Posts by Kenneth Perez2

Honestly, I’m a bit baffled that there isn't a straightforward option—like sorting by evaluated value 🤔

I can't really dig into the files right this second, but regardless of what I was thinking at the time, I can't recall if I sorted based on columns containing calculated results or just the raw data... and was I even using Microsoft Excel, Open / LibreOffice, or something else entirely 🤷
Again, my request is pretty basic, so I'm left wondering if there's some setting within Excel itself that handles how everything gets sorted 🤔

Maybe someone who has spent more time digging through this will chime in; it seems almost unbelievable that there isn't a logical way to do this.

There’s a reason people keep telling you to SELECT ALL DATA.
It isn’t just about the specific cells you want to rearrange; it’s about the underlying data those formulas rely on.

Think about it: if you have names in Column A and generated values in Column B created via formulas, you aren't actually going to get a meaningful sort if the content of those Column B cells remains static regardless of how you move things around.

That’s why you need to select the source cells as well as the results before hitting sort—that "select the whole table" advice exists for a reason.

If you only highlight A and B, the sort won't behave the way you expect. If you highlight every single column involved in the calculation, it works perfectly. I tested this with a basic example; maybe I missed a nuance somewhere, but I'm fairly certain that's the logic.

If that still doesn't fix it, you're going to have to upload the spreadsheet somewhere. Trying to troubleshoot this purely from memory is a losing game if this suggestion doesn't clear things up.😉

Edit: There is an alternative approach, though it's more of a manual workaround. You could just do a copy + Paste Special and paste only the values. Of course, then you're left with nothing but raw numbers, and you lose all that nice automation.😉

My bad, I missed this one last time, but I’m definitely not letting it slide now.

IF irony is truly the issue here—then why hasn't the post been deleted? If it’s such a massive deal that some poor kid who doesn't know basic biology might get confused, then why leave it up at all? Who actually checks the reason behind a ban or a removal? Besides me, I guess. 🤣

Does anyone even read the additional explanations? (Well, besides me and a handful of others 😛).

If protecting those kids from misinformation is genuinely the priority, then just pull the controversial post. Honestly, whether it gets flagged or not doesn't change my mind. But you can't leave a thread active and then claim the ban happened because someone might misinterpret it. That logic doesn't hold water. The post is still right there. It can STILL be misinterpreted.

It makes zero sense.

Look, if you really think someone is dim enough to fall for a story about scabies—and you're flagging the author for spreading misinformation—then the entire post NEEDS to go. And so do the comments attached to it (the ones that jumped in specifically to clarify things for people who actually bother to read the fine print, while those who think the whole thing is just a lie... well, if they want to live in ignorance, let them ☕).

It’s fascinating to me how something like this stays up despite the reasoning provided for the ban, yet things get scrubbed that aren't even harmful—like when someone gets flagged just for being stubborn and ignoring a moderator.

And frankly, why isn't that *idiot* getting flagged for trolling (by your own definition)? It seems like people get flagged just as often for making mindless posts when they start their own threads. You know, the "I slept with two girls" type of nonsense. That doesn't mean you can't have a decent discussion. But if the second one is considered trolling, then the first one is too. It's equally moronic. I don't have better words for certain posts or authors who find it impossible to scroll back three pages or, heaven forbid, use Google.

Also, please bring back that disclaimer; I have a feeling it was here once before and somehow vanished. 🤔 'If you're old enough to be sleeping around, you're old enough to see a doctor.' 😬

I think, first and foremost, someone finally needs to clarify that what you all collectively label as "trolling" usually isn't actually trolling.

Off-topic—yeah, all five of them. The entire chat is off-topic. Honestly, you could just change the reason listed on a ban/warning to "off-topic/chat" instead of bringing up spam.

Spam? Spam is an advertisement (generally speaking, some kind of ad, maybe a chain letter if you really stretch the definition), unsolicited, with no way to opt out, and sent without our consent. You should check the law—the FCC regulations, if I recall correctly; I don't know the exact number, but I spent a long time digging through them a while back to point out to people exactly what they can and cannot do regarding advertising.

A troll. A troll is someone who systematically provokes, mocks, or—to put it bluntly—messes with your head. A skilled troll knows how to do it with gloves on.

A joking post isn't inherently trolling. Trolling is when someone injects off-topic content specifically to provoke, when someone mocks others, or when someone disrupts a discussion because they feel compelled to resort to *ad hominem* attacks.

