Posts by Keith Wells2

Megan Williams5 said:I can't speak for the rest of the left-wing crowd, but I'm literally clenching my fist while typing this. I'll attempt to write this way, though I doubt they could even manage it.

Looks good to you... No way. Easier to learn how to write right-handed than doing that 🤷
As for all these studies and whatever, I think the only thing that actually matters is what the side of the brain controls—that's where the pros and cons come from. Everything else is just nonsense, guesswork, or cherry-picked examples.
Nobody can be smarter than their genetics allow, regardless of which side of the brain they use...

And those studies, man... like, recently some researchers in Sweden presented results from a long-term study claiming chocolate helps you lose weight... so... 😬

Matthew Wilson50 said:It's not that I've never gone out, but whenever I do, I just don't find it fun or feel comfortable in the company I'm with, if I'm being honest.
could be Facebook

The choice to stay in? Well, I just don't like going out, so I decided not to do things I don't want to do;
I don't lack confidence, nor am I unsure of myself; everything is fine there;
What's holding me back—that's a good question. I wish I knew the answer, but it just doesn't fit my personality, and that's about it;
I suppose I'm just an ordinary young guy. Nothing is wrong with my life; I enjoy things as much as I can and I'm as happy as can be.

I kind of don't believe that, haha. We'll see.

🙂

So, yeah, that's my final take,

but I was mostly just curious to see what people—you know, the types who go out all the time—might think about someone like me. I wondered if they had any opinions, whether they thought it was good or bad, or whatever.

Two opposites—introverts and extroverts—and how they mix... You hate it, and honestly, that's fine. Stick to your guns because that's who you are... In life, you gotta do what makes you happy and enjoy yourself, not whatever everyone else tries to force on you...
Yeah, most people lean more toward being extroverted, so those on the flip side end up looking like weirdos even though they aren't... Imagine having a kid who's a bit introverted and then you have some clueless parent (which is basically most parents out there) forcing them into huge crowds or playgroups just because "you need to socialize." They don't get that for the kid, it's just massive, soul-crushing stress because they don't want to be there... Being an introvert doesn't mean you're antisocial in general. Like you said, people like you, you're chill, you're just not about those big-ass social gatherings... 🤷

Matthew Wilson50 said:It's not that I've never gone out, but whenever I do, I just don't find it fun or feel comfortable in the company I'm with, if I'm being honest.
could be Facebook

The choice to stay in? Well, I just don't like going out, so I decided not to do things I don't want to do;
I don't lack confidence, nor am I unsure of myself; everything is fine there;
What's holding me back—that's a good question. I wish I knew the answer, but it just doesn't fit my personality, and that's about it;
I suppose I'm just an ordinary young guy. Nothing is wrong with my life; I enjoy things as much as I can and I'm as happy as can be.

I kind of don't believe that, haha. We'll see.

🙂

So, yeah, that's my final take,

but I was mostly just curious to see what people—you know, the types who go out all the time—might think about someone like me. I wondered if they had any opinions, whether they thought it was good or bad, or whatever.

Well, I already gave you the answer above... but the best part of this whole thing is that you're totally normal. No lack of confidence, no insecurity, none of that. That's great. You're just a complete person.👍

Paul Wilson72 said:Kids start socializing practically from the moment they are born. Parents play the biggest role here—how present they are, whether they actually react to behaviors the child shows toward other kids before preschool even starts, and whether those traits lean toward being anti-social, aggressive, or possessive. By the time a child enters kindergarten, parents have already paved the way for how that child will ultimately behave. There is only a tiny window left where character can truly be reshaped; everything else is just fine-tuning. They might learn to act socially acceptable when the situation demands it, but their true nature will always surface whenever they feel they can get away with it, including later on in high school.

Since there is often a massive gap between theory and reality, we shouldn't expect much from family counseling or child therapy, especially once they hit adolescence. However, you can at least influence how certain behaviors are sanctioned. These kids aren't stupid; they know exactly what might fly with their classmates but won't work with a teacher, and what might pass with a teacher but won't hold up with the principal. If they realize a teacher lacks the actual authority or means to restrain them, nothing will change. I doubt anyone is arrogant enough to argue with someone like a principal, because they know the power lies with them—the principal is the one who signs off on suspensions or expulsions. Usually, everyone behaves themselves in front of the administration, unless the parents are somehow "somebody" in town, in which case anything goes...

