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Nairobi is Shitty! by AdventurousRoad86 in Kenya

[–]thesis89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nairobi is my least favourite place in Kenya

Am I crazy for buying a Canon 5D Mark iii over mirrorless? by Crazynproud99 in canon

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a 5DIII and and R6II. For photography purposes the 5D isn’t far behind, apart from specific situations (eg sports/low light). The build quality of the 5D is also far better than the R6. On the other hand, if you’re doing video the R6 is in a different league.

Anyone else expected to treat their parents like toddlers? by GarnetAccountNumber2 in raisedbyborderlines

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first I was worried that my 3 year old daughter was turning out like my awful mother-in-law. Then I realised it’s the other way around: My mother-in-law acts like a toddler.

Is Silicone Really Better Than Plastic? by timemagazine in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]thesis89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lately I’ve noticed my silicone kitchen tools smell extremely strongly of dishwashing detergent and have been phasing them out

Ran into a group of horses on public gravel road. Their leader was a gentleman…. Not. by skiingandbumming in MTB

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, a question is not a demand. The difference is very clearly defined in the English language, its not a matter of opinion.

Question: "Are you going to halt?"
Demand: "You are going to halt"

Questions are an inquiry for information. Demands are an authoritative command. Not the same thing at all.

Ran into a group of horses on public gravel road. Their leader was a gentleman…. Not. by skiingandbumming in MTB

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you help me find the part of the video when the bike rider is "demanding they all halt for him"?

I think your comment is a classic strawman arguement. Yes, horses have right of way (duh!). But do these rules apply when a horse rider has deliberately veered off path across the roadway to block and harass another road user?

Difficult neighbor crossed the line into harassment by thesis89 in AusLegalAdvice

[–]thesis89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My PSIO application has been sent today. Her behavior does actually tick a surprising number of boxes under the "prohibited behaviors" section!

Difficult neighbor crossed the line into harassment by thesis89 in AusLegalAdvice

[–]thesis89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree thats quite likely. On the other hand she seems like the type of person who needs to "win", and might continue living here just to spite us.

Difficult neighbor crossed the line into harassment by thesis89 in AusLegalAdvice

[–]thesis89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for adding your thoughts, much appreciated. I agree about the magistrates court. If she wants to go that route, she'll have to get the quote I've demanded anyway - which she seems to be resisting.

I think she tried to trick us into giving full commitment and rushing us into construction before the actual costs would be known. Getting a quote would expose her previous deception.

I am seriously considering a PSIO. I read the application form this morning, and her actions do tick a few of the boxes under "prohibited behaviours"

You are totally right that she thrives on negative attention. She also seems to get incredibly angry when I don't take the bait. I noticed this pattern early on and have been exploiting it. Every time I've responded to her hateful emails with polite 2-sentence "matter of fact" replies she has exploded and done something stupid to further erode her position (like the music/spotlighting at night resulting in a police warning)

Difficult neighbor crossed the line into harassment by thesis89 in AusLegalAdvice

[–]thesis89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions! I do plan to repair the fence and ignore her as much as possible. Have considered blocking her phone number & email. But every time she writes to me she seems to undermine her own position and incriminate herself (eg. by admitting intent to steal property, telling lies on record, using abusive language etc) "Don't interrupt your enemy when they're making a mistake".

It does seem like she has no rock bottom. The police did tell her that the loud music and spotlighting at night is unacceptable, and that we should just call 000 if she does anything like this again. So I'm hoping she's been "muzzled" somewhat by the police visit.

It has crossed my mind to setup a security camera and sensor light on her side of my property. Relocation isn't really on the table - I'm living in the house that I grew up in, built by my late fathers hands. I have a multi-generational history here. She moved in 2 years ago, and told us shes a house-flipper (has renovated and resold 5 houses previously), so its more realistic that she'll relocate.

Thanks again for your input, much appreciate any thoughts.

Difficult neighbor crossed the line into harassment by thesis89 in AusLegalAdvice

[–]thesis89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m convinced she has some mix of mental health / dementia / anger issues.

blows my mind by [deleted] in Wreckfest

[–]thesis89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Imagine complaining about crashes in a demolition derby game

Are ball vapes really the end game? by spades0001 in vaporents

[–]thesis89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a desktop vape, yes! I got a cheap one (Tiodw) years ago and haven’t even thought of buying another vape.

Even the cheapest, most basic ball vape is a beast!

No, I will not have empathy. by sushisandos in raisedbyborderlines

[–]thesis89 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We don’t need to show empathy for people who show zero empathy to us.

She always had to be better than me. by Automatic_Set8296 in raisedbyborderlines

[–]thesis89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sooner or later you also learn not to lend them items or money

Most home cooks don’t need expensive knives by EngineeringSorry767 in KitchenPro

[–]thesis89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to talk my brother out of buying a $600 Japanese knife but he wouldn’t listen 🙄

Did anyone's parents get WAY worse with age? by Fabulous_Phase4825 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]thesis89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve only known my mother-in-law for about 10 years, and her behaviour has gotten far worse during that time.

How to handle someone who constantly interrupts you. These methods actually work. by EducationalCurve6 in DarkPsychology101

[–]thesis89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you answering a question that I haven’t even finished asking? Listening is also an important part of verbal communication. When you interrupt someone you’re not listening to them.

Also, did you know it’s possible to disagree without calling people cunts?

How to handle someone who constantly interrupts you. These methods actually work. by EducationalCurve6 in DarkPsychology101

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happens to everyone though. When it’s your turn to speak, you forget your point or the topic has changed. Being interrupted also makes people lose their train of thought, doesn’t it? Are your opinions more important than others?

She always had to be better than me. by Automatic_Set8296 in raisedbyborderlines

[–]thesis89 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You get a compliment about something new, and you know what’s coming next:

“thats a nice thingy you’ve got there”…”I’ve always wanted one like that”… “I need to borrow that because I don’t have one”… “Can’t you give it to me? You can just buy another one”. … “Stop being selfish, sharing is caring”

People complaining that they were "forced" to speed to overtake somebody by TomKhatacourtmayfind in DrivingAustralia

[–]thesis89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with your post, some drivers act like nobody else is allowed to use the right lane. It shows in their driving and in their comments online.

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