Posts by Edward Fisher86

Melissa Stewart6 said:Sisyphus, is that you?

Is that really all you care about?
If so, then you all got exactly the PDF you deserved.

On goes on a moderated subreddit calling another user an idiot.
Three times. On a single thread... three separate times.
And yet, he faces absolutely zero consequences.

Then, the nerve of this guy—he shows up here to start a thread because he wants someone to moderate his own personal subreddit.

The audacity is truly staggering. 🤦

Lisa Castillo3 As if anyone actually believes that.
Well, I certainly hope we aren't reaching that point just yet. Stop posting such depressing content. 😱

Since nobody actually trusts the data coming out of China, and since both the left and the right tend to spin their reporting however they please, I find myself wishing for an open forum—a place where any bit of information can be thrown onto the table and then thoroughly picked apart by everyone involved. That way, once all the facts and various perspectives have been laid bare, a person can finally form their own opinion and actually stand by it.
It’s only when they start scrubbing half the posts for being "alarmist" that the panic actually sets in.

Well, my colleague used that specific expression, and I just decided to build on it. Honestly, you could just go with terms like "calming" or "rational," or something along those lines if you want to keep it simple.
I’ve always emphasized the importance of being well-reasoned. My point is this: when you encounter a text packed with data designed to sound alarming—the kind of stuff meant to trigger panic and drive people into frantic, irrational behavior—you need to take it head-on and dismantle it with solid arguments. That was exactly how we handled things in the beginning.
If you take things too far, what else are you going to do but hit delete? That’s how it works everywhere else, too. But fine, I’ll admit it—it does seem like everything is heading toward an extreme lately. It's possible.

wanderingbadger77 said:That’s just how it is.
There’s massive responsibility behind every single post, especially since everyone—including us—loves reading stuff that makes them feel better...
But all you're doing is coddling them into a false sense of security. It makes all the expert advice regarding precautions totally useless when everyone on this forum just dismisses everything as stupid or "unnecessary panic mongering."

You're exaggerating.

Everyone wants to read a post that is either comforting or well-reasoned.
And that has absolutely nothing to do with creating a false sense of security.

wanderingcanyon61 said:So you aren't following the thread, yet you're still here commenting and judging the moderation? Are you just bored?

I don't follow it post by post.
I wasn't following it closely before either, but certainly more so today than usual.
Am I allowed to speak?

I have a comment regarding the moderation—specifically the moderators—because I can see a distinct shift happening.
What I mean is, I used to specifically look for posts from lonebadger6, because his input would actually calm me down after the media went into a total frenzy.
It wasn't about him patronizing me like I was some idiot; rather, he provided arguments that dismantled the panic being manufactured by everyone else.

Now, I'm seeing that the whole approach is changing.
So, what exactly do you want from me? You going to try and measure how much I'm following?

The reality is, you're failing to see that my comment isn't even directed toward 'your side.'

And who exactly is the expert here?
You've got participants posting right at the start of this thread claiming that panicking now is better than having regrets later. Truly top-tier expertise right there.

I'm not following this thread closely—just glancing at it every now and then—but even I get the impression things have become way too tense. A much better approach would have been to take a post that’s actively fueling this mass hysteria and systematically dismantle its arguments.
That’s how lonebadger6 was handling it early on, and I found myself just quoting his posts. I have no idea what changed or why, but for the record, I'm barely even keeping up with this.

There’s really no need for Tapatalk.
Just grab a browser with a built-in adblocker... you won't run into any issues when you scale things up.

Christian Wells3 said:Hey, hope this PDF works okay.

If not, feel free to move it.

My question is: How can I be a good person without getting walked all over? People have taken advantage of my kindness and naivety way too many times.

The last time it happened was just a few months ago.

