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Taking the journey to parenthood together.
2011.05.25 04:04 Avalon81204 Taking the journey to parenthood together.
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Various critters riding capybaras. Maybe non animals, who the hell knows what lurks in the backs of these.
2015.02.27 22:42 apotero Support for those with nasty, cruel, toxic, abusive MILs & moms
A place to post about your MIL or Mother who is just the *worst*. Come for support, come for advice, or just to vent and get it all out. That's what we're here for.
2023.06.07 18:22 eobanb Should /r/moped go dark in protest against Reddit's API changes?
Hey mopeddit,
I think at this point you'd have to be living under a rock not to have heard about this already, but in case not, here's a bit of background — Reddit's upcoming changes to its API access threaten third-party applications (including popular mobile apps, bots and moderation tools). As a result, many subreddits are planning to shut down in protest.
Like most subreddits, /moped is pretty small, but like hundreds of mopeds at a rally, there's also power in numbers, so I thought I'd put it to a vote here.
I'm also including a third option, 'go dark for a longer period', as there's a school of thought that two days simply isn't long enough for an effective protest. If you choose this option, please comment with your thoughts on how long this period should be (a week? a month? indefinitely?). I'm reserving the right not to shut down indefinitely even if this is what most people want in the poll, but I'll definitely take it into heavy consideration.
Thanks everyone.
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I think at this point you'd have to be living under a rock not to have heard about this already, but in case not, here's a bit of background — Reddit's upcoming changes to its API access threaten third-party applications (including popular mobile apps, bots and moderation tools). As a result, many subreddits are planning to shut down in protest.
Like most subreddits, /moped is pretty small, but like hundreds of mopeds at a rally, there's also power in numbers, so I thought I'd put it to a vote here.
I'm also including a third option, 'go dark for a longer period', as there's a school of thought that two days simply isn't long enough for an effective protest. If you choose this option, please comment with your thoughts on how long this period should be (a week? a month? indefinitely?). I'm reserving the right not to shut down indefinitely even if this is what most people want in the poll, but I'll definitely take it into heavy consideration.
Thanks everyone.
View Poll
2023.06.07 18:22 kernelpanic0x 29/EU or NA Diablo 4
Hey, wow refugee playing some Diablo 4 and it’s my first arpg so I’m getting to grips with the systems and how it’s all working. Currently level 50, but happy to play with people just starting and help out since official launch is here. I’m playing softcore now to learn but would like to move into hardcore once I’m comfy and have others to do it with.
I’m from EU and play on PC, but I don’t mind what platform you play as long as you are chill, have a decent mic and able to hang out on discord whilst we play. Other regions welcome too but might be hard with ping/times. :)
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I’m from EU and play on PC, but I don’t mind what platform you play as long as you are chill, have a decent mic and able to hang out on discord whilst we play. Other regions welcome too but might be hard with ping/times. :)
2023.06.07 18:22 Lobo0084 My character made a rash decision...
So the other night, my bounty hunting ranger was attacked with a fireball scroll during a chase scene.
Now, I've been a forever dm for a long time, and finally found a young, impressionable soul to hand off the mantle to. And for some reason that I cannot understand, I, a longstanding dm, forgot just how much damage a fireball can do.
My character lowers his shoulder and charges through the blast. Losing a metric ton of HP. Like, all of it. Except 1. And I'm not certain that this wasn't a guardian dm moment.
And that bitter moment when I announced my actions and the dm cocks and eyebrow and says 'are you sure?', before a boatload of dice hit the table behind the dm screen?
Not gonna lie, my character now has a healthy fear of fireballs. And I'm not too keen, either.
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Now, I've been a forever dm for a long time, and finally found a young, impressionable soul to hand off the mantle to. And for some reason that I cannot understand, I, a longstanding dm, forgot just how much damage a fireball can do.
My character lowers his shoulder and charges through the blast. Losing a metric ton of HP. Like, all of it. Except 1. And I'm not certain that this wasn't a guardian dm moment.
And that bitter moment when I announced my actions and the dm cocks and eyebrow and says 'are you sure?', before a boatload of dice hit the table behind the dm screen?
Not gonna lie, my character now has a healthy fear of fireballs. And I'm not too keen, either.
2023.06.07 18:21 ernst212121 WORST GMC EXPERIENCE EVER!!
Does anyone have any suggestion for me on how to move forward?!
I have been working with my GMC dealerhip and corporate for 7 months now. to and have experienced the same shift to park message for over a year know. It has been into the shop 6 times at least for this same problem. Each time being sent in by this dealership saying the problem was fixed or there was no problem.
Now they don’t seem to care and want nothing to do with helping.
Timeline of Events:
January 2022: • First experience with the shift to park error on GMC Acadia. This issue results in the cars inability to recognize it is in park. The cars engine is off and will not turn on, while the car physically will not turn off. Initial work around was to quickly move the shifter until vehicle recognized it was in park. The first time this happened was around 26K miles/2 years since purchase (covered under warranty). • Called and set up appointment in Hermiston. Arrived at 8AM the morning of appointment. Was told they attempted to call that morning and tell me they were backed up and couldn’t fit me in. Rescheduled a couple weeks out. • Arrive at appointment and was told that shifting module was faulty and had been replaced with OEM part. • Drove back home and experienced same issue when we arrived at our house and tried to turn off vehicle. February – August 2022: • For the next few months, the problem had seemed to be reduced but never completely resolved. As it became more frequent, we took it back in to Swain Motors. Once again, I was told the problem was resolved and I was sent on my way. Not long after, we started experiencing the problem again. September 2022: • Car experiences new issue where previous solution of moving the shifter no longer works. Car will not turn off completely. Radio and internal alarms are ringing while external lights are flashing. VIDEO • Call Swain Motors and explained that car is physical unable to be moved out of parking lot. Tow truck is sent from Hermiston to Pendleton and tows Acadia back to Hermiston. Video of the incident as it was occurring was supplied to Swain Motors. • Car is in the shop for a few weeks. No communication from the dealership during this time. I called a few times for updates and was clearly an inconvenience and no solution had been discovered. Eventually was told they were “UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM”, so nothing was done. November 29, 2022: • Sent Letter to GMC corporate members explaining situation I was dealing with and experience encountered with Swain Motors in Hermiston. December 2022 – February 2023: • Received voicemail that GMC was willing to give me a $2K “Loyalty Credit”. • Responded to voicemail stating I thought there was more that could be done and that neither dealership seemed to be interested in helping me. • Received Increased offer of $4K Loyalty Credit and accepted. Once receiving confirmation email it was realized this would not cover repairs or accessories and was only valid towards the purchase/lease of new vehicle. • Sent email refusing loyalty credit and requested extended warranty.
March 2023: • 3.15.23 - Realized I had a voicemail from GMC back from mid-February. Voicemail stated GMC was willing to offer a 2-year extended warranty on transmission/related issues in addition to the $4K loyalty credits. Emailed back to confirm acceptance. Unfortunately, this was on an old phone and I have yet to find a way to access these previous voicemails. • ?? - Sometime in the next few days the same problem happened and the car was again towed to Hermiston. I called the previous liaison and left message explaining the situation. • 3.21.23 – Received email from GMC Executive team, new resolution liaison, Akilah was assigned to take over this case. I believe there was a voicemail asking for video evidence of situation. • 3.23.23 – Sent email with videos of incident. Received a call from Akilah after she had spoken with Swain Motors. I was advised that they were unable to replicate the issue and therefore could not identify/find a solution. I was told “I would have to have my car diagnosed at a GMC certified servicer at the same time the instance is happening in order for them to resolve the problem. I was given local options including Walla-Walla, Tri-Cities and Hermiston. ** Let me remind you one thing. When this issue occurs, the car will physically not turn on and requires being towed to a service shop.
April 2023: • 4.9.23 – On a weekend trip to Wilsonville, we experience the same issue and get stranded in the Costco parking lot. Car is towed from Wilsonville to Gladstone, and the GMC dealership there was able to run codes at the time the problem was happening. (Exactly what I was asked to provide). After sending my wife and kids off to a party, I stayed with our car as it was towed to Gladstone. After arriving and running codes, I was told there was nothing they could due until Tuesday (3 days later). Sitting in my car debating what to do, I realize the codes and alarms all ceased. I attempt to start the car, and it starts up as if nothing was ever wrong. (Roughly 3 hours elapsed from the time the problem was identified and starting the car). This is somewhat important later on. Sent email to corporate explaining the situation and providing video evidence as well as the codes requested. • ?? – Next few days, I received a call from Akilah, who expressed little sympathy. She was not thrilled, but informed me that after talking with Swain Motors, reviewing codes and consulting with her superiors, they were unable to do anything at this time. They advised me that I would now have to have to the car diagnosed at Swain Motors in Hermiston now and that they could not use the codes gathered from the previous GMC servicer. • 4.24.23: As advised by GMC, we coordinated a day to drop the car back off at Swain Motors. For a second time, I provide them videos of the issue at the time it was happening. • 4.26.23: Received a call telling me they found a cable between the shifter and the transmission was loose and not making the correct connection. The stated after tightening and test driving the car, the problem was resolved. From the time I drove it off the lot, I could feel something wasn’t right with the shifter as the button stuck and did not allow the car to completely shift into gear.
May 2023: • 5.1.2023: Emailed both Swain Motors and GMC corporate informing them of another instance of the same issue happening currently. • 5.2.23: I receive an email from Riley at Swain Motors, letting me know they were successfully able to diagnose while the issue was happening and agreed the shifter felt abnormal. After order replacement parts deemed necessary, I was told the car was good to go. Besides the fact we were locked in the dealership parking lot for an hour and had to wait to be let out, we were happy to get our car back in time for our trip the next day. • 5.17.23 – After a few phone calls in the prior days explaining the situation, GMC offered me a $500 voucher for use on accessories or service. I was told to advise them if the issue happens again. • 5.24.23 – The same issue occurs again. Videos are once again sent to both corporate and Swain motors. Car was once again towed to Swain motors for diagnosis. • 6.5.23: Received a call explaining that once again Swain Motors was unable to diagnose the car as the situation was currently not happening. I was advised staff is testing it intermittently but have yet to replicate the issue. I was given the option to leave the car at the dealership or bring the car back in when the issue is happening. I was advised by Swain Motors, “when they looked at my vehicle the battery was already dead. After recharging the battery, the problem has not been replicated”.
