My passion for the subject of prepping and survival has for more than 70 years (71.7 years to be exact) has been very high. Maybe too high. Clearly my passion for the subject of prepping keeps getting me in trouble on internet forums.
NOTICE: I am going to try to not post much in this prepping section, going forward.
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I open my mouth and get in trouble. Lol
When you’re done… I’m done.
You better stay… I don’t want to leave.
When you’re done… I’m done.
You better stay… I don’t want to leave.
cant have nothing anymore that somebody wants to crap on it cause they just cant walk by it and leave it alone.
they need a fence post !!!
they need a fence post !!!
Don't get discouraged fella- Resistance is a feature not a fault.
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This happens to these forums every time an election comes along.
The content shifts to politics, the Russian trolls invade, people get argumentative and the stirrers feel like they have a license to annoy.
Politics is a poison.
I don't blame anyone for yearning for 6 November 2024.
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.....and the head of Hamas just got smoked....in Tehran......making the escalation of the war in the Middle East inevitable.
I bet the DEFCON just got kicked up a notch.
Hezbollah will probably start firing many of their 150,000 missiles at Israel.
I bet the DEFCON just got kicked up a notch.
Hezbollah will probably start firing many of their 150,000 missiles at Israel.
Srsly - PLEASE DON'T LET THE BAH-HUMBUGS GETCHA DOWN, CAP'N... Some of us Still wanna 'pay attention in Class'..
jd
I would hate for you to stop, but if you would perhaps just try to celebrate each persons level of prep and as hard as it is not try to get them to "smarten up" I too have things that irritate me, and I really have to bite my tongue some days.
I really appreciate your level of knowledge when it comes to prepping. This forum is full of members who are really advanced at prepping, some know a bit about prepping, and others don't know anything about prepping. That is the beauty of this forum. We are all in here to learn, share ideas, and become better preppers.
My frustration is that I apparently & foolishly assumed this was about 'Prepping". Seems some utilize this section to attack the very "concept" of prepping. I view prepping as moving forward, actually getting better prepared. However, there are those few who aspire to encourage members to not Prepare or Prepare LESS or find "FAULT" in nearly all suggestions.
In the end, while I care deeply about "prepping" and "survival" I don't need the grief that a few bring to this forum section. Just my personal opinion, I feel it is "evil" sadistic and cruel to discourage members to prepare.
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That is not what I meant any journey takes step, some are different and in different lane, you can't teach advanced algebra to a grade 1 class.
I have "NO" quarrel with you. I appreciate and enjoy "all" your contributions.
I was once given some quality advice: "Give no one the power to make you feel or act any certain way, retain that power within yourself always. If you do this, you will achieve a level of peace, control and contentment very few other people will."
Then he sentenced me to 3 days in juvenile detention and 6 months probation. Still, the advice stuck with me.
Then he sentenced me to 3 days in juvenile detention and 6 months probation. Still, the advice stuck with me.
It took me a while to figure this out, on the other forum that I never visit anymore, but the general rule should be to not post anything negative. If I was to share my favorite item/brand/activity/whatever obviously others will have a different opinion but some may be currently on the fence and may appreciate the advice. However, those that oppose my opinion should either scroll on to another thread or constructively explain their differences.
Being argumentative is not helpful to anyone, and some people may ignore the so called "good advice" simply because of the way it was presented.
@Sourdough maybe use the IGNORE feature in your account settings so you wont see their BS in the future. Others may see it but they too can choose to ignore if they desire. I am aware, on another forum, of one person that was ignored by so many their comments were rarely seen or replied to and occasionally someone out of the loop would mention this and the others would explain they have that person on ignore and can't see the post in question.
Being argumentative is not helpful to anyone, and some people may ignore the so called "good advice" simply because of the way it was presented.
@Sourdough maybe use the IGNORE feature in your account settings so you wont see their BS in the future. Others may see it but they too can choose to ignore if they desire. I am aware, on another forum, of one person that was ignored by so many their comments were rarely seen or replied to and occasionally someone out of the loop would mention this and the others would explain they have that person on ignore and can't see the post in question.
My passion on the subject of money management tends to bore people & I've never understood why. I guess we all have our favorite subjects.
That hits the nail squarely on the head, we all have our passion, I can think of a perfect example for me, My pedal powered bucking chain saw. , I thought that any wood heating prepper or homesteader would be all excited and want one, got lots of likes but no real how do I build one questions.
I wonder if I put everyone on ignore if the forum will look like only the forum monitors and I survived the apocalypse and they are just holding out until they have a good reason to ban me?
I think that most people don't "build" anymore, they buy. I know that I'm not handy with things I try to do. It's a win, win if I build something that doesn't fall down & works. It's just a win if when I'm through I'm not bleeding. But here's the good news, my wife used to get faint at the sight of blood. After all these years with me it doesn't bother her any more. If I had $100 for every time she has asked me "how did you do that" & point to a blood stream somewhere on me I'd go out & buy a new car! BTW I never know how the heck I did whatever it was.
I do think blocking those who prod us could make for a more enjoyable experience. I would like to encourage you to please stick around and post. I don't always "get" what you are alluding to, but I guess I figure it's not in my wheelhouse at the moment and move on rather than stirrin' the pot so to speak.
I totally agree with this comment.
I have enjoyed your knowledge.
Just as I do several others.
I would hate to see you not share your knowledge.
But I also feel this way with several others.
Some of the others, posters I don't even read, I don't have them on ignore, I just scroll on by.
Several are really really close to the ignore feature.
And I think some people who would be surprised who is on my short list.
Stick around SD. Some of the stuff you post don't particularly apply to my current situation right now. But I still read and try to learn something from your post. Same with stuff others post. We can't all do everything, but most all of us try and do what we can
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The ignore option let's you filter your feed. It is a button that is there to push if you choose.
Ben
I dislike the ignore function. I think its a way to shelter ourselves from opposition. A forum section dedicated to a particular subject is already enough of an echochamber- and if you care about the validity of an idea it should be open to all challenges. Furthurmore- if you care about any of the other posters or lurkers it's worth keeping an eye out for those who might lead them astray- especially concerning topics that revolve around survival. The ignore function prevents you from properly challenging false/fallacious ideas which more frequently tend to come from those people one might ignore.
I understand why someone would want to use the ignore button, I just disagree with it.
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I understand why someone would want to use the ignore button, I just disagree with it.
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I have never put anyone on ignore......but I do actively ignore posters who I have seen repeatedly troll survivalists for their own sick amusement (or is it to soothe their insecurities?).
I also assess that some posters are just trying to get the triggers they need to repeat their normalcy biased rants.
I try not to provide those triggers.
Not everything merits a response- but vigilance is a virtue.
I have considered deleting my account here, a lot of unproductive posting going on makes reading new posts cause one to waste time filtering through the BS, not to mention people attacking others for their opinions. I just don't post any more (this will most likely be my last post since I will probably receive some reply about being wrong about something) and the times I stop by to read are dwindling so I guess my days here are numbered. At my place we will keep freeze drying our meat from our animals and our garden harvests, i don't think our freeze dryer has stopped for more than a 12 hour period over the last 9-12 months (excluding vacations).
Whatever you decide Sourdough I do wish you the best!
