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Forum layout width settings in Forum Help! ·
The width of this forum is absolutely ridiculous!
I’m forced to shrink my font size just to fit the whole page on my screen without constant horizontal scrolling—which is infuriating, because you either miss the author's name or you miss half the message.
And let's not pretend everyone here has 20/20 vision to deal with these tiny, pixelated letters. I spend half an hour browsing and I already have a headache.

Then there’s that glaring white background behind the thread links...🙂

Honestly, I wouldn't even mind the ads if everything was actually "normal sized"! We aren't all tech geeks sitting in front of 100-inch monitors. Can we please fix this forum for regular people?

(By the way, I'm on a 2017 MacBook and using Firefox).
USA real estate laws and regulations in Real Estate ·
This might sound like a silly question, but...
is a house with multiple apartments and different tenants actually considered an apartment building? Or does it all just depend on how it’s filed in the building permits and the deed?

Ugh, I am completely lost in this bureaucratic mess.

Okay, I think I finally figured it out:
a building is defined as a property containing separate units... which means even those multi-unit "houses" count.
Nickname change (read first post!) in Forum Help! ·
Susan Rodriguez72 said:Can we change the spelling in the nickname?

The name "vika" exists, but "vïka" doesn't. You should reach out to Zack Snyder and see if he’ll authorize using special characters in a username.

I don't approve.

Zack Snyder

What about vika-?

No. 🙄

Excerpt from the original post:
New nicknames are restricted strictly to letters, numbers, and spaces. No other symbols—no hyphens, no periods... None whatsoever.
USA real estate laws and regulations in Real Estate ·
Is there any legislation currently in effect—or perhaps even in the works—that mandates we sort out all the paperwork for every single property in the US now that we've joined the USA?
(I'm talking about legalizing construction permits, occupancy permits, or even subdividing houses that haven't been officially partitioned yet...)
Does anyone happen to have a link to the actual law? Or does anyone here know more about this?
🙏
Nickname change (read first post!) in Forum Help! ·
Can we change the spelling in the nickname?

The name "vika" exists, but "vïka" doesn't. You should reach out to Zack Snyder and see if he’ll authorize using special characters in a username.

I don't approve.

Zack Snyder
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
Anthony Stewart22 said:Don't lecture people on things you don't understand. I've assisted in surgeries while running a fever more than once. Patients can't always wait, and there aren't enough doctors on call.🙄

Nurses making 8-10 $0.00??😂🤣
Nothing beats watching people talk nonsense about medicine when they clearly have zero clue. Even students and interns earn $2667.😂🤣

And "carelessness" usually happens because people are exhausted. 🙄

So, what exactly were you operating on? A toe? Or just stitching up a scratch?

Residents make $4,500. Everyone else makes significantly more. It's basic math: base salary + bonuses = ??? (well over $8k-$10k).
I’m not saying doctors shouldn't earn more—they certainly deserve it, and society should value their work. But it applies to every other profession, too. It should be based on merit and hard work, regardless of the field!
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
driftingbadger5 said:Doctors carry the same kind of weight a pilot does. But here’s the kicker: a pilot can actually say, "Look, I’m feeling under the weather, I can't fly today." A surgeon doesn't get that luxury. They’re expected to show up and cut people open even if they're running a fever.
Medical errors aren't happening because doctors are incompetent; it's because they're burnt out. We're talking 12-hour shifts every single day for maybe 8000-$3333.
I'm honestly dying to see how Rhode Island plans to implement those new rules capping workweeks at 40 hours—meaning 8-hour days with zero on-call shifts or weekend work—now that that's becoming the standard across the European Union.
Either hourly rates have to skyrocket, or we're going to have doctors with 20 years of experience working for peanuts $2000.

Would you actually let someone operate on you if they were running a fever? Are you out of your mind? A doctor in that condition might as well sign the death certificate right then and there!
A physician shouldn't even be touching a patient with a low-grade fever, let alone during fibrillation!
doctors are overworked, averaging 12-hour shifts every single day, making maybe $8,000-$3333.

Sure, plenty of them pull 12-hour shifts or longer, but only when they're on call. And they aren't making $8,000-$10,000; that's what the nurses make! Maybe some intern straight out of med school is pulling in less than $8k, but everyone else—especially those working on-call—is definitely clearing at least $10k. Let's not kid ourselves.

