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Michael wrote:So what are you going to do about it?
When I see him today (who knows when that will be, it's 4/20 so I'm sure he'll be perma-baked for the entire duration of the day) I'm going to [expletive] him out for the router situation. Admittedly, I know the only response I'm going to get is, "oh, my bad," because that's his cop-out response to everything. I guess he thinks saying that absolves him of all blame or consequences.

Next, I'll RE-ITERATE that his friend is his not welcome while he's not home. Note the emphasis on re-iterate, because I've already talked to him about this before. I'll preferably do this while his friend is here in front of his face so the message is crystal [expletive] clear.

Finally, I'm going to tell him that if he pulls either of these stunts again, he's not getting help hooking up his TV tuner card. He's been bugging me about installing it when he gets it. He'll then have to resort to paying Geek Squad $60 to install it (or whatever ridiculous, asinine amount they charge).

Thing is, I don't have much leverage. I know the tuner card thing sounds lame, but its the only thing beyond a verbal threat that comes to mind right now. Anyone got any suggestions?

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No threats. It sounds lame. Just say it and make it clear that this is the way it's going to be this time. If it happens again then when you get home tell the kid to get the [expletive] out of your house. What's he going to do without Slob there, fight you?

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But my roommate sucks. He's an idiot. I can't be rationale or mature about this with him. If I don't threaten him, there won't be any incentive for him to change anything. Oh, and, the reason I don't want to kick the kid out when Slob isn't here is because he doesn't have a car or his license, and so it would be a long walk home if I made him leave.

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Kyle wrote:it would be a long walk home if I made him leave.
This is the idea. Plenty of incentive for everyone to have this not happen.

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Is slob the kid who's parents are giving you a sweet deal on the apartment?

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thrill wrote:Is slob the kid who's parents are giving you a sweet deal on the apartment?
Yep.

If it weren't for that I probably would have moved out.

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Kyle wrote:
thrill wrote:Is slob the kid who's parents are giving you a sweet deal on the apartment?
Yep.

If it weren't for that I probably would have moved out.
It makes more sense now. That's a tough one.

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thrill wrote:
Kyle wrote:
thrill wrote:Is slob the kid who's parents are giving you a sweet deal on the apartment?
Yep.

If it weren't for that I probably would have moved out.
It makes more sense now. That's a tough one.
That is a very important point. You just lost a crapload of leverage. If you need this place, be careful how you choose your battles.

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I left a note for my roommate that if my stuff gets touched he's getting my foot up his ass.

Nothing of mine has been touched since. Threatening roomies is the best way to go.

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I'd just randomly sucker punch the guy every time I see him until he stopped coming over.

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