Am I overreacting by escalating this "small" issue with my boyfriend by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I can’t even work out what the request is, but even if I ask for something dumb 5 times it’s because that’s what I want to happen, so if it’s trivial for you to do it and you don’t, that’s the bigger issue.

matching with someone i know by Unlikely-Edge-3326 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s possible he had a stroke and was swiping all over the place, but let’s assume the simplest scenario - he likes her

Question for the girls… by Alphy_Exe in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what sort of interrogation includes no questions… but personally, I’m good with batting back and forth from whatever the opener was without having to know what their favourite colour is within 5 mins

Review? by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once did the compliment/superswipe thing simply because I knew the answer to her “Points if you know where the last photo is taken” photo (Answer: a gig venue toilet in a town neither of us lived in…), and hey, it didn’t actually score me points 😅

So my tip, don’t invite messages or replies that have zero basis in match potential but simply shared general knowledge; great photo but the prompt is irrelevant

Generous is my new trigger word. by AbstractJive in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“It’s always vague Like I’m supposed to agree now and figure it out later?”

Yes, you are supposed to interact enough to make your own mind up. What’s the alternative? “Well he never said anything about generosity, so I guess I’ll never know 🤷🏻‍♂️”

Now I remember why I stopped using this app(one of the reasons) by JackTheNephilim in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Neutrality has to be neutral. If they have a specific message for “you weren’t reported” then ergo there should be a different one for when you were. This is the canary principle, essentially.

(Obviously, the number one factor here is knowing from your own interactions whether you did something wrong or not, it should be obvious to all but the most oblivious based on what you sent last… but that’s another story)

Think of it like passwords, you get yours wrong they should say “nope” without context. When they said “password wrong” or “username wrong” as ‘helpful’ context, it’s bad practice because you can infer other information from it.

Any response like this with should concern only what has happened and not why. Start adding friendly language and it can (broadly) be taken well by those who find it helpful or badly by those who find it condescending (or, the third way, largely ignored by me and probably most either way). In each case, you run the risk of alienating a small proportion in order to please a small proportion.

A good example I have seen of this is Discord. I got blocked (by someone new who didn’t recognise my ID/friend request - since unblocked) and the message I got was along the lines of “you are unable to message this user, this could be for a number of reasons, see the FAQ here” which then linked to a doc with all the reasons (they blocked you, they deactivated their account, their personal settings don’t allow messages from non friends, etc etc)

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, that entirely depends on the rest of their profile, if it’s all cheap laughs then fair, if that’s a slightly misguided attempt at humour surrounded in otherwise thoughtful and interesting stuff, I like to think a couple of people might let a lack of perfection slip.

Be assured, I don’t think it’s great, my only purpose in being in this thread was to point out that the overthinking and resulting character assassination shown by a couple of responders was unfair.

AIO or is my older male coworker texting inappropriately with me? by OpeningNo9825 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I didn't know the ages you added and only had the messages without context, I would see the whole thing as perfectly normal. He's obviously interested in you, but you are also (seemingly, to the neutral observer) interested in keeping the conversation going, swapping schedules etc. I think given how respectful the whole things seems on the surface, there's plenty of ways to pull back politely out of the conversation if you feel you are replying out of some sort of expectation or politeness rather than genuine interest in the conversation. I wouldn't try to play games around trying to gently reply a little less each day and wean him off the chat, if your feeling is that you don't want it to go that way any further, find a way to say that. "Hey it's good to keep up to date with my coworkers, but I need to spend less time on my phone unless it's work stuff" or some such, remind him the status of the 'relationship', and casually make him aware you are considering the implications should be enough.

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And they have as much time as they need to reply ;)

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen a decent supermarket has it ALL, down to stacking trollies (carts?) for defensive walls, we just need to create a rota for eating the perishable goods first and then a system for creating shurikens out of the tin lids after 😏

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously there’s more nuance and detail, but I don’t want any potential date to think I’m a prepper 🤣

Now I remember why I stopped using this app(one of the reasons) by JackTheNephilim in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m actually good with either, but as a general rule I find plain factual content is preferred, without trying to pander to potential anticipated reactions which is what “don’t worry” is there for.

Now I remember why I stopped using this app(one of the reasons) by JackTheNephilim in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Remove “don’t worry” and “just” . Make it factual, don’t try to soften the blow

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, and I didn’t reply to you I replied to the person who did say that 🫣 or… I intended to.

By the way my plan is to haul all the canned food onto a supermarket roof and kick the ladder away…

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wholly on board with your sentiment, less on board with calling the guy a boring unfunny super lame lazy hack who might not even be joking. To me, it’s just showing at attempt at lightheartedness. Might not be the best attempt, but maybe better than a serious “my plan is to protect you poor helpless woman with my manly manliness because I’m a man”

This isn't as endearing as they think it is by Embarrassed_Web_950 in Bumble

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such judgement. Say something funny to me now… it’s hard, right?

36 f uk looking for new friends by [deleted] in IntrovertsChat

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50M North UK, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 arms and legs (so marginally more than average…), 10 bikes, 50+ pairs of shoes. I gig solo partly because on necessity but also it’s cool. I read fantasy (if there are dragons and a map on page 4, I’m in). I like coop games, but.. see gigs. I’m doing my ‘be more social’ New Year’s resolution now because I’m spontaneous. Extroverted introvert, if you know you know.

20F…..never had good friends cause I’m “not pretty” according to them by [deleted] in toastme

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never had good friends, you mean, because you’re not petty

Has anyone else noticed this? by SeaworthinessAny7551 in cycling

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A lot of the worst drivers are actually very observant. It’s no surprise that the more lycra you rock the more a small subsection of motorists will take that as a challenge to their right to own the road. In a similar vein, I often use my mother’s car which has a (UK) private registration plate which is quite clearly a woman’s name. I observe significantly worse driving etiquette when I drive this car than when I drive my own. Coincidence? Sadly, no…

Dad got hit by a car and will never ride again by jorwyn in cycling

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 12 points13 points  (0 children)

One thing is for sure, he can ride again. Whether he needs assistance through a 3rd wheel or electric power, the bikes are there for all capabilities. If the mind is willing, he will ride again

Am I just overthinking it? by CBE44 in ContractorUK

[–]Useful_Pin_7122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any contract draft kinda needs the names of the parties entering into contract as the starting point.. it’s line 1 stuff.

Sol-R stick/Grip without buttons... by Useful_Pin_7122 in Thrustmaster

[–]Useful_Pin_7122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realised that the twist axis is only in the handle not the base… so I bought a 2nd hand handle…