#not just because it's unsafe for everyone else on the road

[liquidmooniight]

saw a real cybertruck yesterday and it looked as stupid as they do in the pictures. it looks like a child's first attempt at drawing a car. its geometry would make hp lovecraft piss himself in terror. I was riding backseat to my older brother and his boyfriend and so when we saw it we all turned to rubberneck at Silly Fucking Idiot McGee, riding the Griftermobile.

[red-garden]

Imagine a Peak Lord sleep over. They all get stuck in a room for 24 hours on their way to some Huan Hua Palace party and end up getting trapped instead.

For the entire time Shen Jiu is just feeling completely unsafe

YQY is happy he gets to spend a night with his Xiao Jiu

SQH is panicking because he was supposed to gather Intel at the party in Huan Hua.

Everyone else would probably be fine since they'd probably enjoy camping.

Like Liu Qingge would be assigned to hunt down food for the peak lords

The others would start cooking and seasoning the meet with local herbs. (And for someone like SJ whose meals come from MF it's really good food)

But I want to specifically focus on the angst part of SJ feeling unsafe especially when he has to go to sleep the following night because the majority of the people surrounding him are men.

So nervously in the middle of the night without realizing it he cuddles up to YQY for safety because it's muscle memory

Setup: endangered beasts is migrating on the path they need to take. They can’t disturb the beasts, so they’re just stuck in the middle of nowhere, during a storm.

This was not supposed to be a long trek- 3 days at most, which any cultivator at their level could handle without stopping. They didn’t bring tents or any other supplies for the road. Shen Jiu was completely miserable. He was wet, he was cold, he was hungry, and he was surrounded by his least favorite people on earth; his male coworkers.

Wei Qingwei and Mu Qingfang set about constructing shelter. The lord of Wan Jian was familiar with weaving from leather work and was able to pull together a water tight roof over a moderately sized wigwam of broken branches and vines. The size was not ideal. It was too short, too stuffy, and too small for a party of 7.

The Bai Zhan brute came back with edible berries and fruits- edible being the operative word. They were small, bitter, and full of stones. Shen Jiu wanted to vomit. The berries weren’t helping his nausea at sharing such a small space with so many men. Qi Qingqi wouldn’t help, there wasn’t a safe, gentle bone in her body.

Wei Qingwei, Mu Qingfang, and Qi Qingqi had fallen asleep in a rough pile, seemingly no care for propriety. Shang Qinghua, the rodent, was still fidgeting with nervous energy. He wouldn’t stop moving, didn’t get tired. Why did he have to stay awake? Why did he have to be aware?

The brute had posted himself outside the door. Apparently the elements didn’t bother him. He said it was to guard, but all Shen Jiu could think was that he was blocked in. He couldn’t get out of this too small place.

Yue Qi was meditating. Of course he was, too good to sleep and leave himself vulnerable in the presence of a snake like Shen Jiu. He was furthest from the sleepers and the rat, and Shen Jiu found himself edging closer and closer to him.

He jumped when a large, warm hand touched his shoulder. He pivoted, smacking Yue Qi away, glaring. Yue Qi gave him an apologetic look, unwilling to disturb the others’ sleep.

Yue Qi lifted the arm at his side, beckoning. Shen Jiu rolled his eyes. They weren’t children.

Yue Qi arched a brow. Shen Jiu…. Alright, maybe he was shivering. A lot. He didn’t like the cold, and he hated being wet even more. Even when they were young Yue Qi had run impossibly hot, his own personal furnace in the winter. Suddenly the spot under his arm was looking much more attractive.

Shen Jiu shot him another look. This doesn’t mean anything. Nevertheless, he scooted forward. Carefully leaving a centimeter of space between their bodies, he could still feel heat radiating. The smile Yue Qi gave him was something an overeager dog might when it was trying so hard not to jump.

He was too cold and too tired to meditate. In the morning, he was still under that arm. During the night he had slouched against Yue Qi’s body, held in place by unmoving posture and a plush bicep propping him up. Yue Qi still ran warm, like a guard dog, like a hearth, like a bed covered in quilts and furs in a house no one knew about. And If Shen Jiu pretended to sleep for a little longer, no one needed to know.

[biancasaidstfu]

I’m shocked that people are still ridiculing Nicola for the situation that happened in NYC and calling her dramatic...

Why did this whole situation make Nicola feel unsafe? Not because she was being filmed, she's an actress, ffs, that's her job. There’s been two factors. Her exact location was publicly revealed in real time by some idiot who was watching the same show that day. And the person filming her deliberately went there, waited until the performance was over, and didn't give Nicola a minute to understand what was going on because they started filming without asking permission. Their cam was already on when Nicola just started leaving the building. They then proceeded to follow her, keeping the recording on, to the end of the street until Nic crossed the road.

The location was leaked, she couldn't do anything about it. But it wouldn't even be an issue if the person recording her had simply asked if it was ok to film her. Consent fucking matters, people.

This exactly.

They were clearly in a weird ass position coming out of a theater, being face to face with someone who clearly had come to know about their whereabouts after it was outed at a theatre during intermission.

This wasn't someone who just happened to cross paths with her. It's someone who intentionally went to the spot she knew she was at and was waiting outside the doors. I don't give a single fuck what this girl has said in the past about this interaction, either. You can tell what it was when you look at the pictures and videos.

Also, even though Nicola is a public figure, she still has a right to privacy like everyone else does. It doesn't make her just straight up fair game if her location is doxxed by someone else.

There's a huge difference and that was likely the reason for the story. So people shit talking that post after this encounter are literally missing the whole fucking point and they look like a bunch of fucking idiots when they bring it up in regard to her saying Happy Birthday on a story post to her FRIEND JAKE.

[drdemonprince]

I was in the car with a new friend recently and he was fuming about stress at work, and his rent going up, and I was sympathetic and bummed for him, and then he started yelling about traffic and freaking out any time a car took more than a millisecond to get moving and it freaked me out and I fell silent. I guess he could sense the energy changing in the air.

"What's wrong?" he asked. "Am I bothering you?"

"It's okay," I said instinctively, unconvincingly, trying to convince myself to get over it, to not make him feel bad, to not make things about my feelings. I searched for a justification as to why my reaction was wrong. "I guess I forget what it's like to drive a car."

