Posts by Walter Brown30

Andrew Wells58 said:it's just like before.

Exactly.
Ever since this thing supposedly started working properly, it’s been a total mess. There are days when absolutely nothing shows up, then suddenly everything hits at once from all my subscribed threads. Other times, I'll get updates from just a handful of topics, or one specific thread will flood me with posts while the rest stay completely dead... 😵I still don't see any kind of consistent pattern here.

Yeah.
They won't even show up in my private messages.

You missed including the reference ranges for the TSH—every lab in the States uses different benchmarks—but based on how you pulled those two specific results and those suspected diagnoses together in your opening post, I’m guessing it’s running high. If that's the case, given everything else you're feeling, it might be worth asking your primary care doctor for a referral to an endocrinologist. That way, you can get the full battery of tests done and finally get some clarity on what's actually causing this and whether you even need treatment at all.
The thyroid affects just about everything in the body, and it can definitely trigger various issues, including those heart palpitations and that restless, uneasy sensation you described. Then again, those sensations could just be your reaction to the ventricular extrasystoles themselves, which can feel pretty unsettling to some people. As for what triggers extrasystoles, there are plenty of culprits, like, for instance, .
Good luck.

It could potentially be a thyroid issue. 🤔
Before you even got that first TSH reading—and honestly, you didn't mention what your actual lab numbers were—were you dealing with a lot of stress? Or any other symptoms? Did they run tests for T4 or T3 as well?
Also, is there any history of thyroid problems in your family, like with your mom or dad?
I’m asking because of this specific part:

Arthur Lewis2 said:subclinical hypothyroidism
suspected thyroiditis

I can't tell if they're just being extra cautious with the diagnosis.

Are you counting blood cells now?

Based on how you write, it’s pretty obvious you have a solid grasp of the American dialect.

Check this out:

Terry Morris41 said:I've been warned, and honestly, I don't give a damn.

Terry Morris41 said:I just completely ignored it. Honestly, those kinds of threats are totally baseless and don't make any sense at all. It’s just ridiculous.

You really seem to think you’re some kind of heavyweight debater, but let’s be honest—you’re not even close.
I'm not even going to dignify those blatant ad hominem attacks or the insults I didn't even throw out there with a response. It’s just not worth my time.

Terry Morris41 said:It’s so easy to just spin up a new handle... honestly, my god. If you want me to go out of my way and troll your threads just so you have something to lose your mind over, then fine—consider it done.

It’s time to stop dragging our feet and just get moving. We need to push forward, take decisive action, and finally put this whole situation to bed once and for all. No more hesitation.

amberfox4 said:So, if I put them on ignore, they can't even send me messages?

Richard Nelson84 said:If you have someone on ignore, they can still technically send you messages, but they won't land in your inbox. This means the person spamming you won't even realize you've ignored them. 😁

Unless something went haywire with your privacy settings in the meantime, those messages will still come through. You'll see their posts on threads just like any other ignored user—if you click on them, they'll still open up.

If you really want to shut down access to your inbox entirely, you should go into your contact list settings and toggle the option so that only people on your approved list can message you. Alternatively, you can just disable incoming messages altogether. I know for a fact the second option works; as for the first one, I don't remember the exact steps off the top of my head, but usually, when someone tries to message you after blocking them, they get a notification saying they can't deliver the message to that user. Likewise, if you've blocked all incoming PMs via email, you'll get an alert that someone tried to reach out (provided you actually have your message notifications turned on).

It’s not like I’m officially moderating this specific thread, but once I caught sight of the headline and the question being asked, I just couldn't help myself. I had to dig a little deeper. From what I can see, xciting hasn't been deleted, isn't banned (they aren't showing up grayed out), and certainly hasn't been pruned—they've still got their two hundred or so posts intact. Looking at the activity logs, they were actually logged in last night, which tells me everything I need to know: they are very much active.

My stance on the mods hasn't changed, and it isn't going to: you can't afford even a single bad day where someone manages to get under your skin and you decide to take it out on them. That’s the bottom line. One of the non-negotiable requirements for getting back onto the PDF is having zero outbursts like that. You have one bad day—just one—and you’re instantly relegated to partial access. Once you hit that point, there's honestly no guarantee you'll ever be fully reinstated.
As for that last part of your post, where you claim to know what we expect from people? You couldn't be more wrong. It’s so off base that I can barely find the words, except for this: honestly, one of the biggest perks of your absence is that my inbox isn't being flooded with your messages.
If all you want to do is lurk and read the threads, it’s simple: just log out. You'll still be able to see and read everything.
I am genuinely sorry to hear you're feeling disappointed. Truly.

