[English only thread] - Man taking advantage of the Istanbul Convention

I was thinking along those same lines regarding steelorca5's latest theory: apparently, a longer sentence equals a higher IQ. 🤣 Let me be clear, I’ve never thought he was stupid,
but if posting in English helps boost his confidence, then fine by me. That's a win.

Maria Wright62 said:It crossed my mind too, this whole new idea from steelorca5; basically, if you write longer sentences, you're automatically smarter. 🤣

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steelorca5, alright kiddo, let's see it—give us your absolute longest, most winding sentence yet... you know you can do it.

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Vocabulary matters, sure. But what good is it if your entire argument just relies on repeating someone else's research?

Henry Evans10 said:steelorca5, seriously, let's see a long sentence from you... show us what you've got.

😁

Grace Hayes2 said:Even intelligent People need som Love and attention in their lives despite The ongoing taboo that men ->

Look, that’s totally valid, but it still doesn't follow that we should be hunting for affection or validation in this specific thread from steelorca5 😁

and to claim that everyone Who didn't accept his challenge to write in English in this few Days is less intelligent Than Him is .... well , I'll be kind and say funny Well 😁

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Maria Wright62 said:I'm totally with you on the whole vocabulary thing. That doesn't really hold water if the person making those observations is just recycling someone else's research anyway..

I totally missed the mark on what you were trying to say with those bolded sections. 😬 What kind of observations are we even talking about here?

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Paul Evans said:That’s definitely a valid point, but even so, it doesn't mean we should all be hunting for affection or some kind of validation from steelorca5 within this specific thread. 😁

And to claim that everyone who didn't accept his challenge to write in English in this few Days is less intelligent Than Him is .... well , I'll be kind and say funny Well 😁

Look, at the end of the day, it’s our call whether we jump into whatever game he's playing or just sit this one out—that's what actual freedom looks like. If he wants to walk around thinking he's somehow superior to everyone else just because he can flex his vocabulary, go ahead; he’s got the right to be delusional if he wants, especially since it's pretty damn obvious he isn't exactly being modest about it.

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Grace Hayes2 said:You lost me on the bolded part 😬 what kinds of observation are you talking about?

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Fair enough. 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:...Feeling the need to prove oneself stems from a lifetime of scorn and contempt which doesn't make a person weak or a smartass, it just makes them human with most likely a tragic or traumatic past.

...We need to give love to those we think deserve it the least because they need it the most.

Look, if you ask me, if someone actually spent their whole life dealing with nothing but disrespect and hate, the best way to show they've "won" is by being decent and respectful to everyone else.
Nobody’s life is some flawless fairy tale.

I'm with you on that. set an example to influence others.

Grace Hayes2 said:Look, at the end of the day, it’s totally up to us if we want to jump in or not—it's called having a bit of free will, right? And hey, if he wants to walk around thinking he’s a genius just because his grammar is a step above the rest, that’s his business... especially since it’s pretty damn clear he isn't just blowing smoke about it.

I honestly don't think you're getting it—he isn't claiming to be a super-genius just because of how he writes. Actually, he sees his English as just slightly above average, but his logic is that nobody else in this group matches his skill level—let alone beats it—SIMPLY because nobody showed up to his thread to prove him wrong. And apparently, that somehow makes the rest of us look like idiots.

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Emily Cook8 said:If you ask me, anyone who’s actually spent their life dealing with nothing but constant disrespect and being looked down on should be the first ones stepping up to show they're better than that. If you've truly been through the wringer, you should be proving your superiority by actually being decent and treating people with some damn respect.
Let’s be real, nobody actually walks around with a flawless existence. Life isn't some curated Instagram feed where everything is sunshine and rainbows; it's messy, unpredictable, and honestly pretty chaotic most of the time. Everyone you meet is carrying around some kind of baggage or dealing with a situation that would make you want to pull your hair out. Whether it's struggling to pay rent in Chicago or just dealing with personal drama, nobody has it all figured out. Perfection is basically a myth we tell ourselves to feel better about the chaos.

I'm with you on that. You've gotta set an example to influence others.

Using "should" to judge how other people express themselves is honestly such a selfish way to look at things.

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Paul Evans said:I don't think you're quite getting it—it’s not like he actually believes his vocabulary makes him a genius. In his own head, he thinks his English is just slightly above average, but he’s convinced that nobody else on this forum can touch his level, simply because nobody showed up to his thread to shut him down. It's a total ego trip, and honestly, suggesting that our lack of participation somehow proves we're all less intelligent is just ridiculous.

