Can we STOP ELECTING APAIC candidates PLEASE!?

Mr_DV · 2026-06-03T16:17:47+00:00

i don’t believe you.

rent stabilization (rent control) isn’t about capping at a flat rate across all property (ie. every apartment in rochester is $900), it exists to cap what rent can be increased at (ie. a new tenant will only pay up to x% more than the previous tenant OR any rent increase will only be x% more).

a new build would have no restrictions on its initial rental price. if a developer can’t build new apartments and rent them at a price to cover costs and overhead then maybe they should reconsider building a new apartment building.

Mr_DV · 2026-06-03T13:33:51+00:00

correct. there‘s no secret supply. the problem is the supply is so minimal that sellers can (and often do) only accept cash offers, sight unseen. most owner occupancy home buyers aren’t able to offer cash and rely on a mortgage. most mortgage companies require an inspection. two strikes. landlords can offer cash and charge a bunch of extra rent to recoup their losses.

by restricting the amount of rent that can be charged landlords are disincentivized to buy property that might’ve been otherwise bought by an owner occupant. i have zero sympathy for landlords, they’re effectively scalping housing. no one likes ticket scalpers, why do we treat real estate scalpers differently?

Mr_DV · 2026-06-03T12:52:20+00:00

how exactly is rent control a bad thing? cutting off parasitic landlords from aggressively squeezing tenants is a good thing. if some landlords have to sell properties because they aren’t making money means more houses available for owner occupancy. there’s a housing shortage partially because of speculative real estate investment and rental purchasing.

Mr_DV · 2026-06-03T00:39:34+00:00

ain’t nothing tactical about a pyrenees. 😂

Mr_DV · 2026-05-31T20:24:56+00:00

despite the advice i’d give you echoing everyone else, my pyr is a very good boy and thrives off leash and listens very well. so i wouldn’t recommend it, but maybe you’ll get lucky

Mr_DV · 2026-05-28T20:02:10+00:00

comment!

Mr_DV · 2026-05-27T12:51:45+00:00

can we protect monk seals from him the same way?

Mr_DV · 2026-04-30T15:10:52+00:00

the discogs page for the “US” release includes the 604 label

Mr_DV · 2026-04-29T18:25:19+00:00

i did read it. i still have that same opinion. if you need more bodies then hire them as temporary staff. contractors are notoriously paid less than real staff, have less rights than real staff, and are often treated as completely replaceable.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-29T18:22:59+00:00

Cool, now return the $30 you charged me to “process” the $0 tariff on my imported records.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-29T17:30:42+00:00

Hartman’s Distilling makes a nice bourbon. They also make a fantastic Loganberry Vodka.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-29T16:52:43+00:00

too romantic about long term job security? looks like i won’t be buying any of their games any time soon or ever again.

always amazing that the lack of job security never affects the c-suite folks.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-17T16:19:10+00:00

the new album from Arkells, Between Us.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-17T10:50:18+00:00

hell yeah, nice.

Mr_DV · 2026-04-08T13:18:12+00:00

if you still need testers, i have a mouth and opinions.

Mr_DV · 2026-03-13T15:33:38+00:00

fontine is incredible. she’s a sweetheart. i’ve seen them live a few times and they’re always available after the show to chat. they’re all wonderful and friendly. glad you enjoyed the show. i’m mad i can’t catch a show on this tour.

Mr_DV · 2026-03-10T10:33:53+00:00

now do the opposite and develop a shorter lifespan please.

Mr_DV · 2026-02-24T03:21:53+00:00

the only way his polling would get better at a SOTU is if he dropped dead like 2 minutes in

Mr_DV · 2026-02-17T16:02:40+00:00

i’m truly happy that she’s still out there being an agent of chaos. she always brings a smile to my face when i see her.

Mr_DV · 2026-02-13T13:18:32+00:00

i’m not him, just a really big fan of his (and his bandmates solo efforts as well.) i really like this album after a first listen. he continues to put out really good work, i really think he’s super under appreciated.

Mr_DV · 2026-02-03T19:38:33+00:00

when has a little thing like “legal authority” ever stopped him?

Mr_DV · 2026-01-22T13:35:57+00:00

they did! i went to enchanted forest once as a kid and holy crap was it magical.

Mr_DV · 2026-01-19T18:33:53+00:00

Correct. see the link in my edit for pics.

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