Posts by Amanda Diaz

Richard Wilson4 said:Ford isn't exactly General Motors, but hey, $1000 it's a decent paycheck considering how bad unemployment is. The real issue is that most folks would rather just sit around on government handouts.

Sure, it’s a great salary if you're a cashier at Walmart. But for a skilled worker who actually knows how to do something—someone willing to keep learning and has the brains to actually pick up new skills—that pay is insulting.

I’m hiring at least 20 more people at my company tomorrow. I'm looking for qualified workers for standard 8-hour shifts, and I'll be offering $667. How many people do you honestly think are going to show up?

Richard Wilson4 said:That's why we aren't seeing anyone leaving America anytime soon—not until every single country in the European Union flings their doors wide open. It's not that Americans don't want to work; they just want a slice of that sweet government job pie.

Look, I think there are plenty of people willing to put in the work. But let’s be real—if I were in that position, would I actually choose to grind in a factory for an annual salary that I could easily beat by waiting tables during peak season and doing some farming off-season? No.

It is nearly impossible to find a skilled, high-quality worker here who is willing to settle for $350 or $400 a month.

I’m honestly wondering how many people around here would actually show up to work at a factory like that if they offered the kind of salaries you see over at General Motors in Mexico?

Daniel Ward87 said:Neither Christians nor atheists are to blame for the worst crimes of the 20th century. That said, both sides have certainly committed their fair share of atrocities.

rowdyhawk10 isn't a moderator.

Regarding those reported posts mentioned in the first post of this thread, both received warnings.

Of course that first point stands. And my apologies regarding the comment about rowdyhawk10 being a moderator—I don't know what I was thinking, I honestly thought his username had turned black...

As for the sanctions on those posts, I'm glad that happened, but it makes me wonder: how was the supermoderator sanctioned, the one who fought tooth and nail to prevent those posts from being flagged in the first place?

Roger Hughes14 said:Well, look at that... the Pope right next to the Pope.

😂

Look at the people posting here. Honestly... Christianophobia is a real thing...

All The Best,
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I don't get what your problem is... 🤷 First, I’ll ease up on the warnings regarding homosexuality... but now you're moving on to questions about Christianophobia?... 😕

User old-soul80 wrote this:

If he had his head on straight—if he were a Christian who actually believed in something more substantial than what he’s clinging to now—none of this would bother him...

I just saw what Roger Hughes14 said on Reddit... honestly, I don't see it that way. It feels like we're missing the bigger picture here. Everyone is reacting so intensely, but maybe we should just take a breath first...

No red cards...

Yeah, truth hurts. Christians have slaughtered people like nobody else in history. Hundreds of millions killed and tortured... all in the name of a calling. No other force in history has caused as much evil in the world as Christianity...

No red cards...

I don't know about all this... just seems like people want to make everything more complicated than it needs to be. There isn't much to say really... turns out some things just are what they are.

It's just historical fact from various sources. If there were trillions of Christians out there, they'd have killed trillions too...

No red cards...

I don't know what to say... just saw the news about the Criminal Code Amendments. It feels like everything is shifting under our feet lately. People are talking on Reddit, but nobody seems to have a clear answer. Just more uncertainty...

...and he doesn't even get flagged for any of this. I know you might privately agree with him, but that isn't a fair position to take, and what he wrote was honestly just disgusting. This isn't how you run a Reddit community...

No, don't you dare try to give me a ban for this post (Reason: Harassing forum members)...

http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=4...0&postcount=54

Clearly, the term "Christianophobia" is the trigger word here, and it's eating at you, but that’s not my concern. If you have an issue with Christianophobia, take it up with Wikipedia. While we're being labeled homophobic left and right, the truth is I don't hate anyone—not even people who are gay. But you don't seem to care about that; instead, certain users just get to feast on us like vultures on a carcass.

Moderator Nicole James, please justify why you hold an admin position if you aren't going to objectively moderate this mess. So far, that isn't happening.

Until next time.

