Posts by rustydrifter10

Yeah, so the books actually stay at school for more than a week, and all the homework gets done right there on campus. Of course they can take their books home before Friday if they really feel like it, though. 🙂

At my kids' school, the little ones who are enrolled in the full-day program are already there by seven in the morning. 🙂 Classes run all the way until 4:00 PM, and you can't really pick them up any earlier unless they happen to wrap things up a few minutes ahead of schedule—which is rare, unless there's an emergency or something.

But I have to say, there is a massive difference between a full-day curriculum and just having after-school childcare. 🙂

They actually get to go outside whenever they have the chance and the time, and they spend a lot of their day playing board games together... Honestly, I’m incredibly happy with the school my children attend. 😁

As for letting the kids be on their own, mine have been walking to and from school by themselves since day one, and they'd hang out home alone for a bit too. Of course, I did my absolute best to keep those solo moments as short as possible, but sometimes it was just unavoidable. Occasionally, if someone was available to swing by and grab them, or if a neighbor could watch them while I stayed late at work... well, those were exceptions to the rule, but we made it work.

Honestly, those people who only manage to shower once in a blue moon because they can't afford the water bill should probably just cut off their internet access so they could actually afford to stay clean, though let’s be real—everyone else who showers just as frequently is basically just as filthy anyway. 😁

dustypuma5 said:Totally.
If they put down a zero, it almost certainly means there isn't a set expiration date on the poll—basically, as long as the thread stays unlocked, the voting stays open.

See, that’s the part I wasn't quite sure about! 🙂

Honestly, that topic is just totally out of touch with the 21st century; I mean, we all have heated bathrooms and hot running water these days. Plus, you can find endless varieties of scented soaps at any CVS or Walgreens... whether you want rose or carnation or whatever. So, it really shouldn't be a shock that someone got thrown for a loop by the question and decided to just shut the whole thread down.😁

😲

I didn't even bother checking out the actual thread. 🤣
But honestly? I probably would have closed it too.😁

dustypuma5 said:I honestly think that once the thread gets locked, the poll should close right along with it. 😉

Well, obviously! 🤷

To be honest, I was under the impression that the poll would wrap up before the actual thread did, so I can see why he’d be curious about why the discussion was shut down so suddenly. 😁

In computer science, setting a duration to zero usually means there isn't one—essentially, it's not limited by a specific timeframe.

You definitely know more about that stuff than I ever will! 😁
But just out of curiosity, is it actually possible to keep a poll running while the thread stays open, without having a set number of days pre-determined?

Alex Barnes4 said:I set it to 0, I think—basically so it stays open indefinitely without any kind of expiration date.

Actually, if my understanding is correct, you can't really leave a poll open forever; setting it to zero probably just defaults it to a 24-hour window.🙂

When you’re setting up those polls, there’s actually a specific section that asks you to specify the duration—you just need to plug in the number of days you want it to run.

If you left that field blank, it might have just defaulted to twenty-four hours. Did you happen to enter a specific number of days when you were creating it?

driftingpilot said:It looks like you might have cut off your message there! I'm ready whenever you are—just send over the text you want me to work on, and I'll get right to transforming it into something fresh and uniquely American for you. I can't believe you just posted that without any context! You're leaving me hanging here. What exactly are we talking about? Give me the full story so I can actually jump in and give you my two cents! I really want this! 😁

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dustypuma5 said:🤣🤣

If she was really going to go off on a tangent about Mlikota having a different physique, she should have at least picked a water polo player instead of some guy from General Motors. 🙂

Given how much he's been obsessing over Mlikota lately, I can't say I'm surprised that this second part of his wish is coming out of left field too! 😬

Vili, I really hope you're just pulling my leg here! 😳

dustypuma5 said:I have no idea what you're even going for here.

Are we seriously considering hiring this guy as our weather forecaster?

Maybe he thinks he can actually use his brain instead of just relying on those little smiley faces to signal a sunny forecast. 🤷 😁

cosmicwalker21 said:Wait, how come some of you guys have a Santa Claus hat and beard on your avatars? I want one too!

They just took their original pictures, doodled over them themselves, and uploaded the edited version as their avatar. 😁

Arthur Thomas said:Well, it’s right there in the rules. Just like how going off-topic usually gets you an automatic ban, this "should" be treated the exact same way.

