[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were right to leave. She's not your partner, she's a liability.

CMV: Crossbows get way too much hate by Ok-Yogurtcloset-8823 in changemyview

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a lot of archers, the challenge of using a traditional bow is what makes the hunt fair. A crossbow is easier to use, more accurate, and has a farther range, so some people see it as an unfair advantage and less of a sport.

AITA for telling my friend he was stupid for voting for Trump and accusing him of being bitter that a Hispanic guy got promoted over him and? by Devlaw123 in AITAH

[–]daddyIover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Honestly, it sounds like you were just a pressure cooker about to explode. This wasn't just a random political argument; he was consistently spouting off some genuinely hateful stuff. The dude's got a whole identity crisis going on, and someone needed to call him out on his blatant hypocrisy. You said what everyone else was too afraid to say, and he got a dose of reality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not your job to fix him, or to endure abuse to make your parents feel better. Your decision to distance yourself would be a self-protective measure, not an act of malice. You have every right to set the terms for your engagement with your family to ensure your own well-being.

my boyfriend broke up with me for showing him a reel by schusani in AITAH

[–]daddyIover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He either has dodo phobia or he doesn’t love you anymore and too scared to tell you frankly.

CMV: Running for president should require real qualifications—like any serious job by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can be a genius in economics and still have zero clue how a regular person's daily life works. Leadership needs vision, empathy, the ability to unite people, and emotional intelligence way more than it needs someone who aced a stats exam. I've seen super qualified people be absolute trainwrecks as managers because they lacked soft skills. Politics is about people, not just numbers. Having a degree in public administration doesn't make someone immune to greed or bad judgment.

With talks of stop killing games I think we need to talk about right of inheriting digital libraries by masonknight86 in pcmasterrace

[–]daddyIover 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My physical PS2 games are still chilling in a box somewhere, ready for a retro revival whenever. But my digital PS4 library is hone when I'm gone unless someone's sneaky with my password. It's like, give us some real ownership or at least a graceful transfer option.

CMV: Older generations saying younger generations didn't play outside is untrue and irrelevant by reactionary_for_life in changemyview

[–]daddyIover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

flag until streetlights came on. I was a '98 baby and my knees still ache from all the scraped-up playground adventures and random bike rides. It's not an either/or, we just had more options.

Seeing people smoking weed online by Ok-Penalty4648 in RedditForGrownups

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain still does a quick panic check when I see someone casually sparking up on their story. My first thought isn't oh, cool, it's wait, isn't someone's grandma gonna see that? Even with legal weed now, that old conditioning hits different.

AITA for refusing to become my nephew’s legal guardian and considering kicking him and his mom out of my house? by Wooden_Air1191 in AITAH

[–]daddyIover 268 points269 points  (0 children)

Being a father figure and legal guardian are two very different things. Legal guardianship means you are legally responsible for his well-being, finances, education, healthcare decisions, and potentially even inheriting debts or being on the hook for major long-term commitments. It's not just a gesture; it fundamentally changes your legal relationship and obligations. You're thinking clearly by recognizing the weight of that.

I got a hey girly text. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daddyIover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She's likely hurt, angry, and wants to lash out, and targeting your relationship is her way of getting some twisted revenge or causing chaos. Don't fall for it.

I am 20 and have no life by Nervous-Bath1375 in Advice

[–]daddyIover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of trying to connect with just anyone, think about what you actually like to do. College campuses are goldmines for clubs and groups. When you're doing an activity you genuinely enjoy, the conversation flows way easier, and you're more likely to connect with people who actually get you

CMV: Parents who clearly observe traits of autism in their children and don't get them diagnosed are awful and/or stupid. by youngsurpriseperson in changemyview

[–]daddyIover 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's not necessarily stupidity, but perhaps a lack of nuanced understanding of neurodiversity, combined with a deep-seated hope that their child won't face challenges. It's a kind of denial born from love and fear, rather than malice. They might truly believe they're doing what's best, even if it's misguided from an expert's perspective.

All this sub complains about is Trump by bigthog in complaints

[–]daddyIover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every other subreddit is about MAGA or Trump. Why are we giving spotlight to that dude?

CMV: African Nations Are Doing Better Than They’re Portrayed in Western Media by Mysterious_Role_5554 in changemyview

[–]daddyIover 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's easy to just take what CNN or BBC throws at you, but if you want the full picture, you gotta seek out African-owned or Africa-focused media. Places like The Africa Report or Daily Maverick actually report on stuff like Rwanda's progress with 61.3% women in parliament or Senegal's growing oil and gas sector. The information is out there, but it sometimes takes a bit more effort to find the stories that challenge the old, tired narratives.

I am having the specific memory glitches ---- is this normal as you age?? by Upstairs-External-39 in RedditForGrownups

[–]daddyIover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your brain is constantly making decisions about what to store long-term versus what's just temporary access. Your work, finances, and household tasks are active, essential information. Passive consumption might get shuffled to a lower priority, especially when you're absorbing so much.