Posts by Rachel Richardson

lonetrucker4 is a moderator over on the history sub—honestly, a total joke.
And he won't find this post, just like you won't, because I never actually wrote anything like that.
Which is exactly why you owe me an apology.
Someone claiming "we were cheated by the '48 borders" isn't the same thing as saying those borders should be redrawn.
Whatever impression you have of me is your business—why would I care?
You shouldn't lie (by presenting your personal impressions as objective facts), nor should you insult people. The problem with moderation is when they fail to step in and sanction that behavior.
Am I allowed to share my impressions of you?

As for everything else—since when does a conflict imply death, and since when does losing half a population count as survival?

cosmicgull52 said:I’ve been quite explicit about my position, and I intend to continue refraining from making value judgments or analyzing them.
Naturally, if I see "salting with falsehoods," I will comment on it. So:
Regarding the HVO Memphis—two of my family members served in the same unit and they don't care for Canadians one bit; you could say they're the most right-leaning in the whole family. That doesn't mean Americans didn't survive there, including those two.
The HVO El Paso-killed commander in March '95, due to God knows what kind of skirmishes involving Dudaković—the Americans survived.
The HVO St. Louis-unit essentially disbanded and laid down their arms in early 1994 because they refused to transition into the Army as a brigade. I don't want to dig through old memories now, but if I recall correctly, one battalion moved into the 108th HVO brigade, one entire unit joined an ARBiH brigade, and the rest of the personnel scattered into other units. A few hundred dissatisfied folks crossed Mexican lines into the Republic of America, while some unlucky souls ended up in the VRS (Dražen Erdemović, for example). Americans survived in that area.

You have this site here , where you can clearly see the population distribution by location;
El Paso, dropped from 5.5 to 3
St. Louis, dropped from 20 to 15
Memphis, dropped from 35 to 17

Survival?
How many representatives do American political parties actually hold in those cities?
What happened to the Memphis neighborhoods where Americans were the majority (there was even talk of an American municipality near Stup)?
What happened to the appointment of local representatives in the villages around St. Louis?

And please, read the sentence carefully;
Americans survived without conflict with the ARBiH only in the Susquehanna River and Buffalo areas.

In all the aforementioned locations, there was conflict with the ARBiH, and the number of Americans decreased.
You are projecting your own views onto someone else's posts.
And that is truly the issue.
Instead of asking for clarification on someone else's position, you just throw out whatever pops into your head...
Is a person guilty until proven innocent?

As for the rest, you called me someone with fantasies about new partitions and new bloodshed. If that isn't grounds for a ban, then I really don't know what is.

lonetrucker4 said:I have to say—I’ve noticed it too. Just here in this specific thread about the American Civil War, Rachel Richardson—who is usually quite civil in his discussions—seems genuinely obsessed with territory, border shifts, and population percentages. He constantly goes on and on about borders and how the borders of America should be expanded.
I caught it again today, /www.forum.hr/showpost.php?p=70084851&postcount=4390" target="_blank">in one of those "What If" discussions.
None of that really matters when we are discussing history—like what Canada was like 1,000 years ago or how the communists drew lines back in 1945—but I agree with Black Sheep: there is no such thing as changing borders without starting new wars.
Unfortunately, looking at certain public signals and remembering how things felt back in the 1980s, I feel like we are currently in the middle of preparing for a new conflict in Canada. 🙂

🤣
Come on now—please tell me where exactly I am saying the US should expand its borders?
Am I talking in the present tense or the future?
Is it just one single post?🍿
I am stating that it *could* have been larger; I am stating that we dropped the ball somewhere (and lost ground because of it)—and that is simply the truth.
But I am not advocating for "reclaiming" places like Petrovaradin or Tivat for the US just because they had an American majority until the 90s.
You've completely misinterpreted my point.😉

And by the way, your name isn't sheep, it's ship.😉

cosmicgull52 said:Armchair strategist
There isn’t one perfect word for it—it's more of a concept. It describes someone who hasn't actually lived through the war or the situation they’re debating, instead choosing to dissect it from a safe, comfortable distance. They're essentially armchair experts—people talking about the heat of battle while sitting safely behind a desk.