Medical errors happen because of exhaustion, sure, but far more often they stem from pure negligence and carelessness!
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
Brenda Sanders46, sure, that sounds great in theory. But when you're actually facing this, you're exhausted, broken, and too drained to go out and fight windmills.
Isn't it just easier to seek a second opinion or find a new doctor than to struggle against an incompetent professional in the US healthcare system?
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
Michael Ortiz68 said:Now, don't get me wrong—the American healthcare system is far from perfect. It's nowhere near perfect...

But at the same time, Moore isn't exactly a documentary filmmaker you can take at face value. He’s more of a classic propagandist and self-promoter than anything else, though that’s a conversation for another day.

And who exactly told you that? The people who felt personally attacked by that documentary?
Everything deserves a healthy dose of common sense and critical thinking, doesn't it?
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
And we’re all paying for it, aren't we? I certainly am.

So what's the plan? Set aside some cash... let me check my watchlist...$169...and maybe see a doctor once a year. If I had the choice, I’d pour everything into private coverage—just my own premium health insurance. But who can actually trust them? Who guarantees that some bureaucrat at the insurance company won't just deny an essential surgery when the time comes, purely to pad their own profit margins?
Go watch Moore: Sicko! by
It's mandatory viewing for anyone working in healthcare, or any citizen who actually needs it. 😁

", if you allow someone to belittle you, be rude, or talk down to you while you just tremble, nod, and stay silent; then you are the one to blame!"

Real life isn't quite that simple, is it?
A doctor leaves you waiting for hours without a word. Is that being rude? Maybe not strictly, but it's indescribably unpleasant. They skip the diagnostic protocols they should be following and instead just "handle" you with two basic tests—look left, look right, okay, you're fine, goodbye!
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
goldenmason32 said:I don't quite follow—why would she keep eating bacon if she knows it's prohibited? It seems she's facing the consequences of her damaged arteries. ☕
I often wonder why liver transplants aren't given to people struggling with alcoholism. There was one notable exception, though, and that was Bob Dylan.
Because of him, someone else who wasn't even an alcoholic ended up being denied a transplant... 😠

Oh, absolutely terrifying! 😠
My point is simple: you shouldn't just let a person die if you have the power to help them. It shouldn't matter who they are. Maybe they're a total scumbag, a thief, or a predator... but hey, they don't smoke and they don't eat greasy food. Who are we to play God and decide they aren't worth the assistance?
Or what if someone is a wonderful person, works hard, and is raising three kids, but drinks just a little too much? Is that really enough reason to deny them a bypass or a stent?
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
goldenmason32 said:That’s a completely different matter. Emergency services are supposed to provide free medical care everywhere.

So, what happens when my grandmother has another heart attack? Does she lose her right to surgery just because she enjoys bacon too much? Should we just hope she doesn't survive the emergency room visit then?
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
goldenmason32 said:Exactly. You actually just laid out the exact reasons why those individuals would be responsible for their own treatment.
The comparison to office work doesn't quite hold up here. Of course, those employees aren't "to blame" for developing scoliosis. However, under current US laws, if they can prove a direct causal link, they can claim compensation for occupational physical damage. It's usually a relatively small amount, and unfortunately, it's quite difficult to actually secure. Insurance adjusters and regulators rarely approve those claims. Honestly, the government would go bankrupt if every single person who spent a bit too much time sitting at a desk started filing for compensation...😉😁

I’d love to live in that world! 😁
If people just stopped smoking, drinking, eating junk, and actually moved their bodies...
If nobody ever let themselves go...
And if some teenager gets blackout drunk and needs an ER visit? Well, tough luck. It's your own fault—deal with it or die. 😁
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
You have a point. But following that logic, shouldn't smokers be solely responsible for their own medical bills if they end up with lung cancer? The warning is clearly printed right on the pack; therefore, they bear full responsibility for the consequences.

