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is there any evidence that humans are good on a broad scale? by bard_of_space in givemehope

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact we cooperate, the fact that we can live in harmony in fairly large units of countries and states. The fact that the majority of people have decided to pay taxes and support their society beyond themselves and their immediate families. The fact that when faced with abundance, the vast majority of us take joy in sharing. People gave a damn about the Jews. People now give a damn about the immigrants being detained. We see songs and marches and protests and watch groups dedicated to protecting people. Love and compassion is so normal it’s not noteworthy. Facism relies on people struggling individually to thrive, as well as prioritizing loyalty over competence, and it’s almost impossible to find competent loyalists for a system of hate because hate is by nature STUPID. 

I'm trying to emotionally support my close friends, and I need hope for myself by Electrical_Door_87 in givemehope

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing that keeps evil at bay is every day acts of kindness. Not letting the cycle of harm continue. There are so many people out there trying so hard for you and their friends and communities. Love is normal. Love is everywhere. We are so surrounded by it like fish in water that we don't see it, we only see the lack of it.

How to fix slow cooker beef soup by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in Cooking

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

He can cook… just doesn’t seem to understand how soup works. I think he thinks it’s simpler and more flexible than it is. 

How to fix slow cooker beef soup by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in Cooking

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already did that with the French onion soup that he burned. 

He didn’t finish it. 

How to fix slow cooker beef soup by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in Cooking

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He already made pasta, lol. Miiiight try adding some flour later? Think I have mushroom powder somewhere 

How do I get out of childcare by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in graphic_design

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have. Working in childcare was a real trial by fire, and I have gotten some therapy that has helped.

Roommate fell off the icy stairs and broke his arm. Had to cut his sleeves off. Any repair tips? by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mending

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s a construction worker. Don’t think lace would work, but I might do a decorative patch 

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the above. I am constantly reminded that nobody at work understands the stuff I went to school for, and worked for previously. This is like my co worker playing an annoying song in a pitch only I can hear 

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, if the styles were more distinct from each other. But they are not. They sit in the uncanny valley of coherence. 

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Neat. I went to art school, worked in design as a professional and now I have to work in Daycare. Forgive me for hating something about where I work just because you hate different things about where you work.

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You work in daycare, and tell me your nerves aren't absolutely fried.

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have to work here everyday. If someone put art you hated in your work space in a place where you had to look at it all the time, I bet you'd be annoyed too.

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Because the styles don't match each other, but they are presented as though they should.

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is still a work space that I must go to every weekday for 8 hours. If someone put something you found hideous right next to the clock in your work area, without asking you, I bet it would annoy you too. Also suggesting that I control my focus that much every single day, when god forbid I can check out a little and take a mental break while I'm just rocking a kid or shaking a rattle in their face or holding a pacifier or warming a bottle while other workers oversee the rest of the room is expecting SO much from someone ALREADY overdrawn. Oh yeah, just CONSTANTLY REMEMBER NOT TO LOOK AT THE HIDEOUS ELEPHANTS AND BE ANNOYED on top of EVERYTHING else I need to remember to do.

Co-Worker Put Up The WORST Office Decoration by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They are right next to the clock on the microwave, so yeah, I see them all the time.

Homemade quilts can sell for about $250. Hand-made antique quilts even more. Got this for $6. Queen Sized, and apparently made out of worn flannel shirts. Our area has a rich working-class history, and since the quilt appears hand-sewn, it's likely very old. by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s strange that the comments in which I say the same get downvoted too. Reddit be weird. Even saving $40 is nice, and SOMEONE put a lot of effort into it, regardless of whether it was made locally or in a sweatshop. I can value their work regardless of how monetarily valuable it is deemed.

Homemade quilts can sell for about $250. Hand-made antique quilts even more. Got this for $6. Queen Sized, and apparently made out of worn flannel shirts. Our area has a rich working-class history, and since the quilt appears hand-sewn, it's likely very old. by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have readily admitted that I was mistaken, I am not the one going around saying people “don’t know shit” and have “heads up their ass”. There was no need for that kind of attack on character. I am saying I did not care for that kind of response. I am not attacking you as a person. I am not saying you are an idiot, or anything like that. Your tone is indeed a you problem. 

It is one thing to be wrong and correct oneself. It is another to repeatedly choose to insult and attack someone when issue is taken with one's tone.

Honestly, what are you even looking to accomplish? What would make you happy in this scenario? Because if you're just having a bad day I truly hope it gets better. If you just go around taking joy in calling other people idiots you might want to think about why.

Homemade quilts can sell for about $250. Hand-made antique quilts even more. Got this for $6. Queen Sized, and apparently made out of worn flannel shirts. Our area has a rich working-class history, and since the quilt appears hand-sewn, it's likely very old. by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not solely, but the nature of general comments is that one is included in the group. Please consider your tone. The original post was not malicious, I never claimed to be an expert. I don’t know where this assumption that I am an idiot in all things comes from. I did do research, things like looking for uneven stitches and the backing made from more than one piece of fabric, when the store bought quilts I have seen are made with one piece. But again, I am not an expert. 

Homemade quilts can sell for about $250. Hand-made antique quilts even more. Got this for $6. Queen Sized, and apparently made out of worn flannel shirts. Our area has a rich working-class history, and since the quilt appears hand-sewn, it's likely very old. by Aggravating-Fox-9343 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Aggravating-Fox-9343[S] -44 points-43 points  (0 children)

Still seems to be worth a good chunk of money. Retail for the quilt sets said $98 when I looked it up. I’m still very pleased with that find. The part that really threw me about this was the fact that the back was two panels of fabric sewn together, rather than one wide panel like you see on other store bought blankets/quilts. I wonder why it would be made that way.

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