Advice Thread

[Vuk]

ATPG and I are going to try a thread out for a while. We will give basic advise on everything from home maintenance, to crocheting, to relationships, to pet care. If you have a question, post it on this thread and we and our staff (they are invisible, but working hard in the background to ensure a prompt answer to all your questions) will shortly get you an answer.
This is not Wikipedia II, so don't ask for all kinds of random knowledge that you can research yourself. :P If you have technical questions though, we will do our best to help you.
Only post questions in this thread. If you do not receive an answer in 2 days, please be patient. If you do not receive an answer in 2 weeks, please realize that your question is very important to us, and we are doing our best to ensure that you get the most helpful and complete answer possible. If you do not receive an answer in 2 months, please have faith; good things come to those who wait. If two years have passed and you have not received an answer, then feel free to start looking elsewhere for advice, as we have probably taken up the bureaucratic policies of the US government and your question is likely buried in a mountain of paper work.

[Askthepizzaguy]

If your question is not resolved within 2 minutes, call the morgue; I'm dead.

[InsaneApache]

Never eat yellow snow.

[Fixiwee]

Alright, I have a question.
There is a Train leaving from town A with 64km/h, and a train leaving from town B with 92km/h but 21 min later. Town A is 430 km away from town B. They both head for the other town. Where do they meet?

Just kidding.

[Samurai Waki]

Consider the Daffodil. And while you're doing that, I'll be over here looking through your stuff.

[Hooahguy]

whats the best way to maintain a lon-distance relationship? like across the seas? (gf may be going to Israel for next year )

[Strike For The South]

whats the best way to maintain a lon-distance relationship? like across the seas? (gf may be going to Israel for next year )

Not in the same zip code=Fair game sweetie

[a completely inoffensive name]

Ahhh, it seems I have inspired an actual serious advice thread.

[Askthepizzaguy]

whats the best way to maintain a lon-distance relationship? like across the seas? (gf may be going to Israel for next year )

Be sure to write each other letters, send each other photographs, if phone calls get too expensive, perhaps save a bunch of voice recordings on a cd and send it to her. In fact, why not make a whole cd of songs and do like an audio-based entertainment show. Bring her into your life, even though she is far away. If you're at that level and wish to do so, romance of the phone (sounds pathetic) but it is actually better than nothing.

Men and women seek physical contact, but it is the mental contact, the personal interaction, the exchange between your minds; that is what is your relationship. Everything else is based on our baser instincts, honourable though they may be in this case.

[Strike For The South]

Be sure to write each other letters, send each other photographs, if phone calls get too expensive, perhaps save a bunch of voice recordings on a cd and send it to her. In fact, why not make a whole cd of songs and do like an audio-based entertainment show. Bring her into your life, even though she is far away. If you're at that level and wish to do so, romance of the phone (sounds pathetic) but it is actually better than nothing.

Men and women seek physical contact, but it is the mental contact, the personal interaction, the exchange between your minds; that is what is your relationship. Everything else is based on our baser instincts, honourable though they may be in this case.

I'm going to have to disagree. Hooah is what? 16? 17? I say he sees other people for a year and if things are still the same when she comes back then by all means he can dive right back in.

But putting off romance at 16 or 17 and replacing it with an emotionally strained and physically non-existent relationship with a girl in bloody Israel is not healthy.

Hooah, You have needs and she has needs don't do this simply because.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I'm going to have to disagree. Hooah is what? 16? 17? I say he sees other people for a year and if things are still the same when she comes back then by all means he can dive right back in.

But putting off romance at 16 or 17 and replacing it with an emotionally strained and physically non-existent relationship with a girl in bloody Israel is not healthy.

Hooah, You have needs and she has needs don't do this simply because.

He always had the option of not doing so, and ending his relationship. I inferred from his post that he didn't want to do so. A "physically" non-existent relationship may be important to some; and even though I prefer physicality, a great many people wait before engaging in relations, and many people have done long term relationships involving temporary absences; such as members of the armed forces. If they wish to try this, there is no reason why they shouldn't.

But I am not so arrogant as to think I have all the answers. I am sure we can let Hooahguy decide whose advice he wishes to follow.

[Sarmatian]

Ok, here's a question for Vuk - where the hell are you now?

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Which is better, sumo or regular deadlift?

[Strike For The South]

Which is better, sumo or regular deadlift?

