Originally Posted by treemoni

I'm talking about the people posting here. The fact that you have access to a computer to post on a forum, during work hours if you're working...is a privilege. You don't have to be heir to a fortune to be privileged, and that's what many of you don't seem to understand (or don't want to accept). The fact that your example highlights people on the Forbes list speaks volumes, but you can't see it. If you are using such an extreme example, it suggests you have money. You can't see it because whatever

Originally Posted by Colorado Rambler

I have an old Jeep (2005) which is in need of an oil change. Before I always took it to Wally World and told them I wanted Pennzoil 10-30 and then wandered off to do my shopping. Never had a problem.

But now I have a very opinionated roommate who just gave me a coupon for Jiffylube and told me that I should use them to get an oil change with "high mileage" oil or even "full synthetic" oil. Both these options are not especially cheap. I'm on a tight budget which

Originally Posted by smt1111

What are your thoughts about the psychology of someone who's always giving advice?

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The original topic gets lost because the conversation becomes focused on the person giving advice. It becomes about them.