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Please protect me from Apple's personal bias! in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Drew Lee7 said:You're lying!!!
I laid out exactly what I thought I proved. Then you come crashing in like a bandit through the front door shouting, "No, you didn't prove it!" and tossing out an argument I can just knock down.
Every single point I made had an argument behind it, or at least it was clearly my opinion or just a gut feeling.

Nice try.
Look, you've been warned a few times now. You're totally free to have your own opinions—nobody's stopping you! But you can't act like they're the absolute, one-and-only truth. That's what you keep doing.

Drew Lee7 said:On the flip side, I've been attacked, insulted, and trashed, but I haven't reported anyone once because honestly, it's beneath me.

It feels like your sense of "honor" is this weird, leaky membrane where reporting an insult is too low, but sending someone a private message saying Get lost is perfectly fine.
Please protect me from Apple's personal bias! in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Drew Lee7 said:Bottom line: can a moderator actually be someone who doesn't grasp basic logic?

Look, this guy just spit out a bunch of nonsense. He clearly doesn't get what an "argument" even is. An argument doesn't have to be some bulletproof fact, but you actually have to provide evidence! You can present valid points or invalid ones—that's why we even study fallacies—but you can't just lazily claim something is wrong without proving it. Getting a warning just because you don't understand how reasoning works? That shows either a total lack of logic or pure malice. Either way, they shouldn't be moderating.

Just take his statement over to the Philosophy subforum and see if I'm right.

So, basically, it's the same thing I said in the DM:

You claimed several times that you'd proven your theories, but you haven't. We asked for proof. You didn't provide any. It's just trolling.
We gave you page after page to explain your side, even when you were slipping into misogynistic outbursts and stuff like that. We gave you space to voice your opinion, no matter what it was.
But you kept going. Despite the warnings, you started tearing apart entire threads by using "relativism"—which is totally different from actual arguing or proving anything—to dodge anything that didn't fit your absolute views. And again, zero proof provided.
This time it's a warning. Next time, it’s a direct ban. If you keep this up, a permanent lockout is coming fast.

The senior mods and site admins will handle it from here.
Treatment referrals, forum social roles, and more in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Eric Gray2 said:Right. But if you aren't supposed to diagnose people, then why even label them at all?
The term "psychopath" is a psychiatric diagnosis—regardless of how much people try to water it down these days.

But look, if someone is constantly posting on a forum about painful sores in their private areas and dealing with infections—especially when they admit to being highly promiscuous and not using protection—you’d tell them they need to see a specialist immediately. In that case, it’s pretty obvious that this person is clearly mentally ill too.

Why would you tell one person to go see a doctor, but tell another that they are, plain and simple, undoubtedly sick? 😕

even though, I agree, we aren't doctors and this isn't a medical clinic.

See, this is a perfect example of when using a word like "undoubtedly" actually makes sense.
Even a dermatologist wouldn't dream of diagnosing someone or prescribing medication based solely on an internet forum. So how on earth does it make sense for a layperson in the field of mental health to do exactly that?

It's just that, even for a reasonably informed layperson, it's clear there is a health issue here.

Based on what diagnostic tools did you reach that conclusion? Where are the test results?
Man, hospitals could save a fortune if they didn't have to buy expensive psych diagnostic tools, tests, and manuals, since it's apparently obvious—even to amateurs—that pathology can be diagnosed just by reading forum posts.☕

No one without a degree in psychology or psychiatry has the right to hand out diagnoses like that, especially without proper clinical assessment. Forum posts—no matter how indicative they seem or how "obvious" they might look to a layman—simply aren't diagnostic evidence. This kind of forum "diagnosing," even if it's written with (undoubtedly ☕ ) the best intentions and total seriousness, is just as unprofessional, quackish, and trolling as telling someone, "Hey, go get help."

ERM, I've got a feeling his comment is actually talking about those painful bumps in the groin area along with some nasty discharge.
What exactly are we claiming isn't enough for an informed layperson to "diagnose" a real health issue? Seriously? I mean, come on!

Eric Gray2 said:Right. But if you aren't supposed to diagnose people, then why even label them at all?
The term "psychopath" is a psychiatric diagnosis—regardless of how much people try to water it down these days.

But look, if someone is constantly posting on a forum about painful sores in their private areas and dealing with infections—especially when they admit to being highly promiscuous and not using protection—you’d tell them they need to see a specialist immediately. In that case, it’s pretty obvious that this person is clearly mentally ill too.

Why would you tell one person to go see a doctor, but tell another that they are, plain and simple, undoubtedly sick? 😕

even though, I agree, we aren't doctors and this isn't a medical clinic.

See, this is a perfect example of when using a word like "undoubtedly" actually makes sense.
Even a dermatologist wouldn't dream of diagnosing someone or prescribing medication based solely on an internet forum. So how on earth does it make sense for a layperson in the field of mental health to do exactly that?

It's just that, even for a reasonably informed layperson, it's clear there is a health issue here.

Based on what diagnostic tools did you reach that conclusion? Where are the test results?
Man, hospitals could save a fortune if they didn't have to buy expensive psych diagnostic tools, tests, and manuals, since it's apparently obvious—even to amateurs—that pathology can be diagnosed just by reading forum posts.☕

No one without a degree in psychology or psychiatry has the right to hand out diagnoses like that, especially without proper clinical assessment. Forum posts—no matter how indicative they seem or how "obvious" they might look to a layman—simply aren't diagnostic evidence. This kind of forum "diagnosing," even if it's written with (undoubtedly ☕ ) the best intentions and total seriousness, is just as unprofessional, quackish, and trolling as telling someone, "Hey, go get help."

