Japhey

Stabitha_Christie said:

Japhey said:

Stabitha_Christie said:

Japhey said:

JP234 said:

Stabitha_Christie said:

Japhey said:

JP234 said:

I think it's wonderful that LGBTQ+ people are now able to legally live their real lives. When I was born in 1951, what we now call alternate lifestyles were mostly against the law. Here in Chicago the police regularly raided gay bars and beat the crap out of people before arresting them and putting them in lockup for the sin of not hiding in a closet. Even Texas (TEXAS!) is "considering" the repeal of their "Sodomy Law" enacted in 1973, which was voided as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2003. But at the same time, the forces of bigotry and intolerance are gaining traction in every red state, especially Florida. And Texas.

So get one. Wear it with pride. Just maybe not everywhere. Lot of homophobes with guns out there.

I’m sure they are all elated to have your support. Never one to let an opportunity to virtue signal pass you by, eh? Do real world people ever tell you that you say cringey things? Asking for a friend. 

It is a nice band, though. 

I'm queer and happy to have their support. 

That said, the advice to not wear it everywhere is cringy and completely misses the point of Pride. I'm not catering to homophobes.

I admire your courage! But that doesn't change the fact that there are people out there who want to harm you, so be safe!

Again, read the room. You’re being told, in the kindest possible way, that what you’re saying is cringe, and your response is to double down on that cringe. 

You should follow you own advice on this one. You initial comment very much comes off as bigoted towards the LGBTQ+ community. You have also opted to attack someone for expressing support for the community while seemingly defending a blatantly homophobic post. 

JP234 is clearly an ally to the community. Sometimes allies to marginalized groups make mistakes. They are well meaning mistakes but mistakes none the less. I'll take am ally that makes mistakes over someone that means me harm any day.

I’m sorry.
My initial comment was not intended to do anything of the sort. Any detected bias is directed toward hypocritical posters who routinely contradict themselves, bully those with different opinions, and answer all legitimate questions with personal insults…and only them. Rest easy kind stranger, this is not about you at all, and I apologize if you took it that way. 

fwiw…well meaning mistakes are usually learned from. Not repeated. 

ps: isn’t the person you are now defending the same one who said “Happy to set you straight, little lady” a few days ago?

As for the rest of your response what is up with this; “I apologize if you took it that way.”

Why do you think you can apologize for what I did? It’s a non-apology, you aren’t taking responsibility for your own behavior. It’s the second time you have attempted to remove my agency. If I’m to use your standard I have to assume this isn’t a well meaning mistake as it has been repeated. 

Stabitha_Christie said:

Japhey said:

JP234 said:

Stabitha_Christie said:

Japhey said:

JP234 said:

I think it's wonderful that LGBTQ+ people are now able to legally live their real lives. When I was born in 1951, what we now call alternate lifestyles were mostly against the law. Here in Chicago the police regularly raided gay bars and beat the crap out of people before arresting them and putting them in lockup for the sin of not hiding in a closet. Even Texas (TEXAS!) is "considering" the repeal of their "Sodomy Law" enacted in 1973, which was voided as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2003. But at the same time, the forces of bigotry and intolerance are gaining traction in every red state, especially Florida. And Texas.

So get one. Wear it with pride. Just maybe not everywhere. Lot of homophobes with guns out there.

I’m sure they are all elated to have your support. Never one to let an opportunity to virtue signal pass you by, eh? Do real world people ever tell you that you say cringey things? Asking for a friend. 

It is a nice band, though. 

I'm queer and happy to have their support. 

That said, the advice to not wear it everywhere is cringy and completely misses the point of Pride. I'm not catering to homophobes.

I admire your courage! But that doesn't change the fact that there are people out there who want to harm you, so be safe!

Again, read the room. You’re being told, in the kindest possible way, that what you’re saying is cringe, and your response is to double down on that cringe. 

You should follow you own advice on this one. You initial comment very much comes off as bigoted towards the LGBTQ+ community. You have also opted to attack someone for expressing support for the community while seemingly defending a blatantly homophobic post. 

JP234 is clearly an ally to the community. Sometimes allies to marginalized groups make mistakes. They are well meaning mistakes but mistakes none the less. I'll take am ally that makes mistakes over someone that means me harm any day.

JP234 said:

macgui said:

ihatescreennames said:

It seems they don’t differ. The NYC handed out AirTags and told people if their car is stolen to immediately contact police. In NYC and San Antonio the police are delivering the same message. 

It seems they do. One hands them out, one says don't use them. I'd call that an obvious and profound difference. That they both rightly say don't get directly involved call the police, doesn't change that.

JP234 said:

You're always right to defend your home. 

That's an overly broad statement and not correct without a lot of qualification. So much so that "always" is a bad choice. Stated as such it falls into the "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" category. But I agree with making a home more resistant to burglars and invasion.

I'm unfamiliar with solid fiberglass doors but to possible caveats come to mind. One is the door jamb is traditionally the weakest part of any entryway. Unless the door is properly framed in the first place even the typical recommendation of 4"+ screws can fall short.

With a sufficiently reinforced jam and 'glass door could Fire personnel enter? How's it respond to a strongly swung axe? Like I said I have no experience with this type of door.

mikethemartian said:

I doubt that most police departments actually investigate the majority of car thefts unless it is associated with a more serious crime where someone’s safety or life were endangered.

I don't know about most but there have been a lot of news articles nationwide about police recovering someone's iPhone or iPad using Find My without the criminal every harming the victim. There have been a number of false alarms but that hasn't completely stopped police involvement.

But as far as 'Tagging your car, the ability to tell the police "my car is at _____" especially if it's occupied makes the job pretty easy for them. Just hang back and don't approach the crook and stay on the phone with the police. That's no guarantee that they'll get there in time but it's much better than risking your life over property. Or being arrested because you mistakenly (or deliberately) cross the line from good guy to bad guy.

Anyone determined enough to invade your home by taking an axe to your door is not going to be stopped by failing to get in that way. It's an extreme scenario that will never happen. Criminals will look elsewhere before creating that kind of scene, especially given that they can see surveillance cameras at multiple households in the area, including the one above the reinforced door. And the alarm system. And the dog. And the doorbell camera, monitored by the alarm company. If the aim is to do you harm, they'll just wait until you're a softer target when you leave your fortress!