Monthly Meme - The AITAs of March

[pumpkinhollow]

BEWARE THE AITAS

C

ry havoc, and let slip the hounds of war interpersonal conflict! In this month's mingle, spin us a yarn of drama, suspense, romance, or petty arguments. Submit the tale for judgement to the court of public opinion, in pursuit of the answer to one all-important question--- "Am I the asshole?" You may defend yourself, but ultimately it is up to your neighbors to decide your fate.

Unlike other public forums, we don't have any rules about fake stories, validation posts, excessive arguments in the comments, or stabbing the emperor. Fudge details to your heart's content, but don't be surprised if the other people involve in the story jump in with a counter-argument. To vote, here is a glossary of important shorthand:

• OP - "Original poster", the person who submitted the story
• YTA - "You're the Asshole," for when the OP is the primary wrongdoer
• NTA - "Not the Asshole," for when the OP is the one who was wronged
• NAH - "No Assholes Here," for when no one is technically in the wrong, the conflict was simply a misunderstanding
• ESH - "Everyone Sucks Here," for when all parties are in the wrong and all of you should be ashamed of yourselves
• JAH - "Justified Asshole," for when OP is definitely an asshole, but for good reason
• INFO - "Information," for when the story is too vague to make a decision, usually followed by a question

Stories should include the OP's name in brackets and then a punchy title in the subject line. Additionally, you may use [ANONYMOUS] in place of your name--- this will allow players to know who OP is, but the characters will not know. Have fun!

Comments

[thethirteenthchild]

Tell me, does a wolf horrifically violate the rights of a deer?

It is because of people who think the way you do, in such uncharitable black and white terms, that it will never be safe for me to come forward. All that you have told me is that my fate as a monster is sealed. How enlightening.

I've nothing further to say.

[astrogator]

Then you have no interest in finding a solution that respects everyone's rights.

That you see sapient beings as prey animals is disgusting.

Yes, you are a monster.

[tisnotthehouse]

Humans are animals, though. Your much-vaunted intelligence does not make you special; it is simply another adaptation, like camouflage or the ability to hold one's breath for hours at a time.

If another animal has both the ability and the incentive to eat you, then yes: you too can become prey.

This is the exact attitude I was criticizing in my comment above, to be honest. What is a "right," except a rule you made up to ease the wheels of your society? In the natural state there are no rules except those of physics, and no "rights" except those that you or your allies are able to defend by force.

Why do you think your existence matters more than our anonymous friend?