Posts by velvetskipper11

So, like the title says—this is my message, my wish, and my commentary for driftingtinker.

Are you banning me from politics forever now?
And what’s with the ban from the ban corner? What kind of move is that?

Just as a side note, I sent this so-called "moderator" a DM telling him that his behavior regarding the topics he manages is frankly ignorant—which is an objective fact. When we were discussing entrepreneurship through a woke lens, he jumped in with comments claiming that woke ideology isn't about returning private companies to the hands of "the people," followed by an insinuation that the woke movement isn't actually concerned with redefining marriage.
If this "moderator" thinks those aren't targets of woke ideology, then fine—maybe he can explain to me what actually is.

It’s blindingly obvious to any casual user on this forum that he hasn't the slightest clue about the topics he’s supposed to be moderating.

I honestly don't get the mission of this forum anymore, other than providing a platform where a moderator like driftingtinker protects propaganda at the expense of the hardworking class, acting against all logic, reason, and common sense.

Posts filled with completely insane claims that lack any shred of evidence—
like that claim during the woke debate suggesting gay marriage "saves" heterosexual marriage, despite every statistic proving the exact opposite—
are, by any decent standard, just straight-up lies.
Yet, they stay up, while anyone deemed "unsuitable" gets deleted under various pretexts.

The only conclusion I can draw is that some people here aim to protect falsehoods and, more importantly, prevent the debunking of mainstream dogmas that are nothing more than basic misanthropy. Eventually, all the nonsense in this world comes to light, and that includes those who stifled open discussion and the exchange of ideas.
There’s nothing noble or worthwhile about sucking up to elites or protecting ignorance and condescension—which is exactly what driftingtinker does with his notoriously biased "moderation."

Go ahead, driftingtinker—wipe this post too. Show off the full extent of your "tough guy" persona.😁

So, if you actually speak out against violence, sexual assault, bombings, street shootings, or ghettoization, suddenly you’re intolerant and part of the far-right.
Labeling people and using hate speech is always perfectly acceptable when it's coming from the left.
The second someone calls for personal responsibility, they’re immediately branded a radical right-winger.

Let’s be honest—this "right-wing" victory in Sweden is pathetic and clumsy. It’s questionable whether it even counts as right-wing at this point. The fact remains that two million idiots in Sweden voted for a political option that has essentially dismantled their country in just a few years. Apparently, they enjoy being victimized and having gangs run the streets—they'll happily pay for it out of their own pockets. It’s pure misery.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if this coalition doesn't last more than a year. There simply isn't enough voter support to pull off the massive changes needed to actually drop the crime rate.
The Swedes don't want this, and they made that loud and clear after voting overwhelmingly for the socialists; the entire north is red, and those red areas have only strengthened since 2018. It’s just a matter of time before this government collapses.

Things aren't looking great for us in the European Union either. Take Germany, for example—the other day they released an Afghan who raped an 11-year-old girl. But instead of deporting him, they’re showering him with "love" in the hopes he’ll be rehabilitated. How wonderful. All that talk about women's and children's rights is just dead ink on paper; as long as you can claim refugee status, you can get away with assaulting little girls. That’s the kind of society we’ve built, and that’s exactly what we’re going to get. ☕

So, these new bags they're making us buy for mixed waste—are we talking biodegradable here?

Hannah Stewart said:Have you all heard the news? John Doe has been appointed as the director of the Department of City Planning! I suppose there’s a genuine chance we might actually see a solid new Department of City Planning plan come to fruition now. Honestly, this might just be the best bit of news we've had since the elections.😍

Anyone got a few links to his previous projects or work?
Thanks.