On one hand, things are treated casually, but then everyone gets slapped with the exact same label. People start arguing, saying, "I haven't made a single insulting post." Well, yeah, because it’s easier to just call everything trolling. And since basic off-topic chatter is being lumped in with trolling here, it’s obvious that the "troll" label carries no weight—it becomes meaningless.

Trolls are essentially the scum of the internet; they disrupt discussions and turn them into their own personal playgrounds.

In any case, a troll is an exhausting person.

Come on, let’s finally call insults and off-topic posts by their real names. There is such a thing as trolling, certainly, but don't try to soften things like "off-topic" when what's actually happening is an insult or trolling. Yes, trolling also includes throwing in internal flame wars, or flame wars in general.

I mean, you can insist on calling an apple an orange if you want, but then there's no point in wondering why the system fails if subtle mockery and disrupting the flow "with gloves on" is allowed, while only those too dim-witted to play the game skillfully end up getting penalized.

It isn't a problem at all to avoid a dictatorship. In fact, quite the opposite. The issue is that rules need to be applied consistently. It shouldn't be the case where someone gets a warning and a post deleted on one thread, while for the exact same nonsense, someone else gets nothing and the post stays—even if that post is mocking or outright insulting.

You can't have a quality discussion if people are constantly making jokes at others' expense. Joking for the sake of a laugh belongs in private sub-groups anyway, because a third party reading the thread won't understand the internal context.

But again, we come back to the starting point. Moderators MUST lead by example.
You can't expect the community to behave one way while the mods behave another. In that sense, there shouldn't be any difference in how users are treated based on what they're accused of.

If a mod screws up, if a veteran user screws up, or if a new user screws up—everyone should be dealt with equally. And ideally, the discipline should remain public rather than just having the posts deleted.
Only transparency restores faith in the system.

This will be my last word on this topic for a while. Those who understood my point, understood it. Further lecturing is pointless. I'm not the owner, so I can't dictate what needs to be done or how to fix it. I can only say what worked and what didn't on various other forums I've visited.

A moderator who thinks they are God ruins the forum. Moderating is a volunteer position, but it is still a job.

Africa - it’s not even about those two people.

The real issue here is that I am seeing a pattern of injustice.
I am systematically observing moderators being insulting.
A moderator gets hit with a red card for being incredibly offensive, yet they get to keep their position?! 😲

I don't need moderator privileges to see what’s happening right before a post gets nuked. Please, just don't insult my intelligence.

My point is that moderators and admins shouldn't have any reason to be insulting users in the first place.

If the official policy is to remove trolls, then shouldn't those people actually be removed too, right?

Look—take Persephone, take The Euclid Case, take Ex Anais, and take my situation with Yildirim part one, and now this... do I really have to go digging through every single post just to prove how these moderators behave and why it isn't okay?

No, I don't have deleted posts, but I'm certain there's plenty of material left to find.

I mean, they were straight-up insulting users, and some of us still remember that clearly. Then the posts would just vanish. Like they were punished. Fine, but the insults didn't stop. As far as I can tell, whatever "punishment" was handed out didn't actually achieve anything.

A community where mods and admins feel entitled to insult its users isn't a healthy community. It just isn't, damn it.

@ hollowviper97 the owner appoints an admin just so they don't have to deal with the dirty work themselves 😬
I know this firsthand, because I actually served as an admin for an owner who wanted to dodge "that kind of work." But we made sure to maintain order through sheer consistency—applying rules strictly and predictably, whether we were dealing with a brand-new user, a veteran, or a fellow mod. We did our best to stabilize the atmosphere during that time.
A moderator has no business insulting users. An admin has even less right to do so.

I get it; sometimes people just snap. A moderator’s job is to exercise restraint, or to decide that someone is simply too toxic to be allowed on a specific sub-forum or board.

And honestly, users snap too when they see blatant injustice. You have to account for that.

The goal should be to actually resolve the situation.

Don't just constantly hide behind phrases like "we'll look into it" or "we're watching."

Where are the actual results?

I realize that when a user loses their cool, they often end up looking just as bad as whatever triggered them. But that requires the wisdom of an admin to step back and see what actually caused the explosion. Things happen, and things get messy, and I agree—you shouldn't go in swinging a stick immediately. But you also can't let certain people terrorize others and then act shocked when those people finally fight back.

I thought I was being clear enough. Is there actually going to be any consistency here, or is the reputation of mods and admins acting like untouchable gods—surrounded by a tiny circle of nepotistic favorites—not just a reputation, but the reality?

