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Student-teacher dynamics vs. parent-teacher dynamics in Students & Teens ·
wanderinggardener12 said:I’m looking for some perspective on a situation that’s been weighing on me. About a week ago, two students came to me at school to complain that another student has been relentlessly targeting them with the most vile insults for quite some time now. As I looked into it, I discovered they weren't isolated cases; there are at least ten other students, regardless of gender, who have been enduring this same pattern of behavior from her on a daily basis—something I had no idea about until now.
I sat the student down and let her know that I had heard reports from several peers regarding her actions, even quoting specific things she had said during my conversations with others. I informed her that I intended to meet with her parents and warned her that if she tried to act out further or attempt any kind of retaliation against those who spoke up, she would be facing an official disciplinary summons from the administration.
Not long after, the girl's father called my personal cell phone around 10:00 PM. He was clearly agitated, claiming his child was being unfairly targeted and stating that he wouldn't tolerate this, going so far as to threaten my very livelihood.
Despite his unprofessional tone and the incredibly inappropriate hour of the call, I remained calm and told him that he should discuss the matter with his daughter first. I asked him to let me know what conclusions they reached, suggesting that if the family could address her behavior appropriately at home, formal school intervention might not even be necessary.
It has been a week since that conversation, and while the parents haven't shown up yet, they did reach out to say they would be coming in next week...

You’re writing this in the first person—and honestly, if you were actually trying to handle this situation entirely on your own, I suspect that might not be the best move, for several reasons, I suppose.

Furthermore, I can't help but think it would have been wiser to contact the parents "officially" right away, rather than passing along the invitation through the child itself.
Student-teacher dynamics vs. parent-teacher dynamics in Students & Teens ·
Jessica Howard5 said:Look, I just wanted some help from the babysitters to get the kid under control. I wasn't thinking about the fallout or what would happen next—it was just pure instinct. I saw how much they were struggling and just wanted him to settle down. Once I actually stepped back and thought about it, I realized what the sitters were trying to tell me. It was a pretty ugly scene, honestly. And by the way, that kid is still a nightmare. He’s still throwing tantrums, only now the consequences are way worse because he's older. He's in 8th grade now.

That’s what I finally came to realize.
I just wanted to take the edge off his attitude a little bit—nothing more, really. Because—and I really mean this—it was clearly quite an ordeal for the lady.

How exactly?
And honestly—that little guy is still causing headaches today, too...
Maybe—and I'm just speculating here—if the whole daycare situation had been handled differently from the jump, we wouldn't be facing this massive headache right now. It feels like there was a much more logical way to navigate those childcare arrangements, but instead, everything was left to chance. If they had just sat down and planned for the inevitable gaps in coverage, things might have actually gone smoothly. But no, it seems like the approach taken was far from ideal, and frankly, it’s no wonder we’re dealing with these complications today.
Student-teacher dynamics vs. parent-teacher dynamics in Students & Teens ·
Jessica Howard5 said:Oh, it happens all the time. It just doesn't get labeled as police misconduct. I actually witnessed a similar meltdown back in 2001. I was dropping my kid off at daycare, and the little guy starts tossing jackets everywhere and kicking shoes around. A teacher is trying to hold him while he’s busy kicking another staff member in the shins. I went to step in, but they just brushed me off with a "No, no, we've got this handled."

If that had hit the news, the mom would be playing the victim, and the dad—some PTSP-ovac wearing the same cross around his neck—would be shouting, "Is this what I fought for?" (Just to be clear, I was in the National Guard back in '91.)

The only thing that surprises me is why the video didn't feature some Black American pop star screaming about how this is blatant brutality against African Americans...

So, what exactly were you trying to do?
Student-teacher dynamics vs. parent-teacher dynamics in Students & Teens ·
Emily Gonzalez51 said:What’s your take on this?

It is highly probable that similar situations occur right here in America; they just aren't publicized and don't involve the police.

It’s just classic American stupidity.

