Posts by rapidrider3

coastalskipper92 said:Is anyone else dealing with this glitch?

It tells me I’ve got two unread messages, but then I go into my inbox... and nothing. They just aren't there.

That usually happens when you, say, have two messages, delete them, and then just sit there on the same page without actually navigating away or hitting refresh (F5).

Just hit refresh and they'll be gone.😉

Charles Murphy53 said:Hey everyone...
I’m new here and I honestly have no clue how any of this works....... I could really use some help or maybe just some advice..
Anyway.. this has been weighing on me for a while now... I can't tell if I'm pregnant or not... /really hoping to find out by tomorrow/ I've been having some symptoms.. like constant nausea all day long,, food just doesn't taste right anymore even though smells are fine,, I'm running to the bathroom constantly,, and I've been craving things I normally wouldn't touch in a million years :SS
The thing is, my boyfriend and I have been together for a year and a half now, and we aren't using any protection—well, except he never actually finishes inside me... so I don't know if I'm just being paranoid like usual!??

Also, another thing... I know nobody here can make the decision for me... but I really need your perspective 😢(( I'm 19, and if it turns out I am pregnant,, I'd actually want the baby,, but he absolutely does not... so now I'm stuck in this huge dilemma... I'm scared of ruining all the plans I've made for my future, but at the same time, I'm terrified that if I don't go through with it, I'll regret it deeply one day or—God forbid—never be able to have kids again 😢(

Help me please

Well, welcome to the club.
Regarding point one... yeah, it’s possible you’re pregnant. You might have symptoms, sure, but honestly? Just take a test. No one on some internet forum can tell you for certain if you're 100% expecting.

As for point two... look, I was pregnant at 19 and had my kid at 20. More than anything in the world, I wanted that baby. My husband? Well, he reacted like a typical guy—happy enough, I guess, but he wasn't exactly jumping for joy or throwing a parade.

Just remember, babies don't just drop from the sky out of nowhere. A baby has its own soul, just like you, your boyfriend, your mom, your dad... all of you. One day, all of you had to start from zero, from conception. And yet here you are, living your lives, talking to them, arguing with them... nobody here ended up here by pure accident, right? So if this baby is in you, it didn't happen by mistake either... everything happens for a reason.

The choice is yours. But I won't tell you to back down just because your guy isn't ready—or rather, hasn't matured enough to step up and handle the consequences of his own actions. He should've thought about this beforehand, and honestly, so should you.
You aren't fifteen anymore. You're adults in the US now, and you have to own up to what you do.
Life doesn't give anyone a free pass. It can be harsh and brutal, but it can also be beautiful and happy. It all depends on the path you choose.

Think hard about your future... if you really are pregnant... you aren't the first nineteen-year-old to find herself in this spot. 😉

^I deal with the exact same symptoms every single month right before my period hits.

Plus the nerves... and this weird urge where I just have to clean everything, tidy up, reorganize the whole house... 😁

I was supposed to get it by today—last month it was on the 19th, and my cycle usually runs between 26 and 32 days—but nothing. I'm already losing my mind...

urbantinker8 said:This might sound a little out there, but I was wondering if any of you experienced an absolutely brutal migraine as one of your very first pregnancy signs? I don't mean just a standard headache, but more like one of those terrifying, overwhelming attacks.
My period isn't due for another five days, so I guess it's probably too early to bother with a test just yet. But the day before yesterday, I was hit by this unbearable migraine—it was so intense I could barely stay on my feet, almost like I was drifting in and out of consciousness. 😲 I don't usually deal with much in the way of headaches, maybe just the occasional minor tension thing here and there, but nothing ever quite like this.
On top of that, I’ve been dealing with some cramping, painful 🙂, feeling hungry all the time, and then feeling strangely lightheaded right after I eat, plus my skin is acting really weird. I already struggle with my complexion, but lately, it feels like my skin is transforming overnight; I'll go to bed with a perfectly clear face and wake up seven hours later covered in breakouts! 😲😲😲
Sorry for the long-winded post, I suppose, but I'm starting to feel a bit anxious and I honestly can't wait for the weekend to finally figure out what's going on.

The headaches? Yeah, they're a thing. And the breast tenderness... that's pretty standard too.
Acne is definitely on the table, too.
As for whether it’s actually happening or if you're just getting an early start—that usually doesn't clear up until about week 4 or 5.

