Posts by Jerry Robinson56

I would suggest attempting a driver update for your audio hardware first... alternatively, you could simply pick up a USB external sound card; that usually resolves the issue immediately.

hollowsailor5 said:Hey, I picked up an enforcement notice a few months back regarding some utility costs from an unpaid bill dating back forever, and I missed the deadline to pay it. Nothing has happened since then. Now that I actually have the funds to cover it, can I just use the original payment slip and pay the amount listed? Will that be enough to clear the debt, and is it even the best way to handle this? I want to make sure I don't pay it, only to have them hit my bank account for the exact same amount anyway...

If the motion for execution likely lands in February or March, the Decision would have been sent by the Court in January.

The most prudent course of action is to identify exactly who sent the notice, call them, or perhaps even visit their office in person to ascertain the total outstanding balance. Ask them to issue a new payment slip so you can settle it properly. Furthermore, there is always a possibility that they have tacked on additional fees they aren't actually entitled to, so you should demand a full itemized specification.
If they simply garnish your bank account, the IRS will take another $50 from you.

That is roughly how the process unfolds.

Typically, the integrated unit shuts itself down once you introduce an external component. This suggests the power supply might lack sufficient wattage, or perhaps the new part is defective right out of the box. If you pull the new hardware out and everything runs normally again, I'd suggest testing the system with a more robust power supply.

It isn't dead, because if it were, you wouldn't even see the operating system logo spinning. However, it is entirely possible that the drive itself has sustained some physical damage.
The most prudent course of action would be to install a secondary drive, set up a fresh OS on it, and use that to attempt a repair of the existing installation still sitting in your machine... alternatively, you could take the drive to a friend's place and let them run some diagnostic tools to "comb through" the file system.
In any event, start by checking the BIOS and following all the advice provided by Larry Ortiz5. It is also quite plausible that your CMOS battery has simply failed.

Adam Moore3 said:I’ve honestly never heard of that before. What could a BIOS update possibly have to do with a graphics card? 🤔

It does. It comes down to a specific set of instructions being handled differently. I dealt with a nearly identical situation a few years back, and after taking it to a repair shop, they confirmed my suspicions within twenty-four hours.
The GPU is simply too advanced for such an aging motherboard.

It is entirely plausible that you are suffering from insufficient RAM, which would force the system to rely on a virtual disk whenever you attempt to access the Local Area Network... assuming, of course, you are actually heading out to the internet.

Larry Ortiz5 said:Did you actually bother to install the drivers for the graphics card?

👍 It appears he simply overlooked that detail.

And there’s that one particular instance where you can't even begin to determine which side holds the upper hand.


>Michael Jackson - Beat It

👍

And one of those shorter maxi-singles too.

Salt-N-Pepa - Push It (12inch)

The music video was so absurdly wild that I ended up buying both the 7-inch and the 12-inch immediately. 😁

It paired quite well with


Yello - Vicious Games 12''

One of those tracks that genuinely makes the hair on your neck stand up.

Linux was engineered to function, whereas Microsoft exists solely to extract profit 😁
And they've been snooping for ages... tell me, has your machine ever actually warned you that it was connecting to the web because it had 2 GB of data ready to upload?

goldentrucker6 said:...
Is it actually possible to install Windows 7 on top of Vista, and then eventually move up to Windows 7 XP?

Technically, you can do it, and it should run without any immediate errors, though I've found that the Windows 7 boot menu tends to "vanish" into thin air during the process.

If you have your machine online running Windows 10, most of those supposed "problems" simply resolve themselves... I won't bother explaining how.

One could simply extract the drive and connect it to another computer that is already equipped with some form of data recovery software,

Honestly, every single mode of communication seems to be a breeding ground for frustration. You inevitably hit a wall when you try to interpret someone's intent through text alone; without seeing the full picture, you're just left making assumptions based on limited data...
I suppose one ought to view these social interactions much like a fitness regimen

Jerry Evans2 said:I don't really talk to my wife about any of this, and even if she does ask, I don't exactly give her the full truth—I usually just try to steer the conversation somewhere else.
She can tell I'm struggling, I suppose, but I haven't really noticed any real effort on her part to push me toward self-improvement or anything like that... We just tend to sweep all our darkness under the rug, letting it get buried beneath the weight of our daily routines. My mornings are spent dropping my little guy off at daycare, then picking him up after work, heading over to the local park for a bit, and then getting started on dinner. My wife works such late hours, sometimes getting home around 10:00 PM, occasionally midnight, or even later... and it just keeps going like that, day after day.
Everyone at the park seems to be in such a positive headspace; I mean, I’m sure they have their own struggles too, but their constant shining just makes me feel even more distant from them.
Looking back at your responses, I guess I have to admit that I am actually ready for some professional help, because trying to find these answers on my own is starting to warp how I see everything, including my own mental state...