If they hadn't been so blindly following protocol, maybe someone actually involved would have faced any consequences—but instead, they caused serious harm to a six-year-old kid, and nobody cares.
Student-teacher dynamics vs. parent-teacher dynamics in Students & Teens ·
Jessica Howard5 said:Hey everyone. Been gone for a bit. This topic is still relevant, and I see things are starting to drift toward the theories held by Baron. Let me offer a different perspective based on what I actually observe—for those who aren't just following the "enlightened" crowd. Our school system is stuck in the 19th century. It’s just a teacher standing at a chalkboard lecturing kids sitting in rows. We’re living in the 21st century; things need to change. Most of the European Union and other developed nations have already started reforming. Think about this: kids entering school today won't retire until roughly 2068 for women or 2073 for men, if everything goes according to plan. Now, try telling me how our current education prepares them for jobs starting in 2028. What are we actually teaching them? What are we filling their heads with? A few contradictions come to mind. Math from seventh grade through high school is mostly a pile of impractical nonsense—math that has zero application in the real world. History? Just a massive list of dates and figures that won't put food on their tables between 2028 and 2073. Geography? Aside from basic concepts they actually need, it’s filled with useless trivia, like the specific GDP of Bulgaria or the fact that India is a major producer of sweet potatoes. Who cares? Our schools are relics. Kids are being force-fed useless info via old-school, face-to-face lectures. Naturally, this makes them lose all interest in school or most subjects. In the age of Google, where any fact is available in milliseconds, why are we making kids memorize the GDP of Bulgaria? We ignore the fact that data printed in a textbook five years ago is already obsolete, yet we still slap it on a test as if it’s gospel. Maybe you think I'm talking nonsense. Check out these three links regarding this issue:

http://youtu.be/t4qV0j5l1qo

http://youtu.be/HV2JtF0sL-o

http://youtu.be/tJBj1lag8bE

Bottom line: the school system needs an urgent overhaul.
As for who should be responsible for raising children and maintaining order in the classroom? Maybe the best solution would be for parents to sit next to their kids in class, holding their hands, so teachers can actually teach in peace. I constantly hear "you can't do this" or "you aren't allowed to do that," when half the time it's just a lack of will. Stop saying you "can't" and finally build the kind of school you’d actually want for yourselves. I was taught from a young age that there isn't a problem that can't be solved. But when you ask people how *they* would solve something, it's always excuses: "the system won't let us," "the kids are the problem," "the parents are the problem." It's all just finger-pointing. I just want my kid to have a safe environment and attend classes without disruption. That's it. I'm asking you to make sure that happens within the system. I don't care how you do it. I don't care which part of the bureaucracy is stopping you. Fix the system, fix yourselves, fix the kids, and start solving problems. That's all I want.
Best regards,

I’ve gone ahead and watched all three of your links—thoroughly. There is absolutely no doubt they serve as excellent fodder for thought and debate—but, if we are being honest, that probably warrants its own entirely separate thread regarding the "school of the future" (or perhaps just "school and its future"). To be blunt—and I mean this without any apologetic tone—if one doesn't view these clips through a purely worshipful lens, where every single sentence uttered is treated like some divine commandment, there are plenty of points within them that invite serious pushback. There is quite a bit of show business, frankly—self-promotion, elitism, a certain distortion of reality, an over-idealization of children, and various other theatrics.

But, as I said, I will set that aside for a moment—what is actually interesting here is that these videos don't actually support your argument for knowledge that is primarily "practical" or "applicable to real-world scenarios." The common thread running through all these presentations is creativity—and creativity, by its very nature, isn't particularly aimed at day-to-day practicality or utility. Every speaker seems to be fixated on art (and let's face it, if there is no practicality or way to put bread on the table, there isn't much to be found in art)—and I'm certainly not convinced that's the direction we would head in if you were handed those famous five minutes of power.
(traditional setup—chalkboard, chalk, teacher, and students in desks)

First off, we live in a physical space, in real time, dealing with a very real (and often insufficient) amount of money. But more importantly, neither the chalkboard, nor the chalk, nor the desks are truly the issue here: a talented and motivated teacher can perform miracles even if they're teaching under an oak tree out in a field.
Math from seventh grade through senior year of high school is just a mountain of impractical nonsense.

To navigate "real-world spheres," one needs slightly more than four basic arithmetic operations—though I suppose that would make people literate enough.

