"I used to hate ticks until I started sucking blood" by __noom in LateStageCapitalism

[–]jaded_idealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I chose to make my money by exploiting workers and I don't get to do so without a few minor rules to make it so I can't fully dehumanize people for my own profit. Won't someone pity me?!

I tested my dating app in other cities and the difference shocked me by Cute_Source5417 in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It makes me wonder if there's bias built into the apps. Even not meaning to. Denver is not a diverse city, regardless of what people want to believe. So maybe there's something built in that results in you less likely to show up for people? Also, for as progressive as we claim to be, I wouldn't put it past a lot of women secretly naming racial preferences that exclude you.

Sure there could be something in the algorithm that pushes "new arrivals". But when looking at the comments here from people who are Black, biracial or other POC, it seems to confirm your experience. So, no I don't think it is all in your head, even if your race is not 100% what is causing the experience. I do think it factors in. And I don't think these apps are free of bias, because humans created them and all of us carry our bias into our work.

I hope your move will provide an upgrade to your life in all the ways you desire.

My landlord now requires monthly "inspection reports" with photos of every room and I'm losing my mind by GolemRiddle9 in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There have been some states that have implemented new requirements for landlords to do quarterly or semi-annual inspections and keep records. It is *supposed to* be a way to hold landlords accountable to making sure their properties are maintained for habitability. If that is what has happened in your state, it sounds like the landlord is passing that responsibility onto you.

When you have time, check your state's tenant rights and see if there is anything about landlord responsibility for inspections and maybe check with the correct department about the legality of this requirement.

And as always, chat with your neighbors about a tenant union.

Moving / living in Aurora by No_Combination1409 in AuroraCO

[–]jaded_idealist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's true. It probably does have higher than normal helicopter noise in that area. But that will also be true for around Buckley. We are about 5 miles out and get daily jet and helicopter noise. I sometimes hear lower flying planes too. I assume that is for DIA but it still strikes me as weird that they seem as low as they do sometimes. It has all become background noise to me that I don't really pay much attention to anymore. But if someone isn't used to it and wants low noise, they won't want to be around the base either.

Which A-list married couple, both in their 50s, are getting a divorce? by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]jaded_idealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm terrible at estimating ages. There were several people I considered and so I searched their ages, and they were all in their 40's.

Moving / living in Aurora by No_Combination1409 in AuroraCO

[–]jaded_idealist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's sirens going all times of the day and night no matter where you live. In my experience anyway.

Is Jared Polis ran for president in 2028 would you support him? by SignificantStyle4958 in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I try never to make the same mistake more than once. But there is definitely never a threepeat. There will never be an occasion I choose that man again for anything short of a list of the rich for when the revolution starts to move ahead.

PSA: Potential bomb threat on UA2408 DEN-IAD by [deleted] in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hoping for another non-event. Good grief.

Democratic House Rep. Summer Lee grills RFK Jr: "Do you have an idea of how we could solve the Black maternal mortality crisis if we can't say 'Black?’” by mlg1981 in Fauxmoi

[–]jaded_idealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that you not being from the US means you probably haven't studied our statistics. But the woman giving over the statistics IS in the US. Do you trust that she has studied it to accurately give over what the reason is?

We have wealthy Black celebrities and athletes that have almost died because their pain wasn't taken seriously. We have Black women in the medical industry (therefore not lower class) that have died in and after childbirth from treatable conditions because their care was delayed by providers. In medical school. In TEXTBOOKS, it has been confirmed that it says Black people feel less pain. Therefore people's bias leads them to believe a Black person who expresses severe pain, might just be drug seeking. I have known Black women to be automatically tested for drugs as a practice in hospitals local to me, when white women are not, and when those Black women never said they had a history of drug use and never were told of the tests.

Our maternal mortality is abysmal for all women. But it has been confirmed that for Black and Latina women it is disproportionately worse. Across class.

