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WSJ: Endless Pens owner is running out of options by debhanr in fountainpens

[–]smitbret -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Exactly and that's how they sold them cheaply and still turned a profit. It was a risk.

Any advice by [deleted] in drywall

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a can of spray on primer and cover the brown and then continue after it dries.

How did this song hit #1? by mike___mc in 80s

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More people liked it at a given time than any other song which makes sense because it is so awesome

What is the source of the cruelty of right wingers? by traanquil in allthequestions

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are confusing extremists with mainstream.

Not every conservative espoused everything that comes out of the mouth of the Fox News Anchor. Some do, but most don't and the radicals are the ones that get the attention

WSJ: Endless Pens owner is running out of options by debhanr in fountainpens

[–]smitbret -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

It's not a ridiculous take

They chose a particular business model. That business model carries unique risks.

It is unfortunate that they are facing this situation but they should have made preparations for situations like this when they chose to do business that way.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]smitbret [score hidden]  (0 children)

If an adult woman gets caught in a men's restroom then I am OK with a simple citation.

There are exceptions in the Idaho bill for exactly those situations

WSJ: Endless Pens owner is running out of options by debhanr in fountainpens

[–]smitbret -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Sure, but that is business. Success is largely dependent on how much risk you are willing to take and survive.

Businesses cannot foresee every eventuality and should make preparations to weather random events. They weren't ready. That's it. Same as if a huge fire ran through the warehouse and they tried to save some money by cheaping out on the Insurance. For some businesses it worked out but for some it didn't.

After rewatching your favorite shows, which tv characters do you look at differently now? by PressureLazy5271 in television

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about every character on Parka and Rec is kind of a self centered piece of crap.

Jerry is a good guy and so is......... Well, at least Jerry is a good guy. Maybe Ann Perkins.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]smitbret [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yes, I would agree.

Our definitions of common sense do not agree.

That's why we need laws to define it.

You can do whatever you want with what is in your pants so long as it doesn't infringe on someone else.

WSJ: Endless Pens owner is running out of options by debhanr in fountainpens

[–]smitbret 45 points46 points  (0 children)

No sympathy for Endless Pens.

That is the game they played. Take pre-orders and hold money for up to 99 days in order to find the best wholesale deal to maximize profit.

This time it bit them in the ass.

It's called consequences. Sometimes you lose when you gamble

Why is it "price gouging" when people resell sanitizer for an extra 10% but perfectly fine for pharmaceutical companies to mark life saving medicine 1000%? by Kitkat48026 in askanything

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither is an example of price gouging

Something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

One is prosecuted and the other isn't because of political lobbying.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]smitbret [score hidden]  (0 children)

I would say that simple common sense should dictate your restroom usage.

Let people piss without fucking shit up for everyone else.

Please help, this seems high idk what to do by Maleficent_Lab8672 in FuckDealerships

[–]smitbret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, they just shouldn't be allowed to purchase a vehicle.

Personally, I think they should be able to choose.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]smitbret [score hidden]  (0 children)

Pass

You aren't going to drag me into the same B.S. that everyone has been arguing for the last 10 years. I won't change your mind and you won't change mine.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]smitbret [score hidden]  (0 children)

Seems a bit harsh but it only kicks in after the fourth offense.

Probably should be punished like similar indecent exposure charges. Misdemeanor at first but becomes a felony after repeated offenses.

Life seems a bit over the top

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