Are the moderators and admins ever going to start treating users with basic decency?
Honestly, it’s impossible not to notice when they turn on one of their own, behaving with such blatant disrespect and vitriol. It doesn't have to be a direct attack on me for me to see it and realize that this isn't how you run a community. If you want a healthy environment, this isn't it.

Look, I know I can walk away. Unlike some people, I’m fully aware of my options. I’m not hiding behind "freedom of speech" or any other nonsense; this is a private platform. But I find myself wondering: I read the rules, I follow them, yet I watch everyone else ignore them and I just end up feeling foolish. What is the point of having equal rules if they aren't applied equally?
Sure, rules are supposed to be flexible—that’s how they work—but isn't it telling that when several people point out the exact same issue, management just shrugs and says, "No, you're just interpreting things wrong"?

When a troll acts up, the staff calls them a troll. Fine, whatever. But the moment you tell one, "Okay, that's enough, back off," suddenly you're the one being targeted.
Do you honestly believe you're doing a good job by coddling trolls while punishing the people who call them out?

It really makes you wonder: does Reddit, as a corporate entity, actually want a sea of trolls, or do they actually want a community of users?
Do trolls bring in the revenue? Is the only metric that matters the total number of accounts?
If that's the case, wouldn't it be more efficient for the mods to just create a few thousand bot accounts? At least then they wouldn't have to moderate them, and they could still hit their engagement targets. 🤷

I love it when people just declare there’s nothing left to say once they’ve finished criticizing the management and shutting down the topic...

This is my response to the thread about what exactly is wrong with this site. It gave me some things to chew on. 😬

One word: nepotism. Second: inconsistency. Third: double standards.
Sure, this platform is private property, but let me ask you something—is one troll really worth more than a handful of decent users?
Why are the regulars getting stepped on while the trolls get a pat on the back? 🤷>
Just so nobody gets their feelings hurt?
Why is "polite" insults allowed? How is that supposed to be constructive discussion? People turn around and lecture me on morality, yet they'll claim they haven't experienced a single real thing in their lives. And then the punishment is just having to admit you wrote something, whereas on another thread, if a mod pulls someone's data, it's considered totally fine.

Yes, since this is a private forum, you can permaban anyone without a shred of guilt. And that is exactly what happens. It is Fascinating, though, how the bans don't happen when actual questions are being asked; instead, a hundred excuses are manufactured just so the troll doesn't feel offended. 🤣

Neither the mods nor the admins should ever allow users to be insulted and then call it "discussion."
We all have opinions about the people we see around here all the time, but if the mods and admins aren't setting the standard, what are we even expecting?
You reap what you sow. Reddit used to have a reputation for being a breeding ground for spam, garbage, nepotism, and cliques. I joined, took a look around, and thought the situation had improved. It's Fascinating how much a person can realize in just a few months.

I personally saw "The Persephone Case" right before the posts were deleted. I didn't have time to save them because I refreshed the page to see what on earth was happening—the posts were gone, and I couldn't even see the reason for the red card. I remember the "justifications" regarding reputation. It is Fascinating how some people have a reputation, while others can never seem to earn one. 🤣

I also followed "The Euclid Case" quite closely and caught a few posts before they were wiped. That was a case where both moderators were very confidently shouting, "Now we've shown you!" The guy wasn't hiding anything—he actually left an AD stating he was married. But then came the lynching, accusing him of daring to tell a story about being happy when it wasn't with his wife, essentially painting him as some jerk trying to slide into someone else's bed. 🤦
Isn't it sad when the mods join in on the lynching? If they wanted to point out a "potential problem," they could have simply written, "Um, aren't you married?" Just a little nudge to remind everyone on the thread who they were talking about.
On the other hand, is it even necessary? I got reprimanded for commenting on a person rather than their post. Why are mods allowed to comment on people and even insult them, while I or any other user isn't allowed to? Well, I guess some other users can.

I don't need moderator privileges to be online. 🥳 I don't need to be a mod for my friend to be online and spam my inbox with potential nonsense. It is Fascinating how much of it has been piling up lately.

But the truth is, I've personally wondered where this forum is heading several times over the last month. My conclusion is that it isn't going anywhere, and I'll be moving further and further away from it.
It went from a place where I enjoyed spending time to a place that, in a very short window, became somewhere where you can no longer find any rational explanation to justify certain actions.

