Community is what you make it. I’ve been fortunate enough to have great neighbors

  • bleistift2@sopuli.xyz
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    4 months ago

    Before I read the post text I was going to yell “Fake!” because surely a Karen would ruin this.

    What’s the meaning of the past tense there? “I’ve been fortunate enough”

    • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago
      1. Guy sets up hoop
      2. Kids play basketball with hoop
      3. Kid twists his ankle playing basketball
      4. Hoop is removed as a safety hazard
      5. Guy sued by parents (optional but likely)
      • bleistift2@sopuli.xyz
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        4 months ago

        More like

        1. Guy sets up hoop
        2. Kids play basketball
        3. Crazy person thinks they’re too loud.
        4. Crazy person calls cops.
        5. Cops do nothing.
        6. Crazy person kills kids.
        • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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          4 months ago

          crazy person also drives by every day with LED headlights and flash bangs every living room in sight, while idling their car for over ten minutes every morning in the winter

          because it’s not about what’s actually intrusive, it’s about their own selfish concerns

    • wander1236@sh.itjust.works
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      4 months ago

      “I’ve been” usually implies a “so far” and is broader than strict present tense (includes previous places of residence). Another way to phrase it could be “I’m fortunate enough to have had great neighbors everywhere I’ve lived”

      • bleistift2@sopuli.xyz
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        4 months ago

        Thanks for explaining. English is my second language, and I’ve forgotten that present perfect can describe actions that are still ongoing.