It depends. Do you have long arms and a short torso? Or the opposite?

What are your goals? Conventional deads are better for BBs as they work the entire back more due to a longer ROM and less emphasis on the glutes, hams, and hips as the Sumo.

Sumo is good for pulling allot of weight.

If you are going to sumo read this.

He always had the option of not doing so, and ending his relationship. I inferred from his post that he didn't want to do so. A "physically" non-existent relationship may be important to some; and even though I prefer physicality, a great many people wait before engaging in relations, and many people have done long term relationships involving temporary absences; such as members of the armed forces. If they wish to try this, there is no reason why they shouldn't.

Well of course. I'm sure right now Hooah is very infatuated with the girl. Physicality is a very important part in a relationship esp, if Hooah and his girl have already partaken. There age makes it that much worse.

I just don't think he needs to put the stress on himself right now.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Well of course. I'm sure right now Hooah is very infatuated with the girl. Physicality is a very important part in a relationship esp, if Hooah and his girl have already partaken. There age makes it that much worse.

I just don't think he needs to put the stress on himself right now.

I actually tend to agree with you, personally; however, in my opinion, there are people who seek relationships strong enough that they can handle periods of absence. Although I think if this is a casual relationship he maybe could choose to move on and inform her of such, it isn't my place to judge their relationship as being one forever or not; I'd say that is their call. If they are in love, they will prevail together. If not, the relationship will end eventually anyway, on their own terms.

No one can know if they are in love besides them, as such, as an advice giver I must leave room for both possibilities, to be the most helpful I can. Your perspective is welcome, different, and not entirely incompatible with my own advice for him.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

It depends. Do you have long arms and a short torso? Or the opposite?

What are your goals? Conventional deads are better for BBs as they work the entire back more due to a longer ROM and less emphasis on the glutes, hams, and hips as the Sumo.

Sumo is good for pulling allot of weight.

Eh, long arms long torso. I used to do conventional, but I've been doing sumo the last month or so. Feel it almost all in the legs. Might switch to conventional for more focus on back though.

[Vuk]

First of all, a general note. ATPG and I are going to try to answer your questions as fast as possible (we are in different time zones (with a small overlap), so when one is not on, the other should be), but it would be a lot easier without all the clutter. If you have a serious question, post it here. Leave the jokes and random thoughts for the random thought thread. If you seriously want to give advice, I encourage it, because as ATPG said, we do not have all the answers, and different opinions often help lead to the best advice. If you do contribute to advice though, I kindly ask that you use spoilers to keep things clean.
Thank you for understanding.

whats the best way to maintain a lon-distance relationship? like across the seas? (gf may be going to Israel for next year )

A long distance relationship is extremely hard to keep hooahguy, and hardly ever works. I guess a relevant question here is how long will she be overseas? I am not trying to disuade you, but you have to think if it is really worth it to you, and really worth the heart break if she decides that it is not. Also keep in mind that all the students who I am travelling with here have gf's and bf's back in the States, but they are also going out with people while they are in Hungary, and having intimate relationships. They simply do not tell their passionate sweetheart in the States. I know that you must love her if you are willing to keep true to her when she is oversseas, but take into account that that is what people generally do from what I have known. If she is going to be gone for a long time, you may find it very hard to keep up a relationship, and eventually one of you may decide that it is just not worth it. First thing I would do is find out if she feels the same about keeping up the relationship. If she does not feel strongly about it, it will not work.
If you want to keep your relationship with her up, you need to be present in her mind a lot, because people she meets there will be. Talk to her by phone so she can hear your voice. I think that is very important, because from my experience, people feel more commitment and more guilt when they consider cheating if they actually hear the person's voice and the emotion in it, instead of looking at characters on their screen. The rules of any other relationship apply I think. Surprise her with funny stuff, send her stuff when you can afford it. Take time to talk with her about the type of stuff you like to talk about. Discuss your future with her now and again.
Best advice I could give you though is give it a chance, work torward it, be true to her, etc, but don't let her break your heart if she decides that it is not important to her. At the risk of sounding a lot older than I am, you are still young, and there are plenty of women out there.
I hope this helps.

(so much for my intended comedic approach :P)

Ok, here's a question for Vuk - where the hell are you now?

