5 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Wrong, the people that will FOMO already did. Oncee someone makes up their mind it is hard to change it even if you provide facts that counter what they based their decision on.  The reason the CDC squashed the Pfizer booster was not because that it isn’t needed for the elderly, those with comorbidities, or those that did not have an immune response, but because they are having a hard enough time getting people to take the 2 shot regime that once they hear that a third dose will be required it will make them even less likely to get onboard.
 

The unvaccinated hearing the rate of breakthrough cases increasing, even though they are not causing hospitalizations and deaths, also makes them less likely to get vaccinated. In the USA the vaccine is now readily available so if one was to  have wanted it they would have gotten it. The only thing that will change their mind now is having a personal experience with a loved one or someone they personally know dying from or becoming very ill from Covid. If not is still just an illness that they can live with and in their minds the vaccine can do more harm or they are conforming. 

There has been upticks in new vaccinations in the states w/ previous lowest vaccination rates...so people's minds are changing (mainly due to Delta fears)

there's still a ton on the fence though...and if there's a rush of vaccinated folks getting their 3rd shot and "rumors" of potential scarcity...those on the fence will jump to get theirs.

we are talking scales of millions...so even if "most" this or that...significant numbers (tens to hundreds of thousands) may change their minds.

 

My friends that got the break thru cases still haven't had their sense of smell/taste return after weeks...that's not something minor.  It's enough incentive to get the booster for many, IMO.

The most "reasonable" concern is the long term effects which is not known for obvious reasons.  For those who already got a shot, many won't hesitate to get a booster because they are already "all-in" so their mentality is vastly different.

16 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

mainly due to Delta fears

Fear yes, but FOMO no. And you know where that fear comes from, 2 places, knowing someone who has died or become severely ill from covid and the media. 

I think there's a lot of fear mongering going on trying to make people afraid. When I go out and do stuff (I have mostly been going about my life as it was pre-covid for months now), I don't think about the delta variant of COVID. If I get it, I get it, but no sense in worrying about it and upending my life over it. Everyone can do whatever they feel is best for them, but I'm going to keep living my life. I refuse to live in fear over something that may or may not happen. 

Ordered Seinfeld on release night and it still has not shipped, in warehouse...

17 minutes ago, RightDwigt said:

Ordered Seinfeld on release night and it still has not shipped, in warehouse...

Same, my Kenny Rogers is roast’n. 

1 hour ago, exciter1 said:

Same, my Kenny Rogers is roast’n. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-DC-Comics-Super-Heroes-Batman-Batwing-and-The-Riddler-Heist-76120-489-Pieces/565887730

57 minutes ago, Bricklectic said:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-DC-Comics-Super-Heroes-Batman-Batwing-and-The-Riddler-Heist-76120-489-Pieces/565887730

Does it matter if I think the vehicles in this set are some great value?  Those are 3 nice vehicles.

7 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Does it matter if I think the vehicles in this set are some great value?  Those are 3 nice vehicles.

Yes - It really does matter.

9 minutes ago, KShine said:

Yes - It really does matter.

That's what I said!

1 hour ago, Bricklectic said:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-DC-Comics-Super-Heroes-Batman-Batwing-and-The-Riddler-Heist-76120-489-Pieces/565887730

love the set. love it so much i have 1000 of them. walmarts never ending supply is the issue. 

Does it matter if I think the vehicles in this set are some great value?  Those are 3 nice vehicles.

That helicopter is the exact same copter as the 66 Batcave copter, just recolored.

3 hours ago, Bricklectic said:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-DC-Comics-Super-Heroes-Batman-Batwing-and-The-Riddler-Heist-76120-489-Pieces/565887730

It just downed on me, why does Shazam need to be involved in regular Riddler heist ?  The Batwing is already fast enough to handle that green helicopter (the LEGO Batman 2 video games established that a long time ago).  Rogues like Gorilla Grodd or Mr. Freeze may give Shazam a bit of a challenge, but what can the Riddler do?  Annoy him with riddles?

