Landlords do not provide housing - eviltoast

ID: A Sophie Labelle 4 panel comic featuring Stephie in different poses, saying:

Landlords do not provide housing.

They buy and Hold more space than they need for themselves.

Then, they create a false scarcity and profit off of it.

What they’re doing is literally the opposite of providing housing.

  • jwiggler@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    123·
    1 month ago

    For what its worth, they are not speaking on the same subject as you and I doubt they have even thought about material relationships in the same way you have. They just see buying vs renting and the practicalities of each, but not the implications on the relationship between renter and owner.

    I doubt they see themselves as under a boot (I mean, I know I didn’t think that when I started renting) or that they are indoctrinated by capital. We all gotta start learning this shit somewhere. I mean I get it: Once you realize that the rat race is bullshit, it’s easy to get upset at others who are still running as if it is legitimate. But most of us were running at one point. When you lead people out, it’s gotta come from a softer place than “you are indoctrinated and live under a boot.”

    • ShareMySims@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      312·
      1 month ago

      or that they are indoctrinated by capital.

      We all are, and that you think some people aren’t is something you should really consider with yourself.

      And while I can agree with the first part, you’ve really got to check your privilege on the second.

      I have all the time in the world for people who actually want to learn and know more, this person doesn’t strike me as being there, and I currently have better things to do with my time and emotional labour than spoon feed them information they’re not interested in hearing. I have no issue being blunt with people who need a slap in the face from reality.

      If you have the free time and energy to bang your head against a brick wall, you be my guest, but you don’t get to decide how I spend mine.

      • zfirerose@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        1 month ago

        You make a lot of assumptions for someone who is apparently willing to patiently “spoon feed” information, lol.

      • jwiggler@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        9·
        1 month ago

        What a mean-spirited comment! Why would anyone listen to what you have to say when you talk to people this way? Its a shame, but hey, if you enjoy talking to people like that, I guess be my guest. I’d rather meet people where they are. Have a great day