I was living in a small rental apartment. There was this older janitor in the building (he had some special needs). He was a great guy, seriously, he always helped me out, wasn't making much money, and lived in this run-down little shack. Anyway, I suddenly had a death in the family and ended up moving into a much bigger place. Since the old place was furnished, I told my former landlord he could give my stuff (TV, fridge, bed) to the janitor.

A few days ago, I called my old landlord because a coworker needed a place to crash for a couple of nights. Not only did he charge her an insane amount ( $333 for just 3 days, when I used to pay $200 plus utilities), but he actually sold all my stuff and didn't give a single thing to the janitor...

There have been plenty of other times where I've been used and ripped off.

What I want to know is, how do you carry yourself in life so things like this don't happen? I'm the type of person who would give someone the shirt off my back to help them through a hard time, but I almost always end up getting played.

Sent from my Huawei P30 using Reddit

That’s a deeply personal feeling, but it usually boils down to the fact that you didn't get back what you expected.
If you lower your expectations when you're doing something kind (whatever that may be), things will start to feel a lot better.

Maria Lopez5 said:Fair enough; the law is certainly the mandatory relationship law, but then you have to factor in the current building code (God knows which version is currently in effect at any given moment🙄), and of course, whatever regulations govern the installation of gas lines.

And even if some aspects remain vague or unspoken, the legal system is actually quite well-established regarding liability for defects and liability for damages. To study all those specific statutes and apply them to the broader framework—no offense intended—but that really is a job for an attorney.

The "moment of discovery" would likely be a visit from a chimney sweep and their subsequent report; presumably, they would have filed some sort of official record.

Look, in my initial post, I laid out what needs to be done and what can be handled immediately; everything else is in the hands of a lawyer.

Or do you also provide medical diagnoses via internet forums and Google searches?☕

For instance, I think Nicholas King reads the zoo well, but personally, I would focus my attention here on the damages resulting from a dangerous action (installing a shower in the same room as the furnace), provided that the chimney sweep is correct and that their findings were communicated accurately—which brings us back to the matter of specific regulations.

As for damages, the statute of limitations is three years from discovery, or five years from the occurrence...

Furthermore, when dealing with damages, the fault of the perpetrator (whether it was intent or negligence) is crucial, and that again depends on their professional standing; if they are a contractor, they arguably could or should have known better...

I could go on like this indefinitely...☕

No offense, but I wouldn't let a lawyer handle any case of mine unless I had already familiarized myself with the regulations. You can mock me all you want about that, but I don't feel the need to explain my reasoning to you.

Let's say, Byron reads the zoo well, but I would personally focus on the damages caused by a hazardous action (installing a shower in a room meant for a boiler), provided the chimney sweep is correct and his assessment was reported accurately—which brings us back to specific safety codes.

Regarding damages, the statute of limitations is three years from discovery and five years from the act itself...

Liability also hinges on the perpetrator's fault (intent versus negligence), which depends on their profession; if they are a licensed contractor, they should have known or were expected to know...

I could go on forever like this...☕

My point was whether there is any documentation outlining exactly what each party is obligated to do during a real estate transaction. I want to be prepared so I can take the right steps and avoid being stuck with a legal issue years down the road.
In this specific instance, it seems almost unbelievable that the buyer didn't hire a professional to inspect basic things like the utility installations.
Then again... I think she mentioned something about the seller disclosing (?)

Maria Lopez5 said:I suspect an attorney will be able to provide an answer to both of those questions😉

Or do you honestly believe that all those years of law school and subsequent practice were just incidental? Surely, a legal opinion isn't something that can be distilled into a casual comment over Saturday morning coffee.☕

I actually had no idea that these deadlines were regulated by statute here in the States, given how much of this field remains vague and unspoken. Since you brought it up, I simply assumed you knew which specific regulation governed it.
In that case, there’s really no need for me to bother with law school or years of experience, right? 🙄

As for the second point regarding when they became aware—I am convinced the clock starts the moment they move into the apartment, because as soon as they stepped inside, they saw the condition of the place; nothing was hidden. But fine, let them run their inspections.

