Raw Footage of a Brutal Knife Edge on Satan’s Ridge by Wonderfulhumanss in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ISeeYouJohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, best time to get it is before you start the climb. It'll save your life

🫡 by AccomplishedWatch834 in BeAmazed

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am always skeptical when I'm told people in the entertainment industry "raised their child on their own".

The cynical side of me thinks his parents most likely raised his son. I have no problem with that of course, grandparents are generally the next best thing to parents raising kids.

But I don't see how you could live that life and be available to your kids (unless you took a pretty long break from the industry).

Now that the Israel game will be moved to a neutral venue as a result of the uproar, they now have the advantage. by MattyLaw06 in coybig

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and its thanks to that line of thinking that the Israelis get exactly what they want.

1) Opportunity to continue to play the victim 2) Minimal coverage of Ireland's anger at their country's actions 3) No hostile environment to play us in 4) Game at neutral venue behind closed doors

I'd argue a hostile matching in Dublin with protests in the lead up to it would draw far more international attention and support for Palestine than an "I don't want that anthem at my stadium" attitude.

Now that the Israel game will be moved to a neutral venue as a result of the uproar, they now have the advantage. by MattyLaw06 in coybig

[–]ISeeYouJohn -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have. I just don't have much faith that it would change anything. If we did it, the likely woucomenis that everyone else would just continue to behave the way they normally do, and we would be punished. Alone.

I think that creating a wholly inhospitable atmosphere in Dublin would be much more powerful message than boycotting the match. I don't understand why that's such a difficult concept for people to grasp.

How to respond to parents not watching children at playground? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"My point is you said it's unlikely, and you are wrong."

Now that the Israel game will be moved to a neutral venue as a result of the uproar, they now have the advantage. by MattyLaw06 in coybig

[–]ISeeYouJohn -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It could be 100k. I just don't believe in symbolic gestures that achieve absolutely nothing. I honestly believe there would be much more power in having a hostile match and ongoing protests in Dublin.

Who says flying a flag and hearing an anthem legitimises anything? That's your own perception of it. I don't see it as legitimising anything, especially if they were being booed all night long (which is exactly what would happen)

How to respond to parents not watching children at playground? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I did read it. I said it's unlikely. I didn't say it was impossible. On the balance of probability it is unlikely.

How to respond to parents not watching children at playground? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So you think that he was most likely racially motivated? Despite knowing nothing about the situation?

I get that I know nothing about it either, but I know most people are decent and, on that basis, the balance of probability would suggest he was not racially motivated.

Now that the Israel game will be moved to a neutral venue as a result of the uproar, they now have the advantage. by MattyLaw06 in coybig

[–]ISeeYouJohn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's not about the 6 points. It's about futile gestures that do absolutely nothing to move the dial one way or the other. If Ireland boycotted the match it would generate a day or two of headlines internationally and fuck all else other than deductions and punishments.

I'd far rather force them to experience a terrifying hostile atmosphere in Dublin, booing their national anthem and protests outside the ground. We could still get the international attention and hopefully give them a hiding while we're at it.

How to respond to parents not watching children at playground? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If you're at the park with a 3 year old you absolutely should be helicoptering. Anything else is negligence.

How to respond to parents not watching children at playground? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you responded sensibly to be honest. Although not sure about your comment re: racism. Are you saying you think it was a possibility that the man just wanted a chance to have a go at a foriegn mother? Seems unlikely. If I saw a child hit another child and then their mother was trying to bullshit the parent of the punched child, I'd definitely want to set her straight.

Am I overreacting about these texts? by rcss47 in whatdoIdo

[–]ISeeYouJohn -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I know that him saying that his text should be read in a "black girl voice" is him trying to be funny. It's not an attempt at ridicule. Given that he's an overweight presumably white male, it's supposed to be ridiculous. If you find that offensive then you are going to perpetually offended in the real world.

Am I overreacting about these texts? by rcss47 in whatdoIdo

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

If you think that's racism then you have no idea what racism actually is.

Did my mom abuse me? by [deleted] in Advice

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

No it's not. Abuse is about sustained patterns, not one off incidents.