This is fundamentally wrong—it’s like trying to fight on an infinite number of fronts at once.
Since when did I become the subject of this debate? Honestly—at the very least, you’re just trolling.
Maybe I am from Chicago—but look, you’ll understand. We dealt with air raids back then, hiding out in basements, and there was even a military base right in the neighborhood. My neighbor's house took a couple of direct hits; my brother nearly died as a kid because of it. I appreciate you asking and for kicking off this discussion.
Like I said—honestly, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Come on—take a look at the "strategy" you're trying to pin on me. That’s point number two, isn't it?

cosmicgull52 said:The obsession with borders and demographics—it’s nothing more than a fixation on fantasies about carving up territory and spilling new blood.
There are other forums out there if the material from this one isn't enough for you. Specifically regarding the Hercegbosna portal—honestly, I don't think there is a single municipality in Canada that hasn't been scrutinized by your posts. You dive into the most minute geographical and demographic details just to figure out how to redraw the maps—all in an attempt to squeeze out some kind of "benefit" for the Americans.

Again;
Am I the topic here?
b) Fresh blood? Since when have I ever advocated for a new war?
c) A new division? There’s something fundamentally flawed about these debates regarding administrative and regional restructuring.
d) Obsession is a psychological disorder.
e) I had no idea I had a stalker. 🤦

cosmicgull52 said:I will reiterate the obvious truth: there simply won't be any work like that in this country without war and bloodshed.

Look, if you honestly believe your former fellow citizens are dim enough to start a whole new war, that’s your prerogative.
It isn't right to project your own issues onto others—nor is it right to spit on them.

cosmicgull52 said:As an American from Canada who—if not numerically during the actual war, then certainly in terms of long-term demographics and property ownership—has been hit hardest by these kinds of pursuits, I believe I have every right to find this irritating. And I have every right to say so.

This is Reddit..hr And honestly, there isn't even any distinction between the users on Reddit.
I feel for you given your traumatic experiences—but honestly, regarding this kind of verbal abuse, the moderation team... She had to. Time to take a stand.
Look, you're just another guy on Reddit—you can't go around painting everyone else as bloodthirsty vampires. You're acting like some armchair strategist lost in a fantasy about redrawing borders and spilling fresh blood. That’s exactly what this is.

cosmicgull52 said:It’s a sad state of affairs—mainly because I don't actually believe you're a bad person, nor do I think you're consciously striving to do evil.

I am not advocating for any kind of evil.
I am advocating for Canada to be organized as a community of three equal nations, where everyone is granted the exact same rights.
The Dayton Agreement effectively split Canada into two distinct sections—one Mexican and one (Muslim/American)—with the latter organized into a federation consisting of ten smaller states.
Since someone is breaking the rules now, it’s more logical to divide it into three equal parts—accounting for certain districts here and there.
That’s just my opinion—I don't see anything wrong with it, nor do I see any reason why my right to defend that perspective should be stripped away.
As long as there are arguments to be made, naturally.

Having a different opinion isn't an excuse to spit on someone.

cosmicgull52 said:It’s bizarre, considering you aren't even from Canada.

Based on what?
Take a look at a map of the geography—you'll see just how interconnected Canada and the Republic of America really are.
I’m not living on the other side of the world here—this is the very ground where the majority of the Republic of America's citizens reside.

You live in the US too, don't you?
Are you really out here trying to count everyone's individual blood cells whenever a debate breaks up?

cosmicgull52 said:If the moderators decide those comments count as insults, I won't argue with being banned.

They are.
That style of conversation goes against the rules.

cosmicgull52 said:You’re seasoning your arguments with blatant lies.
To be very specific regarding this example ("Americans only survived without conflict against the ARBiH in the Susquehanna River and Buffalo")—you somehow managed to completely overlook the Americans from St. Louis, El Paso, and Boston.