But look, just hang in there. Wait out those five days, then take the test...👍

redpilot37 said:I logged into Imgur and grabbed the forum code, but I have no clue how to actually get it onto the forum.🤷😕 Every time I try to copy it, nothing happens.🤷 Once you finally get that forum code, how do you actually paste it so the image shows up in a thread?😁 Thanks.☕

You don't even need to bother logging in there. Honestly, why would you?
Honestly? I’ll stick with Imgur. It’s just simpler, you know? Faster, too. Why overcomplicate things?

So, here’s how you handle an Imgur upload. You go through the motions—browsing the picture, picking your resolution, hitting that upload button. Then you just sit there waiting for the links to generate. Once they pop up, grab that second one—I think that’s the one we need—highlight it with your mouse until it turns blue, and hit copy. Then you head back over to the forum, start a new post, and just hit paste. Simple enough, right? Or am I overcomplicating things?

Before you hit send on a post, just double-check everything. If the picture doesn't show up, you might need to tweak a few steps in the process. Look, this is how I do it: I use Imgur. I grab that very last link, copy it, head over to the forum to start a new post, and then just click the icon. Simple enough, right? Or is it? There, I pasted it. The picture should be right there.

Carol Moore27 said:Well, here I am again. It’s been a little while since you last heard from me. I’ve been lurking and reading everything, but just haven't quite found the right moment to actually type anything out. So, anyway, just popping in to share some news...

I finally, finally laid eyes on my very first plus !!!!
It honestly hasn't quite sunk in yet—like, is this actually happening to me? Real life?
I am just over the moon!
Good luck to everyone out there!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!! 🙂🎉

Wishing you all the best...😉😉

^^So many rules have shifted lately, and honestly? They’ve gotten pretty intense.

But then again, some of them aren't even clearly defined, and the whole section just feels... messy. It isn't laid out properly at all.

You’ve got people opening four or five different threads just to talk about one single item....

There’s zero order to how things work. You see people getting banned when they haven't even done anything wrong, while others pull the exact same stunts and get away scot-free...

😉

darkmaker94 said:🙏
I honestly can't believe this... you're 35 years old and spending your time on this kind of nonsense?! 🙏 Don't you have a kid or a husband to actually focus on instead of lurking on Reddit counting everyone else's posts? And if you're going to obsess over my one damn... topic, the least you could do is actually buy something. ☕

I really don't get why you've become so fixated on me. It's clearly laid out in the MO rules:
4) Do not repeat the same ads within a period of less than 7 days.
I don't see anything stating it's forbidden to add an item for sale or mention in an ad that something has been sold. The fact that those rules apply to the group thread isn't my problem, because I'm not advertising in there. 😉
Also, the rules say this:
2) Meaningless posts are not allowed.
Go ahead, find me one meaningless post in that thread.

I just hope you'll finally leave me alone now.

By the way, must be nice for some people, having such a carefree life... ☕

🤣 🤣
God, I love getting under people's skin....😁

Look, it’s not about me counting your stuff, it’s just that you were the one who said you follow certain rules. Adding new items every other day for two months straight is just weird. Just list them every 7 days and you won't have any issues, right?

The thing is, other people here have done the exact same thing and ended up getting banned, and that's the difference... (and we're all wondering—and I'm definitely not the only one—why some people get a pass while others don't)... what's the catch?

And what you're saying is true, but it doesn't apply to you since you aren't in that main collective thread where the rules are incredibly strict....

But you're giving everyone else (who are currently advertising in that main thread) an excuse to start their own separate threads and bump them constantly while tossing in a little extra item every time.

Do you see what I'm getting at? It's not like I'm holding a grudge or attacking you, and I haven't become obsessed with you, but honestly, if it were anyone else, they'd be getting called out too.

Buy something? Hmm.... truthfully, we're already deep in the red because of the central hub.
I'm selling everything I can just to make sure we can put bread on the table...

And I'm not bored, I just value things being fair for everyone. I hate seeing someone act like they're above the rest when they're just another person like the rest of us. 😉

Something just occurred to me...

I’m scrolling through MO, and wouldn't you know it, our moderator from the previous thread is bumping their listing again (every other day, maybe every third at most), and almost every single time they tack on some tiny little detail...

Man... why didn't I think of this sooner? Say I'm selling a fireplace. I could just bump the ad every couple of days and mention I'm throwing in one NEW (never used) log of firewood—and make sure to specify it's beechwood... perfectly seasoned from last year...

