save the frogs

Online is different than real life. And in some ways, arguably better.

most people are more trouble than they're worth. people cannot be trusted. the most intelligent people have youtube channels / blogs. you can get stimulating conversation . most people you meet are not that interesting, and they can become a problem. a couple of friends i've had have tried to steal my gf. you mostly just need some female company.

That is so snobbish and a complete farce. Any wine goes with anything. People drink Coca-Cola and beer with just about any meal, so why should wine be any different? The wine snobbery is one thing that gets on my nerves. The "matching nonsense" and the ridiculously over-priced bottles out there. Sorry.

In real life, what is the quality of the interactions people are having? What are people mostly talking about in bars? Or wherever you meet? If the interactions are positive, fine. It has to be like-minded people who will not waste your time AND people who actually wish you well and are not envious when you talk too much about yourself. And like-minded people that you can actually trust are few and far between. Sometimes the best interactions are just talking to a stranger once. You might meet a guy at a breakfast place and he might start to tell you about some things he's experienced in his life, started a business here, lived there, etc. That might be interesting. Some people have interesting life stories. But it doesn't mean you want to meet up with them every week. I met one guy who approached me and he told me about how he got scammed by a Filipina girl when he was living there. He got her a green card and she screwed him over. Then he invited me to a pub with a bunch of his friends and I took a pass. I will not just meet up with a bunch of strangers in pubs and start yapping about myself. Too much likelihood of shady characters being present.

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The nutters on AN must be getting to him.

Is a hermit an insult? Is it that bad for someone to be a hermit? They're not bothering anyone.

Thats too deep for my simple mind, man.

So what motivates him then? It's almost as though he has skin in the game with his relentless threads.

I bet you did, you little scoundrel.

Who is "you people"? I'm just one person. I'm not affiliated to any group.

In that situation, you may need to be a bit charitable ...

sorry to be the grim reaper, but spinach is one of those foods high in oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stones. despite being full of vitamins and minerals, i wouldnt eat it daily due to the oxalates.

Why are they "totally mad"? Are they all murderers? Assessment is a bit judgmental maybe?

What was the ratio of girls to guy during covid in pattaya? 1000 to 1?

doctors all used to smoke too ...

Most people commenting on this forum on Trump are "corrupt". Misinformation is a form of corruption. Pushing your bias incessantly like pitbulls out for blood, while completely ignoring and not acknowledging any positive developments. And not able or willing to see anything objectively.

calling people dumb never accomplishes anything. except animosity

Right then, Lewie mate, listen here. I ain't sayin' ol’ Trump’s the Messiah or nowt, but come off it—ya makin’ him out like he’s some drunken yob flailin’ round the market square with no plan in sight. But what you ain't gettin’, right, is that sometimes you gotta rattle the cage a bit to let folks know you ain't a mug. Yeah, tariffs were slapped down hard, fair play, but it weren’t about keepin’ 'em forever. It was about lettin’ China know we ain’t just gonna sit there gettin’ bent over every trade deal like it’s karaoke night at the G7. Trump don’t do quiet diplomacy. He does loud, messy, smash-a-pint-glass diplomacy—and sometimes that’s exactly what gets people payin’ attention. You moanin’ about how tariffs got dropped back down—but how d’you reckon they got to that point, eh? They didn’t just wake up in Beijing one day and go, “You know what, lads, let’s be fair to the Yanks.” Nah, they blinked. Trump forced their hand. It’s like pokin’ a pit bull till it stops barkin’ and actually sits. Not pretty, but it bloody worked. And don’t start on “no factories got built.” That’s codswallop. Loads of manufacturers started thinkin’ twice about keepin’ everything over in China. Some jobs did come back. Ain’t gonna turn back four decades of offshorin’ in four years, is it? He ain’t Harry Potter. And your saveloy mate in the queue—bet he’s got more clue than you think. Least he ain’t cheerin’ for a system that had us bent over a barrel for years. Better to try and make a point—even if it’s loud and messy—than just smile while gettin’ fleeced. So yeah, call it a pub brawl if ya like. But sometimes you need a bit of a dust-up before both sides realise they’d rather have a pint and sort things out. Least Trump had the stones to throw the first punch, instead of just standin’ there singin’ Kumbaya with his trousers round his ankles. You ever thought maybe the reason he gets up your nose so much is 'cause he actually did something? Go on then, who’d you have preferred? Someone who just keeps lickin’ China’s boots and hopin’ for a discount on iPhones?

People have fragile egos. And shallow meaningless lives too.

Haha 50 Thumbs Down! Hilarious! A world record on AN for sure ....

Yeah, so maybe the people giving negative emojis aren't the problem. Maybe there's something wrong with you. People complaining for thumbs down. What a joke. Youtube has always operated that way. When you post content, subs have a choice between thumbs up or thumbs down and no Youtuber would last 15 minutes if they started crying every time they got a thumbs down.

so he requires medication for a previous mental health issue and is traveling without a trusted friend who will guarantee his well-being?

How can you prove that an emoji is "trolling"? If someone gives you a thumbs down, it means they disagree with you. And what? It should not be allowed? You expect the mods to police every thumbs down?

no, you were right. social media is doing a lot of damage to people.