I used to get screamed at for moving too slowly. I exasperated my parents taking so long finding the momentum to get up and do things. I was spacey. Everything was always happening so quick. Where I wanted to put my attention was never where the world wanted me to. They needed me to care about car routes and traffic and appointment times instead of smooth pebbles on the sidewalk or birds. And my dad was always so furious in the car. Certain he was the authority on what made a good driver and that everyone else was not up to his standards. Ranting and yelling and flipping out so badly it made me cry and then put on a big smile to reassure him. I almost gave up learning to drive as a teen because my slow, plunking movements and insecurity on the road sent him into such a rage.

"Shit, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ruin the evening," my friend said.

"You didn't," I reassured him.

I didn't want him to think I had a problem with him complaining about his life. That is what friends are for. It was the road rage that touched an unaged part of me, and brough that part forward so strongly I couldn't hide it. I couldn't fix my face. I almost started to cry.

It was the first time in a very long time that I've been well and truly triggered. Certain experiences in the present can make old parts of me reverberate; there's a ringing that you get inside when someone's shampoo smells like a bad old boyfriend or somebody touches you the wrong way without meaning to and you briefly go a little dead. That's manageable. It's a useful cue that something needs to change quickly before you freak out. I thank those triggers for existing. But this one. It caused an actual emotional phase shift straight to the past. Freeze up and then fawn it off, play along, make up for your own reaction.

It's crazy how unsafe I genuinely felt for a moment! And I tend to critique people who abuse the language of "feeling unsafe" for manipulative and white supremacist ends, so it is useful for me to get that reminder of just how reality-bending an acute state of triggeredness is. I tell people to use their words and regulate their distress and there I was, unable to.

I had forgotten one of the major reasons that I hate cars! That is how long I have been away from my dad and car-dependent culture and intense, mean impatience. I have made a lot of the right choices to protect me over the years, or else this upset would not be so unfamiliar.

[morskisir]

Answer to this ask I had to post seperately because I reached the character limit or something.

OHHHH Anon you are not ready. I think about this bastard so much and too deeply.

Before I get into it:

I love how you worded this question- gives a nice atmosphere.

Just to be clear this is all about RED Sniper. I apologise to any BLU Sniper enjoyers for I don't have thoughts about that guy.

I'm not the biggest fan of the comics for many reasons so don't mind me retconning a lot of that.

In the end these are all MY opinions and views of him- if you don't like them that's no problem. It's free real estate.

And FINALLY; my thoughts, under read more:

OKAY, let's start with what even got me to interpret him the way that I do; hell yeah baby, it's Meet the Sniper time.

I've seen MANY people often assume that Sniper is one of the most normal/chill people of the 2fort nine- but the impression I got is that he wants you to think he's normal so desperately despite everything else pointing to how fucking weird he actually is. Simply noticing the stuff he's saying makes it a lot more clear. The very beginning where he goes "Boom, headshot," making light of taking another person's life so swiftly. "Cause at the end of the day; as long as there's two people left on the planet- someone is gonna want someone dead," really positive light you see the world in, Sniper.

Of course you can take this as him being "realistic", and I do agree he's more of a realist than a pessimist or optimist, but "...have a plan to kill everyone you meet," is SO fucked up. Why is his first thought when meeting someone to know how to kill them? This to me is him not being able to properly connect to other people/understand them or actually SEE them as people. Not to mention his smile after delivering that shot in the timelapse of him sniping (AND after stabbing Spy). This cunt enjoys killing. He's not the type to slowly kill someone or torture them- but he is the type to feel satisfaction after planting a bullet in someone; give himself a pat on the back for it- or perhaps find humour in the kill.

The conclusion this brought me to is that he is an unreliable narrator in "Meet the Sniper". (Also the "..be polite," line. Yeah, sure, dude. Your voice lines are very polite.)

CAN WE TALK ABOUT HIS FUCKING TEETH? The way his teeth look and how much they're shown to the viewer by exaggerating his mouth movements feels like a "this guy is NOT normal" sign. No one in the game has teeth similar to him and his canines are HUGE. Like holy shit, he's an apex predator.

A comment @cheebuss (I know you wanna get tagged) saw once has been a running joke between us- it was basically "He indicates so he's normal," which is fucking hilarious, but I can genuinely refute that point. First of all we see him fucking speeding in the beginning of the video- to be fair we don't know what the speed limit on this road is, BUT:

Cunt drives around with a broken side mirror. That's really unsafe, obviously. A good chunk of that mirror has gone to shit and he does not care to replace it (which feeds into my headcanon of him being stingy/not wanting to spend money because he lived on a farm and they did everything themselves). Speaking of his van; it gave me the impression he likes having everything he needs near him- he doesn't need a grand, expensive space to feel comfortable. (I headcanon that he's actually scared/unnerved by vast, empty spaces/buildings) ALSO I think he's messy and prefers the claustrophobia of his van. I like to believe his childhood room was much the same (to the detriment of his mother)- that's his safe space damn it!!!

And here I can transition into talking about his parents!!! : D Of course, not much was shown to us of Mr. & Mrs. Mundy, but we can still glean some stuff from the video- and partially- the comics.

His father very obviously disapproves of his job, calling him "a crazed gunman", and showing his morals do not align with Sniper's. Sniper calls for his mum during the phone call shown at the very end of the video- looking annoyed and somewhat distressed. It's clear to me that they've had this argument many times and Mrs. Mundy is the mediator in them. I think she disapproves of the job as much as her husband does, but is sick of hearing them argue to that extent. Regardless of this conflict, Sniper loves and cares for his parents- they are his world. He doesn't care for anyone else, most of the shit he does is for their sake and continuing to provide support so they can live a stable life at their farm as they get older. It's one of the nicest things about Sniper.

Although, I do think he struggled to get them to understand him properly. He is a quiet man who doesn't express a lot of his emotions. That will complicate things, especially if he doesn't talk about it- and he doesn't!!! : D

Despite this, I think they were the people he was closest to. Sniper, to me, is a guy who's never had friends and has been lonely as well as isolated his entire life. "Too weird to live, much too rare to die." And this is a VERY long time we're talking about; DECADES. Decades of minimum to no human connection. (Just to note; he is almost 50 to me. The comic writers fucked the timeline up and made him a 20 something year old. The Sin. Do not speak of it to me. It makes him less interesting/compelling I'm not kidding.) He is anxious in social settings, barely speaks up, and prefers to simply back away when he doesn't know how to deal with something. (SUPER DUPER AUTISM + SOCIAL ANXIETY!!!) Does he try to interact with his co-workers? Veeeeery little. He yearns for connection he convinces himself he doesn't need. He trusts no one. He's a mystery to them.

