Pet Peeves v. u mad?

[alasdairm]

Youtube comments in general

i find, about 8 times out of 10, the comments are better than the video...

alasdair

 

[modern buddha]

^ I agree. Some of the things people come up with... It's too bad there isn't much more room for more comedians.

 

[delta_9]

Oh, I have a good one - People who buy/support homeopathics. It's unbelieable how much money the scam artists who sell this shit make.
People, learn some fucking science please!!

 

[modern buddha]

^

Not really a pet peeve, but those who speak before giving something a try. I agree that most stuff that is sold in homeopathy is pretty much nonsense, but the root of where these ideas originally developed are, in my opinion, sound and accurate.

But then again, that's just the world we live in. Everything is nonsensical and created just to generate money. I think going back to the basics of learning about our bodies is very important in how we choose to live and treat ourselves, including our signs and symptoms of disease.

 

[delta_9]

Yeah I suppose you're right it's not really a pet peeve per se, but I tell ya, I would be upset if I saw this in the medicine cabinet of a friend or family member. They would get quite a talking to
I'm not entirely sure you mean by it's "roots", but if you're talking about the notion of vitalism and water "memory" and such, then no this is certainly not sound and accurate

 

[nooneanymore]

I hate the old out of touch baby boomers at work...

I hate this media obession to try to regard a whole swath of american youth as "entitled," and I hate the term "millennial."

 

[modern buddha]

Yeah I suppose you're right it's not really a pet peeve per se, but I tell ya, I would be upset if I saw this in the medicine cabinet of a friend or family member. They would get quite a talking to
I'm not entirely sure you mean by it's "roots", but if you're talking about the notion of vitalism and water "memory" and such, then no this is certainly not sound and accurate

Well, in all honesty, where do you think "cranberry extract" got its place in our society from? Cranberries have been known to help clear UTIs and other urinary issues. The root is in the cranberry itself. That is what I mean by its roots. The root of where we found those healing properties lies with the cranberry.

Do I believe rubbing oregano leaves will cure cancer? Definitely not. Do I believe that most of the smaller problems we see today (such as skin problems, digestive issues or migraine headaches) are an imbalance in the human body, which can be helped by something in nature? I sure do. I think, if we were to cut the amount of medications we take in half and learn other ways of dealing with our imbalances through nature that we would become a more healthy, physically and mentally stable society.

I'm not quite sure the ideas that go behind "water memory", but I can't be sure I believe that, either. Some people just think of quackie ideas from time to time.

What about meditation or accupuncture/accupressure? What do you think of those ideas and their effects on the body?

 

[delta_9]

I want to aplogize up front as I'm about to go off topic here. If it's absolutely necessary, remove this post. However, I feel I should clear this up.

I think you misunderstand what homeopathy is. Homeopathy does not simply equal natural, and cranberry extract is not homeopathy. I don't want to bore you with a lenghty explanation(nor do I want to derail this thread much more), but essentially homeopathy takes some subtance, mixes it with water, and dilutes it hundreds of times its original volume, often to the point that there isn't a single active molecule left in the final solution.(avagadro's constant proves this) Homeopaths claim the water they diluted this substance with holds onto some "memory" or "life force" of the substance. It's an absolute scam.

As much as I acknowledge wikipedia as being a rather lackluster source of information, their page on homeopathy is actually a decent read, and I encourage you to check it out when you have time. It will certainly explain this absurb practice better than I can.

Also, my apologies if I have the wrong impression about your underdstanding. Because of the way you worded the post, I got the impression that you think homeopathy = natural. This is not at all an uncommon belief, so please don't think I'm bashing on you or anything. I just think this is a misconception that needs to be corrected when it can be, and I think the whole notion/practice of homeopathy is antiquated and simply needs to die.

What about meditation or accupuncture/accupressure? What do you think of those ideas and their effects on the body?

I think they are entirely legitimate and have been demonstrated time and again to have beneficial effects on the body-mind when used properly. I have never questioned the value and efficacy of something like meditation.

 

[alasdairm]

^ no worries.

in my experience, many pet peeves are grounded in ignorance and, rather than learn and move on, may of the peeved would rather stay ignorant and have something to rant about

alasdair

 

[StarOceanHouse]

Jersey barriers:

I hate it when jersey barriers are placed too close to the outermost or innermost lane. Driving right next to them makes me extremely nervous. It just feels like I have to drive with extreme caution to prevent myself from crashing into them. So most of the time I'll just switch lanes just to avoid being next to them. But one time I was on a road with one lane and a jersey barrier on each side. It freaked me out so I ended up driving well below the speed limit.

 

[modern buddha]

I want to aplogize up front as I'm about to go off topic here. If it's absolutely necessary, remove this post. However, I feel I should clear this up.

I think you misunderstand what homeopathy is. Homeopathy does not simply equal natural, and cranberry extract is not homeopathy. I don't want to bore you with a lenghty explanation(nor do I want to derail this thread much more), but essentially homeopathy takes some subtance, mixes it with water, and dilutes it hundreds of times its original volume, often to the point that there isn't a single active molecule left in the final solution.(avagadro's constant proves this) Homeopaths claim the water they diluted this substance with holds onto some "memory" or "life force" of the substance. It's an absolute scam.

As much as I acknowledge wikipedia as being a rather lackluster source of information, their page on homeopathy is actually a decent read, and I encourage you to check it out when you have time. It will certainly explain this absurb practice better than I can.

