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New comment by _tik_ in "Jimmy Lai Is a Martyr for Freedom"

_tik_ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:32:06 +0000

I checked Chan Yi Lam’s Wikipedia page. It was ruled a suicide. The conspiracy theories surrounding this case are absurd and out of control. People even challenged her mother’s identity, forcing a DNA test to be done, and yet the crowd still continued to harass her mother.

New comment by _tik_ in "Jimmy Lai Is a Martyr for Freedom"

_tik_ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:11:21 +0000

I will not called Jimmy Lai as principled based on how he run his news outlet. You can just simply check on wikipedia his reputationa and his news outlet reputation. This is one from Jimmy Lai https://hongkongfp.com/2020/11/02/explainer-apple-dailys-jim...

New comment by _tik_ in "Jimmy Lai Is a Martyr for Freedom"

_tik_ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:58:17 +0000

It’s hard to see Jimmy Lai purely as a victim. Much of his “martyr” narrative appears to be constructed by Western media as part of an ideological battle. From what I remember in Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai had a rather shady reputation. His media outlet was widely known for publishing paid-for stories, spreading misinformation, harassing news sources, and sensationalising sex scandals.

His original intent in setting up the news outlet was often said to be market manipulation for personal gain rather than journalism. He was also known for publishing xenophobic content targeting mainland Chinese. One of the most controversial examples was running ads that portrayed mainland tourists as “locusts” and called for them to be driven out of Hong Kong.

In addition, he donated money to prominent US neoconservatives. I’m not sure whether Western media are unaware of his earlier background in Hong Kong, or if they are deliberately choosing to whitewash his reputation.

New comment by _tik_ in "We already live in social credit, we just don't call it that"

_tik_ — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:08:14 +0000

"The very fact that you can't have any political party of the CCP makes it undemocratic."

This claim is not accurate. I'm currently reading The Search for Modern China, and I was surprised to learn that there are, in fact, eight officially recognized political parties in China — all operating under the leadership of the CCP. One of them is even called the 'Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League.'

New comment by _tik_ in "iPhone 16 cameras vs. traditional digital cameras"

_tik_ — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:02:32 +0000

It depends on your budget and interests. In terms of sensor size, Micro Four Thirds (from Olympus and Panasonic) is generally the most affordable, but it comes with a smaller sensor. APS-C offers a middle ground, while Full Frame is the most popular and typically delivers the best image quality.

Personally, I use Sony APS-C the most because of its smaller size, lighter weight, and more affordable lenses. Among APS-C systems, Sony and Fuji offer the widest lens selection. Fuji gear tends to be overpriced now, but it does have a stylish look.

Micro Four Thirds lenses are usually cheaper and more lightweight.

If you're shooting fast-moving subjects like birds or Formula 1 racing, Canon and Nikon are the most popular choices. They offer a wide range high performance lenses designed for demanding situations.

New comment by _tik_ in "iPhone 16 cameras vs. traditional digital cameras"

_tik_ — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:46:35 +0000

I can see a noticeable loss of detail in the iPhone sample photos. Personally, I prefer cameras that prioritize capturing more detail over simply producing visually pleasing images. Detailed photos offer much more flexibility for post-processing.

New comment by _tik_ in "U.S. bombs Iranian nuclear sites"

_tik_ — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:38:06 +0000

Then how is that any different from what the USA has done. Bombing and destroying many countries in the name of spreading democracy?

New comment by _tik_ in "The thing about Europe: it's the actual land of the free now"

_tik_ — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:51:41 +0000

They are still better than most US news outlet.

New comment by _tik_ in "The 'Judicial Black Hole' of El Salvador's Prisons Is a Warning for Americans"

_tik_ — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:21:42 +0000

Where do you get your news from? I cross-checked your comment with Wikipedia. In the Sanlu case, the executives were sent to jail, and they were ordered to destroy their stock because Sanlu was on the brink of bankruptcy. Life imprisonment and the death penalty don’t exactly sound like a slap on the wrist to me.