But hey!!! Less distractions from his job!!! (Bad transition) This man is genuinely incredible at what he does- I keep replaying the part where he reloads his rifle. He was not kidding about being efficient (he also kills the entire BLU team in that video??). The lad's got incredible patience, aim, control, and overall understanding of what he's doing. There's something fucked up about him observing the people he's targetting like prey, but let's leave that for when I mention his previous job as a tracker (if I do). I imagine the only thing he excelled at in school (he did go there!! He can write!!!) is maths, as that is very much needed when you're a sniper.

BTW I think he barely passed school; he hated being there, had no interest in school work and his teachers kept pestering him about his social life. Leave him alone, he doesn't need that (he does).

Most of his focus went to his parents' farm where I think he mostly took care of the animals....or went out to hunt them; which is how he learned to shoot out of a rifle in the first place. (His dad taught him.) He's not exactly an animal guy but he's also not not an animal guy.

It's complicated.

ANYWAYS, I've talked enough about one single video. Let's mention his in game voice lines a bit!

There's a LOT of material there but here's the stuff I want to mention:

He talks to himself a lot. He isn't out there with the others- his job is to be perched up somewhere high and shoot from a distance so he doesn't get spotted. He makes so many jokes that only HE's going to find funny, except "You've got a forehead on ya like a coffee table," which is genuinely the funniest thing he's ever said. Boy voices his thoughts and tries to entertain himself when he's alone- I don't judge him for that. He has to sit there for hours in complete focus (he helps himself via a lot of coffee). I DO judge the things he says, however.

He's violent. (WHAT!?) There's plenty of examples but I would like to mention one adressed to his teammates. One of the "Jeers" commands is "Should've saved a bullet for some of you blokes!" which, hey, what the fuck? That's scary. He got so frustrated he threatened his own team with murder. (It's kinda funny) To me this shows he's bad at controlling his outbursts or that he never learned how to deal with them. (Autism moment!!!)

He literally growls.

There's this line addressed to Spy: "What goes around comes around, you snotty little nance." If you're not aware- "nance" is derogatory Australian slang for a prissy, effeminate gay man. I headcanon Sniper as a homosexual man so it tickles me that he's so insecure about this fact. It's sad, absolutely, but I find humour in this horrible man being a homophobic homosexual. Project your insecurities onto a guy who can read people extremely well, why don't you. He won't do anything about it, I promise :) (Lie)

I was doing my best to not mention SniperSpy but CAN WE TALK ABOUT HIS LINES AIMED AT SPY AND HOW THEY'RE DIRECT RESPONSES TO THINGS SPY SAYS? (plus the highest number of revenge lines he has directed at someone is Spy)

-> = response to:

"Aww, did I get blood on your suit!?" -> "You got blood on my suit."

"I was never on your side either! Wanker!" -> "I never really was on your side."

"Ah, my God, you've been shot. Did you get a look at the handsome rogue who did it?" -> "I'll see you in hell, you handsome rogue."

BY THE WAY, THAT LAST LINE? SPY ONLY SAYS THAT TO HIS COUNTERPART. WHAT, WERE YOU LOOKING AT HIM? WERE YOU WATCHING HIM ALL DAY? WHY DO YOU REMEMBER SO MANY THINGS HE'S SAID? WHY ARE YOU SO FOCUSED ON HIM? ARE YOU OBSESSED WITH HIM? ARE YOU OBSESSED? WHY ARE YOU OBSESSED WITH A LITTLE NANCY BOY? HM?

There is so much more I could mention. I think whatever thing he has going on with Spy is super important to him, but I will hold back for your sake as I can talk about this for hours. You have no clue how many parallels there are, etc.

Anyways, he's in Expiration Date! A little bit! He doesn't say anything. <3 I'm proud of him!!! <3

He literally just stands around ominously in the shadows (and finds RED Spy being made fun of very amusing).

"Hehe."

(I just noticed he took his watch off and put it on his vest. This is an autism moment because I, too, hate having something on me that I don't usually have so I need to balance it out by removing something else; if I have it on me. Either way it's sensory suffering.) (Him being super attached to his hat and glasses is also an autism moment. He is no one without them.)

And then he has that one part in The Bread Fight(tm) where he gets confused by Pauling and Scout pushing the bomb.

"Tails gets trolled" looking ass.

I like watching him fall over.

After he falls here, he takes his kukri out which was... attached? situated? It was behind the strap of his arrow carrier. I think that's cool. I also think he wouldn't be doing that during matches because Spy is very much capable of stealing it/putting it away without Sniper noticing, even if it was literally on his back.

Also, I am a firm believer in "Sniper can only do one thing extremely well and has little to no interest in creative stuff," so I disagree with the idea of him being able to play a saxophone. You could say he was made to do that in school, but this guy is a smoker. I do not believe he can do that. You cannot convince me.

I think that's enough! This doesn't even go past the hypothetical tip of the iceberg, but it's a lot of words. This is the very basic stuff you have to know about how I see this cunt.

Thank you for letting me share some of my insanity.

[cacchieressa]

Angels of the Get Through by Andrea Gibson

This year is the hardest of your whole life. so hard you cannot see a future, most days. The pain is bigger than anything else. Takes up the whole horizon, no matter where you are. You feel unsafe, you feel unsaved. Your past so present you can feel your baby teeth. Sitting on the couch, you swear your feet don't reach the floor. You keep remembering the first time you saw a bird's nest Held together by an old shoe lace and scraps of a plastic bag You knew the home of a person could be built like that A lot of things you'd rather throw away You keep worrying you're taking up too much space. I wish you'd let yourself be the Milky Way Remember when I told you I was gonna become a full-time poet And you paid my rent for three years? Best Friend, Angel of the get-through. All living is storm chasing. Every good heart has lost its roof. Let all the walls collapse at your feet, Scream "timber" when they ask you how you are. "Fine" is the suckiest word. It is the opposite of HERE Here is the only place left on the map Here is where you learn laughter can go extinct and come back I am already building a museum For every treasure you unearth in the rock bottom Holy vulnerable cliff God mason, heart heavier than all the bricks Say this is what the pain made of you An open, open, open road An avalanche of feel it all Don't ever let anyone tell you, you are too much Or it has been too long Whatever guards the feet of the bridge of a song you are made of that thing That unbreakable note That photograph of you at five years old, the year you ran away from school, because you wanted to go home. You are almost there. You are the same compass you have always been You are the same friend who never left my side during my worst year You caught every tantrum I threw with your bare hands chucked it back at that blood moon said "it's okay, everyone's survival looks a little bit like death sometimes" I wrote a poem called "Say Yes" while I was cursing your name For not letting me go. Best friend, this is what we do. We gather each other up. We say, the cup is half yours and half mine. We say alone is the last place you will ever be. We say tonight let's just stay inside reading Pema Chodron while everyone else is out on the town Pema will say, “only to the degree we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found” You'll say Pema is so wise. And I'll say yes she is, and we are too.