Harold Phillips54 said:Oh, please, stop talking. You NYC folks don't have to deal with this. I actually got a threatening phone call from my local Waste Management rep the other day. He basically told me if I didn't put my mixed waste bin out for the next collection, I’d be fined. Apparently, their records show I haven't put it out in two months, even though I'm supposed to do it at least once every couple of months.
And I’m such a stickler—I sort everything perfectly. I even peel the paper labels off the bags; if I can't peel them, I just cut them off with scissors. I separate the paper part of bread bags from the plastic film, cut up packaging made of different materials, sort it all, and crush everything down to save space... everything else goes into recycling, so there’s hardly anything left for the mixed waste. And now they want to fine me? Fine. So, I just stuffed a bunch of random stuff in there to bulk it up, threw it in the bin, and now I'm just waiting. If they want to play that game, let them.

Usually, they’re actually pretty good—on time, every time, and most often right on the dot.

It might feel pointless sometimes, but it isn't. Change starts with the individual. We don't know each other, but your post really hits home for me, and I'm proud of people like you.
Personally, I think you should send them an email, even if they never bother to read it. If enough people reach out, maybe they'll eventually realize that in this city and this country, there are conscientious citizens who actually care—people who exist outside of this insane bureaucracy that demands trash.

Then there's the whole zero-waste movement where people live producing absolutely no waste. You wouldn't last a week in New York City trying that.
I'm going to send them an email myself, just to let them know such a thing exists and to ask what they plan to do about those "lunatics."

Sam Alvarez4 said:rename this thread.
Instead of conspiracy theories, let's call it: the septic tank.

Look—if something is labeled as conspiracy theories, then by definition, we’re talking about conspiracy theories. Questioning the validity of testing has been part of the conversation from day one. Acting shocked that someone would scrutinize testing is just a waste of breath—honestly, it's like being surprised when someone questions the weather. Especially since, outside of the skeptic circles, there are several other threads dedicated exclusively to testing protocols. That's point one.

Secondly, the moderation here is either non-existent or poorly handled. Given the subject matter, people are going to clash—but the insults stem from fundamental political and moral disagreements, not personal attacks. No one is bringing up gender, race, religion, or any of those irrelevant personal details.
People who debunk fake news actually contribute to the discussion. However, this particular user is just using this thread as a platform to vent his blatant frustration and hatred toward women. Since conspiracy theorists are already branded as "easy targets," he knows this is probably the only corner of the internet where he can find support without getting banned—and clearly, his crony thinks this whole post is hilarious.

In my view, this thread is practically a mirror of society—a historical record, really. All these doubts and uncertainties find their voice right here. You think it's a septic tank, but I think you're missing the bigger picture. Time will tell—especially considering how many "conspiracies" have actually turned out to be reality. You know that better than anyone.

Thanks to the mods for stepping in. See you over in the Conspiracy Theories section!

Post #9253 in Searching for Reasons or Conspiracy Theories Vol. 8 on the Coronavirus subforum.

So, you permanently banned me during the pandemic because I was telling the truth, yet you’re perfectly fine letting this slide:

Chuck Norris says: Check out this post
"Who cares about vaccine risks? One night with a girl from Miami is enough—whoever survives can talk... You go to bed a healthy person and wake up with five different diagnoses! So far we know about COVID and HPV, but only God knows what other garbage she's carrying given how much she hates getting tested."

And you've already turned a blind eye to threats involving sexual violence and firearms.
Just so we're clear, I intend to report this to both the police and the ACLU.

It's disgusting. This kind of blatant misogyny is rare to see, and it's even worse coming from a site like Reddit that actually encourages this kind of hate speech.
Maybe once people start reporting you to various federal agencies for spreading hate, you'll finally get the hint.
Not to mention the constant way you guys look down on our neighboring countries as being "lesser" or "backward"—even from the moderators themselves.
You should probably compile all of this, though after the stunt you're pulling now, you aren't even worth the clicks!

I’m curious about the logic behind how you decide to delete posts.