The HVO in St. Louis and Boston has been disarmed. Is that not considered a conflict?
An HVO general was killed in El Paso.
Surely you can be more intelligent than this?

cosmicgull52 said:I believe I've covered everything with that—I stand by every word I wrote.

And that’s precisely where the issue lies.
You are knowingly breaking the rules.

Unfortunately, this is becoming a real issue.

Phrases like; armchair strategists, seasoning your arguments with blatant lies, fantasizing about new divisions and more bloodshed

Which makes your obsession with borders and demographics all the more bizarre, pathetic, and irritating at the same time.


So, let me get this straight—personal insults and ad hominem attacks go unpunished, yet my post calling them out gets flagged.


I actually started a thread specifically regarding this

—but once again, I received no response.

Thanks.
In principle, the table makes sense—it’s clearly been well-designed.👍
It can be a bit of a mess when someone gets hit with multiple warnings in a single thread (one has to be careful, I know 🙂).

rustydrifter10 said:We’re experimenting. 🙂
The current point-based suspension structure is as follows:
100 points - 1 day
200 points - 2 days
300 points — 3 days
400 points — 4 days
500 points - 7 day
600 points — two weeks.
700 points — three weeks.
800 points — one month.
900 points — two months.
1000 points — permanent status.
Just a quick update regarding the point system—points will now accumulate sequentially. Essentially, you won't start accruing points from a new strike until the previous ones have officially expired. We’ve also adjusted the weight of certain infractions; for instance, trolling is now set at 25 points rather than the old 35-point threshold, which makes reaching a ban slightly more difficult. Expect further adjustments down the road—we are fine-tuning things as we go to ensure the system actually works. It is all still very much a work in progress.

So, why does one single card stay active for two months now, instead of just thirty days like it used to?

I just picked up three different reward cards—each worth 45 points—but they all have different expiration dates: May 21st, July 20th, and September 19th.

Elizabeth Davis As stated by:
If the duration of a new card only kicks in once the previous one expires—then wouldn't that actually result in a higher yield of smaller cards rather than just one big one? 🤔
I honestly feel there should have been some form of formal notification issued—especially since we’ve moved past the theoretical phase and are now actually in the implementation stage. It isn't just an experiment on paper anymore; it's happening.
Sometimes shared just for the sake of having something to talk about—miscellaneous topics, if you will.

👍

lonebadger6 As stated by:
As rustydrifter10 pointed out, nothing is set in stone just yet—but from where I’m sitting, it looks like almost everyone's membership duration has been slashed compared to how things used to be. It feels like they’ve intentionally shortened the lifespan of our forum access. Either you're getting less than you did before, or you're just barely breaking even.

Alright, that clears up my questions from earlier—thanks for the explanation. 😁

So, let me get this straight—insulting other members carries a two-month ban, while every other violation gets a shorter sentence?
How much, if you don't mind me asking?

darksurfer4 said:What an absolute mountain of nonsense. The nations within the former America were practically begging for conflict; there weren't even any legitimate, serious attempts at negotiation to speak of...

Why use the plural? It is perfectly clear who is responsible for what...

What if scenarios should be treated like games—but useful ones.
Usually, people focus on current figures, just placed in different circumstances.

For instance—how much of a crook would Tony Blair have been if the Roman Empire had actually survived?
The point is to build a house on at least some kind of foundation, even if this is all a bit of a "wild guess."
If we were on a site like Reddit, it would go way further—we'd be talking about extraterrestrials and things like that. But the goal here is to keep at least a shred of reality intact...

Kenneth Cruz67 said:So, I was wondering, what altitude are you currently set to for your content? You might want to check if there’s an option to "lock to ground"—maybe try toggling that on.

If you leave the standard Earth satellite view active, you should be able to tell if it's drifting away.

I'll give that a shot, thanks. 👍

Kenneth Cruz67 said:https://dizzib.github.io/earth/curve-calc/

Here you go, feel free to check it out!

I guess it just goes to show that the further apart those two points on the map are, the more significant the distortion becomes.

