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[–] lemmyman@lemmy.world 35 points 22 hours ago (3 children)

I think it might be time to stop blaming the boomers. We own this mess now.

[–] fern@lemmy.autism.place 66 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

No, boomers do still own most things.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 78 points 21 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 18 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

We lease this mess now, for $0 down payment and 5.6% APR*

*For 3 years, then APR subject to change on the whims of the owner

[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 6 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

Real talk, I honestly don't get the point in leasing, or even how it's different from renting. Sounds more like renting with a different name.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 5 points 20 hours ago

Lease has a specific term, generally long. Rent implies short term or indefinite length.

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 4 points 20 hours ago

Typically, leasing is long term and renting is short term (contract length I mean)

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 2 points 17 hours ago

You're correct. They are the same. Loan may also apply.

However, depending on where you are, there are regional differences in where the terms get used. Locally, you rent an apartment but lease a warehouse (why?). Also, if you rent an apartment and turn over your lease agreement to another person, you are sub-letting the apartment. And "let" also means lease in this context. Err rent. Fuck, I've gone cross-eyed

[–] webpack@ani.social 1 points 15 hours ago

mandkind knew they could not change society, so instead of reflecting on themselves, they blamed the boomers

[–] mariusafa@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 16 hours ago

Yeah, but it easier to blame others than accept reality.