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I have been working with my GMC dealerhip and corporate for 7 months now. to and have experienced the same shift to park message for over a year know. It has been into the shop 6 times at least for this same problem. Each time being sent in by this dealership saying the problem was fixed or there was no problem.
Now they don’t seem to care and want nothing to do with helping.
Timeline of Events:
January 2022: • First experience with the shift to park error on GMC Acadia. This issue results in the cars inability to recognize it is in park. The cars engine is off and will not turn on, while the car physically will not turn off. Initial work around was to quickly move the shifter until vehicle recognized it was in park. The first time this happened was around 26K miles/2 years since purchase (covered under warranty). • Called and set up appointment in Hermiston. Arrived at 8AM the morning of appointment. Was told they attempted to call that morning and tell me they were backed up and couldn’t fit me in. Rescheduled a couple weeks out. • Arrive at appointment and was told that shifting module was faulty and had been replaced with OEM part. • Drove back home and experienced same issue when we arrived at our house and tried to turn off vehicle. February – August 2022: • For the next few months, the problem had seemed to be reduced but never completely resolved. As it became more frequent, we took it back in to Swain Motors. Once again, I was told the problem was resolved and I was sent on my way. Not long after, we started experiencing the problem again. September 2022: • Car experiences new issue where previous solution of moving the shifter no longer works. Car will not turn off completely. Radio and internal alarms are ringing while external lights are flashing. VIDEO • Call Swain Motors and explained that car is physical unable to be moved out of parking lot. Tow truck is sent from Hermiston to Pendleton and tows Acadia back to Hermiston. Video of the incident as it was occurring was supplied to Swain Motors. • Car is in the shop for a few weeks. No communication from the dealership during this time. I called a few times for updates and was clearly an inconvenience and no solution had been discovered. Eventually was told they were “UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM”, so nothing was done. November 29, 2022: • Sent Letter to GMC corporate members explaining situation I was dealing with and experience encountered with Swain Motors in Hermiston. December 2022 – February 2023: • Received voicemail that GMC was willing to give me a $2K “Loyalty Credit”. • Responded to voicemail stating I thought there was more that could be done and that neither dealership seemed to be interested in helping me. • Received Increased offer of $4K Loyalty Credit and accepted. Once receiving confirmation email it was realized this would not cover repairs or accessories and was only valid towards the purchase/lease of new vehicle. • Sent email refusing loyalty credit and requested extended warranty.
March 2023: • 3.15.23 - Realized I had a voicemail from GMC back from mid-February. Voicemail stated GMC was willing to offer a 2-year extended warranty on transmission/related issues in addition to the $4K loyalty credits. Emailed back to confirm acceptance. Unfortunately, this was on an old phone and I have yet to find a way to access these previous voicemails. • ?? - Sometime in the next few days the same problem happened and the car was again towed to Hermiston. I called the previous liaison and left message explaining the situation. • 3.21.23 – Received email from GMC Executive team, new resolution liaison, Akilah was assigned to take over this case. I believe there was a voicemail asking for video evidence of situation. • 3.23.23 – Sent email with videos of incident. Received a call from Akilah after she had spoken with Swain Motors. I was advised that they were unable to replicate the issue and therefore could not identify/find a solution. I was told “I would have to have my car diagnosed at a GMC certified servicer at the same time the instance is happening in order for them to resolve the problem. I was given local options including Walla-Walla, Tri-Cities and Hermiston. ** Let me remind you one thing. When this issue occurs, the car will physically not turn on and requires being towed to a service shop.
April 2023: • 4.9.23 – On a weekend trip to Wilsonville, we experience the same issue and get stranded in the Costco parking lot. Car is towed from Wilsonville to Gladstone, and the GMC dealership there was able to run codes at the time the problem was happening. (Exactly what I was asked to provide). After sending my wife and kids off to a party, I stayed with our car as it was towed to Gladstone. After arriving and running codes, I was told there was nothing they could due until Tuesday (3 days later). Sitting in my car debating what to do, I realize the codes and alarms all ceased. I attempt to start the car, and it starts up as if nothing was ever wrong. (Roughly 3 hours elapsed from the time the problem was identified and starting the car). This is somewhat important later on. Sent email to corporate explaining the situation and providing video evidence as well as the codes requested. • ?? – Next few days, I received a call from Akilah, who expressed little sympathy. She was not thrilled, but informed me that after talking with Swain Motors, reviewing codes and consulting with her superiors, they were unable to do anything at this time. They advised me that I would now have to have to the car diagnosed at Swain Motors in Hermiston now and that they could not use the codes gathered from the previous GMC servicer. • 4.24.23: As advised by GMC, we coordinated a day to drop the car back off at Swain Motors. For a second time, I provide them videos of the issue at the time it was happening. • 4.26.23: Received a call telling me they found a cable between the shifter and the transmission was loose and not making the correct connection. The stated after tightening and test driving the car, the problem was resolved. From the time I drove it off the lot, I could feel something wasn’t right with the shifter as the button stuck and did not allow the car to completely shift into gear.
May 2023: • 5.1.2023: Emailed both Swain Motors and GMC corporate informing them of another instance of the same issue happening currently. • 5.2.23: I receive an email from Riley at Swain Motors, letting me know they were successfully able to diagnose while the issue was happening and agreed the shifter felt abnormal. After order replacement parts deemed necessary, I was told the car was good to go. Besides the fact we were locked in the dealership parking lot for an hour and had to wait to be let out, we were happy to get our car back in time for our trip the next day. • 5.17.23 – After a few phone calls in the prior days explaining the situation, GMC offered me a $500 voucher for use on accessories or service. I was told to advise them if the issue happens again. • 5.24.23 – The same issue occurs again. Videos are once again sent to both corporate and Swain motors. Car was once again towed to Swain motors for diagnosis. • 6.5.23: Received a call explaining that once again Swain Motors was unable to diagnose the car as the situation was currently not happening. I was advised staff is testing it intermittently but have yet to replicate the issue. I was given the option to leave the car at the dealership or bring the car back in when the issue is happening. I was advised by Swain Motors, “when they looked at my vehicle the battery was already dead. After recharging the battery, the problem has not been replicated”.
2023.06.07 18:21 Expensive_Storm_4810 opinions for selecting from narrowed down list/we have lumbar issues
M 37 210lb powerlifter lower back pain, back sleepecombo sleeper
F 35 120lb powerlifter aerialist lumbadisc issues/ combo sleeper
We had a king 7 year old sleepnumber that I loathed due to the sinking sand all encompassing feeling it provides (good for some not for me) and general sagging due to age and it being an expensive pos.
We have been sleeping on a full, 10 year old beautyrest on a shitty 10 year old ikea frame and boxspring. Our house flooded christmas eve night/catastrophic loss claim (yes, thank you) and we've been at war with USAA for 6+ months now, thus why we're sleeping on the worlds smallest death bed currently. Long, painful story.
Anyway, we were holding out, hoping the circumstances were temporary, where we'd buy a new sleeping situation post rectification of insurance claim, and to avoid having to move more huge and heavy things from location to locations. But, we can't sleep like this any longer.
I've spent weeks trudging youtube/paid off mattress review tubes, the channels and realms of this community.
I've determined best consideration would to DIY my own latex hybrid but I wont be doing that because I do not have the mental bandwidth or time, so a non DIY hybrid latex with considerations to the following:
Anyway, I am unable to find a store in my vicinity with these brands or latex options to test out. Mattress firm's only latex/hybrid was Beautyrest Black and then there was the purple. I did try all of their foam options and while they are lovely and amazing in ways, I could definitely tell they were too conforming for me. In this case, I'm making the commitment to a latex hybrid without even trying one...
Disclaimer, while costumer support is a championed consideration in this group, I do not intend to return a mattress, I'd rather die at that point. Which is part of what's causing the hesitancy. I understand that no one can tell anyone which to purchase as all of our bodies are different and react in such. I understand that there are horror story reviews for basically every brand. I want to and absolutely need to pull the plug here. It's starting to seem like putting the options in a hat and selecting one is what it might take.
Can anyone help narrow this out?
Thankkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkks!
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F 35 120lb powerlifter aerialist lumbadisc issues/ combo sleeper
We had a king 7 year old sleepnumber that I loathed due to the sinking sand all encompassing feeling it provides (good for some not for me) and general sagging due to age and it being an expensive pos.
We have been sleeping on a full, 10 year old beautyrest on a shitty 10 year old ikea frame and boxspring. Our house flooded christmas eve night/catastrophic loss claim (yes, thank you) and we've been at war with USAA for 6+ months now, thus why we're sleeping on the worlds smallest death bed currently. Long, painful story.
Anyway, we were holding out, hoping the circumstances were temporary, where we'd buy a new sleeping situation post rectification of insurance claim, and to avoid having to move more huge and heavy things from location to locations. But, we can't sleep like this any longer.
I've spent weeks trudging youtube/paid off mattress review tubes, the channels and realms of this community.
I've determined best consideration would to DIY my own latex hybrid but I wont be doing that because I do not have the mental bandwidth or time, so a non DIY hybrid latex with considerations to the following:
- talalay softer, dunlop raw meat slabbier?
- 1000 range coil, pocketed
- medium-firm
- company with quality customer service
- sagging over time (latex hybrid seems to have more of a lifespan but in general, majority mattress reviews report give after a few years these days.)
- Sleep EZ Hybrid Organic Latex hybrid
- Saatva Hyrbid Organc latex Hybrid (name-brandy/most expensive, consistent poor reviews indicating sagging over time with price consideration)
- Brooklyn Bedding Bloom Organic latex hyrbid (final sale/discontinued)
- Avocado Eco Organic latex hyrbid
- Avocado Green Hyrbid Organic latex hyrbid
- Silk and Snow Organic latex Hybrid
- Latex for Less Organic latex Hybrid
- Eco Terra Organic Latex Hybrid
- Flexus Comfort Organic Latex Hybrid
- Arizona Premium Hybrid Latex Hyrbid (Seems like the most respected of the reddit community)
- Awara Hybrid Organic Latex Hyrbid
- Purple, but I was able to try this one in a store and I can see loving it and hating it so probably just a no.
- Plushbeds
- Beautyrest black (tried in store, super expensive and 1.5in t-latex, felt like a very standard og mattress
- The S-brands
Anyway, I am unable to find a store in my vicinity with these brands or latex options to test out. Mattress firm's only latex/hybrid was Beautyrest Black and then there was the purple. I did try all of their foam options and while they are lovely and amazing in ways, I could definitely tell they were too conforming for me. In this case, I'm making the commitment to a latex hybrid without even trying one...
