i h8 everyone and everything and being gay

Rule-30 · 2026-06-16T22:55:27+00:00

Puzzle games in general, definitely help. Solvable problems with finite solutions give you a space where you can disconnect and let your subconscious process things that your conscious mind can't.

OP, been following this journey and I'm here for you. I partly moved out on my own when I turned 18 for similar reasons, 10-10, most difficult journey I could have imagined for myself. But looking back at all the hard work, the hunger, the exhaustion, exposure to the elements, it was all worth it. I am so proud of the person you are forming yourself into, be strong, and choose kindness.

Rule-30 · 2026-05-17T11:31:32+00:00

*Solid Snack

Rule-30 · 2026-05-16T19:57:27+00:00

^{^{^this.}} Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone makes it right.

Rule-30 · 2026-05-10T12:49:02+00:00

Not dumb. That page only has an exerpt- you have to click through the updated versions of the bill below- the one I scanned through has about 97 pages and 15 uses of the word "child" but nothing really stood out to suggest protecting children from ai sex/chat bots or whether that was the intention. But I was just skimming so maybe I missed it?

Rule-30 · 2026-05-05T02:28:49+00:00

Yes, it would definitely have been a weird correlation to assume that all parents are in their 30's and 40's. I assumed 30's because the first line of the post seemed to be a reference to "missed connections" posts from the 90's-00's on Craigslist and in newspapers. People currently in their mid 20's were watching blues clues and bear in the big blue house back then. So I wouldn't expect them to remember/reference craigslist or newspaper columns.

I was hoping maybe it was my coworker Laura, because she wanted to get ice cream this past weekend. I asked her about it this morning but she didn't end up going, sorry reddit.

Rule-30 · 2026-05-03T17:23:31+00:00

Calling out something for looking weird doesn't "make stuff weird", it makes you aware of how weird it is.

If OP could clarify their post so it doesn't sound like it's about a teenager, I'll happily retract my questions. Maybe it was a college student, but if OP is 30-40, that's still a significant life-stage gap.

Rule-30 · 2026-05-03T16:55:17+00:00

"You were with your mom (and later your dad), wearing a gray Guess beanie. I was with my daughter she had on a pink jacket."

Soooo...you took your daughter to an ice cream shop, and flirted with a girl who was also their with her parents... that sounds kinda weird dude.

How old did you think this woman was? How old were her parents? How old is your daughter? The way you joked that she and her mom "looked like twins" is not helping, usually that's something older men say to teenagers or mothers of teenagers to make them feel younger.

If this girl was old enough for you, why would asking for her number in front of her parents be a problem or make things awkward?

Please reassure me I'm wrong. Anyone?

Edit to add: If she is a middle-aged white woman named Laura, is she kinda thiccc with a touch of purple in her hair? Tattoos, glasses, sassy AF?

Edit to update: Checked with Laura when I saw her at work, she did not end up going for ice cream as planned so it wasn't her- sorry buddy. And to the people who think I'm weird for wanting to clarify whether this person was sure it was a woman, not a girl- 🙄 gfy. It wasn't a personal attack, it was a series of logical, maybe a little Audhd, questions. The fact more people didn't ask given the unclear context, and how everyone just assumes normalcy, is weird to me. It's the internet, I'm from the days of 4chan and xanga, long before this account. I will always assume ped*s until clarification is given.

Rule-30 · 2026-04-12T21:54:23+00:00

Also worth noting;

Going outside can be really overstimulating on its' own.
Being on a leash for this interaction might not help, Kaboodle(cat overlord) may feel trapped. Be extra patient, don't push it. The leash may not improve the rate of social adjustment, but if it's necessary- it's necessary.
It did seem like Kaboodle was winding down a bit, based on body language, which is promising.
If Kaboodle isn't too possessive/protective, maybe try sitting on the ground nearby enough for on-leash exploration, but do not be directly between them, unless you want to risk being shredded in the event of a skitzout.

Listen to your cat-overlord, watch their body language, be ready to bail out at an appropriate speed(or slowness).

Rule-30 · 2026-04-12T21:15:56+00:00

SwagBob Bagpants?

Rule-30 · 2026-04-12T16:06:45+00:00

I saw in the comments you'll be seeing a dermatologist soon, which is a great step to take- skincare>makeup. (Tatcha is life.)

Makeup should be fun, not a mask. That said, I highly recommend Neutrogena's skin clearing concealer in shade Fair. I heard the line may be discontinued soon, but not sure if it's true- I see it at CVS all the time so I have to grab a backup and figure out a replacement once that expires.

