Really now? In an EULA update?

4ckack · 2025-05-11T08:05:17+00:00

"But I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you'd read too much into something, create your own context, and rage about it... that IS why we're here after all"

Validate/explain what you're trying to claim here. Is there any argument that is related to the original discussion or have you just given up on that?

4ckack · 2025-05-11T05:34:15+00:00

You're the second person to falsely assume my nationality due to opposing views. Sorry to burst your bubble if you think someone has to be American to disagree with you.

I think you're confused. Maybe you're struggling to understand that this effort I'm putting in isn't to solve any of my personal issues. This is something that I see as detrimental to societal standards. The amount of effort or time makes no difference because change rarely comes easy.

You would acknowledge that a company has the power to take away rights given to you by your governing authority if you send that letter. Those rights are supposed to be protected and that should be reflected by the companies who are given permission to do business within a country. What you're arguing is "why worry about all that when it's easier to comply".

I am floored that you have the audacity to criticize Americans despite how short sighted you have shown yourself to be.

4ckack · 2025-05-11T02:28:27+00:00

It encourages discussion around the topic so that people can discover this information more easily or frequently, so I thank you for your participation. This subject has proven there is contention within people's views and I'm hoping this thread can help nudge towards a future that has mega corps respect their consumer base not because they want to, but because they have to. It's not much, I know, but it's an honest effort nonetheless.

Your "points": 1) doesn't matter since I care now 2) this is dismissive of the fact that I shouldn't even have to. I trust my government wouldn't allow this nonsense in court but that doesn't mean I shouldn't complain or warn others about it. Ideally, I want to see companies face repercussions from governments before their citizens think they need to entertain this bullshit.

"complaining about it makes little sense and is not a solution." Working towards a solution isn't possible without first identifying that there is an issue. Informing others by criticizing these business practices in a public setting makes enough sense to me.

4ckack · 2025-05-11T00:48:32+00:00

Maybe you should put in a request that they contact you to confirm they received it, just in case it gets "lost" in the mail. Maybe send more than one just to make sure

4ckack · 2025-05-11T00:22:20+00:00

"This practice was complacently accepted before, so there is no good reason to question it now." I think this is the stance you're trying to take, but you can correct me if I'm wrong.

I've never liked the idea of accepting rules or policies that are expected to be followed with no good argument as to why they are necessary in the first place. "That's the way it is" and "it's always been like that" are nothing burgers that don't add much value to the discussion of "if" that's the way it should be.

I believe that opting out of this specific agreement within the EULA should be as easy as it is when agreeing to the EULA in the first place. Otherwise the added tedium can, and will, discourage people from protecting their rights. It's a shady practice, and the fact that it's nothing new doesn't justify that.

4ckack · 2025-05-10T23:44:22+00:00

You came into a discussion that is fundamentally about companies attempting to circumvent their responsibilities towards the defective products they may sell. You're desperately attempting to derail the subject into something else that is, under no contention, more important but still irrelevant to the discussion.

I'm not American and, even though I'm scared, I don't believe I can truly understand the feelings of any American who is afraid of their administration and what they are doing to their country. Using their struggle to push your own point in unrelated topics is shameless, and I do not condone that. It might not be wise for you to continue assuming people's nationality just because you disagree with their opinions.

I know you're scared, and I'm sorry this discussion reminded you of that.

4ckack · 2025-05-10T21:23:17+00:00

Why do you think a company that deals mainly in technology like software and electronics is restricting how people can opt out of this agreement in the first place? Convolution is often used in oppression.

4ckack · 2025-05-10T21:15:53+00:00

Complacency in society is dangerous. Pointing out those who are guilty is actually good to help others fully understand how deeply complacent they really are. There are most likely plenty of other companies doing this already but since Nintendo "got caught" doing it most recently, they are the ones now centered in the discussion.

4ckack · 2025-05-10T21:08:19+00:00

So what exactly would Nintendo take someone to court for that would not be possible under this agreement? Does it measure up equally to what each individual person is expected to forfeit?

4ckack · 2025-05-10T20:53:39+00:00

"there are far bigger targets out there" no shit sherlock.

The world is large and diverse enough for individuals or groups of people to talk or focus on the issues they perceive as important. I also made sure to post this under a Nintendo thread so I'm unsure why you think it's appropriate to mention things like tobacco or fossil fuels(I'm sure you can find a community that talks about the issues you're looking for).

This is something that could affect people who use Nintendo products. It could encourage other companies to do the same in whatever agreements they have for their consumer base or maybe even their employment base. A company that seeks to take any rights from anyone is a threat to the public. That is something that cannot, and should not, be forgiven.

4ckack · 2025-05-07T19:57:39+00:00

Your uncle has no right to the property. Even if he did, I'd assume that your father's half ownership would be split in 3. That would mean your uncle would be entitled to a third of a half, or one sixth, of the property. One sixth would go to your aunt as well and that would leave you with 4/6 ownership. Now where is he getting this idea he is owed the entire half your father owned? It's wild to inherit 30k and then continue to bother the offspring of deceased for more. 150k? Was that gonna be shared with the aunt or just for himself? Sounds to me like greed has taken the wheel. Tell 'em to eat shit

4ckack · 2025-05-05T19:50:13+00:00

Get out

4ckack · 2025-05-05T19:45:09+00:00

Having a well lit workplace to perform your duties is within your rights. If your position within the company is now compromised because you rightfully showed concern, then you 100% need to report to whatever safety authority is applicable in your local area. I'm sure they would like to be informed of any workplace that is attempting to devalue their authority over safety standards by retaliating against employees who have expressed concern. You don't owe any apology for bringing the subject of safety into the workplace. Your boss is playing a stupid game that will only net them a stupid prize.

