Posts by Paul White80

casualharbor9 said:So, what? We're supposed to just be hypocrites?

A better way to put it would be that you shouldn't fight someone who's even more unhinged than you are.

Kyle Grant62 said:I’d rather give 'em the finger while they're looking at me. Honestly? I'd take being ignored after that over having to dodge them all day.

Sure, but sometimes instead of getting ignored, you end up getting fired. That's a bit of a problem, isn't it? 😁

Kyle Grant62 said:It doesn't have to be. But it is.
Suppressing stuff—especially emotions—it's just the tip of the iceberg. It's just the symptom of a much bigger mess underneath.

So why not just fake it? Play the part they want you to play and act like everything is perfect. Then, the second they turn their backs, give them the finger and go right back to being "perfect."

It’s just like when you actually put your heart into an essay in public school and get a failing grade. But then some old professor fakes a brilliant paper and sails right through with an A.

They’ve been brainwashing us since we were kids: apparently, it’s better to be a fake success than a genuine nobody.

Quincey:

Ad: Seeking people for casual remote communication. Preferred channels: forums, email. Location: Washington, D.C. - downtown Preferred age range: 25+. Gender: doesn't matter. Meeting up: only considered after extended communication. Any sudden requests to meet will be rejected. I reserve the right to cut off contact without any prior explanation. End of ad.

Paul White80 said:Posting this for the third time.

Additions:

- Please don't reach out if you know nothing about depression or if you have prejudices. The last thing I need is judgment, preaching, or being guilt-tripped.

- Also, stay away if you can't handle my extreme disappointment, aversion, or distrust toward people—which is basically the nature of most of my posts here. (By the way, I'm sick of this forum, but I have no other way to vent about my surroundings).

- My PM replies will be blunt and concise (1 to 3 sentences) because I simply don't have the mental energy for walls of text. I value brevity. If that style doesn't work for you, please just skip me.

- As for why I might "cut off contact without explanation," it'll be due to harassment, attacks, intrusiveness, fighting, etc.

That's everything.

Let me bump this one more time, even though it'll probably end up being a total waste of time again.

Update #2:

Gender is no longer irrelevant; I won't be responding to men unless they are gay.

Good luck to everyone.

Edit: A storm is brewing right about now, and honestly? It's probably because nobody here felt like being my friend [just kidding].

Paul White80 said:Ad:

Looking for people interested in casual remote chatting.

Preferred channels: forums or email.

Location: Downtown Washington, D.C.

Preferred age range: 25+.

Gender: doesn't matter.

Meeting up? That’s only on the table after plenty of talking first. Any sudden requests to meet up out of nowhere will be flatly rejected.

I reserve the right to cut off contact at any time without providing an explanation.

End of ad.

Posting this for the third time.

Additions:

- Please don't reach out if you know nothing about depression or if you have prejudices. The last thing I need is judgment, preaching, or being guilt-tripped.

- Also, stay away if you can't handle my extreme disappointment, aversion, or distrust toward people—which is basically the nature of most of my posts here. (By the way, I'm sick of this forum, but I have no other way to vent about my surroundings).

- My PM replies will be blunt and concise (1 to 3 sentences) because I simply don't have the mental energy for walls of text. I value brevity. If that style doesn't work for you, please just skip me.

- As for why I might "cut off contact without explanation," it'll be due to harassment, attacks, intrusiveness, fighting, etc.

That's everything.

Jesse Long2 said:I have an ulcer, and I refuse to deal with it for long—it’s just not healthy. Why would anyone put themselves through that?

LOL. I have absolutely nothing to say. 😁

Even those power cables aren't exactly safe; they're pumping out EM radiation too. What's next? Should we just stop using electricity altogether? 😍

I clicked disconnect and now I'm completely locked out. What happened to my system?
I try to connect and what do I get? "Attempting connection via WAN-Miniport" followed by some nonsense about the modem or another device failing. Is anyone actually going to fix this?
An ADSL modem with perfectly organized cables? Is that supposed to impress me? Give me a break.
I honestly just don't get it. What is the point?

We don't even know what you're getting at. Where are the details?

Which ISP are we even talking about? What hardware are you using? Is the router set to bridge mode or what? Give me some actual details!

Maria James94 said:There’s this service called OpenDNS where you can set up an account and basically pick and choose which sites get blocked or allowed. Once you've dialed in your filters, you just need to plug their DNS IP addresses into your router settings.
It’s been a minute since I actually messed around with it, so I’m not entirely sure if they’ve updated the interface or anything lately, but the link is right there if you want to go down the rabbit hole and check it out.

This is also incredibly easy to bypass. Just set up an SSL Tunnel or a VPN and you'll have seamless access to everything that's blocked. Why even bother with these restrictions?

Michelle Gonzalez11 said:I've combed through every single setting on my Linksys WRT54G, and honestly—nothing I found even remotely resembles what you guys suggested I look for or disable.

