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Daily Discussion Thread: Fri 10 Nov 2023 (aussie.zone)

submitted 10 months ago by bot001@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If one more person knocks on my door I'm gonna let them full have it. 3 people this week trying to sell me shit. this is my home. I dont harass you in yours so leave me the f alone.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There are stickers for that. Also, creative swear words in multiple languages and a lack of pants.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In my experience signs don't get read.

We even have a big red notice on our office door at work not to knock (we are IT, but not end-user support, there's a whole team for that). Knocking/thumping/banging on the door is an almost daily occurrence when someone can't work out how to unmute their Zoom meeting...

Thankfully we have permission to tell them to take a hike but it's still annoying!

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, I get it. The no knock signs are legally enforceable if you can be arsed following through. I just yell at the ones who claim we’re exempt from that. I don’t care! between the sticker and my FUCK OFF doormat intent is clear. if you bother me you’re getting a serve.

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I would like to imagine it's the kind of tennis serve where you slam a ball towards them.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Grand slam! Never played tennis in my life, but do have an electric flyswatter that looks like a racquet…

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Do you think HR would have an issue if I got one of those doormats for the office? :D We already decided against the electrified door handle...

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

If HR have a problem you just refer them to the doormat.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Write me a SOP and hazard assessment. Also remember that drinking liquid paper may offend the tea lady and photocopying your butt should be only done under a rug.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

So THAT'S what I've been doing wrong!