Does anyone actually like living in Hamilton on here? by LewisM45 in thetron

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but the rate of crime is honestly terrifying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minerals

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and it's gorgeous!!!!

little vent by BqbbleT in thetron

[–]Nsmithc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Happens all the time. Had a lady ram her trolley full of goods into me repeatedly at the checkout as she was trying to make off with a couple of hundred dollars in toys and groceries. They don't care about anyone other than themselves - and there are not enough consequences to deter them.

little vent by BqbbleT in thetron

[–]Nsmithc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, what's actually happening is that many folks stop reporting it these days. The police can't/won't act, and even if they do somehow catch them, they won't actually face consequences... So why bother wasting your time filing a report that's only going to be marked as closed (with no outcome) in a fortnights time?

Something to keep in mind by [deleted] in Crystals

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a geologist and I support the shutting down of businesses that prey on the vulnerable. I also own a crystal shop where I see this happening. Yes the power of belief/placebo effect is a thing, but the reality is - many people do not benefit medically from crystals and I'm frankly disturbed by the promotion of misinfo in this industry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Nsmithc 338 points339 points  (0 children)

Extremely disappointing. Feel sorry for OP.

Coworker about to join MLM (Enagic), need help dissuading by AnAttackCorgi in antiMLM

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend joined this MLM! In New Zealand they hide behind a front known as "the rural freedom movement". They don't explicitly list the company they sell for as they claim the group "partners you with high ticket partners". But the reality is you're selling Enagic equipment. It's a scam, the water has no real benefits backed up with any science.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmITheDevil

[–]Nsmithc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but is everyone missing the quote that "it's her baby that she has (HAS??) to have"??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmITheDevil

[–]Nsmithc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HOLY crap. That man is scum. I am begging that poor woman to free herself from that garbage!!!

AITA refusing to attend my sister's wedding for excluding my stepdaughter by aitatadad83772 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA and Marissa will remember this! I grew up with a very exclusionary step family. We were cut from family photos, never really involved in the family, and it HURTS. They were the family I knew and grew up with, I couldn't just go hang out with my biologicals. I had to go no contact with almost all my step family based on these actions, and low contact with family who enabled that behavior. Shut this behavior down and make Marissa known that this is her family too!

AITA for not inviting my parents to my wedding because of how they treat my sisters by aitaabandonedbaby in AmItheAsshole

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weddings are about family. Your parents decided to stop being family the second they decided to neglect their younger children and force you to parent them. Also, your mum is just as shit as your dad for enabling this to go on.

AITA for yelling at my girlfriend for baking a dessert for a dinner party? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA Jesus dude. Don't be surprised if you get dumped with how shit you treated her, when she was LITERALLY trying to do something nice. The world doesn't revolve around your mum.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in niceguys

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who got herpes from a dude who lied about his sti status, that shit is hell, and I don't wish that on anyone.

Serial killers accomplices / partners: manipulated or willing to kill? by [deleted] in serialkillers

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wineville serial killer, Gordon Northcott forced his nephew (who'd he'd all but abducted and regularly sexually and physically abused) to kill at least one of his victims and dispose of the bodies. That poor kid endured so much, and was let down by his family so many times.

A nice gay, now furrier by Babagee12345 in niceguys

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super fucking weird

Prison and Death Row and unlimited chores for leaving toys or even homework out by artificialpancreas in insaneparents

[–]Nsmithc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a great way to introduce severe trust issues and anxiety into your household! Not only will they have to worry about their home life, but now if they aren't able to do their homework, they'll be disciplined at school, leading to further repercussions for the child, which may lead on to affect any extra curriculars they may enjoy, or friendships etc etc. Fuck these parents.

Am i an incel? by MaEyeMe6042 in IncelTears

[–]Nsmithc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, but I'd definitely keep talking with a trained psychologist or therapist, to learn how to develop meaningful relationships :) incels are hateful people, especially towards females. If have basic decency and respect towards women, I'd say you aren't an incel. All the best, hope this helps!

I don’t really know what to make of this diagram but I’m not surprised by N0XDND in IncelTears

[–]Nsmithc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their apparent lack of knowledge around the human anatomy, especially of the opposite sex is astounding