toynbee

That's good!

I learned it from Hair.

At a guess, it's probably a mocking name for Microsoft.

Is your username a modem interpretation of OMGWTFBBQ?

That is a very pleasing typo.

Assuming it is such.

Back when I was still on Reddit, I once saw a post from someone on the subject of having children in modern times. I don't remember the exact quote, but I'll do my best to convey the gist: "I apologized to my wife for having children with her in these times. She said 'never apologize for raising dragon slayers in a time when there are dragons.'"

I absolutely recognize the problems with having a kid in a time when the future is in (very legitimate) question. However, if a real solution to our problems is found, it will probably be our children (or theirs) who do so. Certainly, if no one has any more children, the species has a very definite finale more assured than any other crisis we're currently facing.

I have a toddler, but I worry about their future every day. Anyone who decides to not have kids (for this reason or others) isn't wrong to do so. The dragon slayer message still strikes a chord with me, though.

Your comment is helpful and appropriate in context, yet it is difficult not to downvote it due to its content.

I don't know that I "love" it, in that I have no strong feelings on the subject; however, an ID is a physically minor thing. Unless you're doing something illegal (or at least likely to invite retribution from those in power) or are a privacy advocate to the point that you don't want to be identifiable on principle, there's not much reason to not carry your ID any time you leave your property (home or vehicle). Even in the case of the latter, if you know you're going to be purchasing an age controlled item, it seems reasonable to leave your house with your ID in that instance then leave it behind for other travels.

However, as a fairly sheltered individual, I can acknowledge that there may be circumstances I haven't encountered and therefore haven't considered. Fortunately for me, though I always carry my ID, the ever-increasing amount of grey in my hair and beard mean that I rarely get ID'd.

Back when I was in a customer facing job, it was "unless they appear to be over 27." I just asked everybody in order to be safe.

edit: add "in order." I didn't ask anyone to be safe when I was in that position.

... And welcome to the jam.

Surprisingly, I didn't see anyone referencing the start of "Blood Rites" by Jim Butcher; it's usually among the top answers.

"The building was on fire and it wasn't my fault."

This must be how the "Daddy Cop" song from "The Rookie" was inspired.