It makes sense to me if you delete a post that's exposing the ruling oligarchy, but I don't get why you're pulling posts where someone is just objectively reporting news about other countries.
For instance, if I’m in a thread titled "How other nations are handling the corona crisis" and I post news that the Democratic Party in Vienna is planning to introduce a 2.5G rule—what exactly is controversial about that?

Thanks in advance for the explanation!

Amanda Hughes37 said:What do you mean "exactly opposite"... I’m following every single guideline provided, and so are the kids. We’ve been playing cards with our godparents—there are four of us from two different households.

Everything is strictly by the book.

Given how she lives her life, you're better off just sticking to the rules if you want to keep your sanity intact...

Of course people do that.
The way you play—your card game follows the regulations, so I don't see why that would be an example. This other person hangs out with five or six friends—now *that* isn't following the rules, and that's what gets you penalized.
The restrictions just aren't normal.
Just because they're being enforced selectively or hardly anyone actually pays the fine doesn't mean things can't change at any second. Some idiot could report you while you're playing your cards, and then what? Would you really be fine with getting slapped with a couple thousand dollars in fines?
Kids aren't training properly, practical lessons aren't happening right, the rules change constantly—what's allowed today might be banned tomorrow—and yet this woman above is living in her own little universe, daring to lecture us about ignoring the measures. If the measures are so great, why isn't she following them? She acts like they don't even exist and then claims everything is fine because of it. Would she actually be okay if she had read this scandalous set of regulations and actually stuck to them?

stormymarlin12 said:Seriously, what is so wrong with playing cards with three buddies you already hang out with?
Or heading out on a little road trip with five or six close friends?
How on earth is that "violating" the headquarters' recommendations?
We aren't talking about throwing some massive blowout party with fifty people, are we?

It’s not like you’re committing a felony just because you grabbed a coffee with some pals or hung out for a bit!

HELLO???
How many people from different households were actually allowed to hang out during Christmas, for instance?
What are you even rambling about?
Is what you're doing actually legal under current restrictions? Do you even understand English? Go read the rules—socializing is limited to a maximum of two (TWO) households, not five or six. Good grief, what is your IQ?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/guidance/recommendations/index.html

Look at everything that’s been shut down. Are your kids playing basketball or something, so everything is just fine? Is it? How long have all those kids who play organized sports been unable to attend practice? What about the gyms?

No, seriously—are you trying to make me look crazy? You, who aren't following the rules, are sitting here acting wise and claiming everything is perfectly fine. You're even insisting that in-person classes are running normally and at full capacity when that’s clearly not true. Just go check on the medical students over at Johns Hopkins.
Where do you find these lunatics? Have you completely lost touch with reality?

stormymarlin12 said:Are you kidding me?

The hotels aren't closed (and right now, neither are the restaurants or cafes with outdoor seating).
Hair salons, auto shops, nail techs—none of them are closed. The wealthy folks are out there living life like everything is totally normal.
And contractors? They’re out on calls just like always.

Give me a break!!!
So you're telling me San Francisco is packed with tourists, everything is running exactly like it did before the pandemic, and medical practices are operating at full capacity just like they were pre-crisis???
Are you saying every newspaper, every news station, and every laid-off worker is just lying through their teeth?
All the statistics, the unemployment spikes—it's all just make-believe?

Seriously though, what world are you living in?

Around here, restaurants are basically dead. You can't even sit inside. Our prom dinner was canceled because of this, and now they've opened a few tables outside—they're running at maybe 30% capacity max.
Hotel owners are reporting that they're mostly getting business travelers, and even then, it's usually just one night per person. Occupancy rates are pathetic, and bookings can be canceled at any second. But in your head, everything is "normal." How can things be "normal" given all the restrictions, social distancing, and constant disinfecting? Really?
Medical students at the university in Washington, D.C., were supposed to spend an entire year rotating at the Ridge—they barely got a few hours! — So, everything's "normal," right?

