at wit's end

[forgottenman]

I used to like to think of myself as a fair and reasonable person

Comments

[olletho]

No clue, wish I could help. Maybe lose your temper and throw an utter wobbler, you're normally so composed that would scare the hell out of me.

[forgottenman]

Reports are when I lose my temper it is very scary.

We collected recycling in a box on top of the fridge. If taken out regularly, is a simple matter. I consistently find that rather than concede that the box is full, they will balance their items precariously on top. When that fails, they will continue to pile recyclables around the box.

On one occasion, I came home late and went to the fridge. Opening the door and peering inside, my head was narrowly missed by a falling mason jar (reusable) which shattered at my bare feet. When one of the deadbeats came out to investigate the noise I gave him a good what for.

He backed into his room and didn't talk or make eye-contact for a week. And still it continues.

[olletho]

yeah, getting them all together to vent spleen might be difficult.

hey, if they are all internet connected geeks this might work for a week or two: www.chorewars.com

[loftwyr]

Short of throwing them out and getting better ones, I never found a way.

[forgottenman]

The rooms are let separately so I can't turf them.

I guess it'll have to be with the killing.

Always. Always like this.

[chaoskitty]

dishes/garbage in their bed/outside their door.
with a note that says "I wanted to clean up but I didn't know wha tot do with you stuff"

[forgottenman]

Escalation is one thing I am loath to resort to.

I don't have any inbetween speeds. I share the road, signal my intentions and your path is your choice. If you endanger me once, I assume ignorance and strive to educate. If you endanger me twice ... well, there is no twice. Show me where nature offers second chances.

If I allow myself to escalate aggression with aggression I will have created something much worse than the situation. I will have become a monster.

[dem]

I have no advice. People who don't do such chores generally continue on not doing it, no matter what you do to try to convince them. Find new roomates.

[forgottenman]

The location is ideal; I won't be moving.

I think good policy can solve the problem but I'm just too prideful to live under a Chore Wheel.

I expect people to govern themselves. Taking that choice away from a person denies them the option of being Good. Do the blind need to be led? Am I a qualified optometrist?

[ex_parsifal]

I recommend finding fairer and more reasonable roommates.

[forgottenman]

Aren't you ever afraid your sharp tongue is going to poke right through your cheek?

[ex_parsifal]

If that ever happens, I'm sure that will only serve to make my mouth even bigger.