet not one is 1000pts ,nor do they roll into a next one .. bah humbug I say !
12-Jun-24

My husband and I have disagreed, he thinks the lint is actually growing all the time, I am not sure how it could be growing Does anyone else have to fight lint every day all day long in the home where they live. Just using a vacuum every day is not enough. What does others suggest about this??
ShawneeBaby
While I don't have a lint problem at home, I used to work at a university that did have a real problem. The lint bunnies grew so large that they hissed at the students passing by. I also heard that a student was actually attacked by one, but there is no proof.
13-Jun-24

I've had a lot of bosses, both male & female. Which do you prefer?
Maria B 89860
Had both, don't care what sex so long as they are fair and have no favourites whose work I end up doing as well as my own.
12-Jun-24

My dog died from cancer & find it hard to work all day now. Would you feel the same way too?
Mooi
People grieve in different ways for their animal companions. If you feel you can\u2019t work then yes take the day off. If you can\u2019t take sick day or take the day out of annual leave. Take leave without pay.
11-Jun-24

I keep seeing artificial intelligence being pushed on society lately. Do you believe there are more cons than pros with this? Honestly, it scares me how it's coming into life a lot lately.
Andrew C 287196
"Artificial Intelligence" is an oxymoron. A computer cannot possibly "learn" nor be "intelligent" in any way at all - a computer simply follows the instructions the programmer gave it. The whole artificial intelligence bandwagon is simply nonsense and most of it is nothing but pure gimmickry by greedy corporates trying to get fools to buy yet another updated, higher priced device they don't actually need and have no idea why they want it. \ud83d\ude44
10-Jun-24
Jobs that only lasted for one generation, now they don't exist anymore. How many can you think of?
Grommie
fast photo shop, signwriters with paint brushes, radio operators at sea, photolithographers, real bank managers, typists,
if you'd asked who gets paid to do nothing, that list would have been way longer.
11-Jun-24
The older I get ... the better I was. What have you noticed, particularly, the older you got? Give us some wisdom!
Liane H
The older I get , I find after bending down to get something it's impossible to do silently .. and no NOT what you are thinking!
It's because your diaphragm muscles become weaker and your stomach gets pushed up closer to it so oldies often make a grunt when they do such activities !
09-Jun-24

Wait until you have saved a comfortable nest egg, or travel while young and able? There's a conflict of opinion about whether our 20s and 30s are for exploration or hard work. What is your opinion? Is there room enough for both at a young age, or should young people be focused on securing themselves financially first (buying a house and securing a career)?
Rose de lune
Waiting for too long sucks. I think it's better done before retirement, while one is still healthy and able bodied. But, it can still be done after retirement too, depending on personal circumstances.
06-Jun-24

I have just acquired four-step grandchildren. Their father is a major part of their lives, seeing them every week. I live in another state and will probably only see them once or twice a year. I am not sure how to go about this. Should I be buying them birthday and Christmas gifts? They are pretty spoilt children, courtesy of wonderful grandparents, who do so much for them and absolutely adore them.
Bugalugs
Drop the "Step" tag. Treat then as if they are your own biological grandchildren. They may not be of your blood but they are still your grandchildren.
08-Jun-24

Are you an immigrant? Have you ever immigrated? Well, let me tell you it's not easy! Maybe immigrate can look very romantic, but it's not. As a young immigrant who is loving to stay in New Zealand. I just realise that it's really difficult to get the things done, even more if you are completely alone, English is not your first language, and you are young. There is a lot of bureaucracy that you have to do here, and you even haven't done it in your own country. It's been...
Gaza
Australia seems to be importing the people nobody wants, even their own country. They come here for a better life but want to change Australia to the shit-hole they came from.
07-Jun-24

