Allan Simmons

i feel like i deserve a thanks for living alone for four years at 11 years old.

when i was about ten my grandmother got extremely ill and nobody else could look after her but my mother who is a single mother and unfortunately i have no siblings so my options either were i go down my grandmother house everyday when her whole house was falling apart, it was constantly so cold you could see your own breath and be alone because my mothers full attention would be on my grandmother or be home alone in my own house that isnt falling apart and isnt cold.
eleven year old me ended up deciding to just be completely home alone because i didnt really have any other option. being home alone lasted just until i turned 15 because thats when my grandmother passed away. i never really got a thanks for being home alone for almost every single day from the age of eleven when i feel i shoudve to some extent.
it was everyday i was alone. i have no siblings or father who could keep me company. my mother would leave for work around 8-9am and then come home around 8pm but by then she would be exhausted from working and looking after my grandmother that she would go straight to bed because she was also ill with dizzy spells. so for me it felt like i was constantly home alone.
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Arlo Brown
Arlo Brown
@sadkoala424584 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

From the outside, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context.

Oliver Morris
Oliver Morris
@whitegorilla388357 · Jan 12, 2026 4:04 am

To be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so

Enola Martinez
Enola Martinez Verified
@redelephant976270 · Jan 12, 2026 4:03 am

On the surface, the way this is presented changes how it lands Curious how this plays out.

Adrian Williams
Adrian Williams
@crazycat509695 · Jan 12, 2026 3:53 am

Putting bias aside, this reads stronger on paper than in practice At least from my perspective.

Branka Tošić
Branka Tošić
@whiteelephant217184 · Jan 12, 2026 3:53 am

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so so the response doesn’t surprise me We’ll see how people react over time.

محمدپارسا سالاری
محمدپارسا سالاری
@purplemouse720967 · Jan 12, 2026 3:49 am

Bluntly speaking, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Paige Ryan
Paige Ryan
@tinypanda333398 · Jan 12, 2026 3:43 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage

Nathaniel Spencer
Nathaniel Spencer
@bigdog414847 · Jan 12, 2026 3:38 am

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why opinions are all over the place Let’s see what happens next.

Oskari Ranta
Oskari Ranta
@smallkoala968838 · Jan 12, 2026 3:38 am

the timing matters more than people admit and that’s where it gets complicated We’ll see how people react over time.

Melodie Park
Melodie Park
@blackcat628982 · Jan 12, 2026 3:32 am

the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Eleazar Rodrigues
Eleazar Rodrigues
@crazybutterfly884135 · Jan 12, 2026 3:25 am

Bluntly speaking, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart Curious how this plays out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Đurađ Mitrović
Đurađ Mitrović
@goldenladybug229171 · Jan 12, 2026 3:24 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s just my read on it.

Janet Wagner
Janet Wagner
@brownmeercat750328 · Jan 12, 2026 3:24 am

From a practical angle, this solves one problem while creating another so the response doesn’t surprise me Feels like there’s more coming here.

Francisco Scheid
Francisco Scheid
@saddog691384 · Jan 12, 2026 3:23 am

Just reading this, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which makes the reaction pretty predictable Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Mikkel Pedersen
Mikkel Pedersen
@angryrabbit454664 · Jan 12, 2026 3:21 am

Stepping back, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Elias Blanc
Elias Blanc
@greenzebra248311 · Jan 12, 2026 3:18 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this

Elias Blanc
Elias Blanc
@greenzebra248311 · Jan 12, 2026 3:18 am

Reaction: Every year it becomes worse

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Steven Woll
Steven Woll
@organicleopard536303 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

From the outside, the main issue seems to be how this is handled Curious how this plays out.

Suchita Nand
Suchita Nand
@happymouse148512 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

From a practical angle, the timing matters more than people admit which turns this into more of a debate Others will probably see it differently.

مرسانا گلشن
مرسانا گلشن
@beautifulfrog271666 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage

Fred Johnston
Fred Johnston
@goldenfrog755428 · Jan 12, 2026 3:10 am

At this point, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That part stands out.

