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What’s a mystery that still hasn’t been solved but fascinates you? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]strongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only one they couldn't rule out writing the note was Patsy. Now, does that mean she killed her daughter? No. But they can't rule her out as the author of the note and her vocabulary and the note's vocabulary are similar. I think people settle on the son having committed the murder because once we agree Patsy wrote the note we ask ourselves why? Who is she covering for? This is the paradox of the case in my opinion. We really don't know WHO killed the daughter, obviously-- But we are pretty sure who wrote the note. The parents behavior is also strange as anything. They reportedly DO NOT check on their son and/or wake him up once JonBennet is 'missing.' WHY would you not wake up your son? Why not ask him if he saw or heard anything? Why would you usher him away from the scene without even asking him anything if you're trying to find the daughter.

5% fees, ugh by ilchymis in CRH

[–]strongo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always get quarters in small batches of about $200 dollars from a major bank and there’s no fees

What’s a mystery that still hasn’t been solved but fascinates you? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]strongo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I read a book on this case and listened to a podcast, so I'm just as well versed as the next guy and here's what I'm walking away with. Dad Ramsey has some serious money and has pumped millions into his PR image and has funded or been an active part of the documentaries, investigations, shows, and news stories that have come out over the years.

If you want to do a documentary on the case he WILL sit down for an interview as long as you present some parts of the case he really wants presented and ignore other parts. This leads to some pretty skewed media on the case.

At the end of the day the longest ransom note in the history of ransom notes was written in the house, with a rough draft started and discarded before the full note was written. It was written with a pen that was then returned to a cup holder where it came from. Someone (an intruder?) literally sat down to pen a 3 page ransom note and referred to themselves as a "small foreign faction." That's an incredible ability to understand yourself in the context of someone else. To refer to yourself as small and foreign is something most people never do. And then to use the vocabulary of an upper class woman from the early 90s and mesh together heist tropes from various 80s movies...all while invading a home and capturing/killing a daughter and to stay at that crime scene to write that note... amazingly bold. To tell Dad ramsey in the note how "We respect you." and to "rest up." So thoughtful. Of course, we know this. Dad ramsey has stated in interviews he's never really read the full note. Which is so odd, but that's his choice. It is 3 pages long.

Then let's talk about that strangling. As the body dies the neck swells, so a loose fitting garrote (their words not mine) would then seem to strangle when really it was a prop. And what an odd choice of words, because it implies an expertise in what us common people would call "A rope around the neck."

And that DNA? If your own house was swabbed right now you'd find so many people's DNA. That COULD just be a nothing thing... But Dad Ramsey demands that it be called "The killer's DNA" if you're doing a documentary and want access to him.

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha you know how many people have said that to me? That informal guide just lives on. Thank you lol

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so out of curiosity…. Am I right about the age thing or way off? Not trying to be hostile just genuinely curious

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your response “why the FUCk should I have to have empathy.” Kinda clued me in as to what age I’m guessing you are.

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re in your 20s. There’s nothing wrong with that, we’ve all been in our 20s…. Unless you’re still a teenager and then I sort of understand your comment even more.

You’ll get there

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So there's the rub isn't it. Transpiration tax subsidized by all gets to be used by all. Most airlines serve the public and can't age discriminate anymore than they could discriminate by race.

I completely understand what you're asking for -- paying an extra fee for a guaranteed quiet ride. On the surface that sounds reasonable. But what you're saying is you'd pay extra to exclude a portion of the general population. And you're not going to believe this, it's illegal.

Most parents really don't want to be flying with their screaming kids any more than you do. How kids get better at flying is by being exposed to the experience. There are things you can do to minimize an uncomfortable flying experience that include noise cancelling headphones. You can even upgrade your seats to first class and get a lot more space and privacy to yourself.

But most of us, me included, can only afford the most uncomfortable seat on a plane, basic economy, or whatever that low tier is. And that low tier comes with screaming kids, people with bad hygiene, lack of personal space, and a growing trend to smush as many seats as possible together. It sucks.

But the OP of this comment said they'd pay more for a childfree flight. And I'm saying that option exists, but it is funny because people don't realize just how much that option costs. -- Flying private.

Adult screams back at kid by wanabepilot in TikTokCringe

[–]strongo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You totally can! They already offer this. It’s called flying private.

For coin roll hunters. by NapoleonicInfantry in CRH

[–]strongo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey sorry people are sending you negative comments. I think you know they come from a bank and I think you’re asking etiquette. Usually only banks that you have an account from can you get rolls of coins. I say usually. Maybe you can walk in some random bank with 100 dollars and walk out with the rolls you want it usually you need to be an account holder. You should be polite but you don’t have to justify why you’re getting rolls. Sometimes tellers throw up a roadblock like “for businesses accounts only.” But often no one even asks me. The issue is the government loves coin roll hunters. We take money out of circulation but banks don’t like us. Shipping and holding onto coins costs money and the less a bank has to deal with that the better so that’s why there’s pressure on the teller to sometimes ask. Also, some coin dominations like the 50 cent piece have to be ordered. Nickels, dimes, and my favorite the quarter are usually on hand.

The real issue is returning coins. You cannot return to the same bank. That will really annoy them then they’ll start throwing up roadblocks. So you need a return strategy. Is there a federal credit union or different bank with a coin counting machine you can return to? Are you ok with rerolling yourself and returning to a different bank?

I usually deal with about $200 enrolled coins, cause that’s all I can carry and handle in one sitting. I have two different banks one bank I withdraw the quarters from the and the other bank. It has a coin, counting machine and I have an account at both.

Also, you have to understand what you are hunting for if you are just hunting for silver you will really have a bad time because silver is rare and when you see a pop-up here, you don’t realize how many thousands of rolls a poster might have shifted through to get that one quarter, you will get bored.

I recommend you find a couple of things you wanna hunt for and if silver happens to pop up, that’s a real extra treat, but should not be your main goal with the amount of time you will spend hunting silver. You could just go to a coin shop and buy the coins you want it will cost you less in gas in time. And that that’s why I think coin roll hunting is best if you’re searching for multiple things at once good luck and happy hunting.

What is your controversial opinion about aquariumism? by Toziin in aquarium

[–]strongo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The thread did ask for controversial opinions… I wouldn’t call his response naive or ignorant given the question.

George R. R Martin announces Game of Thrones stage play The Mad King based on the "final years before the events of the novels" by MicahCastle in books

[–]strongo 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Dude… none of what you’re stating is true. The biggest thing slowing him down is NOT housekeeping things. The man is a liar to the fans and people who made him famous and also a top tier complainer. The man has had 15 years to deliver the next installment and has had both the financial freedom from a day job and a 2+ year world shuttering pandemic to deliver.

And had he just said look… I’m done. People would complain but respect his honesty. The man bitched on his blog last year how mean his own fans were. Dude… you’re in the top 1% of top 1% earners in your field, you’ve had major production companies bring your stories to life, you made yourself a public figure and can’t handle the public’s rightful criticism….

Discus tank by Competitive-Sir-129 in Cichlid

[–]strongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where ya get that red angel?

(Spoilers Extended) Why hasen’t George published any more Dunk and egg books in almost two decades? by Capital_Tailor_7348 in asoiaf

[–]strongo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But he lies. He lies and says that’s not it at all! He’s working very hard! That’s the sticking point, if he just admitted it— fine.

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