# Random Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [December 28, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315 "2015-12-28T08:28:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 177
**Author:** ![RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/RabbitEars)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3871 "2023-04-02T13:21:43Z")
Just had a M3.2 not far from my place. Just after 10pm. Shook the bed and made me wonder why my mattress wasn’t sitting on the frame properly. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3872 "2023-04-03T02:02:58Z")
Not surprised! [https://twitter.com/tvtonightau/status/1642706723470204932?s=20](https://twitter.com/tvtonightau/status/1642706723470204932?s=20) > Sorry (not sorry) to Daily Mail which has opted to republish a fake story about Dr. Chris Brown hosting **Man O Man,** two days after its April 1st publication. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tom_TV7)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3873 "2023-04-04T03:23:06Z")
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I thought I’d share a bit about something personal to me. > **[Liberal losses hint at shifting sentiment among Chinese-Australians](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-04/chinese-austalian-voters-political-awakening-labor-aston-win/102179934)** > > Labor's historic win in Aston has shown the public sentiment in the quiet and marginalised Chinese community — many were long-term Liberal supporters, but now they are switching, writes Bang Xiao.  This article is a really good analysis about one of the reasons why it’s important to have a productive relationship with China. As a proud Aussie with Chinese heritage, I am proud of my culture and identity like so many Chinese-Australians and in many ways we want to be a part of what makes Australia strong, but we are also proud of where we came from and our people, despite the less-than-adequate government. Yet there is always this sentiment (mostly from America) that the Chinese government is always referred to as ‘the Chinese’, linking the people and culture with the ruthless government. I find that extremely disturbing and it’s made worse by the dog whistling and race-baiting by the likes of Trump, Pompeo, Hanson and most recently Dutton and the Liberals prior to the 2022 election. The entire sinophobic sentiment raised by these right wing wonders about how China wants war and they’re the worst country in the world makes me (and my fellow Chinese-Australians) feel very lost and alienated, when in reality it’s not a binary situation of ‘us or them’. The recent election results last year and this year proves how out of touch the old government was. Yet you still have the likes of Dutton and Scomo calling the Chinese as ‘bullies’ and ‘standing up to them’ instead of working diplomatically. No wonder why so many in the Asian community saw them for who they were and voted them out in droves. A strong country isn’t built by name-calling and race-baiting. That’s why for as long as Peter Dutton is leading the Coalition and with the Chinese-Australian population growing, they’ll never get to govern for the forseeable future and that’s a good thing I believe in building a harmonious and democratic society. ---
**Author:** ![theGradyConnell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/thegradyconnell/32/318021_2.png) [@theGradyConnell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/theGradyConnell)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3874 "2023-04-04T07:20:10Z")
News from me following the Today FM closure. > > ---
**Author:** ![DDN](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ddn/32/443648_2.png) [@DDN](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/DDN)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3876 "2023-04-04T14:23:49Z")
I saw a clip of how the hosts were pulled off air during their broadcast. It’s good to hear that you have a new job lined up. All the best to you Grady. ---
**Author:** ![TV\_Addict](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv_addict/32/317_2.png) [@TV\_Addict](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV_Addict)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3877 "2023-04-04T23:06:16Z")
Came across a US and Japanese dub of the kids show Johnson and Friends. ---
**Author:** ![RedDragon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a87d85/32.png) [@RedDragon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/RedDragon)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3878 "2023-04-09T05:29:02Z")
Happy Easter everyone 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3879 "2023-04-09T06:47:25Z")
happy easter everybody ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3880 "2023-04-10T09:03:01Z")
and with that, i bid everyone a fond farewell. this time I am actually leaving this place for good. i have found anime is my now go-to again and love it and since Crunchyroll; isn’t even listed as a streaming service on here is lol lol. i no longer have Netflix or the such, only crunchyroll. so its off to the big wide word of anime i go _waves good bye_ and says ‘’ thanks for everything’’ ---
**Author:** ![Biscuit45](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/biscuit45/32/489507_2.png) [@Biscuit45](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Biscuit45)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3881 "2023-04-10T09:10:09Z")
Wish you all the best of luck away from MediaSpy! 💙 ---
**Author:** ![bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bacco007/32/99038_2.png) [@bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/bacco007)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3882 "2023-04-10T10:08:57Z")
> [@JasonF](#): > > and since Crunchyroll; isn’t even listed as a streaming service on here is lol lol Its lack of being mentioned here suggests that many don’t have a clue what it is (including myself). Not sure whether reading much into its mentions (or not) here is worth the effort IMO though Last time I checked we don’t have a thread for many streamers, like Curiosity Stream either ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Jack_Laverty)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3883 "2023-04-10T10:36:01Z")
> [@bacco007](#): > > Its lack of being mentioned here suggests that many don’t have a clue what it is (including myself). Not sure whether reading much into its mentions (or not) here is worth the effort IMO though > > Last time I checked we don’t have a thread for many streamers, like Curiosity Stream either I acctually had Crunchyroll at one point before it was only a anime platform. I think I may still have the free acount. I get Curiosity streamer via Fetch. ---
