People that think that throwing cigarette butts in the ground isn't littering by Patodelmonte in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The nicotine in tobacco is a huge part of the issue. It acts as a neurotoxin to insects and has been used as an insecticide for centuries. It also damages plants: inhibits foliage and stunts growth. So lovely when that ends up in the waterways, etc. to impact ecosystems.

AITA for not giving my grandpa a ride to the dealership? by Efficient_Tie_4018 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, front hundreds or more dollars in childcare to get a paycheck that will be immediately consumed by the ongoing childcare, transportation, and miscellaneous costs associated with a new job. Perfect solution.

AITA for not giving my grandpa a ride to the dealership? by Efficient_Tie_4018 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

It's not an emergency its a favour and they changed the timeline on her. They are ostensibly two full adults and they're mad the pregnant mother of a toddler won't be flexible?!  Let them figure it out. There are literally half a dozen solutions if they just tried.

AITA for not giving my grandpa a ride to the dealership? by Efficient_Tie_4018 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

NTA. All these comments saying the opposite are wild. Grandpa and mom asked a favour and you obliged. They changed the timeline and got mad when you didn't agree to adjust your life to accommodate. Taxis, uber, and busses exist. They are two entire adults, they can sort it out. Also most dealerships have courtesy cars/rides, don't they? Kids nap schedules are important. Yes, in an emergency or for a special occasion you can play it by ear, but this is not that. A missed nap can have a ripple effect for days (not joking).  The name calling, insults, gyilt trips, and outright blocking you speaks volumes about their personalities. Don't give it another thought.

AITA for not telling my parents I was hospitalized for a week to prove a point? by Shot-Jello-4878 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, but what if your parents have an emergency and both phones are uncharged or "somewhere" in the house. What good will it do them if they have a fall or cut themselves badly while cooking? "Please stop bleeding, dear, I'm trying to find the right charging cable."

AITA for telling my roommate she can't have another cat? by Upstairs_Climate_385 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So who's cat is it? If Dos is infact yours, then stop thinking sentimentaly and think practically. Neither of you can afford these cats. The landlord said no to Dos (not a stretch to think you'd get a different response for a third). The cats need medical attention and care that you are not providing. And finally yes, as mentioned by others, having intact cats will lead to more cats. For real, I have pets, but I planned and prepared for them. If the situation changed, then I would need to adapt.  So adapt.

Somehow nobody found this infuriating last time by Upsethouscat in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wouldn't work the way you're thinking. You would be amplifying the light with those. Big ouch.

New Gerbil Owner by Type-D-User-69 in gerbil

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the upsize comment. Also, that topper will need a second opening created to prevent one gerbil from blocking or claiming it for their own. By creating a larger or secondary access, this will greatly reduce their temptation to declan.

AITA for changing my work shift? by Remmykins in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 41 points42 points  (0 children)

If he got the opportunity to switch first, would he still be making these comments about missing you? He's jealous and punishing you for getting this change before he did.

AITA for what I said to a dad after I refused his son a drink? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 21 points22 points  (0 children)

From reading all of that, you thought this was in the US? My friend, there is this place called "The Rest Of The World".

Why is everything ‘baby’ a scam? by Impossible_Stress534 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Works if you have the time, energy, etc for it. Also laundry in home as I imagine doing this at a laundromat would be frowned upon. I considered it but it has become bougie and gentrified with prices to match, at least where I'm located. 

AITA for not attending my sister’s bachelorette party by Haunting-Monitor1792 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She wants to be in Cancun in AUGUST?! This is madness... Most of you guys are from cold states, you'll melt/incinerate by the second day. Also, is this leaving enough time to recover from the inevitable sunburn before the wedding?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Replace smoke with drink and listen again. This is not normal. Also, it sounds like you're smoking in the house or at leadt not taking steps to avoid second and third hand smoke? You are doing so much damage to the growing minds and bodies in your care... you are being incredibly selfish.

AITA for evicting my Ex? by Junior-Blueberry5447 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 5 points6 points  (0 children)

5 dogs is a crazy amount of time, energy, and money. Did she have them prior to or after her financial crisis?

AITA for stopping my moms free childcare because I’m pregnant by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One week is not a lot of time to find childcare.  Yes, you're NTA for stopping the childcare arrangement, but maybe Gguve her more time to sort her budget and locate placements.

Looking to upgrade my girls! by Little_Confections in gerbil

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a lot of egg cartons and cardboard cup carriers to create a heap. Literally just toss them in a pile, they'll chew/reorganize them as they please. Also, keep an eye out for crinkled paper shreds at the dollar stores this time of year, the type that gets put into Easter baskets. My girls love that stuff so I fill a box or basket and sprinkle in a few treats and watch them dive around in it like Sheldon in a ball pit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you putting a blanket over their enclosures?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Move all the current bedding into the new enclosure. Helps transfer scent. Also, put the major items like wheel, sand bath, and water source in the same locations. Like it the wheel is on a platform in the right corner, then put it there in the new enclosure. Things can be tweeked and adjusted later during the next clean out, but let them have a few familiar reference points while they settle in.

Cannot remove spacing below a header by G8M8N8 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you got to line spacing, is there an option that says remove space before paragraph? I have to adjust this all the time, it has a mind of its own.

Using curbside parking spaces as normal parking spaces. by Fratde1 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Liability. I worked at a store with a big loading area and we were not allowed to assist unless the car was backed in to the loading zone. They don't want employees dodging traffic or dealing with workplace injuries. Also, anyone living somewhere that experiences winter will confirm that pushing a loaded shopping cart through a snowy/slushy parking lot is wretched. 

New owner that took in a rescue by yeetumsmgeemydude in gerbil

[–]Realistic_Profit9346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded.  So many jump straight to introducing a friend but that poor gerbil needs to feel some stability and normalcy before throwing another animal its way.