Do you think turning off UPnP might actually do something?

No. As I understand it, UPnP just handles automatic port opening for uploads. Downloads should work perfectly fine regardless.

You don't even need to download or install anything; you just land on one malicious site and suddenly it's a total circus.

Try scanning everything with a different tool meant for dealing with this garbage.

It would be incredibly helpful if someone could actually specify which motherboard (and the rest of the hardware) we're even talking about here.

Can I take Tramadol before surgery (general anesthesia) if the pain kicks in? So far, nobody has given me a straight answer to this question.

neonstag63 said:Don't get hung up on those stories; the odds of that actually happening to you are incredibly slim.

The official stats say two out of a thousand patients wake up during surgery. That's the reality.

And almost all of those "lucky" ones end up in psychiatric wards, with an alarmingly high suicide rate among them too. Isn't that terrifying?

That’s why you have to scrutinize every single reference, vet the surgeon’s track record, and grill the anesthesiologist. You need crystal clear communication. If anything feels off or suspicious, why would you ever risk it? It's better to run for the hills than to go under the knife with people you can't trust.

First off, tell me which version of Windows you're running, your full system specs, and all that good stuff.

Donna Johnson16 said:Recovery speed is entirely up to the individual; some bounce back fast while others struggle. Anything that improves your overall health just speeds up recovery after any kind of trauma.

So, what exactly are these "specific things" that improve overall health?

Donna Johnson16 said:It’s definitely not for aesthetic reasons.

No, but I did have surgery on it.

Can someone please actually answer my question about the recovery process?

Donna Johnson16 said:Men get surgery all the time—that's not the issue. But at 14 years old? Absolutely not. It isn't just about being an adult or getting parental consent; there's a massive medical reason here. Bone growth hasn't even finished yet.

Look at this:

What are the primary growth stages?
There are six distinct developmental phases:
· Fetal (9 months in the womb)
· Infancy (birth to age 1)
· Early childhood (ages 1 to 3)
· Late childhood (ages 3 to 10)
· Puberty (between ages 10 and 14)
· Adolescence (between ages 14 and 18)

During year 1, growth peaks at about 10 inches.

In year 2, growth slows down slightly, averaging about 5 inches.

From ages 3 to 6, children grow about 2-3 inches per year.

From age 6 until puberty, growth is roughly 2 inches annually.

Puberty

a) For girls
· Puberty starts a bit earlier in girls than in boys.
· Growth accelerates around age 10, peaking around age 12 (about 3.5 inches per year).
b) For boys
· Growth accelerates around age 12.
· Peak growth occurs around age 14 (about 4 inches per year).

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I had my nose done when I was just a kid.

Carl Lee10 said:While this thread was still active, someone slid into my DMs. They suggested a tool that lets you see exactly what's going on under the hood of your PC.

Process Explorer from Sysinternals, maybe even an older build if you prefer...

It tracks everything—disk usage, internet traffic, network activity... if you hover over the network tab, you can actually see who's hogging the bandwidth right now.

Solid, detailed little tool. Worth checking out...

There's a mountain of tools out there. Personally, I stick with Process Hacker. It has everything you need and it's portable.

Laura James11 said:Since my surgery date is creeping up on me, I’ve been doing a ton of reading on how to prep. So, here’s everything I managed to dig up.
1. Potential post-op symptoms include headaches, swelling, bruising, and nosebleeds.
2. Drink plenty of fluids, rest as much as possible, and use compresses (under the eyes—don't leave them on the nose too long or you might trigger sinus inflammation).
3. Avoid cigarettes and alcohol leading up to the procedure.
4. Skip the aspirin, ibuprofen, and Vitamin E because they thin your blood.
5. For faster healing, there's an effective Arnica Montana cream (they even have oral pellets).
6. Chewing and opening your mouth will be a struggle after surgery, so get ready with soups and grab some straws. Stock up on juices too; they actually have calories and flavor, unlike plain water.
7. If you get dehydrated, your lips will crack, so keep some Chapstick handy.
8. To make changing clothes easier, stick to button-down shirts so you don't have to pull anything over your head.
9. You can find decent hot/cold packs at CVS for just a few bucks.
10. Taking Vitamin C before and after surgery is recommended for optimal recovery.
11. A travel pillow might help if you aren't used to sleeping on your back.
12. Show up to the surgery without nail polish so the doctors can monitor your circulation at any time.

That’s about it for now. 🙂

Is it okay to take Tramadol before surgery?

Is there anything else besides Vitamin C that helps speed up recovery? I’ve seen people on various forums claiming protein shakes help because they provide the "building blocks" for repairing damaged tissue...

I'm not getting nose surgery, I'm having something else done, but I started this thread regarding this topic and nobody answered me... So, I'm asking here.