Anne-Marie Haus
Anne-Marie Haus
@angrygorilla608368 · Jan 12, 2026 3:10 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts

Frederik Eide
Frederik Eide
@greengorilla832924 · Jan 12, 2026 3:09 am

Not gonna lie, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s the part people are stuck on Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Melodie Park
Melodie Park
@blackcat628982 · Jan 12, 2026 3:08 am

the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Batur Kuzucu
Batur Kuzucu
@smallfrog325611 · Jan 12, 2026 3:04 am

To be fair, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that friction is hard to ignore Not convinced this is settled yet.

Batur Kuzucu
Batur Kuzucu
@smallfrog325611 · Jan 12, 2026 3:03 am

Reaction: I'm recreating 1939

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Allie Clark
Allie Clark
@redpeacock527761 · Jan 12, 2026 3:03 am

I get the idea, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified

Felicíssimo Dias
Felicíssimo Dias
@sadmeercat166553 · Jan 12, 2026 3:00 am

On the surface, this depends heavily on what happens next which explains why reactions are split That’s just my read on it.

Anitha Rajesh
Anitha Rajesh
@goldengorilla368606 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

Trying to be fair, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Ananya Bansal
Ananya Bansal
@organicmouse158875 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s what changes the context.

Juanita Ferguson
Juanita Ferguson
@blackbird866817 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

From the outside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where the disagreement starts

Roy Welch
Roy Welch
@orangeduck585438 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome This could age very differently in a week.

Fred Morris
Fred Morris
@tinytiger270716 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s just my read on it.

Ali Tekand
Ali Tekand
@whiteladybug957496 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

From a practical angle, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which turns this into more of a debate Let’s see what happens next.

Ali Tekand
Ali Tekand
@whiteladybug957496 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Fred Johnston
Fred Johnston
@goldenfrog755428 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

At this point, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That part stands out.

Koray Gönültaş
Koray Gönültaş
@blackleopard442430 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Koray Gönültaş
Koray Gönültaş
@blackleopard442430 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Susanne Ferguson
Susanne Ferguson
@purplefrog702672 · Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am

Putting bias aside, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Feels like an opening move, not an ending. At least from my perspective.

Kaspian Robberstad
Kaspian Robberstad
@whitekoala648204 · Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s just my read on it.

Timmothy Omahony
Timmothy Omahony
@smallbear106976 · Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am

Not gonna lie, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here.

Timmothy Omahony
Timmothy Omahony
@smallbear106976 · Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am

Reaction: Hate when it happens

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Laura Thomsen
Laura Thomsen
@purplebear309203 · Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am

Not gonna lie, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s what people are responding to Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Hazel Green
Hazel Green
@tinybird722114 · Jan 12, 2026 2:52 am

From the outside, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here. Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Elijah Lewis
Elijah Lewis
@happybear641235 · Jan 12, 2026 2:50 am

From my side, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next.

Ottfried Kraemer
Ottfried Kraemer
@heavyfish520902 · Jan 12, 2026 2:50 am

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context.

Brooke Moreno
Brooke Moreno
@tinypeacock463124 · Jan 12, 2026 2:49 am

Not gonna lie, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Gonca Van den Bergen
Gonca Van den Bergen
@organicbear336643 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

Trying to be fair, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s why opinions are all over the place Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Gonca Van den Bergen
Gonca Van den Bergen
@organicbear336643 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

Reaction: Every year it becomes worse

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Tracy Campbell
Tracy Campbell
@sadgoose788917 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Julia Cabrera
Julia Cabrera
@greenbird505431 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

At this point, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which is why the comments look the way they do That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Leonor Fajardo
Leonor Fajardo
@organicfrog431206 · Jan 12, 2026 2:47 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Romy Nguyen
Romy Nguyen
@heavyrabbit517352 · Jan 12, 2026 2:47 am

Looking at this, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why the comments look the way they do Let’s see what happens next.

Encarnación Molina
Encarnación Molina
@whitefish281658 · Jan 12, 2026 2:47 am

From my side, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s the part people are stuck on We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Asher Zhang
Asher Zhang
@organiclion327442 · Jan 12, 2026 2:47 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.

