Honestly, when did they start handing out points for "good behavior"? It seems like a new development! Back when I was applying for high school, 60 points was pretty much the ceiling. If you were actually exceptional—I mean, if you placed in the top three at a national competition—you might get a little extra credit, but there weren't 748 kids hitting those marks. Even in my old prep school, people were getting in with 58 points easy. Fast forward ten years to last year, and my cousin is applying to that very same school. She looks at her application and says, "Ugh, I only have 64 points, I don't know if I'll even make the cut." 😕 At this rate, we might as well start awarding points for height, how neat your notebooks are, or whether or not your books have "dog-eared" pages.
Adam White5 said:Hello to all my fellow ladies out there. After surviving yesterday, I feel a deep need to share my experience with you all and ask for some perspective. I am 29 years old, and painful periods have been my lifelong companion. However, what happened yesterday pushed me right to the edge of my physical limits. Naturally, my period started on Friday—which completely ruined my weekend—and by Saturday morning, the mild cramps began. I decided to take three tablets of something relatively mild (a paracetamol blend specifically marketed for menstrual pain that I picked up during a trip to London), thinking I was being smart by trying to avoid overusing aggressive NSAIDs like Voltaren. About an hour after taking them, things went south fast. I was hit with intense nausea, sweating, and pain so excruciating that I drifted in and out of consciousness. I couldn't move; I couldn't even speak. It felt as though someone was physically reaching inside me and wrenching my uterus and internal organs around. I ended up in the ER, where the doctor gave me quite a look because I had taken paracetamol—look, I know it’s not the strongest option, but I was genuinely trying to scale back on the heavy stuff—and she ultimately prescribed Ibuprofen. I feel okay now, but the discomfort hasn't fully subsided, even with the Ibuprofen. Is it actually normal to endure pain so severe that you nearly pass out? I make it a point to go to my gynecologist for checkups at least twice a year. I have always brought up these painful cycles, but the only solution ever offered is birth control, which is something I really don't want to pursue.
I actually blacked out this month because I waited way too long to take some ibuprofen—I held off until the cramps were already hitting full force. Honestly, just take two ibuprofen the second you feel even a hint of a cramp coming on, because it takes about forty minutes to actually kick in. Or go with the pills. Back when I was a teenager—maybe thirteen or fourteen—I used to get completely wrecked by this because my mom wouldn't give me ibuprofen; she thought it couldn't possibly be that bad and that a little acetaminophen would do the trick. It really isn't 😁 .
I had my last period back in July, and it was an absolute nightmare—so incredibly painful. Since then, everything has just... stopped. To be honest, I’m still sitting here scratching my head, trying to figure out exactly what went down. 🤔 I mean, normally I have to reach for some Advil on the very first day because those cramps can be downright infuriating, but now? It’s all gone quiet, and I can't quite wrap my mind around why. On the bright side, I suppose my stomach is eternally grateful for the sudden lack of drama. 🙏 Taking three Ketonal/Knavon tablets at once on that first day seemed to do the trick. 😁
As someone who had the distinct, albeit rather exhausting, honor of moderating Microsoft back during the era when Kurtz was running wild with those PDF files, I find myself warmly welcoming this particular segment—even if it arrives somewhat behind schedule. Greetings to you all, and may God’s blessings be upon every one of you, along with my very best wishes.
It’s hard to argue with my own body when it’s been making this exact same point for years. The pain just keeps escalating, along with all that other absolute garbage that hits me during the first forty-eight hours. It feels perfectly logical to assume something is actually wrong here. 😁 I haven't changed any of my habits, and I don't have any underlying hormonal issues. In fact, my PMS symptoms have actually dialed back over the last two months. So, honestly—wtf? 😁 🤷
I actually experienced my second one immediately after, and it was completely painless. I can't help but wonder—what could possibly cause such a sudden cessation of intense pain? 🤷 I’m thinking about scheduling an ultrasound or something similar just to be safe. My last Pap smear was absolutely perfect, though that was back four months ago. 🤔
Since this marks your sixth violation of the subforum rules—and honestly, this seventh one sounds just as problematic—I’d strongly suggest you take a moment to actually read through the forum and subforum guidelines before you decide to post or start a new thread. It might genuinely save us all some trouble.
Alright, let me ask you this—do you actually have a single instance where a moderator handed out a user's IP address? Or are you just throwing that out there as a hypothetical?
Back to the topic—look, I get flagged occasionally. I turn gray sometimes. But I don't consider myself a troublemaker; honestly, given how much I post, my strike count isn't even that high. I also hate getting flagged for no reason. I don't complain when I get hit for something legitimate. But it’s just ridiculous that I can't go into the chat where I usually hang out and vent to the group like, "Man, I just got a stupid ban for this or that." Seriously, who cares? People make way more of a fuss over these little "bans" than they do about starting a thousand useless threads on PŽK. 🤷
True, but I did go back and clarify my post afterward. You brought up a specific situation regarding some image mods and a ban—something I have absolutely no clue about, so I really can't offer a comment on it, even if that incident actually took place.
But it feels completely ridiculous that I can't just chat with the usual crew in the lounge and say, "Man, I just got a totally stupid warning for this or that." I mean, who is actually being bothered by it?
It doesn't bother anyone, really. However, I think it would be quite an interesting experiment to occasionally allow those kinds of discussions in the chat, just so you can witness firsthand how quickly a topic spirals out of control within a few hours—assuming you haven't already seen it happen.
