u/spectacle-ar_failure

Anything of note planned for the weekend? Or any events of interest that people may/may not have heard about?

My plans at the moment are some housework/clear out the garage, and make some brownies for a family get together (Grandma's anniversary)

Weather outlook: Most of NI will experience rain over the weekend (sometimes heavy), particularly in the West and North (-west) with milder temps compared to last week.

The past week saw r/northernireland reach the world stage due to the horrific attack last Monday night, and follow up race riots in response to it.

We also got extra attention from some accounts elsewhere on social media that claimed we were censoring discussion, and calling for some users to brigade the subreddit.

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As a result of this the subreddit received 5.2million visitors (up 3.5m from normal) with the 3 highest days being:

June 9th: 1.5m total (145.6k unique)

June 10th: 1.4m total (123.8k unique)

June 11th: 737.5k total (93.7k unique)

For comparison June 8th had less that 305.3k total visitors (66.3k unique).

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The subreddit also saw nearly 29.6k comments (up 14.4k) and 506 posts (up 181).

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The mod team has worked pretty extensively the past week to try and contain as much of the discourse as possible, using tools available to us to avoid Reddit Admins jumping in and missing potential nuance/colloquialisms.

Some of these tools have relaxed, but can be reactivated depending on what we see on the subreddit, but just in case we miss things you are welcome to bring them to our attention using the report function.

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We've also issued close to 200 warning or permanent bans for intolerant/dog whistle comments, with some of the temporary bans expiring at the moment.

As mentioned in Rule 1: Don't be a Dick wiki, if you want to be a racist dick feel free to go elsewhere.

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It's been a bit of a busy week, but we're grateful for the support from a lot of our regular Craic Dealers, so thank you for bearing with us.

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>!Again, going a bit rogue with this post so if another mod wants to remove feel free to.!<

Edit to add:

If you have any feedback/suggestions you want to share, you are more than welcome to share it on this thread or by sending the modteam a modmail.

Was away in the states for a few weeks and driving a Rav4. Loved the size of it, and now my mk2 Sandero Stepway (which I still love) feels small.

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Eyeing up the current Duster and a local dealership has the 1.6 (140) Extreme full hybrid, while another dealership has the Journey trim with the same engine.

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Both are the older engine, but definitely full hybrid because of the automatic transmission, right?

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Other than heated seats/steering wheel, is there much clear difference in the two of them, and would you choose Extreme over Journey?

With the potential for further unrest this evening (and possibly into the coming days) this Megathread has been set up to post any important updates.

E.g. Service suspensions, road closures, or other information (e.g. shop closures/event cancellations, contact details for support services, etc.)

#This is not the place for commentary or discussion on any ongoing events, to minimise important updates being missed or buried in opinions/commentary/memes etc.

For any discussions please used the Commentary Megathread

Due to the planned protests this evening and potential for unrest (hopefully not), to keep the subreddit from ending up with multiple posts related to the same issue, there was a decision to open up a megathread.

From now and for the foreseeable, this thread is to be used for any protest/unrest related discussion, news etc.

This frees up the subreddit for business as usual posts not to be drowned out.

Currently visiting the US from Ireland and staying two nights this weekend in Columbus. (29/5 to 31/5)

Just looking some ideas of things to do over a short stay.

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Interests:

Museums

Outdoors (parks, walks/trails)

Novelty/Quirky sights

Eateries - Preference for veggie/plant based food, but open to suggestions

Into Twenty One Pilots (a little bit) so I'm also toying with checking out some music video spots.

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Misc/extra details:

Solo traveller. (31m in case that helps with suggestions)

Staying in the Airport area. Have a rental car, but happy to use public transport/walk if that would be easier for navigating.

Travelling up from DC with an overnight in Morgantown. So if any additional tips/suggestions for things to stop and see on that drive I'd be grateful.

Then heading up to Cleveland after my stay.

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Thanks in advance.

Handed in my Master's write up earlier this week, so I'm ready for this weekend!

Kicked it off by treating myself to some Star Wars Lego earlier (May 4th offers), and now eyeing up getting one of the *Galactic Mandalorian* meals in Burger King. Not sure about this evening, but maybe at some point over the weekend.

Sunday looks like meeting up with some friends after they finish the marathon, so tomorrow might involve making a banner/sign.

And planning to watch at least one Star Wars movie, especially on Monday evening.

What about you, any plans?