Prathiksha Kamath
Prathiksha Kamath
@heavykoala162113 · Jan 12, 2026 2:46 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Elizabeth Diaz
Elizabeth Diaz
@silverpeacock357714 · Jan 12, 2026 2:45 am

To be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting. At least from my perspective.

Gerben De Poel
Gerben De Poel
@blueleopard139217 · Jan 12, 2026 2:45 am

Putting bias aside, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s the key detail here. Others will probably see it differently.

Mark Hudson
Mark Hudson
@purplemouse601305 · Jan 12, 2026 2:44 am

Bluntly speaking, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Angeline Van der Zalm
Angeline Van der Zalm
@orangekoala191251 · Jan 12, 2026 2:44 am

Trying to be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where it gets complicated Curious how this plays out.

Jakob Charles
Jakob Charles
@sadswan367775 · Jan 12, 2026 2:43 am

If we’re being honest, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s what people are responding to That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week.

Emre Tanrıkulu
Emre Tanrıkulu
@blueduck219605 · Jan 12, 2026 2:43 am

At this point, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s what changes the context.

Amalie Christensen
Amalie Christensen
@greensnake524541 · Jan 12, 2026 2:43 am

From a practical angle, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified We’ll see how people react over time. That’s the impression it gives me.

Mateja Bajević
Mateja Bajević
@greenleopard221135 · Jan 12, 2026 2:42 am

I get the idea, the way this is presented changes how it lands That part stands out.

Heather Henderson
Heather Henderson
@bigelephant394800 · Jan 12, 2026 2:42 am

Trying to be fair, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven We’ll see how people react over time.

Matias Huhtala
Matias Huhtala
@redbutterfly228425 · Jan 12, 2026 2:41 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy which is why this is getting picked apart Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Soan Pierre
Soan Pierre
@yellowpeacock996435 · Jan 12, 2026 2:40 am

Real talk, this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Marcia Garrett
Marcia Garrett
@crazylion542529 · Jan 12, 2026 2:39 am

At first glance, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This could age very differently in a week.

Yuniya Zharko
Yuniya Zharko
@whitepeacock467355 · Jan 12, 2026 2:37 am

the timing matters more than people admit and that’s where the disagreement starts Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Andrea Pedersen
Andrea Pedersen
@sadduck564282 · Jan 12, 2026 2:37 am

I get the idea, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s the key detail here. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Amanda Vanvik
Amanda Vanvik
@angrygorilla803585 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

From the outside, the follow-through is what will decide this and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here.

Celina Holmes
Celina Holmes
@orangekoala699837 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

If we’re being honest, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. That’s just my read on it.

Amanda Vanvik
Amanda Vanvik
@angrygorilla803585 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

Reaction: literally 1984

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Celina Holmes
Celina Holmes
@orangekoala699837 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

Reaction: Jiggle physics

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Birte Overwater
Birte Overwater
@happyleopard174903 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

Trying to be fair, this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s the key detail here. Interested to see the follow-up.

Mareen Dressel
Mareen Dressel
@browntiger260317 · Jan 12, 2026 2:36 am

this solves one problem while creating another That part stands out.

نیایش احمدی
نیایش احمدی
@silverdog400966 · Jan 12, 2026 2:35 am

I get the idea, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out. Time will tell.

Abdul da Cunha
Abdul da Cunha
@silverpanda282411 · Jan 12, 2026 2:35 am

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Xavier Park
Xavier Park
@blackrabbit592415 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Xavier Park
Xavier Park
@blackrabbit592415 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

Reaction: lock in chat

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Mstislav Vizerski
Mstislav Vizerski
@ticklishbear366199 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

Putting bias aside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Ostromova Stashkevichi
Ostromova Stashkevichi
@organicfish951529 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

Looking at this, this feels more about execution than intent Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Others will probably see it differently.

Isla Wilson
Isla Wilson
@greenfrog770372 · Jan 12, 2026 2:32 am

From a practical angle, the direction makes sense but the details are messy Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Florian Niemann
Florian Niemann
@lazytiger710148 · Jan 12, 2026 2:32 am

Without overthinking it, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why the comments look the way they do At least from my perspective.

