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[-] [email protected] 44 points 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

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

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