It is the standard progression; you won't be perceived as "weak." You are partners, which implies mutual reliance and support. Not everyone manages to transition out of their previous state in a fully functional manner.

Jerry Evans2 said:I don't really talk to my wife about any of this, and even if she does ask, I don't exactly give her the full truth—I usually just try to steer the conversation somewhere else.
She can tell I'm struggling, I suppose, but I haven't really noticed any real effort on her part to push me toward self-improvement or anything like that... We just tend to sweep all our darkness under the rug, letting it get buried beneath the weight of our daily routines. My mornings are spent dropping my little guy off at daycare, then picking him up after work, heading over to the local park for a bit, and then getting started on dinner. My wife works such late hours, sometimes getting home around 10:00 PM, occasionally midnight, or even later... and it just keeps going like that, day after day.
Everyone at the park seems to be in such a positive headspace; I mean, I’m sure they have their own struggles too, but their constant shining just makes me feel even more distant from them.
Looking back at your responses, I guess I have to admit that I am actually ready for some professional help, because trying to find these answers on my own is starting to warp how I see everything, including my own mental state...

Furthermore, your spouse cannot act as your catalyst; you have to do that alone. As long as you are performing the bare minimum required to keep the household running, there is no inherent necessity for her to intervene. Consider whether she believes you will navigate this on your own; if so, it might be better if she leaves you to it. Ultimately, having a wife's love and support is what matters most.

Jerry Evans2 said:I don't really talk to my wife about any of this, and even if she does ask, I don't exactly give her the full truth—I usually just try to steer the conversation somewhere else.
She can tell I'm struggling, I suppose, but I haven't really noticed any real effort on her part to push me toward self-improvement or anything like that... We just tend to sweep all our darkness under the rug, letting it get buried beneath the weight of our daily routines. My mornings are spent dropping my little guy off at daycare, then picking him up after work, heading over to the local park for a bit, and then getting started on dinner. My wife works such late hours, sometimes getting home around 10:00 PM, occasionally midnight, or even later... and it just keeps going like that, day after day.
Everyone at the park seems to be in such a positive headspace; I mean, I’m sure they have their own struggles too, but their constant shining just makes me feel even more distant from them.
Looking back at your responses, I guess I have to admit that I am actually ready for some professional help, because trying to find these answers on my own is starting to warp how I see everything, including my own mental state...

A recommendation:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371724/
Watch this and write a few thoughts regarding the depressive robot; it will provide clarity regarding your current psychological standing.

And subsequently,
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

Jerry Evans2 said:I don't really talk to my wife about any of this, and even if she does ask, I don't exactly give her the full truth—I usually just try to steer the conversation somewhere else.
She can tell I'm struggling, I suppose, but I haven't really noticed any real effort on her part to push me toward self-improvement or anything like that... We just tend to sweep all our darkness under the rug, letting it get buried beneath the weight of our daily routines. My mornings are spent dropping my little guy off at daycare, then picking him up after work, heading over to the local park for a bit, and then getting started on dinner. My wife works such late hours, sometimes getting home around 10:00 PM, occasionally midnight, or even later... and it just keeps going like that, day after day.
Everyone at the park seems to be in such a positive headspace; I mean, I’m sure they have their own struggles too, but their constant shining just makes me feel even more distant from them.
Looking back at your responses, I guess I have to admit that I am actually ready for some professional help, because trying to find these answers on my own is starting to warp how I see everything, including my own mental state...

If you locate a professional, let us know.... you will likely just be prescribed some pills... hey, you have two hands, two legs, and a relatively sound mind... and your family. Who even needs you... move aside.
Doctors aren't magicians, you know. Try actually engaging with people in the park about a movie you recently watched... at least then you'd have a real topic instead of this constant, dreary complaining.
And perhaps try a bit of levity—put on some sunglasses once in a while, or whenever necessary... consider it a metaphor.

