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Why are people so inconsiderate and annoying?

Lovebug

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Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
I am sure that some of you think I am just too spoiled, to nutty, to picky, to intolerant. That is ok, so be it.
Let me think back on some of the most annoying places we have lived. Of course the neighborhoods that were puzzled by our appearance are first and foremost on the list. Despicable people who treat animals as a commodity are second.
Third on the list are people who think they can play loud music at their leisure, or burn trash whenever it suits their fancy.
To be transparent, we are traveling the country right now, staying at a campground. Too bad the guy who owns the property next to it thinks he can annoy people. Yesterday he was burning what smelled like tires. Today, right now, he is listening to music, full blast.
No, this isn't really about us. We can move, it we want. But why are people so inconsiderate?
 
Lovebug said:
Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
I am sure that some of you think I am just too spoiled, to nutty, to picky, to intolerant. That is ok, so be it.
Let me think back on some of the most annoying places we have lived. Of course the neighborhoods that were puzzled by our appearance are first and foremost on the list. Despicable people who treat animals as a commodity are second.
Third on the list are people who think they can play loud music at their leisure, or burn trash whenever it suits their fancy.
To be transparent, we are traveling the country right now, staying at a campground. Too bad the guy who owns the property next to it thinks he can annoy people. Yesterday he was burning what smelled like tires. Today, right now, he is listening to music, full blast.
No, this isn't really about us. We can move, it we want. But why are people so inconsiderate?
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I've lived next to neighbors who party and tossed beer bottles in my yard, rev their engines late at night, and played the most annoying country music on Earth - that rap-country ****.

I threw the bottles right back and let them hit, whatever they hit.
 
Lovebug said:
Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
I am sure that some of you think I am just too spoiled, to nutty, to picky, to intolerant. That is ok, so be it.
Let me think back on some of the most annoying places we have lived. Of course the neighborhoods that were puzzled by our appearance are first and foremost on the list. Despicable people who treat animals as a commodity are second.
Third on the list are people who think they can play loud music at their leisure, or burn trash whenever it suits their fancy.
To be transparent, we are traveling the country right now, staying at a campground. Too bad the guy who owns the property next to it thinks he can annoy people. Yesterday he was burning what smelled like tires. Today, right now, he is listening to music, full blast.
No, this isn't really about us. We can move, it we want. But why are people so inconsiderate?
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I've thought about this a lot. I've lived in lots of states, lots of countries, a few different continents. I travel for business and leisure a lot. Some things are cultural, sure. Some are regional. Expectations vary. All people are self interested, but it reaches handicap proportions among some people. Some people just weren't raised to be considerate human beings. Others were but disregarded their respectable upbringings for whatever reasons. Every time a toddler rips a handful of my hair out on an airplace, when I'm tempted to turn around and backhand both the child and his oblivious parent, I remind myself of the golden rule. I figure if I try to set a good example and just be nice and polite and thoughtful that there's a better chance that more people will do the same thing. It's not often my responsibility nor my place to try to altar the behavior of other people, but I'm not above shooting some nasty looks to try to convey a point. Hang in there. I have to believe, for the sake of my sanity, that more people are more good than they are bad.
 
Lovebug said:
Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
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Dude, I hate to break it to you but people are selfish slobs. It's actually hard coded in us. It's part of our inborn survival strategy. There is no place among people to move towhere you can avoid this.
 
MovingPictures said:
I've lived next to neighbors who party and tossed beer bottles in my yard, rev their engines late at night, and played the most annoying country music on Earth - that rap-country ****.

I threw the bottles right back and let them hit, whatever they hit.
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Well, that is a lovely approach.
 
In the LA area, many people are genuinely suspicious of kindly acts. Some don't seem to know how to respond to people who say hello on the street.

Even the homeless are incredibly rude at times. I've had homeless folk tell me off for only giving them $5.

