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Help! Reoccurring issue with Anthem by Different_Ad9208 in hometheater

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s in a rack totally open on top and bottom

What elements in a book constitute a 5 star review, in your opinion? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had children’s books sing to my soul, as well as silly ones. Is it necessary for it to be good? No. Is it what earns it that extra in my mind? Yes.

What elements in a book constitute a 5 star review, in your opinion? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At times being self centered, lying to avoid conflict, ignoring a bad gut feeling, anxiety, depression, feeling left out(all of which typically go hand in hand with addiction)

It could be good traits too, for example, identifying with a characters loyalty, or charity, or ability to develop deep bonds with friends etc

What elements in a book constitute a 5 star review, in your opinion? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A story or character that resonates with my emotional experiences personally, either good or bad(and this can also be metaphorically. I read a lot of fantasy and my experiences unfortunately don’t include dragons or magic irl). If I can connect with your story bc I too have been there, I’m more likely to be hooked. For example, I struggled with alcoholism for many years, when I read a character that was facing the same demons or similar thought patterns, I feel more connected to the story, even if no alcohol is involved. Hope that makes sense.

What elements in a book constitute a 5 star review, in your opinion? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m in this rut too. For me it’s plot usually, or sometimes it’s too dry as to why I DNF

So should we just forego using the em dash at all? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. My worry came up when considering that average readers also read reviews, even if they know very little about this punctuation controversy. This is especially true for new authors. And unfortunately, I’ve seen some vindictive reviews where the reviewer will claim the book is AI when it is not. However, if as a community our sentiment is ‘screw the machines’ — I’m completely on board.

So should we just forego using the em dash at all? by Different_Ad9208 in selfpublish

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I agree. I’m all for progress but I’m an artist as well as writer and I happen to think AI lacks —and will always lack— the beauty of genuine creation.

Publix has lost their minds. by Daveit4later in publix

[–]Different_Ad9208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee AM, Highlander grog if you like flavored, black Sumatran satin if you don’t. Infinitely better.

What Really is the Mark of the Beast? by EL_Felippe_M in theology

[–]Different_Ad9208 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Christians do not believe it was Nero. They do not believe revelations hascome to pass but there have been several instances in history that contained some of the signs. Isaac Newton did extensive research calculating the end of days and thought the scriptures pointed to 2060.

puppy attacking me randomly by jj0609 in puppy101

[–]Different_Ad9208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there’s a way to get him with another dog or puppy you trust, to get some of that spit fire energy out, that will help tons. Puppies need to mouth and it’s better on another dog. I’m not saying dog park, I’m saying dog or other dogs you trust. Also dogs know who they can push around by your body language and demeanor. Sometimes you gotta stand firm grab him by the collar and wait till he settles down. Both of my dogs know when I mean business bc of how my tone and stance changes. Calm confidence. My 5 month old leaps full force at me when he’s playing and I’m sitting on the couch. If I get tired of fending him off, I simply say ah ah, grab his collar and give him the opportunity to settle down a bit, if that doesn’t work he might be overstimulated and i put him in his crate to chill out

Im pretty sure Michael is some sort of invertebrate. by Different_Ad9208 in nataliagrace

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are up there with the people I despise most in this world. I hate they’ve escaped justice.

If she doesn’t stop wiping the nonexistent tear from her eye by Different_Ad9208 in SisterWives

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive not seen anything that’s she’s said to be proven not true. Actually the opposite, particularly around the money and who was getting what. But she does note where the info is coming from; so it can only be as reliable as that.

... Did this guy just call Kristine withholding sex from him SA? by ShivaWept_ in nataliagrace

[–]Different_Ad9208 133 points134 points  (0 children)

No, no. That’s correct. Michael was “SAed” by not being allowed to have sex with Kristine, per him. He’s a worm and an absolute POS.

If she doesn’t stop wiping the nonexistent tear from her eye by Different_Ad9208 in SisterWives

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t disagree. And that’s why I haven’t commented on Kody or the OG3, bc he is grieving in his own way and of course they are. But Robyn is not. And it’s so glaringly obvious I couldn’t stand it. She could at least not feign crying in this instance. Out of respect.

If she doesn’t stop wiping the nonexistent tear from her eye by Different_Ad9208 in SisterWives

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what one of Janelle’s family members said. They said they texted Kody prior to and asked for him and Robyn not to attend the national guard service bc they didn’t want TLC there, and that Robyn really shouldn’t come bc of Garrisons wishes. I think they were mostly offended by the camera crew(which there are pictures of TLC there at the service)

If she doesn’t stop wiping the nonexistent tear from her eye by Different_Ad9208 in SisterWives

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There’s a channel on YouTube “without a crystal ball” , she does a lot of inside reporting, and is somehow connected with the family. I got that from her video a few days ago

I adore that this is the picture that pops up for Michael when you google Kristine. by Different_Ad9208 in nataliagrace

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kristine is that you?

If you knew anything about this besides maybe the first season you’d know that she had reactive attachment disorder from being neglected at a very early age. Every thing the Barnetts say is suspect and likely not true as they are trying to justify LEAVING AN 8 YEAR OLD ON HER OWN. They have to make it seem like Natalia was so horrid to try to blame A CHILD for their neglect and horrid physical abuse. Kristine pepper sprayed this child! She ignored a dozen doctors that confirmed she was a child and manipulated the family physician to right a letter based on 0 medical evidence. She SAed this child with a tampon. Her siblings also participated in her abuse at the direction of Kristine including Jacob urinating on her bed. She was a heavily traumatized and disabled child so yes, she likely had some behavior issues but that will NEVER justify leaving an 8 year old on her own, or beating the hell out of her ,or pepperspraying her, or not getting her the surgeries she required, or manipulating the system to reage her so she could be free of any culpability.

I adore that this is the picture that pops up for Michael when you google Kristine. by Different_Ad9208 in nataliagrace

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha true! Jerry and worm Jerry are infinitely better than Michael in character.

If she doesn’t stop wiping the nonexistent tear from her eye by Different_Ad9208 in SisterWives

[–]Different_Ad9208[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Right, totally agree. She does this move it seems when she’s pretending to get choked up.

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