I don't think America is ready for this. Not yet. You could probably slide it past people if we were talking about ATVs or something similar. But the concept itself isn't bad—who would turn down some off-roading through the mud and a massive homemade sandwich with some spicy salami, with no women in sight 🙂 :testosteron: 😁?
Brian Edwards78 said:On top of all that, you’re expected to give a thumbs up whenever some mom posts a photo of herself kissing her three-year-old on the mouth.
steelskipper5 said:Keep dreaming. I’ve been around this block long enough to know that the chances of that actually happening are basically zero.
Look, Hani, I’m not exactly out here trying to convert non-believers—that's just not my thing. But, I gotta say, it’s actually pretty refreshing to see you calling the rational opposition "welcome" (though, if we're going by what dustyharbor18 said, maybe that's being a bit too generous).
Yeah, go ahead—keep poisoning yourselves. Honestly, I’m actually rooting for MMS and all that other junk; I see it as nothing more than evolutionary pressure. Since apparently every single question around here is just trolling, and every debate is basically just people trying to baptize their own delusions, I guess I'll just sit back and let you all kill each other off. I honestly don't give a damn.
Look, I'm only here to debate. That means I’m going to tackle topics that might ruffle some feathers or poke at people's specific beliefs—and honestly, I don't see that as an issue. As far as I can tell, this forum is supposed to be a place for discussion, right? So, let's actually discuss things. Look, Alternative isn't exactly a place for actual debate—and if you look at what you’re saying, it's pretty obvious. It’s more like a playground where people who already agree just sit around poisoning each other or swallowing whatever sugary nonsense they're fed. I mean, around here, every single question is treated like trolling, and any attempt at a real discussion—especially if your opinion doesn't line up with the status quo—is immediately branded as heresy.
The Alternative—with a name that's supposed to imply they're open to different perspectives—basically nukes anything they don't agree with, acting exactly like those most hardline, narrow-minded religious forums. I guess you guys only consider common sense to be an "alternative" if it agrees with your specific brand of nonsense. Congrats.
What irritates me is that 90% of the users there consider themselves exceptionally brilliant and capable of "thinking outside the box," yet the moderators have engineered a climate perfectly designed to nurture those exact delusions. Any bit of rational advice is mocked and branded as an "inquisition." Paradoxically, the very people shouting about inquisitions are the ones conducting them, all while blowing their own trumpets over pretentious, "open-minded" nonsense that makes me sick.
First off, pick up a used Disney sewing machine. If the previous owner actually took care of it, it’ll probably serve you well for at least another decade. You need to budget at least $33 for decent oils, needles, and heavy-duty machine thread—don't bother using standard thread if you want anything to hold together. Scour the local classifieds, and when you go to inspect one, make sure you test it by running some basic straight stitches and zigzags. Ask the seller exactly how to adjust the stitch length, move the presser foot, and swap out the bobbin. Don't let anyone sell you a lemon. Given what you're trying to achieve, you just need something reliable, not some high-end industrial setup.
If you have more questions, especially specific ones, fire away 😉
fadedmarlin402 said:Those are what people call keloid scars resulting from the BCG vaccine used against tuberculosis. It's just a localized reaction. First, a blister forms, then a small lump, and finally, you're left with a scar that stays with you for life. I'd much rather have a little mark on my shoulder than deal with TB and scarred lung tissue.
Obviously. My question was driven more by observation than any attempt to minimize anything.
fadedmarlin402 said:I'm not sure what you mean by "deep pits."😕
I've seen cases where those scars look like actual trenches—deep enough to hold a blueberry. They are circular indentations, depressions.😁Kotash?
fadedmarlin402 said:Basically, there is a solution if someone finds it bothersome...
In principle, I consider any unnecessary surgery to be, well, unnecessary. And this is purely an aesthetic issue.
I’ve been wondering: why don't those childhood vaccination scars ever fully fade away? Everyone I know has these deep pits or multiple indentations on their arms, and as they get older, the diameter of the 🤦 just seems to expand.