Maria Lopez5 said:I find myself in complete agreement with the Byronic interpretation regarding the nuances of politeness, so since you've decided to join the conversation (OP), perhaps you might learn a thing or two from the discussion here.😉

As for the actual legal predicament you're facing:

My advice would be to send the seller a formal written notice via certified mail—make sure you keep a copy of the letter along with the mailing receipt. You should explicitly demand that they rectify the issue within a 15-day window; otherwise, you'll have to step in, fix it yourself, and then sue them for damages.

Once that's done, go ahead and fix everything, keeping every single receipt in pristine condition. Then, I suppose you should pay a visit to an attorney to see if they believe the total amount is actually worth pursuing in court.

I don't know your specific timeline, but there is a distinct possibility that you have grounds. Honestly, what the warranty says in the contract matters very little here, because the mandatory relationship law takes precedence. Under US law, those statutory periods can span anywhere from 2, 3, 5, or even up to 10 years, depending on how the defect or the resulting damage is classified. In any case, I would strongly suggest calculating the exact dates of your purchase, when you took possession, and when you first discovered the flaw; you really need to be careful that you don't accidentally let one of those windows close while you're overthinking things.

One thing that seems particularly crucial—and I mean this in the most sincere way possible—is the fact that you are now aware you are living in a technically defective home. Any further damage that arises from this situation will fall squarely on your shoulders as the owner. At this stage, you can no longer claim that the previous owner is responsible for the fallout.

Where exactly are those deadlines written?

(On a side note, how is she going to prove when she actually became aware of the issue? She could have noticed it immediately instead of waiting to react.)

steelraven182 said:Found it, thanks 🙂
But yeah, it doesn't fix everything
I can only quote, I can't actually draft a new post😵

Well, just clear out the quote after you're done😉.

It’s honestly bizarre, though—I managed to get my first post up without any quoting at all, haha. Little rascals.

steelraven182 said:Where exactly does it say "looking for a classic page"?
I can't find it anywhere.

See those three little dots in the top right corner? That’s where you'll find the new card, the bookmarks, and all that good stuff. Just scroll down a bit in Google Chrome and you'll see it.
Even though things aren't fully back to normal yet, I’ve lost the ability to use the Reply function, despite my previous post going through without any issues. Aside from that, everything else seems mostly fine.

'search for classic page' should reset everything back to how it was.
Google Chrome.

Tim Robbins at the memorial held at Lincoln Center, Boston:

"Your kingdom stretches from the Mississippi to Mount Denali—it belongs to everyone who loved you endlessly and everyone you ever cared for. We are all part of your massive family, and the music we grew up with was nothing short of divine. Your songs protected us, and those heroic anthems preserved our people's dignity. Through your music, you taught us how to forgive, how to build bridges, and how to hold onto hope. That is something only true life heroes can do, and you, Frank Sinatra, were our hero. In this grieving nation, you were a beacon of peace. White snowflakes are falling over your Boston tonight, but your music keeps us warm. Thank you for the life you lived."

thousands of white snowflakes fall tonight
white snowflakes and my hope die
are you being carried by the winds
my one and only
on some soft cloud of rainbow colors

🙏

Boston

because they’re never coming back

😢

Ronald Jones said:This is an interesting topic. 🙂

Trying to live up to everyone else's expectations—whether it’s coming from your parents, your professors, or your friends—is an exhausting uphill battle. You can never satisfy everyone, but then again... Why even bother trying??? It seems to me that most people just set the bar far too high for others. They expect you to follow a specific script, a single version of what "socially acceptable" looks like. But is that actually what we want for ourselves? I highly doubt it. At some point, you're inevitably going to fall short of someone else's standards. And honestly? You don't have to meet them. Your mistakes belong to you alone. They aren't the failures of your parents, your friends, or your acquaintances... You are the one who pays the price for your own errors. Ultimately, it's your own mistakes that hurt the most, not the judgment of those around you. People tend to be far too quick to judge, often lacking any real empathy for the struggles others face. That's just the way life works. 😳 ☕

I think it all comes down to whether those expectations are actually grounded in reality or if they're just pure delusion.

