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[quote=Anonymous]Wow- tough crowd.  I think the message is fine- it has been a weird year.  I was an RA for 2 years and only in the case of really unfair arrangements (lofts in quads) did the kids change beds mid-year.

I also think it is possible the person’s previous roommate may have been difficult- hence the mid-year vacancy.  I have seen communications like this when people have been burned by roommates and they are attempting to assert boundaries in a neutral way.  They could also be worried about the logistics of the move-in day with likely limited people allowed in the elevators.  I could see that situation being awkward standing around waiting for the new resident to arrive to flip coins for beds.

I would hope my child would respond with a friendly- “no problem” plus some empathy about how hard it must have been to move out completely.  And then maybe include a query about any recommendations of things to bring.

I think extending the benefit of the doubt along with friendly engagement and healthy boundaries is the best path.

And judging someone by their Insta is common but shallow.[/quote]

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