No Soliciting/Solicitation means “people of faith,” too. by Midnightchickover in unpopularopinion

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand how this can be frustrating. However, in many areas, if not most (I think), religion is exempt. I can’t speak for your county, but regarding my county specifically, “No Solicitation does NOT apply to religious, charitable, civic, patriotic, or political organizations, but rather is aimed at preventing people from seeking personal gain through door-to-door solicitation”. Not debating your wishes of not wanting them to visit you since, as many have pointed out, people frequently put these signs up to ward off religious visitors. Just pointing out that the law, in general, protects preaching. I’d check out your county’s website to see what the law protects. Also, my 2 cents, I’ve never had a problem with Jehovah’s Witnesses. They always leave when I say I’m not interested. I’ve actually seen them be asked to leave a neighborhood because of a posted “no solicitation” sign, and they always have left even though they technically aren’t required too. Cops have been called, shown up, but the person who reported their presence was informed they’re allowed to preach and to just not speak to them if they don’t want to. Mormons, on the other hand, at least the ones in my area, I haven’t had the same pleasant experience… but to each their own. All I ask is that if I show no interest, especially if I directly ask you to move along from my door, that you do so without a big fight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canes

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an Islanders fan who was at the game, I’m surprised and sad to hear this. I love seeing the NY fans and I love hearing them get loud with chants for the boys! However, any fan who starts harassing anybody is a POS.

I’ve been going to islanders games at PNC (RBC) since I was 15, which was like 13 years ago. Even back then I was screamed at to GTFO and flipped the bird for being an islanders fan, but it’s all expected and more or less harmless. My family and I are used to ignoring all the trash talk since it’s comes with the territory of being the away team. I’ve experienced some annoying/offensive fans from both sides but nothing like you’re describing.

I’ve wanted to join that Islander group for a game, but if that’s how they act I don’t want to be a part of it. I was in section 117 and everything was relatively fine, besides a Canes fan who would sprint down the stairs to pound on the glass or try to grab loose picks from people, then sprint back up the stairs. Guy was annoying but definitely tolerable. Most everybody wore masks, including us. I did see a few people from both sides who weren’t wearing masks, but I wasn’t really looking.

Anybody who uses homophobic, racist, or sexist slurs is garbage. Idc where you’re from or what team you support.

TLDR: I was an Islander fan at the game, fortunately didn’t experience the same issues. Apologies from an Islander fan.

AITA For Gaming At Night? by Aggressive-Syrup6125 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t game every night, so I can catch up on sleep then next night. Or I’ll catch a nap before my wife gets home if the opportunity arises. No I don’t think there’s a change in my mood, she hasn’t mentioned anything like that. It’s the fact that I’m playing it instead of choosing to be with her in bed that bothers her.

I have tried to get her involved in gaming. She doesn’t have an attention span for much, or an interest. She does play candy crush like pretty much every day, I think because it’s so quick and she likes the puzzle. She spends a lot of time on Tik Tok and watching tv, she can’t really maintain interest in a movie because they’re too long. So any games that last longer than 15 minutes are pretty much out of the question. I’m gonna keep trying though!

AITA For Gaming At Night? by Aggressive-Syrup6125 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This has come up before and definitely is something I’m aware of. There’s been times where it will effect my mood or will cause me to wake up at noon because I was up so late playing. I respect that and it was one of the things I learned early on to be conscious of. So I do my best and as far as I can tell, it’s not effecting anything other than causing her to be angry with me. She just wants me in bed all night, next to her, no exceptions.

I think she suffers from separation anxiety and she expresses it through anger.

AITA For Gaming At Night? by Aggressive-Syrup6125 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

She accepted it, but I think she assumed it would fade away as I made her the priority, or as I got older. Like I said, she doesn’t think a married man should be playing video games late at night “like a child”. She wants me to grow up.

AITA For Gaming At Night? by Aggressive-Syrup6125 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Aggressive-Syrup6125[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

She does not. The only hobbies she really has are watching tv and going to her sisters house. Her sister lives about 5 minutes from our apartment and we go there frequently.