Look, at the end of the day, I just don't see how that logic holds up; it feels pretty shaky to me. 😁

The real issue here isn't even that he’s out there grinding to prove he’s the smartest guy in the room; the actual problem is that everyone else is constantly jumping in to tell him he's not. It’s basically a toxic cycle where both sides just keep feeding into each other's bullshit. See, the tricky part about intelligence is that, unlike something physical like how fast you can sprint, how far you can swim, or how much you can bench at the gym, you can't just look at someone and see it instantly. How much weight someone actually carries with their brain is entirely based on whether people like them or not, which makes it way too easy for everyone to just start mocking or looking down on them.

Grace Hayes2 said:"Should" is a very selfish way of perceiving others' ways of expressing themselves.

Yeah, I'm with you on that. Not that my take matters much, though.
People should be able to express themselves however they feel like.
The thing is, how they choose to do it still ends up being a pretty clear window into who they actually are.

Emily Cook8 said:I'm with you on that. It's just my two cents, though.
At the end of the day, people should be able to say whatever they want.
The thing is, how someone chooses to vent actually tells you everything you need to know about who they really are.

Don't bother judging someone based on their good qualities, because anyone can put on a mask and act like a saint when they feel like it. If you want to see what's actually under the hood, look at their flaws and their darker side—that's where the real person lives. We all have our baggage because, let's face it, nobody's life is some flawless Hollywood movie. Most people just work overtime to bury that stuff deep down. > common way to loosen things up, mostly because it has a knack for dragging all those hidden vices right to the surface. 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:The issue isn't actually about him trying to flex his brainpower—it’s that everyone else is constantly jumping in to tell him he doesn't have it. It just starts this whole nasty cycle where both sides are digging their heels in. And let's be real, the messy part about intelligence is that, unlike being able to bench press a truck or sprint a mile, you can't just look at someone and see it instantly. How much "brain" someone actually has basically boils down to whatever subjective vibe you get from them, which makes it way too easy for people to just mock or look down on it.

Look, man, I don't know what world you're living in, but down here on Earth, intelligence *is* something you can actually quantify, and we've been testing and measuring it for a long 😬

Nobody in this group thinks steelorca5 is a moron. I mean, maybe early on, some folks might have pegged him as just another meathead gym rat, but we've all been hanging out long enough now that we actually know who people are. Trust me, steelorca5 definitely isn't on anyone's "idiot" list.😁

Grace Hayes2 said:{{Alcohol is an extremely}} popular social lubricant since it tends to bring those depravities out to the surface. 😁

So what, you're telling me I should start handing out drinks to see what happens? 😁
Seriously, how am I supposed to pull that off? I don't even touch the stuff. 🤔

Hey, Henry Evans10, what are you even up to at this very moment?

Paul Evans said:Look, man, I don't know what kind of alternate reality you’re living in, but down here on Earth, intelligence isn't some abstract concept—it's actually measurable, and we've been testing it for a hell of a long time. 😬

Look, we aren't even talking about the same kind of metric here. Intelligence isn't some fixed thing you can just pin down; it’s wildly subjective because it shifts depending on the context and all the different variables thrown at you. The value of an intelligence quotient is not in The same ballpark as a second, a gram, or a meter. Those are standardized units anchored to the bedrock of physical laws, whereas IQ is just a rough, relative approximation at best.

Paul Evans said:Look, nobody in this group actually thinks Dubu is thick. I mean, maybe if you just met him years ago, you might’ve pegged him as one of those meathead stereotypes, but we’ve all spent enough time around each other by now to see past that. I’m positive he isn't on anyone's list of idiots. 😁

It’s like, maybe they aren't outright calling him an idiot, but they’re still talking down to him like his intentions are shady or his skills are subpar. Honestly, what's the difference? At the end of the day, you're still left with that same bitter taste in your mouth because everything feels just as unfair.

Since we’re all just sitting here flexing, let’s pivot to something a bit more delicious and take a moment to admire my absolute triumph in trying to whip up some custard donuts.

https://ibb.co/TgQV26Q

I guess you could call it beginner's luck, though I'm not taking any credit for it. 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:intelligence is much more difficult to quantify as it's relative to any given situation and depends on a number of factors.

So, by that logic, I guess you wouldn't go judging someone's IQ just because they're trying to hammer out a few posts in English after being told to, right? 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:Since we’re all just showing off today—let’s pivot to something much more delicious and marvel at how I actually managed to pull off making some custard cream pastries without burning the house down.

https://ibb.co/TgQV26Q

Guess I just got lucky, huh? Beginner's luck is a hell of a thing. 😁

Personally, I think custard cream pastries are pretty gross, but hey, they look great. Nice work, 😁

Ugh, this weather is absolutely wrecking me... my head is pounding like crazy. 🙂