It isn’t realistic to expect students who are causing trouble right now to suddenly become model citizens or deeply principled adults in a few years. Besides, anyone who had solid moral values instilled in them during childhood isn't going to wake up one day and decide to go mug someone or commit a crime just because it's Saturday and they're bored. This behavior started long ago, well before elementary school, during those times when parents simply didn't step in. So, regardless of how much people philosophize here, a school relying on mere paperwork is essentially useless. It's like trying to wipe something with sandpaper; it's just not going to work.

That said, if anyone has a positive story, I’d love to hear it. If you knew a student who arrived in first grade as a little wild child but turned into a genuinely kind soul by eighth grade or their senior year of high school, please share. Honestly, my instinct is sometimes just to say, "let someone else deal with them," because dealing with these types is exhausting for everyone involved...

On a brighter note, I have to brag a little. Last week, I spent some time with a group of young men who truly earned their time and attention, and ultimately, the recognition for their hard work. That is the one beautiful side of education—that we can still devote proper attention to the kids who deserve it, rather than just focusing on the problems that seem to dominate every meeting and daily routine...

Spot on 👍
Parents are the foundation. External agencies—like schools, the legal system, social services—are supposed to be the safety net that kicks in when parents totally fail...

Susan James said:So, if I'm hearing you right, you think a psychologist should be earning enough to actually make a dent—enough to have some real leverage to push for changes within the system? That’s an interesting way to look at it. Personally, I feel like if mental health professionals had more financial stability and influence, they could really start advocating for structural shifts that would benefit everyone, rather than just putting out fires one patient at a time. It’s a bit like how a seasoned consultant at a firm like McKinsey might suggest big-picture reforms instead of just fixing minor glitches; you need that kind of standing to actually move the needle. What kind of specific changes would you want to see them spearheading?😲

Do you actually have a specific suggestion for what we should do, or are you just pointing fingers at everyone else for not doing enough or doing it wrong?
🥳

Actually, looking at all those bolded points, I feel like there are way more underlying causes than what’s actually listed here... Don't you think you might have left someone or something out while you were calling everyone out? 🤔
So, we all know something is going down. We can feel that things are shifting, and we know deep down that action is needed. But honestly? It feels like everyone is just waiting for the actual chaos to hit before anyone lifts a finger. Then, once the dust settles and things get messy, instead of actually fixing the problem, people will just spend all their energy pointing fingers. They'll start arguing about who should have stepped up back in kindergarten and why nobody saw this coming. It’s always the same routine: everyone shrugs their shoulders and claims they’re innocent because, hey, there was nothing they could do at the time. 😬
And we're right back where we started.

And honestly, when it comes to kids, you really just need patience, presence, and a whole lot of empathy. It’s about being there for them and truly listening.
It’s honestly heartbreaking when you see adults who lack any sense of empathy or boundaries getting close to children one way or another 👎

On a side note, you seem to be calling for violence a bit too much in this post... I truly hope you're staying far away from parenting and the school system

Look, your problem—and honestly, the problem with most people—is that you’re living in a total fantasy land. You have zero clue how the real world works. You keep pushing these "kill them with kindness" solutions like we're in some damn fairy tale... It’s pathetic. You don't get why people act the way they do. Try this: go put on a bright white shirt and a Pride flag and take a stroll through Oakland at one in the morning. When some predator or creep approaches you, try to have a deep, intellectual conversation about their behavior and show them some empathy. If your little utopian experiment fails and you end up covered in blood, go ahead—hit up the ER, then call the FBI, then file a report with the DOJ, and finally run to the media to cry about how intolerant society has become. Then, give the FBI a call a month later to ask if they actually caught anyone or if they’re even doing anything at all... Good luck with that. 😂
Look, that was just a parallel I was drawing with some kid in the same boat, if you catch my drift... dealing with diversion into adulthood... 👍
Then you gotta ask yourself why it’s even happening like this... what's being done to stop it... and what's actually being handled right now—or more likely, what's being ignored...