Seriously though, what world are you living in?

stormymarlin12 said:Vocational schools still have regular in-person practical training, at least down in San Diego

AHA, so even with every restaurant and hotel shuttered, chefs and servers are just out there doing hands-on training? No issues with internships over the last year?
San Diego sounds like a miracle land. Honestly, I’m happy for them.

In San Diego, tradespeople don't see a dip in work, no contractors claim they won't take responsibility if someone gets sick, and plumbers just head out to jobsites with their crews like nothing happened?
Great, let's just move all the kids there then.

Students are sitting there alone in their desks—and honestly, being forced to wear masks isn't even the worst part, especially toward the end of the day—but now high schools are getting hit with notices about inspections because they aren't following "safety protocols" strictly enough. For instance, in Charleston, they’re switching back to remote learning, despite the fact that there isn't even a single case of COVID in the schools.
People are reaching a breaking point—both teachers and students alike—because the CDC keeps dropping these mandates without any actual justification. It’s as if they think face-to-face education is completely worthless, making it perfectly acceptable to just run wild and harass kids and the entire school system with these erratic whims. It’s unbelievable.

And they have the nerve to threaten schools with penalties, acting like these institutions are multi-billion dollar corporations—like those big pharma companies they seem to adore. They don't stop to ask how much unpaid time and personal resources people have poured into making this chaotic mess of a system actually work. Instead of making things easier for the kids, they’ve decided to opt for a little bit of terror.

Basically, schools are living under the thumb of a quasi-expert group that cares more about statistics than actual medicine, showing zero concern for human well-being or health. I actually took a moment to Google the official reasoning behind forcing certain groups back to online classes, and here's the quote: "Based on the opinion provided by the CDC, remote learning is considered an acceptable way to maintain education for certain age groups, given that a significant number of students and staff are currently in isolation or self-isolation. By transitioning to 'Model C,' we reduce daily travel via public transit, thereby decreasing overcrowding on buses." So, according to these idiots, forcing vocational students into online learning is a reasonable move? What exactly are they thinking? All to prevent potential crowds on a bus? It's pure incompetence, and these clueless people are destroying an entire generation.

Maybe some epidemiologist reading this can answer one question: Do you realize that not every school is a prep academy? Have you ever even heard of a vocational school? How on earth is online learning "appropriate" for someone training to be a chef or an auto mechanic? Don't you think these kids have suffered enough from your reckless destruction of the economy, and now you're stripping away their actual education too?

It's just a complete devaluation of education. You're disrupting children's stability and routines, harassing parents and teachers, and threatening underfunded schools—the ones barely scraping by—with fines, all just to reduce bus traffic. Is that supposed to be normal? 🤦 They are absolutely insane.

copperharbor59 said:I am genuinely curious to know if your children have experienced any actual issues after wearing masks in their classrooms?
Just speaking from experience... what are they telling you?

Oh, they absolutely love them. They want to wear them to sleep too—actually, one isn't enough, they're asking for two or three at a time, 24/7. And honestly, they've never had more fun than now that everyone is masked up. It's like a non-stop costume party every single day instead of just once a year. They’re probably hoping to take the masks with them to the grave.

Nicholas King said:Honestly, it’s just exhausting—this colleague drops three different links, and what do we get? The first one is some tedious comparison of various mask types, the second dwells on FFP2 masks that absolutely nobody is forcing on children, and then the last two just wander off into subjective side effects—purely matters of perception, really. There isn't a single word mentioned regarding actual, severe health threats or any genuine psychological distress in kids.

I don't even see the point in going into a long-winded explanation here; I suppose she feels she has Robert Koch on her side, along with heaven knows who else.

There's really nothing to explain here. You aren't even in a position to be explaining anything. You have zero evidence to back up these insane claims.
Unless, of course, you have some peer-reviewed scientific paper proving your theory that masks are actually good for your health? Do you honestly think an OSHA manual suggests workers should wear masks indefinitely without breaks? WTF?
And I am certainly not your "colleague"—if my university had handed me a degree based on your logic, I’d burn mine immediately.