 

It just downed on me, why does Shazam need to be involved in regular Riddler heist ?  The Batwing is already fast enough to handle that green helicopter (the LEGO Batman 2 video games established that a long time ago).  Rogues like Gorilla Grodd or Mr. Freeze may give Shazam a bit of a challenge, but what can the Riddler do?  Annoy him with riddles? [emoji3]
 

And he’s got the Wisdom of Solomon too!

Going to keep complaining here. Seinfeld ordered 7/20 (last Tuesday) at midnight; still no movement. Got a generic email. Also to note their year+ long crisis message that's been up forever... "very high volumes of orders."

2 minutes ago, RightDwigt said:

Going to keep complaining here. Seinfeld ordered 7/20 (last Tuesday) at midnight; still no movement. Got a generic email. Also to note their year+ long crisis message that's been up forever... "very high volumes of orders."

Got the same email.

30 minutes ago, RightDwigt said:

Going to keep complaining here. Seinfeld ordered 7/20 (last Tuesday) at midnight; still no movement. Got a generic email. Also to note their year+ long crisis message that's been up forever... "very high volumes of orders."

I've noticed when you receive this message, they are usually shipped within 24 hours.

1 minute ago, exciter1 said:

I've noticed when you receive this message, they are usually shipped within 24 hours.

Thanks that's good to know. Managed to get a chat going and they said more than once "we've had a high volume of orders" with no more explanation. Okay LEGO... I'm like a beaten dog who keeps coming back to the owner... finger on the trigger for the gunship. Every time I tell myself maybe I should vote no with my wallet for once.

19 minutes ago, RightDwigt said:

Thanks that's good to know. Managed to get a chat going and they said more than once "we've had a high volume of orders" with no more explanation. Okay LEGO... I'm like a beaten dog who keeps coming back to the owner... finger on the trigger for the gunship. Every time I tell myself maybe I should vote no with my wallet for once.

On 7/21/2021 at 11:25 AM, Alpinemaps said:

Maybe this will distract us….

I’d like to complain about my a**hole of a boss. He just became my boss in January.

The good news is I start a new job in less than two weeks.

The complaint is the living hell he is making my life right now. My anxiety hasn’t been this high in years.

I know the light is at the end of the tunnel, but if there is a petty little thing he can do to make my life hell, he’s doing it.

Wish I had no more complaints, but I'm back for more.

Basically, made a doctor's appointment for this morning.  Told him I was going.  He said no.  I said I'm going.  I went to said appointment.  Got a note from my doctor that excuses me through the end of this week (basically to my last day).

He wrote back that he's going to mark me Unexcused Absence (e.g., I won't get paid), and that he's going to consult HR about further disciplinary actions.

My union said, "oh, no he's not" 

40 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

Wish I had no more complaints, but I'm back for more.

Basically, made a doctor's appointment for this morning.  Told him I was going.  He said no.  I said I'm going.  I went to said appointment.  Got a note from my doctor that excuses me through the end of this week (basically to my last day).

He wrote back that he's going to mark me Unexcused Absence (e.g., I won't get paid), and that he's going to consult HR about further disciplinary actions.

My union said, "oh, no he's not" 

Dude sounds like a real tool.

5 hours ago, Jackson said:

Dude sounds like a real tool.

I've always said that "if everyone around you is the asshole, it's time to look in the mirror."

There's four of us in my office, and one of my coworkers just told me he got written up today, too.  So somehow, 50% of the people in the office only act in bad behavior.  Hmm...

Finally got around to opening and starting to build the 42083 Chiron I've had for a couple of years now. Bought it as an opened but unbuilt duplicate on FBM. Started to smell a rat very quickly, and sure enough the set is bogus bricks, but put inside the legit box (plus inner boxes) with the real Lego instruction manuals (so as to allay any initial concerns before buying). The clutch of the bricks is not good, and the sticker sheet looks crap ('Bugati', for example). Absolutely furious. Can't imagine I'll be able to do anything about this given that it's so long since I bought it. Paid in cash of course.

3 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

 Bought it as an opened but unbuilt duplicate on FBM. 

was this how it was advertised?

9 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

was this how it was advertised?

Sorry poor wording there, I meant a duplicate gift / purchase.