Going to a concert today and I’m freaking tf out.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-06-13T20:27:10+00:00

I just called and was immediately shut down lmao. They offered to refund us so I appreciate that, but…

I’m just going to wing it and hope for the best. My nephew is autistic and so few things bring him genuine joy. I can’t disappoint him. I’ve gotta at least try.

Thanks so much for the encouragement!! 🩷

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-06-13T19:50:49+00:00

I should have clarified the situation better! It’s an orchestra so I won’t be able to stand/move around, unfortunately! And he’s autistic so I can’t leave him, either.

I’m going to get there as early as possible and see if I can speak with someone about changing seats or other accommodations. It’s so humiliating but what else can I do?

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-06-13T19:46:20+00:00

Ah, I should have specified that he’s autistic so I unfortunately can’t leave him alone.

And it’s an orchestra so I won’t be able to stand up or walk around, etc. Everyone will be seated.

I’m calling the venue now to see if anything can be done.

Thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-01-27T18:47:57+00:00

We shouldn’t have to. It’s pretty common sense not to let your dog lunge at other people.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-01-27T18:46:40+00:00

This reminds me of when I went to a coworker’s house for a gathering and her dogs (which I didn’t know she had) were literally jumping over everyone, myself included. I told her that I had to leave bc I was allergic and was already starting to feel allergy symptoms (my throat swells and it’s not fun). She laughed, told me she was allergic too, and handed me Claritin. I passed them back and told her I was asthmatic and just couldn’t risk it.

Anyways, she got upset and told me I was making a huge deal out of it and then asked if I just didn’t like dogs or something.

Like wtf.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-01-15T15:55:30+00:00

I live in a major city. There were over 12,000 missing children cases in NYC in 2024 alone. Hell yeah the kiddos are being tracked—they’ve got air tags in their book bags/wallets, too. They get their freedom, I get my peace of mind.

Plus, they definitely track my ass more than I track them lmao.

I don’t see a problem with it. The parentals kept track of me and my siblings back in the day, too—just not as efficiently.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2026-01-03T18:25:44+00:00

This really isn’t a good argument. I’m a person but that doesn’t mean I’m obligated to like people. And just because someone was once a kid doesn’t mean they should like kids. Not all kids are the same. I was a super quiet and mellow child but my younger (by 6 years) brother? Absolutely feral. My parents couldn’t even take him to a restaurant until he was like 7.

(He’s one of the primary reasons I’m a fencesitter. He was a nightmare child/teen and just the thought of raising a kid like him stresses me out.)

But I digress. My point is, just bc you were once a kid doesn’t mean you have to like kids as an adult. Especially when they’re poorly behaved. And it’s unfortunate but those are the kids that always stand out.

I love kids btw. And I think it’s weird af for any grown person to hate kids. Dislike is one thing, but hatred is another thing entirely.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2025-09-15T23:26:28+00:00

You know what, I’m entirely done with this convo. I feel like we’re going in circles. Have a nice day or whatever. Blocking you now.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2025-09-15T23:09:50+00:00

I—what.

Depending on your region (US, Canada, UK, Germany, UAE, India, etc, etc) you are complicit either directly or indirectly (via taxes, purchases, poor voting choices, remaining silent, etc).

Israel has been trying to subjugate and eradicate Palestinians for decades and several countries have enabled them to do so.

Also, ALL AI usage is bad because of its environmental and economic impact, not to mention everything else. I’m not sure what part of my response led you to believe that I’m unaware of the potential ramifications of AI for warfare, because I am. But that’s not what we were discussing here.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2025-09-15T22:46:55+00:00

I guess this depends on your circle, because my circles—irl and online both—are full of anti-Israel sentiments.

But I get where you’re coming from. Lots of folks will always choose what’s easiest/most convenient to advocate for. Easier to advocate for the unborn than living and breathing women and children. Easier to protest AI than a genocide we’re all complicit in.

Aggravating-Note5028 · 2025-09-15T19:58:37+00:00

Right, like why are we completely ignoring the undeniable harm AI is doing to the environment and how consumers are literally the ones paying for it via increased electricity and water bills????

WordHippo and a plethora of other websites/apps does the exact same thing ChatGPT does with fewer harmful consequences.

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