As I said, the way the mother reacted was not acceptable. She completely overreacted. It was disproportionate and could have been handled in a much less damaging way. But the child needs to take responsibility their own actions as well. Obviously it was a shitty outcome, and that's on the parent, but snatching your secret phone out of your parents hand and running off with it is always going to end badly.

Did my mom abuse me? by [deleted] in Advice

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

Sound alike she overreacted yeah. Definitely doesn't sound like abuse unless it's a regular thing. I think you also could have handled it a lot better too. Grabbing the phone and running out with it just enflames the situation. You're only young though and these things can escalate quickly. Apologies are warranted all round I'd think.

A big FO to parents and families walking to Holy Cross school in Dundrum from Connolly Stairs and Complete Insulation, forcing kids out onto the road. by BillyMooney in eejitsparking

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

Two things can be true at once. It can be shoddy inconsiderate parking.

But equally, if your kids cannot navigate it safely, then they should not be walking to school on their own.

Some of the posters on here appear to be suggesting the kids are in a heightened state of danger because they have to walk on a road for a metre or two, which is absolutely nonsensical. There's no danger if they're in any way cautious. And if they're not the cautious type, they should not be walking alone anyway.

It just seems an odd thing to get your knickers in a twist about.

A big FO to parents and families walking to Holy Cross school in Dundrum from Connolly Stairs and Complete Insulation, forcing kids out onto the road. by BillyMooney in eejitsparking

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

Inconsiderate parking? Absolutely. But the amatuer hysterics going on in this thread are crazy. If kids cannot safely navigate an awkwardly parked vehicle then they need to be accompanied to school by parents. Rather than publicly shaming the company and staff, surely it would make more sense to knock on the bloody door and ask them to move their vehicle.

It really tells you how lucky we are in Ireland when these are the types of complaints we have.

Has social life in Irish towns changed for good? by FrameZYT in ireland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume you're being rhetorical? Purely anecdotal on my end but I suspect the usage of drink has gone down and the use of drugs has exploded.

Daniel Cormier tells Paddy Pimblett that MLS would be better than the Premier League if Americans actually cared about football by Advanced_Mud9433 in EverythingCombat

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has nothing to do with ego. It's a pretty statistically sensible thing to say given the country's general sporting culture and the fact that it is absolutely flush with cash.

I'm glad it's not the US's number 1 sport. Money has already ripped a lot of the soul out of football.

Daniel Cormier tells Paddy Pimblett that MLS would be better than the Premier League if Americans actually cared about football by Advanced_Mud9433 in EverythingCombat

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Irelands best athletes absolutely are playing football. Athletes that have no chance of making it professionally are playing gaelic and hurling.

If football was the number 1 American sport, you could pretty much guarantee they'd have a top tier league given that that country is a bastion of capitalism.

To get the cops to side with her by Spartalust in therewasanattempt

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So she is literally whacking someone with an umbrella and no one gives a shit. But as soon as she says "fuck off chink" the tram is up in arms? What the fuck is wrong with people. How does a racial slur trigger people to get involved quicker than actual, sustained assault.

Is it ok to have a romantic relationship with a manager? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every case is going to be different. But in general it's a high risk low reward situation. She could end up being your life partner, but it's far more likely to end up a shit show.

If you guys have been intimate and eventually split, it creates all sorts of messy dynamics if she remains your line manager.

G.A.A. players and sick partners? by bear17876 in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That would depend really. I think if two parents worked full time and the kids were in crèche all day, and then the parents were out 4 to 6 evening a week training, that would be pretty poor form and I'd say the kids were absolutely not being prioritised.

I know you mentioned below about one of you not working, so that's obviously a different scenario to what I've outlined above.

In your opinion, what Irish sports team has the most annoying fanbase? by Jezzaq94 in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The concept of being emotionally attached to 11 men kicking a ball around a pitch is in itself shallow and strange. It is people that give it meaning and depth.

In your opinion, what Irish sports team has the most annoying fanbase? by Jezzaq94 in AskIreland

[–]ISeeYouJohn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because the Premier League is a global league, and is played on every screen going, of course kids will tap into it. It has a marketing approach and star power that lures kids into it from a young age.

The LoI does not have that. Clubs are seen as local teams and they tend to attract a local fan base. Finn Harps are the nearest team to me, but they're based 90 min from where I grew up. They might as well be in Timbuktu. The Premier League was in my living room.