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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:23:17 GMT -6
I honestly hate these kinds of posts. It's been years and years of many of us posting together. We've managed to survive and continue to chat. And it was brought up in the fucking OP and is obviously topical. You could just not participate instead of doing this meta-sociological retrospective on the state of the board. Plenty of people are friends (or... you know... even married) for years and years and become extremely familiar without running out of topics. I also actually think it’s kind of important to talk about stuff we’ve already talked about sometimes because, like in the real world, opinions and perspectives can change and you never know which conversation might provide someone with like a personal epiphany (I can give my specific example lol). Sometimes when I post on something I know I’ve posted on before I stop and try to think if I’ve consistent with my feelings before. But then I don’t remember and just say “well, this is how I feel today, let me hop on the merry go round. Wheeee”. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:23:50 GMT -6
We gave as a board to PO's Jamaican school request in a rather large amount. I think most of us are charitable people.
It looks like the FB bday one seems out of place and makes people uncomfortable. The same way people get annoyed about giving at the grocery store. I just tell myself I have limited funds and I already give. It's ok to say no to a charity. Even if it is for sick kids.
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Post by mack on Apr 12, 2018 7:24:02 GMT -6
So your issue is because some people are lazy or don't know they can change it, or that they aren't awesome with words? That says nothing about them and everything about you.So, what I'm understanding is that you're saying intent matters much more than perception and then following with the bolded? I am not sure what this means. |
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Post by Cher on Apr 12, 2018 7:24:23 GMT -6
I see shit on FB that makes me rage on a daily basis. Sometimes I get trapped in a comment section and hate everyone. But I never see Aunt Betty saying “hey, instead of a present, I would love if you guys donated to research for this rare disease” and think, “AUNT BETTY IS A FUCKING ASSHOLE!”
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:24:58 GMT -6
HilarityEnsued, you absolutely CANNOT get a dog. In part because I swore I wouldn’t get a dog (that my H and kids want, but I would take care of) unless you AND Wasabi get dogs first. And I put your name in my conditions because I trust you to never get a dog. It’s all about me, really.
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Post by elodin on Apr 12, 2018 7:25:43 GMT -6
+whatever to giving zero fucks about the Facebook "scandal". hawkward hit the nail on the head for me. |
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Post by Bookshelves on Apr 12, 2018 7:26:11 GMT -6
I have changed my opinion of Facebook fundraisers right here in this thread today. Same, evolution of opinion by page 5. Keep trying with that cold oatmeal, though. I'll never be on board. |
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Post by ripper on Apr 12, 2018 7:26:22 GMT -6
I would rather see birthday donations on FB than 99.99999999999% of the idiotic memes people post.  |
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Post by ripper on Apr 12, 2018 7:27:00 GMT -6
Idiotic memes are life
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:28:01 GMT -6
HilarityEnsued. I can help you acquire a dog. Let me know when you’re ready to make that dream a reality. 😉
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 12, 2018 7:28:07 GMT -6
I see shit on FB that makes me rage on a daily basis. Sometimes I get trapped in a comment section and hate everyone. But I never see Aunt Betty saying “hey, instead of a present, I would love if you guys donated to research for this rare disease” and think, “AUNT BETTY IS A FUCKING ASSHOLE!” God, I hate when I get sucked into a comment section. Me: Why the fuck am I reading this? The people are assholes. Also me: Why am I still reading this 4 hours later? |
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 12, 2018 7:28:52 GMT -6
Those I can live with. I was thinking more the pushing fake news/urban legends type. |
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 12, 2018 7:29:41 GMT -6
veganontuesdays, my daughter always asks me to heat her overnight oats too. I enjoy them cold, but as long as you aren’t making them with yogurt, and you’re just using some sort of milk and puréed fruit, I agree that they are good warm too.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Apr 12, 2018 7:31:17 GMT -6
I had a dream last night that I got a dog. It was such a vivid dream. The dog was a golden retreiver and I was really concerned with how I was going to explain that I now have a dog when I swore to jesus I'd never ever get a dog. I was legit worried about being such a hypocrite. Consider me your sponsor and hit me up if you ever have these terrifying thoughts again. We can work through this together. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:32:34 GMT -6
I have two friends who we almost exclusively talk via gifs and memes. It's a specialized skill honestly that was honed after countless hours on the internet. Gif>memes> emojis
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Post by shitsngiggles on Apr 12, 2018 7:32:59 GMT -6
I bought a minivan last month (Chrysler Pacifica) and looooove it. This morning on the way to daycare, ds2 told me he loved our van too. I held out as long as I could, but now I wish I would have bought one earlier. I was heavily leaning towards a traverse but the better gas mileage and sliding doors are calling me. I found a honda odyssey touring I'm all over but I always get anxious about another car payment since I just paid my old car off. But it's a 2010 and isn't running reliably so I really need to just go for it. Go for it. The Odyssey was my second choice, but only because every 3rd house in my neighborhood has one and I just couldn't do it. I basically live in Stepford and needed to be slightly different. |
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Post by unheardof on Apr 12, 2018 7:33:50 GMT -6
I read a lot of trashy biker romances on my kindle and I kept getting Harley Davidson ads on my FB feed. Took me a while to put that together.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:33:52 GMT -6
I found it hilarious and so awkward when they asked Zuck if he created Facebook as a way to rate girls (Gross).
