Posts by crimsonpuma23

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Sure thing, just hit up New Orleans.

I'm already prepping another BBQ because honestly, those last get-togethers were such a blast. And yet, people have the nerve to call me a negative person? Give me a break! 😵
Carl Rivera43, major props to you for putting in the work, but I think I'm officially tapping out of this whole thing.

Man, if you think a telephoto lens is just some fancy glass to zoom in on distant shots, you're dead wrong—it's like trying to aim a sniper rifle when you're used to just throwing rocks at things! kaže:
Claiming you’re all about backing the rookies while simultaneously throwing shade at the veterans is the absolute peak of hypocrisy. Honestly, let's stop embarrassing ourselves with these half-baked ideas and pathetic excuses.

And that leads me straight to a claim I’d totally back up:

I can't even deal with this nonsense right now—it’s honestly pathetic how things are going. kaže:
The lost sheep are basically all just Lakers fans, honestly. It’s like every single faction has its own delusional version of what actually counts as showing up to the stadium or staying away.

And honestly, I’ve got nothing but contempt for those people preaching about boycotts and trying to distance themselves from a team like the Los Angeles Lakers—it’s pure hypocrisy because the second they hear we’re heading to New York City, London, or Munich, their blood starts pumping and they’re suddenly all in.
So let's just go ahead and offset that desperate need to prove ourselves by throwing our weight behind the rookies instead.
Seriously, we have officially reached the absolute peak of stupidity. 🤦

Brian Reed said:I appreciate how you framed that; I'm inclined to agree.

Look... I might be a bit tedious here... but let's look at the numbers.
On average, any given person has maybe six people they are truly close to—people they can actually lean on. That person asking you for help? They just pulled you into their inner circle.
What happens to everyone else? To the rest of the world that isn't part of that core? Well, I assume that since they aren't close, and their behavior doesn't align with ours, we simply don't grant them our trust. If we did, love would be blooming on every street corner.

If you look at it as a pattern, humans exist in small clusters while maintaining distance from the rest of the world.
All those people complaining about "how people are these days"—it’s just noise. They haven't found their compatible group yet. Every nut finds its bolt.

Perhaps I'm looking at this too mathematically, but things are what they are—not what we wish them to be.

I'll stick to my previous point—for most people, it's all just surface level...

Honestly, those people constantly whining about how they can't trust anyone are usually just lonely souls who are terrified of their own damn company. Or maybe they’re just chronically disappointed in humanity and desperately need to go take a vacation and get over themselves.
Look, this whole thing about mutual trust? It’s way more complicated than people want to admit, like trying to explain the nuances of a legal contract to someone who hasn't even finished high school.
Look, it’s not just about individuals acting solo—we're talking about massive corporations, entire industries, and even huge powers like the US government. If you aren't building everything on a foundation of actual trust, you're basically just inviting total chaos to move in. In any serious business structure, without that mutual confidence, the whole thing is just a house of cards waiting to fall apart.
How much damn trust does an Ivica Todorić actually need to have in his own inner circle before everything just goes up in flames? 🙂
The whole damn system works by splitting off into smaller branches, and the second someone breaks trust, they’re tossed straight out of the game.
Look, at the end of the day, we’re all adults here—we get to decide exactly who we trust and just how much skin we're willing to put in the game.
Look, I’m sticking to my guns on this one: you can't go putting 100% of your faith in anyone, and honestly, you shouldn't even trust yourself that much either. 😬 I try to play it right down the middle—staying cautious enough to not get burned, but keeping just enough faith to actually function. At the end of the day, talk is cheap anyway; you really get to know what a person is made of by watching how they actually move. 👍

Brian Reed said:We really need to define what we mean by people here.
Are we talking about general social interaction—colleagues, acquaintances, or the casual crowds we run into daily—or are we talking about the struggle to find a tight-knit inner circle?

Because let's be real: I don't know anyone walking around with thirty "close" friends. Most people have somewhere between one and five—maybe six if they're lucky.
And I'm lost on this whole "toxic" and "fool" business.
The concept of "trust" escapes me too—are we talking about keeping secrets, where someone protects your information? What exactly does "trust" cover in this context?

Man, I'm just as lost as you are. But hey, let's hash it out. 😁
Let me give you a real-world example:
Say someone becomes physically helpless because they’re getting old or whatever, right? They start depending on someone else. Who are they going to want looking after them? Obviously, someone they actually trust—someone who’s willing to step up and take on that responsibility.
I actually stepped up for someone once just because they told me they trusted me. By that, they meant they knew I wasn't going to rob them blind or screw them over. And look, there are tons of vultures out there who see someone struggling and try to cash in on their misery, but I earned that trust through how I acted.
So, a lot of people crave having someone to trust because they're terrified of being left to fend for themselves.
The textbook definition usually goes something like this: Trust is that sense of security where you feel you can rely on someone. It's basically our EXPECTATION that a person or an organization will act in a way that aligns with shared values and common interests.

Brian Reed said:Why does everyone insist that trust is a prerequisite for socializing?

Should we hand over $10,000 in cash every time we grab a drink? Give them the keys to our house or garage? Leave our kids in their care? Or maybe sit around discussing how to embezzle millions from the federal government...

