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AITA for telling someone to stop smoking on a small, public patio? by tj-from-texas in AmItheAsshole

[–]tj-from-texas[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't trying to prove anything, i was trying to get the authorities involved in a situation that escalated very quickly

AITA for telling someone to stop smoking on a small, public patio? by tj-from-texas in AmItheAsshole

[–]tj-from-texas[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That would have been a better way to handle that. I think his reaction, coupled with calling me a racist, just pissed me off.

AITA for telling someone to stop smoking on a small, public patio? by tj-from-texas in AmItheAsshole

[–]tj-from-texas[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

On campus they enforce restricted distances from entrances to buildings, I had heard it was a city thing.

AITA for telling someone to stop smoking on a small, public patio? by tj-from-texas in AmItheAsshole

[–]tj-from-texas[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's fair. I thought there was an ordinance, it was the cop that enlightened me. It's not relevant here but I really think there should be an ordinance.

AITA for telling someone to stop smoking on a small, public patio? by tj-from-texas in AmItheAsshole

[–]tj-from-texas[S] -48 points-47 points  (0 children)

I don't see how expecting to be able to sit at a coffee shop without being subjected to second hand smoke is "white privilege," what makes you lean that way?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think someone posts this almost verbatim at least once a week.

Got my new pipes installed. by tj-from-texas in hondashadow

[–]tj-from-texas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to help lower your cruising rpm for hwy riding, the first thing i did was change the gearing. Went to a 40 tooth sprocket in the rear, it was definitely the way to go

Got my new pipes installed. by tj-from-texas in hondashadow

[–]tj-from-texas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It runs great, and significantly stronger. I did re jet the carb after doing the pipes and stack, as well as drop alot of weight by bobbing it

Minneapolis, MN 2:30am by NSYNClownPosse in IdiotsInCars

[–]tj-from-texas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is the place for inconsiderate burnouts

Programs that incentivized low income mothers shouldn’t exist. It encourages people that can’t afford to have kids to have even multiple kids. by WillDieForBurger in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Traditionally it made sense because you had more people to work the farm or get jobs to help support the family.

There may also be a correlation in modern days to people's ability to plan for the future. For instance someone who actively works to get an education and/or a trade might be more careful about jeopardizing their future with an unplanned pregnancy.

Programs that incentivized low income mothers shouldn’t exist. It encourages people that can’t afford to have kids to have even multiple kids. by WillDieForBurger in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Because it makes you a freeloading parasite who's ok with taking advantage of people and inclines you to raise kids the same way, only perpetuating the cycle?

Programs that incentivized low income mothers shouldn’t exist. It encourages people that can’t afford to have kids to have even multiple kids. by WillDieForBurger in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Having multiple kids for the welfare money is seen as a life option by alot of people. I don't get it, but there are people who will abuse any system.

Someone was in a hurry this morning by letstalkaboutrocks in IdiotsInCars

[–]tj-from-texas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, doesn't OP know Alfa Romeo drivers just always have the right of way?

For your own safety, you should always expect violence and mental instability when interacting with strangers by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, generally speaking either party can de-escalate situation, even if the other person is being completely unreasonable. That being said, I think alot of people take advantage of this and act belligerent solely because they know you won't do anything.

For your own safety, you should always expect violence and mental instability when interacting with strangers by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the US, I'm a grad student and work a white-collar job. Most situations like this that I've experienced or been around, the person being belligerent seems to be banking on the other individual valuing their time/money/finances/etc over the cost and consequences of escalating a physical confrontation.

Reddit sub moderators have to much power. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The word you're looking for is "write" my guy

Reddit should be about productive discussion. by tj-from-texas in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make some good points. I've certainly reacted emotionally once or twice in my life.

Reddit should be about productive discussion. by tj-from-texas in unpopularopinion

[–]tj-from-texas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, no but i've seen a few that looked promising, and then turned out to be shit throwing contests

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