<p>So, we were discussing what we’re bringing, and I said I’d bring anything inexpensive like shower curtains/mats, dinnerware and other basic stuff. I said that on top of being low-income, I’m also a minimalist. So they said not to worry because they’ll bring the electronics (two TVs, DVD player, video game systems-- god these people are too attached to modern culture), but in the end, they were like “You’re mooching off of us” or something like that in all caps. If you were in their place, would you mind? I can’t tell if they’re joking…</p>
<p>I think that even if they were joking, it was a really insensitive thing to say, especially since you explained that you were low-income (which, btw, was none of their business to begin with). Not to mention, if they already owned the video game consoles and the tv and such and it’s no extra cost to them, again unfair to say that. I think they may be half-serious, because a lot of times jokes like that come from a real place, but it’s hard to tell to be honest. All I can say is that they have no right to feel that way, not whether or not they actually ARE feeling that way…</p>
<p>So if I was in their place no I would not mind, assuming you are genuine and really couldn’t afford the tv. Now if you just didn’t get the tv 'cause you’re a “minimalist”, well, in that case I guess your minimalism would prevent you from watching it/playing video games on it often as well!</p>
<p>The real question is, who cares if they’re joking? You’re a minimalist and low-income so you probably won’t be using that stuff too much anyway.</p>
<p>But just to make you feel more at ease I feel almost certain that they were joking. While it may of crossed their minds it wasn’t a big deal or else they wouldn’t of mentioned it. They’re going to be using the stuff too. When people are serious about stuff like that they usually don’t come right up and say it to your face. Unless they’re really bold.</p>
<p>And at least to me it wouldn’t be a big deal…</p>
<p>Was it…</p>
<p>“YOURE MOOCHING OFF US”
XXX has signed off at 11:00 PM
XXX has signed off at 11:00 PM</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>"YOURE MOOCHING OFF US. </p>
<p>lol"</p>
<p>?</p>
<p>^^ has a point.</p>
<p>The context of the situation really matters.</p>
<p>I can understand why you’re worried. If my roommate said that to me, I’d probably be freaking out too. If you didn’t help pay for it, just don’t use it constantly because it’s not yours. Eventually they’ll get over it, if they were even serious.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t let them use it if they didn’t ask… or ever… I’d be *<strong><em>ed if someone just randomly started using my *</em></strong>. If I knew you for awhile I wouldn’t care as bad, but I’d still tell you to get off.</p>
<p>^I guess his roomies can’t use the shower curtain or dinnerware, then.</p>
<p>I think it’s perfectly acceptable for the OP to make some use of the video games and TV as long as he contributes what he can to the room. I think it’s obvious he won’t use them in excess (or as much as his roommates) b/c he seems not to like either that much anyway.</p>
<p>One can only hope that they were joking (albeit not very funny).</p>
<p>@ umcp11</p>
<p>I hate moochers myself, pffft Dinner Plates? ROFLMAO plastic silverware and dining hall, it’s free. Grab some.</p>
<p>Showers? Showers are down the hall.</p>
<p>@ Original Poster</p>
<p>Just ignore it… you’re bringing essentials.</p>
<p>probably shouldn’t of mention minimalist…</p>
<p>Who cares? It’s going to be a <em>fun</em> year in that room, considering it seems that everyone thinks they’re better than the other. Sure, they said you’re mooching off them, but at the same time you’re muttering things like “god these people are attached to modern culture” with complete disdain.</p>
<p>Fun times in Room 1427!</p>
<p>Oh well. If they’re joking, good. If not, then as long as you’re not an ******* they won’t care one bit. If they’re actively trying to prevent you from using their TV and games then don’t use them.</p>
<p>@yourfather.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about only bringing the essentials. When you all move into the dorms, everyone else will probably have to send things back home due to space constraints because they tried to bring their entire bedrooms with them on move in day, while you’ll have just enough to survive the dorms.</p>
<p>where do they plan to put 2 tvs?</p>
<p>you’re a minimalist, you won’t be using that stuff anyway, right? Hence no mooching.</p>
<p>I think they were using humor to send you a message.</p>
<p>I think their honestly joking, nobody would be mean enough to make fun of someone else due to their socio-economic status. It might be a good sign, because if they are willing to joke about such a serious topic, maybe they honestly think that social class is stupid and needs to be poked fun of (which is 100 percent true).</p>
<p>
Does this answer your question?</p>
<p>If they were being serious, then fine, don’t use their stuff.</p>
<p>for now, i’d put down their comment as an insensitive joke, and nothing more. however, i would exercise caution - keep your distance, and if they seem overly annoyed whenever you use any of their electronics, I wouldn’t use it again. Just a matter of pride.</p>
<p>Tv and games rot your brain and hurt your grades. Don’t even touch them.</p>
<p>I think they’re joking because our conversations afterwards were fine. It was pretty hard to tell online, because they don’t use smiley faces which I’m used to. One of them moved in today, and he’s so polite. He asks me every time he wants to watch his TV (which is not what I want to happen). As for the other one, we’re usually tight, but he confuses me sometimes because he’s kinda sporadic. Btw, I was joking when I said “god they are so in touch with modern culture.” One could be a minimalist and still make use of electronics (I’m using the computer now, for instance), but regardless, I don’t watch TV much anyway so it wouldn’t be a problem if they were actually being serious. </p>
<p>To answer soccerguy’s question, they plan to put one in the living room and one in the bedroom (it’s apartment-style). </p>
<p>Right now, my biggest dilemma is putting the shower curtain up because the lining is getting in the way (I have to use separate rings because the ones holding up the lining are hard to work with).</p>