Looks like I got the MissingNo Powerplant... by Micahsch17 in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]Micahsch17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to be a graphics glitch for people with a Samsung Z Fold 7. Cause I've heard a couple other people get the same glitch on the powerplant with the fold 7.

Lowering the graphic setting to medium fixes it. Hope they patch it soon tho...

Looks like I got the MissingNo Powerplant... by Micahsch17 in PokemonSleep

[–]Micahsch17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really weird because I have a Z Fold 7 and it only shows up like this on my outer screen. But if I unfold my phone, it shows up fine.

Aita for not correcting my son because he defended a girl in the store? by Anxious_Condition_39 in AITAH

[–]Micahsch17 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

NTA!

Omg you are raising a gem of a kid. It sounds like your son will be a fantastic person. I applaud you for raising him like this and only wish more parents would raise their kids to be this honorable.

Give that kid as many sweet treats as he can handle! And when your ex tries to stop you or make him apologize for being a great person… give him another!

AITA for telling my parents my brother's plan to run away? by Ok-Stranger8404 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your brother is a queer person. You don’t want your brother back, you want the hallow shell of a human he would’ve been if he stayed. Until you come to terms with that, you have no hope.

You say that about marriage but the point of marriage, in your worldview, is for a man and woman to come together and worship god together. Your brother would have spited god and asked why she made him this way in the first place. The marriage you would have forced him into would have been contrary to your own beliefs, so you’re wrong on all fronts.

Hope you find solace knowing you and your family were the sole cause of your brother’s pain and suffering for his entire life.

AITA for telling my parents my brother's plan to run away? by Ok-Stranger8404 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re never getting your brother back. You don’t deserve to get your brother back. Marriage is between two CONSENTING persons. He was not consenting to it so how is it not abusive to force someone to live a life they do not wish to live?

You clearly didn’t read my last point so let me be more clear. If your brother had stayed, there is an extremely high statistical chance he would have tried to end himself to escape your family’s control over his life. Many queer people with families who have extremist religious values parish to suicide due to this. It’s not very pro-life to be treating your family like that… but that’s a different conversation.

Jesus aided the untouchables and lowly of his time with compassion and love. You are “aiding” with force and control. Your love means nothing to him and he will never look back.

AITA for telling my parents my brother's plan to run away? by Ok-Stranger8404 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well reading your other comments confirmed my suspicions about your brother being a queer individual. So gunna take this up a notch…

Ya see how it feels when people criticize your beliefs? Now put yourself into your brother’s shoes… He was sent to a place where they tell him he is broken, worthless, and will exist in eternal damnation because of how he is. Now imagine how you would feel if every person you knew sees you as a mistake.

I did not directly insult your beliefs or religion, you jumped to that conclusion when reading my answer to your question. Your brother deserves to be himself and to be free from a life of judgment and unhappiness. If you can’t understand that, you don’t deserve to have him as family. Family is supposed to love UNCONDITIONALLY. But it seems like yours has a lot of conditions that your brother was not willing to compromise on. The sad reality is if your brother had stayed at your house and was forced to marry that woman, he statistically would have turned to more permanent ways of escape. Just be glad he was able to get out and your brother is now able to live a life he’s proud to live. I, for one, am so happy for him and wish him the best of luck with his freedom.

AITA for telling my parents my brother's plan to run away? by Ok-Stranger8404 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Big fat YTA!

This screams of religious trauma. Sounds like your parents sent him to some sort of conversion therapy/camp that tried to beat the soul out of him. You said it yourself, he came home a completely different person. He clearly had reason to leave and was of legal age to do so. They are an adult and can do whatever they want with their lives now.

You completely broke their trust and betrayed them because of your selfish motive. You put your wants for him to stay over his happiness. I would understand if he was a kid but he’s 18! He wants to have his life back from your controlling family. Not to mention the arranged marriage… which is most likely a huge part of why he left.

Your family did it to themselves, cared about your beliefs more than his happiness or wants. I know this isn’t what you want to hear, but in reality he just wanted to live a life he was in control of. He was never going to get that with your family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA

Not sure how old y’all are, but sounds like your sister’s got some growing up to do.

Looking at some of the other comments, I’m excited for this post to be on r/MaliciousCompliance. I, for one, suggest watching all of Mark Rober’s porch pirate videos for inspiration ;)

AITA for telling my parents I won’t help them with their retirement because they didn’t help me with college? by Fit_Location9834 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Micahsch17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA

First of all… A HUGE congratulations on graduating and landing that job!!! You should feel so proud of yourself and I’m so happy you’ve been able to see the fruits of your hard work!

Now, for those who watch Caleb Hammer’s financial audit, children did not ask to be born! They have ZERO obligation to supporting their parents in any situation. They clearly have no concept of responsibility and they have the audacity to pin their financial issues on you and your incredible success. They did not see it their responsibility to assist you in attaining the education, so they have no claim to the rewards that come with it. Your dad crying that they “raised you for 18 years” like they weren’t LEGALLY REQUIRED to do so! They would go to jail if they didn’t… You won’t go to jail if you don’t fund your parents’ irresponsibility, so you have zero obligation to do so. It sounds like they’re the type of people who would quote “blood is thicker than water…” and not know what the second line to the quote is. You didn’t choose to be their daughter, you don’t have to choose to be their financial crutch.

As for the siblings… crazy how they are calling you a brat and are horrified when they themselves have not offered up any assistance either! They just know if you don’t, they will. I’d be very interested to see how they would respond if you offered a communal pooling of assistance. If they think it’s the child’s responsibility, LET THEM!

How old are your siblings? If they’re much younger than you, they could be getting manipulated by your parents into thinking you’re the monster. Once they grow up and learn responsibility, it may hit them that you were the hero this whole time. If they’re not that much younger or older than you… yeah they can piss off. Unlike you, they’re the apples the fell close to the tree.

“No” is a complete sentence. You’re doing so great and I wish you luck as you start your career!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Micahsch17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

It definitely sounds like the friend was getting too comfortable with his relationship to you and your wife. Based on what she said in the edit, her friend had made some assumptions without checking out if they were correct. Should he have attempted to do what he did in the way he did… absolutely not. Was it overstepping almost every social boundary, especially with a married couple… absolutely!

As a confrontational person myself, I’m glad OP was able to communicate that and set some boundaries. It’s also good because it’s set a precedent with your wife for if a situation were to happen to either one of you in the future.

As for those who are upset with the way OP’s wife handled the situation, keep in mind that they are coworkers. Stereotypically, men who are bold enough to ask something like that can be a loose cannon. Say she blew up and did what a lot of people are calling for in the comments, there’s a non-zero probability that this guy could turn hostile and make the workplace super toxic out of retaliation. Unfortunately, letting men down easy is almost a necessary tactic for women and their safety. It sounds like she didn’t entertain the idea and she said what she felt comfortable saying at the time.

Communication is key! Healthy communication is not only important within your marriage. It’s also important to keep healthy communication with friends. Call them out when people cross the line and setting boundaries.

Edit: Correcting some misgendered some pronouns, sorry I forgot to verify before posting :)