It is interesting that if we go to their countries we are expected to do as they do, but doesnt seem to work the other way so much. I agree with both points above. yes their are lots of folk born here but they are brought up to behave as their parents and ancestors do. I big on diversity in this country but I do expect the incomers to make an effort to try and become a part of our society and not be determined to be their own. Sure both cultures could learn from each other if they, and to an extent, we, would try harder. But as the minority, they need to try harder as many others do
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Yes, but two things there:
1) The people celebrating Divali in a responsible and considerate way, whilst still having fun, are not the target of my anger or derision. It's the assholes who just like being a nuisance, and making a noise for the sake of it.
Typically those who buy fireworks and use them, outside of times of major celebrations and festivals - when they shouldn't be on sale.
2) That said, when the parents or grandparents of the former first came to the UK, *that* is when the precedent should've been set, in terms of immigrants being made to integrate properly into UK culture.
If that had happened, years ago, and the authorities concerned had been strict about it, things wouldn't be in the state they're in now!
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Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.
Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
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A repeat performance tonight. Constant popping and banging outside. Certainly loud enough to be heard clearly over the TV.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Same again tonight. But even more so, a steady racket. Less than two days ago but still going even now.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Oh Ive noticed the fly by night shops setting up now and the regulations do seem tighter.
Large signs are displayed in the windows that nobody under 18 can buy them and it is illegal to use them in the street.
Is there now a narrower time frame in which they can sell them? It seems that way
Anyway tighter regulations suit me as the bloody things are just a nuisance away from an organised display. Have you seen the size of the big ones? There really is no logical reason why they should be on sale to members of the public
Last edited by Minstrel SE; 26-10-2017 at 17:10.
The law is one thing. But the reality is different, as there is no enforcement!
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
At ten past twelve last night, the 'locals' decided to treat everybody in town to a loud firework display. How considerate!!
From the direction, I'd guess it was coming from the big Indian temple about a quarter of a mile away. It certainly wasn't kids as there were some large and expensive fireworks being used. They're just a bunch of 'couldn't care less' morons!
Probably because the clocks went back they decided it was only ten past eleven. Still illegal as far as I'm aware.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!