Susan James said:So, if I'm hearing you right, you think a psychologist should be earning enough to actually make a dent—enough to have some real leverage to push for changes within the system? That’s an interesting way to look at it. Personally, I feel like if mental health professionals had more financial stability and influence, they could really start advocating for structural shifts that would benefit everyone, rather than just putting out fires one patient at a time. It’s a bit like how a seasoned consultant at a firm like McKinsey might suggest big-picture reforms instead of just fixing minor glitches; you need that kind of standing to actually move the needle. What kind of specific changes would you want to see them spearheading?😲

Do you actually have a specific suggestion for what we should do, or are you just pointing fingers at everyone else for not doing enough or doing it wrong?
🥳

Actually, looking at all those bolded points, I feel like there are way more underlying causes than what’s actually listed here... Don't you think you might have left someone or something out while you were calling everyone out? 🤔
So, we all know something is going down. We can feel that things are shifting, and we know deep down that action is needed. But honestly? It feels like everyone is just waiting for the actual chaos to hit before anyone lifts a finger. Then, once the dust settles and things get messy, instead of actually fixing the problem, people will just spend all their energy pointing fingers. They'll start arguing about who should have stepped up back in kindergarten and why nobody saw this coming. It’s always the same routine: everyone shrugs their shoulders and claims they’re innocent because, hey, there was nothing they could do at the time. 😬
And we're right back where we started.

And honestly, when it comes to kids, you really just need patience, presence, and a whole lot of empathy. It’s about being there for them and truly listening.
It’s honestly heartbreaking when you see adults who lack any sense of empathy or boundaries getting close to children one way or another 👎

On a side note, you seem to be calling for violence a bit too much in this post... I truly hope you're staying far away from parenting and the school system

If I did, we already went over this a few months back in that thread about "violent minors," so go read it yourself...
Go read up on the actual fundamentals behind why some kid turns violent. Figure out why that behavior keeps looping until it just becomes their whole routine...
Teenagers are one side of the scale, and parents—especially when dealing with the younger guys—plus the authorities are on the other side... and the whole point of those officials is to keep everything balanced.
Look, since the system is broken and both sides of the scale are busted—just go read the main thread if you don't believe me—the whole balance is shot. All we're getting now is a massive surge in juvenile violence and everything that comes with it. Kids are people just like adults. You've got the good ones, the bad ones, the sensitive types, the sociopaths... whatever. If there's zero prevention targeting those "troublemakers" or certain groups, then what’s actually stopping them from acting out? Nothing...

Susan James said:So, if I'm hearing you right, you think a psychologist should be earning enough to actually make a dent—enough to have some real leverage to push for changes within the system? That’s an interesting way to look at it. Personally, I feel like if mental health professionals had more financial stability and influence, they could really start advocating for structural shifts that would benefit everyone, rather than just putting out fires one patient at a time. It’s a bit like how a seasoned consultant at a firm like McKinsey might suggest big-picture reforms instead of just fixing minor glitches; you need that kind of standing to actually move the needle. What kind of specific changes would you want to see them spearheading?😲

Do you actually have a specific suggestion for what we should do, or are you just pointing fingers at everyone else for not doing enough or doing it wrong?
🥳

Actually, looking at all those bolded points, I feel like there are way more underlying causes than what’s actually listed here... Don't you think you might have left someone or something out while you were calling everyone out? 🤔
So, we all know something is going down. We can feel that things are shifting, and we know deep down that action is needed. But honestly? It feels like everyone is just waiting for the actual chaos to hit before anyone lifts a finger. Then, once the dust settles and things get messy, instead of actually fixing the problem, people will just spend all their energy pointing fingers. They'll start arguing about who should have stepped up back in kindergarten and why nobody saw this coming. It’s always the same routine: everyone shrugs their shoulders and claims they’re innocent because, hey, there was nothing they could do at the time. 😬
And we're right back where we started.

