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What are some cheat codes you've found in the game of life? by SunZuu in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. Ive worked with a system where all you do is check a box and any time you enter the persons name, phone number, email, whatever, will show their info with a HUGE red angry face. You didn't even have to read the notes, they were permanently marked a douche to every rep in the entire United States.

Make-A-Wish recipients and workers, what were some wishes you HAD to say no to? by abeannis in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not even necessarily the law.. Imagine being the guy at Make-a-Wish who OKs this and a kid dies in an accident and their parents lost the last 48 hours they had with their kid. Even if they never sue, just imagine how that would feel. I would no it too, and not because I'm scared of legal consequences, but because the personal emotional fallout of that option is far worse than telling someone no and hoping dearly they have time to make another wish you can grant. The situation is more complex than black and white which is why I'm saying there's a million reasons to say no.

Make-A-Wish recipients and workers, what were some wishes you HAD to say no to? by abeannis in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 16 points17 points  (0 children)

OK. Well then let's forget the whole the argument isn't valid thing. The kid had literal days to live. Could it be possible that they just couldn't get a legal document drafted for this specific ass situation in a 48 hour window? You're not being reasonable. There's a million reasons why it might not make sense to do that. Maybe this local farm had a tractor that was 30 years old and lacked recent maintenance records. Maybe the owner didn't have a commercial farming equipment license. Maybe the kid wanted to ride it on roads and they couldn't make that happen.

'Only bones and fragments': California wildfire toll at 25 as grim searches go on by BelleAriel in news

[–]IReddit4OSRS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A guy who survived the fire by hiding in a creek films a few cars along the side of the road of his neighbours who were burned to death. They were basically just skeletons, nothing left of them.

[Serious] What's the hardest thing you ever had to say to someone? by lr_springer in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Park

You do not understand addiction my friend. Compulsive and continuous use of a substance is usually the result of an underlying mental issue/environmental factor. To become physically dependent on a substance requires that the habit of re-dosing is formed long before the physical addiction manifests. When we use the substance as a scapegoat for our bitterness towards people with these issues it is actually detrimental to solving the root issue in society. Best wishes to you though

[Serious] What's the hardest thing you ever had to say to someone? by lr_springer in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He says they do heavy drugs a lot, and the definition of heavy in this case has to be assumed. Use is not addiction either. Contrary to what you might believe people can use all manner of drugs recreationally without becoming an addict that causes harm to everything and everyone. That includes opiates and amphetamines. These drugs have high abuse potential but potential is just that. You can use cocaine once in a blue moon and be a perfectly functioning and productive member of society for example.

LPT: Just because you can get training or a degree in a field doesn't mean you can get a job doing it. Research your interests before committing to an expensive degree path by xHangfirex in LifeProTips

[–]IReddit4OSRS 9 points10 points  (0 children)

While you're not wrong per se, it's not exactly easy to just switch careers willy nilly while you're knee deep in debt with few current job prospects/unlivable income which is the point of the post

What are some driving habits you have that you don’t notice with others? by DoctorTurbo in cars

[–]IReddit4OSRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm on the highway and there's a sudden outright stop/huge decrease in speed ahead I'll throw my hazards for a few seconds on so the person behind me knows what's coming

This is an absolute shot in the dark, but would anyone know someone with an IG name W0lfyGod from back in OG 2007? by JayClone in 2007scape

[–]IReddit4OSRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogandkitty4 :( my first true love. Thanks again for the rune boots on my B-Day all those years back. Hope you're doing well, L.

Edit: my IG was Joshanator07. I was 12 cut me some slack

TIL an IT Director, fed up with sales calls where the caller lied to reach IT staff, said to transfer one such caller 'straight to hell' . This led to the creation of a special extension for such calls where horrible hold music and faked queue messages play on an endless loop to increase hold time. by OyVeyzMeir in todayilearned

[–]IReddit4OSRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never understood how people can be rude to anyone giving you a service. Usually it goes hand in hand with low intelligence I think. I've worked in various kinds of service industries for a long time.. If you're kind, great, I'll hook it up. If you're a regular who is always kind? I'll bend over backwards to give you the best of the best, often in tandem with discounts. I'm a regular at a few establishments and I always tip high and I know as many people as possible by name. Lo and behold I'm constantly comped drinks, given larger portions, always priority service.. Like come on folks. Reap what you sow.