Angels of the get-through. We are too.

[loki-zen]

and like I've never really gotten into the organisations (at least at the level of idk Facebook groups) that I assume must exist to bring together us non-stereotypical riders, because I've never been one to join groups specifically of/for Women if it can possibly be helped.

(also I was tagging this post and Tumblr suggested "#biker girl" and that's another reason I guess - the language is, uh, not to my taste often. "Biker girl", "Lady riders" it's like. in this context i'm okay being rounded off to a 'woman', i have material interests and relevant traits in common with that category with respect to being more likely to encounter certain attitudes and barriers in terms of assumptions about the physical traits of the "average biker" that do not apply to us.

I personally have a very 'feminine' frame (short, small hands, low centre of gravity, strength concentrated in the lower body) and that's extremely relevant to choice of motorbike, such that it's practically the only purchase where I find it useful for people to tell me that x is very popular with women or my girlfriend likes it and so on.

This can also often be a barrier to the hobby - riding schools tend to get in high-seated, top-heavy street racer style bikes because they're cheap and easy to repair, which put short people with less upper body strength at a huge disadvantage and may in some cases* be simply unsafe for them to ride. If a woman who is new to the hobby doesn't know about this (and she's new; how would she?) and her riding school decides not to admit that her struggling is their fault (because then they might be asked why the fuck they took her money without checking they had anything suitable for her to ride), they send her away feeling like she can't do it and it doesn't feel good to her anyway, and if I had to guess, this is probably a huge reason for both the continued rarity of women bikers and their (apparent) tendency to be people introduced to the hobby via a close personal connection like a father or a boyfriend.

The shape of me means I'm also subject to the relative paucity, expense and stereotypical stylings of clothes for "lady bikers" - I can't just shop in the menswear section as it's very important that protective clothing fit correctly, or else the armour won't rest over what it needs to protect.)

*if the seat height is too high relative to the rider's leg length, they won't be able to find stable purchase on the ground when supporting the bike while stopped or nearly-stopped. That's dangerous, and massively increases the risk of the bike tipping over sideways when stopping or setting off.

Incidentally,

A ) it's frequently possible to have a motorbike seat lowered (within certain limits imposed by the frame) - I'm taking my full test on a bike with the usual street-sporty stylings riding schools go in for, but with a lowered seat.

B ) many styles of motorbike - anything in the cruiser/bobber/tourer styleset, and a lot of classics (for the uninitiated: imagine kinds of motorbike where you don't lean forward while you're riding them) - come as standard with seat heights lower than the lowest most street bikes can be adjusted down to. Everyone rides them like that, whatever their height, so they would work for learners of almost any height.(some very tall people don't prefer them - but, as I understand it, this is more of a comfort thing and less of an inarguable safety problem than the reverse situation) Bobbers/tourers/classics are also easier to keep upright for everyone (when stopped, this is more relevant for those with less upper body strength, but side winds don't discriminate!), and the more upright riding posture allows for better use of the mirrors and a fuller view of the road ahead.

...and yet, riding schools (even the one I use now, which is, relatively speaking, extremely good for women riders!) seem to universally go for the street racer style bikes, rather than (as would have made intuitive sense to me) having a variety on hand to accommodate different bodies and preferences.

I have to assume the reason is economic - certainly the cheapest 125 made by all the major retailers right now seems to be a street racer style bike.

(However - so much of the cost of riding a 125 as a learner is the insurance, and I gather it's a big expense for the schools as well. Given the objective benefits discussed above, it's surprising to me that there's not a big insurance differential that might incentivise the use of more stable bikes that give learners a better view of the road.)

[iffeelscouldkill]

Fic: And Since We've No Place to Go

...Is it too late for a holiday fic?

Okay, it is, but I was working on one so I posted it anyway xD

Summary: An epic snowstorm sees Harvard and Aiden stuck at school over Christmas, along with their fellow teammates and dormmates Tanner and Kally. For fun, Kally suggests a Secret Santa with a twist - all the gifts will be handmade.

The problem? Aiden doesn't know how to make things. The other problem? He's drawn the one person he most wants to delight with his gift.

Harvard/Aiden, pre-canon, 5,593 words of Christmassy fluff and pining, enjoy!

Or read on for an excerpt:

The snow flurries started a few days before the end of term, and grew steadily worse until Aiden couldn't even stare out of the window during class because the white flakes obscured everything.

They'd already taken all their end-of-term tests, and normally the last few days of term would just consist of watching vaguely subject-relevant films or doing a festively-themed trivia quiz. So, as the ominous weather forecasts rolled in, the Head gave everyone permission to contact their families and ask to be picked up early, before the roads became unsafe.

Aiden had no interest in extra time at home before the holidays, and even if his father could send a car, Aiden would rather do literally anything else rather than ask his dad for a favour. But when he loudly bemoaned the fact that he'd be stuck at school for the whole of the holidays, Harvard blinked at him.

"Obviously not - you're coming home with me," he said. "You always spend Christmas with us, anyway. My parents will love having you there a few days early."

"Oh," said Aiden, trying (and probably failing) not to look surprised and delighted. "Right, yeah." 

Even though he'd always tried his best to be a good houseguest at the Lees' - and Harvard's sisters all really liked him - it was still weird to Aiden that a family would actually want him around.

He enjoyed the warm glow of anticipating extra time at the Lees' for about half a day before Harvard came back from calling his parents with a grim expression.

"Bad news, I'm afraid," he said. "Dad's car broke down two days ago and they're still waiting for it to be repaired, and Mom needs hers to take my Gran to and from her doctor's appointments. So... Looks like we're both stuck here."

"Ah," Aiden said. "Right, of course." He was slightly disappointed, because Christmas at the Lees' was always great, and no-one wanted to be stuck at school. But at least he would be stuck at school with Harvard. "Is your Gran doing okay?"

Harvard's Gran - the family matriarch, eighty years old and formidable - had suffered a blood pressure scare earlier in the year and was on some new medication as a result.

