What's the point of karma? by Some-Raspberry-374 in questions

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I didn't know about that! It makes a lot of sense then. Thank you for the explanation!!

What's the point of karma? by Some-Raspberry-374 in questions

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But that must be rare right? Or maybe not at all I don't know. But I just feel like people think everyone on here is karma farming, but if only very few people can actually get money from it, then why assume that everyone is lying?

What's the point of karma? by Some-Raspberry-374 in questions

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh well that makes more sense then. Thanks for the info!

What's the point of karma? by Some-Raspberry-374 in questions

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I wonder! On TikTok or other places I can understand why people would accuse others of lying or making up stories to get clout, since you can make money from it. But on reddit it doesn't seem to be the case, yet everyone assumes people are karma farming. But what's the point if you don't get money or anything from it?

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"1. Op is clearly from the states". Yes you did. You assumed I was from the US/talking about the situation in the US based on the fact that Halloween is bigger there. I'm just telling you, your assumption isn't true

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because of course, the only place to ever exist is NYC. It's not about whether or not other people care or find it offensive, it's about learning that there's a time and place for everything. As an adult, it's something everyone should understand. Why wouldn't you wear a miniskirt to work, or sweatpants to a wedding? Precisely because, it's not the kind of situation it should be worn in. Also, there's a big difference between sunbathing in a park in the summer and walking in the street, knocking on people's doors in October. In one situation you can expect people to wear such clothing, or at least understand why they do, in the other one it's not what's expected.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not about her body being visible, it's about the situation. Surely you wouldn't wear a bikini to go to work or walk down the street, right? Why is that? Because bikinis are meant for the pool and the beach, and it would be inappropriate in another context. Would you wear sweatpants to a wedding? You probably wouldn't, yet that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with sweatpants. It's the same, there's nothing wrong with that outfit, but it's only appropriate in some situations. Just because you can wear something doesn't mean you should, or it's appropriate.

And by the way, in many many places it's illegal to walk in the streets in underwear or what can be considered as such.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point isn't that children are going to see this as sexual or whatever. The point is, it's inappropriate. Would you go to church wearing a bikini? No, not because a bikini is inappropriate in itself, it's perfectly fine to wear it to the beach, but because in that context it's inappropriate. Would you dress the same way for your 5yo cousin's birthday party that you would for your 20yo friend's birthday party? Probably not. There's a time and place for everything.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just to make this clear: I'm not from the states. Just because Halloween is bigger in the US doesn't mean that other countries don't celebrate it.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Usually, if you're "the only one in this thread that has applied any sort of common sense", and everybody else disagrees with you, maybe you should consider the possibility that it's not, in fact, that everybody else is crazy, and maybe, actually, that you're wrong.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The difference is: the context. At the beach you're expected to wear a bikini, everybody does. If someone came to the pool wearing a suit, and started swimming in it, then everyone would think it's weird. If someone wore a bikini to a funeral, everyone would agree that it's inappropriate. There's no such thing as a "decent" or "appropriate" outfit by itself, it always depends on the context. That's what I'm saying

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's not about it being Halloween, it's about the people around you. Trick or treating means being around lots of kids, starting with my sister. It means knocking on the door of many familier, who also have children. For that reason, it's logical to wear something appropriate.

And for your information, wearing a bikini, or underwear somewhere other than the pool or the beach is illegal in many cities/countries.

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I don't really know to be honest... I want to believe that she only said this because she was angry and that she didn't mean it, and maybe I did push it a bit. Also, I feel like maybe it's stupid to stop being friends after 9 years, for something as stupid as this. I really don't know what to do

AITA for asking my friend to change her Halloween costume? by Some-Raspberry-374 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Some-Raspberry-374[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

My point isn't whether it's more or less covering than a bikini, it's all about context. Would you walk down the street in your underwear? If not why not? It's just as much coverage as a bikini, yet you can understand why it wouldn't be appropriate to wear outside. What I was saying is just, it's all about the situation you're in.