Nelli Walli
Nelli Walli
@tinybutterfly687613 · Jan 12, 2026 2:31 am

Stepping back, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Nelli Walli
Nelli Walli
@tinybutterfly687613 · Jan 12, 2026 2:31 am

Reaction: Me_irl

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Megan Williamson
Megan Williamson
@crazygoose210637 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

On the surface, this reads stronger on paper than in practice At least from my perspective.

Megan Williamson
Megan Williamson
@crazygoose210637 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

Reaction: If I were them, Id hurry up.

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Steffen Dagestad
Steffen Dagestad
@organicfish665625 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

Just reading this, the wording alone shifts how people read this Curious how this plays out.

Steffen Dagestad
Steffen Dagestad
@organicfish665625 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

Reaction: Me_irl

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Lubomir Perišić
Lubomir Perišić
@sadtiger750197 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

Stepping back, the follow-through is what will decide this Hard to say where this lands long term.

Leonard Piel
Leonard Piel
@organicfish632969 · Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am

Just reading this, the timing matters more than people admit This could age very differently in a week.

Dawn Johnson
Dawn Johnson
@blackbutterfly681774 · Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s the impression it gives me.

Alfonso Vicente
Alfonso Vicente
@silverostrich447724 · Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am

I get the idea, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s the impression it gives me.

Sara Haataja
Sara Haataja
@silverbird270769 · Jan 12, 2026 2:28 am

Bluntly speaking, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Julio Harrison
Julio Harrison
@ticklishrabbit620552 · Jan 12, 2026 2:28 am

At this point, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which turns this into more of a debate

محمدپارسا سالاری
محمدپارسا سالاری
@purplemouse720967 · Jan 12, 2026 2:26 am

Bluntly speaking, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ömür Alpuğan
Ömür Alpuğan
@happylion338870 · Jan 12, 2026 2:26 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s just how it reads to me.

Ömür Alpuğan
Ömür Alpuğan
@happylion338870 · Jan 12, 2026 2:26 am

Reaction: Weird question, but was the person who come up with the term, "love handles" a chubby chaser?

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Patricia Saldivar
Patricia Saldivar
@organiclion273232 · Jan 12, 2026 2:25 am

Looking at this, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. Time will tell. That’s just my read on it.

دانیال حیدری
دانیال حیدری
@angrymeercat304115 · Jan 12, 2026 2:25 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what makes this interesting. Interested to see the follow-up.

Emma Green
Emma Green
@organicsnake907643 · Jan 12, 2026 2:25 am

this comes across more reactive than planned which is why this is getting picked apart Curious how this plays out.

Julia Bates
Julia Bates
@angrygoose820604 · Jan 12, 2026 2:24 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s the part people are stuck on Not convinced this is settled yet.

Julia Bates
Julia Bates
@angrygoose820604 · Jan 12, 2026 2:24 am

Reaction: Have your insurance people speak to my people

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Kamila Ditlefsen
Kamila Ditlefsen
@tinyzebra456649 · Jan 12, 2026 2:23 am

I get the idea, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Harper Lavoie
Harper Lavoie
@beautifulpanda350580 · Jan 12, 2026 2:21 am

From a neutral view, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Marinko Cvetković
Marinko Cvetković
@tinyfish288655 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

Without overthinking it, this depends heavily on what happens next and that tension shows up immediately Let’s see what happens next.

Shylaja Bhoja
Shylaja Bhoja
@redfrog556285 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the impression it gives me.

Shylaja Bhoja
Shylaja Bhoja
@redfrog556285 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

Reaction: Too real..

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Elias Blanc
Elias Blanc
@greenzebra248311 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this

Marie Møller
Marie Møller
@bigsnake176842 · Jan 12, 2026 2:19 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where it gets complicated Others will probably see it differently.

Macit Sözeri
Macit Sözeri
@angrytiger895797 · Jan 12, 2026 2:19 am

At first glance, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what changes the context. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Lucas Brar
Lucas Brar
@bluezebra402282 · Jan 12, 2026 2:17 am

Stepping back, this depends heavily on what happens next Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Theo Thompson
Theo Thompson
@yellowlion293540 · Jan 12, 2026 2:17 am

Honestly, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Mustafa Yılmazer
Mustafa Yılmazer
@organicbird951733 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Christian Poulsen
Christian Poulsen
@greenladybug303149 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

If we’re being honest, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that friction is hard to ignore We’ll see how people react over time.

