We’ve all been there – living with our parents and dealing with sibling rivalries. But what happens when you’re forced to give up your gaming time for your sister’s whims? One guy (23 M) found himself in this situation, and decided to take matters into his own hands. After being forced to hand over his Xbox to his sister (19) and her friends, he removed the hard drive, leaving the console useless for gaming. This bold move led to a massive family showdown!
Back at Home with Parents
Xbox Nights with Friends
Sister’s Frequent Demands
Enough is Enough!
Dad’s Favoritism
Taking a Stand
Dad’s Furious Response
Playing His Game ️
Dad’s Reaction
The Big Fight
Years of Frustration
Second Thoughts?
A Family Feud Over Gaming Rights
After years of dealing with his sister’s demands and his father’s favoritism, this guy finally had enough. He took back control of his gaming life by removing the hard drive from the Xbox, causing a massive family fight. While he wonders if his actions were immature, it’s clear that the frustration had been building up for years. So, was he in the right, or did he take it too far? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this intense family showdown!
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Commenter defends OP and criticizes parents for pandemic recklessness.
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Sister’s a boat-rocker and dad’s controlling, but OP’s NTA ♀️
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Standing up for your property rights as an adult.
Dad and sister got what they deserved
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Gifts come with no strings attached. NTA for keeping HD
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Addressing favoritism with dad may help, NTA
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Redditor advises to set clear boundaries with family members
Gifts with conditions aren’t gifts. NTA stands firm.
NTA takes back Xbox hard drive, family showdown ensues
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Parents taking back gifts is unfair and disrespectful. NTA.
NTA. Taking back a gift after 7 years? Sister’s fault
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Asserting ownership and receipts; hide it if they mess with you
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Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and offers support.
Sibling rivalry taken to the extreme
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Taking back his hard drive was r/maliciouscompliance. NTA
NTA suggests buying own console, sparks no drama
Stand up for yourself and hide your equipment
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Get your own Xbox and return the gift. NTA
Commenter advises to move out due to family’s behavior.
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Asserting ownership and legal rights over Xbox sparks family feud
Commenter supports man standing up to unfair family treatment.
Man rightfully takes back Xbox hard drive from entitled sisters
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Empowering response to standing up for oneself and family dynamics.
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Sister’s behavior is embarrassing, commenter not the a**hole.
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Supportive comment offers resources for dealing with family favoritism.
Dad gave it to him, so NTA. Petty but justified. ♂️
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Sibling rivalry over Xbox hard drive leads to justified actions
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NTA comment suggests family drama and desire for independence.
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Respect the tactics , not worth reasoning with unreasonable people.
Gift is a gift, not family property. NTA
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s family situation, calls out sister and parents
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