However, high school (particularly a prep school or academy) also has the task of preparing students for college. Which specific areas taught in high school are truly useless or senseless for any technical degree? (I realize, I know—not everyone goes into STEM—but shouldn't we be auditing the other disciplines too?)
Are we really teaching kids what the GDP of Bulgaria is?

I partially agree with this: in the social sciences, there is far too much emphasis on rote memorization of facts rather than interpretation and synthesis. That said, the GDP of Bulgaria or the price of potatoes in India aren't irrelevant: that GDP is the result of specific events, a driver of subsequent events—these are things people ought to understand if they don't want to be mere sheep.
Quote:Then why don't you just change it once and for all and finally create the kind of school you would actually want?
Teachers don't actually "create" the school.

While they might have a tiny bit of room for initiative—which, let's be honest, most of them rarely bother to use—they are essentially just "contracted labor" for the government. Their job is simply to execute whatever specific tasks the state mandates.
Since I was a kid, I've been taught that there isn't a single problem out there that can't be solved.

Fine, then here’s a problem for you to solve: in some tiny village somewhere, there’s a barber named Pablo who shaves everyone who doesn't shave themselves. The dilemma: who shaves Pablo? 😁
I am politely asking you all to ensure that happens within the system. How you manage to pull it off is none of my concern.

If I haven't misremembered your background, you're an economist. So, how would you react if you were working at a factory that produces "glip-glops"—those useless little plastic trinkets nobody wants—and your boss walks in and says, "We're down a billion dollars; I want you to sell three million glip-glops so we can turn a billion-dollar profit—how you make that happen is entirely up to you"?
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Do you have any posts over at the R&D section? If there’s an existing thread I missed, then please accept my apologies—I clearly overlooked it. However, if you don't actually contribute to R&D, then I have to wonder: what exactly is your authority for leading the charge on this specific topic? I’ve checked the list, and your username isn't among the moderators for the main forum. Honestly, banning someone without cause and then lecturing them about "attention-seeking" is—well, it's just a joke. By the way, what would actually change if we just spun this off into its own separate thread?

My assumption that you aren't familiar with the R&D section itself stems from the fact that you seem unaware that the restructuring of R&D actually began—quite specifically—with the overhaul of the moderation team. You see, the shift in the "direction of the wind" within R&D was triggered by changing the makeup of the moderators; the technical reorganization (the establishment of new sub-forums) is, one might argue, merely the second step in this entire process.

Let me reiterate: the manner in which that sub-forum is moderated affects its "restructuring"—and I suppose it shouldn't be that difficult to grasp that term in a sense much broader than just "rearranging the furniture"—far more than any simple shuffling of sub-forums. In a situation where the individual most responsible for this "change in course" is no longer moderating R&D, and the co-author of these changes likely has less time to dedicate to R&D due to other forum duties, this very discussion becomes the deciding factor in whether the intended goals succeed or fail.
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Peter Doyle2 said:Do you honestly believe that I—or any other moderator for that matter—should be forced to explain the specific color of every single card or the reasoning behind why a certain card was chosen today?
Or am I supposed to run everything by the forum users first to get their approval on which card to release?

Decisions like those are handled internally among the moderators, if they even need to be discussed at all.
And within that context, the statement "moderator decisions do not concern you" was made.

Besides, the PZK isn't just a place for filing complaints and whining.😉

Maybe save the sarcasm and passive-aggressiveness for someone else—unless you're looking for a volunteer to sit there and endure it without complaint.

No one actually asked for an "explanation for every single penalty"—I was simply making a calm, good-faith observation about where this path leads, specifically how getting bogged down in debates over yellow cards will likely backfire on everyone involved.

and in that context, it was stated that "moderator decisions don't concern you."

It wasn't framed within some deep context; it was presented as a standalone sentence. To a post that can essentially be summarized as "these warnings and debating them will cause a backlash," your response was "moderator decisions don't even concern you."

and, this forum isn't just for appeals and whining 😉

I have never once complained, and frankly, I can't even recall my own previous appeals. Even this note regarding the warnings was intended as a suggestion, though perhaps you failed to see it that way.

