Posts by Aaron Harris2

Benjamin King2 said:For nearly two years now, I have dealt with nothing but headaches caused by WD drives. If you intend to use one strictly for occasional backups or light tasks, then perhaps it might suffice; however, if you require a drive that will be running continuously—such as for a media server where the disk stays active for hours on end—I would strongly advise against choosing WD.

Understood, and thank you for the insight. It seems my first instinct was correct, though hearing such a definitive warning is certainly unsettling and significantly diminishes my confidence in WDA.
Do you happen to have any recommendations regarding specific retailers in New York City in terms of pricing and reliability, or should I simply scan through various options on Amazon?

Benjamin King2 said:The Adata model comes with a three-year warranty, so you could easily go with either SanDisk or General Electric; just make sure you're getting one with USB 3.0 capabilities.

I appreciate the advice; I will certainly keep those options in mind. 🙂

Benjamin King2 said:And if it isn't Western Digital, it's often just unreliable junk.

Oh, really!? 😲
Because a buddy of mine who works in software development has sworn an eternal oath to WeDej, having used their products for years without a single issue.

Hello everyone, I would truly appreciate some guidance from this community. 🙂

I am currently looking to purchase a 500 GB external hard drive, which is more than sufficient for the specific volume of data I intend to store on it.

Which particular manufacturer would you recommend I trust, and which major retailer should I utilize for the purchase?

I have compiled several links that I pulled from a price comparison site, which I can certainly adapt for our discussion here; I kindly ask that you review them and offer your expert insights—whether you suggest adding an option or perhaps discarding one of these—as I suspect your collective knowledge far exceeds that of a simple search engine. (Please note that I pulled these just a few days before Christmas, so they may not reflect the most current market availability):

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...1260071#ponude

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...00rpm__1305511

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...sb-30__1693111

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...sb-30__1307451

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...00rpm__1313171

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...cache__1873641

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...cache__2272071

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...cache__1693531

I have already made it abundantly clear that I do not follow his every move on a daily basis; rather, I monitor things sporadically. Given that I am currently tracking hundreds of different threads spread across two massive PDF files and three smaller ones, I fail to see where the confusion lies. 🤷
While I have indeed been active on the Forum, I was simply not participating in that specific thread. Some of us barely frequent the site at all—and frankly, what is the issue with that?

Regrettably, because I have actual responsibilities to attend to IRL, I cannot spend my entire day locked in an argument with you 😵 regarding why a particular post didn't warrant a three or four-day penalty.
Furthermore, you aren't even answering the question I posed within the thread that is also documented in this PDF.
Therefore, my responses here are primarily intended to assist a certain user whom I hope will reach out, especially when she encounters a post that requires reporting (whether via a report or a PM). That is all I have to say on the matter, and I am signing off.

It is quite evident that you are attempting to speak on our behalf when you claim we support calls for violence or similar rhetoric—behavior which I am formally requesting the administration to prohibit, as I have absolutely no desire to squander my precious time here or drafting lengthy documents just to convince you that such violent sentiments are not supported by us.
Indeed, there were several days where certain posts went unsanctioned simply because they escaped our notice; after all, some moderators are not present on the Forum every single day, which is an expected reality in any organization where there isn't sufficient funding to properly compensate the work being performed.

Utilizing the report function is a perfectly sophisticated solution, and I strongly urge all users to make use of it.

Author,
I find myself checking this thread periodically, primarily as a preventative measure rather than out of a deep fascination with the specific subject matter. I have observed certain patterns over the last few weeks since this was launched—though, admittedly, I haven't scrutinized every single entry. To be perfectly clear, I do not read every individual post within the PDF files I moderate, nor do I possess the luxury of time to do so. My involvement, specifically regarding the removal of content and utilizing various administrative tools, occurs strictly after a report has been filed; it is toward this process that I direct all well-meaning users of this thread and the entire Forum.
Once reports are submitted, we generally sweep away the clutter, the insults, and the nonsense—in fact, several posts have been scrubbed and removed within the last 24 hours alone. One particular user managed to rack up 500 points for just two posts, bringing their total to 1,000.
It is truly a pity that you could not simply wait until morning—say, until 8:00 AM—after filing your reports at 3:00 AM to allow us time to process them; instead, you rushed here mere minutes later to open this thread, rather than reaching out via private message to me or any other moderator.

And so, the duty officers are left to face the fallout, ready to pull whatever arguments they can from their sleeves. While we are on the subject...

Nicholas King said:The crux of the matter is that the moderators absolutely support the current state of this thread, which becomes glaringly obvious when one observes how this very discussion is being moderated.

