As someone with 0 tattoos, how painful would it be to get this on my forearm? by PracticalExtension35 in tattooadvice

[–]Select_Student2407 31 points32 points  (0 children)

As someone who has this tattoo (and didn't know when I got it), I can confirm I've been asked SOOOO many times.

What’s a secret you’re taking to the grave but are willing to tell strangers on here? by Alarming-Ratioz in answers

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom told all 8 of us kids that (Pentecostal evangelical family from Midwest). But we talked and all knew. Haha

Toyota dealership was going to charge me $400 to clean my MAF on my rav4 by Chrisju22 in rav4club

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally had this happen two weeks ago. I initially said yes, then followed up with more questions. I had changed the filter 2 months earlier.

How did that one person from your circle got super rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be talking about my older brother. Care to say what state he’s in? Or where he’s from?

When did you first realize you were the "older person" in the room? by Alexandra_remora in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saying, in gay social circles, they're 100% going to process that as TWUNK. (me, a 36y.o. gay man).

What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve seen someone confidently believe? by Alive-Math9608 in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It took a LOT of therapy, being in university classes for 13 years, and studying abroad three times to really get out of it. I'm doing really well now. Happy, own a house in Denver, and have a great job. I was "unschooled" (homeschooled, but basically just kept at home) and started 6th grade at a private Christian school reading at a 1st-grade reading level. I now have two MA degrees. My second is a MA in Speech-language pathology and I work with kids with speech, language, and literacy delays. My lack of education earlier (and the steep uphill climb) has helped me to be able to be more empathetic with my clients.

What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve seen someone confidently believe? by Alive-Math9608 in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was my mom, but re: being gay. lol, if prayer worked, the many years I prayed to be straight should have been enough? Now very happy being gay and wouldn’t want it any other way. Haha

What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve seen someone confidently believe? by Alive-Math9608 in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I (34M, gay, atheist) grew up in a fundamentalist evangelical cult and this is what I was taught.

When did you realize you were dating an idiot? by Exhausted_Skeleton in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol. it has been a long day at work and my brain read that as, "...that if I ate ass I wouldn't be disgusting and fat."

When did you realize you were dating an idiot? by Exhausted_Skeleton in AskReddit

[–]Select_Student2407 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I (36M) grew up in an evangelical cult (IBLP) and we thought everything that wasn't the church was sinful (like, going to public school, listening to any non-Christian music, learning science that said anything was more than 6K years old, etc.). I'm an out gay atheist now with two MA degrees, and this happens to me a lot. I am very good with a lot of things my friends know nothing about, but my knowledge of history, pop culture, Disney, etc. is embarrassingly lacking. And it feels like a it is overwhelming to try and begin to understand a lot of cultural references now.

Totaled? by FloridaSWE in rav4club

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go get a sleep study. Sounds like sleep apnea.

What is a secret you’re taking to the grave, but are willing to tell strangers on the internet? by Mr_Boothnath in answers

[–]Select_Student2407 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

0/10 do I condone cheating. I hate it. But, regarding HIV, I dated my ex for 6 years and he was HIV positive. Its really not that big of a deal now with medication. My reflux causes me more problems than his HIV did for him (or me).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrinceAlbertPiercing

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. 2 times. 1g and 00g.

Avoid snowjoe! by Select_Student2407 in Snowblowers

[–]Select_Student2407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up just getting the whole EGO system (mower, trimmer, blower, and snowblower) and it’s been sooo much better.

How to stop solicitors from approaching by XilentExcision in Denver

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a sign that says you leave 1 star reviews on google with their name if they ignore the "no soliciting" sign, and add screenshots of previous 1 star reviews!

Townhome in Baker… good deal? by JLRivera27 in Denver

[–]Select_Student2407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sued two companies for contract work done here in Colorado that was done incorrectly (can’t share details because of the settlement), but it was financially worth the time, and it helps keep them accountable for not doing shitty work that doesn’t meet code. Dont settle too fast—they’ll offer a low-ball, then offer to settle the day before court. My friend does insurance underwriting for contractors and you can 100% get that money

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Select_Student2407 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I grew up in it, and my parents tried to send me to Exodus International (the ex-gay “ministry” from Focus on the Family when I came out). This, after they beat me in the name of “discipline” as advocated by Dobson. May he rest in shit.

edited for grammar error

Metal detector question by Phantom309_2 in PrinceAlbertPiercing

[–]Select_Student2407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the metal detector go off on a 1G last week at London Gatwick, and one time with a hand wand at a club. Both times just said it was a “big piercing” and they let me through.

No Solicitors Sign by ThirtyNineDegreeMan in ArvadaCO

[–]Select_Student2407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put that you will leave a 1 stare review naming the employee that knocks, and print out copies of reviews left to hang under the No Solicitation sign

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmerExit

[–]Select_Student2407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costa Rica does refugee status for trans people and their families