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[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Indeed, if you don't let them tire themselves out then both will instead jump on you as the sudden uniting factor.

This principle applies to all nerds both IRL and online threads.

[–] bort@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

both will instead jump on you as the sudden uniting factor

"uniting factor" as in "common enemy"

[–] crimson_iris@piefed.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

Also domestic disputes. Never get involved with those.