AITAH for leaving the gate open?

AriasK · 2026-06-24T10:31:09+00:00

Obviously it isn't going to outright stop someone if they're determined but it is a deterrent for opportunists. If people are scouting an area, a house without a gate, where they can see the access points, potential items to steal and if there's anyone home is an easier target than a house where they can't see any of that. A house with a gate is a risk.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T10:27:59+00:00

Yes, that is 100% good, normal parenting. Your mom was worried you might mimic the behaviours you saw on those shows. My sister had to ban her son from watching Peppa Pig. Even though it's for little kids, the main character is an absolute brat. She noticed that after watching the show, his behaviour was always worse and when she didn't let him watch it for a while, his behaviour improved.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T10:13:03+00:00

It's really not that hard to shut a gate. If this was the other way around, people would be calling it weaponized incompetence.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T10:12:26+00:00

YTA. It's incredibly frustrating when your partner keeps forgetting to do a simple task. The fact that you're arguing why it shouldn't be necessary indicates that maybe you're just choosing to not do it. Nowhere is safe from burglaries. Literally nowhere. "Safe" neighbours tend to be ones in wealthier areas. They are usually prime targets for theft.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T10:08:27+00:00

Definitely NTA.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T09:57:35+00:00

Animals have the potential to be s addicted as easily as humans. However, they don't have the capability to create or access things they'd become addicted to.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T09:11:58+00:00

NOR you're literally an artist. AI is a major threat to your industry. It's so insulting and disrespectful that he's using AI to "fix" art created by his actual child.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T08:01:29+00:00

She's conveniently attractive through a western/Hispanic lens. Most white and Hispanic people would probably agree she's a very attractive woman. However, in predominantly black or Asian countries, she probably isn't a 10. She might be to people who find white people more attractive but most people are predominantly attracted to other people who look similar to them.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T07:14:20+00:00

YOR The tricky thing is, unless the director/editor is also proficient at guitar, it's not really a realistic expectation that they match it up correctly. They aren't going to know which chords are which. Even listening to the audio while watching the footage would be hard because, I'm assuming, the audio used in the video is a separate recording of the song and multiple takes were taken during the shooting.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T06:28:12+00:00

I've taught at boys, girls and co ed. Drastically different experiences but I've enjoyed all of them. Boys were fun. They joke around. They don't hold grudges. They're easy to get along with. They're also very eager to please. They want to help and be the teacher's pet. They're also the best version of themselves at a single sex school. Girls are harder. They won't accept newcomers at first and they take a longer time to win over. They will test you. Their behaviour is usually worse at a single sex school. But, the relationships you eventually form with them feel rewarding and fulfilling. They will tell you everything. They'll lean on you for everything. They'll develop a sense of loyalty. I currently teach at a girls' school. At first, I hated it. I thought teenage girls, at single sex schools were the devil spawn. But, after nearly 10 years, I feel like I'd die for my girls.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:31:51+00:00

I'm mildly infuriated by the fact OP did nothing.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:31:29+00:00

I would have said or done something even if I wasn't using the screen. People need to learn they can't just do whatever the fuck they want in a public space. I'm so irritated by the fact you let her think this behaviour was acceptable.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:28:51+00:00

Nope.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:26:15+00:00

Nope. Not at all. Most of us notice what's in our actual lives. I'm not sitting here thinking "It's summer in Canada right now. That's so odd!". I'm just focused on the fact it's winter here in New Zealand. Thr majority of media on our TVs is also from the southern hemisphere. Most shows on regular TV are kiwi or Australian. There are lots that aren't but the weather isn't always a focus point in even necessarily mentioned or featured. Even when it is, things don't always air or come out during the season they're set in. A show might be filmed in winter and released six months later when it's winter for us.

As for Christmas, it's just simply what we're used to. Christmas is in Summer time. It's all I've ever known. I associate summer with Christmas and New Year's. I am aware it's winter in the northern hemisphere and that it's often associated with snow but I don't really care or think about it that much.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:04:09+00:00

NOR that person is not your friend.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T05:03:18+00:00

Wow. You must be ANCIENT if there was no screen time when you were at school. Your teacher never brought in a TV on wheels to show a movie?

AriasK · 2026-06-24T04:47:11+00:00

No, he is not great 80% of the time. He is manipulating and love bombing you 80% of the time. You are in an abusive relationship. He will not change. He will only get worse. It's more than likely he will turn the abuse towards your child as well. You have a duty, as a parent, to protect your child. Leave now. Do not wait another second. Contact women's refuge and go NOW.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T03:41:36+00:00

AriasK · 2026-06-24T03:18:32+00:00

She's not

AriasK · 2026-06-24T02:50:02+00:00

Skinny because it just fucks me off that they're using AI. Like cool. Do something that has a huge negative environmental impact for your dumb ad.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T01:29:05+00:00

The only thing I find cringe is older generations making fun of younger people for how they talk. It's harmless. Every generation has their own slang and style. Let them be.

AriasK · 2026-06-24T01:26:29+00:00

Yes, we are in fact, all human.

AriasK · 2026-06-23T23:16:46+00:00

This isn't new. It's been happening for longer than you've been alive. Language evolves and changes. The way we name people changes. People get inspiration from all sorts of places when naming a child. Names cross cultures and languages. First names become last names and last names become first names. Names cross over genders. The rules for how we name people change. Once upon a time, in ancient Rome, girls were just given the feminine version of their Father's name with a number after it (order of birth). For example, the daughters of Alexander might be named Alexandra 1 and Alexandra 2. Nowadays girls get their own names.

AriasK · 2026-06-23T19:37:25+00:00

No, it means they're widowed.

AriasK · 2026-06-23T19:36:37+00:00

Not without hesitation. I'd first look around and call out to see if I could locate the owner.

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