And honestly, when it comes to kids, you really just need patience, presence, and a whole lot of empathy. It’s about being there for them and truly listening.
It’s honestly heartbreaking when you see adults who lack any sense of empathy or boundaries getting close to children one way or another 👎

On a side note, you seem to be calling for violence a bit too much in this post... I truly hope you're staying far away from parenting and the school system

Give me a break... you want me to drop a few examples just to test that "empathy" of yours? 🙄
Go ask some cop what happened when two punks tried to beat him senseless in New York City just because he told them to chill out... honestly, I hope you run into some kids on the street who decide to jump you and run you over, or better yet, they assault and kill your daughter and dump her in a ditch like what just happened in Ukraine, and nobody gets charged because they're some rich kid's son and the laws don't apply to them. Then maybe you'd shut up and stop posting this garbage. Or what, do you think *they* deserve a heart-to-heart and a hug too? Ask that girl if she feels the same way. I can go on all day, just say the word, since it's so easy to just close your eyes, play dumb, and preach about love and being kind to everyone 🙄

Emily Gonzalez51 said:Forgive me, but what kind of discipline is actually being enforced here? Our education system is a complete disaster; you have kids in vocational schools smashing benches with boxing gloves and stabbing grasshoppers into the floor. Sure, it's just certain individuals, but what is the response? Nothing. In America, every fourth child is a victim of bullying. http://www.parenting.info/magazine/...america-bullying/ This is exactly where we end up because of a system without any real consequences. And then people act shocked when someone gets jumped in the street. Unfortunately, there will be more cases like Luke Ritzova's.

What does a suspended student do? They likely deal with social services or a psychologist, along with their parents. The message sent is that this behavior makes them unfit for society... yet here, people like that integrate perfectly fine and even become leaders.

Look, even if you were suspended from your job for a week because you messed something up, you wouldn't be celebrating, even if you hated your job.
Or do you honestly think we are any smarter than the Austrians? I highly doubt it. 😬

Man, you nailed it. 👍
Sadly, it's exactly like that. And you basically hit the nail on the head regarding why: parents, social services, the cops, the legal system... 👍

I'm constantly reading about these massive incidents in the news—minors raping, beating, or killing people. Older teens causing havoc for younger ones... It's always the same. Psychologists try to balance the scales between the victim and the aggressor, and honestly, what's there to say? It's all a byproduct of our "advanced" education system. You go from college straight to a job, and you end up with some psychologist who's been working for 20 or 30 years, someone who’s never even caught a slap in the face in their life. Of course they have those kinds of views and conclusions 🙂
The core issue is that nobody faces any consequences. Kids are insanely protected. Even the biggest thug is still just a "child" under the law, so he needs help, empathy, understanding... 😢

I won't even mention how the police don't bother with problematic kids because it involves punishing the parents, calling in social services, doing paperwork... It's all just a headache. Too much bureaucracy and red tape, so it boils down to a couple of warnings and then they move on. Basically, nothing happens until someone actually bleeds out...

I can tell you this: most of the younger kids are living off their parents, and for the older ones, both parents and their crew provide the safety net for these violent, troubled types. And to their own parents, every single one of these kids is perfect, beautiful, the best ever, blah blah blah... 🙂

If you ask me, violence is best treated with effective violence. Everything else is just talk for naive people and fools—people who usually rely on protection from the state, institutions, and agencies that couldn't care less! Like Tesla once said, an atomic bomb for everyone... then there wouldn't be any bullies or victims left. 😬

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frozenotter14 said:ugh, I don't even know... it's gross... but honestly, nobody’s actually peeing in the garden... maybe some cats 😁 I can't tell which is worse... anyway, I've got a doctor's appointment in two weeks... if I actually picked something up, it'll have time to show up by then... there's zero point going early just to get a fake negative result...
I am spiraling because of this stupid misunderstanding! It's pure paranoia... and I swear I'm being super careful... washing my hands constantly, scrubbing lettuce until it's basically soup, and now this... I once saw a guy pull a worm out of his nose that was like 7cm long... ever since then, I've been obsessed with parasites! That's why I'm seeing the doctor! No point getting worked up now... I ate 😁 so whatever happens, happens... 🙂 now I've got this new fear... what if my cat has worms and was pooping in the yard?... god, I don't even want to think about it 😁 but basically... does a standard stool sample catch any kind of parasite, or do you need special testing? I'm probably going to drive my doctor crazy... I don't care... let them run every single test under the sun! It's not like he's the one who ate an unwashed burger 🙂

