My late grandma didn't ever really scold me because I was never home, but she sure knew how to lecture me when I was. 😂
I’d come back from a soccer game and head straight for the garden hose to grab a drink, only for my old Dalmatian grandma to bark; "Get away from there, you little devil, you aren't drinking water in this heat."
"There's a keg in the cellar, grab a cup and pour yourself a big glass of wine instead."
And that's exactly how I spent my youth, just sipping on wine. 🤣
Time thinks he’s some kind of icon because he isn't "mainstream." He fancies himself this enlightened atheist—too smart for superstitions, too cool, too edgy.
He lives for science, stays single, sports a -7 prescription, and avoids the city scene because it's just not his vibe. He's gained a few pounds from sitting still, spending all his time hunkered down in front of his computer "shrine."
If hollowtrucker77 actually managed to launch an Atheism subforum, he’d realize how boring it is within a week and crawl right back to the believers. 🙂
Alright, I'll take it. Since I’ve never hung out in that specific subforum, I’m probably your best bet—I don't have any ulterior motives, I’m not implicated in anything, and after years of playing football, I understand the game better than anyone else lurking there.
Once management reaches out with a proposal regarding my compensation for the role, I’ll let you guys know.
I want cash in hand. I'm not doing this through a bank account; I don't need those idiots trying to withhold taxes from me (that's how about 90% of players in the major leagues handle things anyway). ☕
I’m straight, and nobody in my circle knows that except for my girlfriend—and honestly, I prefer keeping it that way. I don't even hold her hand when we're out in public because I think it's tacky, let alone engaging in any heavy making out in a club or on the street. To me, that kind of stuff is just improper. I’m not looking to be labeled as some backward, uncultured, or "primitive" guy from a third-world country, which is the kind of nonsense I see people typing here.
I’m just "different," and I’d appreciate it if you didn't immediately slap labels on me or claim her parents aren't "normal" just because of this.
Why did that girl in the other case even feel the need to come out to her mother? Frankly, I couldn't care less whether my parents think I'm a dork or straight.
I don't attend any pride protests, nor do I support them.
I don't care about anyone else's sexual orientation, and they shouldn't care about mine, or what I think about anyone's preferences.
What bothers me is the "flaunting" of sexuality under the guise of being trendy, modern, or socially progressive, when at its core, it’s really just about a lack of decency and being overbearing.
I have no desire to see two men making out on the sidewalk, much like I have no desire to see a couple hooking up on a park bench.
Do you actually have any evidence for what you're saying, or are we just supposed to take your word for it? Since you apparently finished psychology at some liberal arts college, I guess we're all expected to tolerate the baseless call-outs.
redharbor9 said:Are you even reading what anyone else is saying, or is your only goal in this thread to argue and prove you're right? Based on what I've seen, even a typical Republican can see that this isn't the same experience I described—it's just some other random thing I found online...
Man, stay far away from politics, seriously. 🤣
Even a half-wit Democrat can see you're trying to sneakily pass off a lie as the truth. Your technique is weak. If you want to play this game, you'll need more practice.
I checked myself into the facility voluntarily, well, my parents brought me there because they could see I wasn't doing okay. By the second day, I woke up feeling completely untethered—paranoia was hitting hard—simply because there wasn't a single familiar face nearby. When they tried to administer an injection, I told them I wanted to be called 92 because I just didn't trust them. I refused the shot unless they called the police to stand guard over me. They suggested I head to the intake room first and said we’d call the cops from there. As soon as I walked into the intake room, a technician on duty came up behind me, threw a restraint loop around my neck, and slammed me to the floor while two or three other techs piled on top of me. My mind went straight to the thought that they were trying to kill me, and I fought back with everything I had; it was pure survival instinct. The tech kept tightening the loop until I was nearly suffocated. During the struggle, they also managed to jab me with needles a couple of times. Later, the psychiatrist told my mom that in cases like that, a tech will tighten the loop until the patient stops resisting—even if it means death. After all that, they tossed me in a seclusion box and kept me restrained for over 24 hours. They tied me so tight they crushed my ulnar nerve; for the next year, I couldn't fully move two fingers on my hands, and I doubt my grip strength or sensation will ever truly return to normal. And about that box—I almost died of dehydration a few times. I’d scream for water, but food and drink only arrived when the tech showed up, which was maybe ten times in over twenty-four hours. By then, I was so depleted that five minutes after drinking a glass of water, I was already thirsty again.