Disclaimer, while costumer support is a championed consideration in this group, I do not intend to return a mattress, I'd rather die at that point. Which is part of what's causing the hesitancy. I understand that no one can tell anyone which to purchase as all of our bodies are different and react in such. I understand that there are horror story reviews for basically every brand. I want to and absolutely need to pull the plug here. It's starting to seem like putting the options in a hat and selecting one is what it might take.
Can anyone help narrow this out?
Thankkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkks!
2023.06.07 18:21 Academic_Panda3165 AITAH for getting the neighborhood kids basically banned from one of the neighbors backyard for how my girls were getting treated by said neighbors' son
Long story short
About a week ago, my kids (10f and 8f) went to their friends house to play. It was raining outside, but the kids aren't allowed in the house to play. Anyway, when I went to go get my kids, they were soaked and covered in mud. My 8yo was in tears and crying saying she was cold and wanted to go home. I asked them what happened, and they told me that their friends brother (not sure how old they are but they're all elementary school age) sprayed them with the hose, and pushed my 8yo in the mud. Instead of making a scene in front of the kids, I took them home, and texted my kids friends mom what the girls told me.
Now my kids have a tendency to exaggerate what they tell me, but when they are in tears yeah something clearly happened. Anyway, I also mentioned that the girls told me that they get picked on by her son every time they go over. Then yesterday I get told none of the kids are allowed in the neighbors backyard to play anymore. So now I feel like an AH because I didn't want the kids to be banned from.the backyard. I was just getting tired of how my kids were getting treated by the neighbors son. So, AITA?
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About a week ago, my kids (10f and 8f) went to their friends house to play. It was raining outside, but the kids aren't allowed in the house to play. Anyway, when I went to go get my kids, they were soaked and covered in mud. My 8yo was in tears and crying saying she was cold and wanted to go home. I asked them what happened, and they told me that their friends brother (not sure how old they are but they're all elementary school age) sprayed them with the hose, and pushed my 8yo in the mud. Instead of making a scene in front of the kids, I took them home, and texted my kids friends mom what the girls told me.
Now my kids have a tendency to exaggerate what they tell me, but when they are in tears yeah something clearly happened. Anyway, I also mentioned that the girls told me that they get picked on by her son every time they go over. Then yesterday I get told none of the kids are allowed in the neighbors backyard to play anymore. So now I feel like an AH because I didn't want the kids to be banned from.the backyard. I was just getting tired of how my kids were getting treated by the neighbors son. So, AITA?
2023.06.07 18:21 void-queen Is there a way for a group to complain or take legal action against Google's targeted advertising?
For years I have gotten ads on Google platforms that have been deeply upsetting, mostly for weight loss. I turned on targeted advertising in my settings because there are options to reduce the amount of a certain kind of sensitive ad genre you'll see. The options are to reduce seeing ads pertaining to Parenthood, alcohol, gambling, and diet (I think there might be one or two other categories).
I have an eating disorder and issues relating to my ability to get pregnant, both of which are extremely distressing to me, yet I get a disgusting amount of ads about being a mother and "here's how to lose weight fast" or diet apps. The only other ads I get are for Temu & TikTok, neither of which I plan to download, but at least those make sense. These ads are all on YouTube, which I use regularly on my phone and totally accept that by not buying YouTube premium and using the basic app, I will get ads, and it makes sense.
I know I am not a special case. There are a depressing amount of stories I can find with one search about individuals who are in the exact same boat - receiving targeting ads from Google about topics that seriously harm their mental health. So.... what can be done about it? Can anytime? I accept I'm the product since I'm not buying a product, but when it comes to things like targeted ads that really fuck with people's mental health, there has to be something that could be done. I saw that you would have to go after the advertiser, but it's not just one company, it's the entire genre of ads, which would really seem to be something at the hands of Google.
Sorry for the overly long question, I just want to know if there's any way to right this.
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I have an eating disorder and issues relating to my ability to get pregnant, both of which are extremely distressing to me, yet I get a disgusting amount of ads about being a mother and "here's how to lose weight fast" or diet apps. The only other ads I get are for Temu & TikTok, neither of which I plan to download, but at least those make sense. These ads are all on YouTube, which I use regularly on my phone and totally accept that by not buying YouTube premium and using the basic app, I will get ads, and it makes sense.
I know I am not a special case. There are a depressing amount of stories I can find with one search about individuals who are in the exact same boat - receiving targeting ads from Google about topics that seriously harm their mental health. So.... what can be done about it? Can anytime? I accept I'm the product since I'm not buying a product, but when it comes to things like targeted ads that really fuck with people's mental health, there has to be something that could be done. I saw that you would have to go after the advertiser, but it's not just one company, it's the entire genre of ads, which would really seem to be something at the hands of Google.
Sorry for the overly long question, I just want to know if there's any way to right this.
2023.06.07 18:20 ernst212121 WORST GMC EXPERIENCE EVER!!
Does anyone have any suggestion for me on how to move forward?!
I have been working with my GMC dealerhip and corporate for 7 months now. to and have experienced the same shift to park message for over a year know. It has been into the shop 6 times at least for this same problem. Each time being sent in by this dealership saying the problem was fixed or there was no problem.
Now they don’t seem to care and want nothing to do with helping.
Timeline of Events:
January 2022: • First experience with the shift to park error on GMC Acadia. This issue results in the cars inability to recognize it is in park. The cars engine is off and will not turn on, while the car physically will not turn off. Initial work around was to quickly move the shifter until vehicle recognized it was in park. The first time this happened was around 26K miles/2 years since purchase (covered under warranty). • Called and set up appointment in Hermiston. Arrived at 8AM the morning of appointment. Was told they attempted to call that morning and tell me they were backed up and couldn’t fit me in. Rescheduled a couple weeks out. • Arrive at appointment and was told that shifting module was faulty and had been replaced with OEM part. • Drove back home and experienced same issue when we arrived at our house and tried to turn off vehicle. February – August 2022: • For the next few months, the problem had seemed to be reduced but never completely resolved. As it became more frequent, we took it back in to Swain Motors. Once again, I was told the problem was resolved and I was sent on my way. Not long after, we started experiencing the problem again. September 2022: • Car experiences new issue where previous solution of moving the shifter no longer works. Car will not turn off completely. Radio and internal alarms are ringing while external lights are flashing. VIDEO • Call Swain Motors and explained that car is physical unable to be moved out of parking lot. Tow truck is sent from Hermiston to Pendleton and tows Acadia back to Hermiston. Video of the incident as it was occurring was supplied to Swain Motors. • Car is in the shop for a few weeks. No communication from the dealership during this time. I called a few times for updates and was clearly an inconvenience and no solution had been discovered. Eventually was told they were “UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM”, so nothing was done. November 29, 2022: • Sent Letter to GMC corporate members explaining situation I was dealing with and experience encountered with Swain Motors in Hermiston. December 2022 – February 2023: • Received voicemail that GMC was willing to give me a $2K “Loyalty Credit”. • Responded to voicemail stating I thought there was more that could be done and that neither dealership seemed to be interested in helping me. • Received Increased offer of $4K Loyalty Credit and accepted. Once receiving confirmation email it was realized this would not cover repairs or accessories and was only valid towards the purchase/lease of new vehicle. • Sent email refusing loyalty credit and requested extended warranty.
March 2023: • 3.15.23 - Realized I had a voicemail from GMC back from mid-February. Voicemail stated GMC was willing to offer a 2-year extended warranty on transmission/related issues in addition to the $4K loyalty credits. Emailed back to confirm acceptance. Unfortunately, this was on an old phone and I have yet to find a way to access these previous voicemails. • ?? - Sometime in the next few days the same problem happened and the car was again towed to Hermiston. I called the previous liaison and left message explaining the situation. • 3.21.23 – Received email from GMC Executive team, new resolution liaison, Akilah was assigned to take over this case. I believe there was a voicemail asking for video evidence of situation. • 3.23.23 – Sent email with videos of incident. Received a call from Akilah after she had spoken with Swain Motors. I was advised that they were unable to replicate the issue and therefore could not identify/find a solution. I was told “I would have to have my car diagnosed at a GMC certified servicer at the same time the instance is happening in order for them to resolve the problem. I was given local options including Walla-Walla, Tri-Cities and Hermiston. ** Let me remind you one thing. When this issue occurs, the car will physically not turn on and requires being towed to a service shop.
April 2023: • 4.9.23 – On a weekend trip to Wilsonville, we experience the same issue and get stranded in the Costco parking lot. Car is towed from Wilsonville to Gladstone, and the GMC dealership there was able to run codes at the time the problem was happening. (Exactly what I was asked to provide). After sending my wife and kids off to a party, I stayed with our car as it was towed to Gladstone. After arriving and running codes, I was told there was nothing they could due until Tuesday (3 days later). Sitting in my car debating what to do, I realize the codes and alarms all ceased. I attempt to start the car, and it starts up as if nothing was ever wrong. (Roughly 3 hours elapsed from the time the problem was identified and starting the car). This is somewhat important later on. Sent email to corporate explaining the situation and providing video evidence as well as the codes requested. • ?? – Next few days, I received a call from Akilah, who expressed little sympathy. She was not thrilled, but informed me that after talking with Swain Motors, reviewing codes and consulting with her superiors, they were unable to do anything at this time. They advised me that I would now have to have to the car diagnosed at Swain Motors in Hermiston now and that they could not use the codes gathered from the previous GMC servicer. • 4.24.23: As advised by GMC, we coordinated a day to drop the car back off at Swain Motors. For a second time, I provide them videos of the issue at the time it was happening. • 4.26.23: Received a call telling me they found a cable between the shifter and the transmission was loose and not making the correct connection. The stated after tightening and test driving the car, the problem was resolved. From the time I drove it off the lot, I could feel something wasn’t right with the shifter as the button stuck and did not allow the car to completely shift into gear.