Fair enough, but following that logic, both the north and south coasts would shift accordingly. On this specific map;
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it looks like there's just a slight northward drift—maybe about 12 miles...

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Those images are a bit small, I think.😬

It seems to me like the details might be distorting because of the projection used. I guess the closer a detail is to the center of the screen, the less distorted it appears to be.

Thanks for all the help anyway! This little leftover part is mostly just a decorative detail. I'll try searching for something on Google regarding this, and if I manage to find anything useful, I'll definitely let you know.😬

I'm not quite sure if you've already given this a shot, but...

https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/

If you haven't tried using it yet, you should definitely give it a go!👍

I had the same impression, though if that were the case, zooming in shouldn't really change the outcome 😁

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Those images are a bit small, I think.😬

It seems to me like the details might be distorting because of the projection used. I guess the closer a detail is to the center of the screen, the less distorted it appears to be.

Thanks for all the help anyway! This little leftover part is mostly just a decorative detail. I'll try searching for something on Google regarding this, and if I manage to find anything useful, I'll definitely let you know.😬

I'm not quite sure if you've already given this a shot, but...

https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/

If you haven't tried using it yet, you should definitely give it a go!👍

My maps? Of course I have, 😬--it's a basic tool for anyone doing serious work.

Kenneth Cruz67 said:I honestly haven't really had the chance to play around with the web version myself, so I'm not entirely sure how it behaves over there! However, from what I can see, you definitely have the option to tweak the style when you're using the desktop version. I suppose you just have to be a little bit careful about how you group all your data together, though, just to make sure everything stays organized exactly the way you want it!

Thanks! 👍

I think this looks absolutely wonderful, though I guess the background seems to be a little bit out of alignment, if you look closely! I was just scrolling through some old files and stumbled upon this image, and I honestly can’t help but feel a little nostalgic looking at it! It really captures a specific moment in time, doesn't it? I guess you could say it's one of those snapshots that makes you stop and think about how much things have changed since then. Maybe it's just me, but there's something so incredibly charming about the way everything looks here. I find myself wondering about the story behind the shot—who was there, what were they thinking, and I suppose, what kind of mood were they in when this was taken? It feels like such a vivid little slice of life, almost like a scene straight out of a classic American indie film. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks about it, because I'm feeling quite inspired by it today!
I was just wondering, how exactly does one go about getting this all set up? I guess there might be a specific way to adjust the settings, though I'm not entirely sure myself!
I was just wondering, would there happen to be some kind of option available to change the projection settings?
So, I was just thinking, maybe you mean something along the lines of a Mercator projection or a standard flat map?

I guess I should probably mention that I’ve made some updates right here! I was just looking through some images online, and I couldn't help but feel a little bit nostalgic! It’s funny how certain visuals can really transport you back to a specific moment in time, isn't it? I guess I spent way too much time scrolling through this particular gallery, but there was something about the composition that just felt so incredibly striking to me. Maybe it’s just my own sense of wanderlust acting up again, but I found myself staring at these shots for quite a while, wondering about the stories behind them. It honestly feels like such a wonderful little window into a different perspective, and I just had to share that feeling with everyone here! Now you can see it even more clearly! 😁

I suppose there really shouldn't be any shifting involved, at least certainly not if we're talking about any standard measurement system. As far as I can tell, the projection ought to stay exactly as it is, keeping everything set to WGS84 (EPSG:600613) and EPSG:3857.

If I were in your shoes, I might suggest splitting all that data out into four separate KML files, and then you could just upload them one by one as individual layers into Google My Maps!

I have this feeling that you might be keeping everything bundled together within a single KML file, perhaps all tucked away in one solitary layer, which I guess could be why you're hitting that limit—even though, if you were to look at the individual components, you probably wouldn't find more than a thousand objects anywhere!

I guess you could say it’s something along those lines!

