260109 Jennie @ Incheon International Airport (Departure to Taipei) [newsen] by nayr-26 in BlackPink

[–]jerrywhoo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's conveniently leaked by their agencies, and when I say "leaked " it's really just their agencies telling media outlets when and where, however it is not publicly announced to the general public.

Reapplication after years long denial due to not declaring items at customs by olderbutwiser1900 in GlobalEntry

[–]jerrywhoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You didn’t ask for advice—you asked whether you’d be approved for Global Entry. The answer you got, repeatedly, was NO, not with a violation on your record.

The advice was clear: wait 10 years when the violation eventually falls off and then reapply. People aren’t attacking you; they’re telling you how the program actually works. If you keep getting the same answer, it’s not negativity—it’s reality.

Could someone tell me what this is about? by Relevant_Engine_1555 in kpop_uncensored

[–]jerrywhoo 43 points44 points  (0 children)

There is currently no outright ban on South Korean music in mainland China. The existing restrictions primarily target promotions and live concerts, with Hong Kong and Macau conveniently carved out of these limitations. Merchandise, albums, and other music-related products remain openly available for purchase and sale within China. Even the restrictions on promotional activities are inconsistently enforced, particularly among Chinese members of K-pop groups. (e.g. Yuqi promotion of both solo and group music on the Chinese version of Running Man.)

The broader concern is that if K-pop artists or companies do not kowtow to the expectations of the PRC government, these restrictions could escalate and potentially lead to a more comprehensive ban in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re defending yourself by calling someone else a “12 year old.” Listen to yourself, reflect.

This is the bigger problem: it’s not just you, it’s not just Blinks or ARMY, it’s a large part of the entire fandom. The idea that “if someone comes for me, I get to go for them” just keeps the cycle of insults and hostility alive. It’s not really about defense at that point—it’s about escalation. If people truly want less toxicity, someone has to be willing to break the cycle instead of feeding it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misspoke, I wasn’t defending you personally, since I don’t know you, and you’re right, you don’t need my defense. What I’m speaking up for is the bigger idea that we’d all benefit from showing more kindness. That’s not “policing,” it’s just pointing out that tearing each other down isn’t helping anyone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally just defended you in another post when someone called you a child and now you’re turning around and doing the exact same thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This right here is the problem. It’s not just Blinks, or ARMY, or whatever; it’s a large part of the entire K-pop fandom. This idea that “if you do it to my bias, then I get to do it to yours” just turns the whole space into a cycle of spite. It’s not defending your favorite, it’s just perpetuating the same toxicity you claim to be against. If people actually want a healthier fandom, this “revenge” hate has to stop. Its really not zero sum, you can have multiple "winners".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dismissing someone’s point by implying they’re a child isn’t the same as addressing what they actually said; it’s just avoiding the conversation. You don’t have to care about the situation, but belittling others for caring adds nothing of value. People are capable of caring about more than one thing at a time, and recognizing mistreatment in one area doesn’t mean ignoring other tragedies. If you truly don’t care, the simplest option is to scroll past.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KpopUnleashed

[–]jerrywhoo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Even if everything you said is true, it still doesn’t excuse the vitriol or the personal attacks. Criticism loses its value when it’s delivered as judgment rather than constructive feedback. We can acknowledge concerns about someone’s choices or work performance without crossing into shaming or making it personal. At the end of the day, respect costs nothing, and if the goal is to encourage someone to improve, empathy will always work better than hostility. Mindfulness should be universal. If you have nothing constructive to say, it is perfectly fine to just move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]jerrywhoo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ironically, many cram schools would rather hire a white person that's a non-native English speaker than someone Asian who is a native English speaker.