I am still maintaining my request for an official statement from the administration regarding the comment: "Look, moderator decisions don't even concern you."
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Peter Doyle2 said:Look, moderator decisions have absolutely nothing to do with you.
But since I already explained this to brightpuma via DM, I might as well lay it out here for everyone:
The yellow card was issued simply because the user is brand new and this was her first infraction.
That’s really all there is to it.

And just to reiterate—this thread is about the reorganized RID.
If anyone has an issue with a specific topic, or feels like someone's moderation style is off, please—just open a new thread.
This is starting to get exhausting.
I come in here hoping maybe someone will suggest something actually useful, but instead, it's just constant nitpicking.🙄

What you just wrote—well, maybe six months ago—would have been enthusiastically backed by the administration, likely accompanied by a few "get lost" comments from the regular users. A lot has changed since then—or perhaps nothing has changed at all?

It seems you’ve essentially poured all those supposed efforts toward change down the drain—either you're being unnecessarily boastful, or you simply don't grasp what "doesn't concern you" actually means. If moderator decisions don't concern the users, then who on earth are they for? Aside from the fact that users directly bear the consequences of moderator actions, these decisions also dictate the very atmosphere of a specific PDF—which absolutely concerns the people inhabiting that forum. BTW, a "moderation overhaul" falls squarely under a "RID overhaul"—the entire look of RID and the community's willingness to RID depends heavily on how things are moderated.

If you want to start a thread about changes you're excited about, feel free to post it on RID itself—this is PZK, where people are routinely directed when they need to get PZK-ed.

I would appreciate an official statement from the administration regarding Lunin's sentence.

Most seriously.
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
This whole business with the yellow cards and dragging people into arguments is honestly infuriating.

The only thing this accomplishes is encouraging everyone else to jump into the pile of ad hominem attacks—unless, of course, that’s perfectly acceptable as long as some female moderator is nodding along in agreement?
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Ha, I suppose that’s just how things have to be nowadays—everyone seems so incredibly hypersensitive about how people choose to parent, whether it's their own business or someone else's. It feels like the exact same thing happening over at Reddit 🙂.

I had one person—who doesn't even know if they're a parent themselves, for that matter—diagnose me with nothing less than "possessive parenting." Personally, I’d much rather just swallow my tongue and stay quiet than deal with some rigid PDF being shoved down my throat to prevent any actual, heated discussion.

brightpuma, stop nitpicking the presentation 🙂.
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
So, you're working on the moderation team specifically for the kids' section? Well, isn't that just just wonderful!
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Wasn't your initial point just a general critique regarding the lack of a certain 'Rod-style' atmosphere? It feels like you took two quick steps and ended up digging through old personal grievances instead.

In short, trying to tell either one of them that Rod is anything but a joke is just pure nonsense.
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
brightpuma said:Well, since the PDF only recognizes parenting methods backed by RODA, and the moderators are either active members or former RODA folks, it’s pretty obvious why there’s only one single thread on Parenting... 🤷

I see where you're coming from, but I honestly think your impressions are a bit "outdated."

Aside from the fact that the moderation team has shifted somewhat, RID has undergone exactly the kind of evolution it needed: through a combination of redefined moderation policies and the separation of the "Toddler & Diapers" sub-forum—pardon me, the "Playroom" 😬—this PDF is gradually transforming from a place of constant agitation—where anyone daring to suggest something different was branded a liar or faced the wrath of RODA's terror—into an actual space for discussion.
RID Remodel in Feedback & Suggestions ·
In my humble opinion, it’s a solid idea—the main forum will finally feel like it can breathe again—but the choice of title for the PDF is just as bad as the concept is good.

It wasn't just that I had no clue what was actually inside that PDF when I first saw the title; even now, I'm struggling to wrap my head around why on earth they chose "Playroom" 😕.
Any suggestions for improvements? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Peter Doyle2 said:Yeah, I mixed up 🤦 sorry.

It feels like we're just talking past each other 🤣
No, honestly, the idea regarding ads is perfectly fine—that suggestion works for me.

My point was more about how pathetic it is that, in this day and age, we'd have to pay a subscription fee just to get decent loading speeds on Reddit or to avoid seeing 503 and 504 errors five hundred times a day. That’s what's sad. And if that's how it goes, the site is basically going to lose any chance of attracting new members.