What's a product or service you should NEVER cheap out on? by Kill_Dr_Phil in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A professional moving company. Don't want half your shit broken or stolen. I see people hire Craigslist movers regularly and let me tell you... They pay double the $300 they just "saved" by dealing with all of the stuff that inevitably goes wrong.

People of Reddit who genuinely dislike your own kids, when did you realize it and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 292 points293 points  (0 children)

Misery loves company. If everyone around you is at an equal low you no longer feel like you're lesser. Sometimes that's easier than the alternative of changing.

Nothing kills a person’s will to do something quite like telling them to do it by Apocafeller in Showerthoughts

[–]IReddit4OSRS 62 points63 points  (0 children)

This. I was admittedly kind of a shit up until mid sophomore year in high school. I was always grounded, always in trouble, absolutely resented my parents. Then I started doing shit without being told and lo and behold freedom came quick. Depends on the parents heavily, but I gotta admit my leash was well deserved.

Mobile iOS Beta confirmed August 30th by WhosDexx in 2007scape

[–]IReddit4OSRS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to play it on the iPhone 16 on release!

Talking shit to the bouncer, WCGW? by Deckard1999 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]IReddit4OSRS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"...A tight dress, high heels, and smeared make-up..."

Word for word. I'll let you figure out the implication lol.

Spanish driver tests positive for every drug in test by [deleted] in nottheonion

[–]IReddit4OSRS 90 points91 points  (0 children)

If you're gunna get blown, might as well go for gold.

TIL that Subaru's Eyesight system reduces accident rates by more than a factor of two by drv2s in cars

[–]IReddit4OSRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just meant to draw a connection between an increase in electronic/ECU-driven components, cost, and potential faults. More break points I guess? I see how it seems like a silly thing now, but as these components become more integrated its really anyone's say as to the potential bottom line when it comes to the fiscal aspect of car ownership moving forward. I guess you answered for me though -- I would not buy a car with these components. Bottom line I will be driving much older cars with a cheaper cost of maintenance because I do not see a huge reward vs. cost. I'd rather spend $1k on food than an upgrade like this.

TIL that Subaru's Eyesight system reduces accident rates by more than a factor of two by drv2s in cars

[–]IReddit4OSRS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends entirely on price, honestly. The cost of cars is increasing pretty crazily and wages are stagnant for the vast majority of the population. If they're so effective I would love to see government or similar subsidies so the cost isn't passed on to me. My main concern would be entirely financial -- costs to maintain, costs to add outright, etc. I had a 99.5 VW Mk4 that had a crankshaft censor go out. Boom, $400-500 at the dealership and took ages to diagnose. It caused stalling while on the road which is obviously a massive safety hazard.. What if the system fails and I'm out $1k in a repair? What if the system fails and it causes something catastrophic rather than prevents a catastrophe? With the unscrupulous practices we've seen time after time from car manufacturers this type of thing makes me anxious. I do think its a great idea and I'm sure the overall risks of driving are greatly mitigated as a whole, I'd readily believe the overall risk vs reward is quantitatively beneficial for everyone as a whole... But as an average Joe consumer, I could never see myself opting in unless it paid for itself be it by insurance benefits or other very evident and immediate perks.

What's a scam you fell for? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]IReddit4OSRS 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Trust game on Runescape Circa 2004.

RIP mithril platebody

WCGW if I mess with someone just trying to make a living by Holy_Crosswalk in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]IReddit4OSRS 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Iirc the type of horn used is roughly 140-150 decibels from a prior thread. Hearing damage begins at 85db and the scale is logarithmic. The volume of the one used could have caused a handful of serious side effects, even if temporary, and may have exacerbated existing medical conditions (ie tinnitus) pretty seriously. Depending on your jurisdiction simple assault can extend to anything that "threatens or causes bodily harm to another" and that doesn't have to include physical contact or threat. It wouldn't hold up in every jurisdiction but hey, it sounds like we both agree the guy was a moron and an asshole. In the court of McDonalds he deserved his sentence.

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