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Cake day: June 27th, 2023

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  • Instead of Steam forcing any disputes with them to go through an “impartial” 3rd party company they choose and pay for to oversee and rule on disputes, they are saying that disputes must go through the courts.

    Basically forced arbitration has always been seen as anti-consumer and unfair because the company is paying for the arbitration and is thus considered more likely to be found in favor of. Steam is doing the opposite and as such this is seen as pro-consumer and a good thing


  • While I agree with your sentiment, there is a difference between not understanding and actively disparaging. The former is fine - there’s plenty of stuff I don’t understand, and I just don’t comment on it because I have no business doing so. Where I take objection is when the lack of understanding transforms into bigotry and disparaging remarks.

    By all means be ignorant (and I don’t mean that in a derogatory manner - we are all ignorant about various things), but don’t let your ignorance manifest into negativity.



  • Honestly, I kinda hate the big tree in our front yard. It has these tiny leaves and every fall we have to clean the roof and gutters repeatedly until it finally drops everything, because those stupid leaves stick to everything and clog not just the gutters but the downpipes. This tree has caused our basement to flood during fall because one storm can simultaneously blow off a ton of leaves, instantly clogging the gutter, and then pour rain down the front of the house. We spent hundreds of dollars last year on a new gutter solution for 6ft of gutter. You read that right. Six feet of gutter cost us about $450, and they STILL wouldn’t guarantee it would fix the problem because of the stupid tree.

    We keep the tree trimmed and healthy, but every time the trimmers come out I dream about telling him to cut the stupid thing down. Awnings would be easier -_-



  • As ridiculous as this sounds, spending time with my dogs. I didn’t grow up with dogs, but got my first as an adult, and it’s been a revelation. When I want to go run an errand, go out to eat, go take a walk, whatever…they’re always up for it. The best part though is that when I’m done, they’re happy to follow me in being done too. Outings last exactly as long as I want, they’re always silly and fun, and when I get home I have a tired cuddle buddy for a nap.

    I have a very healthy social life with friends I see every week, a husband, and family I love…but spending time with my dogs just scratches an itch I didn’t know I had. They’re just the least complicated and demanding relationships in my life, and I really value that. Taking my golden out for pancakes and a trip to the park on a Saturday morning is one of my greatest joys in life. It’s simple stress-free joy, and if life gets busy and interferes with my dog time I’m just cranky and unhappy.