GreatWhiteNorth

Wait - you got a license to swim? That's cool. At least for me but seems like your parents weren't as big of fans.

"/s" So 285 lbs/s = 285# per second. Isn't force or torque. Google tells me it's "mass flow rate." Sounds more like a big guy doing slow jumping jacks.

Really good post. In a time when so many of us are at each other's throats about our current politics- it's good to view the US from such an important historical perspective. And no better time than today.

You post as if you're an expert. Would be interested in hearing your insight... Say more.

"Haha, nice try"? Wake up. Twitter changed policy. What you're referring to is the past. Snap out of it. "Following" and leaving PM's? Neither is happening, you weirdo.

I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that. But do tell more - what are the things that scare you the most? Be specific.

Others have beat me to it, The "value of a college degree" is still very high compared to the investment. For the Ivy's and other institutions in that orbit, it's a relatively quick payback and, potentially, then some. As the orbit decreases in size, the payback isn't always as quick or obvious. They won't get the consistent 'best and brightest' like the top tier and that is reflected later. It gets bumpy in the middle, because the lack of top talent leads to more of a roll-the-dice payback. Some do much better than others. Just like wrestling. ... and then there's the below-middle tier. The value of these degrees isn't particularly high. Won't necessarily put you ahead "out of the gate." But kids can star here, too.

If you have something to add to the conversation - it would be welcomed by all. But posting someone else's twitter "post" is super weak... like brain dead weak. If you like someone else's post, read it - learn from it - then post what you've learned in your own words, as you, with your own thoughts. Be original, use your voice. That's why we're here. Nobody comes here to read twitter posts. They would go to twitter for that garbage.

No, zip, zero, not at all. It is over and done.

Ahhh - so the point is that a 40+ billion cloud company is "hard" to run? I'm not at all sure who could be 'surprised' by that. The answer = absolutely nobody.

The DDoS service attacks? Like the ones that attack every internet service worldwide regularlyy? Yes. That is part of providing a public internet service - dealing with it is a cost just like electricity. Can't do business online without it. BUT slow down on the 'our own government organizations' part - I hope you aren't implying any of our government agencies are attacking Twitter. That would be crazy talk. (Like, seriously tin hat, cabin in the woods, bat shit crazy.)

Character "flaw" or character "weakness" - tomato, tomahto. I do agree managing an economy, defense, and foreign policy is very important. And we had the Republic majority Senate there doing those very things... while Trump golfed, got his hair done, had his face sprayed orange, organized re-election rallies, and watched morning TV news programs while sending angry Tweets. He did sign everything the Rep's sent his way, even if he didn't remotely understand most of it. Because he didn't bother to read any of the executive reports that were sent to the desk of the President. But if that's what some want in the leader of the free world - then he is their guy. Me? I'd vote for a Republican over Biden. But he'd have to be an actual leader, not just an orange turd pretender,

Answer = No taste benefit from BBQ the ENTIRE cook. As others have mentioned, the meat doesn't benefit from smoke much after the first hour or so. After that, you're basically just cooking with heat. Which is easily duplicated in an oven (and usually more accurately.) The thing is - if you're someplace hot, many would prefer to keep the cook going outside to keep the house cool. Not so much about the meat, but about the comfort in the house. In winter, I finish pork butts inside on a regular basis. Hours of even cooking, and extra warmth in the house. Win-Win.

... or maybe not if you (wisely) choose to not use the past as a guarantee for the future. Your take here is small in scope. Think decades further ahead.

... but that one dummy who steals secret documents. He fits the bill to a "T".

... I'm not usually a name caller - wouldn't call you those things.

All press is good press... and it is a whole lotta press. Seems like Bud Lite team has all you folks beat.

Speaking of correctness, your sig was "Don't work here no more ... either. " Is that still correct?

Because the references were ridiculously stupid? Seems like a weak strategy - to post stupid references from Twitter to "burn up" others here. Dunno, maybe better to not post Twitter garbage here. But you be you.

Nope, Trump tape is as real as they get. Looks bad for the big, fat, orange dummy who thinks sharing top-secret documents is OK.

BIG was one of my favorite posters. Granted - it was probably because he and I would fight tooth and nail over silly things like his infatuation with Troy Nickerson. Gotta like the fight. Turned out he was right. I missed any anti-girl stuff. Maybe I just didn't see it or catch it. The TWT forums turned into complete garbage after Schlottke passed.

I do like some of the ideas you've put out: Parenting - Yes, accountability norms should be brought back. Children shouldn't be allowed to misbehave with parental support. Internet Behavior - Yes, accountability for bad behavior on the internet should exist. Gun Crime - Yes, more severe punishments for those that commit crimes with guns. Parenting x2 - Holding parents accountable for their kids' actions seems like a good idea. The problem with these ideas is... Start an individual thread with each one, because each is so complicated that we couldn't possibly discuss all of them in the same thread with any semblance of order. It would be a mess. Oh, and the second problem is that, once you've started individual threads - that nobody will participate in those discussions. That may be the WORST of all the problems we face today. When we are actually able to dial it in to getting to solutions, people realize that participating is difficult and will take time and effort - and that they won't be able to cast around hurtful 'zingers' that give them immediate satisfaction (without accomplishing anything, of course.) And they'll pass. None of our over-hyped social media lends itself to any type of problem solving. It isn't in the 'solution' game, it's squarely in the 'complaining' game. Why so many young people seem to think its the future of communication isn't beyond me - it's because they are young, and don't know any better.

Do not approve - then maybe contact him directly for some stern discussion.

That is true - tragedy is the fuel that runs so many narratives. The same practice is used by all parties, all the time, without remorse. Unfortunately, that is the current, horrible political landscape. Why? Because it works. Even around here, see posts about "think of the children" as a way for posters to push their politics. Same crap - not about children, just more politics. Next question would seem to be "why does it work?" ... because so many of us tend to be honest and compassionate. The snakes take advantage of that all day long.

Sounds like you and Bernie are at odds. You being more "guns-for-everyone", and he being more "no-guns-for-crazies." Hmm.. seems like there is middle ground here. Which might be a sensible approach if we're looking to improve.