#4326819 - 01/08/17 08:28 AM
Re: UBER
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Meatsheild
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there no more dodgy than any other cab company! (which despite what they say, they are!)
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#4327120 - 01/09/17 11:07 AM
Re: UBER
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They track you even when you are not using them. If that doesn't bother you then you are good to go. So does most apps companies... ever look at what they want access to on your phone and think "wtf do you need THAT info for?!?!" Welcome to consensual super-spying! Today apps are more like a stalking ex than a harmless trinket for your enjoyment. Did you hear about facebook? They now are identifying and tracking people who never signed up!!!! And they have facial recognition for any photos and vid on their site. So when "Amy" uploads a pic of the big party, facebook knows you "John Crampus of Wisconsin, son of D Garry and Marry Crampus of Florida", are talking to "Little Dave".
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#4327123 - 01/09/17 11:47 AM
Re: UBER
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PanzerMeyer
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there no more dodgy than any other cab company! (which despite what they say, they are!) At least in my area UBER is about half the cost of a taxi. I only use them though when I have to go to the airport.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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#4327124 - 01/09/17 11:48 AM
Re: UBER
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PanzerMeyer
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They track you even when you are not using them. If that doesn't bother you then you are good to go. Only if you give the app permission to use that feature. Just turn off the "location services" function on your phone and you're fine.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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#4327125 - 01/09/17 11:50 AM
Re: UBER
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PanzerMeyer
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I know one and they tell me how UBER is continually squeezing them more and more. It is an awful company with a good service. I'm truly shocked. I thought all of these "progressive" Silicon Valley companies were supposed to be different....
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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#4327224 - 01/09/17 04:21 PM
Re: UBER
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Jedi Master
Entil'zha
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Entil'zha
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Every company is about paying its people as little as it can so the owners and/or shareholders can collect their big bucks. Those companies out there just practice self-delusion on top of it.
My wife's uncle started driving for Uber. He has PTSD and went from making $100k+ selling cars to being unable to be in large crowds anymore. He likes Uber because he can work for as much or little as he likes and as long as he doesn't exceed what he can make to still collect disability (I think it's $700/month?) he can work.
He also commented on the tipping thing, apparently the Uber app in some areas (like here) doesn't offer tipping, so I think he set up square or something else so people can. He even put a little sign up that says something like "tipping not required but appreciated, God bless". He said maybe a quarter of the rides tip, which isn't great, but it's still better than nothing.
The Jedi Master
The anteater is wearing the bagel because he's a reindeer princess. -- my 4 yr old daughter
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#4327495 - 01/10/17 04:48 AM
Re: UBER
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LB
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there no more dodgy than any other cab company! (which despite what they say, they are!) At least in my area UBER is about half the cost of a taxi. I only use them though when I have to go to the airport. Can confirm. I just pulled up a taxi fare calculator for my area so for my trip both ways ... Taxi: $164 ... UBER: $78! Thatll get us there and back safely without breaking the bank! @Everyone ... thanks for the info @Jedi ... sorry to hear about your uncles PTSD and thanks for the more in-depth tipping advice.
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#4327550 - 01/10/17 12:29 PM
Re: UBER
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PanzerMeyer
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Who has cash? Kids stole all mine. Just read a report that the average cost of raising a middle class child in the US is about 225k.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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#4327592 - 01/10/17 03:05 PM
Re: UBER
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Jedi Master
Entil'zha
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Entil'zha
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Cash is nice because there are no fees, unlike using many of these apps which all want a cut. Considering you're usually only tipping a few bucks anyway, just carry some singles or fives!
The Jedi Master
The anteater is wearing the bagel because he's a reindeer princess. -- my 4 yr old daughter
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