Well, you all know how it works—search engines like Google pull stuff right from the archives when you run a query, don't they? Even if the moderators have officially moved a thread into the archives, if you search for something discussed back in, say, 2007, Google will still spit out a text version of that old discussion in some sort of cluttered, messy format. I run into this quite frequently whenever I'm doing a little digging online 😁 . Grazia, did you actually bother to check whether that thread had already been archived before you decided to post about it here? 🤔
dustycrane8 said:Jason, what's the actual situation here? This moderator took a photo from a thread that’s already been locked and wiped to protect users, and then posted it here on the main board.
Was he actually penalized for doing that? It’s definitely not the same thing as if Molly* took a photo I posted in a casual thread and moved it over to a private group.
*Or if anyone else besides a moderator did it.
Dustycrane8, please, do take a moment to actually read the very first sentence of the post you just quoted; I stated my position on that move quite clearly. 🤷
My point is this: if someone posts something on a public site, you can argue until you're blue in the face about how tacky it is to circulate that link through other sub-forums, but the reality remains that the responsibility lies with the person who put it on the internet in the first place. Please, let's stop acting as though anyone here thinks it's acceptable for a moderator to dig through the archives to pull out images for public display. Honestly. Timothy Robinson2, I'm looking at you 😁 Discussing "ownership" of things found online in this specific context is, frankly, a bit of a nonsense argument.
Then why did some girl get slapped with a three-month ban just for posting a picture of a model? The kicker is, she was just reposting a photo he had already shared on Reddit herself.
I haven't the slightest clue what you're getting at, nor do I understand why you're directing this question toward me. 🤷
Timothy Robinson2 said:Reddit can use it, I guess, but they don't own it. If you post a photo of yourself and they try to sell it for an ad campaign... it doesn't really work like that.
Besides, when some old thread from years ago gets bumped, you usually just get a ban. So, what am I supposed to get when a locked and deleted thread from years back gets revived?
Do you think the owner of Reddit actually has the right to publish a book made of my posts?
Look, nobody here is going to step up and claim it's acceptable for some moderator to dig a photo out of the archives just to post it somewhere else. That’s not even up for debate.
On the other hand, this discussion is incredibly broad and could spiral into a billion different directions, but it ultimately boils down to a simple rule: don't post anything you aren't comfortable having public. You can't post a photo in an off-topic thread and then complain later because someone pasted it onto another site. It makes zero sense. And as for hunting down someone's identity using outside sources only to post it here on the forum—I really don't think there's any room for discussion there. Even if you found out who someone was through Facebook, or via a friend's relative, or by meeting them in person, a person's anonymity on a specific platform should be respected right up to the point where I personally decide otherwise.
Charles Morris4 said:So wait—if you put photos and info on your Facebook profile, and I get my hands on them through some mutual friends who happen to be your friends, then I post them in an off-topic thread... is that just "the end of the story" too?
Jason, think about it. End of story?
How can anyone possibly claim those two things are even remotely similar? Honestly, I’d love to hear someone try to make that logic work. I am referring specifically to what was brought up on Reddit. If I were to post a photo of myself on a forum—and while I used the term "internet" generally, I am speaking strictly about forum culture—then yes, from an ethical standpoint, it is certainly not the right move. However, looking at it from a practical angle: once you have uploaded an image to a thread, how exactly do you intend to prevent someone else from simply reposting it in some random off-topic discussion? It seems like a bit of a lost cause, doesn't it? 🤷 I certainly concur that the move itself was absolute garbage, but honestly, there’s no reason to go airing your dirty laundry on a platform like this if you aren't prepared for people to actually see it. 🤷
Timothy Robinson2 said:Do you actually think it's okay to dig up threads from years ago? And I mean not even forgotten ones, but deleted threads?
And all this just to prove someone's identity or whatever.
Identity displays? Heavens, no.
Timothy Robinson2 said:That isn't true at all. Only the person who owns the image has the right to publish it publicly. Just because something is posted online doesn't mean it enters the public domain. Especially since the thread was locked and deleted, it's more like leaking private info.
I’m afraid I have to disagree, though perhaps my pessimism is showing. One simply cannot expect morality, ethics, or any semblance of a conscience to play a role once you’ve decided to broadcast your life to the entire internet. It’s a lost cause. Generally speaking, when people start throwing low blows and aiming to trample over someone just to score a cheap point, all bets are off. You can't really hold anyone to a standard that they've already abandoned for the sake of a headline. Look, let’s be perfectly clear about this: nothing you post on Reddit, Facebook, or whatever other platform you frequent actually belongs to you, unless—and this is a big unless—it's protected by some specific copyright. I mean, honestly, if you post something on a forum, that's just your commentary. It isn't like you're posting a trademarked anthem from a pop star in Nashville or something. If you're quoting Eric Newman75's post on Reddit, for heaven's sake, that doesn't suddenly make it a proprietary brand owned by a major recording artist. It's just a post.
Once you put a photo out there on the internet, the game is over. Period. Maybe 476 people on Reddit saw it, and maybe they decide to repost it just as easily. If you actually have a grievance against someone specific, then quit being vague—tell me who, what, and where.
The reason I’m flagging this is quite simple: it’s pure spam. It offers absolutely nothing to the discussion, clutters up the subforum, and—if I’m being honest—it’s just an eyesore. This isn't Facebook; if you feel the need to post something, at least include some actual substance. If you’re truly concerned about providing support, just send her a private message. That’s really all there is to it.
Ashley Price82 said:It isn't just wrong; frankly, it’s downright revolting.
Oh, please.
Your quote is inaccurate, the post itself is a total wreck, and it blatantly violates several subforum rules—which I suggest you actually read. Given all that, this appeal simply doesn't hold water.
Well, I certainly hope so. It’s just quite baffling to me what could have possibly triggered it in the first place; after all, I haven't dealt with this during my twelve years of managing my cycle, and I haven't exactly been doing anything out of the ordinary.