Posts by Gary Cox2

jadetinker85 said:The local government blocked a GP from extending her contract just because she hit retirement age. She’s gone, nobody was hired to replace her, and now 2,000 people are stuck searching for a doctor while every decent physician in the city is already overbooked.

What exactly does Eric Adams do all day? Manage bike lanes?

Pretty sure that's not how this actually went down.

Here's the real deal: doctors retire once they hit 65. If they want to keep grinding, they can stay on until they're 70.
Once they submit a request to keep working, the relevant agency signs off, but the final call—the actual official decision—comes from the Secretary of Health.

A doctor can only ask to extend their service up to five times, and they still have to wrap it up by 70.

Once you hit 70, you're out. Period. It's the law. The Secretary of Health handles the retirement, not some mayor.

There you go.

Tyler Johnson11 said:Just lift the ban on @Jack Cook7/">@@Jack Cook7 and let life move on.

Wait, what exactly am I supposed to be apologizing for?

Is it for quoting a mod warning? For derailing the thread so hard that we're basically talking about Iran via some random sub-forum? Or maybe it's because I called out some girl on here for acting like she's some 15-year-old amateur?

Jack Cook7 said:More bans coming soon

Of course they came, and obviously, trying to slap a ban on anything involving Iran—like linking back to this thread from some other forum—is just begging for it. It's the same nonsense as quoting a moderator warning...

But hey, you already knew that better than anyone..

If my bosses have more to say about this, they'll make themselves heard..

I've said my piece. The bans are totally justified. Peace out..

Jack Cook7 said:Where’s the trolling? I laid out the connection to "Russian collusion" perfectly clearly in the main post, explaining why it's basically just recycling Fox News "reports" from some NCRI outfit.

Seriously, where exactly is the trolling?

Maybe in airing your little opinions and "analyses" about another user in public...

How much longer are we going to let @Antilles call anyone a troll just because they don't agree with him?

Give @Antilles a break already!

Look, I'm pretty chill about how things go down here, but I draw the line at making this personal on my own board...

Don't like what @Antilles is typing?

Hit the report button, ignore them, or just beat them with better arguments...

But I'm not having anyone talk about him like he's some clueless teenager. Not happening.

Is this actually legit?

"DEVILS REJOICE: Austria is scrapping the smoking ban—restaurants can have smokers back! "

"The Republic of Austria is backing down on its plan to totally ban smoking in bars and restaurants. Apparently, the conservatives and the far-right reached a deal as part of their upcoming coalition, according to the Freedom Party of Austria. "

"No total smoking bans in restaurants after all," Heinz-Christian Strache, the leader of that populist party, posted happily on Twitter. "

Noah Ward2 said:some local troll or hater gets thrown under the bus... but seriously, nobody...

Truthfully? I’ve personally seen plenty of Americans get taken down... and honestly, there were probably more, but I can only speak for what I’ve actually witnessed.

Anyway, this morning was a total circus. People were losing their minds—one minute they're shouting about grabbing a rifle, the next they're digging up old dirt just to be toxic. It was non-stop trolling and insults. So many posts got nuked that I think I deleted two whole pages myself. And when people get banned? They just vanish. You don't even see the bans happening.
So, that idea that Americans aren't being sanctioned? Total nonsense. Bans and suspensions have been handed out on "both sides" of this mess.

Nicole Johnson20 said:So, let me get this straight—if some random guy on the Politics board gets under my skin and I post "User XY is a moron," I get banned. But if I hop over to the Humor board and write "User XY is an idiot, lol, hahaha, haaa"—it’s fine because it’s in the jokes section? Since when do moderators act like comedy critics deciding what counts as a joke? We can't just censor humor.

Wait, since when do people go to the Jokes subforum to actually chat or trade insults? To me, that board is just a dumping ground for memes you find online or maybe some original one-liners about made-up characters or fake scenarios. I haven't seen a single thread where users are actually having a conversation there... unless I totally missed a whole discussion thread where everyone's just chatting.

