Posts by Arthur Martinez7

Justin Gonzalez87 said:Way to go, Professor.👋 👋

So, if I were to start a thread on 'depression' and explain how I'm completely lost, hoping the experts on this forum might offer some guidance, your "expert" advice would just be to walk over to an Algorithm bookstore and pick up a paperback?
Thank goodness I’m not actually depressed, otherwise the "professionals" here would probably tear me apart.🙄
You know what, you're right—maybe this forum shouldn't even exist.👍

Alright, alright... perhaps I was being a bit too harsh.

Depression is a serious matter (after all, it is a clinical illness), but other issues like shame, the psychology of success, or positive thinking—those aren't really things that clinical Science deals with. You find that stuff on the Oprah show, where everyone holds hands and sings about how wonderful they feel now that they've had a breakthrough...

Please, take into account the timing of when I wrote my previous post. Of course, there would be room for those kinds of discussions here, but what actually prompted my response was seeing how people view psychology as some sort of magic trick—like you can just chant a few words and receive instant, ready-made advice in under three minutes.

To truly work with someone, you need time to get to know them; you need psychodiagnostics and a whole host of other procedures. Attempting to "solve" someone's problems when you don't even know them would be nothing short of charlatanism. Offering advice to a stranger without knowing their full story? That would simply be foolish. Why would I do that?

Bradley Fisher20 said:What an absolute moron you are,😲 man, where on earth are you getting these arguments? Self-help books? If we’re going by that logic, you might as well just shut down this entire forum right now.😵.

It seems someone gave you a lesson in being an idiot this morning,🙂.

The reality is that most discussions eventually hit a wall or devolve into nothing more than pure nonsense. That goes for your "serious" threads—which nobody even bothers to reply to—as well as your experimental forum and the moderation, which have all been, frankly, a complete disaster...

So, I suppose your opinion is absolutely vital if our goal is to ensure the psychology subforum falls apart completely.😁

Justin Gonzalez87 said:1. How do you overcome childhood phobias?
2. The psychology of success.
3. Building self-confidence.
4. How to let go of the shame that holds us back (especially when we can still go out and do all the things we're ashamed of)😁
5. Positive thinking.
6. Depression.
7. Seeking psychological help.

🙂 There you have it—seven topics in two minutes.😁
If I really sat down and thought about it, I could probably come up with ten more.
Let's get to it...😉

My area of expertise. 😁

The "problems" listed here mostly fall under the umbrella of pop-psychology nonsense. You could walk right into an Algorithm bookstore and buy two or three self-help books on every single one of these subjects...

If this kind of subforum is going to exist, it might be better off tucked under the Science section, though even then, it doesn't have much to do with actual Science.

However, if the goal is to tackle serious psychological issues, then you have my full support. 👍

Bob Dylan said:So, you’re telling me you’d opt for a smaller apartment in a prime location just to pay a premium? Something about that math doesn't quite add up to me. 😁

Actually, I was just pulling your leg... I wouldn't leave my current little sanctuary for any amount of money. I've settled in well enough to last a lifetime—the only way I'm moving out of this place is when I move into a home I actually own!

And what, you expect to be my boss now??? You'd probably have to pay me just for the honor of my company! 😲 😁

If I were in your shoes, and if you really had some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket, I’d look into investing somewhere coastal, maybe down in California. It isn't just about local pride; it's simple economics. Real estate values there are constantly climbing. You could rent it out during the summer for a massive profit, use it yourself for vacations, or even let friends stay at a fair rate 😁...

What would you even do in Washington, D.C.? Anyone with actual capital is going to grab the larger units in the best neighborhoods, leaving nothing behind but students perpetually broke or families struggling to make ends meet...

If you're considering taking out a loan here in the States, now might be the window. The Federal Reserve is likely to tighten the reins on banks that have been handing out money far too freely lately, which means interest rates and lending requirements will inevitably rise...

Robin Ramos2 said:My 500-square-foot apartment in a small town in Ohio rents for about $220,

I would love to meet the genius paying that much... 500 square feet in a small town in Ohio for $220??? I live in a 625-square-foot two-bedroom in a much better neighborhood for $220, and even then, I'm only paying half because I have a roommate.😁

Robin Ramos2 said:The only downside is that I'm not actually there myself, so I have to bother my friends to help me find tenants; perhaps it would be more efficient to own fewer properties. As for the tenants themselves, one should probably avoid students and instead target young professionals or couples without children. Ideally, you want someone you actually know.

A young professional,👍 👍someone you know,😁 so basically, my place would go to you for $160.

Keith Martinez4 said:Well, yeah... just look at what happens when a mother tells her son she wants him to be a high earner 😁. If you actually listen to your dad, you’d probably realize it would have been much wiser to just study economics. It’s easier, it takes less time, and frankly, the career path is much more stable—you end up working in green energy rather than constantly living under the shadow of corruption investigations.😁

I might just overlook your comments about "honorable professions" if you happen to lease me an apartment at a ridiculously low rate... 😁

We are finally starting the first serious topic from Robin Ramos2 after a very long time. 😁

Keith Martinez4 said:Since I have some first-hand experience in the rental market, though I would rather not
discuss the specifics here in public, please feel free to send me a private message if there is anything else you need to know.

Honestly, just look at these landlords—they are nothing more than exploiters of hardworking people. They act like environmentalists, though I wouldn't go so far as to call them an entire nation, lest someone loses their temper with me... 😁

Robin Ramos2 said:$45,000 = 45,000 Dollars

I am looking for an apartment, preferably a one-bedroom (meaning one bedroom, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom). Ideally, I would want somewhere with high rental potential—which essentially means being closer to the city center.

Is that even feasible? What are the current price per square foot trends in Washington, D.C.?

About three years ago, I paid roughly $1,000 per square foot in a Small town in Ohio.

I happened to stumble upon this and 😲 😲 Where did all those stories about pensions in Ireland go? From Dublin all the way to a Small town in Ohio... 😁

In all seriousness, can you actually find anything in the center (or even the surrounding areas) where the price per square foot isn't at least $1,200? The downtown area is prohibitively expensive, while the outskirts, like that Small town in Ohio, have stayed relatively stagnant—though, of course, that depends heavily on the specific building or house.

Since they extended the light rail out toward that Small town in Ohio, property values in those neighborhoods have naturally climbed...
I am just speaking off the top of my head here, but I could certainly look into the specifics if needed...

P.S. I neglected to mention that I am a renter—and I mean that with all due respect... 😉 😁