Just hit up your doctor to get a referral (wait, I forgot about telehealth) 😍 ... You drop a sample, wait a few days, and boom—you know if you're hosting any uninvited guests or not...

I saw this thing on TV back around 2004. Some Discovery Channel documentary about human parasites 😲
Man, what I saw... absolute nightmare fuel. This guy went to an MTB World Cup down in Indonesia, trekking through rivers and tall grass with busted-up legs, and he picked up these worms that were crawling under his skin everywhere. For years. He couldn't sleep, couldn't function, nothing. Even the doctors were stumped... eventually, they had to hit him with some heavy-duty insecticide just to get those things to retreat... 😉
Ever since seeing that, I've been a complete paranoid when it comes to worms 😬

Another $5k down and the big debate: Leasing vs. Auto Loan🙄
For an individual, Leasing is a total scam. There are a million reasons why it makes zero sense. Business owners? That’s a different story—they run the math and make it work.
The only possible reason you'd ever touch Leasing is if you can't get an auto loan from a bank because you don't have any collateral, and even then, only if the Leasing company doesn't demand a co-signer for the same asset.
Now, I'm not exactly up to speed on how much banks actually care about co-signers versus just holding the title until the final payment is made...

Look, if you have a co-signer for a standard loan, there's no reason to overthink it. Taking a car on a lease where you don't have buyout rights at the end (or even if you do) is just plain stupid for a regular person. Plus, just like a loan where the bank holds the title, you're stuck with mandatory full coverage insurance until it's paid off, mandatory servicing at authorized dealerships (keep that logbook perfect), and all that other fine print... It might sound trivial to some, but full coverage costs way more than a standard registration, so it hits your wallet hard.

Bottom line: You buy a car so YOU can own it. So YOU decide on the insurance, the service, and whatever else... not the other way around.

neontiger4 said:

I'm looking at buying a car as an individual, though I'd probably pull $40 from a loan to cover the down payment. My main banks, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, only offer auto loans in dollars. Is it actually worth looking into operational or finance leasing with a residual value option?

Anyone got some advice? A standard loan seems like the best bet financially, but since they're only offering them in dollars, I'm a little paranoid about currency fluctuations given everything happening in the USA lately. I don't want to get caught in a depreciation trap.

Honestly, leasing is a bad move.

First off, if you pick up a traffic ticket, my guess is it goes straight to the leasing company, and then they just tack it onto your bill. That means you end up paying sales tax on top of the fine.

Second, leasing makes sense for companies that put massive mileage on their vehicles—they know they need high turnover, so they just swap for a new lease once the old one is worn out. As an individual, I highly doubt you're putting in that kind of mileage. The whole point of leasing is easy asset replacement. In the US, they push it on individuals mostly because it's easier to qualify for than a traditional loan, especially for people with shaky credit or low purchasing power. It’s easier for the bank to get their money back if you default because they technically own the car and can just come grab it.

Third, leasing usually comes with those annoying currency adjustment clauses.

Fourth, the late fees for missing a payment will absolutely kill you.

Fifth, stay far away from that "residual value" thing. Don't kid yourself thinking you'll just have a nice chunk of cash sitting there at the end of the term. You'll likely just end up having to take out another loan to cover the balance or fall for some "clever" deal the leasing company tries to pitch you.

Sixth, for heaven's sake, don't go buying such an expensive car in 2012. The worst is still coming over the next couple of years. Save up some cash if you can and buy used, or if you already have a car, just drive it until it finally dies on you.