It wears on a person, over time.
 
noonereal said:
Dude, I hate to break it to you but people are selfish slobs. It's actually hard coded in us. It's part of our inborn survival strategy. There is no place among people to move towhere you can avoid this.
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I recommend Burning Man. :mrgreen:
 
Lovebug said:
Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
I am sure that some of you think I am just too spoiled, to nutty, to picky, to intolerant. That is ok, so be it.
Let me think back on some of the most annoying places we have lived. Of course the neighborhoods that were puzzled by our appearance are first and foremost on the list. Despicable people who treat animals as a commodity are second.
Third on the list are people who think they can play loud music at their leisure, or burn trash whenever it suits their fancy.
To be transparent, we are traveling the country right now, staying at a campground. Too bad the guy who owns the property next to it thinks he can annoy people. Yesterday he was burning what smelled like tires. Today, right now, he is listening to music, full blast.
No, this isn't really about us. We can move, it we want. But why are people so inconsiderate?
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In general I agree with you. There are a lot of bat**** crazy people running around loose.

Regarding your present experience, it may be that the tire burning music lover has an issue with the owner and/or manager of the campground. You are no doubt a victim of someone's assholery, but perhaps indirectly. Still and all, I am often amazed at the amount of effort some people put into being world class dickheads. Most of time it is far easier to be nice or at least indifferent to other people.

I'm curious why some neighborhoods might have been puzzled by your appearance.

 
noonereal said:
Dude, I hate to break it to you but people are selfish slobs. It's actually hard coded in us. It's part of our inborn survival strategy. There is no place among people to move towhere you can avoid this.
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Some deserted island?
I don't like restrictions. People should be able to choose, that is a given.But the privilege to chose comes with responsibilities. Right?
Don't get me wrong, I love people. Sometimes I wonder why.
BTW, dude is repeating the same song. I can't make it out, but the base makes it obvious it is the same song over and over and over again.
Earplugs might help, but an RV makes for very shaky walls.
 
Risky Thicket said:
In general I agree with you. There are a lot of bat**** crazy people running around loose.

Regarding your present experience, it may be that the tire burning music lover has an issue with the owner and/or manager of the campground. You are no doubt a victim of someone's assholery, but perhaps indirectly. Still and all, I am often amazed at the amount of effort some people put into being world class dickheads. Most of time it is far easier to be nice or at least indifferent to other people.

I'm curious why some neighborhoods might have been puzzled by your appearance.

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You may want to check my profile page.
 
RedSunRising said:
I recommend Burning Man. :mrgreen:
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what is a burning man?

never mind, I just looked it up and soon as I found it I recalled what I had read about it previous.

have a good nite
 
noonereal said:
what is a burning man?
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It's an annual international weeklong event in the Nevada desert. 80,000 people gather to build an entire city out of nothing that is guided by seven universal principles. You have to buy a ticket to attend, but once there, no currency exchanges hands. In order to be radically self reliant, every individual is expected to bring everything they need to survive in incredibly harsh conditions. People share art and music and customs and activities and kindness, even love. When the event ends, we disassemble the city and "leave no trace behind". We leave nothing. Not a wrapper or a piece of trash or even a stray hair. We return the environment to the condition we found it in. At the risk of sounding like a hippie, it's the closest thing to utopia that I think humans attempt. Check out a couple YouTube videos. It restores my entire faith in humanity.
 
I can honestly say that with the exception of one 4 plex I lived in I've always had neighbors I got along with. The 4 plex issue was the neighbors next door always fighting, and the neighbor upstairs letting her kid romp around like a wild boar no matter the time of day. Past that I can't say it's common for me to run into rude people but yes, on occasion they cross my path. Although I will admit I'm pretty paid back person so maybe that makes a huge difference.

I do agree it could be the tire burner may actually have an issue with the campground in general so he's trying to cut down business. Or he's just a jerk.
 
RedSunRising said:
It's an annual international weeklong event in the Nevada desert. 80,000 people gather to build an entire city out of nothing that is guided by seven universal principles. You have to buy a ticket to attend, but once there, no currency exchanges hands. In order to be radically self reliant, every individual is expected to bring everything they need to survive in incredibly harsh conditions. People share art and music and customs and activities and kindness, even love. When the event ends, we disassemble the city and "leave no trace behind". We leave nothing. Not a wrapper or a piece of trash or even a stray hair. We return the environment to the condition we found it in. At the risk of sounding like a hippie, it's the closest thing to utopia that I think humans attempt. Check out a couple YouTube videos. It restores my entire faith in humanity.
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Husband is intrigued. We may meet, in person, some day. I have to investigate.
Are you a fan of 'Alone'?
 
