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[–] Bobby_shmurda@sh.itjust.works 9 points 27 minutes ago

You absolutely must give out full size candy bars. What happens if Death visits?

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 5 points 18 minutes ago

Whenever I hear about “fun size” candy bars, I think of a quote from a stand-up comedian (whose name I can’t remember):

“What’s fun about less candy?”

He made a good point.

Encouraging, asking, request. It's not a rule because they know they can't make it stick. Hand out whatever you want.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 hour ago

Nothing in the letter stipulates HOW MANY little candies you can give each child.

If there are lots of kids, I suppose some families might have trouble affording big bars, and feel peer pressure, but I suppose they could use it as a teachable moment for their kids. Anyway, most kids are happy with small candy as long as they get something. Even the toothbrush house is worth the walk up to the door.

[–] DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works 35 points 2 hours ago (4 children)

Why are HOAs so obsessed with "consistency"?

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 15 points 59 minutes ago

It's a euphemism for "control".

[–] Bitflip@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Its another excuse to dull out fines

[–] jjagaimo@sh.itjust.works 6 points 41 minutes ago (2 children)

dole

To give out, especially in portions or shares; allot or distribute. Often used with out: synonym: distribute.

[–] Bitflip@lemmy.ml -2 points 16 minutes ago

I keep forgetting to never interact on here. Thanks for reminding me.

[–] riskable@programming.dev -1 points 23 minutes ago

dull

Someone who responds with a correction and a definition like this.

[–] MsPenguinette@lemmy.world 2 points 49 minutes ago (1 children)

I've got the feeling that the people who run insane HOAs have undiagnosed autism. Consistency, extreme rule following, and an exaggerated sense of justice are hallmarks of our kind. It's just boomers who never will know that about themselves cause they aren't "train city in the basement" flavored

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 hour ago

It's a safe way to live.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 28 points 2 hours ago

Or what, they'll put a lien on your house? Bet this HOA isn't doing all of the typical stuff HOAs are responsible for, but they have enough time and money to put together this letter.

[–] Mantzy81@aussie.zone 13 points 2 hours ago (2 children)
[–] kibiz0r@midwest.social 1 points 4 minutes ago

Whoever told you that is your enemy

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 15 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I have a fantasy where i get rich and hand out 5 lb chocolate bars one year.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 3 points 22 minutes ago (1 children)

King size everything. There's even a special golden candy bar that wins you a king size mattress!

[–] Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 minutes ago

Beat me to it by 13 mins.