Ok I'm loling here. We can all be nice people and still have highly inflammatory UOs and what not.
I know, I actually prefer it that way. Being a major player in one of our debates around her is generally good fun, even if I'm playing the "bad guy". Just saying, not everyone can handle it, which is why a lot of people disappear after they get flamed.
But I do see a difference in how some are treated in these threads. Like you said yesterday, you've never really been called out. But I feel like you have strong opinions and you go out of your way to get people all riled up sometimes and everyone's just cool with it. Not trying to knock you or anyone else for this, it's just an observation.
There are people who start more shit and never get called out. Never. That's sort how real life works too. Nothing you can do about it really.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
It is constant too!. Her and I are the most outspoken, I know that, but we aren't bitches. People might get riled up in UO's but no one is called out or used as an example more than her and I. It's all good.
Eh, I know I shouldn't really be, because we need it. And we use it, not like we're selling it off. But you should see the looks I get in line when people see me pull me checks out. And the scoffs n shit. One time someone made a comment here or on td about a person who had a new iPhone or something and using Wic checks. I'm that fucking person. Because I haven't always been so broke, and my parents do ok and have bought me gifts for my birthday or whatever. But it's so shitty knowing you're being judged. I just want to be off of it so bad.
Also, they give you so much milk it's fucking wasteful. It's ONLY for me, not my h or ss. And I get 6 gallons of milk a month. What one person drinks 6 gallons of milk? I requested to get something in place of the excess milk and they said no. It's weird.
No shame dude. Been there before. That's weird about your wic, in my state it covers cheese, milk, bread, eggs, juice, canned veggies/fruit and cereal.
Oh it does cover that stuff too, but it's just an excessive amount of milk, haha
No shame dude. Been there before. That's weird about your wic, in my state it covers cheese, milk, bread, eggs, juice, canned veggies/fruit and cereal.
Oh it does cover that stuff too, but it's just an excessive amount of milk, haha
Maybe they think people are making cheese and butter? You can make some awesome homemade mozz in like 20min!
And you should feel no shame for being on WIC! period.
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I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
Dude they crack me up irl so hard. You and apk4 make me laugh a lot too. My h always asks why I'm laughing at my phone.
Edit- I mean I'm actually laughing out loud at them, not that I know them irl
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
It is constant too!. Her and I are the most outspoken, I know that, but we aren't bitches. People might get riled up in UO's but no one is called out or used as an example more than her and I. It's all good.
I know, I actually prefer it that way. Being a major player in one of our debates around her is generally good fun, even if I'm playing the "bad guy". Just saying, not everyone can handle it, which is why a lot of people disappear after they get flamed.
But I do see a difference in how some are treated in these threads. Like you said yesterday, you've never really been called out. But I feel like you have strong opinions and you go out of your way to get people all riled up sometimes and everyone's just cool with it. Not trying to knock you or anyone else for this, it's just an observation.
There are people who start more shit and never get called out. Never. That's sort how real life works too. Nothing you can do about it really.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
Dude they crack me up irl so hard. You and apk4 make me laugh a lot too. My h always asks why I'm laughing at my phone.
Edit- I mean I'm actually laughing out loud at them, not that I know them irl
No shame dude. Been there before. That's weird about your wic, in my state it covers cheese, milk, bread, eggs, juice, canned veggies/fruit and cereal.
Oh it does cover that stuff too, but it's just an excessive amount of milk, haha
Total reading fail on my part, that is a lot of milk though!
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
I think it's context: some people on here are given the benefit of that (knowing they are sarcastic, etc.) and others aren't. I knew we'd lost perspective when everyone jumped on MrsTinMKE because her story of being on her own at 16 was allegedly looking down on people who don't pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I mean come on. There isn't anyone on here who's not "privileged;" we all have the skills to use a computer or a smart phone to participate on here. That makes us more privileged than probably 80% of the global population, but it doesn't mean that we didn't have to come up from difficult situations.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
I hope I'm not coming off like I feel this way today because I have no issues with these two! They crack me up. When nicb13 disagrees with me (which happens a lot) I never take it personally. I appreciate that they speak their minds and don't sugarcoat things. For that reason I generally feel comfortable speaking my mind when I respond to them.
Post by mrsbabe614 on May 22, 2015 13:29:00 GMT -5
and IIII said something about an iPhone one time but it wasn't even a general statement it was a specific person who I don't feel like is the majority more like the 1% but everyone took the iPhone line and ran with that shit. Lol I give zero shits. They have government assistance for cell phones out here so it's perfectly possible to get one for free even! The only problem about your iPhone is that I prefer Samsung and I think your iPhone sucks.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
I hope I'm not coming off like I feel this way today because I have no issues with these two! They crack me up. When nicb13 disagrees with me (which happens a lot) I never take it personally. I appreciate that they speak their minds and don't sugarcoat things. For that reason I generally feel comfortable speaking my mind when I respond to them.
They're constantly the example of "harsh words" by people.
Based off yesterday's convo; I receive Wic I hate it. My goal is for my daughter to never remember being there. It's full of people screaming and parents shouting at their kids. It's the worst feeling in the world. But it helps. I'm hoping I can be off it before my next appointment in 2 months. *hangs head in shame
You have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of! It's not like you aren't trying. I wanted to hug you reading through yesterday's UOs. Our situation is pretty similar to yours, I know it sucks. We make just barely too much for Wic, like by a couple thousand a year, otherwise we'd be on it too.
Also, I have memories of going to the food bank as a kid and I have never held that against my parents or looked down on them for it. If your kid does have memories of this someday I'm sure she'll be fine. You're just doing what you have to to be a good mother and there is no shame in that!
This. You do what you need to do to take care of your family and should never be embarrassed about it. That is exactly why programs like WIC are in place.