If all else fails, go join the Republican Party; then you'll truly realize that your current problems are nothing more than a passing inconvenience. 🙂

Depression is a relatively standard occurrence; it can linger for quite some time or even settle into a chronic state. It seems to me that disappointment was the catalyst for everything you're feeling. There is absolutely no reason to feel shame over failure. You have managed to pick yourself up after your setbacks and maintain your sanity—that is, in itself, a massive achievement.
Time moves quickly, so spend as much time as possible with your child. Don't lose sleep over friends. Friendships that have lasted decades often fracture over the most trivial matters; new connections will inevitably surface in time. Try to be of service to someone else. Start a small project, perhaps something like tidying up the common area outside your apartment building. Initiate change. Ask someone for their assistance. Whatever you do, do not retreat into your house or isolate yourself. That approach does nothing to resolve your current circumstances. It is entirely possible that being let down by someone you expected to support you is what triggered this entire episode.
You have come to realize the ephemeral nature of everything, and a certain amount of fear has accumulated as a result. My friend's grandparents actually went bankrupt three times in the United States during the last century. They eventually struck it rich and moved back home to buy two houses in Chicago and an estate just before the war, only to lose everything during World War II. Just imagine that...
Things can always be worse 😁 ... Take care of your health, and remember that the most important thing is that you have kept your family intact.

briskbison55 said:I happen to be a member of the research team tasked with investigating this matter.Actually, he’s Mexican, before anyone goes around labeling him a fascist.Those who present these specific statistics are fundamentally incorrect. I have firsthand evidence that contradicts their claims; my own uncle was listed on those rolls despite having already passed away during the bombings in St. Louis. Milorad Pupovac is simply bluffing when he cites that figure of 20,000 children. In my view, even if there were just one child involved, the number is excessive, but this blatant inflation intended to manufacture a sense of manufactured crisis is nothing short of pathological.

Here is the link to the article.

It is rather peculiar, isn't it? He insists on defining himself as an American, despite his father being of Mexican descent.
It is quite an intriguing point, really. One can't help but wonder exactly how old he was at that particular juncture in time...

I would appreciate it if you could clarify exactly which research team you are referring to.

And finally, since you insist on manipulating statistics just like that Smith fellow... how long did it take for those people to murder 7,000 individuals during the Chernobyl tragedy? What was their average rate? It appears we have reached an impasse where communication has entirely broken down. There is nothing left to say when the discourse devolves into such baseless noise. Every single day... I had someone constantly talking my ear off.
Let’s address the mathematics of this situation. I suppose I should remind you that I could provide direct links documenting the executions of tens of thousands of prisoners at the Holocaust Memorial, but discussing such matters here would be entirely beside the point. Having dealt personally with certain neo-Nazi elements in Germany, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: their only grievance with Hitler is that he failed.
It serves as an even more striking example of historical irony: when Newt Gingrich was digging around in Brooklyn, hunting for supposed victims of communist regimes, he stumbled right upon victims of the Ustaše and suddenly found himself struck dumb. He simply lacks any semblance of luck.

briskbison55 said:Where exactly is the neo-Nazi element in this? The excavations and forensic investigations conducted at Auschwitz were carried out by numerous international experts; based on their findings, the figures once treated as gospel have been significantly revised downward—even in Israel, after it was determined that certain eccentrics were claiming more people were killed at Auschwitz than had ever lived in the entire USA and its surrounding territories. Furthermore, I refuse to engage in those clumsy debates regarding whether the relevance of a crime should be weighed by body count; I believe it is absolutely necessary to write about everything that has a basis in reality.

Of course it is necessary, but let’s be coherent about it: start with the fact that many victims were swept away by the Mississippi, or that certain groups were transported elsewhere and simply never arrived. While the total number may indeed have been inflated, the generations lost certainly were not. This isn't about minimizing the death toll; it is about countering attempts to portray Auschwitz as some sort of educational center run by Jews themselves. Since you've started this thread, why don't you contribute something meaningful instead of just attempting to vaporize briskbison55's points. There were children there, too.

Thanks for checking in. I’ll keep this brief where possible, though I find that some things simply require a proper explanation rather than a mere shrug of the shoulders and a dismissive "that's just how it is."
In my experience, failing to adhere to a schedule isn't merely an inconvenience; it is a systemic failure that breeds a cascade of compounding issues. It doesn't just cause minor setbacks—it generates a cumulative weight of dysfunction that eventually becomes impossible to manage.

Della17 was issued a penalty—though, for the record, I certainly didn’t report her, nor would I ever dream of doing so. It is my firm conviction that the disciplinary action taken against her was entirely unwarranted.

