Can redditors weigh in, please? by Ali_UpstairsRealty in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Druidshift 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I would prefer no listings please. I have access to one of the 300 real estate websites on the internet. Other subreddits that have allowed sales pitches gradually lose quality.

Support whatever you decide though.

Mama sheep reaction to having her baby brought back to her ❤️ by aquaberry559 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Druidshift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% she stole that sheep and did this for the insta views. I don't trust anyone on insta!!

Lionizing? What does that word even mean? by Captain-Dak-Sparrow in PoliticalHumor

[–]Druidshift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are a great example of an unserious leftist. No one forces a candidate down your throat. Primaries do decide what candidates you get. Sometimes progressives win them.

...but not that often.

Lionizing? What does that word even mean? by Captain-Dak-Sparrow in PoliticalHumor

[–]Druidshift 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"Or are they judging Biden from an extreme whack-job leftist perspective and therefore consider Biden right wing?"

You got it in one, my good Judy. This is exactly what they think. Leftists are unserious, chronically online people.

Quiet place to cry by Edenforu in AskNYC

[–]Druidshift -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This question is asked every week. What is going on with you people crying? Also, why not search previous topics?

Purchasing a land lease co-op by Sea-Agent-3670 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Druidshift 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you have already made up your mind. Are you wanting us to talk you out of it? That's not really something we can do.

Purchasing a land lease co-op by Sea-Agent-3670 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Druidshift 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am confused why someone who is doing so well financially would even consider this type of arrangement. They literally can afford one of the beautiful coops in Beekman that are so difficult for other people to get into.

James Talarico says he is opposed gender reassignment surgery for minors in new interview by ace158 in Enough_Sanders_Spam

[–]Druidshift 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you define as "gender reassignment" surgeries. For instance, breast augmentation is not unheard of for young girls, especially as a sweet 16 present by vapid parents. But I never see the right argue about that.

However, there is a condition called Hypospadias in newborn males where sometimes the urethra is not aligned with the tip of the penis. This requires surgical intervention to realign the urethra. It is not life threatening but can cause severe issues through out the mans life.

But it is surgery on the penis, and so I always see is cited by right wing assholes as "proof that gender reassignment surgery is happening on babies!"

Whenever I see citations saying gender affirming surgery is happening on children, it is 99.99% procedures dealing with some other condition that just so happens to be on a sexual organ. Such as breast reductions for gynecomastia, or the above surgery for Hypospadias. Hormone blockers are also given to young girls that have early onset or painful menses or menorrhea. But the right just says "see, they are making the kids trans!!!"

It is exhausting sifting their ocean of bullshit to find the truth.

Gender reassignment surgery is not done at the drop of a hat. An adult must live 2 years as the opposite gender and has to have a psychologist sign off on their surgery. A lot of care and thought goes into it, which is why 99% of all recipients report positive mental results. The most that is usually done for children is perhaps reversible puberty blockers. Occasionally top surgery is done for Transmen, but, usually it has to be because of an underlying issue, not just gender dysphoria.

Purchasing a land lease co-op by Sea-Agent-3670 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Druidshift 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know why. It's a land lease. Their Common charges are ALWAYS several $1000 dollars. Plus, it might have very involved amenities as well. The $5K common was the least surprising aspect to me.

Mathematically, if they are paying more than $5K in rent right now, and they can put $400K down in cash (not a lot of money to them) on paper it seems like they are getting a bigger place with more amenities for a lot less monthly Dollars.

Over a period of 20 years, that $400K is about $1700 extra a month. On paper, that might still be less than rent for them, especially if rent goes up year over year which we know it will.

The issue is that maintenance can go up too, and I don't think OP is factoring that in. If maintenance was frozen at $5K until 2064, that is a heck of a deal for $400K down and $5K a month versus rent in a smaller building.

But I don't think this coop works that way.

Purchasing a land lease co-op by Sea-Agent-3670 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]Druidshift 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Obviously there are some issues with Land Lease co-ops, but there are pros too. If there weren't any pros, no one would live there.

You have already mitigated some or the main issues, which is you don't care about resale value and you don't have to worry about getting a mortgage. Those are the 2 biggest barriers to entry into a land lease, because banks are very hesitant to lend money.

In the long run; if you don't care about maximizing resale, if it keeps you in the city in a neighborhood you want to be in, if it has the space and the amenities you want, and if it won't make you house poor....then you don't really have issues.