May 2023: • 5.1.2023: Emailed both Swain Motors and GMC corporate informing them of another instance of the same issue happening currently. • 5.2.23: I receive an email from Riley at Swain Motors, letting me know they were successfully able to diagnose while the issue was happening and agreed the shifter felt abnormal. After order replacement parts deemed necessary, I was told the car was good to go. Besides the fact we were locked in the dealership parking lot for an hour and had to wait to be let out, we were happy to get our car back in time for our trip the next day. • 5.17.23 – After a few phone calls in the prior days explaining the situation, GMC offered me a $500 voucher for use on accessories or service. I was told to advise them if the issue happens again. • 5.24.23 – The same issue occurs again. Videos are once again sent to both corporate and Swain motors. Car was once again towed to Swain motors for diagnosis. • 6.5.23: Received a call explaining that once again Swain Motors was unable to diagnose the car as the situation was currently not happening. I was advised staff is testing it intermittently but have yet to replicate the issue. I was given the option to leave the car at the dealership or bring the car back in when the issue is happening. I was advised by Swain Motors, “when they looked at my vehicle the battery was already dead. After recharging the battery, the problem has not been replicated”.
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I have been working with my GMC dealerhip and corporate for 7 months now. to and have experienced the same shift to park message for over a year know. It has been into the shop 6 times at least for this same problem. Each time being sent in by this dealership saying the problem was fixed or there was no problem.
Now they don’t seem to care and want nothing to do with helping.
Timeline of Events:
January 2022: • First experience with the shift to park error on GMC Acadia. This issue results in the cars inability to recognize it is in park. The cars engine is off and will not turn on, while the car physically will not turn off. Initial work around was to quickly move the shifter until vehicle recognized it was in park. The first time this happened was around 26K miles/2 years since purchase (covered under warranty). • Called and set up appointment in Hermiston. Arrived at 8AM the morning of appointment. Was told they attempted to call that morning and tell me they were backed up and couldn’t fit me in. Rescheduled a couple weeks out. • Arrive at appointment and was told that shifting module was faulty and had been replaced with OEM part. • Drove back home and experienced same issue when we arrived at our house and tried to turn off vehicle. February – August 2022: • For the next few months, the problem had seemed to be reduced but never completely resolved. As it became more frequent, we took it back in to Swain Motors. Once again, I was told the problem was resolved and I was sent on my way. Not long after, we started experiencing the problem again. September 2022: • Car experiences new issue where previous solution of moving the shifter no longer works. Car will not turn off completely. Radio and internal alarms are ringing while external lights are flashing. VIDEO • Call Swain Motors and explained that car is physical unable to be moved out of parking lot. Tow truck is sent from Hermiston to Pendleton and tows Acadia back to Hermiston. Video of the incident as it was occurring was supplied to Swain Motors. • Car is in the shop for a few weeks. No communication from the dealership during this time. I called a few times for updates and was clearly an inconvenience and no solution had been discovered. Eventually was told they were “UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM”, so nothing was done. November 29, 2022: • Sent Letter to GMC corporate members explaining situation I was dealing with and experience encountered with Swain Motors in Hermiston. December 2022 – February 2023: • Received voicemail that GMC was willing to give me a $2K “Loyalty Credit”. • Responded to voicemail stating I thought there was more that could be done and that neither dealership seemed to be interested in helping me. • Received Increased offer of $4K Loyalty Credit and accepted. Once receiving confirmation email it was realized this would not cover repairs or accessories and was only valid towards the purchase/lease of new vehicle. • Sent email refusing loyalty credit and requested extended warranty.
March 2023: • 3.15.23 - Realized I had a voicemail from GMC back from mid-February. Voicemail stated GMC was willing to offer a 2-year extended warranty on transmission/related issues in addition to the $4K loyalty credits. Emailed back to confirm acceptance. Unfortunately, this was on an old phone and I have yet to find a way to access these previous voicemails. • ?? - Sometime in the next few days the same problem happened and the car was again towed to Hermiston. I called the previous liaison and left message explaining the situation. • 3.21.23 – Received email from GMC Executive team, new resolution liaison, Akilah was assigned to take over this case. I believe there was a voicemail asking for video evidence of situation. • 3.23.23 – Sent email with videos of incident. Received a call from Akilah after she had spoken with Swain Motors. I was advised that they were unable to replicate the issue and therefore could not identify/find a solution. I was told “I would have to have my car diagnosed at a GMC certified servicer at the same time the instance is happening in order for them to resolve the problem. I was given local options including Walla-Walla, Tri-Cities and Hermiston. ** Let me remind you one thing. When this issue occurs, the car will physically not turn on and requires being towed to a service shop.
April 2023: • 4.9.23 – On a weekend trip to Wilsonville, we experience the same issue and get stranded in the Costco parking lot. Car is towed from Wilsonville to Gladstone, and the GMC dealership there was able to run codes at the time the problem was happening. (Exactly what I was asked to provide). After sending my wife and kids off to a party, I stayed with our car as it was towed to Gladstone. After arriving and running codes, I was told there was nothing they could due until Tuesday (3 days later). Sitting in my car debating what to do, I realize the codes and alarms all ceased. I attempt to start the car, and it starts up as if nothing was ever wrong. (Roughly 3 hours elapsed from the time the problem was identified and starting the car). This is somewhat important later on. Sent email to corporate explaining the situation and providing video evidence as well as the codes requested. • ?? – Next few days, I received a call from Akilah, who expressed little sympathy. She was not thrilled, but informed me that after talking with Swain Motors, reviewing codes and consulting with her superiors, they were unable to do anything at this time. They advised me that I would now have to have to the car diagnosed at Swain Motors in Hermiston now and that they could not use the codes gathered from the previous GMC servicer. • 4.24.23: As advised by GMC, we coordinated a day to drop the car back off at Swain Motors. For a second time, I provide them videos of the issue at the time it was happening. • 4.26.23: Received a call telling me they found a cable between the shifter and the transmission was loose and not making the correct connection. The stated after tightening and test driving the car, the problem was resolved. From the time I drove it off the lot, I could feel something wasn’t right with the shifter as the button stuck and did not allow the car to completely shift into gear.
May 2023: • 5.1.2023: Emailed both Swain Motors and GMC corporate informing them of another instance of the same issue happening currently. • 5.2.23: I receive an email from Riley at Swain Motors, letting me know they were successfully able to diagnose while the issue was happening and agreed the shifter felt abnormal. After order replacement parts deemed necessary, I was told the car was good to go. Besides the fact we were locked in the dealership parking lot for an hour and had to wait to be let out, we were happy to get our car back in time for our trip the next day. • 5.17.23 – After a few phone calls in the prior days explaining the situation, GMC offered me a $500 voucher for use on accessories or service. I was told to advise them if the issue happens again. • 5.24.23 – The same issue occurs again. Videos are once again sent to both corporate and Swain motors. Car was once again towed to Swain motors for diagnosis. • 6.5.23: Received a call explaining that once again Swain Motors was unable to diagnose the car as the situation was currently not happening. I was advised staff is testing it intermittently but have yet to replicate the issue. I was given the option to leave the car at the dealership or bring the car back in when the issue is happening. I was advised by Swain Motors, “when they looked at my vehicle the battery was already dead. After recharging the battery, the problem has not been replicated”.
2023.06.07 18:19 Disastrous_Month2582 Appeal ban
Hi all, I have appealed my ban, then submitted 2 feedback reports. I got my account banned on Sunday June 3rd. I appealed right away, now we are 72 hours later and haven’t heard anything back yet. How long has anyone waited to hear back? I find my ban unfair because every video I get removed I appeal and I get it back. My ban happened in the middle of the night when I was asleep and got two of my videos removed which lead to a ban. The videos show no graphic content and I made sure to not violate guidelines but yet, here I am banned. I keep getting mass reported by pro-russian accounts due to not liking my content and as they have stated in the comments “let’s mass report this idiot to get him banned”. Anyone have a tiktok connection I can reach out to? I have sent a message over twitter, submitted my appeal and even send feedback report. I have over 60l followers and always made sure to follow guidelines. If you have a connection with a tiktok employee I beg of you please help me. I will repay back your kindness
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2023.06.07 18:18 PARKER_22_ Me 21FM and my bf 22M got into a fight yesterday what should I do
My and my bf got into a fight yesterday for context he works this job and had to have his dad drop him off this morning well later on I asked if we could hang out because I Knew when he got off and I assumed his parents would pick him up. He told me he couldn't because he wouldn't be home until 9 because his friend is taking him home well I alfferd to come and get him and he said no it's ok I don't want to blow off my friend well we get into an argument because he could just save his friend the gas by letting me come get him well we are going back in fourth and I say some things that I don't mean and have no clue why I say it. Later on his phone dies and I find put his mom alfferd him a ride and he declined it because of the friend. Now I'm mad because he diched are plans and I can't text him or know where he is. Later on his mom texted me asking if I hear from him and I said no his phone is dead and I don't think he has a charger. For the next 3 hours I have home from mad to worried and all I can think about is if he's ok. When he finally gets home his mom text me telling me he is home and I feel a little better when he finally turns on his phone he apologized and I'm just worried about him making sure he's ok. At this point I tell him how I felt and how scared I was then I ask if he was going to leave me becausei was scsred to lose him and knew i siad things I didnt mean. He then write a long paragraph about how I'm controlling and he feels like he needs to ask permission to go everywhere after I tell him he asks me and he doesn't have to but chooses to tell me and he breaks up with me. I don't want to lose him and I'm giving him some space rn but I just wanted to get some advice on what I should do and if I'm the asshole.