Furthermore, there is a recurring mantra—which I must admit is quite cleverly and cunningly phrased—whereby people play the victim by claiming that "enemies of all stripes want to sterilize MK, and that we are just having a laugh; if you lack a sense of humor or a life, then you might as well delete MK, the Forum, and the entire Internet altogether."

I appreciate your unsolicited tutorial on whether or not the moderators are supportive, but there is absolutely no need to speak on our behalf, especially when you are peddling falsehoods.
Personally, I am completely opposed to any incitement of violence or the verbal abuse of others.
I have missed certain posts because I do not monitor this thread daily, but rather check it upon receiving a report (or occasionally scanning a page or two preemptively). Please, feel free to continue your little crusade of digging through threads to sniff out rule-breaking posts—just so you can fabricate the narrative that the moderators are complicit. 😵 By all means, if that brings you joy and serves as the primary purpose of your existence on this Forum, go right ahead.

Aaron Collins25 said:I’m completely on board with this and fully support the idea, though I have to say I’m firmly against deleting anything at all.
How are we supposed to figure out what went wrong if everything has been deleted?

I’m honestly not quite sure what your issue is with Charles Fox10. From where I’m sitting, he seems like one of the better moderators we have on here, and I don't even know him personally.

Please, let’s be reasonable here—I would really advise against throwing out such silly ideas. If we aren't careful, some wannabe intellectuals might actually take them seriously, thinking they've found a golden opportunity to jump in and try to act smarter than everyone else.

I honestly find it hard to believe that the thread was locked on the grounds of supposedly inciting violence. If you ask me, it was shut down because of this massive uproar and the whole "witch hunt" vibe—it felt more like an Inquisition being carried out by a few self-righteous forum members.

There are definitely households where one parent refuses to discipline, which usually results in the other parent becoming the "designated enforcer" to balance things out.
In my case, my child received a punishment because they were being abusive toward me, even though I was never treated that way myself.

I first discovered this forum about a year ago and have read through a massive amount of threads. To be honest, I couldn't make heads or tails of most of the debates, mostly because the long-time users with hundreds of posts tend to act like they belong to some elite club, often "jumping" on any newcomer who tries to join in.
Because of that, I've set aside most of the pdf-ov, but my favorite topics remain the occasional TV jokes, health discussions, and MK.
For me, this forum is a place to relax, have some fun, and pick up interesting tidbits, and MK really is a standout favorite.
I actually managed to convince my son last night that the crew over at MK is fantastic and that the debates move as fast as a halftime show during an NFL game; now here I am reading and wondering just how far "human stupidity" can go (there's that saying, "the universe and human stupidity are infinite, but I'm not quite sure about the universe"—that quote by AE makes perfect sense to me right now).

👍
It is precisely as you say. It will remain closed for that very reason, though primarily it was shut down because I truly had no idea what was unfolding there (I did not actually read through it until a certain hour this morning).

To be perfectly clear, a statement was clumsily interpreted—it was somewhat ambiguous and poorly phrased, I must concede—which, if expanded, would have read as follows: I am including a disclaimer (and expressing my personal conviction) that I absolutely do not condone hitting, abusing, or being violent toward children (nor toward anyone else, regardless of gender or age), and I am closing this topic due to the reports filed regarding such matters, pending a consensus on how we shall proceed specifically.

Aaron, I must admit, you possess an undeniable intuition for these matters. 🙂
Since I have no desire to see that topic on MK edited according to the directives from RiDa (with all due respect to that document), it has been closed, and here we are, in a dedicated arena for all the pleasant social interactions surrounding this subject—complete with a dozen trolls and the other delights that only this specific document can provide.
And because I am spending less time on it, life feels significantly more pleasant. Please, continue enjoying yourselves with this; that is all from me. Goodbye.

Linda Price5 said:Honestly, the moderation at MK isn't nearly liberal enough. We need a real discussion where advice about beating a wife without leaving bruises doesn't just get wiped away. MK acts like a kid who keeps making a mess while the parents refuse to say, "Enough is enough, you can't do that," opting instead to claim he's special 😍.