Wait, what exactly are we talking about here? I mean, looking at this whole forum, the scope is just massive!

Look, obviously calling someone a psychopath or mentally ill is an insult. Period.
So, what actually counts as an insult worthy of a red card these days? Like, if someone just tells another person, "Hey, maybe you should go talk to a psychologist for a bit," does that really cross the line? Is that even worth a penalty?
Did I get you wrong? Feel free to set me straight on that first part of the quote, too. Honestly, looking at this thread, it’s not exactly clear where you guys are pulling all these mental health diagnoses from. Like, what's actually triggering this whole thing?

There’s another issue we have to deal with here—hypersensitivity. It's a real thing.
So, apparently, every single sentence on this forum that uses words like "problem" or "issue" is now being treated as some kind of medical diagnosis. Honestly? Total nonsense. Just complete nonsense.
Apophis thread locked on Reddit in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Jose Edwards16 said:Man, that explanation felt like an oral exam at some Ivy League university!

The explanation is super thorough and crystal clear, so I won't bother repeating it!
Jose Edwards16 said:Anyway, there’s one big thing tying these four videos together—it's all coming from the exact same person! Just pointing that out. Clips. Which ones were my favorites? Honestly, I don't even know! Why would I need to sit here and go through every single one individually?

You could’ve just started a thread titled: "Spill everything you know about sex—every kink, every fetish, all the romantic gestures, and how people act in short-term vs. long-term relationships."
Hey guys. Five threads in this sub are totally broken.

I can't believe I actually saw this! Seriously, my mind is blown. Just had to jump on here and share. This is huge! kaže:
So what’s the point of having mods here? To actually moderate! Honestly, if there was an issue—which I didn't even cause, by the way—wouldn't it be easier just to split my post into two or three smaller ones? If that's what needs doing, fine. But why go through all that hassle when a mod can just lock the whole thing and call it a day? Much simpler!☕
What if I’d just stuck to one single link in the post? Would that have been cool—or would people still be complaining?🤔

Look, here’s the thing. Mods shouldn't be jumping in and editing other people's posts—that’s just not how the rules should work. It’s honestly such a waste to butcher an OP's original post like that. It totally kills their ability to spin off those smaller points into their own separate threads to really dive deep into them. Just let the author lead the way!

As for that second thing? Honestly, threads that just pile up links without any actual discussion about what’s inside them are totally pointless. You can just Google all that stuff yourself!
A link can be used to kick things off or act as the core of the discussion—something you build everything else around. But trying to cram five different topics into one single intro post? That’s just asking for nothing to happen. It ends up being a total mess.

Hey! Just wanted to jump in here. Hope everyone is having a killer day! kaže:
Look, it's not my fault if a handful of people around here can't be bothered to use the quote button! I shouldn't be getting penalized by having this thread locked just because they can't follow simple rules. Not fair! ☕

Violations usually show up in red or a faded gray.
The thread is locked because of those reasons mentioned above.

Jose Edwards16 said:That's just bias—no matter how you slice it...

Call it what you want—it's just experience.
Trolling and constant nitpicking in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Ethan Hayes2 said:Of course I reported it. But the thread is still sitting there, which leads me to wonder about the logic being used here—if it’s been proven that the person who started this whole thing is nothing more than a professional troll on this site.

Honestly, threads often outgrow their creators.
If a discussion turns into a few solid debates or even some decent back-and-forth, the thread stays—regardless of whether the original poster was just trolling—as long as the conversation hasn't been totally trashed. In fact, those kinds of discussions usually end up spawning entirely new threads later on.
Moderation on the "small and thin dick" thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Frank Williams7 said:Alright Charles Davis88, we’re looking at a spectrum here—ranging from selective ignorance to total, willful blindness, depending on whether the issue hits home personally or not.

I don't feel like dragging this out any further. I highly doubt we're ever going to see eye to eye on this.

Look, I wasn't really preaching or being a moralist, and I definitely wasn't the only one voicing a different opinion—though we all hit the same wall.

You want to know where the real issue lies? It's that guys and men dealing with a small and thin penis actually suffer for it. It legitimately wrecks their self-esteem, and you can bet they've been reading this thread. If you could just step out of your "one of the legends forum hr." persona for a second and move into "I'm a flawed human being but still a decent person" mode, you might ask yourself why these guys are struggling. The answer is simple: it's the bullying from the "gifted" crowd and their constant need to dominate the space. It doesn't matter if it's a "funny" nose shape, a lack of wit, or a small and thin penis—the conclusion is the same. It's unfair, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them.

Maybe the fix for this whole mess is for the forum dinosaurs to finally learn some restraint.


Frank Williams7 said:Hey, reality check time. 🙂 Seventy-one pages of the exact same thing from the exact same people.😉

As for the rest, I’ll just say it: none of the stuff mentioned above counts as a handicap.

And—God help me—spare me the "perfect" people. Not only do they not exist outside of their own heads, but life would be incredibly boring if you were constantly surrounded by them.

So, nothing listed is a handicap, yet they're still suffering despite having no handicap. Not an oxymoron at all!
The whole "bullying" spin doesn't fly with me. This started when some women voiced their preferences, and then certain people started attacking them, calling them shallow, heartless, or crazy.
That's a nasty, dirty way to spin it.
Frank Williams7 said:Alright Charles Davis88, we’re looking at a spectrum here—ranging from selective ignorance to total, willful blindness, depending on whether the issue hits home personally or not.

