'Get a hobby': HOA freaks out when a neighbor parks 3 black SUVs near their house and when an embarrassingly paranoid email gets leaked online, the HOA is forced to make a public apology

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Sep 22, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

A snitch with nothing better to do is like a loaded trebuchet waiting for a breeze to destabilize the launching mechanism–it's an accident waiting to happen. This neighbor was flabbergasted when he received an embarrassingly paranoid email from his HOA after having a small gathering for his birthday party. There was no loud music and no excessive disturbance, so what was it that set off this snitching HOA? Three black SUVs.

After living in a quiet neighborhood with a particularly stringent HOA, u/Moetheoneandonly, the original poster (OP) of this story, was no stranger to living according to the neighborhood's rules. They planned a birthday gathering at their house with a few close friends, parking a total of 6 cars near their house and only 2 parked on the street. The night was a simple, fun evening that nobody could contest as riotous, but there was something that still nagged at the overly paranoid HOA. Not only were they just waiting for a slip-up, but apparently the black cars parked outside the house 'unsettled and startled' several of the neighbors. 

Keep scrolling to read the hilarious trolling that occurred when the HOA's accusatory email went viral–and the satisfying public apology that followed.

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    HOA Freaks Out Over Black SUVs at Birthday Party The email I just received from HOA. The people in the SUV were regular people who were my friends. This is just weird.
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    Am I supposed to tell those people to rent a Prius the next time around? FYI this was a very tame party. No loud music. About 6 vehicles in the driveway and 2 on the street and everyone parked in a decent manner.
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    < ㄖㄖ Concerning Event During Your Recent Birthday Party Inbox] g 8:33 am to me ▾ Dear I hope you're doing well. I wanted to reach out regarding an incident that occurred over the weekend during your birthday party. A few of us in the community couldn't help but notice the arrival of three blacked-out SUVs, which quite frankly, startled and unsettled several of your neighbors.
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    It's really concerning to see such vehicles showing up in our otherwise peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood, especially without any prior notice. As you can imagine, the sight of them raised a lot of questions and caused quite a bit of anxiety. Some residents even thought something more serious was happening. The whole situation was, quite honestly, alarming and we had no idea how to react.
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    We all understand celebrating special occasions, but in the future, we would appreciate it if you could let us know in advance about any unusual activity. It would certainly help ease the collective nerves of your neighbors, who were left feeling quite uncomfortable by the presence of those vehicles.
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    Please let us know if there's anything you can do to avoid similar concerns going forward. We trust you'll be considerate of the community's feelings moving forward. Best regards, HOA Vice President
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    Moetheoneandonly OP Update: The HOA found this post. Im just going home now and will post the updated email follow up they sent me. I think they got the message. So far 4000+ people commented.
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    Moetheoneandonly OP My response to my HOA: It's hard to believe you'd be this cooperative and apologetic without the 6,000 Redditors who weighed in. Let this serve as a clear message to you and any other HOA "leaders” stop with the nonsense.
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    If even 1/100th of the people commenting here knew who you insufferable folks are, they'd troll you endlessly and make your so called inclusive and welcoming neighborhoods a nightmare. Sincerely, A friend of the black SUV owners.
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    Dear I'm reaching out after one of our HOA members brought to my attention the Reddit post about the email I sent regarding your birthday party. After reviewing the post and seeing the overwhelming response, I can completely understand why my original message was seen as alarmist, demeaning, and even offensive. I want to publicly apologize to you and anyone else who felt the same. That was never the intention, and I deeply regret how the email was worded.
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    The feedback highlighting how my email was seen as inappropriate and offensive is completely understandable, and I sincerely apologize for that. Our community strives to be inclusive and welcoming, and I recognize that my message did not reflect those values. I also ask, in the interest of privacy, that you kindly refrain from revealing any personal information
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    about our HOA members in your Reddit post, as that could lead to significant privacy issues for individuals in our community. We want to handle this situation responsibly and avoid any further complications. Moving forward, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive neighborhood, and I appreciate your understanding as we work to make this right. Best regards, 177+ ]
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    badpeach LOL your HOA is themselves right now. They thought they could quietly bully you, like they do everyone else in the neighborhood. The original person that e-mailed you is currently crying fetal position,
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    thinking about how they are about to be removed as president. You know sending out these insane e- mails, harassing the neighborhood, & spying on everyone is the only thing they are living for. What are they going to do now instead? They'll have to get a hobby
    via badpeach
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    OffMyRocker62 Know what would be hilarious? Have someone pull up to a car with a Megaphone and tell the driver: Driver. Stay in your car.
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    Your vehicle color is causing residents to have cause for alarm and anxiety. We suggest you repaint your vehicle with an approved HOA color to avoid scaring people of this community with your large SUV.
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    Please ask the HOA for the appropriate color wheel sample. Paint colors must match the aesthetic personality of our neighborhood. We the HOA do not approve of people having friends over for celebrations much less a homelife as apparently we were not invited.
    via OffMyRocker62
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    Etheryelle ^^ this ^^ they aren't alarmed they're curious as as to who you had over and jealous they weren't invited to your "celebrity" birthday bash
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    NotYourBuddyGuy5 Make sure to use the phrase "I'm not at liberty to discuss..." at least two or three times.
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    Rusty B Good "For your own protection, we cannot discuss this matter further. However, if you would like to [buy], I have unexpectedly come into possession of a large supply..." What a bunch of delicate daisies these HOA grandparents are.
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    Concerning Event During Your Recent Birthday Party Inbox g Dear to me ▾ 8:33 am ↑ I hope you're doing well. I wanted to reach out regarding an incident that occurred over the weekend during your birthday party. A few of us in the community couldn't help but notice the arrival of three blacked-out SUVs, which quite frankly, startled and unsettled several of your neighbors.
    via Moetheoneandonly

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