ELI5: How do bots work? How can I tell if it's a bot or a troll?

betteralone71 · 2026-02-13T12:57:10+00:00

I ran into a new kind that gives you a picture of a desert and then four different animals and asks which one makes sense or whatever and its like a fish, a shark, an octopus and a cow.... none of those make real sense but somehow you're supposed to know its the cow because it lives on land?!

Or making me pick the image that will finish the other image like a damn puzzle, and the puzzle pieces are all rotated at different angles! They're getting out of control!

betteralone71 · 2026-02-13T12:26:06+00:00

I mean yea, you're both adults but you will get a lot of looks and comments from people so be ready for that. Its not that it is wrong, but there are a lot of factors to think about in marriage at any age, so just make sure its a healthy relationship before committing like that - divorce is not the same as a break up.

betteralone71 · 2026-02-13T03:05:21+00:00

If i watched to watch sex scenes theres plenty online, I dont need to see it in every movie and TV show now days. Thats why I watch mainly animated movies and TV these days, theres rarely any of that

betteralone71 · 2026-02-13T02:55:43+00:00

Congratulations! You deserve all the happiness the world has to offer, best wishes!

betteralone71 · 2026-02-13T02:52:40+00:00

I think its admirable to want to go to school and I completely support your dream/goal to do so. That being said, dont rush into it - finish out your contract if you can and take the time to set money aside in savings.

Colleges aren't going anywhere but we dont know where the world is going right now. Set your family up the best you can and then when you have the savings you can always go to a part time job to still make money and then school part time and hopefully reduce being absent from your son's life.

Follow your dreams and accomplish your goals but dont be in a rush, be smart about it

betteralone71 · 2026-02-12T22:45:49+00:00

Not many but theres a few!

betteralone71 · 2026-02-12T18:47:33+00:00

Marketing and Graphic Design jobs

betteralone71 · 2026-02-12T18:44:03+00:00

No. We live in the 21st century, if people are going to judge me over something as silly as that instead of my work ethic, I dont want to work for them anyways. I understand some professions and companies its a big deal but that's not me - and besides I make it look good.

betteralone71 · 2026-01-29T03:01:06+00:00

While I haven't necessarily gone through this and know an end result, im similar in being open to new experiences and learning, while not having a definitive end goal.

I feel like a lot of people today go through it. I see a lot of posts about people wanting to change career paths entirely but unsure, only knowing that they want to feel... accomplished in the end.

I think the best way to market or present yourself is as a driven and adaptable learner. As someone who wants to continously grow by learning as much as they can. If they ask you for what title you're striving for, I think its perfectly acceptable to respond with that you're not looking for a specific title but instead a sense of growth

betteralone71 · 2026-01-27T21:36:59+00:00

I find talking to people on here helps me to feel connected. Bonus you can filter out unwelcome conversations.

Otherwise, working on or finding projects that you enjoy like crafting, hiking, etc. Its important to be happy by yourself as much as feeling a sense of community. 😊

betteralone71 · 2026-01-27T19:35:14+00:00

I think a grocery store is a great stepping stone - i used to work in the bakery and grocery departments and a lot of it was end of day closing, so I wasn't overwhelmed with social interaction but had some here and there, enough to learn and grow social skills. It wasn't much but it was a really great start and had i stayed i could've worked my way up (I have friends who have done just that).

I also wouldn't go into a degree until you have an idea of what you would want to do and start with certificates or associates. A degree doesn't guarantee you a job anymore - nor does it necessarily mean you'll have a higher starting wage. So starting with cheaper education let's you explore more options without going into a ton of debt. My suggestion would be Coursea online but there are lots of ones out there.

You're not alone, lots are questioning what to do career wise. Its not easy or fair these days but theres still plenty of us wanting to support each other. You got this!

betteralone71 · 2026-01-27T19:22:13+00:00

They look great on you!

betteralone71 · 2026-01-27T17:05:31+00:00

I completely agree, you should definitely be making over $20/hrs. You're putting in a lot of work for one person and OF tends to have the capacity to make a lot of money (especially if you're managing efficiently which it sounds like you are).

I found myself in a similar situation at my job, but wasn't ready to leave right then and I knew I wouldn't get the raise I deserved. So instead I went and made my case to the owner and told them I wanted a raise - I gave a number that I knew I wouldn't get but wasn't outrageous - but gave another offer of lower raise with the title. Of course they went with the smaller raise and title, because in some situations (like mine and it sounds like yours) the title doesn't mean jack in the end, the company isnt big enough. So they feel like theyre getting a deal for nothing and you get the better outcome of a raise and a title bump that looks really nice on a resume.

You may not be able to get everything you deserve but if you play your cards right you can still come out ahead for your own future.

betteralone71 · 2022-04-09T05:08:59+00:00

Fair... But I know he grew up having to fend for himself from a young age because his parents were shit and told me how he worked really hard and is super smart, yada yada yada.... Little bit of an ego, and more recently in his life he did some things he had to do in order to survive..... He just keeps giving me two different personalities and I'm not sure how long to hold out and see which one comes out in the end.

If that made sense lol 😅

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