Posts by Austin Baker86

loneraven25 said:...my apologies for the incomplete info; in Google Chrome, just click on Tools / Plugins
install the Save as PDF plugin
and you'll have the option in your navigation bar to save the page as a PDF file...

That makes sense.

Tried it.

However, that wasn't my intention. If a PDF generator were integrated directly into vBulletin, we might avoid ads entirely (🙄, they drive me crazy when I'm using Chrome with everything blocked out, but once I generate a PDF, I'm hit with absolute garbage like some bottom-tier spam site) and the post formatting would be more intelligent. The posts themselves are the issue; they vary in length, so there needs to be better pagination/breaking.

steelskipper5 said:There's also the option to save a page in .mht format, which is a nice HTML archive readable by all browsers. Though you might need an extension for that too, I can't recall offhand.

I used MHT about ten years ago. If I recall correctly—feel free to correct me—it also came with a separate folder. I am looking for a single, standalone file.

loneraven25 said:...you can just handle that in the browser by right-clicking and selecting Save Page As...

Look, I get it. I've been online long enough to know I've done exactly that with certain sites before. But the end result? You just end up with a messy folder full of various components. Something like this:



And that doesn't work for me. I want a single, standalone file. Something portable, simple, and practical. Most importantly, if one file from that folder goes missing, the whole layout breaks—and since we're talking about recipes with a ton of images, losing them means the page is useless. If that happens, I might as well just copy-paste an archive version.

melloworca6 said:It's better to have a backup. 🙂

This 👍

Is there any chance we could get a tool implemented on this forum that would allow us to export threads to PDF, for example?

I’m not talking about long discussion threads, but rather things like the Cooking subforum. There are incredible recipes there, and I’d love to save some of them directly to my hard drive. I assume heavy threads like that would just crush an already lightning-fast server anyway.🙄

Thanks 😁

Believe it or not, I couldn't care less.

There’s so much sugar in there it's hard to argue it's even healthy; they only add it to get that syrup consistency. You know, just enough so you can dilute it with soda.

I recently ran a series of experiments without a rotary evaporator 😁 using top-tier elderberry from the Ozarks (thanks 😉). If you follow the logic that you want juice rather than syrup (meaning an undiluted version) through some home DIY involving just flowers and citrus, you can actually make a pretty solid juice. I'm pouring one right now. You don't need sweetness—the flower itself is naturally sweetish—but I did add a tiny hint of rice syrup. If you feel like it, you can mix it with sparkling water at a 1:1 ratio, but you don't have to.
It won't get any better without sugar.

Anyway...

When I see recipes like this,

Charles Hill7 said:I haven't read everything here, so I'm not sure how everyone else does it, but this is my go-to recipe: 80 elderflower blossoms, 8 kg of sugar, 400 grams of citric acid, 1 kg of lemons, and a preservative. You soak the flowers in cold water, add the citric acid, and let it sit for 24 hours. After that, you strain it, stir in the sugar, the lemon juice, and the preservative. Once everything is fully dissolved, you strain it one more time.
I actually doubled the batch this time, so I ended up with 25 liters of syrup. 😁

it makes me sick.

loneraven25 said:- Auto-Ban/Auto-Block
...a significant number of users actually want this via formal request,
which would finally let the admin team stop dealing with such absolute nuisances...
- Auto-Rules
...most people only agreed to them because they couldn't sign up without checking that box,
but if we introduced a specific option, wouldn't users be constantly bombarded by having to read the Terms of Service every single time they log in?
...how about an automatic logout immediately after a post is submitted...
- Auto-Limiter
...putting a cap on monthly posts within the General Discussion subforum...
- Auto-Clone
...allowing for up to 10 additional burner accounts during the registration process...
- Joker
...users earn a "Joker" based on their total post count or thanks received on certain threads,
and they could choose to trade that Joker in at any time for a card that instantly triggers a ban...
- Auto-Color
...letting moderators/Staff have a distinct color on the PDFs they manage,
while reverting back to the standard blue while they're just hanging out and posting elsewhere on Reddit...

...just one question for the OP: did you actually bother reading the section above?

Posts, complaints, feedback Your suggestions, ideas, complaints, and feedback.
How can we make Reddit better and more civilized.

The entire subforum is dedicated to this exact topic, so I really don't see why we need yet another Thread...