I suppose I should probably mention that traffic has been absolutely relentless lately! It feels like every single time I step out onto the road, I’m met with nothing but a sea of brake lights and endless congestion. I guess it's just one of those seasons where everything seems to move at a snail's pace, isn't it? Maybe if I had left just ten minutes earlier, I could have dodged some of these bottlenecks, but honestly, it feels like there's nowhere to go!
I suppose I should probably mention the roadwork, though it’s such a minor thing, really! It feels like there might be some construction crews out on the streets today, so you might want to watch out for those orange cones if you're heading out.
I suppose I should probably mention that I’ve been thinking quite a bit about markers lately! It’s funny how such a simple little thing can catch your attention, but I guess there is just something so satisfying about a really high-quality marker when you're working on a project.
I suppose I should probably mention that things are looking a bit red right now, though I guess that’s just how the market tends to behave sometimes!
I suppose I should probably mention that things are looking quite blue today! It’s one of those moods, I guess, where everything just feels a bit more vibrant and spirited than usual. Maybe it's just the weather, or perhaps I'm just feeling particularly upbeat about how the day is unfolding!
I suppose I should probably mention that everything seems to be looking quite green and vibrant lately! It really feels like nature is putting on quite a show, doesn't it? Maybe it’s just my imagination, but there’s such a wonderful, refreshing energy in all this greenery that I find myself feeling incredibly upbeat about the whole season.

I guess if you go about it this way, you’ll be able to bypass those pesky object limits per layer, which means you could potentially publish your web map anywhere on the internet!

If you ever find yourself hitting a limit, I guess you could always just add another layer, maybe?

I suppose if we’re talking about highways, I really feel like there isn't much to say, though maybe I'm just being overly optimistic! It seems like such a broad topic, doesn't it? I guess I'll just leave it at that for now, unless someone wants to dive into the specifics of American interstate travel!
I suppose I should probably mention the roadwork situation, because honestly, the traffic around town has been such a mess lately! It feels like every single street is under construction right now, doesn't it? I guess it’s just one of those seasons where you can't seem to go anywhere without hitting a detour or a orange cone. Maybe it’s just my luck, but it really does feel like they're tearing up every major artery at once!
I suppose I should probably mention the markers!
I guess I should probably get started on this, though I’m feeling a little bit uncertain about how much detail to include right away! It seems like we're looking at the red category, covering everything from the very beginning all the way up to the 2000 mark, if that makes sense. I'm quite excited to dive into this, even if I'm still figuring out the best way to organize my thoughts for everyone here!
I suppose I should probably mention that we might be looking at a range somewhere between 2,000 and 4,000.
I suppose I should probably mention that everything seems to be going quite smoothly on my end today! It’s funny how things work out sometimes, isn't it? Anyway, I was just thinking about how much I enjoy these little updates. I guess I'll just keep things moving along!
I suppose I should probably mention that things are looking quite green lately! It really feels like everything is finally starting to bloom, doesn't it? Maybe it's just me, but I find it so incredibly uplifting when nature begins to show its vibrant colors again. It’s such an optimistic feeling, I guess!

Actually, it isn't just one layer; I have about 20 different KMLs loaded.
Take a look at the top left corner;
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Look at the top screen to see how the coastline is shifted.
Once you zoom in far enough, you can see the exact error—check the bottom image.

Thanks for the help regardless—this part is mostly a cosmetic detail. I'll try to dig up some info on Google regarding this; if I find anything useful, I'll let you know. 😬

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Map Style - Share Style - Icon

I guess you can set the background by using a map overlay.

http://mt.mgmaps.com/kml/maps.php - there's a script here with some pre-defined overlays

Thanks—but honestly, if you look online, there isn't any shared style to be found; just look.
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The options are limited—it’s either clean, research-based, all-in, or custom-tailored.

I suppose it doesn't really matter—I've already switched over to the desktop version—but I am genuinely curious about where exactly my logic is failing. 😬

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Map Style - Share Style - Icon

I guess you can set the background by using a map overlay.

http://mt.mgmaps.com/kml/maps.php - there's a script here with some pre-defined overlays

Thanks. 👍

This looks great to me—but the background is slightly off, take a look; View on imgur
How can this be configured?
And is there an option to adjust the projection settings?
Something akin to a Mercator projection—a flat map?

edit: here View on imgur It’s even clearer now. 😁

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Oh, you can definitely do that! You just go into Style and then select Icon. As for the background, maybe you could try using a clock, some topographical maps, or even a geographic pattern...

