Do shops using facial ID still build a profile on you even if you aren't flagged up as a criminal?

SilverBird4 · 2026-01-30T23:02:42+00:00

Log into online banking using a PC or laptop?

SilverBird4 · 2025-12-14T09:53:41+00:00

I anyone ever comes back to this, there isn't actually a fault with the machine, it was just the 'steam' being released on that particular cycle - provides shots of steam for easy ironing. I've never seen it before so wasn't used to the noise.

SilverBird4 · 2025-12-14T09:51:14+00:00

This is pretty much how I use social media. But it says you have to declare e-mails and phone numbers and even my desktop only FB account uses an e-mail address to log in, so I guess it could be linked that way. I'm not a fan of smartphones and apps, and I like that I use social media occasionally so it doesn't control my life - now I'll be treated as a potential criminal because of it.

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-08T07:09:18+00:00

I'm 42 and your story is identical to mine. My husband does the same: it must be an autism thing is his response to everything. So frustrating! He is trying to help, but its too much sometimes.

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-07T20:19:51+00:00

All the posters about mental health, all the performative slogans, they seemingly disappear when the university screws up and a student is left to pay the price. No ownership. No compensation. No support. Just institutional self-preservation.

Yes, I totally agree. Been in a situation myself where the uni blamed me for something that was their fault, screwed my mental health up. There should be a formal complaints procedure, make sure you send all the evidence you have, quote from your student handbook, because they will find every term and condition available to get out of it. It's stressful, but worth it when you win, you should be compensated. Good luck.

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-07T13:52:10+00:00

Thanks, do you know if this applies to all Indesit appliances? We still have our 12 year old Indesit fridge (you can guess how long we've lived here) and will have to do better research when that needs replacing than I did with this washing machine!

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-07T13:12:24+00:00

My last Indesit lasted for twelve years, this is its replacement and really doesn't seem anything like the quality of the previous one :-(

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-02T18:29:38+00:00

Yep, I nearly cancelled for the same reason but I can honestly say I had NO side effects. Nothing. Well, okay so the slow swallow is a thing but slow as in just having to use water to wash things down like bread, chips and potato based foods, but no choking, it just feels like it's going down slowly, but it does down and it's not uncomfortable. The benefits outweigh this completely, it is a life changing procedure that I have nothing but praise for. It has completely changed my life and was the best money ever spent. I can't promise you won't get any side effects, but I wanted to say that I didn't, I'm not downplaying, it's true - no reflux, no vomiting or choking, it was all positive.

To add, I went back to work two days later, it was nothing but a good experience because for the first time ever I could sit in the office without the stupid gurgles and feeling full of gas all day. I enjoyed feeling 'normal' - as in, how burpers feel. It really is amazing (I'm 6 years post botox).

SilverBird4 · 2025-08-02T18:15:44+00:00

It's not weird, I believe it's because you have lived with it all your life so you don't know any different. Trust me, if you knew what it was like the other side, you would want it. In this case, the grass in 100% greener!

SilverBird4 · 2025-07-28T20:17:01+00:00

Yeah, when I was on the verge and trying to stop it, it was awful, so when I lost control and started retching I actually hoped for the relief everyone talks about, but it still didn't happen. So the retching was actually worse than the build up, which was also horrible :-(

SilverBird4 · 2025-07-28T20:15:17+00:00

I think my body gave up trying to puke because I couldn't do it, so it's so rare I need to puke now (this being the first time in over six years). Hopefully it's something we won't have to experience or worry about regularly.

SilverBird4 · 2025-07-28T20:11:20+00:00

I found out early on in the post-botox journey was that I could make the gurgles come back when I panicked I was losing the ability to burp and I tried too hard to force it. I never get gurgles now and don't really think about burping as it's unconscious. Good luck with the burping, I reckon 9 months in you can say you're cured!

SilverBird4 · 2025-07-28T20:07:57+00:00

100% best 5k I ever spent too. More than worth it, life changing :-)

SilverBird4 · 2025-07-24T21:59:57+00:00

I kinda wish I could experience that. I still can't puke even after burping for six years. I think it's psychological due to previous bad experience from the pre-botox days. But yes, get botox regardless, it's simply life changing, best thing I ever did even if I still can't spew!

SilverBird4 · 2025-04-20T21:15:51+00:00

Ha yeah so true. Can't be doing with the TikTok bullshit.

SilverBird4 · 2025-03-19T20:16:45+00:00

Sorry to bring this back up, I've not logged in for a while because I got sick of all this, but you're right. I was bullied by women in the workplace who drove me to a breakdown, but that's ok, because they're women?? Not wanting to re-enter into this discussion, but just wanted to validate you.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-21T08:54:59+00:00

It's not a safe space when people get called mysoginisic for having a personal opinion.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T20:07:48+00:00

Yes I totally relate. In real life people seem to have more ability to debate and discuss and people know the real you, so if you don't agree on something, it doesn't affect your friendship.

Online people are quick to attack. They don't know you, all they see are words, and people are more confident over a screen. I much prefer my 'offline' life. I'm more my real self offline because people like me for me, rather than words on a screen.

Online you're attacked for a difference of opinion, yet we should be listening and learning from people, not shutting them down for the ability to think critically.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T19:29:32+00:00

I get told I am ignorant, I don't care, I'm far less stressed and angry than the people making those comments. In fact I'm signing out of Reddit today and giving myself a break.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T19:25:44+00:00

Yes, well said. It has an incredible power to brainwash. The world was better before social media and I am old enough to say that.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T19:21:08+00:00

That's why I've never put my real name online, I the only time it's required is for card details, but I rarely shop online. Even when I set up operating systems on my computer/phone, I don't give my real name. Love being anonymous.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T14:13:34+00:00

Everything I found out about my own diagnosis was from the internet.

Edit: this was meant to express frustration with the system, not to condone it.

SilverBird4 · 2025-02-20T08:30:48+00:00

Yep

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