"Oh, she's fine," Harvard said, with a slight grin. "Just as stubborn as ever, and refusing to stick to the low-sodium diet the doctors have put her on."

Aiden snorted. "Sounds like your Gran."

"Mom and Dad said they might have a window to pick us up on Christmas Eve if the snow lets up, but I'm not hopeful." Harvard pulled a face. "Looks like it'll be a much quieter Christmas this year."

Sitting on their pushed-together beds, Aiden knocked his shoulder into Harvard's. "We'll find a way to make it fun."

Continue on AO3!

[curio-queries]

Hi I'm reaching out re. your post on the bts-polls blog, since you redirected people to contact you here. I'm not the same anon who sent the other ask. I understand your reasoning for personally choosing to continue engaging with HP fandom, that's your choice and it's fine as long as you don't contribute to JKR financially. I guess I'm just adding one more trans ARMY voice to say that seeing casual references to HP and other Rowling works immediately gives me a bad feeling and makes me feel unsafe and alienated in the community. I'm also Jewish, so JKR's recent holocaust denial and her support of neo-nazis like Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshul add to this feeling exponentially. This issue is related to so much trauma and ongoing abuse that it's honestly triggering to see 'fun' references to that material as if nothing's happening.

I know it's probably 'not that deep' to most people, but small things like this mean there's one more space where the majority can be comfortable, but I automatically can't take part... in the end it's your choice, but since that blog seems to be aiming to be somewhat of a 'community' space rather than a personal blog I thought it might be relevant for you to hear how people feel.

You seem like a thoughtful person, and I appreciate the arguments you made in your other post. I hope this doesn't come across as attacking you or trying to stir up drama, these are just my honest feelings. Also I'm not saying you should personally cut HP out of your life, I understand there are ways of engaging in a fandom that don't involve supporting the original creator. Thanks for listening!

Hello Anon,

I apologize that this has taken me ages to answer. I haven't been able to spend much time in tumblr-land recently but this topic deserves more than an off-the-cuff response.

For any of you that are not familiar, anon is referencing this post. I'll put the rest of my response below a cut so that anyone not up for further discussion on this topic can bypass:

First, I want to thank you for reaching out. The only way most of us learn how deeply affected by events is if we share, but I know it can be a very difficult thing to do. I don't know if I'm the right person to really do anything specifically on this topic, but I can absolutely share a little bit more about my thoughts.

So, professionally, I'm a technical systems subject matter expert. And it's impossible for me to hear about something without trying to narrow it down to the root cause to resolve there. Yes, there are also actions to be taken to fix the immediate problem, but if the source is left alone, it's going to continue happening.

So, if that won't resolve the problem, what will? In my mind there are two possibilities:

To me, the root cause of the issue isn't this specific woman, it's much bigger than that. Because if we were to remove her specifically as an issue, there would just be someone else spouting the same junk, maybe with less of a following, maybe more.

1. Not allowing people to form and share their own opinions on issues like this. After all, if we HAD to comply to a collective moral standing, then we'd all be on the same page and there wouldn't be all this suffering, right? Hopefully everyone reading this knows why that would be a BAD IDEA even if was possible. I'm not going to go into detail here but if anyone reading this has any doubts, we definitely can!

2. Stop giving power to the words of people that have no authority. This is honestly one of my biggest issues with celebrity culture. Period. Why on earth do the opinions of someone who has absolutely no expertise on an issue carry so much weight in our society?

I'll give y'all an example: Let's say BTS states that they enjoyed seeing the purple streetlights so now we should repave all roads everywhere in the world purple. Not only would this be a logistical nightmare there would be significant ramifications regarding safety and economically. BTS has no expertise in city planning or road safety. 'But they've been all over the world and seen how happy people are when they're surrounded by purple, we should listen to them!' No, we shouldn't correlation is not causation. If there is to be any benefit gained from such a change, it would need to be researched and trialed by actual subject matter experts. Idk, this example is pretty convoluted but hopefully you get my point?

Anyway, now that we've established that fame is not a good enough reason to give weight to someone's opinion, it just becomes a skill issue of recognizing when to listen/disregard and how to implement it on a large scale. Let's face it, both are difficult issues to tackle. The lines definitely get blurry about who has valuable contributions vs who is just the loudest voice. Especially with the ease that anyone can have access to a platform, there's very little threshold to finding countless individuals sharing 'facts' about issues of which they have absolutely no knowledge. I think all of us have seen that first hand in the BTS fandom so I won't list any examples.

So, the first challenge is how we discern the value from the noise. I am personally a huge believer in non-traditional education, so you can't just rely on the alphabet soup of degrees list after people's names either. The next hurdle is getting the majority to start doing this as well so that value is attributed to the correct people and not those who have no business with it. And that is what SHOULD be society's goal overall (in my opinion).

I truly believe that everyone is entitled to have and share their views and opinions but that doesn't mean we have to continue to listen or give value to what they say once we've realized they don't align with what is actually good for us.

To finally circle back to this before-named woman and the hateful ideas she shares, I genuinely don't understand why anyone continues to listen to what she's spouting, with one exception. When a creator shares a viewpoint that is malicious of intent, I think the created work should be evaluated to determine if there is an ulterior influence that can be gleaned from new audiences. Like I said in my post before, personally the effect that the Harry Potter world has had on me and the people in my immediate circles has done far more to foster overall inclusion and understanding of marginalized groups than pretty much anything. It was one of the few things to get past the heavily conservative religious viewpoints in the community that became a gathering point for those of us who didn't conform to the norms.

The great irony in all of this is the parallel that can be drawn between the author and the main villain who literally went insane breaking his soul apart for the gain of power. Perhaps she should spend more time reading her own work?

Anyway anons, I hope both of you are able to find some healing from the trauma these issues keep bringing up. I'm grateful you've entrusted me to share your concerns. I do think it's important to keep learning and growing from each other's experiences in a positive way rather than the heavy handed 'how dare you not comply to my specific viewpoint and conclusions on a nuanced issue' approach.

[horizonspurple]

I need advice from a fellow sub… and your blog is the first one that came tho mind. Absolutely okay if you don’t feel comfortable. You can just ignore me! It’s okay!

How…do I know a Dominant partner is good for me? What are some signs of a partner being a healthy choice? Like what are some things a “green flag/good”Daddy/Dom does..? Or what should we look out for. I just don’t know. I’m afraid to mess up. I want to explore, but I’m afraid to get hurt. Or to find the wrong people.

Heyy!

