Your reading of that rejection is spot on! It was immature and unprofessional. You might ask yourself if you wish to remain in such an environment.

To your question; Consider the duck… Imagine the droplets of water on it’s back as troubles and difficult situations it’s carrying. Then watch as the droplets slip right off.

These situations are not reflections of you, they’re just situations in which you happen to be immersed.

Regarding Joplin: I don’t know what you mean by callouts, but it does have a plug-in system. Perhaps there is one containing what you need?

If not, and it’s not beyond your skill set, you could build it yourself.

That looks comfy, and I like the cutout for the coccyx.

Do you need something specialized?

I was hoping for a story.

Mine is a front end for hosted services. Nextcloud, jitsi, and the like.

I want to be the owner. <— see the period there?

Don’t you DARE speak French in France unless you’re a native speaker!

That country is the reverse complaint put forth in this thread.

Does the USA have an official language?

“No English” can be interpreted many ways. A few examples might be: “It’s really hard to learn, I’ve tried and I just can’t get it!” “I don’t make enough money to take lessons, and I don’t know anyone who will teach me. Will you?” “I’ve learned some English, but I feel nervous speaking to strangers.”

I suppose “I refuse” is possible. I assume people with such an attitude are in the minority (I’m an optimist).

still refuse to learn a single word of English

Do they say this out loud?

Still and all, USA has no national language.

This. 25 years later, I love her more than ever.

Moral of the story: no clue. But sexiness was absolutely NOT the magic bullet.

Getting out and actually doing something useful and productive can help you view the world in a different way. Be a part of the things that are good about the world.

Volunteer Be with good people

And therapy.

IRC!!

No, but you brought back another memory! Star Control. I’m going to have to check it out. Thanks!

I’m beginning to think the game i was wondering about is a fever dream.

For years I’ve played bzflag. It’s a 3d tank battle game with a variety of play methods (capture the flag, soccer, -em-up, etc).

Other than this, there was once some kind of space opera with combat, politics, and other game functions. I can’t remember the name now.

Excellent post. Thank you!

If you believe everyone is human equally:

If you had the same genetics and upbringing as that “bad hombre” , you’d make the same choices.

IRC.

Doesn’t everyone?