That’s his testimony, which could be entirely fabricated, yet you're treating it as relevant evidence. The kid was probably riding some heavy psychostimulants given that his parents sent him to the hospital just because they noticed "something was wrong."
placidjackal36 said:Restraining someone until they lose consciousness is attempted murder, no matter how you frame it. The issue is that everything we know here is just forum chatter, which makes it hard to say anything concrete beyond condemning the act.
And what if it isn't nonsense?
Are you suggesting that choking someone into unconsciousness is part of the standard medical protocol? Or did you just come here to troll and incite people by calling attempted murder "just part of the job"?
It's possible. It’s not exactly what you’d expect to see everywhere, but it’s definitely possible.
There’s such a thing as "choking until loss of consciousness," not just "choking to consciousness."🤣
Nobody is choking anyone. I have no idea what you're rambling about.🤣
redharbor9 said:The case is tied up in court right now... no matter how clear-cut it looks, things don't move as fast here as they do in China...
And about all those suspicions... Look, if you consider strangulation until someone loses consciousness a standard procedure used in psychiatric wards during voluntary stays—you know, when someone checks themselves in and needs to be restrained—then tying them up afterward is just business as usual. Nothing about this surprises me at all...
Give me a break! When you have patients experiencing psychosis, they get an antipsychotic via IV. I mean, what else are you supposed to do if a patient suddenly snaps, punches a nurse in the eye, or breaks a doctor's collarbone? 🙄
For those kinds of "patients," you need to have a few trained professionals nearby who can actually handle someone having a sudden psychotic break.
Otherwise, you'd just sit there having a nice little chat with them, telling them their behavior isn't okay and suggesting they swing by for psychotherapy tomorrow at 4:00 PM to learn some anger management. 🤣
mistymason1 said:This case is something else because it perfectly illustrates how the media operates these days. Getting to the truth feels almost impossible; you just have to guess based on your own experience and whatever world knowledge you happen to have. Specifically, this whole thing has become a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ community, though that doesn't necessarily mean what they're saying isn't true. It’s just... being used biasedly.
If everything is accurate, we're looking at a connection between Ann's family and certain staff at the hospital in Springfield... multiple laws being broken... if the main facts hold up, it's scandalous... and the former director probably deserves to lose her license for life and face years in prison... assuming the reports are right.
I completely agree. Not only is there no scientific fact stating homosexuality isn't a disease, but even its causes are unknown. Is it genetic, hormonal, acquired...? Homosexuality is a sexual orientation—natural, sure, but a deviation from the majority, and viewing it that way is itself a deviation. Does homosexuality need "treatment"? Today, political correctness dominates, but it isn't as simple as people think. Still, forced "treatment" is madness. But let's be real—homosexuality can become a problem because more impulses can clash in ways impossible for hetero or bisexual people—specifically, the desire for motherhood or fatherhood, which can't be achieved naturally within a homosexual community.
Even if she did, several laws were still broken—there's a court case underway, after all. But yeah, the case has definitely become biased.
Fair enough. But just because there's a lawsuit doesn't automatically mean "laws were broken." If you want to be a total legalist, you really have to wait for the final verdict.
I can't help but wonder if she was struggling with some underlying mental health issues—maybe that's what actually led to her being sent to state prison instead of just this specific incident.
The article was signed by the LGBTQ+ organization LORI, which makes the whole thing feel a bit skewed to me.