I think this is a very good question and I will try to answer it to the best of my ability <3

When I first stepped into the world of kink I also was struggling a lot with what to look for in a healthy Dom/partner It can be super overwhelming and there are a lot of unsafe people out there, so it's good to be aware and protect yourself and your space

How do I know if someone is good for me? To know if someone is good for you, it is first important to know what qualities or things you think are important for someone to have and what things or qualities are dealbreakers For example, I really value people who don't mind taking things slow Because this is important to me, I make sure to look for that in people who I might want as a partner/Dom Another one is that I really dislike it when people smoke, so someone who smokes would be a dealbreaker for me These are very basic things, but they are important to think about and be mindful of when you look for a Dom/sub/partner/whatever it is you are looking for If there are things or qualities you find super important, it's likely that the match will be better if someone has those things

Another one is to ask yourself: 'What do I want/need in this relationship or dynamic and what are limits or boundaries?' These are very personal, but very important If for example, you are looking strictly for a 24/7 dynamic, it is important that the person you are looking for has a similar wish Ofcourse there is always room for talk and negotiation, but if there are things you specifically need or absolutely do not want, then you need to be aware of those and communicate about them

Green flags

having a normal conversation first, about vanilla interests, hobbies, who you are as a person

when they specifically ask about boundaries or limits that you have, and more importantly, when they don't try to push or negotiate on those (EVERYONE HAS LIMITS!!!)

when they are willing to explain what certain things mean for them or to them, for example 'what does being a Daddy mean for them?'

when they are aware of their own boundaries and limits and communicate about those clearly

they discuss safewords before doing any type of play, even if it's online play

they will respect your privacy and won't ask for pictures or a meetup right away

Red flags

they demand you call them a title (Sir, Daddy etc.) straight away, titles are earned not demanded

they are only interested in sex or kink talks

they send you sexual scenario's or fantasies without you telling them you want that

they don't talk about limits

they don't ask a lot of question and do not try to understand you

they say one thing but then do something else, or don't keep their word in some way

This is all I can think of right now, but just in case I'm tagging @lord-of-dice-and-kinks because I'm sure he has some other useful advice to add :)

I hope this helps, it's a lot of text but for sure important to be aware of Kink and dynamics can be super fun and safe with the right person, but it can be a tricky and dangerous road to get there Be mindful and take care of yourself, and trust your gut feelings If it doesn't feel right it probably isn't right <3

[cupcraft]

The worst kind of drivers ever forever a growing list.

1: People who double park. Bonus pts if it's a giant ass pickup truck doing it FUCK YOU

2: People who don't let you merge on the highway and purposefully match your speed

3: People who go around you when you "take too long" even though turning/going around something/proceeding is not safe at the moment (ie because CARS ARE COMING????).

4: people who beep their horn at you for 95% reasons. If the beeping is to warn you of danger to yourself or them fine, but all other causes need to stop forever

5: In 2 lane in same direction roads, people that try to pass you on the right where it is more unsafe and they basically almost hit you.

6: anyone who purposefully breakchecks you at high speeds so you wreck

7: People who beep at you to go on green even though there are 1000 cars in front of you whoa re not going.

8: people who weave between lanes constantly without any regard for people because they think it saves them time when they are driving (it doesnt!). Bonus points if this is a motorcycle or ATV in which you can barely see them in your blind spot as they weave through you

9: Once again a beeping one. People who get mad you wait for pedestrians and then beep at you and bonus pts if they cut you off to then proceed to almost hit pedestrians.

10: People who turn left at a light even though people going right or straight have the right of way and thus almost hit you.

11: People who are too aggressive at stop signs esp 4 ways. In the way that you arrived first but they are going 70 mph in a 25 zone and want to hit everyone and kill everyone because they are that impatient.

12: People who do not turn their high beams off when behind a car or a car is coming. Bonus pts if its those near blinding lights from a pickup truck.

13: People who get mad you've changed into the right lane from the left (or vice versa) and while you are moving they start moving making it that you can almost hit them and scare you to death!

14: Any form of road rage which results in people getting out of their car to harass you and threaten you. Just curse them out in your car like everyone else!

15: people who do not go when you wave them to go even though its safe to go (no cars or pedestrians its just you and them) and then when they get mad and make YOU GO then they move their car anyway almost hitting you and then you have to play chicken like its 4D chess and eventually they go pissed you wasted their time even though you didnt.

Feel free too add on, sincerely a new city driver.

[dailyanarchistposts]

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Imagine your city neighborhood without cars. The sounds are returning: birds, leaves rustling, children laughing and squealing. The smells are returning too. In springtime and summer, the perfumes ofbuds and blossoms and new growth fill the air; the haze from automobile pollution is beginning to dissipate and the sky is visible again. It’s so much safer to be outside without two-ton machines whizzing by at 60 kilometres an hour. Most of the roads are breaking up from the new shoots pushing through the pavement and concrete. There are footpaths everywhere. Even bicycles seem strangely out of place.

Parks have become community gardens and orchards. Creeks and small rivers are beginning to form and re-form here and there. Someone claims that a salmon was spotted moving up a regenerating creek during spawning season. Life is returning!

Sharing and giving have become the preferred way of circulating everything. You don’t get up and head to work in a factory or a mine or in a store or for someone else’s profit. You pack a lunch and head to the garden. It’s a long day, but an enjoyable one.

There are over a hundred people in your vast community garden. Today you are all weeding and watering and mulching and repairing fences and water catchment systems. There is a playground inside it where the children play. But in every place some food is also wild crafted, gathered and fished and hunted, depending on where the city was located and on the level of knowledge of its inhabitants. Gardens need fences and constant attention. As subsistence skills spread and grow, gardens and orchards contract, making room for the expansion of dream and play time, for the nurturing and blossoming of carnal and ludic adventures.

Tomorrow is music day in the field just outside the garden. There will be a bonfire with wild meat and fish and herbs shared. What used to be a dead zone, a polluted, homogenized, top down city, a habitation without wildness, an insane density of atomized people is turning into a fascinating collection of autonomous neighborhoods and villages.

If you walk an hour south, you enter what used to be just another aspect of the same standardised urban life of producers and consumers that existed everywhere before the rupture succeeded. Now it is like going to another realm. A different etiquette, different ways of food gathering and preservation, different approaches to sexuality, perhaps even a different dialect have all been slowly emerging. Everything there is different because individuality was allowed to blossom and communal identities only take hold organically and voluntarily. One doesn’t have to travel to a faraway place for adventure, in search of diversity or difference anymore. Walk to any other village, only a couple of hours or so away and you enter a unique zone.

