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It is hysterical that you threatened to sue your impoverished parents while being completely dependent upon them. "Mom, I'm suing you for destruction of personal property, character assassination and the breaking of my heart! *slams door*" Your parents have every right to set whatever kind of rule they want to on the media allowed in their home. They're certainly doing themselves no favors by having two non-working adults living with them, eating their food and running up utilities, especially when they are also struggling to get by. You and Danny owe your parents a huge apology; go hug your mom and watch a Disney movie with her or something.
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You know you're a manchild when non-religious goons are more respectful of your parents' beliefs than you are. OP, maybe you should ban yourself and get your mom an account here instead. We'll be nicer to her and give her some great advice in her upcoming E/N thread, "My Adult Children Are Ruining My Life."
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I don't understand why the OP's mother should have to compromise about anything, ever. Her house, her rules. You're an adult; if you don't like it, couch surf or go to a shelter. Otherwise, use it as motivation for why you need to grow up. There is no reason why she should have to feel whatever it is that she feels when "dirty imagery" or whatever winds up in her home. It's her home and she's paying for it, and she has no obligation to care for her adult children. OP's parents are making huge sacrifices in their own lives to take care of their children; there is absolutely no reason why those children cannot make small sacrifices to keep the peace.
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So far the only real arguments I'm seeing against the mom's behavior are, "it's not fair;" "she's a bigot;" "she has no right to act like X;" "property ownership doesn't mean you can X..." But those are all arguments based on feelings, not facts. It has nothing to do with whether or not being a bigot is okay (it isn't). It is simply that this is her home, her property, and she is generously offering her adult children a space within it. Does her behavior suck? Sure. But is she entitled to make whatever rules she wishes in order to stay there? Emphatically yes. Granted the economy is hard, life sucks, yadda yadda, but none of that changes her right to enforce whatever rules she cares to on her property. She is not obligated to create an environment wherein the OP and his brother are comfortable. All of this 'implicit understanding' stuff is nonsense. She has no obligations here. Also, it's silly to assume that just because people disagree with the OP, like I do, that they're anti-unemployed or just want to find an excuse to rag on him or whatever. I'm currently unemployed due to disability, and I couch-surfed in my teens and early 20's. Just because I disagree with the OP does not mean I haven't been there or that I have some hosed up "dem poors" attitude. bunnybean fucked around with this message at 02:30 on Feb 1, 2013 |
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Gnack posted:I wish everyone tackled every problem with stone cold logic and a complete disregard for how people might feel. 
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Feb 1, 2013 02:43
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Namarrgon posted:For the vast majority of human existence slavery was accepted. Does not mean we consider it the right thing to do now. I mean, just for a moment, really try to consider what you just did and truly justify it. Imagine yourself approaching someone who has actually been victimized by oppressive racism and the enslavement of their entire race and saying to them, "Ah, friend, I know what you're going through. I knew an adult man on the internet once whose parents wouldn't let him consume naughty media in their home. Truly, these are dark times."
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turnways posted:Also I like how you think two women kissing in a non-pornographic context is "naughty." That says a lot.
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Namarrgon posted:The point was that "you accepted it in the past so accept it now" is a stupid statement. So I come up with a ridiculous example to show how stupid it is. Instead of going on about how unfair my example is and how much of a terrible person I am for writing it out maybe you could address the actual issue? cda posted:Like queer folks can't internalize homophobia
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Fabulist posted:Ben, if you're still spending as much time down at the bar flirting with those girls you always expected me to remember the names of, stop going so frequently. It was 2-3+ times a week before I blocked you. You're a nice dude, but you're immature, which really isn't surprising considering your situation. How do you know OP, if I might ask?
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Bro, you've got a BA in English Literature from what I assume to be an ordinary college; you're not a bio-engineer or a doctor or whatever. You're not overqualified for McDonald's. Everybody and their mother has a BA these days or is working towards one, including many people in retail positions. reflex posted:And for gently caress's sake, you have an English degree and can't spell regardless or use decent grammar? Proofread your poo poo because you have no idea how oblivious it makes you come off as. reflex posted:Can someone really be overqualified for a job if that person cannot land a job that he thinks he is qualified for?
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Feb 5, 2013 18:43
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You know saying "no" is an option, right? And why would you make the loan contingent on being paid when he finds a job? A loan company wouldn't do that. You have 90 days. Boom.
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Namarrgon posted:Drop off a resume at the hospital. "Mom almost died." "NO loving EXCUSES BENNY"
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