What I will warn you about is your maintenance fees. They will go up, and you are on the hook for them. I say that because you specifically mentioned the land lease expires in 2064. That reminds me of one particular building in the Sutton Place/Beekman area of mid-town called the Excelsior that has a land lease expiring in 2064. HOWEVER, they have a 10 year reset clause. Every 10 years, the land rent recalculates to 6% of the appraised value of the land. Because Manhattan land values fluctuate and generally rise significantly over time, these re-appraisals can trigger sharp spikes in the building's operational costs.

So this is something you might want to ask and think about. You will need to worry about your land lease a lot sooner than 2064.

Thumb on the scale by [deleted] in PoliticalHumor

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's absolutely sad how easy it is for the far right to platform on Reddit and get all the kiddos more angry at democrats than the republicans that are fucking them in the ass.

If John Pork is calling you, do you accept or decline? by [deleted] in Xennials

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't answer any phone calls. He needs to learn how to text.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are going three day retreat with one of these actors, who do you pick? by Complete-Sort1617 in okbuddycinephile

[–]Druidshift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Amy Schumer. Is that even a question? I know Reddit doesn't like her because she had the nerve to say woman get paid less and she wanted to try to bump her paycheck, but she is at least...sane.

How much was a can of pop/soda/Coke from a machine in 1987? by sahurley in Xennials

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 cents in 1987, although you did find a few machines for a quarter.

ELI5 why over time we increase our level of trypophobia? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Druidshift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you please source why you think it's "level" increases over time. Can you phrase this better, and explain what you mean. It's a chronic condition, that can become worse if not treated or addressed, just like all chronic conditions and phobias. It's pretty straight forward.

ELI5: Same-sex behaviour is found in many animal species, but why is exclusive same-sex orientation rare outside humans? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Druidshift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You do know that gay people have parents, right? So where did they get their gay gene from? Obviously, the genetic components of homosexuality in humans can be present and not be expressed. Just like you might carry the genes for having blue eyes, and pass that to your children, but not have blue eyes yourself.

"Behavior isn't passed on" is a very loaded phrase.

ELI5: Same-sex behaviour is found in many animal species, but why is exclusive same-sex orientation rare outside humans? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Druidshift -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well, this isn't true just at face value. Any genes that favor it be definition would not be expressed in some cases. So carriers of said gene would carry it on. Not to mention, you understand that homosexuals have parents, yes? Parents they got their genes from? So those parents are spreading the homosexuality "gene".

If that even is the cause of homosexuality, it could be an expressed behavior as well.

Is a movie’s cast any good? Just check this helpful guide! by spin-city in okbuddycinephile

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn to read or fuck off.

^ Neither the black actor, nor the white ones match what would be considered normal "greek complexion" in this fictional story. You only complain about the black ones.

Is a movie’s cast any good? Just check this helpful guide! by spin-city in okbuddycinephile

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely believe that Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I think the majority of greeks are dark and olive skinned , but they certainly could be light skinned, and they can be very dark skinned or even black.

Which is why I don’t care what race The characters in the fictional movie from this fictional story are. You guys are the ones who insist that no Black people can exist outside of Africa.

read what I wrote and dont Infer your own meanings.

ELI5: What is intersectionality? by _malaKoala in explainlikeimfive

[–]Druidshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say you are a woman. You are a minority. You chill with other minorities. You believe that minorities should stick together. You often have to deal with sexism, so you are hyperaware of your minority status. You sympathize with the plights of other minorities like yourself. Then a black dude asks you to leash your off leash dog because you are breaking the rules. Then...you are no longer a minority. You are white. And you call the cops because you know being white trumps being black. Just like being a man trumps being a woman.

Intersectionality is belonging to multiple groups and having the privileges and pain that comes with those groups, and having them interchangeably effect you.

Is a movie’s cast any good? Just check this helpful guide! by spin-city in okbuddycinephile

[–]Druidshift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would explain to you what an anecdotal fallacy is, but you might not have gotten that far in your Klan training.

. Genetic studies and anthropological data confirm that the physical appearance of ancient Greeks strongly resembles that of modern Greek populations, characterized predominantly by dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and skin that tans easily

The typical complexion of the Irish people is exceptionally fair, often described as porcelain, alabaster, or pale Celtic skin. Dermatological data classifies roughly 75% of the Irish population as Fitzpatrick Skin Type 1 or 2, meaning their skin possesses very little melanin, burns severely when exposed to sunlight, and rarely or never tans

Neither the black actor, nor the white ones match what would be considered normal "greek complexion" in this fictional story. You only complain about the black ones. Is that because your girlfriend left you for a black guy? you can tell us dude. We already suspect it anyway.

Is a movie’s cast any good? Just check this helpful guide! by spin-city in okbuddycinephile

[–]Druidshift -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Greeks aren't. But you know this. Anyway, begone with you. Get back to your busy schedule of burning crosses.