The school molestation cases began as rumors from two parents, but real abuse was found and the teachers were jailed. The CCP launched a nationwide kindergarten audit—seems like a fair response, especially with so much fake news online.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Chinese_milk_scandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RYB_Education

New comment by _tik_ in "Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece"

_tik_ — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:00:16 +0000

There is a market for Chibsons—not everyone is willing to spend on expensive instruments.

As a beginner, I’m too much of a cheapskate to drop $9,000 on a musical instrument. I can’t even play properly or distinguish the right tones yet.

I agree with you that, at my current skill level, my ability to express creativity and individuality is limited. But I’m okay with that. For now, I just want to enjoy learning to play the music I love. I’ll consider upgrading once my skills improve.

I am not learning guitar.

New comment by _tik_ in "Thailand to Cut Power to Myanmar Scam Hubs"

_tik_ — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:39:31 +0000

Some of these criminals suddenly claim to be CCP spies or victims of political or religious persecution to avoid extradition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Zhijiang

New comment by _tik_ in "Thailand to Cut Power to Myanmar Scam Hubs"

_tik_ — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:54:27 +0000

These illegal scams are based in Shwe Koko, which is under the control of the BGF and they are not influenced by the CCP. The scam center is operated by a 14K triad leader who fled to Portugal in 1997 to escape China’s anti-triad crackdown. He is likely holding either Macau or Portuguese citizenship.

The 14K triad was originally founded by former Kuomintang generals as an anti-communist action group. In the past, they were heavily involved in transporting and distributing drugs from the Golden Triangle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14K_(triad)

New comment by _tik_ in "The Cost of Being Invisible: Dis-Inclusion's Toll on Neurodivergent Employees"

_tik_ — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:39:55 +0000

What do you mean by Asian companies? Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai companies have very different cultures. As far as as I known East Asian cultures are less expressive than the US. Being blending in and not drawing too much attention to oneself is often seen as a virtue, whereas in the U.S., standing out and asserting oneself is more encouraged. Indians are different though.

Ps. Most people will take your words at face value and dismiss them.

New comment by _tik_ in "BYD just launched the largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions"

_tik_ — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:05:46 +0000

what is the motive? I did not see any pattern from the op's history post

New comment by _tik_ in "Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Trump might offer lifeline"

_tik_ — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:24:36 +0000

You should provide more reliable and trusted sources. The link you shared here originates from Falun Gong, a cult.

New comment by _tik_ in "US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from stores Jan. 19"

_tik_ — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:21:17 +0000

It can be good for some and bad for others, especially as someone who is not born in China but is of Chinese descent. I usually avoid sharing my opinion on geopolitics outside the family and prefer to keep to myself if I prefer Chinese brands over Western ones to avoid being judged. The government can use the law to target Chinese-born individuals, and initiatives like the 'Chinese Initiative' make me more cautious and aware of my race.

New comment by _tik_ in "An unearthly spectacle – The untold story of the biggest nuclear bomb (2021)"

_tik_ — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:14:18 +0000

It was similar for China—Mao launched the nuclear bomb program after the U.S. threatened to use nuclear weapons against China.

New comment by _tik_ in "Hezbollah pager explosions kill several people in Lebanon"

_tik_ — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:01:21 +0000

I checked Wikipedia to learn about the Social Credit System, and according to the article, no such system exists as described. Most assumptions about it seem to be based on misinformation from Western media. Could you clarify what you mean?

New comment by _tik_ in "A Spark Extinguished"

_tik_ — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:50:02 +0000

In my home country, Indonesia, many of us were not aware of the scale of the genocide of the left, or the massacres of civilians after World War II and the War of Independence. Most people pretend that it never happened and avoid discussing it. Only recently have people started talking about it, but they often face backlash.

Additionally, you will not find books on this topic in the local library.

I think it is normal for a community to choose selected amnesia.

New comment by _tik_ in "Job boards are still rife with 'ghost jobs'. What's the point?"

_tik_ — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:25:37 +0000

Yes, this is what happens in Singapore. There is a requirement to post job vacancies on a government job portal for a certain time before a company can apply for a work visa. Many companies maintain ghost job vacancies just in case.