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2023.06.07 18:18 ThickWall4661 My dad beat my mom, bite me then run away
Me (M17), my sister (F20), mom and dad we live in a different state from my grandparents. We planned to have a get together at our place. So there was my grandma, aunt (dad's young sister), aunt's two daughter. Relation between my mother and father is absolute bullsh*t. It was an arranged marriage and in India it's NOT common to take divorce, so they are forcefully living with eachother Lately they were getting into an argument more often and my grandmother tries to control my father, so fills his ears against my mother
June 1st 8:30am I woke up to the sound of my mother being beaten, i ran to her in half awake state. I saw my dad throwing punches at her with his full might, grandmother just standing there and my sister, aunt and her daughters were shouting (trying to stop him). I grabbed my father by his shoulder and keep pushing him while he was biting my shoulder (i didn't felt it probably because i was so high on adrenaline) My grandmother fell coz she was right behind my father (She is old and it's hard for to walk or stand for too long) I kept pushing him till his back was touching the bed (approx 2 metres behind him from initial point) My sister pulled me and yelled at face stop
Thankfully all the physical stuff was stopped Everyone was yelling, arguing, trying to look innocent
Then my father left along with my grandmother and cousins with their
luggage
The bite on my shoulder was so deep that if i wouldn't have dropped him on
the he could have tear off my flesh
And now he is saying that i was choking him that's why he bite me (it doesn't even make scene. How can he reach my shoulders while I'm choking him)
I wish I was dead. It'd be better then calling these f**kers my family (I'm not brave enough to kill myself)
I barely slept, had food or did anything from that day. It feels so hard to even get off my bed
Any suggestion how can I get my mind off all this and continue my life
I glad that read till here... I hope a real nice person gets in your life
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June 1st 8:30am I woke up to the sound of my mother being beaten, i ran to her in half awake state. I saw my dad throwing punches at her with his full might, grandmother just standing there and my sister, aunt and her daughters were shouting (trying to stop him). I grabbed my father by his shoulder and keep pushing him while he was biting my shoulder (i didn't felt it probably because i was so high on adrenaline) My grandmother fell coz she was right behind my father (She is old and it's hard for to walk or stand for too long) I kept pushing him till his back was touching the bed (approx 2 metres behind him from initial point) My sister pulled me and yelled at face stop
Thankfully all the physical stuff was stopped Everyone was yelling, arguing, trying to look innocent
Then my father left along with my grandmother and cousins with their
luggage
The bite on my shoulder was so deep that if i wouldn't have dropped him on
the he could have tear off my flesh
And now he is saying that i was choking him that's why he bite me (it doesn't even make scene. How can he reach my shoulders while I'm choking him)
I wish I was dead. It'd be better then calling these f**kers my family (I'm not brave enough to kill myself)
I barely slept, had food or did anything from that day. It feels so hard to even get off my bed
Any suggestion how can I get my mind off all this and continue my life
I glad that read till here... I hope a real nice person gets in your life
2023.06.07 18:18 Connect_Ad_9899 How Salvia changed my outlook on life
Well, not a long one but in essence I trip a lot, but recently started getting into salvia, and what salvia has taught me aside from absolute random shite that I see is how much I dislike my non peaceful environment. My family are loud, watch television, drink alcohol, eat, laugh and make noise. My gods it was the most irritating thing of my life, since then, I’ve gotten my own house, cut off certain family members and live in absolute peace land when I’m at home. Back to the television, drinking alcohol and the eat thing etc it’s normal life, yes, I do it all the time but it’s something about it being a shared space, a home. It should be peaceful I came to realise. Silent when I want it to be, loud when I want as well. I am the opposite of an introvert, a heavy social person but when it came to being at home with my parents, there was no peace that I lust for after a long day of loud noise and social.
This all started when I began smoking salvia and my family just got in the way, so I did the next best thing and literally made it my priority by moving out. Funny thing? I haven’t smoked salvia since. Peace ✌🏿
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This all started when I began smoking salvia and my family just got in the way, so I did the next best thing and literally made it my priority by moving out. Funny thing? I haven’t smoked salvia since. Peace ✌🏿
2023.06.07 18:16 SearchForLove [M4F] - psychological conditioning to enhance natural traits ( D/s )
I'd prefer to start off with casual conversation or as roleplay buddies but I'm eventually looking for a serious long term bonding with the person , where you become what your character is permanently. Because you feel more comfortable being that and ultimately, it becomes your identity. I prefer voice calls.
Everyone has a part of themselves. Something they're not but they want to be. Someone who's not beautiful may crave to be a pretty character. Someone who doesn't have power or influence In society may want to pick a strong / powerful / affluential character.
But i dont want to live life in fantasies. Let's be what it's possible for us to become so it pushes ourselves to perform better in our lives.
Now, I'm only 6 feet tall, and let's say I want to be 6'7" tall, it's not like playing as such a gigantic character would suddenly grow my height like a lizzard.
But if i play as this extremely fit athletic guy, who has a chiseled body that women are mad for, and you treat me like that, it's possible my mind pushes me in that direction to work on my physique.
Although, I do already have a fit enough body and good stamina / health. So, that's not my objective.
My main aim is to enhance my masculine energies and dominating traits. They feel suppressed a little because I don't get enough chance to take leadership positions and control in real life. And your character's purpose would be to help make my character turn into an even more dominating controlling and confident man.
So, I'm searching for a girl who can eventually become a fully obedient slave for me. It doesnt matter how you are in your initial interactions. You can behave like a normal vanilla girl or like a brat, or like a trained submissive right from your first message. But eventually, i want you to become a subservient woman for whom my wish is her command.
(I'm a switch but mostly prefer the master / dom role. But we can swap the dynamic later if you get too saturated)
I also have a softer affectionate / romantic side that craves for love. . And I want to care for my sub like a best friend, listen to her life issues.
I have a kinder more polite temperament in phases when I feel sexually fulfilled . But I am very dominating during the sessions when the hormonal urges cause hunger in me.
It's not easy for a person like me to dom all the time. I need a break too, where I can just be myself.
But as I get more conditioned into embracing my dominating manly side, we can try to make it a TPE dynamic too, where we stay in our roles for longer.
*Main female character (you) * - just be yourself. Either you are naturally submissive. Or you want to be trained into becoming that way. (do tell me your objectives too that why you want to be trained into an obedient slave). You can be single or married. You can be sub or switch. You can be straight or bisexual. ( FFM dynamics are acceptable too ). But I am not into the idea of a person being someone totally different than their real self in a roleplay because then it feels artificial.
Main male character - I will play as myself, with a slight deviation. I will not let out my vulnerabilities. Things I'm not confident about. I won't share my shortcomings or flaws unless asked. And if at all, it will be on a subtle manner. I want to put my best parts out so it gives me more reasons to become confident.
My char name can be Dev (because I'm a developer. And I am a dom in alpha stage of development. And I like to develop girls into trained submissives too)
The other name can be Dominique because it goes well with the dom role too.
Other possible name is Alpha. It highlights how I'm the hybrid amongst men and have traits that causes women to get down on their feet and worship my cock.
Kinks: BDSM, Total power exchange, psychological training, behavior conditioning, Impact play, spanking, paddling, caning, clothed sex, DDLG, Pet play, Hair pulling, Degradation, Fingering,Rules/rewards/punishments, power dynamics, some clothing control
Limits: Scat, Vore, gore, vomit, impregnation, snuff, underage, lactation, blood, severe pain / bruises.
Kink chart link :
https://m.imgur.com/KiOS7m7
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Everyone has a part of themselves. Something they're not but they want to be. Someone who's not beautiful may crave to be a pretty character. Someone who doesn't have power or influence In society may want to pick a strong / powerful / affluential character.
But i dont want to live life in fantasies. Let's be what it's possible for us to become so it pushes ourselves to perform better in our lives.
Now, I'm only 6 feet tall, and let's say I want to be 6'7" tall, it's not like playing as such a gigantic character would suddenly grow my height like a lizzard.
But if i play as this extremely fit athletic guy, who has a chiseled body that women are mad for, and you treat me like that, it's possible my mind pushes me in that direction to work on my physique.
Although, I do already have a fit enough body and good stamina / health. So, that's not my objective.
My main aim is to enhance my masculine energies and dominating traits. They feel suppressed a little because I don't get enough chance to take leadership positions and control in real life. And your character's purpose would be to help make my character turn into an even more dominating controlling and confident man.
So, I'm searching for a girl who can eventually become a fully obedient slave for me. It doesnt matter how you are in your initial interactions. You can behave like a normal vanilla girl or like a brat, or like a trained submissive right from your first message. But eventually, i want you to become a subservient woman for whom my wish is her command.
(I'm a switch but mostly prefer the master / dom role. But we can swap the dynamic later if you get too saturated)
I also have a softer affectionate / romantic side that craves for love. . And I want to care for my sub like a best friend, listen to her life issues.
I have a kinder more polite temperament in phases when I feel sexually fulfilled . But I am very dominating during the sessions when the hormonal urges cause hunger in me.
It's not easy for a person like me to dom all the time. I need a break too, where I can just be myself.
But as I get more conditioned into embracing my dominating manly side, we can try to make it a TPE dynamic too, where we stay in our roles for longer.
*Main female character (you) * - just be yourself. Either you are naturally submissive. Or you want to be trained into becoming that way. (do tell me your objectives too that why you want to be trained into an obedient slave). You can be single or married. You can be sub or switch. You can be straight or bisexual. ( FFM dynamics are acceptable too ). But I am not into the idea of a person being someone totally different than their real self in a roleplay because then it feels artificial.
Main male character - I will play as myself, with a slight deviation. I will not let out my vulnerabilities. Things I'm not confident about. I won't share my shortcomings or flaws unless asked. And if at all, it will be on a subtle manner. I want to put my best parts out so it gives me more reasons to become confident.
My char name can be Dev (because I'm a developer. And I am a dom in alpha stage of development. And I like to develop girls into trained submissives too)
The other name can be Dominique because it goes well with the dom role too.
Other possible name is Alpha. It highlights how I'm the hybrid amongst men and have traits that causes women to get down on their feet and worship my cock.
Kinks: BDSM, Total power exchange, psychological training, behavior conditioning, Impact play, spanking, paddling, caning, clothed sex, DDLG, Pet play, Hair pulling, Degradation, Fingering,Rules/rewards/punishments, power dynamics, some clothing control
Limits: Scat, Vore, gore, vomit, impregnation, snuff, underage, lactation, blood, severe pain / bruises.
Kink chart link :
https://m.imgur.com/KiOS7m7
2023.06.07 18:16 CatholicKay I jynxed myself, now what?
Late last week, I was having back to back BH contractions that were actually making a dent somehow, and I got to 2-3 cm dilated by Friday morning. We scheduled an induction for the 11th and a doc appt for tomorrow as formalities, but none of the doctors thought I would still be pregnant this long.
Then Saturday morning, it all stopped. No more contractions, not even Braxton Hicks, nothing. I've had bloody show and been losing my mucus plug little by little, but that's it and it's now Wednesday.
I'm still doing all the things. Eating dates, drinking the tea, walking, bouncing on a yoga ball, sex, all of it. I started my leave on Monday thinking the baby was right around the corner and my parents are now in town. I feel like I'm failing at my job to get labor going and really wanted to be in full labor before my induction date this Sunday.
Anyways, hopefully they can do a membrane sweep at my appointment tomorrow and hopefully they say I'm at least one centimeter further than before, or more effaced, or something.