He's like nah guys that was my other website.
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Post by unheardof on Apr 12, 2018 7:35:03 GMT -6
I was heavily leaning towards a traverse but the better gas mileage and sliding doors are calling me. I found a honda odyssey touring I'm all over but I always get anxious about another car payment since I just paid my old car off. But it's a 2010 and isn't running reliably so I really need to just go for it. Go for it. The Odyssey was my second choice, but only because every 3rd house in my neighborhood has one and I just couldn't do it. I basically live in Stepford and needed to be slightly different. Ha, everyone around here has the Pacifica! Oh and DS cried when we test drove a Pacifica and I didn't buy it so that was amusing. |
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Post by Rusty Red on Apr 12, 2018 7:42:24 GMT -6
Like I’m really sorry that a charity for sick kids makes you feel bad. 🙄 I post my fundraising link once a week now leading up to my June 3rd race for Ronald McDonald House. Long hair don't care, if it bothers anyone, feel free to block me. Otherwise I'm trying to raise money. Will do the same for the Nationwide Children's half in October. |
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Post by sudokufan on Apr 12, 2018 7:43:00 GMT -6
I like most Facebook ads; at least those are relevant to ME, unlike proboards ads. When I found out I could tweak what Facebook ads think they know about me, I went in and deleted the stupid crap I'd clicked on once and loaded them up with quilting, British mysteries, and Jane Austen, with a side of NPR. Bring it on FB, show me the pretty fabric!
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Post by goldenbird on Apr 12, 2018 7:43:19 GMT -6
Well thanks to this thread I will not be taking a lunch break later. I am now taking a breakfast break, driving to Mickey D's and getting myself some god damn hot cakes and sausage. YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs That was my order before I started into the biscuit/sausage/egg/cheese sandwich & hashbrowns. Hotcakes and sausage platter! |
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Post by mack on Apr 12, 2018 7:43:47 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:44:16 GMT -6
HilarityEnsued , you absolutely CANNOT get a dog. In part because I swore I wouldn’t get a dog (that my H and kids want, but I would take care of) unless you AND Wasabi get dogs first. And I put your name in my conditions because I trust you to never get a dog. It’s all about me, really. I told my boss and a coworker I'd forfeit an entire year's salary if I got a dog. I was drunk at the holiday party but I think it's a legally binding agreement and I cannot afford that kind of dog. Whew! I was pretty sure I could trust you, and you betting a year’s salary on this increases my confidence. |
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Post by wasabi on Apr 12, 2018 7:44:32 GMT -6
Having to explain to this board why I got a dog is most def on my list of why I can never get a dog.
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Post by Cher on Apr 12, 2018 7:46:58 GMT -6
HilarityEnsued I just booked my dog sitter for my Hawaii trip this morning. The Hawaii trip is in 6 months. Because my dogs are old, I would rather they stay in their own home. Therefore, I have to book someone six months out so they can carve time out of their schedule to live with my dogs. For what I’m paying, I could book another Hawaii trip. Just another reason not to get a dog for your mental list (and wasabi ‘s actual list).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:47:38 GMT -6
Related somewhat to the FB and online privacy thing, I actually like targeted marketing. I genuinely prefer that the my internet ads mostly show crap I might actually be interested in. I’ve been looking for light fixtures, and if random company throws their light fixture in my internet face and I fall in love, then they’ve just saved me some (metaphorical) legwork.
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Post by Rusty Red on Apr 12, 2018 7:48:00 GMT -6
My UO is that, even though I'm pretty antsy about online privacy, I could not give half a fuck about whatever data Facebook sold to Cambridge Analytica. Or whoever. Good luck ever getting me to vote for Trump. Plus Facebook doesn't sell my actual data, so who gives a fuck really. I mean we spend so much time online. I go on basically 4 websites, this one included. It wouldn't be hard for essentially anyone to figure out my interests. Spoiler: Food blogs. Home blogs. Talking to you bitches. Reading the NYPost. The end. GDI, HE, you stole mine. I'm basically of the mind that anytime I go on the internet, I'm taking a risk. Data mining happens everywhere we go online. FB didn't do anything different than what thousands of sites do every day. |
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Post by wasabi on Apr 12, 2018 7:51:07 GMT -6
Related somewhat to the FB and online privacy thing, I actually like targeted marketing. I genuinely prefer that the my internet ads mostly show crap I might actually be interested in. I’ve been looking for light fixtures, and if random company throws their light fixture in my internet face and I fall in love, then they’ve just saved me some (metaphorical) legwork. I just wish I could tell mine that I have a ring now so they can move on from that one. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 7:51:17 GMT -6
Speaking of charities and dogs, a lot of local charities need foster homes. It's worth looking into. The one I'm most familiar with pays all their medical costs, you are just responsible for feeding and taking care of their day to day needs. They usually stay on average 4-8 weeks, so you just don't accept one if you know you are going on vacation or what not. But you also can return them any time if there are compatibility issues.
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