Look, I'm saying the proposal for subscriptions and perks is totally fine, but I don't think it's right to use that as a way to fix server issues. It doesn't actually solve anything; non-subscribers will still be stuck with a broken experience. Or else subscribers end up footing the bill for a new server that everyone uses, which doesn't seem fair either.
If we follow the principle of "give whatever you want and however much you want," then nobody should feel like they're being treated unfairly.😁

I might be rambling here, but my kid is screaming in my ear, so I don't really have the bandwidth to go back and check exactly what nonsense I just typed out.😁

I suppose your logic is rooted in this ingrained "expectation of free access," which—if we are being perfectly honest—isn't actually an inherent requirement 🙂. A free platform isn't some fundamental "right" of the internet community; it's simply the current state of affairs (though, naturally, if one expects free moderation, one should probably expect to pay for it too)
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It is entirely possible that subtly coercing people into subscriptions (you know, that whole "you don't *have* to subscribe, but you won't really be able to participate effectively" 😁 approach) might result in saying goodbye to a significant chunk of both old and new users—I'm not sure I would personally sign off on that, even if it meant having an avatar displayed at its natural, rather massive, 25-centimeter 🥳 size and an inbox large enough to handle all my incoming mail—but, then again, it is possible that the remaining user base would still be large enough to sustain discussions and generate revenue for the owners. It is also quite possible that the small handful of trolls who spend their days spamming PDFs with burner accounts and recycled threads would finally be discouraged from such antics.

Anything is possible, I guess. 😁.
Any suggestions for improvements? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Peter Doyle2 said:Actually, better yet—let’s just start a GoFundMe for the site 🙂
everyone chips in what they can, and then the owner can finally grab a new server 👋

Honestly, I think it’s going to feel incredibly weird not having 505 with the whole crew around—but hey, I guess you eventually get used to anything 🤣

No, but seriously, why isn't this proposal even being looked at? This Reddit has been falling apart at the seams for ages now.

Implementing a subscriber model would essentially mean the platform carries a heavy obligation to ensure those users get more than just an ad-free experience—we’re talking about guaranteed, high-speed performance too.

It really isn't just about whether the management has the good intentions to do it—it’s a matter of performing a proper cost-benefit analysis regarding the investment required to actually guarantee that kind of service. I mean, what happens if the total subscription revenue doesn't end up covering the massive overhead needed for the necessary hardware upgrades?

BTW, there's already a pretty significant number of people browsing the site without ads 😬, but that's certainly not the only reason things are moving at a snail's pace.
Moderation on the "small and thin dick" thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Frank Williams7 said:People. They start believing. Look, if you consider it a handicap, then fine. Whatever. If someone actually has some damn confidence, they aren't going to lose sleep over a few inches or how thick things are. Honestly, "big is beautiful" should be the rule here—not that anyone would listen. It’s hard to take anything seriously when the whole fashion industry and the entire gay media machine are constantly pushing this ridiculous "size 8" obsession on everyone. It's just pure idiocy.

The whole "bullying" spin isn't working. It all fell apart once some women started speaking up about how this stuff actually bothers them. Instead of listening, certain people just jumped down their throats, calling them shallow, heartless, or straight-up crazy. It’s pathetic.
Ugly and disgusting spin.

What you wrote there is the absolute peak of spin. Honestly, you can’t go any further with that level of distortion. That's just how you roll, obviously.

This. This is my second post on this thread. Everything that’s been repeated over and over since then already happened. You, on the other hand, have already dumped about twenty posts into this topic, obviously.

"Perfect" only exists inside your head. None of those people you’re constantly dragging actually called themselves that, nor did they even hint at it. You’re the only one throwing that word around like it means something. Nobody else has ever mentioned it.

No, my point was that you were implying I only have a thing for morbidly obese women with genetic disorders—I can't even remember the whole "epic" saga we went through. I was just trying to explain to you that you're dead wrong.

You went way too far at one point. Yeah, I'm talking to you—on that other thread.