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Then Saturday morning, it all stopped. No more contractions, not even Braxton Hicks, nothing. I've had bloody show and been losing my mucus plug little by little, but that's it and it's now Wednesday.
I'm still doing all the things. Eating dates, drinking the tea, walking, bouncing on a yoga ball, sex, all of it. I started my leave on Monday thinking the baby was right around the corner and my parents are now in town. I feel like I'm failing at my job to get labor going and really wanted to be in full labor before my induction date this Sunday.
Anyways, hopefully they can do a membrane sweep at my appointment tomorrow and hopefully they say I'm at least one centimeter further than before, or more effaced, or something.
2023.06.07 18:16 alexissmoyerr 6 Month Update
Previous Post
Sorry for the novel...I wasn't expecting it to be this long...it kind of is a rant as well.
It's been roughly 6 months since I moved back. And if anyone wants to know the update here it is:
It took me roughly a month to find a full time job, but in the mean time the kids were on winter break and SDs (13 and 9) and I hung around the house for ~two weeks. I loved it! It was nice being back in the house with them. SD13 went back to her mom's for school and eventually so did SD9. While I was not working I agreed to help with SD9 getting to school, pick ups, ect. But I made sure to let SO and BM2 know that this was completly temporary until I got a job. I got an 8-5 job and also picked up a part time job-all while going back to school full time. I found a therapist I like as well. There have been some hiccups along the way, but I'm trying to bite my tounge or just let it roll off my back if it isn't breaking my boundaries. BM2 is now engaged/not engaged. She texted my SO that "Bf proposed while we were on our vacation, but he makes me so mad." She hasn't said anything to her daughter and SD9. Hasn't told her parents and doesn't wear the ring-if there is one. SO sister asked her about it at joint SD9 birthday party. She told his sister that she only said yes so the rest of the trip wouldn't be awkward, but she doesn't want to be engaged. Idk if her fiance/not fiance knows this- hoping she has talked to him, but it is discusting the way she has talked about him to my SO. Calling him a babysitter and a pig, but yet he treats her and her girls like gold. Her and fiance/not fiance broke up back in late Novembe early December. SO had just returned home from coming to visit me for Thanksgiving when she texted SO that they had broken up. She then proceeded to text SO that he was an amazing dad, she was so glad that she had SD9 with him, and that he was just a stand up guy. He thanked her for saying that and left it at that. She texted him the next day asking him if "he was still with his gf." She knows my name. He replied yes and asked her why. She never responded. I told SO that I think she got way too comfortable with me being out of the house and that she felt like she had her "best friend" back and could just talk about her love life and that she was trying to get SO back. He doesn't think that that is what she was trying to do, but I guarentee that's what she was doing. SO has come to a realization though, that some of her behavior is a manipulation tactic and that he is having to unlearn toxic traits/ behaviors/ thinking that she had instilled in him over the 7 years they were together while she was cheating.
So all in all things have not been bad since my return. There have been some arguments between us, but I think we are finally learning how we can truly communicate, for me to just relax a little and not try to control situations I can't control, and all and all figuring this life thing out. Luckily I have an amazing group of friends here-one of them having a HCBD- and I feel like the sun is starting to peak through the clouds. *knock on wood* I know we have a long way to go, but it's already ten times better than what it was before.
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Sorry for the novel...I wasn't expecting it to be this long...it kind of is a rant as well.
It's been roughly 6 months since I moved back. And if anyone wants to know the update here it is:
It took me roughly a month to find a full time job, but in the mean time the kids were on winter break and SDs (13 and 9) and I hung around the house for ~two weeks. I loved it! It was nice being back in the house with them. SD13 went back to her mom's for school and eventually so did SD9. While I was not working I agreed to help with SD9 getting to school, pick ups, ect. But I made sure to let SO and BM2 know that this was completly temporary until I got a job. I got an 8-5 job and also picked up a part time job-all while going back to school full time. I found a therapist I like as well. There have been some hiccups along the way, but I'm trying to bite my tounge or just let it roll off my back if it isn't breaking my boundaries. BM2 is now engaged/not engaged. She texted my SO that "Bf proposed while we were on our vacation, but he makes me so mad." She hasn't said anything to her daughter and SD9. Hasn't told her parents and doesn't wear the ring-if there is one. SO sister asked her about it at joint SD9 birthday party. She told his sister that she only said yes so the rest of the trip wouldn't be awkward, but she doesn't want to be engaged. Idk if her fiance/not fiance knows this- hoping she has talked to him, but it is discusting the way she has talked about him to my SO. Calling him a babysitter and a pig, but yet he treats her and her girls like gold. Her and fiance/not fiance broke up back in late Novembe early December. SO had just returned home from coming to visit me for Thanksgiving when she texted SO that they had broken up. She then proceeded to text SO that he was an amazing dad, she was so glad that she had SD9 with him, and that he was just a stand up guy. He thanked her for saying that and left it at that. She texted him the next day asking him if "he was still with his gf." She knows my name. He replied yes and asked her why. She never responded. I told SO that I think she got way too comfortable with me being out of the house and that she felt like she had her "best friend" back and could just talk about her love life and that she was trying to get SO back. He doesn't think that that is what she was trying to do, but I guarentee that's what she was doing. SO has come to a realization though, that some of her behavior is a manipulation tactic and that he is having to unlearn toxic traits/ behaviors/ thinking that she had instilled in him over the 7 years they were together while she was cheating.
So all in all things have not been bad since my return. There have been some arguments between us, but I think we are finally learning how we can truly communicate, for me to just relax a little and not try to control situations I can't control, and all and all figuring this life thing out. Luckily I have an amazing group of friends here-one of them having a HCBD- and I feel like the sun is starting to peak through the clouds. *knock on wood* I know we have a long way to go, but it's already ten times better than what it was before.
2023.06.07 18:16 Dont_Judge_this-Book Trauma is a Disease
I had an epiphany after my most recent relationship. Trauma is really a disease that spreads from person to person. Our society is plagued with it. A lot (not all as some are just sociopaths) of the angry people you see online or in public are just projecting the trauma that was done to them.
My ex and I had made plans for a future together. We spoke about marriage, creating a home, and decided this is what we wanted to do. Then some months later things changed, long story short it turns out I was her first healthy relationship and her past trauma started seeping in. She was doubting we could actually accomplish the things we spoke about. She had to start intense therapy and was afraid she was broken. I was walking on eggshells as she projected some past event on me everyday - this is how the trauma is passed on. She also has not had many examples in childhood of long lasting marriages, whereas I have. The trauma of her past relationships literally poisoned our opportunity.
That's when I had the realization that trauma is a literal disease. At that moment I promised myself that I would not allow that disease to infect me. Instead of walking away bitter, feeling used and betrayed - I chose to have empathy for her. I feel very sad for anyone who is so affected by transferred trauma, that they can't receive love and contribute to a loving relationship. Because we all deserve partnership.
There is a difference between learning from your trauma and being poisoned by it. I hope anyone going through trauma understands this. Don't let trash people from your past affect your chance of happiness in the future. If you look for the new person to fail, they will. And if failure is in your mind, you will also fail.
I have no regrets being with her. My only regret would be if I walk away allowing other peoples trauma to poison my life. If I am lucky enough to find my forever person, I will be ready to put in a genuine effort & receive her love and partnership and give her the same as she deserves.
✌🏾 and 💚
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My ex and I had made plans for a future together. We spoke about marriage, creating a home, and decided this is what we wanted to do. Then some months later things changed, long story short it turns out I was her first healthy relationship and her past trauma started seeping in. She was doubting we could actually accomplish the things we spoke about. She had to start intense therapy and was afraid she was broken. I was walking on eggshells as she projected some past event on me everyday - this is how the trauma is passed on. She also has not had many examples in childhood of long lasting marriages, whereas I have. The trauma of her past relationships literally poisoned our opportunity.
That's when I had the realization that trauma is a literal disease. At that moment I promised myself that I would not allow that disease to infect me. Instead of walking away bitter, feeling used and betrayed - I chose to have empathy for her. I feel very sad for anyone who is so affected by transferred trauma, that they can't receive love and contribute to a loving relationship. Because we all deserve partnership.
There is a difference between learning from your trauma and being poisoned by it. I hope anyone going through trauma understands this. Don't let trash people from your past affect your chance of happiness in the future. If you look for the new person to fail, they will. And if failure is in your mind, you will also fail.
I have no regrets being with her. My only regret would be if I walk away allowing other peoples trauma to poison my life. If I am lucky enough to find my forever person, I will be ready to put in a genuine effort & receive her love and partnership and give her the same as she deserves.
✌🏾 and 💚
2023.06.07 18:15 throwAwayyy0100 My boyfriend(22m) has been acting sketchy but won't tell me why, is this a reason to end things ? (22f)
I have been dating Jay for a few months now and when we started, everything was going great. He lives pretty far from me but he would come see me 2-3 times a week and our communication was on point. I never felt insecure about our relationship and trusted him 100%
He lives with his parents and they are pretty strict on him so he told me he didn't want to tell them about us just yet as they already find reasons to argue with him and he doesn't want them to use our relationship as ammo. His father gets mad at him if he comes home from work and doesn't go straight to sleep and also if he sleeps in even when he gets home around midnight after work and doesn't work until the afternoon. He starts technical school in august and has a home gym to work out in so I don't know what more his dad wants from him. Jay literally just stays home and goes to work, nothing else and his dad still wants more from him. Jay doest even go out anymore. I remember he came to spend the night, pretty sure lying to his parents about who he was staying with and his dad starting blowing him up around noon asking where he was at. Jay lied and said work and his dad left him alone. It's like his dad wants him to stay in the house when he's not working. He had just started a new job when we started out so he had multiple days off during the week and he would come see me for maybe an hour or two. He told me he used his friend as excuse a lot of the times when they questioned where he was at bc they knew his friend was going thru a tough time and that Jay was “helping him out”
I haven't seen him for 2 1/2 weeks and at first it was because of work, then bc a really close family friend passed away and he had dental surgery. I understood and was supportive. He's had only 2 days off of work in the last 17 days and it was only for his procedure and the funeral. Even when he’s scheduled off, he’ll pick up shifts. It's like he's purposely asking for as much work possible to get out of his house. He's even working doubles, he's worked 3 doubles since Saturday already. I miss him and he told me Saturday he was coming over to spend the night after work and I got so excited. 10 minutes after he got out of work, he told me his mom called him arguing with him about where he was at and he had to go home first. I just knew right then and there he wasn't coming so instead of making him feel like he had to choose, I told him I didn't want him to start a fight with his family. He told me he would try to see me this week.