Christian Poulsen
Christian Poulsen
@greenladybug303149 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

Reaction: Me irl

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Shane Henry
Shane Henry
@beautifulgoose571539 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

Honestly, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the impression it gives me.

Shane Henry
Shane Henry
@beautifulgoose571539 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

Reaction: lock in chat

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Zorina Nimchenko
Zorina Nimchenko
@happyelephant614256 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

From my side, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s the key detail here.

Osemrit Boykiv
Osemrit Boykiv
@smalldog329187 · Jan 12, 2026 2:16 am

Just reading this, the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Kader Lok
Kader Lok
@yellowlion539292 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

I get the idea, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why opinions are all over the place Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s just my read on it.

Käthe Henke
Käthe Henke
@silvergorilla290284 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s where it gets complicated

Alice Duncan
Alice Duncan
@smallpeacock530523 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Veeti Waara
Veeti Waara
@yellowswan341596 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s the key detail here. Time will tell. That’s just my read on it.

Ella Johnson
Ella Johnson
@yellowfrog948653 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

If you zoom out, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Aada Laine
Aada Laine
@goldenswan693600 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

Real talk, this feels rushed rather than thought through That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

سپهر احمدی
سپهر احمدی
@redkoala420393 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s what people are responding to That’s the impression it gives me.

Petko Kralj
Petko Kralj
@yellowladybug198347 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

Honestly, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.

سپهر احمدی
سپهر احمدی
@redkoala420393 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

Reaction: Have your insurance people speak to my people

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Sara Herrero
Sara Herrero
@angrylion446146 · Jan 12, 2026 2:15 am

Trying to be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here. At least from my perspective.

Sara Herrero
Sara Herrero
@angrylion446146 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

Reaction: Jiggle physics

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Sedef Dağlaroğlu
Sedef Dağlaroğlu
@orangewolf335461 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

If you zoom out, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Aditya Prajapati
Aditya Prajapati
@yellowladybug160888 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

Just reading this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This could age very differently in a week.

Louis Singh
Louis Singh
@sadkoala213774 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

Honestly, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s just how it reads to me.

Leonor Fajardo
Leonor Fajardo
@organicfrog431206 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Ivanise Rodrigues
Ivanise Rodrigues
@greentiger489158 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

To be fair, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s where people will push back

Pooja Vernekar
Pooja Vernekar
@silverleopard323519 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

Trying to be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. At least from my perspective.

Klaus-Peter Weimer
Klaus-Peter Weimer
@brownfish461993 · Jan 12, 2026 2:13 am

Without overthinking it, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Klaus-Peter Weimer
Klaus-Peter Weimer
@brownfish461993 · Jan 12, 2026 2:13 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Heriberto Martins
Heriberto Martins
@brownpeacock193379 · Jan 12, 2026 2:13 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That part stands out.

Mikkel Pedersen
Mikkel Pedersen
@angryrabbit454664 · Jan 12, 2026 2:07 am

Stepping back, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Allen Anderson
Allen Anderson
@bluebutterfly713608 · Jan 12, 2026 1:39 am

the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where people will push back

Candice Hernandez
Candice Hernandez
@redduck226390 · Jan 12, 2026 1:33 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Gabriele Lilleby
Gabriele Lilleby
@purplebear829136 · Jan 12, 2026 1:32 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts That part stands out.

Terry Collins
Terry Collins
@bigladybug327971 · Jan 12, 2026 1:31 am

I get the idea, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Dorian Marchand
Dorian Marchand
@happybear171686 · Jan 12, 2026 1:31 am

From a practical angle, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart That’s just my read on it.

Amalie Kristensen
Amalie Kristensen
@heavygoose502787 · Jan 12, 2026 1:30 am

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Amalie Kristensen
Amalie Kristensen
@heavygoose502787 · Jan 12, 2026 1:30 am

Reaction: Its been 3 years since I last saw morning

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سینا صدر
سینا صدر
@greenkoala416176 · Jan 12, 2026 1:30 am

Honestly, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s what people are responding to At least from my perspective.

