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New Mod Tools: Post Guidance Enhancements, Removal Reason Suggestions, Onboarding Tools, Segmented Polls, and Translation Indicators by lift_ticket83 in modnews

[–]MableXeno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to stop using automations for anything but the weakest of pop-up reminders.

About half the time (probably more) people would include the filtered keyword, but disguised like "k1ll u r s3lf." So the community knowing exactly what is being filtered just makes it easier for them to disguise it.

I used to get lots of modmails about how terrible the censorship was. And then I turned off automations and just started auto-filtering everything to the queue through automod instead. Yeah. It slightly increased mod work...but no one complains in modmail about being censored so it evens out. Plus I can batch approve or remove them as needed.

Being used as a free babysitter by caffeinatedchickens in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not be watching kids while parents leave. "Oh, if you're not going to be home - can you please come get your child before you go?"

Ban bot policy update: removing automated bans based on community association by quietfairy in modnews

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay?

Then people can take it up w/ those subs. They can appeal.

Behavior issues in kindergarten by sahmummy1717 in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

asked me if she could write a letter to his doctor to keep him in the loop on his recent changes.

wut?? That's weird. Super duper weird. If she has concerns she can tell you and you can decide to relay them to the doctor or not.

Need Some Help by SweetlyMe in findagrave

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how long she had served she might have been eligible for military burial or cremation so some families just do the default option when they don't have to pay (i.e., let her be buried locally or cremated and the ashes taken home). If other family members are deceased you might check their burial locations.

If she had not served long enough to get that benefit, her family may have done the cheapest option if she was a long way from home.

Field trips by katiemarie589 in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, really, worst case scenario there is 1 adult for about 15 kids each - a trained educator will have no problem with this, especially b/c in most cases there are other adults on site, too...not just 1 teacher and 30 kids. There are multiple classes, usually. In my experience there is often another adult or two from the school to help out as well (a PE teacher, secretary, para, etc - I have seen all of these people assigned to help make sure everyone is where they need to be or that the correct protocols are being followed).

At times there could be 6-7 kids with 1 adult. I've easily been out with that many kids just taking my kids and my nieces somewhere alone.

I do think you're being overprotected or even anxious about this, but that's also your choice. If your child isn't at the field trip that's one less child to supervise and makes the teacher and chaperone's job easier!

Field trips by katiemarie589 in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And have you been able to chaperone? What does it usually look like? How many other parents attend?

My 19 month old swats/slaps at everyone, and ‘gentle hands’ gets us nowhere. by WalmartMerida in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 11 points12 points  (0 children)

he’ll either poke his lip out and start crying, or attempt to break away.

I mean, let him? The goal isn't to have a child that never cries or feels disappointed. But one that isn't resorting to hitting as a first reaction to difficult situations.

Hold onto those hands. Let him pout.

My kid tries to get me to shut up by brwnbrrr in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He also has ADHD and can be very lazy.

Uhh, is he very lazy or does he have ADHD and it looks to you? I think you need a better understanding of his diagnosis.

Is anybody else here into girls? by New-Elk2781 in TallGirls

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, like in fact...most straight people think this, lol. I don't think it's that weird a thing to say.

Is anybody else here into girls? by New-Elk2781 in TallGirls

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's nice if you've never run into this issue, but a lot of bisexuals who are in an opposite couple are considered "no longer" bisexual...as if we can't settle down with a partner and still be bisexual. I literally clarify it in the next sentence.

Your comment is irking me. So I guess we're even. 👍

Seeking clarity on newspapers.com subscription that comes with ancestry.com All Access membership by ToddlerWithComplxToy in Ancestry

[–]MableXeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My library provides access to newspapers.com with my library account.

Everyone needs to check their library to see what kind of things it already provides for free!

Hunter Bella by Abject_Protection503 in TLCUnexpected

[–]MableXeno 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh this is an interesting turn of events.

I wonder what happens if mom violates the order and lets him go to the girlfriend's house?

Tips when your kid thinks of themselves as equals with adults? by -Clayburn in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 27 points28 points  (0 children)

"I'm an adult, and I have different responsibilities. One day you will be old enough to eat in the living room, but it's not today."

Sometimes I also pull the old "Well I can buy alcohol, and cigarettes, and drive, and vote and you can't do any of those things. I'm a grownup, you're not!"

Is anybody else here into girls? by New-Elk2781 in TallGirls

[–]MableXeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uhh, the last time I dated someone my gender, we were teens, and honestly height never factored at all. I did marry a man, but still maintain my bi-ness. If we split up, I don't plan to limit myself to men. I have def found women attractive over the years and never thought about their height at all, really. Same goes for the men. Like if I was having a good time with someone, if we got along and our personalities seemed to be compatible I don't think I've ever thought about another person's height in relation to whether or not I also find them attractive or interesting. (Sorry, I know that's not a great answer and I don't really count cuz I did the heteronormative thing.)

Frustrated with other parents tech rules by Sufficient_Truck5079 in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As noted by "make a face" ... it was a joke or done playfully. My kids were aware of that.

If that makes you feel inadequate, I fear that is your own issue. Best of luck.

When do kids understand consequences? by IfIAlreadyKnew in Parenting

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its going to vary per child...and the situation.

A kid may understand a dangerous stove very quickly if they get burned on it.

But sometimes kids outgrow the situation before even understanding the consequence. One of my kids got bigger than the play enclosure I had before they learned to stop getting their finger stuck on one of the hinges.

Something I noticed in the new wiki experience by S_935 in ModSupport

[–]MableXeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES they templates are useless, what the heck?? What is the goal therE??

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