In my estimation, this specific comment—and indeed the one prior where you compared MK users to immature children running amok—actually reveals much more about your own character and those responsible for moderating this PDF who permit such behavior. This is nothing more than blatant trolling; it adds absolutely zero value to the discussion and serves only to turn this PDF into an unpleasant environment where people feel emboldened to troll and insult one another at will.
Regarding the deletion of posts involving pulling a teacher by the ear—this place is truly a paradise.
For the troll.

brightpuma said:I’m not quite sure what the definition of a debate is, but if only one side gets to share their thoughts, then it isn't a debate. It’s something else entirely.
It’s kind of like claiming you have a democracy when you can only vote for one political party. 🤷

Exactly. So what, 70-80% of us who were raised contrary to that Family Law all turned out to be delinquents, addicts, or screw-ups? 🤷

Well, actually, if you really dig into that law, you realize that’s pretty much all you can do. Because any other way, you're breaking the law. Whether you limit a kid's freedom by grounding them, withhold an allowance as punishment, or monitor where they go and who they hang out with—all of that violates that wonderful Family Law if you follow it strictly to the letter.

And which one would that be? You definitely can't hash this out on RiD.
Maybe we could talk about it here on a thread Lisa Hernandez3 linked over at Psychology, or perhaps in a legal/politics section where people actually discuss why a certain law is good or bad...

To be perfectly honest, I simply do not know. I do not frequent every single corner of this forum, so I truly cannot say.

However, I am certain that if this post is slated for deletion within that particular thread:

Our friend, the schoolteacher, used to pull us by the ear or give us a good smack if we were acting up; even parents would chime in saying, "Just give him a clip around the ear if he's being foolish" (and let me be clear, that was never considered abuse back then). Try doing that today and see what happens when his father, who suffers from PTSP, comes charging after you.

then I shall deem this an insufficiently liberal discussion for MK; such heavy-handed purging belongs in some other sub-forum, as a topic of this nature simply cannot exist within MK. On MK, individuals possess the fundamental right to recount their own lived experiences without being labeled as aggressors or being subjected to censorship. I will not stand for that, and that is final.
Game over.

As an MK moderator (though I didn't manage to catch up on this thread last night, given it was only just opened), I wish to state my position clearly: I am firmly opposed to any form of physical abuse or corporal punishment directed at anyone, and most especially against children.
Furthermore, I believe that censoring the opinions of users on this forum is a deeply harmful practice, one that runs directly contrary to the recent directives from the forum owners regarding a more relaxed approach to moderation. To be precise, I am referring to the deletion of someone's lived experiences and personal perspectives. While I certainly do not condone calls for violence or similar behavior, which absolutely ought to be penalized, we must protect discourse.
For the reasons stated above, I have closed this topic, and if you ask my opinion, it shall remain so. If you desire a sanitized, clinical discussion, you are welcome to take it to a specialized child psychology PDF or perhaps join a dedicated group on Facebook.

Long live MK!

We have reached a consensus that the PDF will remain exactly where it currently sits, functioning as a sub-forum within the Food & Dining section.
The purpose of the Food & Health section is not to serve as a clinical platform where experts dispense rigorous scientific advice on how to maintain one's health; rather, it exists as a space for people to discuss their personal experiences, the various supplements they incorporate into specific dietary regimens, and the tangible results of those lifestyles.
Why anchor it to Food & Dining? It is quite simple: our community’s primary focus revolves around food, which is precisely why Food & Health exists here.
The moderator of the Health section has expressed her full agreement with this decision.

In truth, this isn't some sudden policy shift; this arrangement was established years ago when we first expanded the Food & Dining section—it is highly unlikely that such a concept would have ever gained traction within the Health section, at least certainly not on this scale.

Since our doors are always open to every well-intentioned member of this community, I sincerely wish you a pleasant stay here on our forum. 🙂

Elizabeth Baker38 said:It stands to reason that it would be in the best interest of MSNBC to strive toward becoming a more compelling and engaging network, rather than simply recycling a predictable rotation of topics through the same tired rhetorical formulas.🤷

That is precisely the objective, without question. 🙂
I believe you are referring to that very first thing you wrote, rather than this subsequent point. 😁

Elizabeth Baker38 said:It is certainly not anyone's expectation that moderators should be perpetually tethered to their screens, nor is it reasonable to demand their constant presence; however, if a discussion manages to garner ten truly substantive and high-quality posts, then one must conclude that the topic possesses sufficient merit to warrant preservation.
Is there any meaningful action that can be taken regarding that specific inquiry?😁

The matter has been brought to the floor, the discussion has reached its conclusion, and quite frankly, there is nothing left to be said on the subject.
Should a discussion of this nature ever be initiated again, I would personally endeavor to ensure its continuity and quality, just as my colleagues would certainly do. Sometimes such an undertaking succeeds brilliantly, while at other times it falters; after all, navigating these complex topics is often quite a treacherous and unpredictable road.
Greetings to everyone.