**Author:** ![Zacgb](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/zacgb/32/365814_2.png) [@Zacgb](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Zacgb)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3884 "2023-04-14T09:37:43Z")
Has anyone played with Chatgtp or any other AI chat bots? I’ve found Microsoft’s new Bing chatbot surprisingly powerful. As a bit of fun, I wrote; _Write an episode of Neighbours where Karl and Susan’s marriage becomes strained because of Karl’s addiction to posting on Media Spy_ Bing then wrote this hilarious script 🤣: _Here is a possible episode of Neighbours where Karl and Susan’s marriage becomes strained because of Karl’s addiction to posting on Media Spy:_ _```_ _[Scene: Kennedy house. Karl is sitting on the couch with his laptop, typing furiously. Susan is in the kitchen, preparing dinner.]_ _Susan: Karl, can you please set the table? Dinner is almost ready._ _Karl: Yeah, yeah, in a minute._ _Susan: What are you doing anyway?_ _Karl: Oh, just checking some emails._ _Susan: Emails? You’ve been on that thing all day. Don’t you have anything better to do?_ _Karl: I do, I do. It’s just…there’s this forum I’m on. It’s called Media Spy. It’s about TV and radio and stuff._ _Susan: Media Spy? What kind of name is that?_ _Karl: It’s a clever name. It’s like they’re spying on the media. They have all these insider tips and gossip and ratings and opinions._ _Susan: Opinions? What kind of opinions?_ _Karl: Well, you know, about shows and networks and personalities and things like that._ _Susan: And you care about that?_ _Karl: Of course I do. It’s fascinating. You wouldn’t believe some of the things they say._ _Susan: Like what?_ _Karl: Well, for example, they say that Neighbours is past its prime and should be axed._ _Susan: What? How dare they?_ _Karl: I know, right? That’s why I have to defend it. I have to tell them how wrong they are. How Neighbours is a national treasure and a cultural icon and a ratings juggernaut._ _Susan: And they listen to you?_ _Karl: Well, not exactly. They tend to disagree with me. A lot._ _Susan: So you argue with them?_ _Karl: Well, yes. But it’s not arguing. It’s debating. It’s healthy. It’s stimulating._ _Susan: Stimulating? More stimulating than me?_ _Karl: What? No, of course not. Don’t be silly._ _Susan: Then why do you spend more time with them than with me?_ _Karl: I don’t. I don’t spend more time with them than with you._ _Susan: Yes, you do. You’re always on that laptop, posting and commenting and liking and whatever else you do on there._ _Karl: It’s not always. It’s just sometimes._ _Susan: Sometimes? Karl, it’s all the time. You’re addicted to it._ _Karl: I’m not addicted to it. I can stop anytime I want._ _Susan: Really? Then prove it._ _Karl: Prove it? How?_ _Susan: By closing that laptop right now and joining me for dinner._ _Karl: But…_ _Susan: No buts. Just do it._ _[Karl hesitates, then reluctantly closes his laptop and puts it aside.]_ _Karl: Fine. There. Happy?_ _Susan: Yes. Thank you._ _[They go to the dining table and sit down.]_ _Susan: So…how was your day?_ _Karl: Oh, you know…same old, same old._ _Susan: Anything interesting happen at the hospital?_ _Karl: Not really. Just the usual cases and complaints and paperwork._ _Susan: I see._ _[They eat in silence for a few seconds.]_ _Karl: So…how was your day?_ _Susan: Oh, you know…same old, same old._ _Karl: Anything interesting happen at the school?_ _Susan: Not really. Just the usual lessons and exams and reports._ _Karl: I see._ _[They eat in silence for a few more seconds.]_ _[Karl glances at his laptop.]_ _[Karl clears his throat.]_ _Karl: So…did you hear about the latest ratings?_ _[Susan sighs.]_ _**[End of scene]**_ ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3885 "2023-04-14T10:15:07Z")
well, i could do a streaming thread. and add Crunchyroll ( anime streamer ) and hidive (another anime streamer)to the streaming theards ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3886 "2023-04-14T10:22:38Z")
I don’t think there is much anime interest here unfortunately. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelPower](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/michaelpower/32/499507_2.png) [@MichaelPower](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/MichaelPower)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3887 "2023-04-16T15:32:13Z")
on my way to the airport! For a week I will not be a Mix94.5 listener - but will i turn into a Fox, Gold, Nova or KIIS listener… 🤔 but honestly, a holiday in Melbourne will be fun! ---
**Author:** ![JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JeepersCreepers)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3888 "2023-04-16T15:44:58Z")
At least you’re going to miss all the rain we had over the past couple of days! ---
**Author:** ![Monsterbroe](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/monsterbroe/32/320825_2.png) [@Monsterbroe](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Monsterbroe)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3889 "2023-04-18T04:41:42Z")
I ask an AI what it thought would be the top ten largest cities in Australia in 10 years from now, and lets just say, looks like Sydney and Melbourne are done 🤣 Here’s what the AI said the 10 largest cities in Australia would be: 1. Brisbane (3.1 million) [projected growth rate of 2% per year] 2. Perth (2.6 million) [projected growth rate of 1.8% per year] 3. Adelaide (1.7 million) [projected growth rate of 1% per year] 4. Gold Coast (900,000) [projected growth rate of 2.5% per year] 5. Canberra (600,000) [projected growth rate of 2.8% per year] 6. Newcastle (600,000) [projected growth rate of 1.6% per year] 7. Sunshine Coast (500,000) [projected growth rate of 3% per year] 8. Central Coast (400,000) [projected growth rate of 1.6% per year] 9. Geelong (350,000) [projected growth rate of 2% per year] 10. Wollongong (350,000) [projected growth rate of 1.8% per year] ---
**Author:** ![JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JeepersCreepers)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3890 "2023-04-20T01:47:37Z")
Just a reminder about today’s eclipse. ![Screen Shot 2023-04-20 at 11.42.20 am](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/1/7/4/174499d1845da319b502ed2ceac9018ee8343055.png) ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315/3891 "2023-04-20T02:02:36Z")
It’s raining and overcast here anyway (Newcastle) so not much chance here! [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315.md?page=176) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/random-thread/315.md?page=178)