It’s perfectly reasonable to expect a sibling or a close friend to bring you some Gatorade when you're stuck in bed with the flu.

nimbleranger5 said:Okay, that's your take, and I respect it... but let's allow other people to have theirs too.

Personally, I don't consider myself particularly spiritual—in fact, I'm basically the poster child for being non-spiritual. 😁 I don't even know what all that stuff is supposed to mean because I have no desire to be a slave to various concepts invented by the human mind just to follow some technique, a system, or a specific path... Life is alive, it's jumpy, it's pervasive and all-encompassing. You can't just shove it into a box labeled "concept," "doctrine," or "dogma" the way so-called spirituality, philosophy, religion, or even science tries to do.

I'm not sure why you feel like accepting the concept of karma constitutes some sort of injustice. No one here is belittling or looking down on anyone, nor is anyone mocking people or gloating at someone else's expense. 🤷

Besides, Life cannot be ended. It is indestructible. It always simply *is*...

Death is the ultimate lie, a trick of the mind, a total illusion. Even though this material body is part of us, on a deeper level, we aren't this body. And death isn't the opposite of Life. It's actually an integral part of Life, just like birth is. The opposite of death is birth, but Life has no opposite because it encompasses everything. Life pulses constantly, in different forms and frequencies, and it doesn't just happen on a physical level.

http://radioliberum.org/smrt-je-vrhovna-iluzija/

We don't count the rotten apples; we count the amount of rot they create.

See, this is what I call overthinking—or "philosophizing," as the old saying goes:

"It's not a mess; the dog just made a disaster." 😁

Haha hehe 🤣 don't get too worked up—just relax. This is just an ordinary forum, after all. Don't take everything so seriously, especially those other virtual characters drifting through these digital spaces. Like that great teacher once said: don't worry, be happy 🙂

And with all these questions coming at you... you seem to think you're going "deep," but you're really just spreading yourself thin. It’s not depth—it's just spinning in circles, over and over, and over, and... 🙂

I commented and asked, but there's no answer anywhere. Does that mean nobody knows how to actually argue their point?

Who is it looking for answers and calling people out? Who is craving arguments? Your ego... and why? Just to confirm your own old beliefs that you're the smart one and everyone else is just some clueless person typing away without any logic? But providing actual arguments is hard—either you get it or you don't—which just adds more clutter to the topic. Probably just boredom, which is the craftiest way humans run away from themselves...

By the way, something else caught my eye in that story about the shoe clerk:

"(Otherwise, she's a wife, a mother of three, the head of accounting at a university and all that... but that clerk didn't know... that she was someone who could be 'trusted')"

So the person you described is incapable of lying or betraying someone...?
An accounting manager and a married woman is just automatically trusted? Auj aj

Let me try to clarify this, because it seemed like you were advocating for trusting people in your first post, and this doesn't fit at all.
Basically, it's selective trust based on marriage, motherhood, social status...

It sounds like life is pretty fun for you—just like it is for me—when you have enough time to spend dissecting things like this 😬

You're overthinking the little things way too much. You're dissecting sentences—who cares about quotation marks here or a comma there? You dive into tiny details, obsessively trying to find a flaw or a mistake, just to tear someone down so you can feel good about yourself because nobody can sell you any "stories"... man, oh man 😁

I agree with what was written... beautifully explained.👍

Exactly.😉

But then again, if people didn't ask questions... this whole topic would have dried up much sooner, so I'm at least grateful for that. Plus, then the supporters chime in, and I get to feel that love through their supportive words! Which is the best part of all!
And besides, diving into this helps me crystallize my own thoughts a bit better!