I don't feel like dragging this out any further. I highly doubt we're ever going to see eye to eye on this.

Look, I wasn't really preaching or being a moralist, and I definitely wasn't the only one voicing a different opinion—though we all hit the same wall.

You want to know where the real issue lies? It's that guys and men dealing with a small and thin penis actually suffer for it. It legitimately wrecks their self-esteem, and you can bet they've been reading this thread. If you could just step out of your "one of the legends forum hr." persona for a second and move into "I'm a flawed human being but still a decent person" mode, you might ask yourself why these guys are struggling. The answer is simple: it's the bullying from the "gifted" crowd and their constant need to dominate the space. It doesn't matter if it's a "funny" nose shape, a lack of wit, or a small and thin penis—the conclusion is the same. It's unfair, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them.

Maybe the fix for this whole mess is for the forum dinosaurs to finally learn some restraint.

"Perfect" only exists in your head. Nobody you're constantly dragging actually called themselves perfect or even hinted at it. You're the only one throwing that word around. No one else has mentioned it.

Honestly, this is such a wild example of how a totally harmless topic about preferences can spiral into a 71-page war because one user keeps attacking anyone with a different opinion. Now the admins are looking at us.
Moderation on the "small and thin dick" thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Frank Williams7 said:
Apophis. Just hearing the name makes my skin crawl a little. It’s one of those things that keeps you up at night if you think about it too long. You start looking at the sky, wondering if we're actually prepared for something like that hitting us. Most people just go about their day, grabbing a coffee at Starbucks or driving to work in Chicago, acting like nothing can touch them. But space doesn't care about our schedules. It's a heavy thought. A big, looming "what if" hanging over everything. kaže:
My way of thinking works just fine. I know that because if I couldn't independently crunch data, synthesize it quickly, and make the right call based on what's in front of me, I wouldn't be able to hold down my job. Simple as that. Just a heads-up—my profession isn't something I’m going to debate on this thread or any other. So, let's not even go there.

Give it a shot. And look, I’ll say it again just so we’re clear—I haven't exactly handed you a clinical diagnosis for "paranoia" or "delusions of persecution." You tell me.And that’s exactly where we differ. That's the whole damn point.

So, does that mean you actually have the credentials to be handing out diagnoses like candy? If you do, are you even sure you’ve landed on the right conclusion here? And if you are—and that’s a big if—would you actually have the guts to say that same thing while you're on the clock at work?

If you aren't even qualified to be handing out diagnoses like candy, then what exactly am I reading here? What's the point of your posts?

So, if I follow this logic, if I just stand up and say that I'm being offended... what happens then? What’s the move? Your presence on this forum? It’s basically its own little planet. Just floating out there in the void. Honestly, it's a lot to take in sometimes. I don't know. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. But yeah, you've got your own orbit going on here. Look, if you’re going to quote my posts just to say "good morning" or "I agree," that’s it. That's where I draw the line. At that point, my feelings become a matter of constitutional protection, and your posts are basically subject to an automatic report because I’m officially stating they're offensive. Brilliant. Truly.

Look, if that attitude is coming from nothing more than a simple disagreement, then it’s totally overkill. That’s the whole point of these forums—to have different opinions clashing. If we all thought the same thing, we wouldn't bother showing up. Besides, there's still moderation in place to make sure things don't spiral into being completely inappropriate.

I said what I said. I pointed out the flaws and called out the double standards. Done.

Look, let’s get one thing straight—there’s no double standard here. When I said that any sane person has actual sexual relationships with people rather than just obsessing over porn, I was simply stating what most people do. That’s exactly what I told Phiber when we were going back and forth earlier.

Look, your posts are honestly just insults at this point. You’re doing nothing but trying to discredit what I have to say instead of actually talking. Can we please get back to reality? I’ve asked two very specific questions now, twice. Just answer them.

True. My bad. You just diagnosed a bunch of forum users with narcissistic ego trips and toxic views on love, all while backing it up with a quote from some psychology book written by a philosopher-economist who supposedly has narcissistic and schizoid personality disorders. And you think that's totally fine and not an insult at all. Edit due to a misunderstanding: There really isn't a difference here. My apology only counts if you apologize for your own diagnoses.
Frank Williams7 said:
Apophis. Just hearing the name makes my skin crawl a little. It’s one of those things that keeps you up at night if you think about it too long. You start looking at the sky, wondering if we're actually prepared for something like that hitting us. Most people just go about their day, grabbing a coffee at Starbucks or driving to work in Chicago, acting like nothing can touch them. But space doesn't care about our schedules. It's a heavy thought. A big, looming "what if" hanging over everything. kaže:
My way of thinking works just fine. I know that because if I couldn't independently crunch data, synthesize it quickly, and make the right call based on what's in front of me, I wouldn't be able to hold down my job. Simple as that. Just a heads-up—my profession isn't something I’m going to debate on this thread or any other. So, let's not even go there.

Give it a shot. And look, I’ll say it again just so we’re clear—I haven't exactly handed you a clinical diagnosis for "paranoia" or "delusions of persecution." You tell me.And that’s exactly where we differ. That's the whole damn point.

So, does that mean you actually have the credentials to be handing out diagnoses like candy? If you do, are you even sure you’ve landed on the right conclusion here? And if you are—and that’s a big if—would you actually have the guts to say that same thing while you're on the clock at work?

If you aren't even qualified to be handing out diagnoses like candy, then what exactly am I reading here? What's the point of your posts?