Basically, the penalties are automatic, though I think it's perfectly fine if the mods give a little heads-up before they start handing out bans. That seems fair enough to me. 🙂

Did the same user upload all those photos to this specific thread?
I mean, there’s a chance a moderator just sent them a private message about it, right? Why does everything have to be immediately censored or pixelated the second it hits the forum? 🙂

cosmicskipper39 said:Does that fancy little gift
that rustydrifter10 gave you actually work?
😍

😍

Are you seriously doubting it? 😁
It’s clearly working since there isn't a single complaint, and honestly, who knows what kind of magic she uncovered. 😲 😳 😁

wiredmason10 said:Don't tell me I should have logged in just to witness that firsthand. 😳

The real question is why there are six topics listed when the whole thing looks like a ghost town. I still don't see any actual "forum members" listed anywhere.

Does it actually bother you, though? Because if it doesn't, then it doesn't. 😁
That's really all there is to it.

crimsonsailor7 said:Just sitting here waiting for my crystal ball to finally show up in the mail... 😁

There you go. 😍

Just be careful. 😳

Kyle Collins2 said:Theoretically speaking, both male and female pedophilia should be treated with the exact same legal severity, yet in practice, we just don't see that happening. It stems from these outdated societal tropes where women are viewed as the "fragile" gender and men are seen as naturally aggressive, which leads people to assume men are always the dominant ones. You see this play out in how sexual assault is perceived; if a girl is involved, people immediately jump to the idea of rape before even considering if she actually wanted to be there. Conversely, when a boy is the subject, society assumes he’s too dominant to be a victim of anything. That said, looking at statistics regarding sexual encounters with older individuals, men seem to be the primary group involved. Personally, as a teenager, the idea of being with an attractive older woman sounds great, whereas it feels like most girls aren't really looking for an older man.

But what about psychological maturity when it comes to entering sexual relationships? There is so much pressure put on boys to "get it over with" as early as possible just to prove they're cool, and because of that social influence, they often chase after experiences before they are even mentally prepared. Just because they aren't experiencing physical pain doesn't mean they aren't being affected.

Besides, an offender needs to be punished, period. It shouldn't matter if the child didn't suffer "trauma" or if they were aware of what was happening and even consented to it; the act itself is a crime.

And what happens if a pregnancy occurs? If a mature woman decides to go through with having the baby, can you even imagine how that would devastate a thirteen-year-old? Think about the absolute chaos he would have to navigate through the storm of his teenage years while simultaneously trying to be a father. It's something we really shouldn't be glossing over.

Sex is a serious matter just as much as it is a fun one, and we need to approach it with that level of gravity. You can't always expect young teenagers to fully grasp every single consequence, but adults absolutely have to be responsible for that understanding.

wearyowl29 said:So, are you a lefty or a righty... which hand do you use when you're picking your nose? 😂

Hold on, let me think about this one for a second... 🤔 : picking my nose : 🤣 😁

I'm definitely left-handed, but does that even matter?

wearyowl29 said:It’s all about the act of creation! Mind mapping! Honestly, I can’t get enough of them. There is just something about seeing all those chaotic thoughts suddenly organized into these beautiful, flowing webs that makes my brain feel so much lighter. It’s like untangling a massive knot of yarn while sitting on a porch in Georgia—super satisfying stuff. I used to be such a mess when trying to brainstorm projects at work. I’d just stare at a blank legal pad, feeling totally overwhelmed by all the moving parts. But once I started using mind maps? Game changer. Total game changer. It’s like giving your ideas room to breathe and dance around instead of forcing them into those rigid, boring little bullet points. Does anyone else find that they think way more creatively when they aren't trapped in a straight line? I really don't think so! It’s pure magic. So, here’s the deal! You’ll see the bakery on the left and the hair salon right on the right. Just head down a bit toward that public parking garage, then look for the intersection just to the right of the high-rise building. There’s a wooden fence on the right side, too. And that should do it! Keep learning! It’s all about that constant growth. Honestly, I was just thinking about this while grabbing my morning coffee—you can never truly stop being a student of the world. Every little bit helps! Out in the field, right where the action happens!
If that hadn't happened, I’d be stuck somewhere totally lost by now! Seriously.

Well, that would be some pretty solid advice if I actually knew my left from my right! 🙈
I honestly have to stop and figure out which hand I'm writing with just to get my bearings on which side is which. 🙈

jadetrucker43 said:Is this really your first post back after dropping all the way back to zero? 😬

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Oh man... looks like you're starting from scratch all over again. 😁

mistywolf17 said:Poor old America. We’re back at zero again. 🤣 Honestly, I can’t help it—I just find the whole thing hilarious! 😳

Come on, admit it—someone is doing this on purpose! 😁

Jacob Foster11 said:Look, just take a breath. mistywolf17 was actually pretty clear about what the issue is here. Just hang tight while things get sorted out and please stop trolling.

Honestly, he's just posting for the sake of engagement. 😁