Yeah, I agree with this too—I'm starting to bore myself... booooooooorrrriiiinggg... hehe

Why are you getting defensive? I never mentioned disparagement or anything of the sort—that’s just you projecting.

I was discussing the concept of the victim's free will (translated into the soul), which serves to explain a horrific event.

I call this kind of thing "acting smart," or rather "philosophizing," because as they say in plain American English:

"It isn't a mess; the dog just made one." 😁

Well, aren't you just the picture of politeness. By the way, you've completely missed the point of what was actually written, so since you were so "kind" enough to say well then, adios.....

That wasn't me trying to be clever; it was a blatant fact.
It's about the ratio of "corrupt" individuals versus "good" ones. The raw number of people doesn't matter nearly as much as the actual volume of corruption or goodness that each individual produces. You can't just set them as equal.

Who is it that's looking for answers and calling others out, who is it that demands arguments... it's your ego... and why?... to validate your own belief that you're brilliant and everyone else is just some idiot writing about things without having a single reasoned argument to back it up...

Go ahead, keep having this lovely little conversation with yourself—just question and answer, 😁

You're obsessing over trivialities, dissecting sentences, who cares about quotation marks here or there, periods, commas... you're diving into details excessively, persistently trying to find some flaw, some error, to tear someone down just so you can feel superior because nobody can sell you any "stories"... good grief. 😁

Bush, who cares about the actual meaning of what was written, right? 🙄

Sorry, I don't feel like responding to a separate post; speculating about the author carries more weight than the content itself.

nimbleranger5 said:@restlessdriver42 👍

Just wanted to say hi and let you know this topic is fantastic—really interesting stuff. It’s honestly such a struggle to get into a real discussion here when people show up just to inflate their egos, double down on what they already think, and try to prove how "brilliant" or "intellectually superior" they are. Trying to explain anything to someone who walks into a debate with nothing but rigid stances and deep-seated prejudices is almost impossible... I guess that's why they say the mind is like a parachute—it only works if it's open.
A great sage once said, "Know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." That's why we have to strive for the Truth, and only the Truth, and nothing else. As long as we're living in lies, we're essentially prisoners; we aren't truly free because our egos are running the show. But at the same time, we're the only ones who can break free from those lies—we have to discover the Truth ourselves. No one else can do that work for us.

...Arguments with people who are closed off to different perspectives or beliefs can just go on forever, much like how
Cantwait beautifully put it in this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQCIC4NTFvc 👍

This whole thing is a perfect example of being closed minded... basically, the parachute failed to deploy.

restlessdriver42 said:Haha, alright... let's take this one step at a time.

In my initial post, I was actually prepared to explain that if your intention isn't to prick people or destabilize their convictions simply because they differ from yours—and if you truly care about understanding the reasoning behind certain perspectives—then both you and I could have attempted an answer. However, I reconsidered once I saw you framing the question around that whole karma concept. Since I didn't write that part and it wasn't part of my original point, I decided there was no sense in pushing a narrative that wasn't mine. Auj aj.

What constitutes a better life? I can only speak to my own experience. For me, it comes down to peace—true inner peace. It’s that state where I don't harbor resentment toward anyone, where the agitation, irritability, and sadness simply aren't there. Everything, for me, boils down to emotion. Naturally, those feelings are tethered to my environment—the people around me and the circumstances I encounter. Those situations trigger specific thoughts, and those thoughts, inevitably, blossom into emotions.
I have arrived at a rather tidy conclusion: humans simply cannot control other people. As for life's circumstances? Well, we might influence them slightly, but ultimately, they remain largely out of our hands. I initially pushed past that thought because the realization felt unsatisfying. But truth is, life is messy and unpredictable—one just has to accept it.
In the opening sequence of Woody Allen's Annie Hall, he recounts a joke along these lines:

Two women are sitting at a resort when one remarks, "Good grief, the food here is terrible!" To which the other replies, "As if that weren't enough, the portions are tiny!"