Look, obviously if you walk into the Politics section and call another user a dummy or an idiot, you're getting flagged. Attacking other members is against the rules. Period. That's the rule: don't attack the users.

Nicole Johnson20 said:I mean, the mods should probably be the ones to figure that out.

Clearly, the mod in charge of this PDF doesn't think it's an issue when a thread stays open and active for 11 years... 11 freaking years...

Matthew Anderson said:Banning dark humor is just the tip of the iceberg for censorship. You ban one joke, and pretty soon you're cleaning up everything else too.

Exactly..

Daniel Davis40, what exactly are you suggesting we actually do here? What's your big plan?
And does this whole thing—whatever you're proposing—only target jokes about Rome, or are we talking about blonde jokes, Canadian jokes, Mexican jokes, cop jokes... all of it?
Because if it's just strictly about Rome, why leave everyone else out?

Jerry White29 said:And where exactly am I supposed to critique the mods? Saying my posts might get nuked isn't "commenting on moderation."

Nah, please. 🤣 That’s more like commenting on the percentage of violets used in high-end perfume...

(off) Honestly, if I see anyone else making those passive-aggressive little digs at the mods, I'm handing out bans myself..

Look, as the mod here (my humble self), I decided that posts like this just don't fly:

1. So, Cherie, you're basically preaching homosexuality now?

2. Hey Atticus Finch, are you actually an advocate for homosexual relationships?

And stuff like that. They have zero business being in this thread. I don't see any point to them, honestly. In my book, they’re completely useless and totally unnecessary... plus, let's be real, they're just straight-up trolling.

Also, it wasn't just your comments getting the axe—I wiped out the replies to those questions too.

Anyway, peace out.

Think of hyperkeratosis as those nasty, thick patches on your feet—basically just slabs of hard, yellowish, totally lifeless skin buildup.

You’ll usually spot these calluses right where the pressure hits hardest, specifically at:

- the outer edges of your heels
- the ball of your foot
- your toe pads
- the outer sides of your feet
- the skin surrounding your big toe and pinky nail areas

So, why does this junk show up? Here's the deal:

- carrying extra weight
- foot deformities or structural issues
- wearing garbage shoes that don't fit right
- systemic stuff, like being a heavy sweater
- underlying health issues, like diabetes.

Look, you can't just ignore this. You need a pro podiatrist to deal with it regularly. They use a scalpel technique to shave down those dead cells first, then smooth everything out with a specialized foot file tool.

It’s huge that you stay on top of this. If you let those calluses sit, the skin gets super dry, loses all its elasticity, and turns into these rock-hard "plates." Once that happens, the skin cracks open, creating painful splits we call fissures.

If you neglect these calluses, they eventually turn into a massive headache that messes with your walking and daily life. And once those cracks show up? Man, the pain is intense.

Quincy

Charles Fox10 said:I've been back there quite a bit over the last 20 years visiting childhood friends, so I've met plenty of Californians. Their stories about the Franco dictatorship and how they were treated were chilling. They learned something from that history; I'm fairly certain they won't respond with violence, but with sheer persistence.

To be honest, I was treated somewhat like a hero there. They told me I was lucky to have my own money, my own license plates, my own passport, my own country... things they hope to possess one day. It was also interesting hearing them describe bullfighting as a national disgrace rather than some sort of chivalrous sport.

They are good people. I truly wish them the best.

God bless 'em 👍

hope things work out for them..

Look, if you’ve got calluses popping up in certain spots, just scrape them off. I really don't get why this is such a massive deal. 🤔
It’s a total breeze, honestly. You won't even feel it... plus, it basically feels like a free foot massage. Pure bliss.

I do it to myself all the time. Yeah, I get calluses too—most women do, actually. My skin gets pretty thick, nothing weird about it. You just clear away the excess and suddenly you feel ten pounds lighter. 😁

If it trips you out that things were fine for a few days and then came back, look, it's not a one-and-done thing. It'll happen again.
You’re clearly prone to it. Maybe your gait is just off or something? Personally, I get a callus on my left foot but not my right because I put too much weight on my left side when I walk. Also, if your feet are getting dry, just keep slathering them with heavy creams or foot balms.