By that same token, should office workers be expected to foot the entire bill for treating scoliosis or other posture-related issues?
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
Sarah Wood8 said:It’s honestly pathetic how your average hypochondriac usually ends up knowing more about medicine than actual doctors, often diagnosing themselves before a professional can even step into the room.
Most of these physicians are just straight-up nerds who don't actually grasp the fundamentals, which is a tragedy. Being a doctor is arguably the most responsible job out there, yet it usually boils down to people being nothing more than arrogant pretenders.
It reminds me of that news story from yesterday where a woman was complaining about abdominal pain, only for them to dismiss her as a liar—then they actually left a surgical tool inside her and tried to cover the whole thing up once it came to light.
In my opinion, people like that have no business holding a medical degree.
The issue isn't just the fact that they left an instrument inside her; the real problem is their dismissive reaction to her pain and their complete lack of initiative to even order an X-ray, followed by that blatant attempt at a cover-up. People with that mindset simply CANNOT be doctors.

Is there any point in even discussing this? Or are we just wasting our breath? kaže:
🤦
I honestly can't believe someone actually thinks this way...

Neither do I.

So, someone actually diagnosed themselves with hypochondria? Give me a break. Honestly, there’s nothing quite like watching people flood the ER just because they found a tiny red spot on their arm and are suddenly convinced they have HIV. Isn't that just peak comedy?
Is it true that doctors can make mistakes? Well, obviously. But then again, who among us doesn't?
May they all be struck by lightning! 🙄

And let’s not forget the fact that during our freshman orientation, we were told we were part of some intellectual and social elite. Doesn't that just practically guarantee a future filled with arrogance and self-importance?

Is it just me, or is there a certain level of sheer malice behind the idea that someone is somehow "higher class" simply because they’re studying medicine or some other prestigious field? Is that really how we're measuring human value now?
Medicine is tough, sure. But let's be honest—plenty of other majors are just as grueling. If you have an IQ north of 110 and enough willpower to actually stick with it, you can graduate from any program, right?

Medical school is easily the most brutal path out there, isn't it? It’s a marathon, not a sprint—you're looking at seven long years before you even see the light at the end of the tunnel.
A doctor carries more than just medical expertise; they carry a profound responsibility, don't they?
Is it really any surprise that the average specialist physician's salary is double the national average? Does anyone actually expect anything different?
Everyone seems obsessed with talking about patient rights, but what about the responsibilities of the patient?
The US has world-class medicine, but the healthcare system itself? It’s an absolute train wreck.
If you ask me, everyone should pay their health insurance premiums based on the actual risks they choose to take—especially when they’re blatantly ignoring medical advice. Is it really fair for the rest of us to foot the bill for someone else's reckless lifestyle?

The hardest part? Please. Is that really their justification for acting like they’re some kind of elite class? I wonder what those folks over at Wall Street would say if they had to deal with a "5+1" situation just to be considered valuable. Spoilers: they aren't.
Of course there's accountability! Every single profession carries it. Would you really board a plane if you weren't certain the mechanic had taken full responsibility for inspecting your aircraft before takeoff?
The salary is exactly what you'd expect to find here in America. What else would you hope for? You could always try your luck in the private sector, I suppose.
And what exactly are the responsibilities of the patient?
I'm in total agreement.
So, you’re telling me this is how they run things in the USA? Is it a good system? Hardly. It's an absolute disaster!
Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors? in Psychology ·
I’d say the exact same thing about psychologists. :P
Everyone acts like they're the smartest person in the room, mostly because they actually have the tools—and some even have the nerve—to manipulate people!
Co-pays and out-of-pocket costs in Health ·
Kimberly Ward said:My advice: get that supplemental insurance—you never know when you might actually need it.

Oh, right... I'm just realizing that now 🙂 when I'm perfectly healthy and only see a doctor once every couple of years... because clearly, nothing bad could ever happen to me, right?
Co-pays and out-of-pocket costs in Health ·
redpilot37 said:the highest $1000 for hospital services,

What is that supposed to mean?
The maximum $1000 in the hospital?
I just finished a stint in neurology... I paid so many copays my head was spinning, but honestly, it’s still cheaper than paying for supplemental insurance all year long. 🙂
The only thing you never know is when life will throw an emergency at you... a wreck, a crash, cancer... and those things can get incredibly expensive!
Co-pays and out-of-pocket costs in Health ·
redpilot37 said:No, those days are long gone; the numbers have ballooned way past that now.😢😲

Pfft. 😠
So, what you're saying is I can be hit with a $167 co-pay at my primary care doctor within a single month? (I mean, practically speaking, that's nearly impossible, but theoretically...)
Co-pays and out-of-pocket costs in Health ·
Is there still a cap $10 on doctor co-pays under this new healthcare reform?