And for those indicator kits... uh... I could probably write that I'm tossing in a free hook with every purchase...

Now that's an idea...🥳

darkmaker94 said:Except I don't moderate Classifieds. 😉

I know that too, and since he's the one running the show, we're basically 🙂just spinning our wheels again.

(Well, at least there's one less thread to deal with...😁 🙏)

darkmaker94 said:Thinking is just a waste of damn time. 😉

...so says one of the moderators!!! 🤣

Now I’m sitting here wondering... is this little catchphrase just for you mods, while us mere mortals are expected to be smarter than a pile of garbage? 😁 (And maybe a bit more cunning, too)

Well, there you have it. Case closed. We finally found out: thinking is just useless nonsense.

To everyone still scratching their heads over what’s actually allowed to be sold on this site, you’ve got your answer now... Just don't think too much about it...😉

darkmaker94 said:I’m actually all for creating a dedicated PDF just for selling clothes and shoes, since that’s basically what dominates most marketplaces, while everything else is just filler.

Anyway, are we even on the same page here? I was talking about this one. From what I can tell, my last post (besides today's) was back on September 25th.🤷

I meant THIS one...😁

There’s already a thread for clothing, and then separate ones for shoes and accessories, but like you said, there isn't much for men in there. And honestly, who would even bother stepping foot in that coop 🤣...
So, we probably need a specific thread just for guys—covering all kinds of gear and footwear...

^I’m not going to quit, I’ll just say it like this:

- I actually made a suggestion to Taylor Swift about opening a dedicated thread just for the guys. They need one, they really do... they could basically sell everything in there, from clothes to shoes.

Still no response, and honestly, I don't even have the guts to start those kinds of threads myself..

- I also suggested a thread for various gear—bikes, weights, maybe some athletic wear.

- And a thread for home goods, yard stuff, hobbies, that kind of thing.

I can't even remember if I added anything else.. I still have my draft saved in my profile, but I can't be bothered to go grab it right now..

If all of this were organized, the forum would finally be decent, but it needs structure. I realize Taylor Swift is the only moderator, and there's no way she has the time, but while she's busy, certain "geniuses" are taking advantage of the chaos... it isn't right. It’s not fair to the people who actually try to follow the rules—those of us who've been hanging around this section of the forum for a while now...
And I know plenty of people (mostly women here) complain about it, though I guess some people don't mind the mess. Fine, if they're okay with it, that's their business, but I'm not. I like order.

Besides, I wasn't taking anything personally with you; it’s actually good that you have your own thread... I was talking about that guy selling cleats and sneakers.. we all know exactly who he is..

And as for what you wrote—that your ad hasn't been bumped since September 25th? Hmm... why am I seeing October 11th on my end??
No, it’s not your fault.. I’m not blaming you, I’m blaming those geniuses who just swoop in, cause a mess, and walk away like nothing happened...

^^Hey mods, no offense intended... I sell stuff on Marketplace too, but I keep my own dedicated thread and just refresh it every 7 days. If I want to drop a price or toss in a new item during those 7 days, fine—but the clock resets, and I have to wait another full week after that before I can touch it again.

That’s how the rules work for me and everyone else...

(specifically for clothes, shoes, and accessories)

Now, if you're selling something like a car—that's one single item—or maybe a fireplace like I am, which isn't clothing at all... then you open a brand new thread. I personally start a new one about once a week because they fly off the shelves... and you know why they go so fast?

Because there are geniuses on this site opening ten different threads every single day just to hawk a pair of sneakers or some Nike joggers.

They spend all day bumping their posts, while threads like mine vanish onto page X within a day or two—a page I can barely even find...

If we want some actual order here... well, I'm still waiting for a response from Taylor Swift regarding my message. I tried giving her some advice on how to fix those issues, but... why would anything ever be simple when it could be complicated and drive everyone's blood pressure up? (My own pressure is low enough as it is, though I don't mind a little spike; it helps with the dizziness I get from low BP)😁

Anyway... regarding your last post... you're saying we shouldn't need a ban for this? So people should just know? Personally, I don't think this behavior is okay and it definitely breaks the rules. I actually put in the effort to track it out:

The spree started
on August 18th with 2 items for sale.
On August 21st, they said they were still available.
On August 25th, they added 1 thing.
On August 28th, "still for sale."
On August 30th, they reposted the whole list and added 2 more things.
On September 3rd, a complete list and a discount.
On September 5th, "still available" plus 1 more item.
On September 8th, adding 7 items instead of the usual 6.
On September 12th, a discount.
On September 14th and 16th, a bit of bickering.
On September 16th, 1 item sold, rest reposted.
On September 20th, "still available," added 8 items.
On September 22nd, adding a 9th item.
On September 24th, something sold, new list.
On September 29th, another discount, new list.
On October 2nd, 4 items added (wow, a whopping 4!).
Also on October 2nd, 1 more item added.
On October 6th, a discount along with the full list.
On October 11th, 1 item sold and the whole list reposted again.
.
.
What comes next??