Seriously, I don't see the big issue here. It feels like you're making a huge drama out of something totally simple and natural... or maybe I'm just missing something obvious.

Raymond Ward6 said:- constant pit smell: even right after I hop out of the shower, my armpits start smelling bad. No matter how much cologne or whatever I slap on, the stench sticks around.

you got a washcloth?
Personally, I don't sweat much—honestly, barely enough to need deodorant—but a coworker told me her son struggles with heavy sweating, and she actually helped him dial it back by having him scrub his pits with a washcloth in the shower. Apparently, it wipes away that "stink layer" once and for all..
Second off, maybe your deodorant is actually making you sweat more?
One time I tried some chamomile-based deodorant, and even though I don't usually sweat, I ended up smelling so foul I almost gagged..
Third, we’re living in an era surrounded by cheap synthetics, plastic, and all kinds of nasty dyes that wreck your body.. Don't just throw on anything. Seriously, grab five high-quality shirts made of decent fabric instead of fifteen cheap, sketchy synthetic ones from a bargain bin..

- bad breath: I brush daily, use Listerine mouthwash, some Crest spray, and I'm constantly chewing peppermint gum.

What's the deal with your mouth? Healthy teeth? Diet?
Forget the Listerine and sprays for a second.. If you want actual oral hygiene, here's what you really need:
A solid toothbrush, good paste, interdental brushes (people would be horrified at the amount of disgusting crap they pull out of their gums with those), and using a quality rinse like Curasept every three months..
Stop using alcohol-heavy Listerine; save your money for the good stuff and put real quality in your mouth!
Learn how to actually brush (most people have no clue how to do it right), hit the dentist regularly, and brush properly three times a day (for a full two minutes each time)..
Watch what you eat and stay hydrated..
And obviously, I don't even need to go there regarding booze and junk food..
If the breath won't go away, see a doctor. It could be your stomach, acid reflux, who knows.. it could be anything..

- dirt under fingernails: this is definitely my biggest issue. Just a few hours after showering, I can see grime under my nails again. I wash my hands constantly and scrub them with a brush, but within a couple of hours, the dirt is back.

Wash your hands enough, but don't go overboard.. just keep it chill 🙂

briskbison55 said:It’s just because Elizabeth Jackson keeps calling me out for the exact same stuff across those three threads, and it's all the same logic—it feels identical to what's happening here.

Why do you even care if someone decides to live on raw food or wants to stare at the sun? How does that actually affect you, or me, or anyone else?

And why does it matter to you that I have my own opinion on things? Maybe I have reasons, maybe it affects people, I guess. Some people want to stare at the sun or eat raw food, fine, but if the next step is declaring those topics "protected zones" on a forum that's literally built for discussion? On Alternative, you have people posting about metastases and asking where they can buy hemp oil because they "heard" good things.

I mean, either close that PDF or just leave it be... but if it exists, then the "Alternative" crowd should probably have freedom there, instead of having to deal with being called idiots or primitives or frauds on a daily basis..

Well, Elizabeth Jackson and a few others use those kinds of labels for anyone who dares to ask where their claims are coming from. But yeah, I think if a rule gets made saying an "Alternative" person can't ask questions on this forum, it's basically just proof that those people aren't capable of having an actual, reasoned conversation.

Maybe you’d actually bother posting or asking questions over on Alternative if the vibe wasn't so toxic and there wasn't some resident troll constantly breathing down everyone's necks..

Maybe I have a reason, maybe I'm bothering someone.

Please, tell me—how exactly does Pero Pero, who runs out to stare at the sun right after eating some raw food, threaten you or anyone else on this planet?

Actually, don't bother. No apologies needed... I just stated an opinion. Any more circling back or going in loops is just clogging up the thread for nothing..

briskbison55 said:Are you being serious right now? These people are literally typing out that science and medicine are just slaves to big corporations, and that we should avoid them because everything can be cured using 'their' specific methods. Everything from vaccines to raw food to Chemtrails.