I’d prefer to hear the other side of the story before forming an opinion. It seems unfair to start throwing stones at doctors when there hasn't been any proof of wrongdoing yet.
hollowtrucker77 said:Do I really need to spell out why it’s such a bad look to take a massive, sweeping swipe at an entire group of people? Or am I supposed to explain the fundamental difference between offering actual constructive feedback and just being a jerk for the sake of it? The reality is pretty simple: you lost your access for the exact same reason you were granted it in the first place.
Amy Nelson34 said:Look, the suggestion was stupid. I know that. It was just a heat-of-the-moment reaction because I was getting fed up with all the typos and bad grammar. Honestly, where does it get you, trying to fix the mistakes of people who clearly didn't finish middle school? Nowhere. Exactly where I am now.
What is actually wrong with you!!??
How can you even think it's okay to call people "idiots" just because they struggle with basic literacy!?
You poor thing.
Seriously, what's eating you lately?
We can take this to DMs if you need to vent (just try not to cry).
Samuel Morgan40 said:This isn't strictly about this forum, but Jubito has that feature where groups, clans, and friend circles can essentially inflate each other's reputation with random little comments. It’s not quite the same thing, I suppose, but it points toward what Jacob Foster11 mentioned below:
Agreed. It makes no sense, and honestly, it wouldn't be realistic anyway.
Look, don't take this the wrong way, but your comment is pretty much pointless—it's immature and lacks substance. You aren't really grasping the potential issues facing this American forum.
We're all just trying to help raise the bar here.
Some of us, like steelskipper5, have been around since 2002 under various handles, and we actually want what's best for this community.
I'm not here to play politics or suck up to anyone, and honestly, you're probably too young to see the weight behind what you're saying.
Amy Nelson34 said:Scrolling through this Forum, I’m hitting so many typos it feels like a physical slap in the face. It’s getting ridiculous. My pitch? Appoint me as the resident proofreader. I’ll clean up the people typing like they’re part of the Democratic Party, but I won't touch anyone using slang or regionalisms. And if someone uses bad grammar just for the aesthetic, I'll leave them be. Just putting my idea out there for consideration. Thanks!
You’re acting pretty high on your own supply, kind of like Dr. House 😂
Jacob Foster11 said:Terrible idea. There is no way to ensure high-quality users actually get a high reputation while the low-quality ones stay low. You'll just end up with a clique of people hanging out in a chat room, artificially boosting each other's scores without contributing anything of value to the site. Meanwhile, an actual expert might only chime in on specific topics where they provide real insight, but because they aren't part of the chat group, they won't have a crew to inflate their reputation.
That's a pretty weak argument. This forum is basically just a populist playground. The owner clearly cares way more about padding the user count than actually hosting any real thinkers. 🙄 It’s just one of those fundamental laws of nature: there are always more fools than there are smart people, and let's face it—it's much easier to sell a product to a fool.
Then you have those certain experts on the forum—the ones who only pop up on specific threads when they actually have something constructive to add. They aren't hanging out in the chat rooms all day or running with a tight-knit crew that constantly boosts their reputation.
So, I'm actually going to show up here looking for some professional advice on the Legal Forum. ☕
I'm not saying there aren't smart people out there who actually care about writing something decent, but they’re pretty rare—and honestly, that’s not exactly a reliable metric to go by anyway.
To some people, they’re a top-tier contributor who always has something insightful to say about colloidal silver. To others, they’re just a nuisance that needs to be kicked off the forum.
I'll stick to asking a doctor for medical advice, rather than looking for it on an online forum.
I’ll probably head over to Legal Forum for actual legal advice before I bother asking anything here.
Look, this is a fun forum, and that’s exactly how we should treat it.
I’d love to see a system where high-quality posts get rewarded with stars (not those five-pointed ones, though).
Thumbs up or Thumbs down
Abuse would be pretty easy to prevent.
Your ranking could only climb when you receive a thumbs up from a user who already holds at least two stars.
That way, clones couldn't just boost their own ratings.
Now, we all know there are users who write great stuff but are constantly picking fights and have an endless stack of red cards. For them, a thumbs up should probably only come from moderators, admins, executives, or assistants.