Spawn_of_Apathy Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I feel like what comes next after all these evictions is GOP state legislatures passing voter ID stipulations that you must also present proof of residency when you show up to vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Federal wage subsidy in Canada has been extended until December, which is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Federal wage subsidy in Canada has been extended until December, which is good news. Reading the Canada good governence stuff makes me feel like I know how my dog felt when I rubbed his face in the urine stain on the rug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hearing about many more permanent theater closures today after another terrible weekend and really no end in sight to the drought of new product OR the willingness of strangers to congregate in places like theaters. We most likely will negotiate a buy out of our lease at the indoor theater and mothball the equipment that can’t be repurposed for a drive in location until that fateful day in the post apocalypse where we could do another indoor exists. I’ve actually been thinking a lot about what theaters will look like on the other side of this, I expect massive redesigns to theater spaces and a further contraction in seating capacity. I envision a world in which there is more space or even dividers between pairs of seats. Who knows, but it’s not going to be the same after this. Also, we sold out three nights of screenings of Palm Springs at the drive in. A movie you can watch at home on Hulu if you want. Theaters are going to have to get used to the idea that the exclusive window isn’t the enemy and actually likely holds back profitability because studios use the window as a means of extracting higher splits out of theaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaku3 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Hearing about many more permanent theater closures today after another terrible weekend and really no end in sight to the drought of new product OR the willingness of strangers to congregate in places like theaters. We most likely will negotiate a buy out of our lease at the indoor theater and mothball the equipment that can’t be repurposed for a drive in location until that fateful day in the post apocalypse where we could do another indoor exists. I’ve actually been thinking a lot about what theaters will look like on the other side of this, I expect massive redesigns to theater spaces and a further contraction in seating capacity. I envision a world in which there is more space or even dividers between pairs of seats. Who knows, but it’s not going to be the same after this. Also, we sold out three nights of screenings of Palm Springs at the drive in. A movie you can watch at home on Hulu if you want. Theaters are going to have to get used to the idea that the exclusive window isn’t the enemy and actually likely holds back profitability because studios use the window as a means of extracting higher splits out of theaters. My concern with the last part is it might be based on being locked up for so long. In saner times people might be more likely to say fuck it I'd order VOD or stream it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Zaku3 said: My concern with the last part is it might be based on being locked up for so long. In saner times people might be more likely to say fuck it I'd order VOD or stream it. It is and always has been about providing an experience worth leaving the house. People want to go out, give them a reason to choose you as their destination. The way movie theaters for nearly a century did that was just by having product you could only get there. Theaters have to adapt to the times and give somebody the excuse they need to spend time in your business instead of elsewhere. Its kind of like how you arcades died out when all they had were expensive co-op versions of the same thing you could play at home. The resurgence in venues that include gaming has been in providing experiences that make the reality of home gaming irrelevant. But it can be expensive to make that shift...but it’s the difference between permanent closure and forging a new path for the industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, sblfilms said: I’ve actually been thinking a lot about what theaters will look like on the other side of this, I expect massive redesigns to theater spaces and a further contraction in seating capacity. I envision a world in which there is more space or even dividers between pairs of seats. Who knows, but it’s not going to be the same after this. Like...maybe sparse comedy club style seating, with a staggered platform so that people aren't blocking each other from seeing the screen? You obviously know how this works better than I do but it seems like it could maybe work if you had full table service with a bunch of space between tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I’d imagine movie theaters with almost private booths, tables, and food and alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, Amazatron said: I’d imagine movie theaters with almost private booths, tables, and food and alcohol. Houses. Those are houses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, CayceG said: Houses. Those are houses. I currently only have 2.1 set up and I'm pretty sure my neighbors would bash my door in if I tried to get away with setting up 5.