We had a long talk about this, and here’s the bottom line: the partial ban stands.
Why? It really comes down to the same old issues. Looking at the active points—including those specifically flagged for harassing other users on the second PDF report—it's clear you haven't actually changed how you interact with people. There hasn't been any meaningful shift in your behavior.

Michael Walker43 said:Chrome: just turn off "Predict network actions to improve page load performance"
and the whole thing goes away.
The bug has already been documented and is being worked on (check out https://code.google.com/p/chromium/i...tail?id=377581 ).

Susan Martin4 said:Everything seems fine on my end right now 👍 in Chrome settings, under advanced

Noup, 408, hit F5, 408, F5... ...408, F5... 408, F5...408, F5...

I’m digging up this old thread, but honestly, I’m wondering if anyone has gained some actual, long-term experience with Flonase since I last posted. It’s one thing when the manufacturer puts a massive list of warnings on the box, but I want to hear the truth "from the trenches"—or at least from people who have actually lived through it. Does this stuff really tank your immune system across the board? If it does, how long does it take for your immunity to bounce back to baseline? I get that everyone's body reacts differently, but there has to be some sort of general timeframe or data out there. Also, how much of an impact does it actually make for sinus issues or seasonal allergies? And before I forget: what’s the best way to use it so you aren't just dumping the medication straight into your system? Just looking for some real talk here. 😁

bluemaker24 said:Since I’ve already opened this can of worms, I might as well toss in one more question. Even if it feels a bit "old news," I’m hoping someone will actually deign to give me an answer. I want to know why our moderator, Sandra Adams66, wiped out all those posts on the Latin music thread about *La hija del mariachi* a few weeks back—specifically the ones discussing why the show was being pulled from the internet? One user tipped us off, and a handful of us left a quick comment to voice our frustration, only to find the entire thread scrubbed by the very next day.😕 We used to be able to talk about stuff like this in other threads without anyone batting an eye, but suddenly, the rules have shifted overnight.🙄

This has already been covered in the series thread.

It wasn't just a simple heads-up about a show being taken down. While notifying people that a series is no longer available is fine, the discussion veered into territory involving copyright infringement, which is a huge red flag here (everyone needs to keep the general forum rule in mind regarding that). Plus, based on how the conversation was heading during those 48 hours, it was pretty obvious where the discussion was going.
In addition to the problematic posts—there were two, if I recall correctly—they also cleared out the follow-up comments and the ones where people were criticizing the moderation itself.

Look, letting people know a show isn't online anymore isn't the problem. The issue is everything else. You have to be careful about how you phrase things, because it is incredibly easy for a conversation to spiral into something that violates our policies.

Up until last night, there was still a glimmer of hope that things might actually show up, but since then? Absolutely nothing. Zero. Zilch.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you; we don't all moderate the forum at the same time, so our internal discussions took a bit longer than expected.

Regarding Melissa Benoist, we’ve decided that there isn't any need to open a new thread right now.
She only held a lead role in one single series ever aired here in the US (Cloudy Skies), and back when that was on, nobody felt the need to start her own dedicated thread. Honestly, it doesn't make much sense to do it now—the girl got married this summer, so she’ll likely be busy with a baby rather than starting some new series that might air in the US 😉.
Until one of her lead roles actually airs in the US, you can talk about Melissa in these existing threads:
- American TV Industry - American series,
- American movies, specifically regarding the films she's been in, which are located in the Off subforum where there are plenty of active, high-traffic threads, plus
- On the Edge if you're referring to that specific series,
- Şubat.

As for the separate thread for actress Ay Bingöl, we decided to close it—or rather, merge it into the thread where people are already discussing her, which is Actors from the series "How Time Passes" - joint thread. Once merged, we deleted the duplicate posts and kept only the ones containing fresh information (specifically related to the last film where she had a supporting role).
Why did we go this route? The discussion about Ay is already well underway in another thread, and there's no reason to move it. No matter how talented an actress is, the odds of her landing another lead role in a series airing in the US anytime soon are slim, and the existing topic is perfectly fine for discussing her movies and stage work.

You asked:

There's one thing I don't quite get. New American series, like Gossip Girl or Fatih, that haven't started airing yet, get their own threads in the Unseen subforum, but new Latin shows like Lies Perfectas go straight into the Soap Opera subforum. Shouldn't both types of series be in Unseen?

