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What's been your most painful parent tech support moment?
What's been your most painful parent tech support moment?
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My parents: "You're a nerd, can you help with our computer?"
I reluctantly overlook how insulting they always are and help
Many months later
My parents: "Our computer isn't working right lately. It's probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it."
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It's probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.
"Ok, you better ask someone else then. Clearly I'll only make it worse."
You'll never prove them wrong by falling for the manipulation tactic.
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People who are bad at understanding tech and logic coincidentally tend to be very competent at these kinds of tactics.
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You should answer:
And it is your fault being assholes. Live with the consequences.
Then cut contact as much as possible
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Is the Lemmy version of "lawyer up, hit the gym" basically just "cut contact with family at the slightest insult"?
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It's a small example of a wider issue. It's not "the slightest insult."
Also, if your family insults you like that, what the fuck? Toxic to even consider that it is reasonable to accept poor behavior and abuse like that from those who are supposed to care about you.
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hit up, lawyer the gym
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Hit the wife, divorce the lawyer, talk to the gym?
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I hope so. Many of our parents need to learn that "family" isn't about blood, it's about who I allow to be in my life. I don't give a fuck if you're related to me, treat me with respect and I'll reciprocate.
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You realize that "lawyer up, hit the gym" was a silly overgeneralization that eventually turned into a meme, right?
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Yes
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