Hey Brian, I am back in Szegen now. I went to Visegrad and got to see the bridge like I wanted, then I waited till 11 at night to catch a bus back to Novi Sad, and from there I went to Subotica, and from there took a bus to Szeged...all the while not catching an ounce of sleep. :P I spent most of yesterday (I got hom some time in the afternoon) sleeping, with the exception of a few trollish posts here. :P I am gonna post about my trip on the appropriate thread. I gotta say here though, the terrain I saw between Belgrade and Visegrad is the most beautiful site I have ever seen in my life. I sure hope I get a chance to come back and see it again (there was a parituclar castle up in the mountains I saw people climbing up to that I would love to explore some time ).

[PershsNhpios]

Hello Vuk,

I have a question.
How does one shamelessly rip off an advice thread by creating an advice thread in the very same sub-forum?

I understand you are quite skilled at this.

Kindest, fancy regards,

Glenn.

[Vuk]

Hello Vuk,

I have a question.
How does one shamelessly rip off an advice thread by creating an advice thread in the very same sub-forum?

I understand you are quite skilled at this.

Kindest, fancy regards,

Glenn.

lol Glenn, I was not aware that there was currently an advise thread running. Perhaps you could give me a link to it. I have been wanting to do an advice thread for a long time, but do to time constraints, have not been able to. Recent debates between myself and ATPG have given me a great respect for him and his ability to reason however, so I thought of the idea of doing one jointly with him. (as his name suggests, this is his specialty) Since we are in different time zones, it works perfectly. I actually had an advice thread here before, but it was spammed to death and I eventually did not have time for it. I think both of those obstacles can be overcome this time though. I searched for advice threads and did not find them, I will search for threads you created and see if maybe that will yield better results.

Vuk

[Fragony]

Dear Vuk,

Just out of nowhere a friend of mine shows up with blue shoes, it really looks rediculous. Can I still take him seriously? Should I end our friendship?

Desperate Grasshopper

[a completely inoffensive name]

Dear Vuk,

Just out of nowhere a friend of mine shows up with blue shoes, it really looks rediculous. Can I still take him seriously? Should I end our friendship?

Desperate Grasshopper

This should be in my advice thread.

[Vuk]

Dear Vuk,

Just out of nowhere a friend of mine shows up with blue shoes, it really looks ridiculous. Can I still take him seriously? Should I end our friendship?

Desperate Grasshopper

Dear Desperate Grasshopper, what part of serious did you not read? Since I know that you would not post this if it was not serious, I will give you a serious answer. Do not take such a threat lightly. What starts off as blue shoes today, could be a metallic coat tomorrow. If you are armed and confident in your ability, I would suggest giving him a dose of double barreled love next time he shows up looking like that. If you do not have an arsenal of heavy weaponry at your command though, I would suggest calling the police...wait, they are probably in on it too. You had better get a large guard dog with an aversion to blue shoes, hang garlic outside your door, and practice with your light-saber. If you do not defend yourself, you may soon be the one in blue shoes. May the force be with you.


EDIT: any harm or serious illnesses such as death that you may acquire by following any advice given on this thread is your own stupid fault for taking advice on an internet forum seriously. That said I will try my best to give good, serious advice to serious questions.

[pevergreen]

My ex is offering to set me up with...a friend of hers, the one who nearly broke our relationship.

For the mental status of my ex, check the backroom.

Should I follow through with it?

[Subotan]

Never eat yellow snow.

Frank Zappa win

And why was I reminded of Advice Dog when I saw this thread?

[Vuk]

My ex is offering to set me up with...a friend of hers, the one who nearly broke our relationship.

For the mental status of my ex, check the backroom.

Should I follow through with it?

You gotta give me a little more information so that I can understand what is going on Pever. Why did you break up, who is this friend, how did she nearly make you break up, am I right in assuming what you mean by "set me up"?
If I knew the answers to those questions I could give you a lot better advice.

[Rhyfelwyr]

How do you smile on demand?

[Vuk]

How do you smile on demand?

Think of what you would like to do to Jennifer Ellison in a dark room...it works for me. Careful though, some times you will end up looking like a dirt old man. :P As I have never been a good picture person, maybe ATPG will be able to help you with this one.
Otherwise, my only advise is the above. (or a variant of it. What ever devilish thing brings a real smile to your face in real life.)

[miotas]

Will I ever learn that brushing is important?

[Vuk]

Will I ever learn that brushing is important?

Is it?

[miotas]

Is it?

My painful tooth is telling me it is