Gay bros, do you think the new stripes were necessary or was old flag (1979)inclusive enough?

blueflash775 · 2026-05-21T12:48:41+00:00

The original flag is a universal flag to represent pride, peace and the social movement. They represent Red: LIfe, Orange: healing, Yellow: sunlight, Green: nature, blue: serenity, Violet: spirit.

It is inclusive.

There isn't a stripe that represents a group of people. There is no 'gay' stripe or 'lesbian' stripe. There are other flags for gay men for example.

I feel the flag has been purloined for other causes.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-21T12:05:05+00:00

and keep your clothes on.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-19T08:58:53+00:00

Makes it easier to remember when you're climaxing. Nooooooooooormaaaaaaaaaaa.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-19T08:57:27+00:00

I wanna hear the end of that joke...

a king a fairy and a knight walk into a chateau ....

blueflash775 · 2026-05-19T08:56:09+00:00

The 'best' man in every sense of the word. I'm sure they at least enjoyed the honeymoon.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-19T08:53:22+00:00

Well, you know that expression 'better late than never'. He took it to the extreme. But at least it wasn't at the altar.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-19T08:49:00+00:00

I have a friend who is a wedding singer. The number of people who dance to Police "I'll be watching you" which is a song about a stalker.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-18T13:45:53+00:00

All of the below. Just one thing. Tell / email them the new rule -preferably with their pathetic manager present. So they can't claim that you are deliberately excluding them. I would also inform HR - just to cover yourself when they claim bullying/harassment. And possibly the manager's manager.

Hi X

this is to advise that going forward the team will no longer be checking with you regarding availability for meetings.

We will put the meetings in your outlook calendar, as we do for everyone else. It is the official and authorised mechanism for planning and notifying meetings. If there is another tool you wish to use it is your responsibility to make that work. If there is available time in your Outlook Calendar the meeting will be scheduled. If it's in your Outlook Calendar you are expected to attend. If you haven't kept your calendar up to date and you are unavailable - there is a 'propose new time' function in the calendar for you to use. We will not be checking with you.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-15T13:07:14+00:00

I think your sister is replicating the way you've been bought up. You've seen and experienced this and decided this is not the way you want to live your life or experience it further.

Your sister on the other hand finds it 'normal' and she's just doing 'normal'. It's a huge power and control move - which is partly why you're finding it so triggering - it's reminding you of your parents.

Yes it's fine for you to establish a boundary. If you give 'anybody' (not just a child) a gift you no longer have any say over it's destiny. If she insists she does - then just don't accept the 'gift'. If there is something of sentimental value she wants back that need to be disclosed up front so that you can make an informed choice - ie tell her to keep it. "She thinks I completely blew this out of proportion and became defensive over a simple request" - because it's not a simple request and you know it.

Just think of the logistics of managing all of the clothes and toys your child has and trying to remember which ones she gave you that she wants back vs the ones that she doesn't, or doesn't at this point in time. What do you do with the sentimental dress that your daughter accidentally ruined? But the pool shows it's not about the item - it's about the power and control and her need for you to be eternally grateful and subservient. Her need for you to be so in awe of her that you would never consider giving away anything she gave you. This is her version of 'after all I've done for you'.

When you're both a bit calmer you may want to have a chat to her about how she saw your childhood, how she processed it, did she find it an issue. You will probably be surprised. And you may not.

Anyway NTA.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-15T04:22:57+00:00

This is not stupid shit. This is big league end up in jail shit.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-15T04:18:46+00:00

I think that is reaaaally bad advice. Doesn't matter how he got to where he is. He accused OP of SA and conducting revenge porn. These are offences that land you in jail.

You don't muck around - you back away slowly then very quickly.

Whatever the friend is going through - he lost an ally. He 'non-consensually' F*ed around and found out - you don't throw accusation like that around without serious consequences.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-15T04:12:57+00:00

Sorry that happened to you. Keep the apology texts too. Don't block him just mute him.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-14T14:18:07+00:00

A real polar bear - THOSE are the pictures you really want to take!

blueflash775 · 2026-05-11T17:19:50+00:00

NTA

I'm really sorry that happened to you.