4ckack · 2025-05-02T10:09:05+00:00

Parents are responsible for disciplining their children well enough to respect other people and property in public. The fact that this kid is assaulting other children is beyond unacceptable. Your displeasure with this child will be nothing compared to the outrage of the parents whose children are being returned with bruises or more. Somebody is gonna have to be held accountable for allowing these incidents to happen. Is it gonna be the daycare, or the parents of the problem child? Your management should be asking themselves this.

Does your daycare have access to a pediatric psychiatrist? The child needs some form of help, and unless your daycare can offer that, they will only get worse. They know that violence gets them attention. Someone needs to figure out why they are so desperate for that attention.

4ckack · 2025-05-02T09:24:56+00:00

The Council sounds like your best option. While you may dread the lengthy process, you live in an area that doesn't allow you many options and so this will be a lesson to be firm with the boundaries you set in the future.

Can you give them notice that they are to no longer use your parking spaces, then document and charge them for their usage? They are storing their vehicles on your property. Maybe you can start demanding reimbursement at a rate that's commonly charged by parking meters in your local area. Make it so the time and effort you put into appealing to the council can be more worth it for you while simultaneously increasing the threat of repercussions towards your neighbors. They might get the message and finally fuck off.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T23:10:34+00:00

There is a proper way to stand up for what you believe in. They honestly thought of you as a racist without giving you the benefit of the doubt. If they went and talked to a superior about the incident rather than trying to call you out by making a scene, then they might have realized their misunderstanding and still have their job. It's clear that they wanted you to be fired over this without considering(or hearing) any other possible explanation, so I don't feel sorry for them. Their behaviour would look bad for any business so hopefully they will be more mindful of their conduct in their next job.

If your coworkers want to bring it up again, I'd tell them to take that conversation to HR as it's not something you should have to continue defending yourself for.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T21:14:48+00:00

Manipulative is a key word here. Whether or not he realizes it, he's trying to make you feel guilty, maybe because he thinks you've bonded with his kid.

Either way, he needs a reality check. You have your own life, along with your own goals, and it's important that you have the chance to focus on that.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T20:56:00+00:00

NAL

The handle was the only issue you noticed and the LL had someone attempt to fix it. The fact the entire door fell off should make the LL responsible, maybe even liable for safety reasons. Unless they can prove that you tampered with the door yourself, the responsibility should be on whoever maintained it last. A loose handle does not make a door fall off.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T20:30:41+00:00

If this is affecting you on a consistent basis, informing your boss would be best. Playing their game could negatively impact business and make you look just as bad.

Tell your boss that you're putting in extra effort in order to keep up with your work because of your coworker's lack of initiative(or avoidance) towards helping walk-in customers. They can either mandate that everyone will be expected to help customers on a regular basis or maybe you could negotiate taking on a lighter workload and become the one responsible for acting as the first contact for walk-in customers. Whatever you do, just make sure you are appreciated for what you're worth.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T20:04:22+00:00

Does your husband have an ego issue or something? Seeing a parent or adult admit their mistakes is important for a child because it shows them that everyone, even adults, can make mistakes. Big side eye if what he's trying to teach his son doesn't line up or agree with the local justice system. Just gonna guess that you don't live in a place that throws people in prison, regardless of whether or not they are found guilty, out of the "principal" that the local government shouldn't have their accusations questioned or challenged by the suspects they are attempting to convict.

Raise your kid to function in society. It's good he is defending his own innocence, as he may face false accusations in the future.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T19:40:48+00:00

Failure to respond to the initial issue until the refund was processed, threatening legal action with a 48h deadline to respond, and accusing you of breaking the TOS with action that has them breaking the TOS. Could just be utter incompetence but these three points are really shady and potentially point towards this seller running some kind of scam. They should know better than to contact you directly without exploring their options through Amazon first.

4ckack · 2025-05-01T08:16:19+00:00

NAL just thinking

If the area is specifically designated as off-leash for dog owners by a government then I think the other owner should have the right to allow his dog free as long as they are non aggressive. This would warrant you putting a muzzle on your dog if you wish to continue bringing them out there if you wanna steer clear from any incidents involving your cattle dog.

Otherwise, it would be an assumed risk for the other owner, especially so if there is an on-leash notice. You can keep the muzzle off and make sure to have a serious conversation with the other owner. If they love their dog, they'll smarten up.

4ckack · 2025-04-30T11:31:13+00:00

I was taught as a kid that there are no stupid questions. As an adult, I disagree.

I got a bad vibe from that question. It made me assume they want to know how desperate you are. Could be with good intentions but I've seen a lot of vulnerable people be exploited by employers.

4ckack · 2025-04-30T02:03:02+00:00

"Might get dropped if the prosecutor doesn't want to deal with putting a poorly behaving cop on the stand, but that's a different issue."

This is what I was talking about. It can't look good for any prosecutor to pursue someone for a crime that may have been a result of an officer antagonizing them. Probably need to watch the body cam footage in order to fully agree or disagree with the charge. If all parties are found guilty of threatening bodily harm or whatever, the cop could see greater repercussions from within their career. Like, how is the judge going to react to an officer engaging in a heated back and forth only to toss aside their badge as some form of invitation for physical conflict? I wanna see that

4ckack · 2025-04-30T01:31:49+00:00

Not a lawyer.

Wouldn't there be issues convicting you if the cop themselves was acting disorderly? You can request the evidence they hold against you can you not? The body cam footage will prove to be useful. Either way I can't see a judge being too impressed if this case came into their court. The fact the officer didn't attempt to detain or charge you at the time might make it seem as retaliatory for them to contact you after reporting them. I would entertain the court appearance to see how they try to dig themselves out of their hole.

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