I’ve spent time acting as both a moderator and an admin on several different forums over the years, covering all sorts of topics. I know firsthand just how thankless that role can be. But I also know this: the teams I was part of always aimed for best practices; we tried to be the gold standard. And I’ll be the first one to say—don't disrespect the mod.
But let’s be real, I can't exactly defend a moderator when they're being a complete jerk to a user. I just can't. I have no patience for double standards.

When a moderator or an admin starts insulting forum members, even if they try to wrap it up in polite packaging, it creates a logical fallacy where people assume that behavior is permitted. It isn't. Not for everyone. Apparently, some people get a pass while others don't.
I haven't been able to find any consistent pattern as to why certain behaviors are tolerated for some individuals and not others. All I've found is a massive pile of contradictions.

Isn't it somewhat symptomatic that so many "exemplary users" end up getting banned or silenced because of a single individual? The reasoning usually goes: "No, no, no, this person is actually right. We can't punish them because what they said wasn't technically against the rules; the way you interpreted it is your own problem. Sure, they troll a little, and maybe they bend the rules occasionally, but who doesn't?"
And then comes the classic: "We're looking into it." I don't see anyone taking months to ban someone who calls out a troll, yet I see cases being "under review" for months on end.

Is it like when the news reports a lunatic driving the wrong way on a major highway, and some guy in his car just starts yelling, "Who cares about one guy? There are hundreds of us!"? ☕

In principle, I’m on the same page as Nicholas King. I might not agree with every single thing he says, but there is something deeply fascinating about how some people are constantly told to "just deal with it, ignore them, let the fool be," while that very same fool gets patted on the back. Then, once someone finally hits their breaking point, suddenly it's time for a "fair" judgment.
Yeah right. Fair.

I remember being given that classic excuse: "He wasn't spitting on you, he was just attacking your opinion." That kind of justification really stuck with me. Because if that's the case, what am I, if not my opinions?
Then comes the follow-up: "Well, you insult others too; everyone does it." I love those casual, half-hearted insults tossed around. Believe it or not, we don't all behave the same way. Some people actually have the decency to respect the house rules when they walk through the door. Others act like tough guys by trampling over them. And those first types—when they do break a rule, they won't deny they broke it, but they'll certainly argue that it isn't true that someone else didn't break it too.

It is fascinating, though, how much tolerance is extended to people lecturing or using veiled insults, yet the moment someone snaps, they are labeled the villain. At best, the original offender gets a slap on the wrist. It ends up looking pathetic compared to the repetitive nature of the actual offense.

A society that spends all its energy fighting for the rights of the aggressor while ignoring the victim isn't a healthy society.

Who wouldn't feel nauseous facing that kind of mindset? But probably not the aggressor, right? That's just how it goes. It doesn't come naturally to me to constantly hear about the "rights" of the bully—how they're "misunderstood" or "socially maladjusted" or whatever—while the victim's experience is reduced to a shrug or a "well, maybe they should have just watched their tone."

The answer to the question in the title? It leads nowhere. Much like the state of things in this country.
I suppose the goal is to cultivate an army of trolls who specialize in passive-aggressive insults, rather than having users who, for the 236th time, try to help a frightened girl asking, "will it hurt the first time?"

There’s a spot over on Broadway—second floor, glass display case, second aisle—that carries both knives and pliers from Swiss Army Knife.

Same deal for Swiss Army Knife and a whole bunch of other high-quality blades if you're interested. 😉

As for those other specific items you're hunting for, I honestly haven't a clue where they might be hiding.

Is this story actually credible if I’m talking about my own tooth rather than a friend's? 🤔

Honestly, I’m happy if you had a great experience and everything is working perfectly for you, but that’s just my take—regardless of whose hands were involved. To be blunt, I have a bit of a grudge against the name Azinović.