Honestly, this whole thing is just a textbook example of how a totally harmless debate about personal preferences can spiral out of control. It somehow turned into a massive 71-page blowout just because one woman decided to go on a crusade against anyone who didn't agree with her. Now, the admins are actually looking at it.

Yeah, sure. Whatever you say. Here we go. Here’s my third post on this thread. I'm going in guns blazing. No holding back.

Nah, you're supposed to give them some fake, hypocritical sympathy to their face, then turn around and tear them apart behind their back—or on forums, anyway. That’s basically the rulebook for losers.

It’s definitely not a handicap. Check a dictionary if you don't believe me.🙂

Actually, it *can* be used in a debate. It works when people like Mark, who was part of that thread and got hit hard by it, see plainly and clearly that these "superior" types—whether by a few inches or just their attitude—are really just regular folks whose opinions wouldn't earn a second glance on a street corner in Chicago.

I'm going to pretend I didn't notice that whole mess about the "forum fiasco" and the neglected kids. You can do way better than that.

This brings us to what I consider the absolute core of the communication breakdown between us on this forum—and just to be clear here, providing a bit of a disclaimer so there’s no further wounded ego: when I say there is a "communication problem with you," I am certainly not making some sort of clinical diagnosis about your character or claiming there is an inherent flaw in who you are. I really don't want to deal with any more unnecessary sensitivity. The issue is that you cling—quite stubbornly, if I do say so myself—to these rigid definitions dictated by your profession (whatever that may be, I suppose). You take American terms or expressions, strip them of their actual nuance, and then project a context onto them that simply doesn't exist in our native tongue. It creates this absurd, almost monstrous chain of logic: you take a phrase like "living a simple life," translate it into English, and suddenly decide—as if it were an objective fact—that I was actually calling you a "simpleton." It's a ridiculous leap. 🤦).

You persistently insist that there exists such a thing as an "unprofessional," everyday, conversational vernacular. There is a version of language where people actually say things like "ManU"—and frankly, I think you're missing the point entirely. I suppose I should address this—though I’m not entirely sure why anyone would bother—but there seems to be some sort of... let's call it a "disability" at play here. It’s hard to tell if it's intentional or just a complete lack of capacity, but frankly, it feels like we're dealing with someone who is fundamentally handicapped in their ability to grasp even the most basic concepts. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, really—given the current state of affairs—but it is nonetheless exhausting to witness. If we aren't talking about Rooney—and I mean really digging into the specifics of his situation—then we’re essentially just debating the nuances of the language Mark uses. It’s a bit of a circular argument, isn't it? I guess you could say that without addressing the core issue of Rooney, the entire discussion regarding Mark's linguistic style becomes somewhat moot. Maybe it's just an oversight, but I feel like we're missing the forest for the trees here. I suppose if I have to address this—and frankly, it feels like I’m shouting into a void most days—we need to talk about the sheer level of incompetence being displayed here. It’s almost impressive, in a deeply frustrating sort of way, how consistently people manage to miss the point. I don't mean to be harsh, but let's call it what it is: it's total nonsense. I guess some people just prefer chaos over actual logic, which—if you ask me—is exactly why things stay broken. Due to a complete lack of familiarity with those Latin puns that serve as Monica's favorite pastime—honestly, they can be quite tedious—I find myself stuck. There is actually a specific language where the word for "handicap" translates directly to "an aggravating circumstance, a difficulty, or an obstacle." It’s a rather blunt way to put it, I suppose, but unfortunately, that definition seems to perfectly describe people who are overweight, too short, or just generally disproportionate.

This could actually serve as a useful reality check in an argument—especially if someone like Mark, who was already pretty shaken up by this whole topic, can see clearly that these people acting all "superior" because of a few extra centimeters or some manufactured sense of bravado are just totally average Joes. Honestly, they’re just regular people you wouldn't even give a second glance to if you passed them on a street corner in Chicago.

You’re essentially just confirming my exact point here—if you look at this through the lens of contraposition, you're actually admitting that Mark has every reason to feel the way he does. Taking a moment to reflect on everyone's various positions... Then there are those people whose profile pictures basically scream that they aren't exactly "just regular folks." Aside from being a massive headache for Mark—not to mention how much of a mess it makes things—it is just incredibly bizarre to see someone using their physical appearance as some kind of badge of legitimacy for the opinions they post on this forum. I mean, honestly, since when does what you look like have anything to do with the arguments you're making? It’s just strange.