With Leasing and the various versions companies like Ford Credit offer, every little headache, maintenance task, or repair falls on the lessee, but strictly according to their contract rules. If you cause a wreck, yeah, you pay the fine. If it's a total loss and insurance doesn't cover everything, the leasing company decides how much you owe. Honestly, just walk away. It's too much of a headache, and once you sign, there's no turning back...

neontiger4 said:

I'm looking at buying a car as an individual, though I'd probably pull $40 from a loan to cover the down payment. My main banks, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, only offer auto loans in dollars. Is it actually worth looking into operational or finance leasing with a residual value option?

Anyone got some advice? A standard loan seems like the best bet financially, but since they're only offering them in dollars, I'm a little paranoid about currency fluctuations given everything happening in the USA lately. I don't want to get caught in a depreciation trap.

Honestly, leasing is a bad move.

First off, if you pick up a traffic ticket, my guess is it goes straight to the leasing company, and then they just tack it onto your bill. That means you end up paying sales tax on top of the fine.

Second, leasing makes sense for companies that put massive mileage on their vehicles—they know they need high turnover, so they just swap for a new lease once the old one is worn out. As an individual, I highly doubt you're putting in that kind of mileage. The whole point of leasing is easy asset replacement. In the US, they push it on individuals mostly because it's easier to qualify for than a traditional loan, especially for people with shaky credit or low purchasing power. It’s easier for the bank to get their money back if you default because they technically own the car and can just come grab it.

Third, leasing usually comes with those annoying currency adjustment clauses.

Fourth, the late fees for missing a payment will absolutely kill you.

Fifth, stay far away from that "residual value" thing. Don't kid yourself thinking you'll just have a nice chunk of cash sitting there at the end of the term. You'll likely just end up having to take out another loan to cover the balance or fall for some "clever" deal the leasing company tries to pitch you.

Sixth, for heaven's sake, don't go buying such an expensive car in 2012. The worst is still coming over the next couple of years. Save up some cash if you can and buy used, or if you already have a car, just drive it until it finally dies on you.

Haha, kind of funny, but there's a lot of truth in that. Unfortunately, that's just how it is today.

analogwalker2 said:Just open this and hit one of the catalogs.
Then you just scroll through with your mouse.

Does the page look good to you?

To view the catalogs online, you'll need a flash player, which you can download for free to your computer here: Download Flash Player

.

Then just Google what it is and what it does, and you'll get this answer... 🙄

Jack Alvarez said:It was built with Adobe Flash Professional, so that's why you need Adobe Flash Player.🙄

analogwalker2 said:I've messed around with some of these programs, even the big-shot Adobe Flash Professional, but they're way too complicated for me.
So I went looking for software to convert PowerPoint to SWF files and found a few. But whenever I put those same files on the web, everything breaks.

Basically, just Google it again: "How to import Flash files in PowerPoint" or "Convert PowerPoint Files to Flash" 🤣

How does the whole process work from filing an indictment to the actual trial starting? Is there some kind of hearing where the DA has to present evidence that the court actually accepts as enough to move forward with the trial itself? Honestly, I have zero clue how this works so I'm asking... Also, is this procedure laid out in the Zero-Knowledge Proof or some other legal code?

George Lewis9 said:Quick question about leasing: what actually happens to the cars once the five-year term is up and the drivers hand them back? Is it possible for an individual like me to just walk in and pick up one of those returned vehicles at that 20% residual value?

I’ve heard rumors that they often offload these repo'd or returned vehicles for pennies on the dollar before the lease even officially expires—though I’m assuming you’d need an inside connection to get the heads-up on those auctions.

You’d have to hit up a leasing company directly and see if they've got anything for sale, but honestly, I doubt that’s how it works. Most of those cars—after 5 years—are worth way more on the used market than whatever is on their books, so it wouldn't make sense for them to just give 'em away... 🤷

slybear14 said:Starting this here so I don't clutter up another thread🙂

Can you actually lease a car if you don't have a permanent full-time job?
-Just asking for info since I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere...🙂

If you've got a co-signer with a steady job, then probably yeah. Depending on the type of lease, maybe. But without one? No way, makes zero sense for them to take that risk. 🤷

slybear14 said:Starting this here so I don't clutter up another thread🙂

Can you actually lease a car if you don't have a permanent full-time job?
-Just asking for info since I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere...🙂

So, did you ever find out? 🤔

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Edward Booth9 said:Revenge is actually a much darker crime because it’s premeditated.
If you believe it's acceptable to take matters into your own hands and play judge, jury, and executioner, then I think you have some serious issues with your moral compass.