I think this forum would actually be a decent place to hang out if people would just stop having these absolute meltdowns over punctuation. 🤦

Peter Doyle2 said:Actually, better yet—let’s just start a GoFundMe for the site 🙂
everyone chips in what they can, and then the owner can finally grab a new server 👋

Honestly, I think it’s going to feel incredibly weird not having 505 with the whole crew around—but hey, I guess you eventually get used to anything 🤣

No, but seriously, why isn't this proposal even being looked at? This Reddit has been falling apart at the seams for ages now.

I wouldn't donate a single cent. Why? Because I've spent years volunteering my time to moderate several subforums, putting in an immense amount of effort. Not once was there even a whisper of a tip, though I never expected one in the first place.
I’m sure there’s a reason for it. And no, I don't just block every damn ad just for the hell of it. 😁They just waste resources on things that don't even need fixing.

The fact that I might get banned doesn't change the reality that Larry Walker24 is nothing more than a useless spam generator. At the end of the day, how much stupidity one perceives is entirely subjective.

Just a reminder: bans, strikes, or whatever else you throw at me don't mean a damn thing.

You're right.

*deep sigh*

*click, click*

😁

Ahem;

Reddit

Reddit

And my personal favorite: cross-posting on two related subreddits with nearly identical topics;

That's 448 Larry Walker24s for one Lastan.🙂

(The thread doesn't need to survive, nor do I actually care to read Larry Walker24's mindless drone; I am simply pointing out the level of forum idiocy we are dealing with.)

Anthony Barrett37 said:You weren't even remotely this vocal when you were acting as a moderator. You're being incredibly hypocritical, but that’s beside the point.

A bold statement, leaning heavily on baseless speculation—the typical byproduct of a superficial observation.

On what basis are you making that claim?

Anthony Barrett37 said:Look, you clearly have a life and this forum is the absolute last thing on your mind, yet you’re still out here changing your handle just because you don't like the old one. Honestly, I can't tell who's actually blind in this situation.

I’m putting this right in my signature: "Stop trying to draw conclusions when you clearly don't have the sense to do it." It's about time. 🙂

Now remind me again—why on earth should I or the Administrator feel the need to explain ourselves? To you.Let me remind you: this isn't some democratic sanctuary. This is a private forum, and the Administrators can—and will—do exactly what they please.

Anthony Barrett37 said:I want to know on what basis this particular female user was allowed to change her handle (from Twilight of the Gods to Austin Baker86) without following the standard, normal procedure required for everyone else on this forum (including the moderators)?

It’s just great when users take such an intense interest in the integrity of Forum Justice.



Look, let's say someone adds, removes, or triples your vowels, or does any other ridiculous stunt with your username—personally, 🙂, I wouldn't give a single damn. The same goes for the hundreds of thousands of other users out there. Any of those people I actually know would have just told me they changed their name anyway.

People, seriously, go get a life. Get a dog, a cat, a hamster with a wheel, knitting needles, drug needles, tapestry needles, crochet hooks... whatever.

Larry Walker24 said:I don't have anything against anyone here!

You're fine by me too, so how about this: I won't be showing up on SON anymore. Is that cool?

That’s not what I’m asking for, you unproven manchild.🙂 😁

I’m just making a suggestion. Since you enjoy starting threads—which is great—try actually using your brain for once and formulate an actual opinion instead of just hiding behind everyone else's posts. It’s not an issue that you buy content; the issue is that you lack a perspective of your own. Build one. State it. For heaven's sake, stop constantly copy-pasting articles and start writing your own views.

Larry Walker24 said:The whole point of bringing up invasive species is to get people talking, because by the end of the fiscal year, even the EPA is launching a dedicated website about them!

How am I supposed to spark a discussion if I don't start a thread?

Are you seriously still missing the point of my posts?

Work with me here, for crying out loud.🙂

rustydrifter10, if this whole thread is just baseless nonsense—meaning, if Larry Walker24 actually is a constructive member of this forum and I'm just sitting here jealous of his style, his popularity, and those profound posts of his that belong in high-security museums—then I'll immediately throw myself into the fire and send you a bouquet of flowers. Lock this down right now and I won't mention him ever again.

Larry Walker24 said:When have you ever actually asked me for an explanation? An explanation of what?!

Let's go with this one.

Go ahead. Tell me I'm wrong.

This is your typical performance. Honestly, I’m already getting sick of this kind of writing.

Larry Walker24 said:Feel free to go through my other posts if you want. I honestly don't care.

I’ve been reading this forum longer than you have. This thread didn't just appear out of thin air.

I was right in the middle of typing my reply when they locked the thread.