SkyFox76 said:
I can honestly say that with the exception of one 4 plex I lived in I've always had neighbors I got along with. The 4 plex issue was the neighbors next door always fighting, and the neighbor upstairs letting her kid romp around like a wild boar no matter the time of day. Past that I can't say it's common for me to run into rude people but yes, on occasion they cross my path. Although I will admit I'm pretty paid back person so maybe that makes a huge difference.

I do agree it could be the tire burner may actually have an issue with the campground in general so he's trying to cut down business. Or he's just a jerk.
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Music continues, it is past 10 pm. Where are my earplugs again?
 
Lovebug said:
Husband is intrigued. We may meet, in person, some day. I have to investigate.
Are you a fan of 'Alone'?
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Check it out! It's not for everyone, but if you're still curious after doing a lot of research, then I couldn't recommend anything more, even if just as a one time bucket list item rather than a lifestyle. I haven't seen Alone, but I've been intending to dive in forever. Any good?
 
~ I would definitely stay out of California and Florida. Wyoming is nice . 👌
 
I used to live in apartments. I have always held jobs that required me to wake up at 5:am. I got real sick of the booze and the parties and the loud music and the drunken arguments till midnight or 2:00 am . The very few times that I had a 'party'. It consisted of my family in about 4 cars, no booze, no music, but some admittedly loud voices and laughing and they were gone by 10:00. I always let my neighbors know a week in advance, and asked some extra indulgence, and I never got a complaint. Why can't people THINK?

Another thing. I get that on July 4 and New years, we will be hearing fireworks. These are celebrations and they can't all stop for me. But what about July 2, July 3, July 5? What about December 30, and January 2? When did we turn these into Fireworks week?
 
Lovebug said:
Animal lover?
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Yeah, I want to clean up piss and **** from an animal.

Then live with their smell.

Then I want to walk them all the time.

Insanity I do not favor.
 
RedSunRising said:
It's an annual international weeklong event in the Nevada desert. 80,000 people gather to build an entire city out of nothing that is guided by seven universal principles. You have to buy a ticket to attend, but once there, no currency exchanges hands. In order to be radically self reliant, every individual is expected to bring everything they need to survive in incredibly harsh conditions. People share art and music and customs and activities and kindness, even love. When the event ends, we disassemble the city and "leave no trace behind". We leave nothing. Not a wrapper or a piece of trash or even a stray hair. We return the environment to the condition we found it in. At the risk of sounding like a hippie, it's the closest thing to utopia that I think humans attempt. Check out a couple YouTube videos. It restores my entire faith in humanity.
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Never been, thought about it however I really hate the desert..
 
RedSunRising said:
It's an annual international weeklong event in the Nevada desert. 80,000 people gather to build an entire city out of nothing that is guided by seven universal principles. You have to buy a ticket to attend, but once there, no currency exchanges hands. In order to be radically self reliant, every individual is expected to bring everything they need to survive in incredibly harsh conditions. People share art and music and customs and activities and kindness, even love. When the event ends, we disassemble the city and "leave no trace behind". We leave nothing. Not a wrapper or a piece of trash or even a stray hair. We return the environment to the condition we found it in. At the risk of sounding like a hippie, it's the closest thing to utopia that I think humans attempt. Check out a couple YouTube videos. It restores my entire faith in humanity.
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BTW there is nothing wrong with sounding like a hippie.

Even though I cannot imagine buying a ticket for the desert, how much are tickets?
 
I don't like people for the most part, and people don't like me, so I have always lived a long way Away from people.

I was just outside today randomly shooting one of my .223s off my deck. My closest neighbor text me to see if I was shooting raccoons that have been bugging us.

I have almost always lived where I can do whatever I want...
 
Lovebug said:
Have you ever lived somewhere and thought you should move to get away from people who think of nothing but themselves?
I am sure that some of you think I am just too spoiled, to nutty, to picky, to intolerant. That is ok, so be it.
Let me think back on some of the most annoying places we have lived. Of course the neighborhoods that were puzzled by our appearance are first and foremost on the list. Despicable people who treat animals as a commodity are second.
Third on the list are people who think they can play loud music at their leisure, or burn trash whenever it suits their fancy.
To be transparent, we are traveling the country right now, staying at a campground. Too bad the guy who owns the property next to it thinks he can annoy people. Yesterday he was burning what smelled like tires. Today, right now, he is listening to music, full blast.
No, this isn't really about us. We can move, it we want. But why are people so inconsiderate?
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Bad upbringing, lousy parenting.
 
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