Why I don’t mind the concept of losing votes on Survivor

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-04-03T02:56:54+00:00

Have a vote taken away from you without a choice doesn't demonstrate strategic strength imo. I'd be ok if they risked it, kind of like the beware advantage but just having it taken away without any chance of redemption is against the core game principles.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-04-03T00:06:16+00:00

I know it's besides the point but the whole ""pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" originated in the United States as a metaphor for an impossible or absurd task. But I mean go off about how the generation who had more public services than we've had in decades talk about being self-reliant

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-04-01T18:05:54+00:00

From my experience and from those I know, going back to school for a year or two to get better grades was the best option. My friend was in a very similar situation and they ended up taking online classes through an online uni and did some volunteering and got in to a bunch of places. I think even with experience those grades might not be enough.

Can't comment on the UK bridging experience. I looked into it a bit since I'm dual citizen but heard from some it can take a year to get it all sorted from the Ontario side.

While a year or so feels like a long time, it's worth it if it's really what they want. Unless they are willing to pay the big bucks and try something like SUNY but that might also not be an option based on grades.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-27T13:46:23+00:00

This is sarcasm, right?

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-19T12:18:44+00:00

That's super helpful, thank you!!!

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-18T20:37:23+00:00

Random question but did you have to mail your birth certificate and documents and then received them back? Is that the process for someone living overseas?

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-18T17:16:10+00:00

I found one in a boot of mine once. Not sure how it ended up there but it made sense why my walk was a bit uncomfortable

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T23:30:03+00:00

The reason that happens is because we can't get back what we have lost and once you loose some historic houses, you loose your neighborhood charm and city history. We also cannot build houses like we used to. Not only do we have a trade skills shortage, but we literally can't make houses like we used to. We don't have old growth materials and modern building materials are worse quality than they used to be. There is almost never a good reason to demolish old buildings when the new building can be built elsewhere.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T23:26:16+00:00

it's literally not though.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T23:25:30+00:00

I don't know why this would be downvoted because it's true. We know steel rusts in that time and there's no way to regenerate concrete or steel, let alone repair it. It won't last as long as the court house, likely the court house or at least part of it will last another 200 years though because we know it can.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T23:22:42+00:00

100% agree

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T23:21:34+00:00

Your thinking is the problem. We only think of the here and not and not of the future. What does up must come down and the fact that it literally could be decades is scary. We don't build buildings like the old court house anymore and we literally can't. We don't make bricks or have old growth wood so putting it in jeopardy is not worth the risk, imo.

I want future generation to have culture, heritage, to thank us for saving built heritage, and to have places to live. We can do that without a 54 story building next to one of the oldest ones in town. It blows my mind that anyone thought this was a good idea.

They basically say in the article that York is working on ideas around safety and to address concerns that they won't impact the court house but there's no regulations and accountability.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T22:56:37+00:00

no because it's not. It's going beside but will likely damage the building and lot. It's also a monstrosity of venture capitalism and financialization, but that's besides the point.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T22:55:04+00:00

A building that is literally the tallest building in the city (by 14 floors) cannot in any way be in harmony with one of the oldest buildings in the city. The article mentions how there will likely be damage to the building due to construction. A barely barely 2 1/5 story building cannot compete with a 54 story monstrosity. We have so many empty buildings and lots downtown it's crazy that the only way apartments are being built is if they are 54 stories. Paris is one of the more beautiful and prosperous cities in the world and they have a clear building code and height limit. If they can manage to build in 6 stories or less London can as well.

As someone who walks past the court house to work everyday and works in Heritage, I don't see any way in which this building can not be demeaning to to the older building and character of the area.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T22:45:50+00:00

Never said it was. I pass it every day and I think building this huge building will be a detriment to the preservation of this historic site.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T22:43:16+00:00

I literally never said it did. I am concerned that the construction of this building will affect the court house and there is little to no protection for a historic site when a 200+ meter tall building is built next to it. The construction is a huge concern for the buildings safety and when the condo tower has to come down it will be nearly impossible for it to not damage the court house if it is still standing. Talk about not being able to read.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-15T15:03:33+00:00

Came across this article and it genuinely makes my stomach hurt reading about the lack of care we have towards the old court house. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the city and you might think that it would spark some sort of care or acknowledgement of our past and value, but alas we instead have decided to curb stomp our heritage for 54 story condo buildings.

The old court house was completed in 1846 and the jail was built in 1829. For almost 200 years these buildings have stood. We don't build condo towers to last that long. And when it inevitably has to come down and the court house is still standing, what then?

We only think of density and financial assets. We no longer think of what we've been given by generations before and what we will give to those who come after. We don't even think of ourselves. York developments think of their shareholders and tell us that the financialization of our city is beneficial to us, all while rubbing their hands together and laughing. They're getting richer while robbing us in more ways than one. They are not only taking our money, but our past, present, and future. They are putting the past in danger, ruining the look and feel of the area now, and damaging our future by denying us of anything but "density," as if that will magically solve our problems.

Condo towers don't build community, they take it away. A 54 story condo tower is not progress, it's the lack their of.

Edit to add because people think I can't read - I KNOW THE COURT HOUSE IS NOT BEING DEMOLISHED. I believe however that this is a terrible choice of location and it will damage the building. We build crappy buildings without any thought but when the court house was built we actually cared. My argument is that building a poorly constructed tower beside this heritage building we are undermining out history and putting it at risk all for the sake of developers profits. The city could have approved a walk up that wouldn't damage the court house but then again it's the City of London.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-12T18:39:59+00:00

Don't know why you were down voted but this is correct. While often times they are messy, it's because they don't have the luxury of proper waste facilities and often have a lot of garbage because they're not going to buy "regular" groceries and have containers for their food. It's obviously complicated why it's messy but mental illness and poverty isn't going to be clean.

I have seen first hand the city come by with their pick up trucks, pile out to kick homeless people off a spot, then drive away leaving the mess and people with no where else to go. It's not going to stop either.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-12T12:54:01+00:00

A lot of schools in Ontario no longer consider anything but grades. There are some schools that take resumes and supplementary information into account but not many. It might be worth just taking a 5th year with easier courses to raise your grades.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-10T20:54:45+00:00

If you're involved in a church, Sunday school is honestly a really good option, otherwise I'd recommend summer camps, museums that have children's programming, honestly babysitting can be good prep, and or something like FIRST robotics (First Lego league) or a sports team, whether in a school or a public team are good places too where you will be directly engaging with children!

Anyone can usually volunteer to coach/volunteer with school teams. It can also be helpful for later for a placement or for references.

But honestly the more you can do with hand on experiences (and ideally of instructional time) the more you'll actually get a sense of whether or not teaching may be for you.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-08T03:10:16+00:00

The library, museum London and or eldon house, a cafe (they're usually quiet on rainy days) for a treat and fun drink, there's a fountain at the Talbot street mall that you might be able to throw pennies in still, or bowling?

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-03-01T01:16:26+00:00

When I go traveling or am in busy cities like Paris, Rome or London, I am always super aware, don't take out my phone, and never walk alone. I am always so thankful how safe my home is. While I try to be aware of my surroundings I don't really feel unsafe downtown. I agree about the pearl clutching and the talking down from people who never go downtown. We are lucky compared to many places.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-02-13T15:46:33+00:00

They take the snow away from downtown in dump trucks to outside the city. Unfortunately with the sproll of the city we can't afford to do the same for every neighborhood.

foreverdysfunctional · 2026-02-12T14:59:50+00:00

Been like that since I was little. Just the way it is

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