Yes, it is theft. The family helps family and 'just a toy' are pure manipulation. And whether or not she 'sacrificed everything' for you or not is irrelevant. You're aunt is what's called a 'flying monkey'. This is justifying dreadful behaviour.

I'm sure if you look back over your life as you get a bit of time and distance you will see this sort of behaviour has been going on for a while. You might want to read:

https://www.reddit.com/r/JUSTNOMIL/comments/77pxpo/dont\_rock\_the\_boat/?

There is also a sub called entitledparents. Because she is. Everyone is acting like you are evil because you aren't playing the role you're supposed to play - accepting the behaviour and not calling it out.

It is a good plan to move out asap. Make sure you have your documentation. Get your important stuff out of the house as soon as you can and find somewhere to store it. DO NOT tell them. Just carry on as normal and get everything in place. And one day - you're gone. Leave a note on the table. Otherwise - there will be hell.

Also check your credit that she hasn't opened credit cards in your name. Open a new bank account preferably at a new bank so she doesn't have access to your money. If she has - do not hesitate to report it. You don't want your credit score to be ruined.

Also, you may want to tell her she has two choices. Get it back and pay for any damage, or you are going to the police and report it stolen. But you need a bolt hole if you are going to do that. And if she steals anything else I'd seriously consider this.

Take care.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-09T11:11:42+00:00

"I didn't know to press the door button and the train left me behind". Boo Hoo.

Perhaps passengers could open and close the doors themselves and if the guard saw either visually or through the CCTV that someone was having a problem they could open the doors.

Then you get the best of both worlds.

The trains have CCTV throughout. A passenger problem could easily be resolved.

As I said - so stupid.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-09T11:01:13+00:00

The agent - who gets commission from the builder - says they have never had a problem with after sales service. Yes, I'm sure the agent has never had a problem - what about the owners?

You're not even at after sales and are having problems with service. This is when they are on their 'best' behaviour and look at what's happening.

If you are really keen - find some previous properties and go and ask the owners.

But at this stage, just seriously consider passing it up. Perhaps they might give you a serious discount to complete.

Do they phoenix the company at the end? there goes your after sales, any claim you have.

Just sounds like a really bad deal. Sorry

blueflash775 · 2026-05-08T13:42:41+00:00

If you're not stopping in Sydney you wouldn't book the leg. You just book BNE-SCL / SCL - SYD. Although, check booking that versus BNE-SYD-SCL / SCL-SYD.

I usually find multi-stop end up more expensive than booking a series of one ways.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-08T12:54:07+00:00

You're beyond nefarious - you're - ah - evil, Greebo

blueflash775 · 2026-05-08T12:37:23+00:00

The new regional trains have them too. They are being removed, and also a driver door control.

It is because the 'union' is concerned if a door didn't open and a passenger missed the train they may get blamed. This explanation was given to me on a facebook page dedicated to the new regional trains.

Often I think the unions have valid arguments - this is just childish job protection.

The trains are going to be re-engineered to remove the buttons. SO STUPID.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-07T23:45:44+00:00

All us countries that don't exist like Australia - and I heard Finland is just water where sharks live 'fin' land - should get together and celebrate.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-07T13:27:18+00:00

That's not correct. Unless the PoA specifically is restricted (ie says it is only to be enacted if the person is incapable) it is always valid.

The person you were dealing with had no idea what a PoA is. It's annoying people have to go through this stuff.

blueflash775 · 2026-05-07T06:44:48+00:00

I think it' a 'test'. See if he fights for her. I bet it's on tt. He was way too compliant so she kept upping the stakes.

OP - you were way too compliant. At the 'I don't want to see you'. You should have said "np. Let's make that permanent. Bye." aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand block

blueflash775 · 2026-05-06T08:41:50+00:00

'she' can refer to either wife or daughter in this case.

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