So, if I follow this logic, if I just stand up and say that I'm being offended... what happens then? What’s the move? Your presence on this forum? It’s basically its own little planet. Just floating out there in the void. Honestly, it's a lot to take in sometimes. I don't know. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. But yeah, you've got your own orbit going on here. Look, if you’re going to quote my posts just to say "good morning" or "I agree," that’s it. That's where I draw the line. At that point, my feelings become a matter of constitutional protection, and your posts are basically subject to an automatic report because I’m officially stating they're offensive. Brilliant. Truly.

Look, if that attitude is coming from nothing more than a simple disagreement, then it’s totally overkill. That’s the whole point of these forums—to have different opinions clashing. If we all thought the same thing, we wouldn't bother showing up. Besides, there's still moderation in place to make sure things don't spiral into being completely inappropriate.

I said what I said. I pointed out the flaws and called out the double standards. Done.

Look, let’s get one thing straight—there’s no double standard here. When I said that any sane person has actual sexual relationships with people rather than just obsessing over porn, I was simply stating what most people do. That’s exactly what I told Phiber when we were going back and forth earlier.

Look, your posts are honestly just insults at this point. You’re doing nothing but trying to discredit what I have to say instead of actually talking. Can we please get back to reality? I’ve asked two very specific questions now, twice. Just answer them.

The site admins can look through them, along with this whole thread, to see how your posts and behavior actually triggered these comments. Then they can decide if it's "heavy insulting" or not and act according to the forum rules.
Frank Williams7 said:
Apophis. Just hearing the name makes my skin crawl a little. It’s one of those things that keeps you up at night if you think about it too long. You start looking at the sky, wondering if we're actually prepared for something like that hitting us. Most people just go about their day, grabbing a coffee at Starbucks or driving to work in Chicago, acting like nothing can touch them. But space doesn't care about our schedules. It's a heavy thought. A big, looming "what if" hanging over everything. kaže:
My way of thinking works just fine. I know that because if I couldn't independently crunch data, synthesize it quickly, and make the right call based on what's in front of me, I wouldn't be able to hold down my job. Simple as that. Just a heads-up—my profession isn't something I’m going to debate on this thread or any other. So, let's not even go there.

Give it a shot. And look, I’ll say it again just so we’re clear—I haven't exactly handed you a clinical diagnosis for "paranoia" or "delusions of persecution." You tell me.And that’s exactly where we differ. That's the whole damn point.

So, does that mean you actually have the credentials to be handing out diagnoses like candy? If you do, are you even sure you’ve landed on the right conclusion here? And if you are—and that’s a big if—would you actually have the guts to say that same thing while you're on the clock at work?

If you aren't even qualified to be handing out diagnoses like candy, then what exactly am I reading here? What's the point of your posts?

So, if I follow this logic, if I just stand up and say that I'm being offended... what happens then? What’s the move? Your presence on this forum? It’s basically its own little planet. Just floating out there in the void. Honestly, it's a lot to take in sometimes. I don't know. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. But yeah, you've got your own orbit going on here. Look, if you’re going to quote my posts just to say "good morning" or "I agree," that’s it. That's where I draw the line. At that point, my feelings become a matter of constitutional protection, and your posts are basically subject to an automatic report because I’m officially stating they're offensive. Brilliant. Truly.

Look, if that attitude is coming from nothing more than a simple disagreement, then it’s totally overkill. That’s the whole point of these forums—to have different opinions clashing. If we all thought the same thing, we wouldn't bother showing up. Besides, there's still moderation in place to make sure things don't spiral into being completely inappropriate.

I said what I said. I pointed out the flaws and called out the double standards. Done.

Look, let’s get one thing straight—there’s no double standard here. When I said that any sane person has actual sexual relationships with people rather than just obsessing over porn, I was simply stating what most people do. That’s exactly what I told Phiber when we were going back and forth earlier.

Look, your posts are honestly just insults at this point. You’re doing nothing but trying to discredit what I have to say instead of actually talking. Can we please get back to reality? I’ve asked two very specific questions now, twice. Just answer them.

How is it that a whole group of people, including myself, have been left hanging without answers to direct questions on this topic and over on LJS multiple times?
It’s not some special diagnosis.
But hey, when someone claims they are being "followed and persecuted" where there's zero evidence, or when mentioning "fortune telling with spoons" in a thread about dicks is seen as an attack on >s, certain conclusions are just forced. Someone with top-tier analytical skills surely understands that.
Especially since this is a person who diagnoses others with narcissistic personality disorder, which obviously makes them an expert.
Otherwise, it's just hypocrisy and double standards.

I was just trying to show the other side of things—that the insults were clearly mutual, or maybe they weren't even insults at all.
The admins will handle the rest. Best.
Moderation on the "small and thin dick" thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Frank Williams7 said:So, how did I end up being tagged just to answer my own post? (That was a rhetorical question, by the way.)

Look, my way of thinking is solid. It’s been field-tested. I wouldn't be able to hold down the job I have if I couldn't take a pile of raw data, tear it apart, synthesize it on the fly, and make the right call every single time. If I wasn't capable of that kind of quick, accurate analysis, I wouldn't be sitting here. Simple as that.

Just so we’re clear—my job isn't something I'm going to be discussing on this thread or any other. So, don't even bother trying to steer the conversation that way. Save your breath.

Basically, we're looking at a total shot in the dark here.

