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Thanks @Jon. On some points we seem to be driving further apart so I want to take a step back: I will be the first to admit, I profoundly, viscerally, dislike Trump's style. My view of him is that of a deeply immature man. Putting aside my intense dislike of the man, I would like to think that...

Well, that is a blanket question, which is difficult to answer. I would say that some means justify some ends. :)

I am completely with @Uncle Gizmo on this one. There is no instruction manual, but there is something even more fundamental missing, IMO, i.e. the lack of introspection of many parents - before becoming parents, that is - so that they can ask themselves: "Do I think I am going to be a good...

Is there Private Messaging here? When I write on someone's profile I think that's more like a Direct Messaging function but I am guessing those messages are public, not private. Is that correct?

Another point I just want to be clear about: I do think Trump has excellent negotiating skills. But negotiating skills alone a great leader won't make. There are too many great businessmen (and I have no problem in including Trump in that group) who think that the experience they have so...

That is an optimistic view, at best. Putin is not the kind of guy likely to be swayed by someone wanting to create a relationship. Don't forget that Putin wants a Soviet union-like regime back in place and he is actively working to consolidate his power to that end. On a side note, can't blame...

This is one of those things that depend on context and meaning. If we go by the dictionary's explanation of the term 'manipulative': Oxford dictionary :"exercising unscrupulous control or influence over a person or situation" Cambridge dictionary: "A manipulative person tries to control people...

Sorry to hear that. Either work or personal life can lead to anxiety and interfere with sleep. I'm taking the second tablet tonight. If it works for me, perhaps it's something you may want to consider.

Thanks @Jon, I'm too tired to absorb this right now but I'll go through it tomorrow and reflect.

8 hours is the ideal time for me - I have had some issues staying asleep lately. I wake up in the middle of the night and then I struggle going back to sleep. When I do manage to get back to sleep, I wake up again too early. Annoying - most of the day I'm left with this hangover-like feeling...

I largely participate in these tests just for fun. I do not believe they can accurately portray a person's character traits. You effectively are pigeonholing personalities with a bunch of questions like these. Not to mention, there's some of these questions where there is no right answer: It's...

I think the evidence is apparent when you see Trump being unable to stand up to Putin. Check out the video where a journalist asks him "would you now, with the whole world watching, tell president Putin, that you denounce what happened in 2016" and Trump backs down because Putin is next to him...

I don't know if this was a serious question or not, but I have not seen much substance with Trump. Sure, Obama was extremely smooth, probably the coolest president ever, but his substance was lauded by Colin Powell, a Republican. What substance does a US president have when his skin is as thin...

This is a really fascinating topic - I will share some thoughts (which mostly apply to a pre-Covid19 era): I usually see some significant differences between offline and online interaction. Internet forums and other related social platforms are for the most part made of exchanges of written...

So, for now I'll strive to post only embeds. If you see anything out of line slap me on the wrists!

What about embeds, such as a YouTube video embedded in a post?

It's difficult for me to answer your question as I don't have a frame of reference for it: by authority site do you mean a site that ranks highly? For example, would YouTube, CNN.com or Stack Exchange be authority sites in your definition? They don't sell links though. I am aware of the...

okay, I would have thought that the higher the no. of incoming links, the higher your sites ranks. In other words, you should be rewarded if you get lots of referrals, but why should you be penalized for posting external links? Or is it the case that you don't get penalized but, by posting...

Hi @Jon When posting stuff I have a tendency to link some of my remarks to external URLs (such as YouTube) to provide more context, and I have come across a post of yours in AP that says 'Links to external sites have a negative impact on ranking of Access World.' Presumably this affects this...