Look, it’s pretty obvious to me that you're getting fed nonsense by the Alternative crowd, so I guess I feel a little 🤷 about you being a moderator for this PDF... I mean, I try to imagine astrology being led by someone who follows horoscopes on Facebook, or pet moderation being handled by someone who wouldn't even let an animal in their house...

And when did "Alternative" become such a crazy term for just mindless babbling without any actual basis? These aren't "alternative" thinkers; they're just people denying reality. You tell them that vaccines almost wiped out diseases that were lethal until very recently, and they—in their "alternative" way—ask where you got those claims, even though official statistics from every major organization have stated it a million times over.

northernpilot2, this weirdo won't stop bringing me up, and honestly, the way he writes here is exactly how he is in the Alternative group—zero substance, just endless litanies about people he disagrees with. It's all twisting words, planting ideas, blatant lies, and just repeating what others said to others like some kind of broken record. And this "constructiveness" he's whining about basically boils down to his eternal question: why are you asking me questions instead of proving me wrong with arguments? That is the textbook definition of trolling and destroying any meaningful communication, which he would totally ignore if his mouth wasn't so full of me and my posts all the time.

Yeah, I'm dead serious... why are you dragging vaccination into this? I already gave my take on vaccines. The topic of vaccines isn't the same thing as raw food, not by a long shot.

Since when is it your business if someone wants to live on raw food or stare at the sun? How does that actually affect you, me, or anyone else for that matter?

Look, either shut down that PDF or leave it alone. But if it exists, then "Alternative" folks should be allowed their space there, instead of being "targeted on a daily basis" by people who just want to call them idiots, primitives, or frauds.

Carol Lopez23 said:

Sophia Ramos5 As stated by:
It appears to me that Carol Lopez23 is exhibiting a significant amount of bias in their role as moderator. I recall seeing a post where Ryan Gomez4 mentioned being a medical professional by trade, arguing that someone in that position should not be overseeing an alternative health discussion. Given our current focus on raw food, and considering how certain trolls are permitted to incessantly pollute this thread with their irrational outbursts without facing any repercussions, it seems quite clear that they ought to be barred from moderating any discussions regarding alternative medicine.

If a physician were to actually admit that an alternative approach holds any merit, they would essentially be spitting in their own face.
It seems as though absolutely no one is putting in any effort at all.

The discussion regarding raw food has become quite cluttered, and I believe it is high time we implement a formal poll to decide which specific posts should be removed to restore the integrity of the topic. It would be most prudent to prohibit trolls from accessing the thread entirely. Furthermore, to prevent bad actors from simply creating multiple accounts to skew the results, we should restrict voting privileges to those members who have been part of our community for at least a few months and have contributed a meaningful number of posts.

The individuals who consistently engage in polluting this discussion thread are:

It appears that Biljka112 and briskbison55 have entered the conversation, much like two seasoned observers stepping onto the stage of a grand theater to offer their unique perspectives on the unfolding drama.

I would be most grateful if the rest of you could kindly offer some suggestions...

It appears you have completely missed the mark on this one.

Is the act of derailing a discussion merely an attempt to undermine the core idea that we are all being treated like mindless sheep? Inferior, dull-witted, and nothing more than obedient little sheep.?

Elizabeth Cruz As stated by:
I find myself wondering exactly how much longer posts like these from moderators will be tolerated on the alternative boards without any disciplinary action being taken.

What exactly constitutes a valid reason for dismissal in this particular situation?

Gary Cox2 As stated by:
If someone chooses to live on a strict diet of raw food and spends their time sharing recipes with like-minded individuals in their own little community, then I truly don't see why anyone should care.
It seems to me that those who embrace the alternative lifestyle shouldn't be categorized under the umbrella of PDF health; rather, I believe we ought to provide those who have adopted this way of life as their daily standard a more comfortable corner within our community to call home.
If someone truly believes that those white streaks stretching across the sky are Chemtrails, I have to say, it’s quite laughable. One might wonder, what actual harm could such a phenomenon possibly be inflicting upon us? It seems to me that there are certain groups of people who would just as easily believe in Bigfoot or maintain that they possess the mental fortitude to move entire mountain ranges through sheer willpower alone.