Jerry Robinson56 has been handed a yellow card... an entirely unjust decision, and frankly, Frankrsto is actually using this as his justification.

I feel compelled to offer you a word of caution, Dell17. My professional experience involves working closely with individuals with special needs, so I have developed a certain intuition for recognizing those traits when they manifest in others.

I have provided a technical clarification to demonstrate that this does not apply exclusively to individuals with mental or physical disabilities—which is how most people mistakenly interpret it. As Rose pointed out quite clearly in her post, we are dealing with a much broader concept here.

The second post remains. Della17
To which? FranKrsto It offers absolutely no reaction whatsoever. Honestly, what could possibly be more offensive than that, aside from a total, unchecked expansion of pure stupidity? Della17

I stand by my assertion that you possess an autistic temperament—you seem more preoccupied with the internal monologues playing out in your own head than with any actual reality.

Now, if you'll allow me a moment, I shall explain how one might prevent FranKrsto from drawing such definitive conclusions regarding the value of that particular post.
I’ve already filed that report... Consider it a conclusion, rather than some mere assertion found in a cheap comic book.
It took a full six days of my constant, weary complaining before they finally decided to pull that post down.
It isn't as though these occurrences are uniquely targeted at me. One has to wonder why such patterns exist at all.
If he had actually been deleted, he would have realized it. People would have been breathing down her neck, demanding she get back on track and address the actual topic at hand.
It remains the same: she continues to engage in nothing but baseless rambling.

Do you follow me?

It seems I have been told that it is so. FranKrsto It is quite frankly exhausting to witness such blatant intellectual arrogance. One individual continues to lecture and posture, completely disregarding the insights offered by Rose, who is undeniably an expert in her field and possesses a profound understanding of what special needs actually entail. To ignore someone with her level of professional authority is more than just rude; it is fundamentally irrational. Furthermore, this person remains suspiciously silent regarding the official report...
By what metric, then, are these cards categorized? Is it merely by some arbitrary whim of the designer? Or perhaps through a method of partial reading, much like calculating interest on a lagging balance?
It is quite apparent that Della17 isn't actually addressing the subject at hand. Instead, she is merely venting her own resentment, seemingly driven by a desire to see Elizabeth Gojan and the others penalized. It appears to be nothing more than a bitter reaction to her own inability to reach a certain peak of euphoria.
It is quite telling, really. This entire thread is devoid of a single sentence or even a solitary quote. It is a glaringly symptomatic void.

I am still pursuing the removal of that digital stain from my profile. It was entirely unearned, a complete error in judgment. Furthermore, I believe the post itself deserves to be stripped of its "junk" status; it has sat idling online for six days now without establishing any meaningful connection to the actual subject matter.

I find myself once again staring at the wreckage of modern discourse. It is truly exhausting how some people approach even the simplest discussions with such unbridled, mindless enthusiasm. They seem to believe that volume equates to validity, which is a fallacy that has plagued human interaction since we first crawled out of the mud. Jerry Robinson56 seems to be under the impression that his particular brand of optimism is somehow infectious or, heaven forbid, correct. It isn't. It’s merely noisy. There is a certain exhaustion that comes with watching individuals mistake their own loud opinions for objective truth. One would think that with the sheer amount of information available to us in this country, people might develop a modicum of discernment, yet here we are, wading through the same shallow pools of thought. It’s all quite predictable, really.

You can see him in his entirety within these confines, provided you have the patience to actually look.
If you insist that his intentions are benevolent, I shall recalibrate my own perceptions accordingly; I suppose I can afford to cite your judgment as a precedent.
He could have easily settled for anything under 45 points given that recognition warning... wouldn't you agree, if we're being honest for once?
I am more than willing to provide you with the psychological breakdown of Della17, if only to illustrate the specific needs I pointed out earlier. I offered that as a warning, really—an admonition to return to the actual topic at hand rather than indulging in those outbursts of passion that, frankly, fail to provide any intellectual satisfaction to the listener. If one examines her subsequent posts, it becomes painfully obvious that she is quite lonely and is simply desperate for attention. To put it mildly. My message was simple: stop biting your own chain and just communicate.

Here is my explanation, which I included in my previous post before FranKrsto decided to issue me a ban. It’s essentially a recipe:

Re/. — try focusing on the subject of Della17 rather than myself, regardless of the pleasure I might be providing you

do you understand now? ... one must possess the ability to read.