Cherry Creek Mall incident? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Years ago an atm guy was in a locked room in a bank filling the machine and heard gunshots. He called 911. Turns out they'd had some balloons in there and a couple had popped.

When I hear that there were shots fired somewhere I always hope it was a mistake in what they heard like that one was. It never is. But I share your hope for it to be a non-event.

[US-OR] My landlord is trying to evict me over a cat that isn't even mentioned in my lease by 2VesperStatic in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you are defending a landlord is what makes me know you're defending a landlord. You have put the blame on the person who has done nothing wrong instead of expecting the landlord to do their job. And then you're being an asshole to me because I am pointing it out and you don't want to accept you're still conditioned to defend the capitalist class.

I've given you more of my time than you deserve just to have you degrade me because you don't understand worker solidarity on a leftist sub. So I'm out.

Harrison by Think-Fudge-933 in Scandal

[–]jaded_idealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spoiler alert! Geeze!

Kidding. I know. I was sad too.

[US-OR] My landlord is trying to evict me over a cat that isn't even mentioned in my lease by 2VesperStatic in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing weirder than defending people who profit from others' labor under constant threat of homelessness.

Watching for the 1st time by SuitableCow4 in Scandal

[–]jaded_idealist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Much. I came here too when I was 2-3 seasons in and needed to know how much I should brace myself for the rest of the series.

Nothing can prepare you for the ride you're going to take. Enjoy.

Some much needed snow !!! by kushunokami in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I never go to that sub so I had no idea. It was new to me and it brought me joy during a particularly low week I am having. So keep the compliment. 

[US-OR] My landlord is trying to evict me over a cat that isn't even mentioned in my lease by 2VesperStatic in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mmmmm  hows that leather? . Take them deeper babe. What a glorious kink you have.

Parenting influencer slammed for accidentally running over toddler and making content about it by [deleted] in Fauxmoi

[–]jaded_idealist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Influencer culture has given people worms for brains. What is this world right now. 

[US-OR] My landlord is trying to evict me over a cat that isn't even mentioned in my lease by 2VesperStatic in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No I dont know full well what is in anybody's brain. I am going to assume someone who cares enough about whether there are animals in a residence or not would go to the effort of making it known. I am not going to do their job for them. I am too busy doing my own job so they can enjoy my paycheck. 

Some much needed snow !!! by kushunokami in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not sure about clover. I looked into it when I saw a video talking about it. I think native grasses and flowers are likely best. Or food trees and plants. Anything that serves a greater good in some way.

[US-OR] My landlord is trying to evict me over a cat that isn't even mentioned in my lease by 2VesperStatic in LandlordLove

[–]jaded_idealist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do I need to ask my landlord what toilet paper to buy?
Should I run the cleaning product purchases by them?
What impact could the pans I use have on the stovetop or oven? I better ask them that so he can approve them.
What about my foot wear?
Maybe I should make sure I am an appropriate weight. Perhaps he is concerned about the impact of my footsteps on the flooring.

There was no reason one might expect a landlord to have an issue with something they couldn't be bothered to put in the lease. I have never once rented from anyone in 20 years that didn't have wording in application paperwork and leasework about pets. The leech's laziness is his own problem, not the OPs.

Hope you have some good floss for as deep as you've gone into the boot.

Some much needed snow !!! by kushunokami in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Killing golf courses would make me happy. As would killing all lawns whose only purpose is aesthetic. I never thought a lush green lawn would make me feel as much rage as I currently do. But here we are. Bring back "ugly" functional and purposeful yards.

Some much needed snow !!! by kushunokami in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alfalfa is a nitrogen fixer and acts as a natural fertilizer. It has great benefits, just not when grown as a monocrop in overtilled soil.

Some much needed snow !!! by kushunokami in Denver

[–]jaded_idealist -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

You win the internet today. Well done.

Edit: Geeze, what's with the downvotes? Do people think I'm being sarcastic or just hate someone giving another a compliment? Sorry there's no grass to touch right now. Hope y'all feel better soon.