Elizabeth Baker38 said:It appears that we are witnessing what can only be described as a pervasive MK syndrome.🙄

What exactly are we discussing here?
Can you not see that the administrator relegated this to the Trash folder rather than the MK moderators handling it?

I must confess that I simply could not devote the necessary amount of time to addressing that particular issue as thoroughly as the situation warranted. It truly required at least an hour of intensive moderation just to scrub away the trolls and those rather offensive, insulting posts that were cluttering the thread, especially considering how many genuinely high-quality contributions were being written amidst all that noise.
It truly pains me to see things have unfolded in such a manner, especially considering that had I possessed the immediate capacity to clear everything away right then and there, she would still be alive today. I cannot help but think that many others in this situation would have ended up facing nothing more than a stack of cardboard boxes as their only consequence. 😁

Let me be perfectly clear: the relocation of this discussion was by no means unmerited. I find the subject matter itself to be profoundly compelling, as it touches upon a very real sociological shift within our country. There truly are individuals who have no desire to become parents, some who find the very concept of childrearing to be quite off-putting, and others who simply choose to prioritize their professional ambitions and career trajectories far above the pursuit of starting a family.

Of course we have absolutely no idea what is being discussed here, as this is the very first time any of us have even heard his name mentioned. 🙂

I have taken the liberty of merging this smiley-faced post into this specific discussion thread; therefore, if anyone feels inclined to engage in a deeper dialogue regarding the potential effects of elderberry juice on weight gain, or perhaps its impact on male infertility, please feel free to do so.

http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-co...lm_by_RJTH.jpg
It is truly a profound misfortune that this platform doesn't employ an army of a hundred moderators, because if we all collectively laid hands on this mess, we might actually be able to stop it... whatever madness led to this being posted in the first place. 😵 😵 😵
A single lone individual is simply not enough to handle such chaos.

I am earnestly requesting that the administrator lock this thread immediately; this content is genuinely uncomfortable to witness, and I find it personally offensive that I am even forced to endure this waste of my precious time.
The entire situation is utterly beneath contempt.

There is simply nothing more to be said regarding this level of transparency. 😵

Farewell.

Have you actually read this entire thread?
Did you even bother looking at the post right above the one you’re referencing—the one regarding the approval process?

It stated the following:

Jose White18:
And here are the instructions: once you have finished drafting a post, you must approve it (select the checkbox, go to moderation, approve post, proceed—it follows the same procedure as deleting a post) so that the homepage reflects that there is indeed new content. Leave the very first post as 'unapproved' so the thread remains hidden from the main view.

The email regarding you and that matter pertains specifically to those boxes from the day before at the local distribution center, as well as the correspondence involving Frank regarding the online mail post, and that is all there is to it.

Therefore, I suggest you stop wasting my time with nonsense and cease badgering me with these petty grievances and behind-the-scenes theatrics. I have far more important matters to attend to than entertaining your constant complaints, especially while you are busy copy-pasting your "triumphant" posts over to Reddit and the Trash Forum to mock them alongside your friends.
Please, do something productive for once.

Now, brightridge59, let’s not be carried away by such negativity.
hollowmason64 is a user who manages several highly popular threads, and she initiates them with such remarkable clarity and thoughtful design. My hope was simply that she would continue her contributions there, just as she has done consistently over the past year or so, rather than suddenly ceasing to offer her enthusiastic endorsements on various posts! 🙂
😁

May God grant that at least half of the contributors on LSE write with such prudence—there is certainly plenty of room for improvement among the rest regarding the caliber of their posts, without question—but please, let us ensure we retain her presence on LSE; she is an asset to us all.

hollowmason64 said:One simply cannot be expected to lose sleep over some obscure sub-forum, though I must admit there is a profound sense of melancholy regarding how much this space has lost its original essence—it is truly a shame 😢

Is it possible that people are simply engaging in physical intimacy more frequently, leaving them with far less time to congregate here and discuss such matters?
Furthermore, any grievances regarding moderation are invariably directed toward this specific sub-forum rather than being applied to the LSE threads or any other section, which leads me to concur entirely with the sentiments expressed by those critics over at LSE.

And... hollowmason64, I would urge you to personally take the initiative to ensure LSE becomes a more vibrant and compelling destination by contributing your own writing there (if I may offer such advice, given my former status as an LSE moderator). 😘

Where exactly are the screening and the concert being held?

So, you're going to be right by Downtown Washington, D.C. every single weekend? Where precisely?
Are the umbrellas Blue, without any writing on them, or what?

Do you have enough volunteers on hand?