Morals? What even is that? Just another marketing gimmick shoved down our throats by society... basically just a set of rules for how people are supposed to act... 🙄
So someone swipes an apple and nobody gives a damn? No one's gonna call them out or hand out a penalty? What then?! You just sit there being all high and mighty and moral... like, "it's fine, I'm just a saint"... unbelievable... 🤣
If you watched that movie *The Virgin Mary*, man... war just breaks you. There are no rules, no courts, no one to hold anyone accountable. You see some guy take advantage of the chaos to assault his neighbor's wife. Then the war ends. No evidence left, no witnesses, nothing. Just gone. And at the end, the guy just shrugs it off like, "Hey, why are you so mad? It was a war." Seriously? What was the husband supposed to do? Act all high and mighty and say, "It’s fine, let’s just be neighbors again"...? Give me a break...

It’s not even about my morals... you just straight up don't get how society actually works or how people function within it...

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Steven Scott6 said:If the big players like the FBI and CIA have learned anything from studying these cases from day one, it’s this: genetics only play such a tiny role compared to how much social injustice can shape an individual. It all comes down to the circumstances... where you grow up, how much money you have, your neighborhood, even the local vibe of the area you live in. That's what actually triggers a revolt... That same sense of revolt shows up in everyone, whether it’s just a tiny spark or a full-blown explosion. Most times, thanks to how things are set up, it stays pretty chill... but man, it can erupt into a total monster if you aren't careful...Look, we’re all criminals to some extent, depending on how much slack society gives us in our jobs, our circles, our families. You don't need to go out and attack people personally. It's about building actual, solid connections... treating folks with respect instead of looking down on them. Help each other out. Make sure everyone actually has a seat at the table based on what they bring to the game. If we did that, there wouldn't even be a need for these profiles...

You're right, but you're totally mixing things up... Is it okay to clap back at the people who were out to get you? Sure, as long as you don't start coming for people who have nothing to do with you or haven't done anything to you. That's the line. Here's a textbook example of an unknown...
Am I capable of taking out the piece of trash that ruined my life? Honestly, if I am, that’s the only thing I care about. I'm laser-focused on that one bastard. Nobody else matters. No matter how far I sink, I'm not wasting my breath on anyone else... I'm going straight for the one who destroyed me. That's the difference between being raised right and being born a psycho...
Stealing works the same way; you’ve got people who have plenty but just want more, then you've got those stealing just to put bread on the table—they take only what they need to survive and nothing else... Now, legally speaking, both types fall under the label of "criminal," but that's a whole different conversation. The FBI's psychology division tries to identify both kinds because, honestly, they're both seen as threats to society. The FBI doesn't care about the "why" or whether an act was justified; their job is strictly about protecting the public. It's like how some guy gets legal protection in court today... nobody can touch him, no matter how much he deserves it or how justified it feels. Society is built to protect itself, period. Whether someone earned it or not doesn't matter... 👍

And all those psychologists and psychiatrists? I couldn't care less about their takes. They’re basically just moral gatekeepers—think more like psycho-cops. Their whole job is to flag any weird behavior, whether it's positive, negative, forced, or just how you were born. Just like the cops track down lawbreakers, these guys exist solely to identify and log anything "socially unacceptable." When you sit down in their office, they don't actually give a damn about your actual problem. They’re looking at *you*. They're judging if you have the capacity to handle your issues in a way that fits society's little box. God forbid they decide you can't... because then the issue isn't the focus anymore. Suddenly, *you* are the problem being scrutinized, even though the whole situation is just a reaction to what you're going through. 😁
Most people are too clueless to even realize this is happening.

