@Frantic310 This is not the place to discuss politics, believe me. I used to try but gave up after watching "discussions" devolve into infantile personal attacks and the same-old right wing gaslighting. I blocked @blablablabarg a long time ago. I check in from time to time just to see what is being discussed, but it's just endless postings of yellow journalism anectodal stories written to make the left look bad. To be fair, the gay rightwingers here may see this board as some kind of sanctuary because I can't imagine they have many public spaces where they feel comfortable expressing their bigotry. But once you realize that every accusation is a confession with these people, and watching their mental gymnastics trying to defend the indefensible, you will figure out that it's not worth your time.

@raphjd I don't know or care about the history of interactions with others. Has nothing to do with me. I can only speak to my experience of being called a stupid POS (numerous times by you) and a pedo and other schoolyard taunts by blablah. But I am sure you will have some whataboutism to counter that, so whatever. But look what has happened to participation on this board. It's all yours, mate.

Sadly, everything us "libs" predicted would happen if Trump were re-elected has come true and worse.

@kalayaan Some great tributes here:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sinead-oconnor-dead-tributes-reactions-1235379463/

She was fierce, but also tender and was ultimately broken by a world that couldn't handle the truth.

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/target-remove-some-lbgtq-merchandise-after-facing-customer-backlash-2023-05-23/

Certain conservatives fully abandon libertarian ideals and decide they have the right to control what others do, read and, apparently now, purchase. So much for their opposition to "cancel culture."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-scientific-fundamentalist/201003/why-liberals-are-more-intelligent-conservatives

"...more intelligent children are more likely to grow up to be liberals than less intelligent children. For example, among the American sample, those who identify themselves as “very liberal” in early adulthood have a mean childhood IQ of 106.4, whereas those who identify themselves as “very conservative” in early adulthood have a mean childhood IQ of 94.8."

"Liberals do control the media, show business, and academia, among other institutions, because, apart from a few areas in life (such as business) where countervailing circumstances may prevail, liberals control all institutions. They control the institutions because liberals are on average more intelligent than conservatives and thus they are more likely to attain the highest status in any area of (evolutionarily novel) modern life."

No surprises here.

@blablarg18 I assume most of the graded materials you read have pictures.

@blablarg18 He is also loves to flirt with racism, misogyny and homophobia, so I completely understand why you have such a hardon for him.

@manrmen-0

@lololulu19 And why was the "evidence" never heard Clarence Darrow? Your lack of knowledge of law is on par with your general ignorance of most things.

@raphjd Gee. I wonder why they stopped? It was such a friendly, respectful atmosphere.

I have a problem with Vuze seeding (and I have made the changes recommended in the FAQ). When I upload to or download a file from this site, the seeding stops once the it has been grabbed once or the download finishes. As a result, despite the fact I am almost constantly online, my ratio is getting worse. What really confuses me is that this only happens here. Torrents I download from other sites seed normally.

Does anyone know if this is a Vuze problem, or is there something abnormal about my connection to the tracker here? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

@raphjd Excuse me? You do not know me nor have any idea what my beliefs are. You are obviously not interested in a serious discussion, you know everything about everything already.

@raphjd You are absolutely right. Liberals are evil liars and conservatives are God's gift to the world.

Have a nice day.

@raphjd And conservatives always comply with subpoenas. When they feel like it.

@raphjd I am not clueless, but I am civil. Therefore, I see no point in trying to have a debate with someone so rude and presumptive. I get it; you're angry. But you do not know me or anything about my beliefs. If you think you can stereotype me based on one or two observations I've made, you are part of the reason the quality of political debate has sunk so low.

Ciao.

@raphjd Your predictability is tedious.

@blablarg18 I care about truth, facts, evidence. I have had it with innuendo and smokescreens put forward by both sides. Watching Comer having the nerve to go on TV and say that Hunter Biden has shell companies that take money from companies with ties to the Chinese communist party just made me laugh. China is one of America's biggest trading partners and probably every Chinese company has ties to its government. How many rich Americans haven't done the same? The Trumps for example? And even Comer said that they have found no evidence of illegal activity. But that didn't stop him from using the "communist" buzzword to get people all riled up and, of course, the "deep state" hiding evidence. Give me a break. It's disingenuous and embarrassing that a highly advanced nation like the US has a citizenry incapable of using critical thinking skills to see through such antics. You'd think Fox, after having to pay 787 million for exactly this kind of drivel would have learned something about responsible journalism.

So in answer to your question: yes, I care deeply. But wake me up when there is enough evidence to bring charges. In the meantime, maybe the government could focus more on governing. The GOP made all kinds of promises about helping working class Americans, but instead they are obsessed with trans swimmers, Hunter, "dirty" books, drag shows, forcing women to have unwanted children, and Micky Mouse. Why? Because they have no intention of actually helping people raise their standard of living.

It's all just a circus, my friend.

@raphjd I do care about it but it has nothing to do with this topic. If he broke the law, prosecute him. It doesn't negate my point; it supports it.