Posts by Sam Green73

Chris Wilson4 said:Look, I know plenty about what anxiety feels like. I don't need a reading assignment.
When someone asks "how are you," they're asking how we're holding up mentally, not looking for aimless gossip.
You can't just go around deleting every single post because of one wrong word. Where does that even end?
Nobody’s going to want to post here anymore if this keeps up.

I really hate what you're doing to this thread. If people break rules, ban them. But stop hovering over us every five seconds just because one person keeps reporting posts that happen to offend them—or posts that don't meet your hyper-specific standards for what's "offensive."
Why wasn't anyone deleting anything when I was being insulted for months?

Talk about double standards!!

1. I'm sure you understand what anxiety is, but if you want to participate in a forum discussion, it helps to actually follow the intended structure of the debate.
Every question you've raised has already been addressed in that opening post.

2. Anxiety - General Discussion (Vol. IV) isn't meant for casual chatter; for that, we have the cocktail bar 'Psycho.Logitech' - small support group & chat.
Which, by the way, is clearly stated in the introductory message.

I totally get that everyone has gotten used to just hanging out and chatting, but that's not how this works anymore.
The people posting here should be those interested in the actual topic, not just using the thread as an emotional outlet.
It was hard to spot the serious contributors amidst all the constant chatter rolling through there, but they are definitely here.

3. Keep in mind that I've only been a moderator here for about six weeks, so please don't blame me for things that were already happening before I arrived.
Is anyone actually insulting you right now without consequences?

Chris Wilson4 said:Hey Sam Green73:

What's with the constant link dumping whenever someone just asks "how are you guys doing?" (Anxiety)?

It makes zero sense that every single post gets nuked like I'm not even allowed to ask anything here.

Feels more like a dictatorship than actual free speech.😵

Take a second to actually read the introductory post in the Anxiety discussion.
"How are you?" is meant for casual chat/small talk/socializing.

On this forum, we have the freedom to stay on topic, not necessarily total freedom of speech.

I’ve been hearing some whispers that message reports aren't going through properly.
So, if you guys stumble upon anything weird that we should probably look into, please flag it here or over on the help desk

Casey Cox2 said:She was coming at me in my DMs, man—I went ahead and wiped those nasty messages, so I don't have any receipts left, but honestly? It’d be pretty sweet to mess with her just enough to shut her up. You know how it is—as soon as someone realizes they aren't getting the attention they're craving, they start throwing low blows.

Definitely report it via DM next time.
Don't put up with harassment.

Casey Cox2 said:If she’s really out to insult us and work for the antichrist, then fine. Just give her a warning—for my own sake. I need to actually sleep at night without reaching for my antipsychotics.

Can you drop a link to the problematic post?

Casey Cox2 said:Props to the new mod—you’ve got my vote.👍

Honestly, thanks for giving me this whole new experience.

I was practically throwing warnings at you yesterday (🤔 or maybe even going for the ban!), yet you’re just sitting there totally chill about everything I’m doing 🙏🙏🙏

fadedbear92 said:If you had actually been following the exchange between Salevart and Casey Cox2, you definitely wouldn't be thinking that.

2. I don't see which female user is being insulted.
To say who we're talking about—which could easily be labeled as trolling—I'd need to sit back, think, and reread what came before.
Drinking alcohol is definitely important context here for understanding someone's state of mind.

That was my mistake—I shouldn't have said "female user," so my apologies—but I still want to emphasize the vulgarity and the misogyny involved.

3. People deal with anxiety in all sorts of ways, and I hear sex is a good remedy.
This isn't a church service.

Did I ever say sex was off-limits? No. But the way it's discussed—the language used and the underlying intent—really matters. It's pretty clear this user isn't suggesting sex as a healthy coping mechanism for anxiety, but rather bragging about it like a teenager.

4. Some men really function that way.
It's better they can express themselves and get feedback from a "healthy" environment
than me banning people from sharing their views.

So, you're essentially supporting treating women like prostitutes and finding it helpful to broadcast private details about how many days a user has gone without sex?

Honestly, I just don't have the energy to argue with people who keep projecting their own weird fantasies onto me.

We're doomed.

fadedbear92 said:1. post

Sale is looking for you
He knows where you work and where you hang out
Sale is looking for you
He knows all the spots you hit at night
Sale is looking for you
He knows where you live—but not for much longer
Sale is looking for you
He skipped his meds, and now there's a storm rolling in from the south

If we didn't know the backstory regarding the beef between Salevart and Casey Cox2, this might just seem like a joke—but since we do, these lyrics aren't just harmless teasing; they feel like an actual attempt at intimidation.

2. post

Basically, you guys are right about that "bitch"—she was just a thirsty girl looking for something real, and my buddy didn't step up, which made me mad at him. In the end, she didn't dare do anything because they were in that awkward "trying to date" phase. She was looking at me with total awe; if I had wanted to, I could have had her, but I stayed loyal to my friend. She ended up taking offense later.
I drank way too much and mixed everything up—but hey, we're all human.
In terms of sex, she wouldn't have been that bad; that's a different story entirely.

Once again, we see the promotion of drinking and the constant insults toward forum members—specifically the women here.
Vulgarity, insults, misogyny.
The whole thread should be nuked, not just this single post.

3. post

My godmother served me up, barely finished... but since noon, I've been dealing with muscle twitches, exhaustion, and I can't sleep... plus some depression and lethargy, and nerves, though I'm not crying... I'm going to eat something now and hopefully pass out. Goodnight, everyone...

Vulgar language and complete disrespect for the Anxiety topic.

4. post

I DM'd her to ask the price. She looks incredible, and I'm definitely not in any shape to be going at it for 40 days straight.

Promoting prostitution, vulgar language, misogyny, and disrespecting the topic...