Yeah, it's a little confusing at first until you figure out the logic behind what goes where.
The subforums have functioned this way for ages. The long-time users are used to the system, so it's really up to the newcomers to adapt to it. Or, as a colleague of mine put it (😁): If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Finally, please take a look at how the opening posts for threads in Soap Opera and Unseen - other series - look (for example 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., etc.). They need to be neat, easy to read, properly formatted, and they shouldn't be used to chat with moderators—that's what private messages or PMs are for.

wiredwolf442, looking at your recent posts, it’s pretty clear you either missed the point entirely or you're just refusing to see why you got a partial ban.
If we're talking about the first thing: I don't care—and neither does anyone else here—what your opinion is on some character in a TV show or how they act. That’s irrelevant. What *is* relevant is how you treat the people on this site. You can't just treat people like garbage, which is exactly what you've been doing, and you've been doing it in a really aggressive way. When arguing in the threads wasn't enough for you, you started hounding people in their DMs, which just added more fuel to the fire... and even then, you didn't stop; you actually dragged clones into the mix too. All of this behavior, looking at the big picture, resulted in the serious sanction you received—that partial ban back on January 22nd, two months ago.
Constantly asking when your ban will be lifted isn't going to speed up your return to the main boards.
The earliest your case will even be reviewed is mid-July.

Best,

wiredwolf442 didn't get his partial ban because he was favoring some character in the show or because he had an opinion. He got hit because he was insulting other users and trolling, not to mention he was breaking several other site rules (and I really don't feel like listing the whole damn catalog here).
In the meantime, he’s gone gray—meaning he’s been banned—because he just wouldn't stop violating the forum guidelines. It speaks for itself.

quietbison86 said:I was hoping Sandra Adams66 would weigh in on this. She gave me a warning because I asked in the Force thread why someone wiped the episodes from that streaming site and where else I could watch the series online, especially since a few people were already commenting about it there... To be fair, I didn't get many penalty points, but I still genuinely want to know why my question was flagged as off-topic or spam?

Does this have anything to do with wiredwolf442's complaint regarding his partial ban on the PDF file and the alleged bias of the moderators over in the "Suleiman the Magnificent" thread? Nope. If you want to know why a post was deleted or why you got a warning, you send the moderator a private message. If you don't hear back within a reasonable amount of time, you can bring the question to this thread (it's all laid out in the TV subforum rules), or you can appeal a warning on this one.
Naturally, the PŽK has its own set of rules that you should probably read before jumping into a discussion.
PS.
Check your PMs.

ambermason16 I can't even begin to tell you how much this entire situation grinds my gears. It’s like we’ve reached a point where common sense has just completely left the building, and frankly, I’m tired of being the only one pointing it out. I was sitting there the other day, thinking about how things used to be, and then I saw what was being said online, and it just hit me—we are circling the drain. You see people making these ridiculous claims, acting like they have some kind of moral high ground, when in reality, they’re just shouting into the void to hear their own voices. It’s exhausting. I remember back when I was working that job over in Chicago—you know, the one with the management that thought they were geniuses but couldn't run a lemonade stand—and it felt exactly like this. That same feeling of watching someone confidently walk straight into a brick wall while everyone else just watches. It’s the sheer lack of accountability that gets to me. Everyone wants the credit, but nobody wants to take the blame when the wheels fall off. We’re living in an era where being loud is considered more important than being right, and it’s driving me absolutely insane. I’ve spent hours trying to make sense of these arguments, trying to find a shred of logic, but it’s just not there. It’s all noise. All of it. And don't even get me started on the "experts" weighing in. They come out of nowhere with these half-baked theories, acting like they've cracked the code, while ignoring every single piece of evidence that contradicts them. It’s blatant, it’s shameless, and quite honestly, it’s insulting to anyone with half a brain cell left. I’m not interested in playing along with this circus anymore. If we’re going to have a conversation, let's actually have one based on reality, not whatever fantasy world these people are currently inhabiting.
Look, I think we’re getting bogged down in semantics here. When Nica dropped that quote, I don't think they were making a moral judgment on whether someone "should" or "shouldn't" do something—it felt more like a comment on the technical side of things. I actually went in to test it myself just now, and honestly, it’s business as usual. I was able to bold text without any issues, no moderator panel required, just using the standard options like I always have. It seems like everything is working perfectly fine on my end. Look, just because some random glitch or whatever technical hiccup prevents one team from pulling it off doesn't mean the door is wide open for everyone else. It’s not like the rules suddenly stop applying to the rest of the field just because one side hit a snag. You can't just use a system error as an excuse to hand a free pass to someone else. That's not how any fair competition works. Look, if we’re strictly talking about what’s forbidden by the rules, then we really shouldn't be guessing here. We need to go straight to the source and get a definitive answer from one of the higher-ups in management. 😁

northernpilot2 said:ambermason16 wants to talk about the technical side of things, not the ban. 🙂
As far as I can tell, they’ve basically locked that feature down for registered users from a purely technical standpoint. Honestly, why they made that call is anyone's guess—it feels like a total roadblock for no apparent reason.

It feels like I’m dealing with some kind of glitch here. The last time I tried to use the bold function, it just wouldn't cooperate with me. I ended up having to manually type out the code through the options menu just to get it to work, and surprisingly, the system actually accepted it.🤷