Hoarding: Is It You? | Garage Out Buildings

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of hoarding, particularly in relation to garage and outbuilding storage. Participants share their personal experiences and attitudes towards keeping items that may be deemed unnecessary or clutter, exploring both the emotional and practical aspects of their collections.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants identify as hoarders, citing the potential future usefulness of items like broken toys, old computer parts, and various tools.
  • Others express a contrasting viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of decluttering and the hassle of moving excess items.
  • Several participants describe their hoarding as organized, with systems in place for categorizing items, although this organization may not be apparent to others.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the challenges of keeping certain items, such as beer cans and old electronics, with some participants sharing nostalgic memories of vintage technology.
  • Some participants mention specific collections, including books, stamps, and various household items, asserting plans to use them in the future.
  • There is a light-hearted debate about the merits of different vintage computers, with participants sharing their experiences and preferences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing views on hoarding, with some embracing it and others rejecting it. The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus on the merits or drawbacks of hoarding behavior.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims about the usefulness of their stored items are often conditional and subjective, reflecting personal values and experiences rather than established norms.

  • #91
Lisa! said:
No, Thanks Sir! I just want to stop talking to you now!


:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
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  • #92
wolram said:
Would you like a very old tin of pratts motor oil your highness.
Can it still be used?
 
  • #93
Sure it can, I am not sure about in a modern engine though.
 
  • #94
Oh, you were speaking of ENGINES!
I'm sure you're right..
 
  • #95
you're an engine.
 
  • #96
Arildno, are you fully conscious man, or have your mind on other things, i only
ask as you seem to go off at a tangent in these discussions, or has the old
war chief been on the fire water :biggrin:
 
  • #97
Smurf said:
you're an engine.

Who are you calling an engine :mad: ?
 
  • #98
wolram said:
Arildno, are you fully conscious man, or have your mind on other things, i only
ask as you seem to go off at a tangent in these discussions, or has the old
war chief been on the fire water :biggrin:
you're a tangent.
Daminc said:
Who are you calling an engine :mad: ?
you, you engine.
 
  • #99
Smurf said:
you're a tangent.

you, you engine.

Hey Smurf, what's occurring, what does smurf do to keep busy.
 
  • #100
I'm not an engine :mad:

You're an engine so there :-p

what does smurf do to keep busy.
(he makes lawnmowers move)
 

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