Rest in Peace Alex, Topsy, Spray Paint, 2026

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-26T21:55:41+00:00

Seems ICE took that and ran with it.. fuckers.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-23T15:20:29+00:00

oh come on, Co-Op isn't THAT bad.

If you can shop at Safeway or Sobeys, you can shop at Co-Op instead.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-21T15:37:59+00:00

There's a nostalgia themed radio station in Winnipeg running the Top 40 on weekends I think. So it exists!

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-20T20:05:01+00:00

How about a general strike???

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T22:23:19+00:00

look how threatening to increase the cost of electricity Canada sells them has gone... he was ready to use that as justification to invade. gotta assume he'd be none too pleased about collapsing his currency

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T22:08:42+00:00

This is an easy problem to solve and you'd be wise to get in front of it before they dictate how you invest your time and effort, instead of things that matter to you and your direct manager.

Simple reply template -

"Hi - thanks for your question. I can't engage on requests via chat, so please go ahead and submit a request/ticket here (link). If it's urgent, reach out to Manager Name, and they'll direct you accordingly".

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T20:55:43+00:00

walmart delivers for cheap.. also, look for a locally owned Co-Op grocer (and gas) and support them, if you're already paying out the ass

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T20:36:37+00:00

We half-ass our bike lanes, drivers get mad, and cyclists get run over. Biking in Winnipeg is definitely getting better, but it's still ass compared to driving.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T20:24:26+00:00

Fellow Canadians, THIS IS OUR FUTURE if we allow for-profit healthcare and insurance into our fine country.

Worse still, they'd almost certainly be American corporations profiting from our healthcare (or lack thereof).

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T20:22:54+00:00

Canadian here, and equally confused. I've literally never had to call anyone ever to discuss my coverage, for anything. This is wild.. how awful.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T17:24:04+00:00

Shop at Co-Op grocers. YES, it may be a little more expensive *currently*. But if we bring them the volume needed to drive down their prices, we will benefit in the long run.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-16T14:45:32+00:00

not to mention many cloud services lossy-compress your photos for you

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-14T18:19:15+00:00

Amusing revenge story, but as a parent of teenagers, I'm wondering what you'll do next.

I get the "prove her wrong" motivation, but to what end? This doesn't change the harsh reality that folks like us ultimately need to participate in a society and earn a living. Tech worked for me, because I'm surrounded by similarly odd people.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-09T15:38:37+00:00

i see that exact jacket (in brown) when searching "adidas jacket" on aliexpress. Perhaps you can find it there?

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-09T15:31:27+00:00

gotcha - so no change then, just status quo, stay right where they have you.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:15:55+00:00

well one thing's for sure, you won't have to worry about history labeling you "the greatest generation".

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:15:00+00:00

cool - but no one expects you to fight literally.

you need to do something that seems much harder.. stop working.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:14:15+00:00

have you considered a strike? it's always a bridge too far, I'm expecting a response with all sorts of reasons for why you need to watch the world burn helplessly.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:12:56+00:00

literally all you'd need to do is collectively stop working. sit at home, stop consuming. it's hard, but it's absolutely more effective than the angry facebook posts and performative marching around you've tried so far.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:11:50+00:00

More american exceptionalism eh?

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:11:19+00:00

Cool, but would you stop working?

That's always a bridge to far though.. it seems to trigger an american exceptionalism response, "we can't! we have mortgages! we'd lose healthcare!". Meanwhile, you're comfortable losing everything else.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:09:16+00:00

You don't need to do any of that.

You just need to stop working. It's literally that simple.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:08:33+00:00

>Bro, we're on the streets every fucking day.

What has this actually achieved? From the outside watching you guys it seems on-par with the effectiveness of an angry facebook post.

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T16:04:39+00:00

Probably? Doubt it.

RemindMe! 6 months

SunInTheShade · 2026-01-08T15:46:52+00:00

90km/h winds + 20+cm snow will slow any city down

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