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[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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."

[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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.

[–] ulterno 11 points 1 month ago

People who are bad at understanding tech and logic coincidentally tend to be very competent at these kinds of tactics.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You should answer:

And it is your fault being assholes. Live with the consequences.

Then cut contact as much as possible

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

Is the Lemmy version of "lawyer up, hit the gym" basically just "cut contact with family at the slightest insult"?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

You realize that "lawyer up, hit the gym" was a silly overgeneralization that eventually turned into a meme, right?

[–] ulterno 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Hit the wife, divorce the lawyer, talk to the gym?