Also, my apologies if I have the wrong impression about your underdstanding. Because of the way you worded the post, I got the impression that you think homeopathy = natural. This is not at all an uncommon belief, so please don't think I'm bashing on you or anything. I just think this is a misconception that needs to be corrected when it can be, and I think the whole notion/practice of homeopathy is antiquated and simply needs to die.
I think they are entirely legitimate and have been demonstrated time and again to have beneficial effects on the body-mind when used properly. I have never questioned the value and efficacy of something like meditation.

Ah, I must be mistaking "homeopathy" with "alternative health". I mean alternative health or natural healing in that regard. I'm sure that helps clear things up. I figured the two words were interchangeable, since I've only heard as much.

No, I don't believe in homeopathy, then. It's not a pet peeve of mine, of course. Everyone is free to believe what they wish.

 

[delta_9]

Sometimes I feel like I come off too harsh when I'm only trying to be matter-of-fact and not at all confrontational. I'm glad you didn't get this vibe (at least I hope not) :D

Everyone is free to believe what they wish.

Yes, I feel this way in general as well, and I suppose I should be more accepting of this sort of stuff. I just get upset when I see people who are actually looking for real help being taken advantage of.

I thought of another thing that kinda irks me. When you send someone a PM fully expecting a reply and they never end up replying to you It dosen't have to be super long but at least acknowledge. Although I guess people have different settings? I have mine set so that little window pops up when I get a PM. Maybe other people don't have this setting and simply don't see the PM? I admit that my attention would very rarely be drawn to the "notifications" menu in the upper right if I did not have my PM settings the way they are.

 

[modern buddha]

^ Hahaha, I notice my "notifications" drop-down menu perfectly fine. No pop-up needed.

As for why they are not responding: it's easy to forget that we are on a site where drug users come for harm reduction tips or just to hang out (or, sometimes, spam or try to get drugs). The ability to completely overlook or forget a conversation is overwhelming while on substances.

 

[michael]

sometimes it takes me days and days to notice a notification.

 

[Busty St Clare]

But one time I was on a road with one lane and a jersey barrier on each side. It freaked me out so I ended up driving well below the speed limit.

Oh this is a pet peeve of mine. You would have felt the raw power of my horn my dear. I don't speed (never had so much as a parking ticket in over 20yrs of driving) but I do like to drive at the speed limit. If you can't drive next to a barrier (or truck) and you can't parallel park, please hand your licence back.

 

[addictivepersona]

Oh this is a pet peeve of mine. You would have felt the raw power of my horn my dear. I don't speed (never had so much as a parking ticket in over 20yrs of driving) but I do like to drive at the speed limit. If you can't drive next to a barrier (or truck) and you can't parallel park, please hand your licence back.

What about people who live in areas where parallel parking isn't needed after passing that pesky portion of the road test?

I can parallel park--Not as quickly or as well as most people since I take extra care to not hit the other cars, but I can do it and not end up a foot away from the curb. ;) Just for the record.

The town I live in doesn't require you know how to parallel park as long as you avoid the more touristy areas on Saturdays and holidays.

 

[modern buddha]

Oh this is a pet peeve of mine. You would have felt the raw power of my horn my dear. I don't speed (never had so much as a parking ticket in over 20yrs of driving) but I do like to drive at the speed limit. If you can't drive next to a barrier (or truck) and you can't parallel park, please hand your licence back.

He never said he couldn't drive next to a barrier. He just said he slows down significantly. It's common sense that when you get to a point where traffic backs up, everyone slows down so that no one gets frisky or stupid. You can't expect traffic to move at 45 mph (or ___ kph) when it suddenly shrinks to one lane of traffic or claustrophobia hits with that Jersey barrier. I would have slowed down even more, tempting you to run into me. You can give me the finger all you want, bucky.

What about people who live in areas where parallel parking isn't needed after passing that pesky portion of the road test?

I can parallel park--Not as quickly or as well as most people since I take extra care to not hit the other cars, but I can do it and not end up a foot away from the curb. ;) Just for the record.

The town I live in doesn't require you know how to parallel park as long as you avoid the more touristy areas on Saturdays and holidays.

This is EXTREMELY lame.

 

[delta_9]

^ Hahaha, I notice my "notifications" drop-down menu perfectly fine. No pop-up needed.

As for why they are not responding: it's easy to forget that we are on a site where drug users come for harm reduction tips or just to hang out (or, sometimes, spam or try to get drugs). The ability to completely overlook or forget a conversation is overwhelming while on substances.

Yeah I know but still

45 mph (or ___ kph)

Lol you reminded me of another pet peeve. I don't like when people are too lazy to look up these simple conversions. You have the internet right fucking there

I hate those barries too btw. I also hate when I'm on the highway and a truck is driving on my side(or god forbid both sides). I just feel like their closing in on me and I get claustrophobic. I've never been in this position but I can't imagine how I would feel if I was completely boxed in on all 4 sides by trucks, like if I somehow got caught between a convoy or something.

 

[StarOceanHouse]

Busty, you would have slowed down too. Those barriers were placed at a 45 degree turn. Plus, I wasn't the only car that slowed down significantly. In fact, I was probably driving the speed limit for that area since those barriers were placed near a construction zone.

 

[Busty St Clare]

If you are driving the speed limit (or slow due to conditions such as heavy rain/snow) thats fine, I'm not a psychopath, but slowing down because you get claustrophobic is a mental illness. You are sitting in a car, it's space does not change.

What about people who live in areas where parallel parking isn't needed after passing that pesky portion of the road test?

I can parallel park--Not as quickly or as well as most people since I take extra care to not hit the other cars, but I can do it and not end up a foot away from the curb. ;) Just for the record.

The town I live in doesn't require you know how to parallel park as long as you avoid the more touristy areas on Saturdays and holidays.

Do you live in Hazzard County by any chance?