So, if we were to consider the possibility... Average. Just... average. Those photos were supposed to calm down Mark—given his small and thin penis—and maybe take the edge off his mental instability. If we’re actually following your logic here, once this small and thin penis version of Mark gets a look at a photo of an above-average torso, what exactly is he expected to do? I mean, what's the endgame?

Finally—even if you actually buy into that whole theory about average looks you're typing out right now (which, if you ask me, seems like a massive stretch)—I still find myself questioning the logic behind it. I suppose I should probably address this matter directly—though I've been hesitant to weigh in until I had more clarity. It seems there’s some ongoing discussion regarding the recent developments, and frankly, my patience for the ambiguity surrounding them is wearing thin. I have certain reservations about how everything is being handled, and if I'm being completely honest, it feels like we're just spinning our wheels at this point. Maybe I'm being too cautious, or maybe I'm just seeing the cracks that everyone else is choosing to ignore—but I suspect it's the latter. There is a certain level of inconsistency here that simply cannot be overlooked if we want any semblance of progress. After you went ahead and wrote something like that—in what I can only assume was a moment of total lack of judgment—into what kind of context (aside from being just plain childish)... The arguments being presented here—if you can even call them that—are frankly exhausting. It feels like we’re circling the drain of logic, constantly hitting the same dead ends without any real progress toward a coherent point. I mean, I suppose if one's goal is to simply shout into the void, then this approach works perfectly fine, but if there was any actual intention to build a case, we are miles away from it. Every single point seems to lack a foundation, relying more on sheer stubbornness than anything resembling a factual basis or a structured line of reasoning. It’s just... frustrating, really. One would think that after all this back-and-forth, someone might actually present a cohesive thought, yet here we are again, wading through the same shallow justifications. I mean, this whole "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" little dick-comparison game—shouldn't you have actually followed up with, "Okay, then I'll post my photo too"? Honestly, since you seem completely unable to see how absurd you’ve made this entire situation by being so provocative only to chicken out the second you actually received a photo... it’s just pathetic.

You constantly harp on about how nothing rattles you—how you’re so incredibly resilient, so tough, so unshakable—but if that were actually true, why don't you just stay in the fight for once? You charge into these arguments like some kind of hero, only to immediately start calling for backup the second someone talks back to you. It’s honestly ridiculous; instead of standing your ground, you immediately try to summon the cavalry, the police, the UN Peacekeeping Forces, the Blue Phone, or that Society for Protecting Forum Members from Insult. If you were half as strong as you claim to be, you might actually try holding your own without running to the authorities at the first sign of resistance.

Since you’re going to persist in mocking me by backhandedly slapping that "forum legend" label on my head—all while acting like it's some sort of compliment—I might as well address it directly. Please note, It was an insulting—well, let's call it a blatant—insinuation that I went ahead and proclaimed myself to be nothing more than some kind of... well, you know. A total forum legend. Even if I were to write from your perspective—which, let’s be honest, is a bit of a stretch—I could tell you this: anyone who stays active around here eventually builds a certain reputation among the other members. As for my own image? It varies wildly depending on who you ask. If I actually showed up at an online community mixer or some local meetup, I suppose I might even get a few drinks comped, though I have a nagging suspicion I’d end up far more intoxicated than intended. 😁. Even so, I somehow maintain the belief that even those folks who would probably love to perform some sort of voodoo ritual on my posts actually respect the fact that I’ve never once called for backup or run to report the other side during an argument—I prefer to fight my own battles, solo.

(Disclaimer: this post isn't off-topic by any means: I could have easily written a complete analysis of this "argumentation technology"—which is a problem in much more than just this single instance—without relying on specific examples or analogies, but honestly, that would be tedious to write, let alone boring to read 🙂).
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Frank Williams7 said:It isn't even about "right vs. wrong" anymore. It’s about how people actually talk to each other in this thread and the ones next to it. Things went south when I stopped trying to play nice or just throw out some lighthearted jabs and instead started calling people out directly. Turns out, these forum users can't handle being challenged—not even a little bit. That’s on them, obviously, but it became my headache the second they started spewing absolute nonsense without any moderation stepping in to shut it down.