Everything you wrote above is a lie. I never once mentioned "serious health threats or psychological distress in children." I stated that masks are harmful and backed it up with facts—which is common knowledge. But sure, go ahead and try to lecture me, even if you're too tired to do it properly now. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Go ahead and mask your own kids while they sleep. Since you believe masks are healthy, I’m sure you’re more than capable of such things—though I doubt the rest of the civilized world would agree.

Nicholas King said:Oh, please—why don't you do us all a favor and actually post a link to these "scientific proofs" you're so confidently citing?

Teachers aren't the ones forcing masks on children; rather, it is a collective decision made by the CDC, medical science and common sense—the very things you and your crowd seem to love invoking so enthusiastically.

And it isn't about protecting themselves, either—it's about protecting everyone as a whole.

In schools, and honestly everywhere else, we really shouldn't have to deal with people who casually toss out those "oh, that's just how it works in a marriage... excuse me, I mean school" type of nonsense—claiming it's somehow impossible for kids to follow epidemiological protocols because, well, kids are just... unpredictable or whatever.

First. 🤦

Look, just do me a favor—pop "effects of wearing masks on health" into Google. You’ll get plenty of scientific studies showing the damage to lung function, heart rate, body temperature, and so on. Honestly, you have to be incredibly dense not to see that this isn't a natural state for a human being. You're essentially putting up a barrier right where bacteria can build up in front of the respiratory system that delivers our oxygen. And without oxygen? Well, you die in ten minutes. Simple as that.
Look, being able to breathe without restriction is the alpha and omega of life. Personally, I don't need a stack of scientific studies to tell me that—if you do, though, I’d suggest running a little experiment at home. It’s pretty easy to do on your own.

I just finished digging through this study on the NCBI database—basically a deep dive into how various respiratory issues and systemic inflammation play out during viral outbreaks. It’s a heavy read, but the data is pretty clear: we aren't just looking at localized lung problems; there's a massive, interconnected web between respiratory distress and broader inflammatory responses throughout the body. The researchers spent quite a bit of time analyzing how certain biomarkers spike—it’s that classic "cytokine storm" scenario where the body’s own defense system starts acting like a loose cannon. It reminds me of those old OSHA reports I used to skim back when I worked in industrial safety—sometimes the very thing meant to protect you ends up being the biggest liability if the settings aren't exactly right. A few takeaways from the paper: — The correlation between specific inflammatory markers and severe outcomes is statistically significant—not just a coincidence. — There's a noticeable pattern in how different age groups react—the immune response isn't a monolith. — The implications for long-term recovery are worth noting—this isn't always a "get in, get out" kind of illness. It’s a solid piece of science, though it’s definitely not light reading for a Friday afternoon. If you have the patience for dense methodology and complex statistical modeling, it’s worth the time. Just don't expect any easy answers—science usually prefers to leave us with more questions than we started with.

I’ve been digging through this research paper on pandemic modeling—specifically looking at how infectious diseases spread through social networks. It’s dense stuff, but there are some interesting takeaways regarding how we predict the next big outbreak. The core idea revolves around contact patterns and how much "noise" exists within a community during a crisis. Basically, if you don't account for how people actually interact—not just the theoretical math, but the real-world chaos of moving through a city like Chicago or New York—your models are going to be off. They tend to overestimate the speed of transmission because they assume everyone is equally likely to bump into everyone else. In reality, our social circles are much tighter and more fragmented. There's also a heavy focus on the role of super-spreaders. It isn't always about how many people you meet, but *who* those people are and how often they move between different social clusters. It’s a bit like how one bad flu season in a single high school can derail an entire county's health metrics. It’s a solid read if you have the patience for the heavy statistical lifting, but it serves as a necessary reality check for anyone who thinks a simple formula can predict human behavior. Mathematics is great, but humans are messy.