The way he phrased his texts, he made it sound like his parents found out about us. He said that I technically am a far drive (an hour) so he understands why they trip out on him. That made me question how they knew he was coming to my city but I didn't ask. And then he said he needed to find a good day to bring his car over here. The thing is, he has an older car and he usually drives a car shared between him and his mom, in the time we've been together I've only seen him driving his own car once so then that made me question if his parents are keeping the "good" car from him since they know he can't drive too far in his car considering how much gas it takes and how driving it long distances isn't good. He wastes a full tank just driving here and back so that's about $90 right there.
Now our communication has gotten really really short. We just have like "hi how are you" convos but nothing deep. I don't know what he's been up too lately when he use to send me paragraphs about his days and he's just been kinda blocked off.
Last night was the night I started questioning our relationship. I have his location and he has mine and I've never had a problem with it, I barely even check it as I know he's always home or at work. Well last night he got off of work and we texted a bit, he was asking about my day when he suddenly stopped texting. I didn't think much of it as I assumed he got home but after 40 minutes something told me to check his location. He turned it off. It said no location found and I was so confused. I wanted to freak out bc he has NEVER done that but suddenly he felt the need to hide it? I texted him saying I had a question and it delivered so his phone didn't die and he texted back quickly. I came up with a lie saying I was going out for "taco Tuesday" and what he was doing, if he wanted to come out. He just said he sadly works a double today so he can't & appreciated the invite but never told me what he was doing. I was fuming, I wanted to ask him sooo bad why his location services was off but decided against it. I once saw all the people he has on find my friend and I'm pretty sure I saw his moms email on it. My cousin told me not to react bc I can come off crazy when whole time it probably isn't about me and more him trying to hide it from his parents if anything. I just don't known what to think and really want to give him the benefit of the doubt.
This morning came and his services are still turned off, maybe he forgot to turn them back on but now I dot know what to do. I don't know if I should bring it up to him or act nonchalant. If I bring it up then he knows I'm checking it. He's been acting so sketchy lately and he's not the type to tell me things over text, but in person. There's been times when big things happen to him and he doesn't tell me until days later when we meet in person. Im sure there's an explanation but him acting this secretive is making me feel weird. Something is off with him and the part of me that is scared to get hurt wants to text him and tell him this won't work out, even without giving him a chance to explain but then the part of me that still trusts him and know relationships take work tells me to just wait and see him to hear him out. Problem is, who knows when I'll see him again.
I don't know what to do. Should I text him saying we NEED to meet up soon or go with the flow. Should I break up with him or see what he has to say first? Technically there's no solid proof anything is wrong and last night was the first red flag. Something inside me just screams this has to do with his parents and when talking about the situation with my cousin, before I could even mention that I think his parents are controlling him, he told me that what jay is doing sounds exactly how he use to act when he was dating his ex while living his parents. That no grown man wants to admit that his parents won't let him go or do things so instead they come off as sketchy bc it's embarrassing to admit mommy and daddy still tell him what to do.
Hes an amazing guy but the no explanation for his sketchiness is driving me crazy.
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He lives with his parents and they are pretty strict on him so he told me he didn't want to tell them about us just yet as they already find reasons to argue with him and he doesn't want them to use our relationship as ammo. His father gets mad at him if he comes home from work and doesn't go straight to sleep and also if he sleeps in even when he gets home around midnight after work and doesn't work until the afternoon. He starts technical school in august and has a home gym to work out in so I don't know what more his dad wants from him. Jay literally just stays home and goes to work, nothing else and his dad still wants more from him. Jay doest even go out anymore. I remember he came to spend the night, pretty sure lying to his parents about who he was staying with and his dad starting blowing him up around noon asking where he was at. Jay lied and said work and his dad left him alone. It's like his dad wants him to stay in the house when he's not working. He had just started a new job when we started out so he had multiple days off during the week and he would come see me for maybe an hour or two. He told me he used his friend as excuse a lot of the times when they questioned where he was at bc they knew his friend was going thru a tough time and that Jay was “helping him out”
I haven't seen him for 2 1/2 weeks and at first it was because of work, then bc a really close family friend passed away and he had dental surgery. I understood and was supportive. He's had only 2 days off of work in the last 17 days and it was only for his procedure and the funeral. Even when he’s scheduled off, he’ll pick up shifts. It's like he's purposely asking for as much work possible to get out of his house. He's even working doubles, he's worked 3 doubles since Saturday already. I miss him and he told me Saturday he was coming over to spend the night after work and I got so excited. 10 minutes after he got out of work, he told me his mom called him arguing with him about where he was at and he had to go home first. I just knew right then and there he wasn't coming so instead of making him feel like he had to choose, I told him I didn't want him to start a fight with his family. He told me he would try to see me this week.
The way he phrased his texts, he made it sound like his parents found out about us. He said that I technically am a far drive (an hour) so he understands why they trip out on him. That made me question how they knew he was coming to my city but I didn't ask. And then he said he needed to find a good day to bring his car over here. The thing is, he has an older car and he usually drives a car shared between him and his mom, in the time we've been together I've only seen him driving his own car once so then that made me question if his parents are keeping the "good" car from him since they know he can't drive too far in his car considering how much gas it takes and how driving it long distances isn't good. He wastes a full tank just driving here and back so that's about $90 right there.
Now our communication has gotten really really short. We just have like "hi how are you" convos but nothing deep. I don't know what he's been up too lately when he use to send me paragraphs about his days and he's just been kinda blocked off.
Last night was the night I started questioning our relationship. I have his location and he has mine and I've never had a problem with it, I barely even check it as I know he's always home or at work. Well last night he got off of work and we texted a bit, he was asking about my day when he suddenly stopped texting. I didn't think much of it as I assumed he got home but after 40 minutes something told me to check his location. He turned it off. It said no location found and I was so confused. I wanted to freak out bc he has NEVER done that but suddenly he felt the need to hide it? I texted him saying I had a question and it delivered so his phone didn't die and he texted back quickly. I came up with a lie saying I was going out for "taco Tuesday" and what he was doing, if he wanted to come out. He just said he sadly works a double today so he can't & appreciated the invite but never told me what he was doing. I was fuming, I wanted to ask him sooo bad why his location services was off but decided against it. I once saw all the people he has on find my friend and I'm pretty sure I saw his moms email on it. My cousin told me not to react bc I can come off crazy when whole time it probably isn't about me and more him trying to hide it from his parents if anything. I just don't known what to think and really want to give him the benefit of the doubt.
This morning came and his services are still turned off, maybe he forgot to turn them back on but now I dot know what to do. I don't know if I should bring it up to him or act nonchalant. If I bring it up then he knows I'm checking it. He's been acting so sketchy lately and he's not the type to tell me things over text, but in person. There's been times when big things happen to him and he doesn't tell me until days later when we meet in person. Im sure there's an explanation but him acting this secretive is making me feel weird. Something is off with him and the part of me that is scared to get hurt wants to text him and tell him this won't work out, even without giving him a chance to explain but then the part of me that still trusts him and know relationships take work tells me to just wait and see him to hear him out. Problem is, who knows when I'll see him again.
I don't know what to do. Should I text him saying we NEED to meet up soon or go with the flow. Should I break up with him or see what he has to say first? Technically there's no solid proof anything is wrong and last night was the first red flag. Something inside me just screams this has to do with his parents and when talking about the situation with my cousin, before I could even mention that I think his parents are controlling him, he told me that what jay is doing sounds exactly how he use to act when he was dating his ex while living his parents. That no grown man wants to admit that his parents won't let him go or do things so instead they come off as sketchy bc it's embarrassing to admit mommy and daddy still tell him what to do.
Hes an amazing guy but the no explanation for his sketchiness is driving me crazy.
2023.06.07 18:15 dave1carney Would you help me make this house a home? [Advice/Blank Slate/New Space]
![Would you help me make this house a home? [Advice/Blank Slate/New Space]](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/SHibGa6iH-3fcAcJ5cSpvV1g61baoYAjtUKCbDblbmg.jpg "Would you help me make this house a home? [Advice/Blank Slate/New Space]") | submitted by dave1carney to malelivingspace [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/p3put7cyfm4b1.jpg?width=1411&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82fccb6cc996b817d73eba2e6c027bcde905fa74 I just moved into this place - starting from a blank slate. Sorry for the mess, working today, just got my work stuff setup for now. This is my office/hangout room. The home is ‘historic’ from the 1800s with plaster walls, (very uneven) wood floors throughout, etc.TV, bed, dining is elsewhere. I’m kind of at a loss about how to best use this space! Budget - $2KUSD Maximum Requirements - I’d like: - A work station (for tinkering/hobbies). Maybe something like this IVAR folding space (Link) or a folding gateleg table (like this: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/norden-gateleg-table-birch-90423887/). - A space for my Piano/synths, the Piano is on the floor covered with a towel right now as you can see! - A place for stereo (record player, speakers). Right now it's on an enormous 2nd desk (Previously known as Mega Desk), but it's not an efficient use of space. - My current desk, which is 5 feet long, 2.5 feet deep). I go from sitting to standing daily. - My cat needs to be able to jump in the window (this is the cushions and towel over radiator). The closet barely pictured (which makes the room kind of L shaped) is where her litter box is. - Noise on the wall ‘opposite’ my desk (towards my back from where screen is currently facing) is kind of bad, other walls are very good noise/insulation. - I work from home so I’d like my ‘background’ to be nice looking. I’m open to having most of these be something that needs to be ‘setup’ and taken down, but I think I probably have enough space to get it all in.The view outside is ‘ok’ but not great. The room is approximately 12*12 (about 4.0 meters) minus the closet space. The ceilings are pretty high - 10 feet or so (3.0 meters) ‘Easy Mode’ would be leaving the desk where it is, adding some shelving for the wall behind the desk, possibly the piano/synths there as well. To the right of the desk, my workbench and stereo. Image #1 Closet to the left. Outlets bottom right, and left wall. Radiator straight ahead (can't move it!). back left corner is where the current drawers are. Image #2 Piano, random paintings and stuff. Doorway out is to the right. Image #3 - closet with litter box. Very crappy chest of drawers pictured. |
2023.06.07 18:15 Wonderful-Board-4992 Contraception drugs: Must you take the 7-day break or not?