We have seen many settings for soapies from all over the world. Beaches, Vineyards. Airlines, apartment buildings, cafes, restaurants, cotton plantations mafia involvement etc. Can you suggest other interesting or provocative ideas for a new soapie in your country?
Kymberleigh R 733541
I would like to see people that live with physical disabilities on Soapies as there is not enough diversity on these types of programs.
I like watching Neighbours and Home and Away, Neighbours currently has a young lady that has Down Syndrome, (I can't remember her name)
A new Soapies could be the trials and tribulations of NDIS.
It would give the wider community a real understanding what people with disabilities and their parents/carers and siblings have to do deal within real life.
Another idea is a hospital setting with all the patients living with various disabilities needing medical treatment.
04-Jun-24

Some key advantages of social media are connectivity, real-time communication, and accessibility of information. However, some disadvantages include potential addiction, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. What do you reckon? What are some of the main advantages and disadvantages of social media?
Michelle S 553303
Advantages are minimal in comparison to the disadvantages and we are seeing more of those occurring in the younger generation who have really only lived a digital existence. Social media has become the mum, dad, nanny and companion to many children who are unable to live without their smart phones and without their online "friends". But the Big Tech companies knew what they were doing when they developed these platforms and now you have SM like Tik Tok which is targeted at the below 18 years population and owned by a company run by the CCP, which fills me with confidence that they have our best interests at heart, and the algorithms are not just causing terrible addiction in this age group but the kids don't know that their brain chemistry is being changed and rerouted and they can no longer concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time. Their brains are still developing and I am strongly against social media for youth under 18 years old. But the worst part of social media is the "social contagion" aspect with the way it is redefining what gender means to children enmasse and the uptick in online bullying leading to more children than ever before suiciding because of bullying occurring outside of school and in their own homes. Just a couple of weeks ago a 10 year old child killed himself because of being bullied. As a child who was bullied badly at school in the 1970's and early 1980's I at least could get away from the bullies once I left school for the day. Social media has provided a way for bullies to have 24/7 access to their victims and that's just terrible! If you weigh up the negatives and positives of social media I don't think that the benefits outweigh the negative impact that it has had on us globally. The only people who truly benefit are the owners and shareholders of these massive corporations and the kids are suffering due to their power and global influence. There needs to be more restrictions on its usage by our kids. Thanks for reading.
05-Jun-24

For me, they shape our opinions, attitudes, and beliefs about the world around us. The media can also influence how we perceive ourselves and others by providing information that reinforces certain stereotypes or exaggerated images of people from different backgrounds. What are your thoughts? Does news affect our daily lives?
DrMcFlip
Well, here in the USA our news revolves around the election later this year in which our choices seem to be an invalid, a felon, and a guy who says a worm ate part of his brain, so yes, this is affecting me and not in a good way. You guys have room for me down under ?
01-Jun-24

Does higher education determine success? Many assume that university is the determinant of success, but opinions have changed as many people now embrace the fact that there are other alternatives.
Warrior Woman
So much depends on the individual person and what they want to achieve in life. University is not the be-all and end-all for everyone. We need skilled tradespeople, artists, actors, designers, gardeners, chefs, drivers, etc. who need to learn from professionals who also learned 'on the job'.
03-Jun-24

I see too many students/young professionals working all day from a cafe. Keeping a space occupied and using the free Wi-Fi and electricity. I recently learned that the vast majority of these young people will just buy one cup of coffee while keeping a place occupied for 4 8 hours. A local coffee shop is not a public library! The owner needs you to consume drinks to keep the lights on. For me, if you are working in a cafe, you should order a minimum of 2 drinks per hour....
APB
If it was my cafe they wouldn't be doing that...unless they would like to discuss leasing a table...I could be open to that...make the place look busy?...I could maybe live with that....otherwise I'd look forward to seeing them next time...(that would require them leaving now)
02-Jun-24

