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1 year agoWithout detailed knowledge about tree logging, that looks to be too clean cut, when working in a storm.
From the article:
“Locals said they heard nothing during the night due to high winds from Storm Agnes – and woke to find the tree split from its stump.”
I would not call that a “split”.
You also need some heavy gear to fell that kind of tree, the dia of sycamore tree trunk is wide. The blade would stuck in the saw line due to the inclination of the tree. Also you would need a vehicle to get all gear there plus extra fuel if required.
Think middle of night, during a storm, also you don’t need a storm to be windy there.
Really 16 year old only?
These are private companies that are govern and controlled by commercial incentives. And are in their all right to do so. The users are always free to change service.
But as always, conviniance beats everything. Most people don’t care or are not ready to go back. E.g. use mp3s and manually upload files to choosen device or if even supported. aux contact that was removed. Music and movie resolution loss due to streaming most people don’t care… They are frustrated when the airpod doesn’t work with Android device accept the situation and go along with their lives. Most western people download their games and do not think for a second that all games are useless when an new device is announced and the company can resell same game again even thought if thought from design to be back compatible.
Censorship are applicable for governments enforcing laws and regulations that impact what you are allowed to do or say which in many parts of the world unconstitutional. If people even put an ounce of energy to complain on their governmentns that they do on companies we would live in a better world.