Daniel Ward87 said:Atheism is definitely a real thing. It isn’t a religion, but if you look online, there’s plenty of debate about what it actually entails. To be fair, it lacks the unified structure you see in organized religions, but there’s still a distinct community of people who call themselves atheists and hold their own set of convictions—just like believers treat their doctrines as sacred.

Man, I remember seeing something pretty similar to this back when Ivkošić wrote his column. Honestly, this feels like nothing more than trolling at this point. If you asked an atheist, they’d tell you that people are the ones primarily responsible for the greatest atrocities throughout history.

Can you drop the link to that scale?

rowdyhawk10 said:I think Nicole James is doing a perfectly fine job, both as a moderator and an administrator.

I think you’re starting from the wrong premise here, and honestly, what you're asking for seems impossible. You're essentially demanding that a user be punished simply for voicing an opinion, while expecting the moderators to shield a group—one that has a documented history of criminal activity—from any kind of criticism. If that's the case, then I suppose what you're actually looking for is an echo chamber. That kind of forced consensus only really happens on sites like Reddit. www.catholics.org I guess there isn't much more to say on that. I don't have much to say about that specific site, I suppose. It seems like just another corner of the internet dedicated to certain regional perspectives. Maybe it holds some interest for people looking for that particular viewpoint, but I can't say I find myself drawn to it. But that isn't the case here on Reddit, because this is an open forum where no specific religion is favored—nor is any group discriminated against, for that matter. All the best.

I’d suggest you all actually get your stories straight before you start jumping in to lecture people. Otherwise, you just look ridiculous.😉

So, is it trolling to claim Christians are responsible for certain crimes, or is it only considered trolling when people say the same thing about atheists?

I’d say people are primarily to blame here too, so I have to wonder: is the moderator rowdyhawk10 going to get a warning for this?

coppersailor28 said:Claiming that "someone like that" doesn't even deserve a spit from a real believer in real life—referring here to Nicole James—is a textbook example of what I’ve already pointed out:
religious exclusivity. That is, the offensive attitude held by members of a specific religion toward those of different faiths or those who aren't religious at all. Once again, I’ll allow for the possibility that some people simply don't see it—perhaps they lack the capacity to judge—this inherent exclusivity and offensiveness that religions direct toward "the others," which inevitably surfaces in its less disguised form when circumstances permit.

Look, I haven't broken any Reddit rules. I'm not an extremist by any stretch of the imagination. Anyone who's actually read my political posts knows I frequently take aim at the Church. I’m simply fighting back using the very same "weapon" I see used constantly on this site: snide remarks and veiled insults...

By the way, why don't you go ahead and show me a single post of yours on this thread that isn't just pure trolling? Show me one post that actually addresses the topic instead of just feeding your personal vendetta against believers in general. Of course, the admin—who seems to love handing out bans for trolling—hasn't handed you a single one...😉

I’ve checked out that PDF several times, and honestly, what that self-proclaimed supermod writes is nothing more than constant insults and trolling. It’s gotten to the point where I haven't even wanted to start a single thread on topics I actually care about because of him. I just bypass that file entirely. Don't you think you all should act like true believers and just let him play with his little toy instead of constantly arguing? I wouldn't give them the time of day—if I saw people like that out on the street, I wouldn't even spit in their direction, seriously... 😉

melloworca6 said:Go explain that to the women on Rid who were sending cash, clothes, baby gear, toys, cosmetics, and everything else. They aren't crazy for being skeptical and refusing to believe anyone when they come begging for stuff, especially after they've found donated items being resold all over the internet, forums, or Craigslist...

And you also have to consider that during these kinds of drives, some people are literally taking food out of their own mouths just to help out. It's not like everyone has extra cash lying around that they don't need, and it's not like they aren't going to feel the sting when they realize their money went to someone who didn't deserve it.

Who am I supposed to be explaining this to? Everyone acts according to their own conscience. Save that pathetic "taking food from their mouths" sob story for someone else. I mean, you can count those people on one hand, and usually, they're immediately canonized as saints the moment they pass away (just Google Mother Teresa). Whether you choose to share news on this forum or include a disclaimer if you haven't personally verified someone is entirely up to you.

melloworca6 said:Look, if Reddit, the admins, or the mods are complicit in any way, then it isn't just on you—it's on all of us. 😉 Once someone gets scammed two or three times, people start getting suspicious and they just stop wanting to help altogether.