Some members complain about things...others love everything ...others would like changes...when you come onto the Rewardia site, what are the things that you go to first...that you feel you NEED to check?...or that you want to do and "clear away" first?...what are your favourites?...do you even do the surveys?..it would be really great to find out wouldn't it?
Jillian S
I like doing surveys, but hate being screened out part the way through or comes up with blank page and miss out on points even when I’ve worked on survey for at least 10 mins, complete waste of my time and effort
01-Mar-21
What is the best or worst compliment you have ever received? Was it a backhanded compliment - "gosh I wish I could be so relaxed about doing the housework." Or a full-on compliment - "you are a natural at whatever you do."
Holly Cat
This was in good fun. I found an army of ants in the kitchen crawling along the wall. My husband told me to cook something and they'll go away :)
01-Jun-24
Ok so they may not have made it to superstardom and won the competition, but some Auditions / performances seem to stick in your memory. Or you may have found one randomly watching other music show clips . Old or new. In fact Dance or other talents ,, magic shows, comedy acts ,,whatever!! Here's one of my favourites. Shavia ( will link underneath)
Holly Cat
I was wondering where you went :) I also like metal, so found this metal cover....Rocio, Sweet Dreams:
https://youtu.be/78Mh3hIh0I8?si=hB-BbTB3C1Lh4LTV
25-Mar-24
First of all....If you know me you don't know me.... I've just had confirmation that I am pregnant. It's my first time and I am absolutely terrified ??. I havnt told anyone yet except medical related people since I'm pretty early into it. I dont know how far along I am but I have my dating scan on June 13th. Any tips how to survive my first pregnancy ?? frankly I'm finding myself partly in denial and having lots of I can't do this thoughts and cry. It was planned....sort of but...
PatCat
I was a late starter and an early finisher. Thought I'd missed the bus. I read everything I could get my hands on. If you can get over the "morning sickness" everything after that is easy. Try to make sure you get sufficient sleep, the late months if I closed my eyes at work I wanted to go to sleep. After that first acceptance that you are Really pregnant it seems easy but do look after your health and try not get over stressed as you can't help all those hormones flooding through you. Hopefully your partner accepts that you also become very emotional at times, no you don't have that to yourself, we all did it. That first tiny butterfly movement that later becomes like a full football game by the last few months. God Bless and keep well.
29-May-24

Some people have a few big dreams, and others are actively working on checking life goals off a long list. What's on your bucket list? And what may have you recently completed?
JoJo
Currently travelling round Aus in a camper can. Was a bucket list item for years. Another is to live in Japan for at least 6 months. Maybe next year?
08-May-24

Silence isn't a bad thing, though, and some people even enjoy it. It offers a chance to reflect and sort through thoughts. Actively and respectfully participating in a conversation takes energy even if you're only listening. Your partner, or anyone else, may not have the same conversational energy as you do. What do you reckon? Is it rude to not talk much?
BLM
It will depend on your 'personal traits' are you EXTROVERT or INTROVERT....also your culture will determine HOW you respond in the scenario you described.... furthermore, other factors could come into PLAY!
30-May-24

This was all over the NEWS recently... According to a Dynata Survey, the majority of young people said they would rather flee their COUNTRY than FIGHT for it. Those under 35s ... and they were also ashamed of their COUNTRY for --- whatever reason? This is certainly disturbing news! Your thoughts?
allinyourhead
i spent 7 years in the infantry in the '60s, where i learned that fighting for country was the farthest thing from the truth, we were fighting for the folks that built planes, tanks, guns, uniforms, ammo etc, to give them exorbitant profits, Viet Nam, where we learned how to profit from war at the expense of our young folks, not all, just the ones their daddy couldn't pay his way out of it
21-May-22

Certainly in Australia, our big bakeries seem to be using almost the same slightly raw tasting (but long-lasting) dough and making it into different shapes and then lying about what it is. We have baguettes and french sticks...sourdough bread...the bagels were some of the funniest...there has been no attempt to make it authentic, it's just the same bread in a different shape....most of it is rubbish...how are they allowed to lie to the consumer and sell these products?
Suzanne S 1017427
We have a great bakery here in my town, the owner/ baker is French..he makes authentic croissants, sourdough etc .
27-May-24

Have you ever been told to act or dress your age? How would you respond if someone made a comment about the way you act or even the way you dress? I recently bought a t-shirt that I thought really sums up my feeling: Don't know how to act my age, I have never been this old before ...
Timtam
I wear whatever I am comfortable wearing and care nothing for anybody else's opinion of what I wear or don't wear. I have no idea what 'acting your age' is supposed to look like & quite frankly wouldn't give a rats. I'd probably tell them to go take a long walk off a short plank, but in much more colourful language.
26-May-24