They aren't the only ones who missed issues on certain teeth, either. A friend of mine saw two different dentists, and both of them insisted "everything looks fine," yet she was still in constant pain. It clearly wasn't fine; there ended up being one large filling and a couple of smaller ones, plus a root canal, I think.
There are dentists who do nothing but pull teeth and move straight to prosthetics, then there are those who won't even give you anesthesia, and others who just yell at their patients. On the flip side, some explain everything clearly, while others make you terrified of the very concept of dentistry. Some actually help you overcome that fear...
It’s a mixed bag out there. We all just need to find the one that works for us. 😉

Just because you haven't experienced it personally doesn't mean the story isn't true. 😉
At the end of the day, you and I are just two random people on the internet. I believe everyone should weigh the information they receive and then visit a few offices themselves to see what the doctors say during an exam. Personally, I’d probably go with whichever dentist seems to have the longest waiting list. 🤣

Yeah, I’ve been there too. Someone once told me, "Oh, everything is perfect," only for me to deal with a total disaster later when a cavity appeared under every single filling. 🤦

The "everything is fine" stories are actually the scariest to me, especially seeing how many people have been burned by those exact words. You might as well tell me I have a graveyard in my mouth, patch it up, and *then* tell me everything is great. 😬

And as for that situation where a tooth hurts but you can't pinpoint which one it is? I have plenty of firsthand experience with that. It makes you feel so ridiculous when the only thing you can manage to say is "it hurts," and you can't even describe the sensation because there's no pattern to it, and you can't even replicate the conditions that trigger the pain. :/

A close friend of mine recently saw Azinović, and apparently, the guy claimed everything was perfectly fine with his teeth and couldn't see what the issue was. Meanwhile, my friend was in actual pain—though he couldn't pinpoint the exact spot. So, what does Azinović do? He "kills" a tooth using poison, and had to do it in two separate appointments because the tooth just wouldn't cooperate. Even after all that—X-rays, exams, the whole nine yards, and countless follow-ups—the pain stayed exactly the same. It turns out, when he went to a different dentist, they discovered the problem was actually a completely different tooth. Once that one was treated, the pain vanished. Now I’m left wondering if that tooth Azinović "killed" was even necessary to touch in the first place. The guy clearly has his work cut out for him; about ten teeth needed intervention, ranging from simple fillings to several that were so damaged they required root canals. To say the initial state was anything other than "everything is great" would be an understatement.

Personally, I get that mistakes happen. Diagnosing someone who can only say, "it hurts somewhere in there," isn't exactly easy. But a dentist shouldn't be telling a patient that "everything is perfect" when there's clearly work to be done, nor should a second doctor be left staring at a mouth in disbelief at how much visible damage exists. No matter how you look at it, having a decayed tooth isn't "super."😉
By the way, he didn't exactly say, "let's go ahead and pull the nerve"—you know, the way people usually put it. When it later came to light that he used actual chemicals to kill the tooth, my friend nearly lost it. He hadn't given permission for that kind of procedure, especially given the vague "I don't know what this is, let's just try this" vibe. Of course, anyone would want a second or third opinion before having a tooth essentially assassinated, especially since there's been this lingering bitter taste in his mouth, leading us to believe that the tooth might have been perfectly healthy to begin with.😢

So yeah, I’ve developed a bit of a grudge against the name Azinović. I truly hope you guys are actually doing okay and won't end up dealing with any "surprises" like this.

Much appreciated 😬

I’ve heard people talking about the idea of a partial ban on a subforum, and how one might actually be able to manipulate the system to get one. I’m curious, though—if someone were to successfully pull that off, what are the actual limitations involved? 😬

Specifically, my assumption is that you wouldn't be allowed to post in that specific section anymore, but would you still be able to read the threads or stay subscribed to them? And more importantly, could you eventually petition to have that "earned" ban lifted after a reasonable period has passed—rather than just asking for it to end in three days like, 🙂 "hey, can I come back 😬 now"?

Is there anything else a person should consider before attempting to play those kinds of games? 🤔

My thanks to whoever manages to provide some clarity first. 😬

slywolf45 said:Over the years, things have been added and tweaked constantly, but hardly anyone notices. Why? Because, let’s face it, almost nobody actually reads the rules. 😬 😉

I read them when I first joined; it never crossed my mind that this was some sacred text I needed to obsessively re-read just to make sure I hadn't missed a single comma. 🤷
Take AT&T, for example—they sent me a text recently about updating their terms of service.
When you send someone information—and I'm not saying everyone needs to send a Paul—but... look at the example below. 😉

dustyranger64 said:You two are talking past each other. It looks aggressive because it’s the only way to grab the attention of those old-school forum regulars who effectively "choose" not to see rule updates.
I can't think of any other way that’s both subtle and actually works.

Just start a new thread saying, "Hey guys, here's the update." 🤔
That would put a new timestamp on the right, and those of us who pay attention to the little notification icons would notice that something moved.