Small talk about haircuts, gardening, famine in Africa, or crime rates in some random foreign country—it’s all great filler. You can never run out of topics, and the time flies by effortlessly...

And apparently, you have to be a "social creature" or a "human being" or whatever else they call us. 😁

There are people who actually want to connect with others on a deeper level instead of just being some fringe character who comments on everything under the sun.
So, naturally, you look for people you can actually rely on.
The alternative is letting yourself get stuck in a toxic relationship where people play you for a fool just because you're too damn trusting. 🤷
It’s common sense—if you’re an honest person who knows you're trustworthy, you expect that same energy back from the people around you.

A massive backyard BBQ out in the wild sounds like a total blast, and honestly, I bet half the guys on this forum would jump at the chance. It’d probably be a complete nightmare to actually pull off without everything going sideways, though.
But hey, we can tackle that headache whenever we're actually ready to deal with it..

Chris Robinson25 said:Grilling isn't cheap. 😉

Milan can just pick up the tab. 😉
It’s just a little backyard cookout, let's not go overboard or act like we're catering a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria...

Alexander Sullivan said:Perhaps we could try hitting up Central Park for a swim some other time, and maybe get a game of beach volleyball going instead.

You can't play beach volleyball on gravel, genius. That's strictly a sandy beach thing.
I've actually already scouted out the absolute perfect spot at Central Park for a BBQ. We'll figure out the details when the time comes.

Samuel Kim7 said:🙂 Yeah, it was a blast. I should probably mention how crimsonpuma23 logged the results... we have to keep in mind they didn't touch a single drop of alcohol, while Carl Rivera43 and I were busy knocking back beers. crimsonpuma23, I’m not trying to take anything away from your win here, just stating the facts 🙂

Whatever. I'm pretty used to hearing all these pathetic excuses from losers by now. 🕺
But honestly, looking at the big picture, I'm stoked we tried something different with this whole competitive vibe. Next time let's give tennis a shot or maybe even— dodgeball

Table Tennis:
crimsonpuma23 vs Samuel Kim7 3-0
Alexander Sullivan vs crimsonpuma23 0-3
crimsonpuma23 vs Carl Rivera43 (forfeit by the runner-up)
Maljciki-Flissiicoo vs crimsonpuma23 (match cut short because it got too dark)

Badminton:
Carl Rivera43 vs crimsonpuma23 10-12

And just like that, we have our undisputed champion from the first set of local sports games!
As expected, the heavy favorite absolutely steamrolled the competition, so we went to grab a quick quote, and all we got was this incredibly profound little nugget: "I came, I saw, I conquered."
But honestly, if you want the real takeaway here, it’s this: It’s the taking part that actually matters. 😉

Benjamin Newman3 said:Great idea; I'm always down for sports. If I don't end up heading to the coast, I'll definitely join you guys.😁

Since the grand prize is an all-expenses-paid summer getaway to Florida for two, so... 🕺

Anyone else feeling the hype? 😁

If anyone else has some wild idea they haven't dropped yet, just throw it out there however you want—no formalities needed. I’ve already put my cards on the table with my suggestion.
We’re basically waiting on everyone else to step up and help us get this whole thing organized. 😉

https://maps.google.com/central-park-bridge

Here’s the map. Just click that little icon in the top right corner to see where we're all meeting up. Honestly, if you aren't there between 16:00 and 16:20, you're basically missing the whole show. You gotta be at this spot during that window. 🙂
After that, it’s just a quick ten-minute stroll along the waterfront over to the small lake, which is where the main movie set is gonna be happening. 😉

So, here’s my big idea for a meetup, right here in the title.
I’m thinking we should all get together and hang out on the anniversary of the Storm.
The plan is to kick things off with our very first forum sports tournament—you know, lean into that healthy lifestyle vibe! We’ll call this ping-pong showdown Psychopong 2015. I'm officially opening up sign-ups now. There are plenty of tables over at Central Park, and I’ve actually got some gear we can use.
As long as the weather holds up and everyone brings the right energy, it'll be a blast.
If you want the full scoop and all the nitty-gritty details, go bother my buddy who’s basically babysitting this thread 24/7. 😁 Best, Fliss

Rhyme or reason, who cares when you're feeling this low.. 😁
You're sharp, kid, things will look up by tomorrow morning. 👍 Because honestly, tomorrow is always smarter than... yeah.
It feels like your biggest hurdle is just burying everything and acting like nothing's wrong. You even said it yourself—the more you try to bottle it up, the more it suffocates you. You're struggling because of that mindset, but watch out, because there's a trap here: you could end up getting addicted to the suffering, creating this endless loop. It happened to me, and let me tell you, it'll spin you around like a damn toy..

I’m thinking we should finally get a sports tournament going for the Psychic community, like, actually make it happen this time.

Carl Rivera43 said:We picked the perfect spot. Honestly, the fireworks were stunning, the weather was gorgeous, and I had such great company!

I totally crashed the second I walked through my front door, just passed out sitting upright. 😁
Now I’m wide awake because my head is spinning thinking about all those gorgeous girls from the forum who were having such a blast with us last night... 😛

It was absolutely insane... 😎 👍

Total daydreaming mode. 🙂