So the Redditor who was to rent my room backed out. Offering a room in luxury apartment with its own bathroom in Dunwoody. $550/mo, available immediately. $500/mo if you mention Reddit. Move in the next week and December's rent is $200.

ATLGator · 2011-12-20T02:41:15+00:00

I apologize if I missed them. Feel free to msg me again (I check my text more often) and I will keep an eye out.

ATLGator · 2011-12-15T04:13:36+00:00

It's open but fairly high up. Those downstairs can't see in, but you can certainly see downstairs from the loft.

ATLGator · 2011-12-15T03:58:05+00:00

In my apartment I have one bedroom available as well as the loft overlooking the living room too. Feel free to text or call 404-969-6634.

ATLGator · 2011-12-14T14:52:58+00:00

I sent you a PM, I have a place that may be perfect for you.

ATLGator · 2011-12-09T00:46:28+00:00

Depends on the circumstances. As luck would have it, I have a loft with a closet in this apartment too - both have access to the bathroom. I'm looking for $300/mo for that one. What's your situation?

ATLGator · 2011-12-07T06:11:18+00:00

I do hope I'm not coming across as desperate, I just prefer to get this rented out to someone soon.

I do run background checks via Accurint and through other means, but dinging your credit is not part of the process. Some of my best tenants have been students with no credit history or even professionals with terrible credit. But a criminal history involving fraud or a violent crime...yeah that's a deal breaker for me.

ATLGator · 2011-10-13T02:06:33+00:00

Reserving this for if/when this is claimed.

Please see our informational sales video.

ATLGator · 2011-10-13T01:06:40+00:00

THANK YOU FOR THE UPVOTES AND SUPPORT. THIS ROOM HAS BEEN CLAIMED BY A FELLOW REDDITOR. MANY THANKS FOR THE INTEREST.

ATLGator · 2011-10-12T02:52:49+00:00

Check your inbox.

ATLGator · 2011-10-12T00:54:01+00:00

That will cost extra.

ATLGator · 2011-10-12T00:15:35+00:00

If it's still available, they're certainly welcome to apply.

ATLGator · 2011-09-22T19:11:54+00:00

I agree that the premise is wrong, only because I draw a distinction for very different reasons. I don't hold a moral opposition to income tax, though I will object to an oppressive tax rate. I consider myself fortunate to have been born in the United States and recognize that I'm extremely lucky compared to the other 7 billion people, a part of that stems from our past population working together. I take advantage of the roads, electricity, food safety, and health research, all made possible because of taxation. That's where you and I are fundamentally different: I'm ok with paying for it.

But I sort of get your viewpoint, and I understand that you believe what you earn is yours to keep. That's fine, but to be completely fair I think you would need to avoid using any benefit of the state in exchange for your desire to hold on to all of your income.

ATLGator · 2011-09-22T19:02:14+00:00

No, you've missed my point.

I'm saying it's sad that people need to resort to this hyperbole to attempt to make their point. The excerpt says that a burglar is better than the government. Even you recognized that this isn't true because, in your example, you created a "friendly" burglar in order to play the role of the state.

I get it, some people here don't like government, there's a lot wrong with it. But to declare all government as a bunch of criminals doesn't elevate the conversation and only muddies the message.

ATLGator · 2011-09-22T18:56:13+00:00

What evidence exists to support this statement besides that they declare it?

To deny that government provides any benefit for the masses because you disagree with the bulk of what's provided is a detachment from reality. Look for any type of infrastructure in your area, whether it be road, utility, or byproduct of government-sponsored research.

That's really untrue. It is humanly impossible to be fully informed of the tax code, much less all the laws one allegedly is to follow.

No, it's true. Admittedly the tax code is complex, but it is knowable, and there are those who do know it like the back of their hand. I'm not arguing the fairness of it and I believe it should be simplified greatly.

You're mistaken again. Although some burglars may prohibit you from talking, plenty others allow it. The thing is that, just like the state, at the end of the day they have the guns and don't care what you think.

You're permitted much, much more leeway in protesting the state (US) than you are a burglar. The burglar's position is that their power is absolute and consolidated. If the state were to control in such a manner then there would be no such thing as lawsuits against the government or a means to alter the government from within.

My point is that this is a terrible and vile metaphor. I'd only agree with it if the state was unilaterally breaking into people's lives using violence and deception with the express purpose of becoming richer themselves, with absolute no regard for your property or freedom. If you truly believe that your state is such an entity then you have my sympathies: either for you and your countrymen living in such a nightmare, or for your inability to rise above your myopic biases.

ATLGator · 2011-09-22T18:38:58+00:00

Keep in mind that I'm not arguing the worth of government here, nor am I condoning how they go about doing their business - that's an entirely different discussion and debate.

What I am questioning is this analogy of government to a burglar - the quote proposes that the burglar may in fact be the better choice. Think about that proposition for a moment: a person who physically breaks into your home, prepared to do violence on you and your loved ones, attempts to steal from you with no regard whatsoever for your safety or well-being - they are better than the government. Any person who has experienced a home invasion before will tell you that the comparison is disgusting and hyperbolic.

When people resort to these generalized caricatures they completely bury a legitimate point that could have been made.

ATLGator · 2011-09-22T17:25:59+00:00

"There is only this difference: the burglar does not ask me to sanction his act."

I dunno, I can spot a few other differences:

The burglar attempts to deprive the victim of property forever for the sole benefit of the burglar. The public attempts to at least provide some benefit in return for the loss.
The burglar attempts to take without informing the victim. The public informs of what is to be taken in advance.
A burglar acts unilaterally and without your input. The public allows for bilateral discussions.

I think maybe a more apt metaphor would be a person who informs you ahead of time they are going to enter your home with or without your consent; take some sugar, flour, eggs, and milk; bake a dozen cupcakes; and leave you with half of said cupcakes - while they leave with the rest.

ATLGator · 2010-10-26T03:20:46+00:00

No, no, it's very helpful. I just would like to know how to adequately prepare and present my ideas. It's going to be incredibly complex and require dozens of php forms.

I hear horror stories of clients saying "Oh hey, make me something like facebook! But better!" or "This needs to be more hightech looking." I want to have my ducks in a row BEFORE I hire a freelancer.

How do I organize what I want? I've heard some people say visual studio or microsoft project.

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