This is a whole different ballgame. I mean, sure, there are some surface-level similarities to what I was saying before, but we’re talking about something entirely different here. We're talking about a diagnosis for a severe mental illness. That changes everything.

Question—do you actually have the credentials to be making claims like that?

If you actually are, how exactly are you handling your internship?

Would you actually pull this stunt at your job?

If not them, then who else here thinks they have a problem?

You're asking me the exact same thing I already complained about on this thread. Seriously?

For most people, that’s the exact moment things hit a wall—the second the person on the other end says, "Hey, you offended me."

When it comes to what people colloquially call a small and thin dick, things get complicated fast. Everyone on this thread seems to act like having one means you’re basically broken or non-functional. It’s a rigged game. If you’re reading this and you don't meet the "forum-approved" standard for size, you're stuck. You don't have a choice. Everyone else? They’ve got options. The heavy guys can lose weight, the skinny guys can bulk up, people can get breast surgery, nose jobs, whatever—they can tweak their look. But if you're dealing with that specific issue, there isn't a quick fix. You're just left sitting there.

That’s just plain wrong. Saying they aren't functional is a lie. Sexual dysfunction isn't some direct reflection of how long a guy is equipped, and performance issues hit everyone just the same, regardless of size. But I know if I say that out loud, I'm just asking for a mob mentality reaction. 🙂 "You've come here to explain things to us"—honestly, this whole thread feels like a bunch of thirteen-year-olds bickering during recess. It’s that exact level of immature back-and-forth, except it’s happening on a public platform where everyone can see it. Not exactly my finest hour.

Once mod / Supermod, always a Mod/Supermod? This whole attitude—acting all high and mighty like "you mere mortals can't touch me"—that comes from you, Colbert, and ZgSash. It’s part of the recurring problem here. If you were relatively new to a forum, you’d definitely notice it, though that doesn't mean you'd actually fight back against that mindset. ZgSash takes it even further, smugly claiming that only losers would care about someone with a small and thin dick that doesn't meet certain "forum standards." Is that a public insult? Is there any sanction for that? Let's say some girl says she has a great body (if you can even call it that), but she has standards for the guy she sleeps with, and she won't settle for less—because, hey, knows she won't be satisfied that way. It’s pure mythology. And I hate myths, which is why I'm making such a big deal out of this.

I suggested we see who stands behind certain views because I think people might be surprised by the results.

That doesn't mean sensitive people aren't allowed to chime in on any topic. It just means they're going to get provoked in the exact same way, mostly by the same small group of people, of which you're one of the ringleaders.

Yeah, it's not. You don't even have to bother if you don't feel like it.

There's also the easy way out: I just walk away. I won't be the first or the last to do it. I'm still weighing whether it's the right move, but most likely it is, since my free time isn't exactly infinite anyway.

Frank Williams7 said:So, how did I end up being tagged just to answer my own post? (That was a rhetorical question, by the way.)

Look, my way of thinking is solid. It’s been field-tested. I wouldn't be able to hold down the job I have if I couldn't take a pile of raw data, tear it apart, synthesize it on the fly, and make the right call every single time. If I wasn't capable of that kind of quick, accurate analysis, I wouldn't be sitting here. Simple as that.

Just so we’re clear—my job isn't something I'm going to be discussing on this thread or any other. So, don't even bother trying to steer the conversation that way. Save your breath.

Basically, we're looking at a total shot in the dark here.

This is a whole different ballgame. I mean, sure, there are some surface-level similarities to what I was saying before, but we’re talking about something entirely different here. We're talking about a diagnosis for a severe mental illness. That changes everything.

Question—do you actually have the credentials to be making claims like that?

If you actually are, how exactly are you handling your internship?

Would you actually pull this stunt at your job?

If not them, then who else here thinks they have a problem?

You're asking me the exact same thing I already complained about on this thread. Seriously?

For most people, that’s the exact moment things hit a wall—the second the person on the other end says, "Hey, you offended me."

When it comes to what people colloquially call a small and thin dick, things get complicated fast. Everyone on this thread seems to act like having one means you’re basically broken or non-functional. It’s a rigged game. If you’re reading this and you don't meet the "forum-approved" standard for size, you're stuck. You don't have a choice. Everyone else? They’ve got options. The heavy guys can lose weight, the skinny guys can bulk up, people can get breast surgery, nose jobs, whatever—they can tweak their look. But if you're dealing with that specific issue, there isn't a quick fix. You're just left sitting there.

That’s just plain wrong. Saying they aren't functional is a lie. Sexual dysfunction isn't some direct reflection of how long a guy is equipped, and performance issues hit everyone just the same, regardless of size. But I know if I say that out loud, I'm just asking for a mob mentality reaction. 🙂 "You've come here to explain things to us"—honestly, this whole thread feels like a bunch of thirteen-year-olds bickering during recess. It’s that exact level of immature back-and-forth, except it’s happening on a public platform where everyone can see it. Not exactly my finest hour.

Once mod / Supermod, always a Mod/Supermod? This whole attitude—acting all high and mighty like "you mere mortals can't touch me"—that comes from you, Colbert, and ZgSash. It’s part of the recurring problem here. If you were relatively new to a forum, you’d definitely notice it, though that doesn't mean you'd actually fight back against that mindset. ZgSash takes it even further, smugly claiming that only losers would care about someone with a small and thin dick that doesn't meet certain "forum standards." Is that a public insult? Is there any sanction for that? Let's say some girl says she has a great body (if you can even call it that), but she has standards for the guy she sleeps with, and she won't settle for less—because, hey, knows she won't be satisfied that way. It’s pure mythology. And I hate myths, which is why I'm making such a big deal out of this.