We were really poor when I was a kid and my mom was really sick. We were also on WIC and because my mom couldn't do the grocery shopping, I had to go in and sign for the coupons and then use them at the grocery store. I was consistently side eyed and judged when out grocery shopping with my brothers because people just assumed I was a very young teenage mom. I never judged my mom for it. She did what she needed to do to make sure we had food on the table.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
I think it's context: some people on here are given the benefit of that (knowing they are sarcastic, etc.) and others aren't. I knew we'd lost perspective when everyone jumped on MrsTinMKE because her story of being on her own at 16 was allegedly looking down on people who don't pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I mean come on. There isn't anyone on here who's not "privileged;" we all have the skills to use a computer or a smart phone to participate on here. That makes us more privileged than probably 80% of the global population, but it doesn't mean that we didn't have to come up from difficult situations.
I think many of us who have participated longer understand the voices of some better than others. We have been doing UOs and FFFC for well over a year now.
Some people have been around that long but not as vocal until later in the game. So the regs that get a bit of slack here and there are given that only because some of these topics have been hashed out several times.
I feel like I know exactly where many of them stand regarding many topics.
But that is what is cool because it opens up windows to ideas that we may have not thought about before.
Based off yesterday's convo; I receive Wic I hate it. My goal is for my daughter to never remember being there. It's full of people screaming and parents shouting at their kids. It's the worst feeling in the world. But it helps. I'm hoping I can be off it before my next appointment in 2 months. *hangs head in shame
There is nothing to be ashamed of..you're doing what you can. It's not like you are expecting a hand out. I'm sorry that because people abuse the system people who need it have to feel ashamed.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
I think it's context: some people on here are given the benefit of that (knowing they are sarcastic, etc.) and others aren't. I knew we'd lost perspective when everyone jumped on MrsTinMKE because her story of being on her own at 16 was allegedly looking down on people who don't pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I mean come on. There isn't anyone on here who's not "privileged;" we all have the skills to use a computer or a smart phone to participate on here. That makes us more privileged than probably 80% of the global population, but it doesn't mean that we didn't have to come up from difficult situations.
I actually agree with this. Also, most of us in the group are privileged simply because we are white. My H doesn't understand/can't see how he is privileged being a white male. Like he thinks he is no more privileged than anyone else. Dummy. Lol
I hope I'm not coming off like I feel this way today because I have no issues with these two! They crack me up. When nicb13 disagrees with me (which happens a lot) I never take it personally. I appreciate that they speak their minds and don't sugarcoat things. For that reason I generally feel comfortable speaking my mind when I respond to them.
They're constantly the example of "harsh words" by people.
What's interesting is that I tend to hold back a lot of times (unless I'm specifically asked for my opinion). I know people don't always want to hear the truth or be given a reality check, even if that's what they need, so I keep my mouth shut.
But regardless of being a blunt person, I think I'm a pretty good friend. At least you always know you can count on that, I guess.
I think it's context: some people on here are given the benefit of that (knowing they are sarcastic, etc.) and others aren't. I knew we'd lost perspective when everyone jumped on MrsTinMKE because her story of being on her own at 16 was allegedly looking down on people who don't pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I mean come on. There isn't anyone on here who's not "privileged;" we all have the skills to use a computer or a smart phone to participate on here. That makes us more privileged than probably 80% of the global population, but it doesn't mean that we didn't have to come up from difficult situations.
I think many of us who have participated longer understand the voices of some better than others. We have been doing UOs and FFFC for well over a year now.
Some people have been around that long but not as vocal until later in the game. So the regs that get a bit of slack here and there are given that only because some of these topics have been hashed out several times.
I feel like I know exactly where many of them stand regarding many topics.
But that is what is cool because it opens up windows to ideas that we may have not thought about before.
This is a good point. Never really thought about that... But I really do think I know where most of them stand regarding controversial topics.
I don't know why people constantly use pnwlover12 and nicb13 saying they're abrasive and all that. I REALLY don't get that. At all. They call em as they see em. I guess if that's abrasive then you want sugar coating? I don't even think it's ever in a rude way either! A lot of shit they say is sarcastic as fuck and I guess if you read it that way you would laugh as much as I do!
FFFC, they're abrasive. But, I tend to agree with them most of the time, so I dun cur.
There's also nothing wrong with being abrasive. Who gives a fuck? I'm abrasive. VERY much so in real life. I'm actually nicer on the internet.
Post by mrsbabe614 on May 22, 2015 15:53:37 GMT -5
I was a little shoe happy lately because I have no summer shoes...so...I bought like 5 pairs and asshole zulily is sending them all at the SAME TIME! H is going to go "...dude..."
Based off yesterday's convo; I receive Wic I hate it. My goal is for my daughter to never remember being there. It's full of people screaming and parents shouting at their kids. It's the worst feeling in the world. But it helps. I'm hoping I can be off it before my next appointment in 2 months. *hangs head in shame
There is nothing to be ashamed of..you're doing what you can. It's not like you are expecting a hand out. I'm sorry that because people abuse the system people who need it have to feel ashamed.
Whaaaat? I think she felt bad because people make comments like this that are judgmental. The actual percentage of people that "abuse the system" is really low.
I was a little shoe happy lately because I have no summer shoes...so...I bought like 5 pairs and asshole zulily is sending them all at the SAME TIME! H is going to go "...dude..."
I hope I'm not coming off like I feel this way today because I have no issues with these two! They crack me up. When nicb13 disagrees with me (which happens a lot) I never take it personally. I appreciate that they speak their minds and don't sugarcoat things. For that reason I generally feel comfortable speaking my mind when I respond to them.
They're constantly the example of "harsh words" by people.
At least the people I like, like me back (I think) so it's all good! I'll be an example!
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