There’s been plenty of drama on this forum before, so I don't know why everyone is acting surprised that some people are being cautious.

Why should anyone on a forum be held responsible? You shared the news; whether someone chooses to act on it or not is entirely their own business. If I start a thread claiming World War III has broken out, and some idiots on the stock market panic and tanked share prices because of it, am I the one at fault, or are those idiots? I’ve actually been messaging the administrator about this exact topic. I told her straight up that I’ve been swindled that way several times in my life. Does that mean we shouldn't give money—even if it's pocket change to me—to the next person who says they desperately need it?

Personally, I’d rather be scammed by three more people like Nora for a few cents than fail to help one little Nora who actually needs it.

hollowtrucker77 said:Look, buddy, if you're feeling particularly enlightened—especially when it comes to offering a helping hand—I'm pretty certain you can always find people in your own neck of the woods who could use some assistance.
We all have those moments where our hearts swell and empathy takes over, though unfortunately, common sense doesn't always kick in for everyone at the same time.
And let's be real, sometimes that kindness gets taken advantage of.
🙂
Even if it doesn't, there are countless situations where help is either requested or desperately needed, so is it really fair to discriminate based on who's getting more coverage in the news?

If I get taken advantage of, that's on me. I don't need you lecturing me about it, thanks. Who I surround myself with and who I choose to help is my business and mine alone. Honestly, I’d much rather see a new charity drive in the news every single day than have to read about what some British heir is up to.

hollowtrucker77 said:And so, I guess this is how it’s going to play out for all one hundred thousand people who actually need it?

Why not? Too much effort to type? If you don't want to read it, then don't.😉

Sean Cooper65 said:Honestly, this isn't anything new. It’s typical politics where almost all the moderators share the exact same worldview. When a top mod starts throwing around terms like clerical fascists, what else can you expect from the rest of the users who think just like him? It basically gives everyone else permission to follow suit. Take that thread about Reisnerica—Schmokljan spent sixteen posts trolling, calling conservatives stupid and backward, dropping short, provocative, insulting posts left and right, and nobody says a word...😬...and he's not even the only one. Everyone here uses insulting labels for anyone they label as "right-wing."

That’s a lie. I know for a fact that the moderator Cuka made sure the admins deleted a post by one of the top mods because he was being offensive toward Catholic priests—specifically on that very topic.

Daniel Ward87 said:People are entitled to believe certain individuals or groups are the most qualified to make specific decisions. Of course, others won't see it that way. That’s just expressing an opinion, and you can't just censor it unless it actually breaks the rules.

I think we both know that wasn't about who's "most competent" here—it was just a straight-up insult wrapped in fancy packaging. But fine, whatever.

Alright, look, I was just asking because I reported a user who made the exact same claim about Catholic priests, and nothing happened. Thanks, but no thanks. And before you ask—no, I’d never say something like that myself; I'm just curious about how the mods actually handle this stuff. By the way, that user who made the comment about the priests didn't offer a single shred of reasoning for their stance.

Best,

So, let me ask you something: if I were to suggest that members of the gay community are actually the most qualified people to debate sexual deviations, would I get a warning or an outright ban?

Join The Club, if it makes you feel any better, you aren't the only one dealing with this.🙂

To build on what you said... I’m stuck paying some kind of municipal water fee even though my workshop is located in a town that doesn't even have a sewage system. I went into my local Bank of America once to ask about a loan, and they told me I could qualify for a $$0.00 credit line if I made a $$0.00 deposit first. 😂
When I lost my temper, they had the nerve to tell me it's because I don't have a "continuous" cash flow hitting the account. Apparently, they prefer seeing $10,000 drop in every single day rather than seeing $100,000 or $150,000 hit the account every couple of weeks. Makes sense, right?