I suggested we see who stands behind certain views because I think people might be surprised by the results.

That doesn't mean sensitive people aren't allowed to chime in on any topic. It just means they're going to get provoked in the exact same way, mostly by the same small group of people, of which you're one of the ringleaders.

Yeah, it's not. You don't even have to bother if you don't feel like it.

There's also the easy way out: I just walk away. I won't be the first or the last to do it. I'm still weighing whether it's the right move, but most likely it is, since my free time isn't exactly infinite anyway.

Look, my way of thinking is solid. I know that because if it wasn't, I wouldn't be able to do my job. I have to be able to crunch data fast, make sense of it all on my own, and then actually make the right call based on what's in front of me. It works! Just a heads-up though—my profession isn't really something I’m going to dive into on this thread or any other. Not interested in taking things in that direction.

Frank Williams7 said:So, how did I end up being tagged just to answer my own post? (That was a rhetorical question, by the way.)

Look, my way of thinking is solid. It’s been field-tested. I wouldn't be able to hold down the job I have if I couldn't take a pile of raw data, tear it apart, synthesize it on the fly, and make the right call every single time. If I wasn't capable of that kind of quick, accurate analysis, I wouldn't be sitting here. Simple as that.

Just so we’re clear—my job isn't something I'm going to be discussing on this thread or any other. So, don't even bother trying to steer the conversation that way. Save your breath.

Basically, we're looking at a total shot in the dark here.

This is a whole different ballgame. I mean, sure, there are some surface-level similarities to what I was saying before, but we’re talking about something entirely different here. We're talking about a diagnosis for a severe mental illness. That changes everything.

Question—do you actually have the credentials to be making claims like that?

If you actually are, how exactly are you handling your internship?

Would you actually pull this stunt at your job?

If not them, then who else here thinks they have a problem?

You're asking me the exact same thing I already complained about on this thread. Seriously?

For most people, that’s the exact moment things hit a wall—the second the person on the other end says, "Hey, you offended me."

When it comes to what people colloquially call a small and thin dick, things get complicated fast. Everyone on this thread seems to act like having one means you’re basically broken or non-functional. It’s a rigged game. If you’re reading this and you don't meet the "forum-approved" standard for size, you're stuck. You don't have a choice. Everyone else? They’ve got options. The heavy guys can lose weight, the skinny guys can bulk up, people can get breast surgery, nose jobs, whatever—they can tweak their look. But if you're dealing with that specific issue, there isn't a quick fix. You're just left sitting there.

That’s just plain wrong. Saying they aren't functional is a lie. Sexual dysfunction isn't some direct reflection of how long a guy is equipped, and performance issues hit everyone just the same, regardless of size. But I know if I say that out loud, I'm just asking for a mob mentality reaction. 🙂 "You've come here to explain things to us"—honestly, this whole thread feels like a bunch of thirteen-year-olds bickering during recess. It’s that exact level of immature back-and-forth, except it’s happening on a public platform where everyone can see it. Not exactly my finest hour.

Once mod / Supermod, always a Mod/Supermod? This whole attitude—acting all high and mighty like "you mere mortals can't touch me"—that comes from you, Colbert, and ZgSash. It’s part of the recurring problem here. If you were relatively new to a forum, you’d definitely notice it, though that doesn't mean you'd actually fight back against that mindset. ZgSash takes it even further, smugly claiming that only losers would care about someone with a small and thin dick that doesn't meet certain "forum standards." Is that a public insult? Is there any sanction for that? Let's say some girl says she has a great body (if you can even call it that), but she has standards for the guy she sleeps with, and she won't settle for less—because, hey, knows she won't be satisfied that way. It’s pure mythology. And I hate myths, which is why I'm making such a big deal out of this.

I suggested we see who stands behind certain views because I think people might be surprised by the results.

That doesn't mean sensitive people aren't allowed to chime in on any topic. It just means they're going to get provoked in the exact same way, mostly by the same small group of people, of which you're one of the ringleaders.

Yeah, it's not. You don't even have to bother if you don't feel like it.

There's also the easy way out: I just walk away. I won't be the first or the last to do it. I'm still weighing whether it's the right move, but most likely it is, since my free time isn't exactly infinite anyway.

So, following that logic, if I just say that your presence on this forum—or even on this entire planet—offends me... or better yet, if you quote my posts just to say "good morning" or "I agree," then boom! My feelings are suddenly constitutionally protected. At that point, your posts get an automatic report because I claimed they hurt my feelings. Brilliant. Truly.

Frank Williams7 said:So, how did I end up being tagged just to answer my own post? (That was a rhetorical question, by the way.)

Look, my way of thinking is solid. It’s been field-tested. I wouldn't be able to hold down the job I have if I couldn't take a pile of raw data, tear it apart, synthesize it on the fly, and make the right call every single time. If I wasn't capable of that kind of quick, accurate analysis, I wouldn't be sitting here. Simple as that.

Just so we’re clear—my job isn't something I'm going to be discussing on this thread or any other. So, don't even bother trying to steer the conversation that way. Save your breath.

Basically, we're looking at a total shot in the dark here.

This is a whole different ballgame. I mean, sure, there are some surface-level similarities to what I was saying before, but we’re talking about something entirely different here. We're talking about a diagnosis for a severe mental illness. That changes everything.

Question—do you actually have the credentials to be making claims like that?

If you actually are, how exactly are you handling your internship?

