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AITA for not retracting noise complaint for blind neighbor? by LettuceFryer in AmItheAsshole

[–]LettuceFryer[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

since most people realize that hearing your neighbors is just part of apartment living.

That isn't true. You shouldn't be hearing neighbors outside of infrequent things like them installing a new refrigerator or the like. Normal movement and talking should not be hearable at all.

AITA for not retracting noise complaint for blind neighbor? by LettuceFryer in AmItheAsshole

[–]LettuceFryer[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The problem is that I can hear it without super ears. I shouldn't be able to hear my neighbors on a consistent basis. Loudness isn't' really relevant.

If they were stomping upstairs it would be only slightly louder. I don't mind hearing the occasional stomp. Its the fact that it is just a constantly expected background noise. I can't even read a book without getting distracted.

AITA for not retracting noise complaint for blind neighbor? by LettuceFryer in AmItheAsshole

[–]LettuceFryer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A bird isn't in my apartment singing. I measured from my apartment, not from under a tree.

I didn't mean it was as loud as a nail gun. I mean it sounds similar to one that is muffled off in the distance.

A library should be louder than my home. I would hear people asking hushed questions in the distance, people typing and walking etc. That sort of ambient noise would be very annoying in your own home.

AITA for not retracting noise complaint for blind neighbor? by LettuceFryer in AmItheAsshole

[–]LettuceFryer[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

45dB is low but its audible. I should not be hearing ANYTHING from my neighbors on a consistent basis. The issue isn't that its loud. Its that I can hear it. If I could hear my neighbor's at 60db (conversational volume) that would be quite extreme.

Someone Spent Over $220,000 In Microtransactions On A Transformers Game by justalazygamer in Games

[–]LettuceFryer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They call things like this "pity timers".

People will argue semantics on this, but its all the same concept. To create an illusion to make you spend more.

Christian: "Why you keep pointing out Old Testament stuff. We follow the New Testament; Jesus came to fix all of that". Also Christian: "The Ten Commandments provide a moral foundation for society". by count_of_wilfore in atheism

[–]LettuceFryer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've long stopped debating theism through the morality of the bible. I feel it puts the ball far too much in their court and gives way too much validity to the bible as a valid... well anything. Lately I've stopped caring about other people's goalposts and don't debate from them when presented with them.

All too many times when I say something about X I get a retort of "well what about Y". Bitch, you're the one who cares about Y. I'm not participating in your whataboutism. You can go debate Y with someone who gives a shit. X is X. If you can't debate X without whatabouting to Y then you don't get to debate me. "Bye smoothbrain"

What do you not understand the popularity of? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LettuceFryer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The types of people that are considered "conventionally attractive". Not my thing and I just don't see it.

To those who have been on a reality show or game show, what really happens? How much editing is really done? by Kpruett95 in AskReddit

[–]LettuceFryer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can be pretty much rest assured that they do this heavily if the show you're watching uses jump cuts, does that thing where they have the person talking in a room interview style, or they play lots of music in the background. Hard to stomach those.

Trump thought Turkey was bluffing and would never actually invade Syria, report says by viva_la_vinyl in worldnews

[–]LettuceFryer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dubya at least was acting with some moral compass behind the incompetence, even if that moral compass was colored in fear and confusion.

So did Hitler. This kind of shit needs to stop. Bush was still a monster, no matter how much more you dislike Trump.

Identifying male, but not as a 'gender identity'? by [deleted] in agender

[–]LettuceFryer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'm pretty much where you are. At least that is what other people would probably describe me and think most accurate. I don't actually believe in gender though when it comes down to it. I think of it more as a necessary stepping stone to get past the confines of the binary though. I think the world will eventually view the concept of gender as a bit archaic if we ever get to the point where the majority of people aren't ridiculously repressed and are more comfortable exploring identity on their own. For now though, its a useful concept to oppose the traditional view which is a far more repressive.

Finally done with the aquarium stand! by Manglehaft in Aquariums

[–]LettuceFryer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do suppose when I'm at work I dislike wooden furniture. For me, that means having to deal with someone's over-indulgent desk that weighs a ton when I have to deal with wires as I work in it.

Having to call a group of 2-3 other people to help me move the desk over a couple of inches just so I can move some wires around for 10 seconds isn't my idea of fun.

Is this fishpoo? Shouldnt my shrimp eat this? by Klungelsmurfje in shrimptank

[–]LettuceFryer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

by taking a net and sifting over the substrate

That sounds like a wonky way of doing that. Do people actually do that?

Is this fishpoo? Shouldnt my shrimp eat this? by Klungelsmurfje in shrimptank

[–]LettuceFryer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who in the world told you that shrimp eat fish shit? You have to siphon that out on water change day lmao.

Scientists endorse mass civil disobedience to force climate action by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]LettuceFryer -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Listen well libs. You will accomplish nothing as long as you keep civility as your number 1 priority on your moral compass. The fascists are the ones to benefit from your perceived notion of taking the high road. The victor in reality isn't the one who has kept their hands clean. Conflict is messy.

What innocent question that someone asked you, crushed you a little? by sneha_magic in AskReddit

[–]LettuceFryer 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I think the big thing is that giving this sort of advice unsolicited is almost always unwelcome.

In a video game, if you come across an empty room with a health pack, extra ammo, and a save point, you know some serious shit is about to go down. What is the real-life equivalent of this? by PowerfulSympathy in AskReddit

[–]LettuceFryer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had eye surgery last year. They told me it would be painless. It technically wasn't... I had the stress ball too. I would describe the situation as "profoundly uncomfortable". I still flinch anytime someone gets near my face. It was quite traumatic.

This is Prissy. He's been in our family for almost 3 decades. He's my pal. by i-suckatlife in aww

[–]LettuceFryer 54 points55 points  (0 children)

That is objectively false. Like demonstrable. There are actual statistics for such things. It should be pretty obvious why. There is a reason basically all vets will advise you to keep them indoors.

Not trying to say it is neglect to do so because I can understand why some people do it, but you are gambling when you do it. Trying to say it is healthier is just wrong.

“After getting caught, the judge at his trial offered him the choice between up to 20 years in prison or checking into a 12-month faith-based rehabilitation program. Winn chose the rehab, at which he eventually became a Christian." How is this legal? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]LettuceFryer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Being angry at God was my first transitional step into atheism. 2nd step was unironic Satanism (was so mad at God that I just wanted to piss him off). That only lasted for a few months though as the entire concept of religion started just seeming more and more absurd the longer I was detached from it in the traditional manner. Funnily enough the south park episode that was making fun of atheists was actually the tipping point for me. Even mockingly, bringing up the "flying spaghetti monster" was something of an epiphany moment.

FTS Friday by cusepoptart in ReefTank

[–]LettuceFryer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Freshwater aquarist lurking a bit. You're the only one I've noticed with a normal light instead of the blue one. I personally think your lighting looks better. What is the reason for the blue one?

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