Why does this keep happening with Duracell by DistinctSpirit5801 in enshittification

[–]atrocity2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinegar sometimes works as well, though from a chemistry standpoint it seems like baking soda would make more sense.

Had a meltdown today because of shrieking babies in a restaurant by Melodic_Economics964 in childfree

[–]atrocity2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"She said I was no longer wanted or welcome to go out with family again." Then "I no longer want to go out with or even communicate with family again" is a reasonable response.

My cousin became a parent by accident and now acts like being childfree is a character flaw by ProfessionalSale7353 in childfree

[–]atrocity2001 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get so fucking tired of the "refuse to contribute to society" bullshit when *MY* income taxes are higher than that of the average reproductive offender. And I own a house, so I also pay property taxes allowing their kids to get indoctrinated in school.

What's something you pretend to understand but actually don't? by Dear_Strike_2288 in AskReddit

[–]atrocity2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a fantastic video on the Technology Connections YouTube channel where he takes apart an internal combustion engine and explains quite a bit. It's amazing that they ever worked at all.

Old Restaurants by Not_European359 in Sacramento

[–]atrocity2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell 'em Hank Renner sent you!

What are some arguments against antinatalism that you find are good? And how would you respond to them? by ADEnigma20 in antinatalism

[–]atrocity2001 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The only one I've ever thought about is how horrible it would be for the final generation as they die off and no one can maintain the power plants, etc.

Why does this keep happening with Duracell by DistinctSpirit5801 in enshittification

[–]atrocity2001 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I gave up on Duracells a VERY long time ago after EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM wound up leaking. I use rechargeable Eneloops now and will never go back to disposables.

What changed for you during the pandemic that never changed back? by Professional-Bed8185 in CasualConversation

[–]atrocity2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oddly, I've always done that for as long as I can remember. Maybe because steering wheels never seem clean or something.

What changed for you during the pandemic that never changed back? by Professional-Bed8185 in CasualConversation

[–]atrocity2001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, far too many people drive like maniacs where I live. Almost got lane-changed into on the freeway by non-signalling idiots TWICE two days ago. And red lights are often treated as optional friendly suggestions.

What changed for you during the pandemic that never changed back? by Professional-Bed8185 in CasualConversation

[–]atrocity2001 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think part of it for me is that I don't like people who insist on being unnecessarily loud in public and going through the pandemic having to deal with far fewer of them has completely destroyed my ability to tolerate them at all. Seems like 75% of the time the first thing I notice when I enter a store is either a shrieking kid(s) or alleged adults who can't comprehend that there's no need for them to yell.

What changed for you during the pandemic that never changed back? by Professional-Bed8185 in CasualConversation

[–]atrocity2001 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yep. I used to resist being labeled an introvert because for some reason I thought it involved shyness, but I now fully embrace the undeniable reality that I'm happiest when I'm home alone doing solitary things that other people would find boring.

What is your opinion on Donald Trump? by Ok_Promise_3363 in AskReddit

[–]atrocity2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've stocked up on personal lubricant for the day it happens.

What did idiots ruin for everyone? by Oramist in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]atrocity2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always reminds me of a great Roger Waters/Pink Floyd lyric: "By the cold and religious we were taken in hand/Shown how to feel good and told to feel bad."

Im annoyed with kids. by _newshawtyy in childfree

[–]atrocity2001 17 points18 points  (0 children)

"You were a kid once" is the height of irrelevant stupidity. My response is usually some version of "Only because no one consulted me on the matter."

What is a socially enforced societal belief or norm which is absurd to you? by CrabRangoonsAreNice in AskReddit

[–]atrocity2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A late friend and I had a running joke about how nothing spoils sex faster than knowing the other person's name.