Would you actually pull this stunt at your job?

If not them, then who else here thinks they have a problem?

You're asking me the exact same thing I already complained about on this thread. Seriously?

For most people, that’s the exact moment things hit a wall—the second the person on the other end says, "Hey, you offended me."

When it comes to what people colloquially call a small and thin dick, things get complicated fast. Everyone on this thread seems to act like having one means you’re basically broken or non-functional. It’s a rigged game. If you’re reading this and you don't meet the "forum-approved" standard for size, you're stuck. You don't have a choice. Everyone else? They’ve got options. The heavy guys can lose weight, the skinny guys can bulk up, people can get breast surgery, nose jobs, whatever—they can tweak their look. But if you're dealing with that specific issue, there isn't a quick fix. You're just left sitting there.

That’s just plain wrong. Saying they aren't functional is a lie. Sexual dysfunction isn't some direct reflection of how long a guy is equipped, and performance issues hit everyone just the same, regardless of size. But I know if I say that out loud, I'm just asking for a mob mentality reaction. 🙂 "You've come here to explain things to us"—honestly, this whole thread feels like a bunch of thirteen-year-olds bickering during recess. It’s that exact level of immature back-and-forth, except it’s happening on a public platform where everyone can see it. Not exactly my finest hour.

Once mod / Supermod, always a Mod/Supermod? This whole attitude—acting all high and mighty like "you mere mortals can't touch me"—that comes from you, Colbert, and ZgSash. It’s part of the recurring problem here. If you were relatively new to a forum, you’d definitely notice it, though that doesn't mean you'd actually fight back against that mindset. ZgSash takes it even further, smugly claiming that only losers would care about someone with a small and thin dick that doesn't meet certain "forum standards." Is that a public insult? Is there any sanction for that? Let's say some girl says she has a great body (if you can even call it that), but she has standards for the guy she sleeps with, and she won't settle for less—because, hey, knows she won't be satisfied that way. It’s pure mythology. And I hate myths, which is why I'm making such a big deal out of this.

I suggested we see who stands behind certain views because I think people might be surprised by the results.

That doesn't mean sensitive people aren't allowed to chime in on any topic. It just means they're going to get provoked in the exact same way, mostly by the same small group of people, of which you're one of the ringleaders.

Yeah, it's not. You don't even have to bother if you don't feel like it.

There's also the easy way out: I just walk away. I won't be the first or the last to do it. I'm still weighing whether it's the right move, but most likely it is, since my free time isn't exactly infinite anyway.

Looks like everyone on this thread—and anyone here who isn't part of the admin team—is just free to say whatever they want. Total freedom, right? Well, the admins should definitely feel free to comb through this topic and hand out penalties for any problematic posts, including mine. Go for it!

I said what I said. Just pointing out the flaws and those double standards. I'll just add this one part you quoted:
dustyranger64 said:I don't support attacking someone online just because of circumstances they were born into, but man, I honestly don't know at what point truth became socially unacceptable while feelings suddenly got constitutional protection.

Cheers!
Moderation on the "small and thin dick" thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Delusional is just common slang (Someone who isn't seeing things clearly, or expects something to happen when it really won't. It's used for people clinging to an idea that's totally wrong or outdated.) and it isn't an insult or a medical diagnosis in everyday American conversation—kind of like saying "you're tripping" in casual talk. It's definitely not meant to be a slur. Just like how OMG girl, you're so crazy 😁 isn't a clinical diagnosis or the same thing as saying: I think you should see someone, because you have serious mental problems.

It's the same logic as calling someone's actions "perfidious" (sneaky or malicious). That's not an insult! It’s just a descriptive way to call out someone's words or deeds. (And yeah, I mentioned being called "perfidious" before as a problematic way to communicate)

Following that same logic, look at stuff like
Frank Williams7 said:because no sane person (except professionals and their clients) has sex with an object instead of a person.

That would be a (blatant) insult or a diagnosis, labeling everyone outside those parameters as "insane." Plus, it basically implies anyone who thinks differently is a slut.
Or even something like
Frank Williams7 said:I don't feel like explaining this to you since you can't grasp it anyway.

That's an insult by implying someone is mentally deficient. People would call that making it personal.

But honestly, none of this is an insult, nor should it be flagged as one. This kind of free-flowing, casual speech is totally standard for a forum or just regular American conversation. Like one user put it:
Frank Williams7 said:Instead of saying 'every sane person,' I could have just said 'most people.'

There's a whole list of terms and phrases used for observations, descriptions, arguments, whatever—all within the realm of normal, slightly edgy conversation, without being insults. Real (blatant) insults would be stuff like "you're stupid," "idiot," "slut," or "where did you crawl out from?" and so on. We don't allow that kind of stuff here.

Plus, the forum rules clearly state Intimate topics. Some subjects require language that might not be suitable for very young (or very old) audiences. Or sensitive topics, which has been mentioned a million times.
Why was my thread deleted? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
But honestly, the law is pretty picky about which ones actually make the cut.
Why do ban durations and point totals keep changing? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Wouldn't you actually prefer if there was some room for correction?
I mean, what if someone gets hit with a penalty that’s just way too harsh for what they did? You'd want a chance to scale it back. Or even the other way around.
Let's stop dreaming about this perfect utopia where every single fine is calculated to the exact decimal point to match the offense perfectly. That's just not how it works when you're dealing with real people.
Where did my message go? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Posts get deleted or flagged if they break the subforum rules.

I really suggest checking out the rules for this forum and specific subforum before you start posting away.