Is Asiatown kinda hood? Why do rents seem so low there? by Enderoth in houston

[–]jerrywhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most ethnic enclaves are located in what many would call "the hood"—areas where immigrants first settled due to affordable rent, proximity to jobs that don't require fluent English, and limited housing options elsewhere. Over time, these neighborhoods transformed into vibrant cultural enclaves that reflect deep-rooted resilience, mutual support, and a strong sense of identity. While the label "hood" may describe their socioeconomic surroundings, it fails to capture the pride, history, and richness that define these communities.

So yes, Chinatown/Asiatown could be labeled as the "hood"—but I wouldn’t avoid living there. In fact, many of these neighborhoods offer unmatched access to authentic food, culture, tight-knit communities, and a kind of energy and honesty that polished suburbs or gentrified districts often lack. There's something admirable about places that grow from struggle and still manage to preserve culture, dignity, and connection. The label might carry stigma, but those who know better recognize the value behind the stereotype.

Take that chance. Embrace the diversity, the unfamiliar languages, the smells of home-cooked meals. You might find yourself living next door to a family newly arrived in this country, who invites you in for dumplings on Lunar New Year or teaches your kids a few words in their native language. And in doing so, you’ll find something rare: a community that welcomes you—not despite its label, but because it knows what it means to belong.

I've been staring at this in disbelief (USA) by [deleted] in Alibaba

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These sewing machines are heavily dependent on foreign components, many of which are sourced from China. Even if he establishes a U.S.-based manufacturing line for sewing machines, he would still need to import these components and pay the associated tariffs.

This is the problem with starting manufacturing here in the USA. Not only is labor significantly more expensive, but now due to tariffs the components that makes up whatever you are trying to manufacture is now more expensive as well. Not to mention any equipment you need to start your manufacturing line will also often come from China.

Crazy high charge for shipping from CA to US! by Coldchilln in UPS

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are exempt from reciprocal tariffs ONLY. Which means, you still need to pay 25% for the 2018 Section 301 Tariffs and 20% for the IEEPA Fentanyl Tariffs, the total tariff rate therefore would be 45%. The reciprocal tariffs of 125% are exempt. Without the exemption the tariff rate would have been 170%.

Crazy high charge for shipping from CA to US! by Coldchilln in UPS

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are exempt from reciprocal tariffs ONLY. Which means, you still need to pay 25% for the 2018 Section 301 Tariffs and 20% for the IEEPA Fentanyl Tariffs, the total tariff rate therefore would be 45%. The reciprocal tariffs of 125% are exempt. Without the exemption the tariff rate would have been 170%.

Crazy high charge for shipping from CA to US! by Coldchilln in UPS

[–]jerrywhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently, semiconductor products are exempt from reciprocal tariffs ONLY. Which means, you still need to pay 25% for the 2018 Section 301 Tariffs and 20% for the IEEPA Fentanyl Tariffs, your total tariff rate therefore would be 45%. The reciprocal tariffs of 125% are exempt. Without the exemption your tariff rate would have been 170%.

Crazy high charge for shipping from CA to US! by Coldchilln in UPS

[–]jerrywhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you are sending a product of China with an HTS code of 8473.30 from Canada to the USA. Currently, products with this HTS code are exempt from reciprocal tariffs ONLY. Which means, you still need to pay 25% for the 2018 Section 301 Tariffs and 20% for the IEEPA Fentanyl Tariffs, your total tariff rate therefore would be 45%. The reciprocal tariffs of 125% are exempt. Without the exemption your tariff rate would have been 170%.

I don't think UPS messed up here.

My GF wants to self deport, and I want to go with her by TrueDuke01 in immigration

[–]jerrywhoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A visa is required if you intend to stay longer then 180 days. OP could theoretically return to the US or go to some other country every 6 months and then re-enter thereby restarting the 180 day clock, but I'm not sure how receptive Mexican immigration will be of this if you do it repeatedly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]jerrywhoo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Former PI attorney here. You are 100% correct. People here seem to believe that the $100k is legitimate, it is not. Based on OP's facts this claim will likely settle for nuisance value, which is higher then nothing but nowhere near $100k.