When I first saw THIS thread, my first thought was, "What kind of rules is this person talking about? Which kid changed what? I didn't see anything," 🤔, because honestly, I don't go digging through ancient threads or try to memorize exactly how a topic looked before it was marked as "read" just so I can spot the difference. 🤷

And I think we can all agree that I'm the type of user who follows the news and sticks to the rules. 🤷

Just hit reply on the thread and write, "Here are the changes," if anyone feels like doing it. It's clean, it's simple, and every user gets a clear timestamp of when the last reply happened.

Because seeing "Reloaded" without a date tells me the last post was from "July 5, 2009, at 3:56 AM," and I'll just assume it has nothing to do with me.

As for the actual wording, it seems perfectly fine to me. 👍 Aside from the minor gripe about the bullet points, the word "excessive" really saves it. 😬

My 2 cents...

Elizabeth Bishop4 said:Okay, so I went to check on my appointment today, and they told me I'm scheduled for April 2012. 😱

I’ve got this strange spot on my inner thigh that checks every single box for "bad news"—it changes color (red, purple, now it's colorless), it's irregular, the shape keeps shifting... I have one on my nose too (though that's been there since birth and is regular), one unusual one on my nipple, and one on my back.

I can't exactly sit around waiting a year just to get someone to look at this...

I am more than willing to shell out some cash to get this sorted quickly, because if things stay like this, I feel like I won't make it long enough to actually do anything with my life.

Does anyone have recommendations for a decent private clinic in NYC? And do they even perform histological analyses there?

Could someone please send me some info via PM as well? 😉

Is there anything more predictable than the way we cycle through these digital spaces? We drift from one topic to another, looking for some semblance of substance, only to find ourselves circling the same tired arguments. It’s almost rhythmic at this point, isn't it? Like watching a pendulum swing in an empty room—lots of movement, but ultimately staying exactly where it started. I sometimes wonder if we actually seek out new perspectives, or if we just prefer the comfort of our own echoes. Perhaps that's just the nature of things. kaže:
Where can I actually find some maple syrup around here? Does anyone know if places like Walmart or Target usually carry it, or am I going to have to hunt through a specialty grocer to find the good stuff? 😁

If memory serves me right, Target carries it. 🤔

Sam Grant5 said:Hey everyone, where can I pick up glitter glue, loose glitter, sequins, decorative ribbons, and stuff like that in the States? Looking for somewhere that won't break the bank and has everything in one spot. Thanks! 🙂

Take a look at Chemaco's website in Vicksburg—if they have one, give it a scan. I’ve heard some other spots mentioned too, like Perlica? Honestly, I can't remember if that was on Zvonimirova or Frankopans? But I wouldn't count on finding everything you're hunting for there. Chemaco might be worth a shot, though they don't exactly strike me as the budget option. Maybe try digging around on Google a bit more. You could check out those old Dream Workshop forums, assuming they haven't gone offline yet. If they're still up, there should be plenty of intel there; that’s where all the people into that specific kind of handiwork used to congregate. 😉

Daniel Newman14 said:Where can I find those heavy-duty plastic hangers? I feel like they’ve vanished off the face of the earth... all I see at Target or Walmart are those flimsy wooden ones or those thin, cheap plastic strips that snap if you even look at them wrong. I need something thicker and more substantial to handle my winter coats without everything sliding off or bending. If anyone knows where to track some down...

Walmart carries both those thin plastic ones and the thicker wooden variety; I can't say for certain if they have any heavy-duty plastic options in stock, though. If you’re looking for more variety, you know how it goes—sometimes when you're passing through that main plaza area near the old courthouse, there are always a couple of street vendors just hanging out selling hangers. You might get a better look there. Otherwise, I'd suggest checking out that shop on the north side of Wall Street—you pass the plaza, hang a right, then cut left. It’s tucked away past that upscale boutique. I think it’s called something like "Agri-Supply" or some similar hardware name.
That shop’s got a bit of everything—starts off with some basic tools at the front, then moves into all sorts of household supplies once you hit the aisles and the basement. It's one of those places where you go in for a single screwdriver and somehow walk out with half a garage full of hardware. Makes you wonder why we always feel the need to stock up on things we won't use for another three years, doesn't it?

Maybe try Offertissimi? It could work. They use a massive amount of plastic over there.
The names on the Town Square could just as easily have been anything else. I’ve noticed the wooden ones around, though I haven't spotted any plastic versions—not that it means they don't exist, it just means my memory isn't exactly what it used to be. Or perhaps I simply wasn't looking. Does anyone actually pay attention to these small details anymore? 😁