The rest of us mere mortals have that specific Clothing Sales thread or you can check this link:

http://www.craigslist.org/threads/476593

I highly suggest you read those rules and take a quick look through them. While you're at it, notice how many red cards get handed out to "smart guys" who think they can just post an ad whenever the mood strikes. They find a shirt in their closet today, add it. Find another tomorrow, add it. Oh, look! Another scrap of fabric! Add it! No, no, no... that's not how it works. It's a 7-day rule.

No hard feelings... and don't take this personally, but that's just the reality. You're all free to bend the rules, yet you won't let anyone else breathe... (not sure how you handle moderation).

EDIT:
I'm looking at the Marketplace right now and I see someone who just reposted an ad asking for a photo... man, is everyone here blind, or is it just too hard to click a link to see the pictures already?

I just wanted to weigh in on one little thing. Since I’m also over here selling stuff that doesn't really fit into clothing, shoes, accessories, or books (and we already have specific threads for those), I figured I'd just start a new topic.

The whole "bumping" issue? Honestly, I think it's mostly a headache for the people who are out here doing it constantly—you know, the ones bumping their posts once or even twice a day.

Take me, for example. I just bumped my ad today—it's the 12th, and the last time I touched it was the 4th. That’s an eight-day gap, and by then, the thread had sunk so deep it practically vanished like the Wonder Women...

And that shouldn't be an issue at all, right?

But if you're refreshing or bumping every single day, or every other day? Yeah, that's pushing it. It's a bit much.

As for those counterfeit products, I'm staying far away from that mess...

Regarding fashion, I actually suggested a fix for the Small Classifieds section. Now I'm just waiting to see if they'll bite. There are solutions out there, it's just a matter of actually building them...

Is work needed? Sure. It's a total circus right now... but, but... ☕

...

Charles Ramirez59 said:The setting is global, so there isn't a way to toggle editing or deleting per individual topic. You can enable or disable it by sub-forum, but once it's turned on, the rules apply across the board.

Well, we already knew that...👍

So, what's the actual window for this thing? Is it 90 minutes?

vividfalcon14 said:Lindy, Lindy.....🙂 It’s more like ninety minutes, if we're being precise.

Depends on the thread, I guess. I was tracking one once, and after barely an hour, the EDIT button just vanished from my post... who knows what kind of rules they've got running behind the scenes? Honestly, I don't have the energy to go around reposting everything everywhere, and I'm certainly not going to sit there with a stopwatch counting down the minutes...

But look, playing it safe with an hour is probably better. If there's any time left over, hey, even better for the folks running on dial-up speeds or whatever...😁

Bravo.... just my luck when I finally track everything down... I mean, isn't it always the same story? You spend an hour digging, you finally find what you need, and then—poof—those options just vanish into thin air after an hour or two...

Honestly, I’m just not feeling this current chapter of life... if I could actually pick my own path, man, I would. But where would I even go? I don't spend much time looking back because the past isn't really my thing, but I can feel it—deep down, I know things were different in those other lives. There was more order back then, more respect for people... whereas today? It's just pure chaos.

I could go on and on about it... but most people just roll their eyes and call it nonsense. So, sometimes it's better to just carry that weight inside and save the real talk for people who actually get it.

And yeah... that whole idea of "searching for what's right," hmm. I started looking for that a few years ago, and I think I'm finally heading in the right direction. I care about rising above this, about actually making progress in this life. I know I wasn't put here just to coast through and enjoy the scenery...

Aaron Harris2 said:About a month ago, I dumped a massive pile of junk on some Romcom 100 original movies over at streaming sites. One of them was actually this exact one you're hunting for, my dear little New Yorker. 😢
You really should've reached out sooner.

Hey man, can you translate the bold part for me?

Something feels off... or did you just give a few letters to the Romkin?