If you’re wondering why a post vanished, just shoot a PM to one of the mods to ask.
Housing Forum: Borrego Springs thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
You should probably take a second to dive into the subforum rules—and honestly, maybe check out the site terms too.
Cleaning up other people's deleted posts is basically my full-time job here. And look, just because you "didn't see" a rule doesn't mean it wasn't there.
Why was my thread locked on Psych Forum? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
First off, this feels way more like a sociology discussion. Though, even there, you wouldn't be safe from the critics.
You could have pulled this same angle from any random true crime headline on CNN.

The topic is super biased. We've always had examples like this. I get that you're aiming at the curses of consumerism and certain mindsets, but it's one-sided and lacks objectivity. You could easily find a ton of counterexamples showing how wonderful people can actually be.
And honestly? It’s pretty pointless. It's just a thread for bashing the human race. Let's try something else: what beautiful things do you see in humanity that you actually love? This one's unnecessary. Thread locked.
Gentleness in Feedback & Suggestions ·
vividtiger922 said:Look, I was just asking for clarity. How many times do I have to say I wasn't asking for an official statement or a ruling? I’m just using my right to say I don't like something. It's a human thing, a forum thing, a professional thing—whatever. Is this what this place is for? Yes. Did I ask *you* specifically for an answer? No. Did I demand one from the moderator? No.

Aha. So you have a comment on someone's work, but that comment isn't actually directed at the explanation or arguments being made by the person you're referencing. Nor is it meant for whoever is overseeing the disputed document or the moderators.
I think you're totally missing the point of the entire forum and how these discussions are supposed to work.

vividtiger922 said:By the way, it really wouldn't hurt if we all just stuck to our own business here. Honestly, I don't even bother with your tone or how you act because I don't think anyone cares what I think about it. Maybe you could be polite enough to stop doing the same to me. Read the content, not the person. Please.

Part of a moderator's job is actually dealing with different tones used in discussions. They can get insulting or just plain weird. Clearly, you missed that.

This whole thread has been a total waste of time and feels pretty misused, so I'm locking it.
Gentleness in Feedback & Suggestions ·
vividtiger922 said:So, if I politely ask you to go screw yourself, and then I thank you for actually taking my well-meaning advice... does that mean I’m not being unkind? Just asking! 😁

That was some pretty clever trolling right there. Seriously, nothing like that was even in her original post!

vividtiger922 said:I’m asking a really simple question here—why was that user's post flagged as off-topic back then? I mean, what exactly was bothering the mods?

I already gave you my answer on that!
Maybe try actually reading what’s written for once instead of just playing the demagogue! Just a thought.

Yeah, true. It’s definitely not normal to start policing grammar on threads where it doesn't even matter!
There’s absolutely no question about it—there's zero malice or lack of gentleness here!

There’s really nothing left to say here. Especially after that tone in the first part of the post. Honestly!
Gentleness in Feedback & Suggestions ·
vividtiger922 said:Since we're already talking about this, I'll use it as a quick example of some non-Gentleness from the mod team.

I mean, calling something rude when it starts with "please" and ends with "thanks in advance" is a stretch. It's hard to call that anything but polite.

vividtiger922 said:It was flagged as off-topic. She reported him, and the admins agreed it fit the description. That’s exactly what you did in your own post. Just stating facts!

Not even looking at this specific case, if you check the rule PDFs, they actually ask users to try and watch their grammar and stuff.
It's totally different when a mod politely asks someone to clean things up versus everyone jumping in to fix every typo and turning this whole site into a Grammarly tutorial.
vividtiger922 said:Actually, this wasn't meant to be a complaint, and it definitely wasn't aimed at your comment.
The thread is called "Gentleness," right? You chose to show an example of gentle communication, and I'm just pointing out the opposite. It just so happens to involve you! Doesn't mean I was asking for your input.

That last line in the post felt a bit clunky and maybe unnecessary, but saying the post was "not gentle" is definitely a reach.

Thanks for the effort and the example! No need for any rulings since this isn't an official complaint anyway.
Front door. Does that count as interior? Or am I tripping? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Jeffrey Garcia6 said:The mods have been busy in the meantime—they went ahead and merged two existing threads into this one:

Because of how urgent this situation is, we’ve bumped this thread to the top of the forum index.

We’re banking on this move driving up traffic significantly and hopefully sparking a wave of rapid-fire responses from everyone.

If things don't pick up speed, we'll have to reconsider where this thread ultimately belongs. 😁

So, if I'm following correctly, the matter is pretty much settled for now.
Internet/scripta elegans fe/unexplained bans? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
The mod finally weighed in. Smod ruled that the boxes are perfectly fine, so that's that! Case closed.
Why is an atheist moderating the "Religion" subforum? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Kyle Carter2 said:What about those threads where you actually need deep subject matter expertise? I’m talking heavy religious theology, like those complex Byzantine filioque debates, or the nuances between purgatory and various spiritual states. It’s hard for even an admin to tell if a discussion is drifting off-topic, or if it's just people trolling or spamming when they don't even grasp the core concept. How are you supposed to spot it if you don't know what's being discussed, right? You guys know I'm onto something here!

You can always report posts that are off-topic, spam, or trolling.

From what I can see, simply having faith or getting baptized doesn't suddenly grant you a PhD in Byzantine theology or specialized knowledge on the differences between purgatory and other doctrines, it takes actual interest in the subject matter. Like we said before, your personal religious affiliation isn't the deciding factor here—it's all about the study.