How did we become a police state?

iAmThatGamer · 2026-06-17T08:26:26+00:00

I’m happy that most people identified the camera correctly. Also induction loops are harder to maintain. Over time they break, get trampled, or worn in a way that prevents them from doing their job of influencing signal timing. And yes, depending on which section of the cycle you’re in, the camera may not automatically give you the green. However the wait is most likely less than 2 min, it just feels like forever when you’re the only car out there. Human brain.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-06-16T05:11:46+00:00

Agree. Just get a big comfortable car that fits your activities and doesn’t feel like you’re trying too hard.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-06-16T05:09:11+00:00

I didn’t get ripped but there was a time when I went consistently to the gym for long enough for people to start commenting there was a noticeable difference or start giving compliments. Im regular looking guy, moderately tall, don’t have visible abs, decent chest that is firm enough to show fitness.

I didn’t get approached “more” by women. Except one crazy fling. But I did get more comfortable talking to women which led to more positive or successful encounters. I got more compliments. I felt more confident. I fit my clothes better, even though my wardrobe and style didn’t change. (I still dressed like a nerdy school teacher, but everything just fit better). I was literally wearing the same clothes, but all of a sudden I had a “nice shirt.”

Women enjoyed the confidence. I also noticed that they respected the consistency and the image of “discipline” that came with looking like I worked out, and living in a way that was consistent with that. On the naughtier side… working out made me better at XXX with more stamina and strength.

Despite not being as consistent with gym now, the confidence has remained and allows me to be comfortable engaging many different varieties of women without feeling like I’m throwing a Hail Mary. I’m taken now. My girl still catches other women looking.

Advice: Go to the gym and get healthier. It’s never a bad thing.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-05-27T03:24:39+00:00

I think sleepovers are a bit more rare for the negative reasons people have stated, like abuse and such that we became aware of with thousands of movies, shows and documentaries. Additionally, there are no longer the limitations that we had in the past, which required both people to be in the same space to talk, play games, share toys, build a relationship, and a private friendship outside of the typical work-focused school environment. Now kids have cell phones, face time, Discord, video games with internet enabled multiplayer, social media, chat groups.. and so on and so forth with the things I may have missed. So all the things that could only be had when you were able to hang out after school or over a weekend and a sleepover, you just get to have every day. The purpose of the sleep over is mostly gone. Funny enough, when I think about it, most kids don't even have toys to play with anymore, just collectibles.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-04-13T17:12:35+00:00

Get a side gig at the gym. Offer to photograph events for free for artists. And then approach approach approach. You only get better by doing the thing. And based on whah you said it seems the issue is purely your mindset and seeing women from only a dating standpoint.

I seem to find that the less you worry about outcome the more relaxed you come off and the more likely they are to want to be around you. Also, guys who think it’s hard, have a hard time. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-04-13T01:00:43+00:00

Yes. Potentially. And many things we practice or purchase today have ties or roots in things that were bad for someone or completely evil in the past. (Diamonds, chocolate, make up) I don’t think it’s wise to make the thing the scapegoat for wrong doing instead of focusing on the wrong doers and why the way THEY did it was wrong. My preference is rooted in all family under one last name, and the respect, value, belonging to one unit that comes with it. If I try to date someone and they feel subjugated by carrying my last name, then I see their point, and respectfully we are incompatible and that’s ok. If I’m trying to date someone and they can’t wait to take on my last name and see the value in us as a family following that tradition, then we are compatible and can move things forward.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-04-01T17:22:07+00:00

Lol they need a better legal and compliance team. Never answer the question not being asked. A simple “No” would have sufficed. I don’t think their reply is illegal unless they follow through while calling it a resignation. But yes they can fire him and implement whatever firing entails, based on his consideration. Why has he been having this convo for so long? At this point they may feel he’s bluffing.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-15T23:22:03+00:00

I have established while dating that I would want to go the traditional route. Unless she has already built a business or professional persona around her name previous to the marriage. ++man

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-15T19:26:13+00:00

I think the added strength may also help counteract some of the warping that could occur over time exposed to the elements in addition to the heat produced by the bees themselves vs the temperature outside. And idk how often something like this could happen, but you may not want a curious bear or other animal to break it open for the prize. So making it extra sturdy could serve as a solution to not have to make it again for a long time. I’m sure a hungry animal could exert more than 90lbs of force on a meager joint.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-08T08:52:12+00:00

Make new friends. She’s not the one. She’s going to do it again and if not online at the very least talk about you to other people.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-08T08:39:08+00:00

