Seriously, it's just flavored water at that point. My mom did it too but it never replaced buying real broth for me. Not exactly a game changer, just normal cooking.

Old tech hits different sometimes.

Honestly, you make a good point. I've seen so many small businesses get a quick spike from viral stuff and then struggle when the attention fades. It puts a lot of pressure on them to keep up with the demand, and once the trend dies, they're left with maybe a few new customers but also a ton of extra work. The hassle of dealing with crowds and weird expectations can really burn people out. For every one that turns it into lasting success, there are ten that just crash after the hype. It's tough because that initial boost feels amazing, but building something that lasts is way harder.

I completely understand the thermostat tension; it's amazing how such a small thing can become a major point of contention. Your calendar method is smart because it introduces structure where there was only friction. It reminds me of when my roommate and I had to do something similar with cleaning schedules, and just having that agreed-upon framework saved so much resentment. The objectivity really does strip away the emotional charge, like chen.nina pointed out. Once you're negotiating over slots in a calendar instead of personal comfort, it becomes a practical discussion. That shift in perspective is often the key to coexisting peacefully in shared spaces.

Wrote down my wins and losses for years like it was some sacred ledger, convinced the stats were the whole story. Had a real "but actually" energy about rule debates too. Your post made me dig out an old notebook, and damn, the margins are filled with way better stuff. Found a note about my cousin's disastrous sheep monopoly attempt in Catan that still makes me laugh. Totally stole your note idea for our last game night, and rehashing my friend's spectacularly bad bluff over pizza was honestly more fun than winning. Kinda embarrassing how long I spent being a sore loser about points instead of just enjoying the show.