It seems that no one is actually criticizing the lifestyle or the specific philosophy that such a choice is the most beneficial path for an individual—and I am speaking exclusively regarding the topic of raw food.

Gary Cox2 As stated by:
Allowing alternative viewpoints to be belittled or mocked on an alternative platform simply because their reasoning doesn't align with mainstream medicine is something I cannot support. After all, this is an alternative site; one should naturally expect perspectives that diverge from standard medical consensus..

However, presenting these views as universal truths—and positioning them as being contra to established science and medicine—is no longer merely a matter of ideology or personal choice; it carries implications for society as a whole. Rejecting proven facts, logic, and fundamental biology in favor of promoting paranoid ideas, which leads to the spread of disease and ultimately the proliferation of falsehoods, is something that cannot and must not be allowed to fly "under the radar."

So, what you're saying is it’s best if there is no opposing side at all, right?

No problem. Direct insults haven't been tolerated before either, but let's define exactly what we mean so everyone can see.
In other words, should I censor terms like nonsense, stupidity, or foolishness...? Or various insinuations regarding someone's health, competence, or intellect? I ask, purely so that the anti-vax, raw food, PROchemtrails, and similar crowds don't go wild clicking those report buttons.

What are you even aiming at here? The vaccination thread?
Vaccinations are mandatory in the US, and that topic should be handled as such. Sure, you can have an opinion, but calling for people to skip their shots should be treated like calling for someone to break the law. That needs to be sanctioned immediately, right from the jump..

But I’m definitely not backing the constant spamming of topics like raw food, sunbathing, or liver cleanses (lol).. Who does that actually hurt? Society? The whole damn country? Some random guy on this forum? If someone wants to live on raw food, stare at the sun, and eventually wreck their own health, fine, let them. Who cares..
It’s not like we hold debates or write entire manifestos on how smoking is bad in the cigarette threads, regardless of all the "proven facts and logic"—even though it is. Instead, people just swap stories about which brand of tobacco is smoother or which one to buy..

Look, it's obvious that you "alternative" types are posting total nonsense, so I'm feeling a bit 🤷 about you being a moderator for this PDF.. I'm trying to imagine an astrology group run by someone who falls for Facebook horoscope scams, or a pet forum moderated by someone who wouldn't even let an animal through their front door..

I’ve hopped onto the alternative health forums a few times, but I bailed pretty quick. Honestly, the state of those threads is a disaster. You show up wanting to read something useful, and instead, you have to wade through ten pages of people just trashing anyone who doesn't fit their mold—calling everyone crazy, stupid, primitive, or saying they belong in a psych ward. It’s just a non-stop loop of insults.

Look, if someone wants to live on raw food and swap recipes with people who feel the same way, fine. Good for them. Who cares?
The alternative scene isn't just one giant PDF of health tips. I really think people who make this their whole lifestyle should have their own dedicated corner of the forum where they can actually be comfortable..
And if someone genuinely thinks those white streaks in the sky are Chemtrails, whatever. Who are they hurting? There are people out there who believe in Bigfoot and think they can move mountains with their minds. Let them be.

I’m totally against letting people on these alternative boards get mocked and belittled just because their views don't line up with mainstream medicine. I don't support that at all. At the end of the day, that's what an alternative forum is for—it's expected that people there will have views that differ from standard science.

silentfalcon3 said:I honestly wouldn't be surprised if something like Mossad started running operations within Sweden, or if the CIA suddenly labeled Sweden a nation that supports global terrorism...

It’s all just one big, messed-up circle.https://twitter.com/ProfessorsBlogg/...187712?lang=en

The Swedes are obsessed with Saudi Arabia, and if you look at those recent WikiLeaks dumps, people are claiming Saudi Arabia is "providing logistical and financial support to ISIS." At least, that's what all these jokers are saying, and honestly, who am I to say they're wrong?