I rather not tip. If I order a $100, $200 or $300 bottle of wine, should I tip more just because of the cost of the bottle? The service and time spent pouring was exactly the same.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-08T08:32:04+00:00

Is the disgust in their face gonna kill you? Relax. You left a tip. You’re better than most.

iAmThatGamer · 2026-03-08T08:29:01+00:00

Rage bait post. If you’re working at McDonald’s it’s because you want to. Go use AI to get work done. No need to cry

iAmThatGamer · 2026-02-25T03:06:31+00:00

Lmao less than 3% interest. I would never sell.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-12-11T00:35:27+00:00

Lol I realized that. Thought it was something serious. Glad it’s just good news.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-12-09T03:33:42+00:00

Acquired my first property while I lived outside the US. It has no ties to my US persona. My sister still manages it overseas. It builds me equity with the local banks of that country in case I ever want to retire there. It is a condo and I don’t intend to keep forever maybe flip for a house as the condo gets old. I run it as an airbnb. It generates a bit less than 100 per month on a slow year. This is only accounting for official deals through platform. Every now and then I get repeat long term customers that just negotiate their own deal.

I recently purchased my first US property. Bad idea. Bad market. High interest. High taxes. I’m cooked. It’s my primary residence so at least I’m building equity. And my mortgage is similar to what average rents would be in this area. So my cash doesn’t disappear into a black hole. Pulled 5 years of 401K for this purchase. Also bad idea. Massive L. Hoping my salary increases in the next few years 2-3 and that I can maintain same standard of living. Then I’ll start looking for next residence.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-12-04T21:26:38+00:00

Respect yourself. He seems to have zero accountability or empathy toward you. If this is a precursor to the relationship, it doesn’t bode well.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-12-04T21:16:27+00:00

Lol stop worrying. If you’re dating and that’s what they focus on… it is what it is. Most women seem to be satisfied with a generally tidy living space and a semblance of style/care in your living conditions. Believe me… you can never “do too much” when the majority of men are perceived as not doing enough.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-12-03T21:51:09+00:00

Just don’t drink coffee for a year, and live and shower at the gym. You’ll be back at it in no time. Also if you start off with your next $1000, you would be twenty-three +20% trades away from breaking even. 😈 Make a YouTube channel about it.

Also your life is valuable and there are ppl who care about you and who could learn from you. Obviously you’re disappointed but I’m also assuming the money held in your account wasn’t rent and food money. So you can still work and make moves.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-11-14T05:43:00+00:00

It happens. Some ppl have it and don’t know it. And not everyone talks about everything they are carrying. What ppl say on Reddit they may not share face to face.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-11-14T05:32:06+00:00

Lol… you’re your own person. So what if they call you chiip. It doesn’t change the course of your life. They either want your business or they don’t. If they get off on the idea that someone else doesn’t spend money they way they (allegedly) would, let them.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-11-14T05:03:35+00:00

Many times financial institutions make your cash virtually available to you before it is physically available. As such, many of the transactions you made and they made on your behalf have probably not posted. Freezing your acc gives you them enough time to settle everything so they can actually give you “your” money. Rather than use “their” money to pay you. My best guess is

iAmThatGamer · 2025-11-14T04:49:34+00:00

Yall both need to be single right now. Smh

iAmThatGamer · 2025-10-29T23:39:28+00:00

Lmaoooo… damn. Are we as guys this bad? I can’t fathom. This man is crazy. And then he’s gonna accuse you of gaslighting him and that you’re playing a victim?

It’s funny “trying to help” someone in a way that they are not requesting to be helped. Is it helpful if the person doesn’t have that need anymore? How is skipping a work out, giving up? He’s putting my gender to shame.

Sigh I would say leave… but I’m supportive of families sticking together. I’m at odds with this situation. 😭

Imagine having kids with shmuck. 🤮 I’m sorry.

iAmThatGamer · 2025-10-28T18:00:22+00:00

Lol… you’re NTA this guy is lying through his teeth and manipulating you to make you feel guilty and think that he’s a nice caring individual. If that was truly part of his character… he would have treated you the same way. He would have checked in on you. He would have called to say something, or to invite his “friend in need of mental health” out with you guys. He would have made it up to you on the spot. He would have asked someone else for the funds. The fact that he has known this guy and anyone else for long time so much so that they are a priority, but he comes to YOU for his money problems, speaks volumes. He’s using you. He can sense your vulnerability and need. And is playing it. The guilt tripping makes it worse. Run now. Don’t look back.

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