1. Is Miami threatening Casey Cox2 on behalf of Salevart?
I'm hoping it's just a joke.

2. I don't see which woman is being insulted here.
To figure out if this could actually be characterized as trolling,
I really need to take a moment to sit down and read through what happened previously.
In this context, mentioning alcohol consumption is actually vital to understanding the person's mental state.

3. Everyone handles anxiety differently, and I've heard that sex can actually be a good remedy.
This isn't a Sunday service, after all.

4. Some guys honestly just function that way.
It's better to let people express themselves and get feedback from a "healthy" environment
than to try and censor their opinions.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Are we talking about a general rule, or do we need to report every single post individually?

In principle, the problem is that a handful of people have basically hijacked the Psychic Couch. They've turned it into one giant, endless chat room where they just brag about their sexual conquests and how much they can drink. It's become a total dumping ground. Honestly, it’s going to drive away most of our regulars and any new users who actually come to this subforum looking for real help. They're turning a resource into a landfill.

If you want us to go through and file a report for every individual post, fine—we can do that too.

Just so we're clear, I've pulled out 4 specific posts from the 8 that were flagged.

The other reports were pretty straightforward, so I just handled them based on my own judgment of what made sense.

Bottom line is, looking at these 4 specific messages, I honestly don't see an issue.
Now, obviously, just because I'm not seeing the problem doesn't mean there isn't one.
I’d really appreciate it if someone could walk me through exactly what I'm missing here.

p.s.
I've also noticed that Psychic Couch has started feeling more like a casual chat room lately, at least based on the last few discussions I've caught.
I'm going to work on reigning that back in, but it won't happen overnight.

fadedbear92 said:I'm going to take that as a rhetorical question...
good luck!

Look, you should probably explain yourself, otherwise I'm just going to assume you're being rhetorical from here on out.

fadedbear92 said:I’m asking the moderators to please step in regarding certain users who are trolling the Psychic Couch threads—they're being vulgar, insulting other members, and even pushing alcohol and drug use.
I've sent in several reports already, but nothing seems to change.
I'd specifically ask you to look over the posts by Salevart, Casey Cox2, Wolf-a1524, and Miami. Because of them, plenty of people have stopped posting—not to mention the impression they leave on newcomers who might actually be looking for advice for health issues or just want to share their own experiences. This kind of behavior was never tolerated here before. Thank you!

So, what am I missing here? What's the issue?

Alright, looks like I've got my work cut out for me.
I'll get right on it.

Enchanté

Sam Green73 said:The higher-ups just told me that thread is buried under a mountain of paperwork on my desk right now.

It hasn't been deleted; it's just been sent out for professional dry cleaning.
Apparently, someone spilled something all over it.
I’ll take a look at those stains and get the debate back online as soon as it's ready.

I'm opening up the entire psychoanalytic couch for you.

I did a bit of housekeeping and brought the thread back to the front page.

Jamie Adams6 said:just please don't delete the good threads—I still haven't gotten over that "crisis of femininity" one. 🙂div>

The higher-ups just told me that thread is buried under a mountain of paperwork on my desk right now.

It hasn't been deleted; it's just been sent out for professional dry cleaning.
Apparently, someone spilled something all over it.
I’ll take a look at those stains and get the debate back online as soon as it's ready.

neonsailor26 said:Do you think I could actually launch my own "Winston Smith - Resurrection" theme?

I honestly feel like it would be an absolute sensation from day one...

Just imagine—taking that whole Winston Smith concept and weaving it through this delicate tapestry of motherhood and grandmothers, dancing right on that razor's edge between life and death, freedom and incarceration 😁...

I'm opening up the entire psychoanalytic couch for you.

Joseph Bailey41 said:Look... if Stalin could strike a deal with Hitler, I can certainly manage to be on good terms with my mom. But whatever... I just wanted to see if you were a replicant. 😁

I'm actually really curious about this too.🍿

Joseph Bailey41 said:Mickey Mouse. 🙂

How do you feel about your mother?

We get along just fine.
Honestly, she’s got quite the narcissistic streak, though.

How about you? What's the deal with your mom?

dustyfalcon12 said:If you ask me, I’d steer clear of those antidepressants...🙂
The issues you're dealing with—well, you can handle them on your own, if you ask my opinion...🙂
Maybe you're just a bit scattered or something...
And jumping onto medication, it feels like such a massive step...🙂

Brenda Sanders46 said:It’s way too easy for her, honestly. She just hands out the antidepressants like candy... you show up to a couple of sessions and suddenly—bam—here we go, straight to the meds.👎

🙄 Look, antidepressants are a lifesaver for people who truly need them.
Personally, I don't think psychotherapy would do me any good at all without an SSRI in my system.

Carl Thompson4 said:For mild anxiety or depression, talking it out is usually the better move. If that doesn't cut it, maybe look into something light, something natural?
Look, AT&T can definitely mess with your libido, so you have to figure out which option helps with the mood stuff versus which one actually helps with the drive... it's hard to balance both. You might end up stuck in a loop that's pretty damn difficult to escape. As for the libido side of things, you can try handling that without meds—re-evaluate your relationship, change your routine, whatever...

If we're talking about libido specifically, it wouldn't hurt to get your thyroid levels checked out.

No promises here.

So, this past weekend, I found myself feeling this massive wave of aggression toward some guy.
Honestly, I had no idea I even had that kind of intensity in me 🤷
But hey, when you're out there on neutral ground, you never really know how you're going to react 🕺

Drew Garcia6 said:So, what exactly is that extra 30 for?

Due to some technical glitches, both cards were removed, so I just had to re-issue the card myself.

It’s not actually a new penalty or anything—just me cleaning up some technical details behind the scenes.