First you said you’d "keep quiet," and now suddenly you’re claiming that playing the victim isn't my style. Of course it isn't. I don't feel like one, so why would I act like one?

Colbert. Honestly, I don't know what to make of him lately. He’s got that whole late-night routine down, sure, but sometimes it feels like he's just spinning his wheels. It's fine if you want that kind of predictable commentary, but I need something with more grit. Just my two cents. kaže:
You're kidding me, I assume... 😕

You basically sank the entire thread just to take a shot at a few of us regarding small and thin dicks. Real classy move. Let’s take this public (!!!) They post those photos of themselves, basically implying we're all ugly if we don't fall in line. It’s such a cheap tactic. Look, setting that aside for a second—I haven't even been part of this conversation for the last few pages or so. I was totally out of the loop.

You think this is how a decent person behaves when they're arguing on LIES? 🤷
I'm not even talking about that specific post. I mean the whole strategy of baiting people with a post just to trigger a reaction, and then showing up later to whine like a total PZK.
If you can't handle a little verbal ping-pong, go find some other sport where you can shine all by yourself while an audience claps for you.
Family and friends.
Someone.

First off, let's get one thing straight: this thread didn't sink. You can easily check the timestamps on my post versus the last one if you actually bother to look. So yeah, you're just making stuff up.

I suggested we all post photos—not because I wanted to prove everyone is ugly, but to show that we’re all just normal people. I wanted to cut through the constant mocking of anyone who isn't "blessed" in certain departments (if you can even call having a small and thin dick a blessing), but clearly, my attempt at demystifying things was a total bust.

Look, Pljesak—I am definitely not the one for you. Anyway, that bit at the end of your post? Total classic. That awkward moment when you overstepped way too far into someone's private business, right? 😉

Thanks for the suggestion, but there’s really no need for that Whereabout.

Using someone's photo as a piece of evidence or a debating tactic is a total fiasco—the kind of thing that warrants handing a computer over to an unsupervised kid and permanently banning them from the forum.a

How exactly is someone's appearance supposed to serve as a valid argument? I mean, do you realize that by doing this—likely without even being aware of it—you are doing the exact opposite of what you claim to be fighting against? If you try to invalidate someone's opinion based on their looks (or, even worse, use some sort of "hairdresser psychology" to claim their views stem from their physical appearance), you are, by pure contraposition, granting full legitimacy to the same exact opinion when it comes from someone who looks "the right way."

Finally, the photo has been posted, and yet you’ve started stumbling over your words and bringing up private messages. Honestly, I don't quite grasp why you seem to be feeling absolutely zero discomfort about this.
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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.

In what universe? 😕

How exactly is having a small and thin dick considered a non-issue—something we aren't even supposed to joke about—while being overweight, bald, or short isn't treated as a handicap? Does that mean someone struggling with an extra 60 pounds should just be told, "Oh, don't worry about it, that's hardly a handicap," and call it a day?

Look, I have zero interest in making jokes about small genitals or any of the other issues mentioned—but honestly, what you're advocating for feels like some sort of sterile, high-society academic lecture that’s far too detached from reality.

Ironically, if I got ten bucks every time I got shut down by people like this, I’d probably be sitting on a mountain of cash by now.
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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.

I was just expressing this exact sentiment—regarding the push to use political correctness as the primary benchmark for whether a post or an entire thread is deemed "acceptable."

Whether we are talking about people with a small and thin penis, girls with small breasts, people with oversized noses or ears, the balding, the unintelligent, the uneducated, the witless, the short, the overweight, or the underweight... in every single one of those groups, you are going to find plenty of individuals who are suffering. And what is our solution then? Are we supposed to just sterilize every single discussion that might, even remotely, remind someone of their handicap? If we do that, what is actually left for a forum discussion—aside from, of course, endlessly singing hymns to our own perceived perfection? 🥳

Furthermore, the idea that someone's suffering will be significantly lessened simply because we all collectively and cooperatively decide to stay silent about the problem... well, I guess that's just a little bit ridiculous.