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Jerry Phillips2 said:I’ve got a question for you, since you mentioned your boyfriend smokes...
Why is it that girls—especially younger women—seem way more into smokers, despite the constant smell of cigarettes, than they are into us non-smokers who are, say, a bit more refined? I'm genuinely curious, because I've run into at least two really great women who were totally obsessed with guys who smoke, while I, even though I'm a good-looking guy, just didn't do it for them. 😍

Trust me, I would much rather have a boyfriend who doesn't smoke so I could quit too 😁 but what can I do when he's the one I fell for? 😍 The smoking wasn't even the dealbreaker, believe me.. 😉

Hey guys, quick question—does anyone know how I can delete a post?!?

gotterdamerung said:😲 😲 😲

Man, how am I supposed to graduate with all these provocations thrown at me?!?!?
Constant temptations and former addictions follow me everywhere... and honestly, everyone already thinks I'm 🧐 ... oops, oops, you'll probably have a better run at life 🙂
Thank God for Linux and the fact that I still don't know my way around Wine—maybe this is a sign I should finally give it a shot?

BTW, black crow—you’re a rare breed for actually having sympathy for a non-smoker. Also, you don't sound like someone who smokes a whole pack a day—you aren't some cranky guy who loses his cool after five minutes without a fix. Tell me, if you don't mind me being too nosy—why did you start smoking, and how long has this been going on?

So, I've been smoking for 3 years now... well, I smoked a little before, but mostly just to fit in—like during spring break in high school, everyone was doing it, so why not me? It was always just one cigarette a day back then... those were the days. 😁 Now... sometimes it's a pack a day, and other times I won't even think about it for 3 or 4 days. If I were stuck at home all the time, I wouldn't smoke at all because nobody else does, and I'd feel stupid making everything smell like smoke just because of me. But when I go out for coffee or head out somewhere, I end up lighting up. It's such a damn habit... I know it's silly and I know I could just quit right now, but I just don't have the willpower. And I know how it is for non-smokers when the smoke really gets in their eyes, so I truly try to be tolerant... I just wanted to point out that we smokers aren't all the same. My boyfriend is a total addict (oops)—he lights up whenever he feels like it, and even I get annoyed by how much he smokes (not because of him, but because of me! 😁 )... anyway, good luck to everyone fighting the urge!!! 👍 👍

Nancy Gomez4 said:Look, you smokers—and even those of you out there defending them—it’s time to face facts: you are being incredibly selfish. That is the core issue here. I can choose to be addicted to alcohol, sugar, or whatever else, but that doesn't give me the right to force my vices on everyone else. And that is exactly what smokers do. There isn't a shred of consideration for the people around them. This isn't some petty grievance about someone wearing too much cologne or something trivial like that; this is about the fact that smoking is objectively harmful. If someone has decided they want to poison themselves, fine, that’s their business—but they don't get to do it against my will.
I used to work at a company where smoking was allowed indoors, and honestly, every single day felt like a total nightmare. Because of that experience, I completely get why people lose their minds over smokers.

Hmm... selfish? Yeah, I guess you could call it that.
I don't even light up at home unless there's a party going on. If things get a little intense, I just step out onto the balcony to clear my head. Most bars around here have a designated smoking section and a non-smoking area, but honestly, what am I supposed to do when everyone crowds into the smoking lounge? It’s always where all the action is happening. 😁 Whenever I’m grabbing a slice with someone who doesn't smoke, I always make it a point to ask if they mind before I light up. If they say it’s an issue, I just won't smoke. But if someone gives me the green light and then spends the next hour complaining about how much they smell like smoke, honestly? Go wash up. It’s pure selfishness at that point. Look, I get that some people are intolerant, but don't go painting us all with the same brush. 🙂

I’m the ghost of bans past, and you’re about to get absolutely wrecked 🙂 🙂

quietdriver3 said:Not really, but I'll check it out. 🙏

🙏

But I don't think the physical resemblance is the main thing—it's more about that energy, which felt just as electric as what Sellers used to bring. Their vibes are so similar, they might as well be twins. Just look at this—isn't that just Sellers? 🙂

There's no way that scene would have worked half as well with Downey. Rush is just so good in this movie that you stop seeing the actor and just see the character.

I mean, okay, you don't have to defend him like he was some kind of serial killer 😁. But wouldn't it make more sense that the persona he showed in his roles was actually who he really was?

I totally agree!
At certain points while watching, I actually forgot it wasn't Sellers—I mean, obviously, I don't know what Sellers was like personally outside of his roles, but he completely embodied the persona.
And you're spot on about the energy👍, that's really the core of it.
It's the same thing in Strangelove, not just when he's playing Clouseau... or even in Being There.