Let me finish my thought;

neonfalcon16 said:Just put him on ignore.

Larry Walker24 said:Look, if you can't handle what I have to say, there's an ignore button. Use it. Put me on your block list if that's what it takes.

The Ignore button exists for one reason: to eliminate nuisances on a personal level. It’s how I deal with people who... meni They’re just getting in everyone's way. I could be. Useful, interesting, and so on.

Larry Walker24, let’s be real—this serves no purpose whatsoever. The posts are shallow, nothing more than copy-paste garbage, and if you actually ask for an explanation, they won't give you one. How can anyone call that participating in a forum?

Larry Walker24 said:Clearly, you aren't even reading my posts! If you actually bothered to look at them, you'd see exactly where I stand.

What on earth are you talking about? Look, I’m not stalking you through this forum, but every single post of yours I’ve come across is complete garbage. Honestly, they provide absolutely zero value and should have been deleted long ago.

Larry Walker24 said:Fair enough! Thanks, lord!!

Here is my public apology. I’ll be more careful moving forward.

I want the top to be announced.

If I were still a moderator, you’d be facing a three-day ban for every single one of these posts, whether you started the thread or just replied. Once you calm down and learn how to act, maybe we can talk again. Honestly, I still don't think you have any clue what I'm talking about when I critique your writing style.

rustydrifter10 said:God, just report indecent posts. Spam should be deleted and potentially sanctioned. Threads that are nothing but blatant copy-pastas aren't wanted either and should also be removed or penalized. It's up to the moderators whether they want to sanction them and how they do it within the Reddit rules.

Fine. 😉

Larry Walker24 said:okay, sure!

thanks!

Let me see that miracle too. 😁

Larry Walker24 said:just to cheer up Austin Baker86, here's a song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9VBMBS3qE&ob=av2e

Here's one for you too, adios 😛

End of discussion from my side.

My theory is that Larry Walker24 is some kind of quasi-intelligent bot script designed to scrape the web and copy-paste text based on keywords from posts where someone asks a question. Aside from the copied text never have I seen an ounce of actual thought from him—the kind of reasoning that implies someone is actually processing a problem. When you call him out for starting a thread poorly and remind him he’s already been warned about his posting style, he just mechanically (! 😁) snaps back with "Tyndall doesn't like me." WTF?!

For example, don't spam

You managed to drive away JP Morgan, Lastan, and E17—people who actually contributed something through their constant arguing—yet you’re still holding onto that spam machine, Larry Walker24?!

Providing examples is pointless because every single thread they start is a blatant violation of the posting rules. They just exist solely to obstruct Tyndall.

Here is the latest example:

Larry Walker24 said:The *Letrodectus tredecimguttatus Rossi* species is widespread across Europe. In the States, its presence is noted throughout California, the Gulf Coast, and the Mediterranean Coast, extending into Canada within regions like Trebinje, Mostar, and Široki Brijeg, as well as various coastal islands. A Black Widow carries approximately 0.02-0.03 mg of dry venom—a clear white liquid composed of toxalbumins and lipoproteins. Its toxicity fluctuates with the seasons; cold temperatures actually reduce its potency by converting the venom into an acid. To put its lethality in perspective, this venom is fifteen times more potent than that of a rattlesnake, outclassing even the venom of cobras, copperheads, and most other highly dangerous snakes.

Black widow venom causes severe pain in the lymph nodes, dehydration, excessive sweating, muscle spasms, and widespread body aches. It also triggers fluctuations in body temperature, weight loss, redness, a feeling of fullness, nausea, and an intense fear of death. By the second day, the pain migrates to the legs, leaving the patient feeling as though their limbs are on fire. The most effective treatment for a black widow bite is a combination therapy using calcium-based serum. Relief typically begins within 10 to 20 minutes of administration, followed by a full recovery after three hours.

It’s not as if she doesn't know how to look up the Wikipedia page herself.

Can someone please explain exactly what he’s contributing?

mellowlynx68 said:And of course, they went ahead and locked the thread about bringing back the quick viewer on Forum-help🥳.

Which thread can't you get to?
Not through Google or even by using your own posts, for example?

Of course I can use Google, but then what's the point of being on a forum at all😕?

I usually access things via subscriptions because, like so many others, that's just what I'm used to. I understand the site needs revenue to survive, but it becomes completely pointless when ads start obstructing the actual experience of using the forum.

I would also appreciate it if this part didn't happen:



it just shouldn't be doing this.