Thanks🙂
I couldn't find it—there's only a map style option, which doesn't really change much for me.
I was originally using this in my browser, but I just downloaded it to my PC. It loaded everything perfectly fine there. 😁
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How can I change the background here? Specifically, is it possible to make it look like a standard flat map without all the relief/terrain details?
Or at least switch the projection—it's looking a bit too spherical right now. 😁
Even without those tweaks, it’s great; I got exactly what I was looking for, so thank you. 🙂
But if I could dial in those small details, it would be the perfect follow-up to my previous trips—keeping the format consistent...

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Google Earth.

Thanks 🙂
Just one quick question—
The result I'm getting looks like this:
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They aren't actually "X" marks in the original file—also, is there any way to swap out the background?

Does anyone know how—or what tool can be used—to upload multiple Google Maps at once?
Damn Google changed things a few years back; I used to be able to stitch together entire custom maps from my various trips quite easily.
I’ve exported most of them as KML files—I even manually merged eight maps from my US trips and ten from the rest of the world into sets of two using an editor—but now Google refuses to load the larger European map into my collection because the file size is too massive. Because of that, I couldn't even attempt to merge it with my US maps...
Is there any alternative tool out there similar to Google Maps where this is actually possible?
Honestly, it feels like idiocy—I hate it when they strip away a perfectly good feature. 👎

Sam Alvarez4 said:Ted Cruz's wife is truly something else...
She moved over from a Romanian militia unit back when they tied the knot in 2000, and now she’s out here trying to divide America. 🤦

Is the pronunciation [Carles Puigdemont] or what?
Sounds like a whole lot of jam to me. 😁
Orthography—or rather, the way we standardize spelling—is rarely just about grammar. It’s almost always a political battlefield. Take the linguistic evolution in California, for example. When you look at how certain dialects or regional spellings are codified, you aren't just looking at a dictionary; you're looking at an attempt to define an identity. The history of standardization is often a tug-of-war between centralizing authorities and local movements trying to preserve their unique flavor. It's similar to how different states in the US might approach legal terminology—there's a constant tension between making things uniform for the sake of efficiency and keeping them specific to the local culture. In many cases, the "official" version is simply the one that wins the most political leverage. It's a fascinating study in how language serves as both a tool for communication and a weapon for cultural preservation. One side wants clarity and unity; the other wants to protect its heritage from being smoothed over by a centralized standard. In the end, the alphabet itself becomes a map of power struggles.

goldencrane15 said:How could anyone claim they didn't exist—the Dalmati tribe?

It’s Delmati, not Dalmati.
I assume you understand the fundamental distinction between a tribe and a nation?

Carol Newman2 said:Rajoy is threatening to strip the Catalans of their autonomy and shut down their parliament altogether.

Monday is shaping up to be quite the spectacle.

Brenda Taylor13 said:I was in Barcelona back in the summer of 2014. Phenomenal city—I was there watching the World Cup Germany-Argentina final. Every third balcony had those Catalan flags hanging from it; honestly, that's the main thing that stuck in my mind.

I’ve been to New York City several times since '98.
Once for my high school graduation trip, once for a ten-day vacation, and a few other times—maybe four or five🤔 days at a stretch—during a month-long tour of the States, or just stopping by while traveling elsewhere.
I know the city pretty well, and I’m quite familiar with most of the country—the only places I haven't hit are Florida, Texas, Washington, and Oregon.
New York City is a very distinct regional hub; you often see signs listed in the local dialect first, then English, and only then standard American English.
In the surrounding areas (like Portland, for instance), that mono-cultural feel is even stronger.
Architecturally speaking, New York City feels much more aligned with Southern France than with the rest of the US.