And moving away from him for a second—Charlize Theron totally blew me away again... I can never quite pin down her style in any of her films unless I already know 🤣who she's playing.
The woman is so intense, yet I still couldn't quite wrap my head around her performance.😁

redlynx11 said:Honestly, I forgot all about it ten minutes after leaving the coffee shop.

Same here. ☕It was totally hollow—just didn't leave any kind of impression on me.

That movie absolutely kicked my ass 😍

I’ve heard whispers about that being a thing, but honestly, I don't know the first thing about it... 😕

This might be one of the greatest movies ever made, if not quite THE best! 🙏

Does anyone know if this is stocked at any local Best Buy or local video shops?

What a shame 🤣
I’ve got no choice but to crash with the cats and try to catch up on some much-needed downtime 🙂

hiddensailor14 said:They might as well just bump our credit limit to $10,000, make avatars 200x200, let us write mile-long signatures, and throw in some flashy animations... while the servers just burn to the ground:2up:

🙂

And they'll probably go out and buy a whole new fleet of servers while they're at it 😈

Yeah, we could definitely come up with something... for instance, what if the server's private message capacity was dynamic? Like, we could redistribute the PM slots between power users with massive inboxes and those who barely have any messages at all.
I'm not quite sure how to put this clearly 🤔
let me try an example...
Imagine some users who have empty or nearly empty inboxes being "virtually" assigned 150 message slots, even if they actually only have about 20 real messages sitting there. Those extra 130 slots (assuming a 150-message limit) would then be transferred over to users whose inboxes are almost completely full. If one of those users who had their surplus slots taken away eventually hits their actual limit—based on their real messages plus whatever shared capacity they currently have—the system would just pull more space from someone else with a mostly empty inbox to top them back up.

Honestly, I don't know if there's a better way to explain it... 🤔

Amy Barrett2 said:
I’m totally on board with that, but honestly, it’s a bit much👎

Look, don't blow up my inbox with DMs, because I'm definitely not going to flood yours either🤣 😍

Look, I don't even bother hitting people up via DM, so honestly, I need more than 75 🤷

The admins have 600 🙂

I’m with you on this one 🥳

Either make me a moderator once I hit 300 posts, or at least lower the requirement to 150 🙂

Pleeeease 😍

Happy birthday from Bulgaria!

Angela Wright said:Thank you so much. I truly wish the exact same for you!🙂

My mother-in-law went in for her CT scan yesterday, and thank God everything looks clear with her head. Thanks so much to everyone for the support.

brightgardener8 said:Hey everyone!
After three attempts and being pushed back for 17 days, my mom finally got the green light today to resume chemo. We were really struggling with her blood counts; nothing seemed to be working. We decided to try beta glucan, and it actually looks like it’s making a difference. So, we’re starting the third cycle tomorrow... I know the nausea and vomiting are coming, but it's only for five days.
Regarding the medical supplies/diapers—for those of you who've dealt with this, how long does it usually take to get things approved once you submit the request to the primary care doctor? Are we talking days, weeks, or months...? We aren't at that stage yet, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. A friend whose grandmother has Alzheimer's mentioned they waited a couple of months (?!).

Wickedangel, Abuxl, Apple22, Bednkacin... how are you guys doing?

brightgardener8, basically (thank God 🙂), things are okay. Hang in there—she finished her third cycle and heads in for follow-ups in early November (though she might need to start a fourth cycle then, and I'm not sure how to coordinate that since she has to travel to Chicago for her appointments—that's a 5-hour drive). Her blood work is relatively stable, even though her white cells, red cells, and platelets are all low and her liver enzymes are up—but the doctors think it's fine and she can keep going with treatment. Honestly, during the treatment itself, she doesn't budge from the bed; she feels terrible and won't eat a thing. About 4 or 5 days after the treatment, she'll head out with her music, leaving the house around 10 AM and getting back around 5 or 6 PM... just walking around or riding in the car and stuff. Sometimes she'll sneakily grab a pizza—and that's pretty much it until the next round 🙂 mostly. Between cycles, we focus on helping her regain her appetite, strength, and the weight she loses during treatment, while trying to clear her liver and improve her blood counts... that's pretty much our life from one cycle 🙂 to the next 🙂 cycle 🙂. How is your mom doing?

Angela Wright, I read your posts all the time because they’re always so comforting and encouraging, but 🤷 I never see any updates on how your mom is holding up?