Then he builds upon that, suggesting that is essentially his worldview. He views life as being defined by loneliness, misery, and suffering—a race toward an early finish.

It seems that, at some point in everyone's life, we all find ourselves in relative agreement. I used to align with that sentiment myself, though I struggled to actually accept it.

If you are truly seeking a solution, it is possible. I have managed to forge my own sense of resolution through reading, which has shaped my current philosophy: since we possess zero control over other people—unless we resort to threats, of course—nor over our circumstances, the only viable strategy is internal. To navigate "unfavorable" situations successfully, one must cultivate a state of consciousness where emotions and moods are no longer dictated by anything outside of oneself.

That’s a whole separate topic entirely, and if I tried to go into detail here, I’d end up writing a novel... so if there’s something specific you want to know about it... just ask! 🙂

As for the story about the clerk—that woman who is a mother and a boss all at once... you might have missed it, but I put the word "trust" in quotes specifically to highlight how much of a relative term I find it to be. 🙂 I really should have put the entire phrase in quotes: "someone you can trust!"

Regarding the debating... it isn't actually about having the best arguments. It’s more that once you enter a certain headspace, all debates and logical points start to feel redundant. If someone truly understands what I’m talking about, they understand it because they’ve felt it, not because I presented some airtight case to "win them over" to my side. :P
I suppose that could sound like an excuse—like I’m just being flighty and don't have anything smart or concrete to back up my "positions" with actual "arguments"... just rambling, haha. But even if that's the case, so what?! Why should anyone care if some silly girl feels a sense of connection and happiness and decides to write a silly little piece about human love? Why does anyone feel the need to try to convince her it makes no sense and, however subtly, shut down an obvious attempt at positivity? Is it because it's foolish? Or because it lacks solid logic? Why do we constantly feel the need to justify the desire for positivity, for happiness... or even for silliness itself?

Judging by the tone of your replies, it seems like your intention isn't really to understand different ways of thinking... if I'm wrong, my apologies, but it's difficult to read someone through a screen. 😁

Let's just let each other live.

It doesn't really matter who I quoted; anyone can jump in on any thread.

A better life...I can only tell you what that looks like for me... it’s peace... inner peace... when I don't carry hatred for anyone, when I don't feel agitated, or nervous, or worked up... when I'm not sad. For me, everything boils down to emotions. Of course, that is always directly tied to my surroundings, the people around me, and the various situations life throws my way... things that trigger certain thought patterns... which then evolve into specific emotions...
I eventually reached a pretty clear conclusion: obviously, a person cannot control other people, and as for life circumstances, there's only so much we can do, but even that is largely out of our hands! I moved past it because I wasn't satisfied with that realization... life is just messy and complicated... you just have to accept it.

What we truly crave isn't material; it's emotional.
Material things are just intermediaries used to reach desired emotions. We all differ in how we pursue them, the tools we choose, and how we attempt to either achieve a feeling or avoid one. It happens both externally and deep within ourselves.

In the opening of the film Annie Hall by Woody Allen... he tells a joke along these lines:

Two women are sitting at a resort and one says, "Ugh, the food here is terrible!" and the other replies, "I know, and the portions are tiny!"

He follows that up by saying that’s essentially how he views life. It's full of loneliness, misery, and suffering, and it ends far too quickly.

And with that, almost everyone can relate to that sentiment at least once in their lives. I found myself agreeing with it, even if I couldn't quite embrace it.

Maybe occasionally someone might stumble upon that idea, but generally speaking, that is the worldview of the neurotic character played by W. A.
There is also this:

The horrible and the miserable

The horrible and the miserable. I feel that life is divided into the horrible and the miserable. Those are the two categories. The horrible are like, I don't know, terminal cases, you know, and blind people, crippled. I don't know how they get through life. It's amazing to me. And the miserable is everyone else. So you should be thankful that you're miserable, because that's very lucky, to be miserable.