Contraception drugs: Must you take the 7-day break or not? - Contraception drugs, generally often called contraception drugs, are a day by day medicine that alters the physique’s hormonal stability to stop being pregnant. Hormones are chemical substances that management how the physique’s organs work. On this case, the hormones that the drugs comprise particularly regulate the ovaries
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2023.06.07 18:14 somekindofjeremy Pawn Stars Selling Tim Henson's Signature Model
[Scene: The interior of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, Las Vegas]
RICK HARRISON: (Glances up as the door chimes, then smiles as he spots the guitar case in the customer's hand) Good afternoon! That looks like it might be interesting.
CUSTOMER: (Unlatching the case to reveal the Ibanez TOD10N-TKF Tim Henson) Hi there. I'm looking to sell this guitar. It's an Ibanez Tim Henson signature model.
RICK: (Raises his eyebrows appreciatively as he takes in the guitar) Ah, now that's a beauty. Tim Henson of Polyphia, right?
CUSTOMER: (Nods) Yeah, that's him.
RICK: Well, Tim Henson's known for his unique style, and Polyphia's created quite a name for themselves in the progressive music scene. This model was first released in 2023 if I remember right, and has some pretty cool features, like the Walnut fretboard and the Sonicore pickups.
[Rick carefully lifts the guitar out of the case and inspects it, his smile fading a bit as he checks the bridge]
RICK: (Frowns slightly) Hmm, the bridge seems a bit off. That's going to affect the sound and playability. And it looks like it might need some professional attention to get it back in proper shape.
CUSTOMER: (Looking surprised) Oh, really? I hadn't noticed.
RICK: (Nods) Yeah, it's a bit of a niche market for these specific models, and with the bridge issue, it might be harder to sell. Do you have any paperwork or original receipts?
CUSTOMER: (Hands over a folder) I've got all the original paperwork right here.
RICK: You know what? I've got a buddy who's an expert in nerdy prog rock and guitars like this. Mind if I give him a call?
CUSTOMER: Sure, I don't mind.
[Rick calls in his expert friend, MIKE, a younger man with long hair and CHON t-shirt, who examines the guitar]
MIKE: Yeah, Rick, you're right about the bridge. This could certainly affect the value of the guitar. But here's the thing - Tim Henson has quite the following. Lots of simps who would buy this guitar despite the issue.
RICK: (Confused) Simps?
MIKE: (Laughs) It means they're big fans, Rick. Really big fans. Despite the bridge issue, I think this could sell like butter to the right buyer.
RICK: (To customer) Well, considering what my buddy just told me, I'd still need to take into account the cost of repairs.
CUSTOMER: (Sighs) How much are we talking?
RICK: 5$ and a Snickers bar is the best I can do
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RICK HARRISON: (Glances up as the door chimes, then smiles as he spots the guitar case in the customer's hand) Good afternoon! That looks like it might be interesting.
CUSTOMER: (Unlatching the case to reveal the Ibanez TOD10N-TKF Tim Henson) Hi there. I'm looking to sell this guitar. It's an Ibanez Tim Henson signature model.
RICK: (Raises his eyebrows appreciatively as he takes in the guitar) Ah, now that's a beauty. Tim Henson of Polyphia, right?
CUSTOMER: (Nods) Yeah, that's him.
RICK: Well, Tim Henson's known for his unique style, and Polyphia's created quite a name for themselves in the progressive music scene. This model was first released in 2023 if I remember right, and has some pretty cool features, like the Walnut fretboard and the Sonicore pickups.
[Rick carefully lifts the guitar out of the case and inspects it, his smile fading a bit as he checks the bridge]
RICK: (Frowns slightly) Hmm, the bridge seems a bit off. That's going to affect the sound and playability. And it looks like it might need some professional attention to get it back in proper shape.
CUSTOMER: (Looking surprised) Oh, really? I hadn't noticed.
RICK: (Nods) Yeah, it's a bit of a niche market for these specific models, and with the bridge issue, it might be harder to sell. Do you have any paperwork or original receipts?
CUSTOMER: (Hands over a folder) I've got all the original paperwork right here.
RICK: You know what? I've got a buddy who's an expert in nerdy prog rock and guitars like this. Mind if I give him a call?
CUSTOMER: Sure, I don't mind.
[Rick calls in his expert friend, MIKE, a younger man with long hair and CHON t-shirt, who examines the guitar]
MIKE: Yeah, Rick, you're right about the bridge. This could certainly affect the value of the guitar. But here's the thing - Tim Henson has quite the following. Lots of simps who would buy this guitar despite the issue.
RICK: (Confused) Simps?
MIKE: (Laughs) It means they're big fans, Rick. Really big fans. Despite the bridge issue, I think this could sell like butter to the right buyer.
RICK: (To customer) Well, considering what my buddy just told me, I'd still need to take into account the cost of repairs.
CUSTOMER: (Sighs) How much are we talking?
RICK: 5$ and a Snickers bar is the best I can do
2023.06.07 18:13 busyneuron I stopped mouth breathing a year ago but my face has gotten longer and my mouth smaller
First of all english is not my native language so i hope you understand and i want to apologize for the long text, use chat gpt or something to extract the main points.
Hello, as the title says my face has gotten longer and i dont know why, my face and breathing quality were great once i started breathing through my nose, but overtime they got worse. i do know some possible factors that ive been trying to adress, first i thought that it could have been because i was mouth breathing during sleep without noticing so i started mouth taping every night, the first days i had amazing sleep quality (i know it not only because of how well i feel when i wake up but also because i have more vivid dreams) but eventually i think they got worse then i noticed that i tilt my head slightly to the left and coincidentially my left nostril is almost always blocked and visually noticeable (my right one is bigger) so i thought that it could be that i am not receiving enough oxygen hence my sleep quality has worsen (i did an experiment last night, i started tilting my head slightly to the opposite side and boom my left nostril unblocked and i had dreams again). thats not all, when i mouth tape (or even sometimes during the day) keeping my lips sealed i drop my jaw making me look like a monkey i noticed i have this problem since i started breathing through my nose and stopped grinding my teeth, i used to grind my teeth and because of that my incisors are crooked and are pointing outwards. also mewing has been really difficult to achieve for me, i think the back third of my tongue is well placed ive noticed some expansion in my molars, but the tip is hard for me to keep it there i feel the right muscles of my face really tight and i started stret. This night i am trying something new, i will set some alarms that wake me up during sleep to check how well are my mouth and tongue posture.
Extra information: i sleep on my back. when i wake up i notice that i have dry salliva in my lips and they look dry and chapped (even if i keep them sealed during the whole night thanks to taping my mouth). my eyes look really tired. i had not been physically active until a few weeks ago but i feel constantly tired and fatigued though and it is more noticeable when i am standing (i feel like a lack of oxygen). my left profile is noticeably less developed than my right profile. And i chew hard food and do it frequently. Also i think i have dysmorphic body disorder. When i try to mew i do weird and asymmetrical face gestures, moving more to the right. I hope that information helps, i would like to read your opinions, recommendations and advices.
Maybe i will update this post.
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Hello, as the title says my face has gotten longer and i dont know why, my face and breathing quality were great once i started breathing through my nose, but overtime they got worse. i do know some possible factors that ive been trying to adress, first i thought that it could have been because i was mouth breathing during sleep without noticing so i started mouth taping every night, the first days i had amazing sleep quality (i know it not only because of how well i feel when i wake up but also because i have more vivid dreams) but eventually i think they got worse then i noticed that i tilt my head slightly to the left and coincidentially my left nostril is almost always blocked and visually noticeable (my right one is bigger) so i thought that it could be that i am not receiving enough oxygen hence my sleep quality has worsen (i did an experiment last night, i started tilting my head slightly to the opposite side and boom my left nostril unblocked and i had dreams again). thats not all, when i mouth tape (or even sometimes during the day) keeping my lips sealed i drop my jaw making me look like a monkey i noticed i have this problem since i started breathing through my nose and stopped grinding my teeth, i used to grind my teeth and because of that my incisors are crooked and are pointing outwards. also mewing has been really difficult to achieve for me, i think the back third of my tongue is well placed ive noticed some expansion in my molars, but the tip is hard for me to keep it there i feel the right muscles of my face really tight and i started stret. This night i am trying something new, i will set some alarms that wake me up during sleep to check how well are my mouth and tongue posture.
Extra information: i sleep on my back. when i wake up i notice that i have dry salliva in my lips and they look dry and chapped (even if i keep them sealed during the whole night thanks to taping my mouth). my eyes look really tired. i had not been physically active until a few weeks ago but i feel constantly tired and fatigued though and it is more noticeable when i am standing (i feel like a lack of oxygen). my left profile is noticeably less developed than my right profile. And i chew hard food and do it frequently. Also i think i have dysmorphic body disorder. When i try to mew i do weird and asymmetrical face gestures, moving more to the right. I hope that information helps, i would like to read your opinions, recommendations and advices.
Maybe i will update this post.
2023.06.07 18:13 bchapmaan What does a flare up feel like?
I'm still a bit new to the IBS diagnosis although I've had left side abdominal pain off and on for three years now. It was basically a diagnosis of omission (colonoscopy came back clear, CT is clear, blood tests are clear, ultrasound is clear) so IBS it is.
I woke up and ate Monday morning and ended up getting so bloated and I'm still in so much pain. I keep getting cramping off and on, on my left side - having a BM doesn't really help or helps minimally. Also hurts when I'm trying to push for a BM and my lower back also hurts. It's also started cramping into where my uterus is (28/F) as well. Most of these symptoms I've experienced before but not quite to this level. I'm trying really hard not to stress but also would love some solutions to help ease the pain.
I'm curious what your flare ups feel like and how long they last? Is this normal? I didn't eat any food out of the ordinary but have not really wanted to eat for the last few days due to the pain.
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I woke up and ate Monday morning and ended up getting so bloated and I'm still in so much pain. I keep getting cramping off and on, on my left side - having a BM doesn't really help or helps minimally. Also hurts when I'm trying to push for a BM and my lower back also hurts. It's also started cramping into where my uterus is (28/F) as well. Most of these symptoms I've experienced before but not quite to this level. I'm trying really hard not to stress but also would love some solutions to help ease the pain.
I'm curious what your flare ups feel like and how long they last? Is this normal? I didn't eat any food out of the ordinary but have not really wanted to eat for the last few days due to the pain.