Leaving them by the door. At home, I’m usually barefoot or maybe in some Roman sandals.
Lying in bed wearing knee-high U.S. Steel boots? Not a chance in hell. If anyone ever tried that with me, I’d strike them down with lightning on the spot.
Every single GMO debate hits the same intellectual ceiling: "The genes in my food vs. the genes in an animal? That’s just gross!" 🙏 In reality, it's a topic where you can actually have a coherent, logical discussion. I'm exhausted by this mindless, pseudo-intellectual nonsense.
My subforums 😍
Bottom line, the best part of this forum is the group of people I've met here—mostly the moderator crowd.
Sam Hall15 said:Has nobody here actually dealt with students who blew them away with their insight or professionalism? It seems like the people on this forum are the ones who need to check their own biases. You can't just assume students are nothing more than an inconvenience in the room...
Look, I don't have personal experience with this, but the idea of ten teenagers collectively staring at my cervix while some OBGYN lectures about cycle timing is anything but engaging. I'm sure there are people who wouldn't mind, but I will absolutely exercise my right to opt out. Calling that a "bias" is ridiculous. That's like calling someone an exhibitionist just because they aren't interested in exposing their private life to a crowd. 🤷
Chloe Gomez80 said:It was incredibly awkward. I was at an appointment earlier; I walked in, and the door was left wide open. There was just a nurse in the next room who didn't seem to care. I undressed, and while this doctor was examining me—I even took off my bra—once he finished, I’m getting dressed and the doctor just asks, "Hey guys, did you catch everything?" I turn around and there they are, four of them sitting on the exam table right behind the open door, just nodding along with these satisfied smirks... unbelievable! 😠
You actually made me laugh 😂 😂 😂>
Ont. I could accept things up to a certain point. I have nothing against it if we're talking about treating some dermatitis or a dislocated joint, etc. But gynecological exams? And especially breast exams, which aren't exactly pleasant as it is? Absolutely not. The idea of ten medical students all staring at my breasts looking for calcifications... 🙂
goldenfox24 said:So, I just had this idea: what if we set up a live stream for the Reddit radio? Only good music, obviously.
Define "good music."😕 What I like doesn't necessarily have to be pleasant to you. And the same goes for you. Plus, we're talking about nearly 300,000 users here.🤷
Back in the day, she was an absolute knockout; guys couldn't keep their eyes off her. She had this thick, long black hair down to her waist, big brown eyes, and a model's figure. Now that she’s 55, genetics is starting to play its part (on her side, that means a potential 40-pound weight gain in later years 🙄 😁). She’s rocking short, messy gray hair that’s finally growing back after her last round of chemo, but she is stunning. I can't stop looking at her—and yeah, I'm biased. 😍
Is ticklishness curable? And if so, how? Is there any way to overcome hypersensitivity to being tickled that isn't just about constant exposure to 😲stimuli ?
placidjackal36 said:Actually, that isn't quite right. Melissa Castillo noted it's used in the sense of "to punish." Like, "God will punish you." You mostly hear that from older folks with roots on the islands.
It’s not just islanders. My great-grandmother, a Midwesterner from the Mississippi Delta, used that verb all the time.
The younger generation has mostly abandoned it because they don't realize what the original form actually means. It's a bit of a shame that the word took on such a vulgar connotation.
"Punishment" doesn't always imply sex. Sometimes it’s used in the sense of "God will punish you" or similar expressions. There's even an old folk song with lyrics about being "scolded by Ivanov's mother."
On another note, while I find new accents, pronunciations, and local slang interesting, excessive crypticness can kill a conversation dead. I actually want to understand what people are saying, especially when they have something intelligent to contribute. Dropping obscure slang or nonsense filler is like putting a 9mm bullet straight into the head of the dialogue—game over, pronto.
It's fascinating how a Midwesterner from a tiny town in Kansas can easily understand an old-timer from California, yet the reverse rarely works.🤔 Why is that?