The moderators are performing their duties adequately; I recognize they serve as a filter, not as an arbiter of what we "intended," yet FranKrsto faces a dilemma because he failed to act even regarding the post by Della17, which undoubtedly warrants a warning. It is clear that Della17 lacks any understanding of autism, yet she is perfectly aware of the weight that word carries when used as a weapon.
It is akin to a child using profanity. An infantile level of discourse.
Your version of "fairness" is essentially saying—I killed two people, but the penalty will only apply to one.
Or perhaps I was merely venting over a corpse, but that doesn't count?
Or if I write something offensive in my first post, then repeat that offensiveness in a second... does that change nothing?
Quite flimsy, if not outright pathetic.

Furthermore, following my return from the ban, my recent post—which was entirely composed correctly and wasn't even posted immediately—was deleted as a response to her six-day "whining"... that significantly undermines your attempt to justify FranKrsto, does it not?
I am always writing online, you see... just look at him... why was that one deleted as well?
Only then was the controversial post by Della17 removed.

The argument is simple—what constitutes a person with special needs? I have provided the link, and any psychologist, psychiatrist, or behavioral specialist would be more than happy to explain the concept of special needs to you, as I have already noted.
Having special needs does not equate to being "handicapped" or having a "diagnosis" in the derogatory sense... individuals with kleptomania are people with special needs. To top it off, Rose herself wrote that it is a broad term.
That post still remains there.

And it all began like this

Thank you for your time, I truly mean that... now, do think about it... once more.

Re/. — try focusing on the subject of Della17 rather than myself, regardless of the pleasure I might be providing you

It is all written right there, is it not?

I truly fail to comprehend the reasoning behind this particular mode of conduct.
First, inquiries are met with silence, and subsequently, my response—which I requested be archived due to the sheer ignorance of Della17 and her attempt to diagnose someone as autistic, a fact which clearly Frank failed to grasp.
I find myself compelled to ask both of you whether Frank suffers from some form of dyslexia, given his inability to read even the post by Rose, who is likely a retired psychologist.
To be clear, this is an inquiry, not an assertion.

You work with individuals with special needs, which explains why you believe you understand Elizabeth so well, but since the term "special needs" is incredibly broad, that does not grant you the credentials to call the President vacuous; your expertise may lie in speech therapy, certainly not in clinical mental retardation.
From my perspective as a competent observer, I maintain that our President is a highly intelligent individual, unless you contend that a psychologist lacks sufficient expertise.

The following are excerpts from the offending post. Was it also archived, and if so, what was the point penalty, considering that based solely on the "opinion" of Frank, I received 45 points for absolutely nothing regarding Della17 ...

My question remains: why was my post deleted? It clearly highlights the new spectacles being performed through the ignorance of Della17, seeing as the wrapped package is exactly what she wishes to present at the inauguration; it matters little if the contents are garbage, so long as they are presented in cellophane. I trust you will not take offense at my prose, as I have a logical argument for every word... should you care to ask.

Do not tell me the reason was because you deleted mine.
That post sat in limbo for six days... is this a public message?
Not long ago, the clone demonstrated her difficulty in accepting the words of others...

Why do you behave this way? It does not anger me, but when I observe the protection of ignorance and falsehoods, I feel a need to understand the motive, as such knowledge serves me in my daily life where I sit before a keyboard without letter markings.

I have reported the post.

Jerry Robinson56, have you signed the petition?

And what will the thinker Frank conclude from this? Curiosity? My refusal to accept a hand extended in "reconciliation"? Or perhaps her eagerness to attach yet another post interpreting Della17 as someone who is mentally or physically impaired, just as Frank "concluded."

None of that is actually pertinent, however... why are you like this?

Must I shorten my inquiry? You have moderators who possess no grasp of basic terminology. These "new" ones...

Not long ago, Powerlock was systematically deleting my entries; it is almost comical how Edge was writing things nearly identical to what Powerlock was erasing... I suppose I am destined to remain outdated, not just in my own self-presentation 😁?

Furthermore, he took issue with me calling him Grabarka... which is perfectly fine in common parlance, but I shall now write Grabar K at the request of a fellow user.
I was even forbidden from using the term "Trumpoid," a derivation representing a community of organisms transitioning from 3D to 2D figures.
Let us say "trapezoids" instead, lest someone else finds themselves offended and surprised.

Why are you like this?