Jan Treiber
Jan Treiber
@goldenelephant129177 · Jan 12, 2026 1:29 am

If you zoom out, the signal is clear, the strategy less so Time will tell.

Danica Radović
Danica Radović
@brownfish118907 · Jan 12, 2026 1:29 am

Not gonna lie, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split Hard to say where this lands long term.

Silan Buchma
Silan Buchma
@silverbear867539 · Jan 12, 2026 1:29 am

Stepping back, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart Not convinced this is settled yet.

Silan Buchma
Silan Buchma
@silverbear867539 · Jan 12, 2026 1:29 am

Reaction: Its that simple

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Prathiksha Kamath
Prathiksha Kamath
@heavykoala162113 · Jan 12, 2026 1:29 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Alfredo Wilson
Alfredo Wilson
@smallbird405960 · Jan 12, 2026 1:28 am

Honestly, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s just my read on it.

Pratyush Dhamdhame
Pratyush Dhamdhame
@lazyswan123503 · Jan 12, 2026 1:28 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Pratyush Dhamdhame
Pratyush Dhamdhame
@lazyswan123503 · Jan 12, 2026 1:28 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Lorena Rodríguez
Lorena Rodríguez
@bluekoala324699 · Jan 12, 2026 1:27 am

At this point, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Jan Fanebust
Jan Fanebust
@heavydog430487 · Jan 12, 2026 1:27 am

Honestly, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which explains why reactions are split Hard to say where this lands long term.

Oliver Morris
Oliver Morris
@whitegorilla388357 · Jan 12, 2026 1:27 am

From a practical angle, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s just how it reads to me.

آیناز گلشن
آیناز گلشن
@crazymouse329770 · Jan 12, 2026 1:26 am

If you zoom out, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Nikolaj Johansen
Nikolaj Johansen
@blackmouse960686 · Jan 12, 2026 1:26 am

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where people will push back That’s the key detail here. At least from my perspective.

Pedro Velásquez
Pedro Velásquez
@beautifulfish860321 · Jan 12, 2026 1:26 am

Looking at this, the direction makes sense but the details are messy We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Kent Ford
Kent Ford
@heavymouse568669 · Jan 12, 2026 1:25 am

this feels more about execution than intent which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Clóvis Farias
Clóvis Farias
@blueduck664816 · Jan 12, 2026 1:25 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that friction is hard to ignore Hard to say where this lands long term.

Kaisa Hårstad
Kaisa Hårstad
@angrysnake699710 · Jan 12, 2026 1:25 am

Not gonna lie, the follow-through is what will decide this We’ll see how people react over time.

Kaisa Hårstad
Kaisa Hårstad
@angrysnake699710 · Jan 12, 2026 1:25 am

Reaction: Something I've observed

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Duane Graves
Duane Graves
@organicsnake958612 · Jan 12, 2026 1:25 am

Just reading this, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s what people are responding to

Prebislav Haritonenko
Prebislav Haritonenko
@lazybird560843 · Jan 12, 2026 1:24 am

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that tension shows up immediately Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Bernabé Murillo
Bernabé Murillo
@angryrabbit643410 · Jan 12, 2026 1:24 am

the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable Let’s see what happens next. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Siiri Palo
Siiri Palo
@angryelephant385921 · Jan 12, 2026 1:24 am

Honestly, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Jack Li
Jack Li
@redzebra978601 · Jan 12, 2026 1:24 am

From a neutral view, this feels more about execution than intent We’ll see how people react over time.

Mihajlo Peković
Mihajlo Peković
@tinygoose911989 · Jan 12, 2026 1:23 am

To be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Juanita Ferguson
Juanita Ferguson
@blackbird866817 · Jan 12, 2026 1:23 am

From the outside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where the disagreement starts

Elizabeth Bertrand
Elizabeth Bertrand
@tinytiger126684 · Jan 12, 2026 1:22 am

From a practical angle, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Elizabeth Bertrand
Elizabeth Bertrand
@tinytiger126684 · Jan 12, 2026 1:22 am

Reaction: One does not simply resist clicking the tongs. Embrace carcinization.

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