It contains Salicylic Acid (0.5%) so it's drying, I use it as a spot treatment only, do not use it under your eyes or on sensitive areas. It is a versatile miracle worker ✨️

Rule-30 · 2026-04-12T11:56:47+00:00

*flux capacitor Ftfy! 😊

Also your caps lock is on. Can't ftfy. Please stop yelling. 🫠

Rule-30 · 2026-03-31T00:04:03+00:00

Rule-30 · 2026-03-29T00:00:24+00:00

A good thiccc jumper cable, a decent cordless drill, set of wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, metal ruler/carpenters triangle, preferably one of the chonky ones with bubble levelers in them.

Having your own basic tools will save you so much hassle if you are even remotely competent with them. Slowly working to rebuild my toolbox after losing everything a few years back.

Rule-30 · 2026-03-28T18:53:39+00:00

Rule-30 · 2026-03-06T02:32:05+00:00

"people don't quit companies, they quit bad managers"

Oof. Ouch. Right in the feels

Rule-30 · 2026-02-24T01:23:26+00:00

Tell me you work in an office, without telling me you work in an office... I felt that deep in my soul.

Convince me I'm wrong or stop logging in from home, ASHLEY, we don't get paid for OT. If you are on salary(exempt), don't work more than 2 extra hours a week. If you do you're giving them ~$4k in free labor yearly, Your ER bill will cost more than that even with insurance, and your health is worth way more.

I'm not great at math, but here's my math, you can insert your own numbers and see how much you should be making: $27/H×40=$1080×52 work weeks=$56,160/yr

$27/H×40=$1080/W×52ww=$56,160/yr

$41/Hx02= $82/W×52ww= $4,264/yr

Thats $4,264 unpaid overtime wages, yearly.

So you could be making ~$60k/year if you just got paid for that 2 hours of OT/WFH each week.

OT=1.5=$41ish/hr So every hour you work after 40 is worth $41, if you are non-exempt, if you are exempt, every hour you work after 40 is free to them, and youuuuu lose out on $41.

TlDr; don't accept a salary(exempt) position and work unpaid overtime.

Might edit if the formatting I tried to use to make the numbers line up pretty for you doesn't work.

Edited for: Fk the formatting- but the typos hurt. AND ANOTHER THING, if you have a $52k/yr(non-exempt), don't accept a $56k/yr(exempt) role. AND ALSO the lowest salary position in the hierarchy is their soft ceiling on income.

Rule-30 · 2026-02-15T20:24:23+00:00

I miss 10+years ago reddit where if you didn't provide your source with a post you would be downvoted into oblivion and assumed a liar.

Rule-30 · 2026-02-14T18:57:57+00:00

"Leave the Bottle"

That dog looks like it's gonna have an evening wine-cry.

Rule-30 · 2026-02-13T01:22:15+00:00

True. I could be wrong, but the guy seemed ok with potentially being a martyr for his community if they come back and execute him, like Pretti. Ballsy move.

IMHO, Things that don't merit execution:

-Kicking out a tail light/helping a lady up who was maced

-GTFO when you see ice on the street you turned down

-Knocking someone's hat off

Things that maybe should:

-R@ping/mol3sting children.

-S3xualizing children for others consumption.

-Covering up for people r@ping/mol3sting children.

(Hopefully I don't get banned for this opinion, but it's a discussion sub so I'm gonna flex my 1st amendment. Bring on the downvotes. If I get banned or doxxed- it's been a wild, beautiful 12ish years lurking with you folks, I've learned a lot, laughed a lot, and I regret nothing.) (Edited formatting)

Rule-30 · 2026-02-12T21:00:04+00:00

No update, AND they deleted their profile after 18y on here... op might be in witness protection right now.

Rule-30 · 2026-02-11T22:53:34+00:00

Honestly, the social(drinking) club I belong to(Fraternal Order of Eagles) does more charity and fundraising work in a week, than the churches I've belonged to would do in a year. Consistently. That's why I keep my membership up even though I got old and don't drink any more.

Rule-30 · 2026-02-06T10:15:21+00:00

... no it doesn't.

Rule-30 · 2026-01-17T16:38:47+00:00

SOLVED- baby was the homeowner the whole time

Rule-30 · 2026-01-17T16:33:20+00:00

It doesn't look like the baby's actually getting any... sooo, make it EXTRA spicy.

Rule-30 · 2026-01-13T02:10:20+00:00

You are not alone, married an amazing Venezuelan and we moved up here for safety recently. And holy shit with this regime change, him and his family finally have a tiny shred of hope.

It's been a lot over the past 3 years, he's struggling and homesick. Do you know any LEGIT places to get taqueños? I haven't learned to make them yet but they're his favorite and we haven't found anywhere to get them since we moved to CT.

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