rustyraven8 said:So, what actually constitutes a crime? Are we talking about a gas station robbery or a brutal murder involving thirty stab wounds? 🤷 In my view, these initial offenses are simply reflections of pure lack of discipline, laziness, and a total absence of morality—not necessarily the result of a broken mind.🤷

Nice one, how do you even define a criminal?! 👍
Is a criminal the guy who takes back what was stolen from him? Is she a criminal if she kills her husband after he's beaten her for 20 years? Is a former POW a criminal if he tracks down his tormentor in a crowded city and delivers justice?! Would you call a man a criminal if he spends his whole life hunting down Nazis who escaped and are living it up, only to kill them one by one...
The law and some dead ink on paper might say they are, but they aren't criminals. Revenge isn't a crime, even if the law says it's illegal.

When people talk about "real" criminals, they mean people doing things out of pure sadism—like David Paravinja traveling through the South, raping and killing for no damn reason, or someone like Ted Bundy. But there are plenty of people with that darkness buried deep inside; for some it comes out, for others it stays hidden, and for some it's just a part of them. I'm telling you, this stuff is strictly genetic. Childhood has absolutely nothing to do with it, no matter what those psychologists claim. A good person isn't going to burn a dog or a cat alive for fun, or rape and kill a complete stranger for no reason. It's all in the genes and a broken mind. You're born good, you're born borderline, or you're born bad. There's no fixing it.
Childhood shapes your worldview and your attitudes later on, sure, but it doesn't create a broken mind. Childhood doesn't create evil.

Nicholas King said:If you've numbered the chapters "manually" and you're fine with how they look, then there's zero reason to delete or change them—it won't mess up your table of contents.

Just slap those headings into the right styles and you're golden.

You talking about this?

Yeah, but what if I don't have any numbered styles in my text? Like, I just have unnumbered heading styles. When I go to make the table of contents, it won't show any numbers. So how am I supposed to number *only* the table of contents? Is that even a thing?

Kyle Johnson2 said:Just kill 'em.
Mark specific Headings and subheadings using styles based on that tutorial
Once you make the Word TOC, those numbers will just show up on their own

I don't get it... 🤷

Sarah Adams48 said:I tried it with some junk content I made up and it worked fine, except all the page numbers were just "1," which makes sense since I didn't bother applying any styles to the text.

Can you walk me through this?

You go to Modify Style > format > numbering, but in the 2007 version, the window only shows basic numbering
Back in 2003, there was an Outline Numbered tab with lists like 1., 1.1, 1.1.1, etc., but it's totally missing here in 2007... why?

Jonathan Miller7 said:Just so they can move more product.

Finally, someone said it. Everything else is just selling snake oil. 👍
L-carnitine does basically nothing for fat metabolism... it's negligible, especially if your diet is trash.
There’s no magic pill that melts away the fat you’ve already stored or the stuff you keep piling on because you eat like crap. The only things that actually do anything are supplements that bind to fatty acids during digestion, but even then... if you don't watch what you eat, it's a total waste of money... 🙂

jadetiger962 said:If you grab a whole new wheel, it comes with the free hub included.

You could try truing it, just make sure none of the spokes snapped...

Spokes are fine, everything looks solid. It's just warped from constantly hopping curbs...😢
Look, I wasn't trying to be an idiot, but the price is roughly $50 for the wheel. Does that include the rim and the hub without the cassette?
Not sure if it's smarter to pay for a true or just buy a new one and call it a day...

Also, how do you get the cassettes off? You need a specific tool for that, right? 🤷

My rear rim is pretty trashed. It’s wobbling like crazy—up to 1.5cm off—so I actually had to loosen my rear brakes all the way just so they wouldn't rub every time I ride.🙄
Should I just grab a new rim or a whole new wheel, or is getting it trued even worth it?

Also, how do you get a cassette off? Do I need some specific tool for that?
And if I buy a wheel at a shop, does it come with the hub included (bearings and axle), or what?

You learn on your own—through your own mistakes, through what you see others do... You can't have someone lecture you on how to live or what's right and wrong. Not even your parents. Two people can be exactly the same and still see the world totally differently.