I was married twice, and my second ex is still a very dear friend of mine. I don t love him as a partner obviously, this was the reason we split up, but I still appreciate him a lot as a friend. Note we live in 2 different continents and our only contact is FaceTime every 3 weeks. He is very well-read, and I enjoy discussing topics like arts, movies, and politics with him. Our conversations are very enriching on both sides. What about you guys?
BLM
Were we friends during our marriage to each other - NO! We are friends - NOW, but we are NOT married to each other - it took decades to get too this point - as we both accepted responsibility for the demise of our marriage! Fortunately - for both of us, when we were married to each other - we did not have a child!
28-May-24

What do you usually have for breakfast? There's a lot of people who doesn't even have breakfast, they just don't feel hungry when they wake up. But there's other who feel that is their sacred meal and have a really complete healthy breakfast. What type are you?
BLM
Two fried eggs with stir-fried onions, stir-fried green peppers, stir-fried vegetables between two slices of cheese, and two slices of toasted wheat bread - with a smoothie make at HOME! I celebrate waking up at my age - breakfast is a BIG DEAL for me - lol!
29-May-24

Australian parents are asking the government to legislate a law banning people under the age of 16 from having an account on social media. How you could police that, I have no idea. Many admit it would enable them to stop their children using social media by blaming someone else. What on earth is wrong with these people? Are they afraid of their children? It would seem so. If you don't have a backbone, perhaps you shouldn't have children because it requires you to be a...
Dolly
Parents should teach their children as we were taught years ago with strictness but the do-gooders have made it very with all the political correctness that a child can't get a smack or be chastised & so they are completely overriding any discipline. for goodness sake parents do not want to maim their kids, but it is time for them to discipline without being charged
24-May-24

Some research suggests that loneliness can increase stress. It's also associated with an increased risk of certain mental health problems. For example, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep problems. My anxiety and depression isolates me from people and stops me from being able to do the things I'd like to do. What do you reckon? What does being lonely do to a person?
BLM
I am NOT a people person - I enjoy being ALONE without ever feeling LONELY! Furthermore, there is a BIG difference between ALONE and being LONELY!
22-May-24

If you invited a friend over for dinner, and you suddenly became ill just an hour before they were to show up, do call them to tell them you suddenly fell ill thinking they may feel you're cancelling because you really don't want them to come, or do you tell them the truth to protect them from catching the illness?
Witchypoo
Tell them that whilst you were preparing dinner you tested it for taste and now you feel ill! \ud83e\udd74
27-May-24

This October will be my first time overseas. Yes, I ve been to all the cities in Australia and have seen the Great Rock. I met my wife there, and she is from the Philippines. I used to be worried about going abroad, but now I m looking forward to it. Can anyone recall their first time overseas?
Maria B 89860
Mine was back in the 70's visiting relatives I'd never met in Romania "Transilvania the part that used to belong to Hungary before the infamous "Trianon Treaty. That was an adventure and a half indeed.
23-May-24
How long does it take for pending points to be approved? I says available points and then pending points. Does everyone have this ?
Susan KTC
Normally within minutes as noted by Annette, or contact Rewardia as noted by Black Lives Matter\u2026
23-Mar-24

My Mum & Grandma were very superstitious & some of those superstitions rubbed off on me! I will not walk under ladders as it is unlucky. Grandma would never have peacock feathers in her house - they were unlucky. If I see a black cat, to me that is a lucky omen. If my mum dropped a utensil, then we were going to get visitors! If she spilt salt, she would throw some over her left shoulder so she wouldn't have an argument. I love finding a four leaf clover, that is so lucky....
Tipps
Superstitious is the devil's idea to cloud you mind and not make the right decision. When things happen, it happens for a reason. Black cat crossed the road to go home, or, to find food, or to find a mate. One of my best friends told me not to look in the mirror at night, because you see bad things. Thats a load of hogwash
21-May-24
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