In the countryside, subsistence might immediately be the primary way of living. In the healing zones of formerly urban centers, permaculture might take center spot. Permaculture is a set of practices that emphasize efficiency in our food production activity. Composting human waste into manure, for instance would be such a practice. Within permaculture philosophy and practice, various food preservation techniques need to become a widespread set of cultural skills. In this sense, permaculture might be a stepping stone while crossing the turbulent waters of post-urban living.

And there are places inside the city walls where no one enters anymore. These are the dead zones. They are so polluted and ugly and unsafe to be in that long ago we piled up a mountain of rubble around them to make sure that everyone knows to stay away: a chemical factory, a prison, places of psychological ugliness and ecological sickness. This is why specific physical areas of cities will need to be abandoned, not just the urban ways that sustained them.

Whether cities were just a bad experiment and shouldn’t be repeated, or whether they were an imposition of forces opposed to genuine living, re-forming them can’t be part of the solution. Transformation will be the healing medicine this time. Our land bases will be places where experiments in living are a constant opportunity.

[dykepuffs]

I come from a culture that is absolutely not a literate one, historically, and the more that I see those smug posts of "If you want to be an effective leftist/ally/queer/Good Person you have to READ!!!!! WHOLE!!!!!! BOOKS!!!!" the more that I want to give up on any kind of movement-building and live in a tent in the woods like my ancestors before me.

Long thoughts under the cut

When someone says that learning your theory by listening to what the people around you say is lesser and bad, and that only by reading the words written by far-away or dead Authors and Scholars will you ever become Useful, I wonder how much they can really believe that oral history is a real and valuable thing, or do they secretly sniff that cultures with a long tradition of centralised paper recordkeeping are better than ones which just trusted in storytellers?

I know that I use a lot of words that are very regional and concepts that are often dramatically different to Proper Theory - But they are the words that I learnt from the communities that I really live in, which were really used for decades and which all really developed from needing to name real people and real phenomena that we encountered. You could say "Oh but those words aren't universally understood so why use them" but there is nothing that stops anyone on earth from understanding them: they just have to ask "What does that mean?" And then to really listen to the answer, not to cut it off and say "Oh so ACTUALLY those are just the equivalent of (some other similar phenomena from somewhere else)"

But hey, that requires having a relationship with a person - To actually pay attention to the culture of the person who is telling you something, rather than just trying to absorb the information without the human.

Which is why I keep coming back to storytelling I think - Because the spoken story of a people contains so much more than a written version - Because the nature of HOW the story is told to you-the-audience is as much a part of the message as the words are.

Taking a totally apolitical (ha!) example: here's the story of Dog Bites Man.

If I tell the story to my friend who lives across the road from where it happened, it might be:

"Old Mr Fowler's dog got off the lead and ran down the back of Chucky's nightclub, where it bit one of the tradies"

If I tell it to someone who doesn't live nearby:

"A loose dog ran down a blind alley, and bit a guy who couldn't get away because all the fire doors were locked"

If I tell it to someone who I know really understands their dog breeds:

"This border collie was stressed and bored, so slipped the lead and tried to herd pedestrians, it ended up biting a guy who was digging up a road in the town centre because he couldn't move fast enough."

So if I was writing the story down I'd probably omit some of the information- Some of it is only important if you know about dogs (It's a sheepdog), some only matters if you live locally (Whose dog it was, the name of the club), some only needs to be told if you aren't already aware of the local area (everyone knows where Chuckys Club is, so I don't need to describe the alley) - And for that matter, I might add even more details (Maybe Mr Fowler is a bad dog owner, and I want to emphasise that to push for muzzle and leash laws. Maybe I want to have the building which closes the alley knocked down, so I'm emphasising that it was unsafe. Maybe I want to say that tradies need better training to deal with stray animals on the roadworks, or maybe I'm emphasising that they have a hard job so should be paid more). But, I'd need to be selective, and even if I didn't realise that I was being selective, I'd miss things out based on who I expected the audience to be.

(There is much discussion of this when talking about writing as a minoritised writer - why do I have to put a glossary note or italics when I say chavvi or chingering or ladged up, but not cafe or pasta or tycoon? Who is assumed to be the audience, and who is the afterthought?)

But if I'm telling the story, I will tailor it naturally to the immediate person that I'm speaking to - Which requires a relationship, even if that relationship is as superficial as "I know you know that in England there aren't many feral dogs, so I don't have to explain that this isn't a wild animal, it's a pet or a recent stray".

And why is that a worse way to learn about your culture or your politics, than reading a book about it? Why is it better to learn from someone that you usually don't have a relationship with, than someone that you do?

[abboudlawfirm-omaha]

What is Negligent Driving in Nebraska?

Every time you get behind the wheel, you’re expected to follow the rules of the road—not just for your own safety, but for everyone else’s. But what happens when someone doesn’t? In Nebraska, negligent driving isn’t just reckless—it can lead to serious injuries, property damage, and even wrongful death. If you’ve been hurt because someone else didn’t take proper care on the road, understanding what negligent driving is—and how it affects your rights—can be the first step toward recovering compensation.

In this blog, we’ll break down what negligent driving means in Nebraska, how it’s defined under state law, and what your legal options are if you or a loved one is affected. Whether you’re looking for a Personal Injury Attorney in Omaha, NE, or exploring options in Tucson, AZ, this guide will help you move forward with confidence.

What Is Considered Negligent Driving in Nebraska?

Negligent driving in Nebraska refers to any careless behavior behind the wheel that endangers others. Unlike intentional wrongdoing, negligence happens when a driver fails to exercise the level of care a reasonable person would use in similar circumstances.

Under Nebraska law, this could include:

Failing to yield at a stop sign

Texting while driving

Speeding in a school zone

Driving under the influence

Tailgating or aggressive driving

Ignoring traffic signals

How Nebraska Law Defines Negligence

Nebraska follows a modified comparative negligence rule (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09), which means that if you're partially at fault, you can still recover damages—as long as you're less than 50% responsible. Your compensation, however, will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

This rule can have a big impact on the outcome of your case. For example:

If a distracted driver hits you, but you were going slightly over the speed limit, the court might find you 20% at fault.

If your damages are $100,000, you'd receive $80,000 after the 20% reduction.