https://link.springer.com/article/10...92-020-01704-y

Before they even started pushing FFP masks, the Robert Koch Institute had instructions right there on their website—basically saying you could only wear them for a set amount of time before needing a break.
Similar guidelines regarding mask usage are standard components of any OSHA training course. Basically—you aren't supposed to wear them indefinitely, and anyone with half a brain knows that. So, I honestly don't see how anyone could argue that having kids wear masks for an entire class period followed by just a brief break is a viable strategy. Especially when they're essentially wearing them all day long.
The Robert Koch Institute just updated their guidelines on FFP respirators—standard stuff, really. It’s basically a breakdown of how these masks function and when you actually need them versus when you're just breathing through layers of unnecessary fabric. They lay out the technical specs for different levels of protection, which is useful if you're looking at OSHA standards or just trying to figure out what to grab at CVS. There's a lot of talk about filtration efficiency and fit—because let's face it, a mask that leaks around the nose is basically just a fancy chin strap. It’s pretty clinical, as expected. No fluff, just the data on how much particulate matter actually gets blocked. If you're someone who likes to overanalyze every piece of health advice, this is your new rabbit hole. Personally, I think most people overcomplicate it, but hey, if you want to read the deep science on why one filter works better than another, there it is.

Fourth—I never once said teachers were forcing kids to wear masks. Not anywhere. My issue was with that one user who’s celebrating the fact that her kids are wearing masks all day long just because she didn't catch a cold or the flu this year. That's not necessarily a win for her health—it's just a symptom of how much things have changed. Before the pandemic, if you caught a sniffle, you just dealt with it. You went to school, you went to work, you kept moving. Now? If you have a tiny cough, people look at you like you're carrying the plague and stay far away. People's behavior has shifted drastically, and it's not just about the masks being the reason she stayed healthy this season.

Fifth: And who exactly are "mine"? Are you talking about the Robert Koch Institute? Or maybe all those scientists from the dozens of studies I linked above—all those kids from that study in Vienna, or the ones who ended up filling out psychiatric wards in Vienna? If that’s what you mean, then YES, they are mine. I will always stand up for children who deserve a normal childhood and a decent education. You can go ahead and keep fighting to protect your own skin, but don't expect a round of applause—there's nothing noble about bowing down to irrational fears.

wanderingbadger44 said:It’s not everyone, really—just a handful of people. And because the media loves to spotlight those specific professors on Teacher Appreciation Day, they start spinning these stories about how educators are basically working for free, trading their salaries for nothing more than a kid's smile or a hug.

As for the rest of us, we're just trying to make a living.

Honestly, I couldn't care less if some kids find the safety measures ridiculous. In my classroom, they'll follow the rules and wear their masks, period.

I haven't caught so much as a sniffle or the flu all year. Long live the masks!

People like this definitely shouldn't be working in schools.

My mom’s been teaching at her school for 30 years—30 years—and I don't think she's caught so much as a sniffle once. So, honestly? This isn't about anyone else; it's a "you" problem. If you're getting sick every single year, your immune system is clearly struggling—God knows what kind of lifestyle you're leading if that's the case. And then, on top of that, you want to force kids into masks just so you can feel safe? We already know the science shows that's harmful both physically and mentally. It's just a weak excuse to shield yourself at their expense. Good grief. 🤦

People should definitely be required to pass a psych test before landing a job at a school. They ought to start on fixed-term contracts for the first few years—just enough time to see if the role actually fits their mental state and emotional intelligence levels.

So, this guy’s signature basically claims all Americans are idiots, yet the mods are sitting there insisting it doesn't qualify as hate speech 🤣 🤣🤣

Just brilliant 🙂

This isn't just a movie—it's a masterpiece.

An epic love story that doubles as a tribute to female strength and human integrity.

I’m honestly speechless. Everything about it hits—the acting, the script, the whole damn thing... it's perfect.