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Grant Peace

@thx.bsky.social

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BlueSky only. Tech enthusiast (optimist). Futurist and early-adopter of everything. ♾️ Curator

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Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 6h

You claimed there were reasons.
Asking what they are is valid.

Not "demanding".

Nobody is making you respond.
That's a choice.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

You just said you had endless possible reasons for this and none of them are about me personally.

Where are those reasons?

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

You think I'm entitled because I asked for a take-away coffee?

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

I'm being unreasonable.
Don't worry :)

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Nope

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Another reason to serve it in a glass

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Not a reason.
That's actually a reason to serve it in glass.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Again not a reason. 🥴😂

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

I didn't even mention the mistake to staff and chose to vent here - which shows my grace.

Walking casually into a cafe and ordering succinctly with a smile is not the issue.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Your first point is not a valid reason because it is an incorrect assumption.

The rest are mistakes.
So you haven't answered my question.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

Your first point is not a valid reason because it is an incorrect assumption.

The rest are mistakes.
So you haven't answered my question.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 7h

It's true.
I'm not trying to say it is a good thing. 🥴✌️

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 21h

Your point now is that any new tech developed in Europe is inevitably absorbed or stolen by Americans.

Lack of funding within Europe, for tech.

Again...

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 22h

That would make sense if it didn't reaffirm the point of technology being the factor.

The story you told is:

1. Tech was stolen from a European company
2. American fraudsters were caught out

Story revolves around technology.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. Can't be the tech. 👨‍🦯

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

True, but anyone can get away with that.

If a company that sells rugs can also evade taxes - that obviously isn't the factor.

The likely factor is technology - the root of industrialisation.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

Everything has a balance.

At some point, when everyone is tired of the items that break quickly, demand for robust, durable, and functional items will be demanded. 👍

Unfortunately, people continue to run to the cheap and immediate rewards over the larger picture.

Like a tiktok addiction...
💀

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

Almost every single one of these companies was founded over 30 years ago.

?

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

That would be a great argument if you could explain how they are overvalued. 👍

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 1d

Europe has ZERO companies in the global top 25.

Why?

List of companies ranked by market cap

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 2d

Name a reason apart from a mistake.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 2d

Very cool.
Although, I already have a keep-cup.
I didn't bring it because I don't want to wash it, hence requesting dine-in.

Seems like a useful service if you forgot your keep-cup and want to take your coffee on-the-road.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 2d

8:15am all fresh cups on the machine.
Definitely a mistake though.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 2d

Again, your inference is broken.
Everything you produce is going to be incorrect.

Grant Peace @thx.bsky.social · 2d

I'm an expert barista and have most certainly worked minimum wage.