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jason said: I currently only have 2.1 set up and I'm pretty sure my neighbors would bash my door in if I tried to get away with setting up 5.1. Sell admission to let them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 minute ago, CayceG said: Sell admission to let them in. Good idea for a year ago but right now I'm not even letting people I'm confident are being responsible about COVID into my apartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I wonder if @CayceG is familiar with bars and restaurants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, sblfilms said: I wonder if @CayceG is familiar with bars and restaurants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, sblfilms said: I wonder if @CayceG is familiar with bars and restaurants? Those are kitchens and bathrooms, mix and match as you see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jason said: Big suburban second mortgage, third ex-wife energy here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbobo Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Big suburban second mortgage, third ex-wife energy here my basement bar goes in as soon the permit office gets off their ass and the home theater is slotted for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 A theater with lounge style seating sounds awesome actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I just finished building our fireplace surround/bookshelf/mantle this weekend. We are getting new couches in a few days to round out the living room. No surround system, as we aren't that big into sound though. The TV itself is plenty loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: "Recession" -- while being technically correct terminology -- really somewhat undersells a 40% contraction in GDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 No country will be spared the downturn, it’s really just a matter of how bad and for how long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, sblfilms said: No country will be spared the downturn, it’s really just a matter of how bad and for how long. So we can expect a stock market implosion on November 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jason said: So we can expect a stock market implosion on November 4? Only if Trump loses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I think we're up to around 50 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 A payroll tax cut will only help those with jobs lol But just give the damn tax cut, but make sure the other stuff in the bill doesn't suck, like $$$ for cities and states, keeping expanded UE, and checks probably wouldn't hurt since the UE stuff seems to be a goddamn mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: A payroll tax cut will only help those with jobs lol But just give the damn tax cut, but make sure the other stuff in the bill doesn't suck, like $$$ for cities and states, keeping expanded UE, and checks probably wouldn't hurt since the UE stuff seems to be a goddamn mess. A payroll tax cut also fucks Social Security, but I guess that doesn't matter when you're actively trying to kill tons of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jason said: A payroll tax cut also fucks Social Security, but I guess that doesn't matter when you're actively trying to kill tons of people. Know what else will fuck with social security? An extended economic depression because we didn't do enough during this crisis to make up for/mitigate the massive drop in demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Just send a second round of checks, only this time make it $10,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Know what else will fuck with social security? An extended economic depression because we didn't do enough during this crisis to make up for/mitigate the massive drop in demand Ooooooo speaking of which I wonder if we've entered a deflationary trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Know what else will fuck with social security? An extended economic depression because we didn't do enough during this crisis to make up for/mitigate the massive drop in demand Sure, but maybe fucking around with the taxes that fuck Social Security isn't the way to do when we have no problem handing over billions to companies and well-connected donors. 1 hour ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Ooooooo speaking of which I wonder if we've entered a deflationary trap "My bigly fortune will get worth an even biglier amount of money? Sounds great!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I don't disagree! But I wouldn't hold off necessary stimulus because there big dumb one is throwing a temper tantrum about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 As Congress tackles the second stimulus bill, Senator Kamala Harris again calls for $2000 a month. Quote Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), appearing on MSNBC, reiterated her support for a recurring $2,000 a month second stimulus check. “Together, with Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey, I’m proposing that we have not just that one-time check of $1,200,” Harris told MSNBC host Chris Hayes. “Through the course of this pandemic and crisis, we need to give people $2,000 a month as recurrent payments—people below a certain income level—to help them and sustain them through these months of crisis so at the end of it, they can get back up on their feet instead of falling deep deep deep into the crevices of this crisis. And, it does not make any sense, to your point, when we have Republicans in Congress who are standing in the way of supporting working people who have recently lost their jobs—[and] have every intention of working—when we can get through this crisis and [they] just need help from their government.” Quote Give up to $2,000 a month to anyone earning up to $120,000 per year. The monthly payment begins to phase out starting at $100,000 per year. Married couples who file jointly would receive up to $4,000. You can receive $2,000 for each dependent (maximum three dependents). The legislation would be retroactive to March 2020. Every U.S. resident can receive payment, regardless if they file taxes or have a Social Security number. The payments would last until three months after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarSolo Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Seriously, the fact that we haven’t done this yet is criminal. In fact, Biden’s first day in office should be signing this bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, MarSolo said: Seriously, the fact that we haven’t done this yet is criminal. In fact, Biden’s first day in office should be signing this bill. Be way too late by then, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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