If you actually want to find a solution... it’s possible. Personally, I’ve managed to carve out a sort of answer for myself through books I've read, which eventually led me to this way of thinking: since we have zero control over other people (unless we decide to threaten them somehow :P), let alone our life circumstances... the only way to successfully handle "unfavorable" situations is to bring my own state of consciousness to a point where I train myself so that my emotions and moods aren't—at least not as much as they are now—conditioned by anything outside of myself!

That is a whole topic in itself, and I can't go on writing extensively about it without basically authoring a book... so if you want to ask me something specific regarding that... just ask! 🙂

I don't have a solution in the form of a recipe; it's more of an ongoing adjustment.

On that note, what would passive consciousness development look like?

And regarding the story about the clerk, the woman, the mother, and the boss... I see you missed it, but I put the word "trust" in quotation marks specifically to highlight that I consider it a relative concept. 🙂 I should have probably put the entire phrase in quotes: "the person who can be trusted!"

I saw the quotes, but they didn't serve any purpose, because it was stated: but that clerk didn't know.... so putting what she didn't know in quotes has no effect, since the importance of something she lacked was already clearly indicated at the moment the decision to trust or not was made.

As for arguing... it isn't about arguments... once you reach that certain mental state... it starts to feel like all debates and arguments are redundant... if someone knows what I'm talking about... they know it because they have felt it or are feeling it, not because I had great arguments in a debate and "convinced" them to "join my side" :P

Just look at it as rambling; you'll feel better. Nobody is trying to persuade anyone to change their views or anything like that.

That could sound like an excuse... like, maybe I'm just being silly and don't know how to write anything smart or back up my "views" with something concrete like "arguments"... so I'm just blathering, Haha... and even if that's the case... so what!?! Why should it bother anyone... that some silly girl felt connected and happy and decided to write some silly text about love between people... why would anyone feel the need to try and convince her that it makes no sense and, in whatever subtle way, negate an obvious attempt at positivity? Just because it's stupid? Or lacks good arguments? Why do we have to justify the desire for positivity, for happiness... or even for silliness?

Well, you don't have to. I don't see anyone asking for justification for anything, but this isn't a place to just dump your ideas and record your emotions; there are specific threads for that, and you could have joined those if you didn't want to hear echoes 🤷

It seems from the tone your posts are taking that your real intention isn't actually to try and understand how other people think... if I'm wrong, my bad...it’s hard to truly read a person through a screen 😁

Let's just let each other live.

Why bother trying to read people? Just focus on the text; you'll deal with less nonsense and have more substance to work with.😁

restlessdriver42 said:(Haha, me again with this broken quoting... I really need to check the manual... :P)

It isn't a cult, haha... it requires thought. I spend my entire life thinking; it is the most productive thing we can do with the minds we've been given. 🙂
People simply get defensive when they feel attacked... 🙂 which happens, as I noted earlier, when we identify too closely with our own thoughts. It creates the illusion that WE are those THOUGHTS. We forget how much more we are than just fleeting ideas or weak attempts at conceptualizing this existence...

Just ask. I will do my best to provide an answer...

I am sorry if you felt unwelcome... or like you "weren't allowed" to ask questions... 🙂

Are you trying to act like some high-and-mighty politician? 🙄 😁

People just get defensive when they feel attacked...🙂 and that happens, like I said before, when we identify too closely with our own thoughts...it creates this illusion that WE are our THOUGHTS. And we forget even more...just how much more we are than fleeting ideas and weak attempts at conceptualizing this life...

Just ask. I'll do my best to answer...

Sorry if you felt unwelcome... or like you "weren't allowed" to ask questions...🙂

In reality, we are our thoughts in a way... and no passing idea goes without leaving its mark. As for that feeling of being attacked, that's complete nonsense—it's just pure insecurity.