Common Examples of Negligent Driving That Lead to Personal Injury Cases

Negligence can look different in every case, but here are some of the most common ways drivers in Omaha, NE, and Tucson, AZ end up liable for accidents:

Distracted Driving

Using a phone while driving (texting, GPS, calling)

Eating, applying makeup, or reaching for objects

Talking to passengers and not watching the road

Speeding and Reckless Driving

Driving well above posted limits

Weaving through traffic

Ignoring weather or road conditions

Failure to Follow Traffic Rules

Running red lights or stop signs

Making unsafe lane changes

Not yielding to pedestrians or cyclists

Driving Under the Influence

Alcohol or drug impairment significantly reduces judgment, reaction time, and coordination.

In Nebraska, a BAC of 0.08% or more is considered legally impaired.

How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help After a Negligent Driving Accident

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligent behavior on the road, you have the right to seek compensation—but navigating insurance claims and legal proceedings alone can be overwhelming. That’s where a Personal Injury Attorney in Omaha, NE, or a Personal Injury Attorney in Tucson, AZ, comes in.

Here’s how they can help:

Investigate the incident: Gather police reports, witness statements, and camera footage to build your case.

Negotiate with insurance companies: Insurers often try to minimize payouts. Your attorney knows how to push back.

Prove negligence: Establishing fault requires proving that the other driver breached their duty of care.

Maximize your compensation: This may include coverage for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical needs.

Who Is Most at Risk in Negligent Driving Accidents?

While anyone can be affected, certain groups are especially vulnerable:

Motorcyclists – Often overlooked in traffic, making them easy targets for negligent drivers.

Bicyclists and pedestrians – Lack of protection leads to more severe injuries.

Truck drivers and fleet operators – Accidents involving large vehicles can be catastrophic.

Workers on the job – Some crashes involve company vehicles or happen while working, requiring help from a Workers' Compensation lawyer near me.

Were you involved in a motorcycle or truck accident? Speak with a Motorcycle Accident Attorney near me or Truck Accident Lawyer near me from Abboud Law Firm for personalized legal advice.

What Damages Can You Claim in a Negligent Driving Case?

Victims of negligent driving may be entitled to several types of compensation, including:

Economic Damages:

Emergency room visits and hospital bills

Lost income due to missed work

Future medical treatments or therapy

Car repairs or property damage

Non-Economic Damages:

Pain and suffering

Emotional distress

Loss of enjoyment of life

Loss of consortium (relationship impact)

In Wrongful Death Cases:

If a loved one passed away due to another driver’s negligence, you may be eligible for damages such as:

Funeral and burial costs

Lost future income

Loss of companionship

Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney near me to discuss your options.

Proving Fault in a Nebraska Negligent Driving Case

To win a personal injury case, you need to prove four key elements:

Duty of Care – The driver had a legal responsibility to act with reasonable care.

Breach of Duty – The driver failed to uphold that responsibility.

Causation – That breach directly caused your injury.

Damages – You suffered actual losses as a result.

Your attorney will use tools such as accident reconstruction experts, medical records, and witness testimony to strengthen your case.

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Nebraska and Arizona

Time matters. You don’t have forever to file a lawsuit.

In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for personal injury is 4 years from the date of the accident (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207).

In Arizona, it’s 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542).

If you miss these deadlines, you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely.

Real Data: How Common Are Negligent Driving Accidents?

According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, in 2022 alone:

There were over 30,000 motor vehicle crashes.

About 40% of crashes involved driver distraction or inattention.

Speeding was a contributing factor in more than 25% of fatal crashes.

These numbers highlight just how often negligence plays a role in serious accidents—and why legal help is so important.

When Should You Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after a crash, especially if:

You suffered serious injuries

Fault is unclear

The insurance company is lowballing your claim

You’re dealing with a government or commercial vehicle

You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. Early legal intervention often leads to better outcomes.

Types of Cases Abboud Law Firm Handles

If you’re in Nebraska or Arizona, the Abboud Law Firm provides experienced representation in the following areas:

Vehicular Accidents – Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents

Wrongful Death Cases – Representing grieving families with compassion

Product Liability – Injuries caused by defective parts or manufacturing

Slip and Fall Accidents – Premises liability cases

Workers’ Compensation – Claims related to job-site injuries

Drunk Driving Accidents – Holding Impaired Drivers Accountable

Looking for a Slip and Fall Lawyer near me or Product Liability Lawyer near me? Abboud Law Firm is ready to help.

What to Do After a Negligent Driving Accident

Here’s a quick checklist of what to do after being involved in a crash:

Call 911 and report the accident

Seek immediate medical attention

Document the scene (photos, videos, witness info)

Don’t admit fault at the scene

Avoid discussing the accident with insurers before speaking with a lawyer

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney near me

Conclusion

Negligent driving isn’t just careless—it’s dangerous, and often life-changing for victims. If you or someone you love has been injured due to another driver’s reckless behavior, you don’t have to handle the aftermath alone. Legal support can help you secure the compensation you need to recover, both physically and financially.

Contact Abboud Law Firm today to speak with a trusted Personal Injury Attorney in Omaha, NE, or Tucson, AZ, and take the first step toward justice.

[leonora-goirl]

People really don��t seem to understand that in the US their rights only extend as far as they DONT interfere with anyone else’s rights!

Like just for example

Sure u have a right to have bright ass fuck xenon headlights UNTIL it makes the road unsafe for everyone else and infringes on their right to safety!!!

Like you have a right to bodily autonomy, in that you don’t have to get vaccines until you being sick infringes on other people’s rights to keep themselves safe!!!

EVERYONES rights are equally important but we have this stupid fucking attitude that just because you can do something that means you’re allowed to

[quintin]

two pieces of advice about driving i’ve received have stuck with me

1. “everyone who isn’t you is an idiot” meaning assume they don’t know what they’re doing and never trust them. just because the Lexus in front of you is going 90 in a 65 doesn’t mean it’s safe; it just means they’re an idiot

2. “go if you’re going” now this doesn’t mean act brashly, it means if you start to make a turn or a merge, it’s often best to follow through. when you hesitate at an intersection unsure if it’s your turn to go or not, no one else on the road can predict your next move making it unsafe for everyone

combined, try to be predictable. you are part of “everyone else” to other drivers so act in a non-idiotic way so that your fellow weapon wielders drivers can safely assume how you’re going to act and keep everyone safe

I am BEGGING younger drivers. drive carefully. give yourself room. for fuck's sake use your turn signals and don't fucking weave thru traffic. this is not a video game, this is real life and if you get into an accident, you could get killed or kill someone else VERY easily