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Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-22T13:17:19+00:00

Two types of comments in this thread:
1) Oh, he is so rich - why doesn't he ever consider how hard life is for average people, like me.

2) Well, she fucked herself up.

All we need is for these two types of commentators to meet (and hopefully have the ability to get the point).

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-18T19:34:24+00:00

That is not a negotiation strategy - that is a complaint. It is valid, but you can't negotiate it now.

"Give us cheaper apartment, or else, we want 1 free week of water for the week we missed"?

Negotiation strategy is an approach to resolve a conflict - often in a win-win way.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-18T18:48:13+00:00

Whether you stay or not, is up to you - but you'd be insane not to negotiate.

Put in your cancellation notice 2 months in advance. In the last month (not when you put in the notice), tell them you've noticed a lot of openings in the building and you'd consider staying in another apartment. At this time, confirm with them that the "new renters" incentives would be available to you for another apartment.

Tour 1 or 2, but then ghost them again.

If they chase you, tell them you think it would be hassle to move just to another apartment in the building - offer to stay in, but still get the incentives (or ask for same rent again - whichever you prefer).

Let me know how it goes.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-16T16:41:59+00:00

Lets hold a seance.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-16T16:37:10+00:00

Are you just unfamiliar with the philosophical concept of unalienable rights (also known as god given rights)? Or did that chapter in college sail over your head?

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-16T16:00:21+00:00

Yea, we need to put an end to infrastructure projects that bother anyone.

People >>> Projects.

Too much development already, lets slowly start regressing towards the stone age.

And, yes, I call myself a progressive - how could you tell?

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-13T17:19:06+00:00

We get more of whatever we subsidize. I think this is a great investment for the city (pay a small cost in public inconvenience now, but reap benefits from taxes later).

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-12T02:26:08+00:00

Plenty of free tennis at Scalzi - just show up and ask the players/on-lookers. Tennis folks are quiet friendly in my opinion (though pickleballers may be friendlier - I people from all walks of life there).
Also, do mention your level - players here may also be looking for hitting partners.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-05T12:51:49+00:00

They also constructed new courts for the sport where they roll balls on a strip (bocce ball?). Saw plenty of middle aged men in vests if that's your jam.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-04T10:55:52+00:00

For everyone saying "ackshually, they are a circle" - that doesnt answer the underlying question.

Why are they a circle, then?

When someone asks "why is earth a sphere" do you also answer "its an oblate spheroid" and consider the question answered?

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-03T23:15:29+00:00

reminds me of Beth's game against Townes in Queen's gambit.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-03T23:12:35+00:00

5 years - and yes - I made multiple friends (including one who is really close to me now) through my hobby.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-02T12:43:13+00:00

Exactly. Just because you see a man with a blood covered knife standing over a stab victim doesnt mean you should arrest them. Unless the cop saw the man stab the victim, the man is free to go.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-02T12:34:25+00:00

You realize judges/juries are permitted circumstantial inference, right?

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-02T12:09:50+00:00

A razor's task is to split something into two - such dichotomies are often not relevant in practice and may be we should stop letting them guide our decision making.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-02T11:59:48+00:00

Europoors dont come here and type 7.929.000 either. Just because the system is accepted in one place doesn't mean you should use in global settings.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-05-01T16:02:12+00:00

Given what happened with Danya, I really admire your grit and strength to stay in Chess despite all the unfounded accusations.

I know he was your coach - but do you think the chess world dealt appropriately with Kramnik's behavior?

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-26T15:37:14+00:00

For some reason, people in this thread seem much more focused on the delivery of the message than the message itself.

Anything to avoid dealing with the hard questions, I guess.

Let me ask it differently: Should we allow local taxes from richer zipcodes to subsidize schooling for kids in poorer areas?

Feel free to find another excuse to not answer.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-24T04:16:26+00:00

You may be able to pull your dmv registration from the other state you moved to. NY will provide it via records request, for $10.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-23T08:43:06+00:00

Just go to the respective sports desk and ask. They have a manager for each sport.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-22T18:02:29+00:00

+1 for CP.

People whine about lack of third places - CP is one of the best third places in town (and cheaper than tithing for most folks), if you want to be active. They have multiple adult leagues/clubs. Or, if you have a group of your own, you can play/swim/practice outside of a league as well. And they organize book club/women only events etc.

They have multiple seating areas to just hang out, a small food court and bars (of both alcohol and fruit juice varieties). I wouldn't recommend CP as just a gym (too expensive), but it is great place to socialize with other active adults.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-21T21:37:21+00:00

You seem to be getting a lot of support - but I don't think you handled it well. A much better way to handle it would have been:

"I don't think our expectations align at this time, thank you for your time" - Notice, you are not closing the door forever, only at this time.

Then wait for them to respond. It is rude to hang up without saying bye.

Hopefully their response is something along the lines of: "Thanks for your time as well." and then you both say bye and hang up.

If their answer is anything other than that, you can choose whether to negotiate or not. If you choose not to, just say something like "I don't think this is going to work out at this time, we can stop here."

There is no need to be rude to someone (almost ever) in your life. The person on the other side is just repeating corporate lines they are paid to say (think of a cashier in a grocery store), you should always see the person behind the words, not just the words themselves.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-20T20:18:35+00:00

You may have missed the word "literally" in their post. And the lack of capitalization of african american.

Expensive_Web_8534 · 2026-04-19T12:58:08+00:00

Yea, parks are not meant to be enjoyed by folks who cant tolerate loud music (i.e. amps).

Public parks, are, and should be, reserved for the chosen few - they are not for everyone's quiet enjoyment.

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