If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place — Page 58

Opps it isn't dobbly but it is Hi-Fi stereo.

It's (or they if you include the boxed one) are a JVC KV-V8.

SilverWook said:

Interesting, I don't think I ever saw a car VHS deck in the states that wasn't mono.

 we've had a couple that were stereo.

Lol

Just read a review of a local restaurant that has very few reviews and actually is of good quality where someone gave it a one star out of five simply because somebody who was old and in poor health died while he was in there.  Seriously? WTF.  This is why I hate people.  Due to the low number of reviews this review gravely dragged down their score and all for something that was in no way having to do with the restaurant.  I hate people and if that person (who I actually do personally know and detest even before that) ever dies in the same restaurant as me I'm giving it 5 stars.  (joke... unless it actually is good.)

yeah, while it is sad that someone died while the reviewer was there and I can understand that such a thing might ruin their meal, it is no reason to lower the rating you give the restaurant(unless you think the restaurant is somehow responsible for the death and/or you think they poorly handled the situation).

He stated in his review that the person was elderly and sick, so it appears to have been bad luck.  But his review didn't even MENTION the food.  ALL it says is, and I quote:
"Some old sick lady died while I was there! Totally ruined my meal. Boolsticks"2/5

WTF.  I can't believe they even accepted that review, doesn't even talk about the food or the service or the restaurant at all (all of which are very good in actuality)

yeah that is ridiculous.  I can understand it ruining your meal, but to give the restaurant a low rating because of it?  stupid.  I probably wouldn't have posted a review at all,  I would think the lady dying would made it too difficult to fairly and accurately review the place. 

That review sounds like it was written by a teenager, and a stupid one at that.

its possible.

It was written by a stupid teenager.  He's the sort who likes to stare at womens breasts and if they tell him to stop he'll simply go around telling everyone she wanted him.  I saw the review first before I saw who wrote it and was like "ugh, what an idiot", then I saw who wrote it and thought "yep, that's about right."

To be truthful, when I was in school there were times I was legitimately concerned he might bring a gun to school and shoot the place up because of how much everybody hated him.  I'm not trying to be funny, I'm serious.  And it's not a sad story, he brought it all on himself.

For the last week I've been preparing an application to what would seem to be my dream job only to have the position removed last night over a week before the end of application date.

I wouldn't be surprised to find the job was only being advertised to cover it being handed to someone's child.

It's really annoying.

I sent them my CV anyway so hopefully I will be eating humble pie when they prove me wrong but I did give a couple of quality swears.

My mother is filing for divorce from my dad after 24 years.  It's very upsetting. Not least because he didn't do anything to deserve it.  He was always good with her.  And not only is she leaving him, she refuses to even talk to him at all for any reason.  Like he did something.  He tried to send her money to pay for the phone bill (because at the time they were still on the same plan) and she got mad about that, but kept that money anyway, which is a load of horse shit.  He didn't do anything wrong and would do anything for her and he is totally blindsided and depressed over it.  I know people 'fall out of love' or whatever, but he is still in love with her and just leaving him wasn't enough for her, she has to completely shun him and act like he doesn't exist after being married for 24 years and treating her like a queen for all of it and as thanks for all he did for her she acts like he doesn't exist and makes him feel small and miserable and useless and just in general shitty as you would imagine if your wife all the sudden acts like you don't exist for no reason.  She won't talk to her parents anymore either.   Think she's going crazy, which is not just me venting, I really think so.  She was close to her parents, now when they drive all the way here (from out of state mind you) she won't even speak with them.    What a load of horse shit.

Sorry to hear that, Possessed, very sorry.   I really don't know what to say, except that you have my sympathies.    You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.    

Thank you, I really do appreciate that.

It is true that people do fall out of love and you can't blame someone for it, but the rest of that does sound awful and she might need some help.

Sudden changes in mood/behavior (especially if coupled with weight gain/loss) can be symptomatic of Thyroid disease.

Though I wouldn't rule out the possibility that there is more to your mother's sudden disconnect with your father than you may know about.

Parents don't always tell their children everything (and why should they, they are people entitled to secrets as much as anyone else is).

true, but some secrets you shouldn't keep from the immediate adult members of your family.

That's up to the individuals involved to decide.

I can picture a scenario where a woman may be very upset with her husband but not want the children (even adult children) to know why.

I'm not saying this is what is happening here but it is possible.

well, all I know is that if I found out my parents were getting a divorce, I'd want to know why.

Sure but your wanting doesn't give you any special privileges.

lets agree to disagree.

About what and why?

We can't comment much directly on Possessed's situation beyond extending our sympathy, for one thing it is his situation and he doesn't seem to be in full possession of the facts anyway.

Though sudden changes in personality frequently do have a medical explanation.

However in terms of the hypothetical situation of two adult parents having a disagreement. I can't see how anyone, even a child, could claim entitlement to private and possibly embarrassing information which may cause children (even adult children) to have chose a side. I can understand wanting to understand the situation but not the need to possibly irritate an already inflamed situation by forcing out information against the wishes of the parents.

Parents hold a position of responsibility for children up to an age so they are the gatekeepers of family information for small children. Once a child becomes an adult the relationship changes to one of more or less equals. In which case if you can have secrets they deserve that allowance of privacy also.

It's important to let both parents know that as a child you are supportive and concerned but to keep enough distance not to smother the situation and seem too intrusive.

That's my perspective.

Bingowings said:

About what and why?

what: whether or not adult child have a right to know why their parents are getting a divorce

why:I don't feel like getting into another one of our back and forths.