Slabic

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[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

Right. That's why I said partly false. Perhaps, "not the whole truth" would be better working? By stating the cities vote left and leaving it at that implies they always vote left, when they don't. All I was saying. Thanks.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

This is partly false. Edmonton and Calgary vote blue federal and usually orange for provincial. Results from the last federal election https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6183209

Provincial - https://globalnews.ca/news/9633315/live-alberta-election-results-2023-vote/

Which I think has a lot to do with union and provincial government employees. But I'm just another stupid Albertan.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm well aware revenue and profit arent 1:1. You're "source" is a "Google person says they break even" in 2015. I give you graphs showing revenue growing at almost 4x the rate of users since 2015. Are they making 800% more profit, obviously not. But they sure as hell aren't losing money on YouTube anymore.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

Typed "was google profitable in 2022". Took about 4 seconds.

https://ippei.com/is-youtube-still-profitable/

https://www.businessofapps.com/data/youtube-statistics/

Edit: as I'm not sure you'll look at the graphs. I want to point out that since 2015 the "what could they have done to turn a profit" question is answered in the graphs

Users increased about 225%

Revenue has increased 700-800%

Its very profitable.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago

You're only talking about one side of the coin. If the corps, owners, "the man", etc. Paid living wages tips wouldn't, in your opinion, "need" to exist. But since you aren't able to grasp the bigger picture I think we're done here. Have yourself a wonderful day.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

They get paid. It's in this thread multiple times from multiple people. There's likely a special place for me in hell, I won't argue that. But I hope you have enough self reflection to realize corporate ball suckers like yourself also have a special place down there with me. Have a great day.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

I said typical, as in average or stereotype. Was more a jab/joke than anything, but you do you. Again, it's not my responsibility to make up for shit pay. So instead of being mad at how fundamentally broken the system is, you're mad at people who don't tip a very specific industry/job. You're really something. Well done.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (6 children)

Typical American, grouping an entire nation into a personal opinion. Well done.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago

Not American. But even if I were, no I wouldn't tip. It's not my responsibility to pay someone's wage while the business opens up at another 2 locations in my city

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (8 children)

I never implied it was "admirable". I shouldn't have to supplement a workers shitty pay, so I don't. What makes a waiter/waitress more entitled to a tip over someone who stocks shelves at a grocery store or works in the fast food industry? Also I'm not American, shocking I know. If an employer isn't going to pay their staff a proper wage in your country then that's between the employer and employee

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (34 children)

I think I'm in the smallest minority, but I haven't tipped in close to a decade. When people ask me why, I answer with the question "when was the last time you tipped your grocer l, fast food window attendant or the person at the hardware store that brought out your 100lbs of lumber? " answer is always never and I say exactly.

[–] Slabic@lemmy.ca 7 points 11 months ago

So everything you listed is something scheduled. Something people prepare for. Water suddenly not working is neither of those things. Ignorant take

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