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Rate this text exchange with my mother (Consuela)

Last night Mom: Did u get ur packet? Me (immediate res...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
She's Right
galvanic sneaky criminal
  10/21/26
wow
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
(Amy Acton)
free-loading navy principal's office
  10/21/26
i don't know who this or the context
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
...
galvanic sneaky criminal
  10/21/26
...
queensbridge benzo
  10/21/26
"don't forget to comment on my substack"
ruinous phenotype
  10/21/26
havn't shared any of my writing with any friends or family, ...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
Actually these are the people you *should* be sharing it wit...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
this is backward and wrong, as usual. go away.
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
mods
Racy people who are hurt menage
  10/21/26
Invite her over for dinner. When she shows up and asks what ...
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
this is just a tiny example of my general dislike of women a...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
Ok, so maybe use a real knife and not a prop
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
...
drunken stage
  10/21/26
what packet?
ferengi
  10/21/26
something she sent in the mail to a group of people four or ...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
was it a gift of some kind? is that why she expected a warme...
ferengi
  10/21/26
no
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
or a "congratulations" or something? i'm strugglin...
ferengi
  10/21/26
because she's old and does nothing so the slightest effort a...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
lol. i mean i'm generally effusive and i thank people when t...
ferengi
  10/21/26
I think he's mentioned that his Mom is a typical overbearing...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
that's what i'm thinking, too. hard to get a good read on th...
ferengi
  10/21/26
Counterpoint: she mailed you the packet
galvanic sneaky criminal
  10/21/26
wow
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
It would matter whether he even wanted the fucking thing. If...
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
agreed. but surely she thought it would be useful for him so...
ferengi
  10/21/26
...
galvanic sneaky criminal
  10/21/26
Motherfucker, do you have a mom!?
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
my parents send me random useful things all the time, it is ...
ferengi
  10/21/26
There are two "normal" paths: 1. What you descr...
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
lol makes sense. yeah my parents are particularly good at it...
ferengi
  10/21/26
Mine sent me a fur wall hanging. What the fuck is a college ...
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
lol cq
ferengi
  10/21/26
(outed as first generation russian immigrant)
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
She just wants to talk to you and doesn't like seeing you be...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
I still vote for the knife idea
Fucking Fuckface
  10/21/26
Sending people lengthy screeds runs in the family
galvanic sneaky criminal
  10/21/26
...
ferengi
  10/21/26
Vaxxed?
wine alcoholic filthpig
  10/21/26
no, shes a trumpenprole
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
no one likes u online or irl its all phenotype
Saffron Diverse Immigrant Area
  10/21/26
this seems to be the feedback i'm getting
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
Just put in some hearts after it Yes ❤️❤️❤️
bipolar amber theater
  10/21/26
that would have prevented this response, yes, its just exhau...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
or you can change your outlook so that you're genuinely happ...
ferengi
  10/21/26
maybe i would be happier to interact with her if i wasn't co...
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
but if the landmines all involve showing enthusiasm or love,...
ferengi
  10/21/26
Responding with a flat "yes" signals coldness. Whe...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
...
orange exciting national
  10/21/26
Don’t be an autist with your boomer mom she needs excl...
Grizzly boiling water ladyboy
  10/21/26
good point
ferengi
  10/21/26
sigh
Contagious gunner dilemma
  10/21/26
its really this simple
richard clock
  10/21/26
...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
...
Deep Indian Lodge
  10/21/26
...
high-end blathering locus
  10/21/26
I stand with Consuela.
orange exciting national
  10/21/26
strong post moniker synergy
richard clock
  10/21/26
...
Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability
  10/21/26
...
Deep Indian Lodge
  10/21/26
packet?
queensbridge benzo
  10/21/26
She's definitely the problem, not you.
red concupiscible school cafeteria
  10/21/26


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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:40 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

Last night

Mom: Did u get ur packet?

Me (immediate response): Yes

Now

Mom: Wow! Don't act so warm and fuzzy. I love you [name] but you sure make it hard to like you.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199902)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:45 PM
Author: galvanic sneaky criminal

She's Right

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199907)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:46 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

wow

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199908)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:46 PM
Author: free-loading navy principal's office

(Amy Acton)

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199909)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:49 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

i don't know who this or the context

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199921)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:49 PM
Author: galvanic sneaky criminal



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199922)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:52 PM
Author: queensbridge benzo



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200107)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:47 PM
Author: ruinous phenotype

"don't forget to comment on my substack"

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199910)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:49 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

havn't shared any of my writing with any friends or family, which is always a bad idea

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199917)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:08 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)

Actually these are the people you *should* be sharing it with and the only reason you don't is because you know they'll react poorly and which frustrates the true purpose of it being a vehicle to wallow in isolation and misery.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199978)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:09 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

this is backward and wrong, as usual. go away.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199981)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:15 PM
Author: Racy people who are hurt menage

mods

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199993)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:47 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

Invite her over for dinner. When she shows up and asks what you're preparing, tell her "YOU!" and chase her around with a prop knife. When she finally collapses and thinks it's over, shout "HAPPY HALLOWEEN!" and help her up. Then tell her to get the fuck out and to stop being a bitch

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199912)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:50 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

this is just a tiny example of my general dislike of women and my focus on "totality"

here there's a surface level question or comment, with a brutal underlying unstated demand, lashes out if the underlying understated demand is not met, and she universally claims to not cause "drama" at the same time

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199925)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:58 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

Ok, so maybe use a real knife and not a prop

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199949)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:24 PM
Author: drunken stage



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200014)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:51 PM
Author: ferengi

what packet?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199927)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:52 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

something she sent in the mail to a group of people four or five days ago

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199932)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:53 PM
Author: ferengi

was it a gift of some kind? is that why she expected a warmer response, like a "thank you"?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199933)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:54 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

no

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199936)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:54 PM
Author: ferengi

or a "congratulations" or something? i'm struggling to understand why she expected something more than acknowledgement of receipt

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199938)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:55 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

because she's old and does nothing so the slightest effort apparently deserves effusive praise

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199941)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:56 PM
Author: ferengi

lol. i mean i'm generally effusive and i thank people when they do anything nominally helpful for me, but i still think it's weird for her to expect that from you

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199944)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:14 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)

I think he's mentioned that his Mom is a typical overbearing, critical Jewish Mom. While probably very frustrating and annoying, this is likely her way of showing love and affection.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199989)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:15 PM
Author: ferengi

that's what i'm thinking, too. hard to get a good read on this exchange without knowing anything about what she actually sent though

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199992)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:00 PM
Author: galvanic sneaky criminal

Counterpoint: she mailed you the packet

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199954)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:00 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

wow

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199955)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:07 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

It would matter whether he even wanted the fucking thing. If yes, then some amount of warmth is appropriate. If not (or even ambivalent), and if it wasn't something for his benefit, then she's entitled to nothing

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199974)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:11 PM
Author: ferengi

agreed. but surely she thought it would be useful for him somehow; otherwise why would she have sent it?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199987)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:18 PM
Author: galvanic sneaky criminal



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199996)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:19 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

Motherfucker, do you have a mom!?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200161)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:21 PM
Author: ferengi

my parents send me random useful things all the time, it is truly 180000000. i always thank them with enthusiasm/emojis or on video

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200165)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:30 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

There are two "normal" paths:

1. What you describe

2. Moms who assume that anything that comes into their head is useful / helpful / worth attention because it came into their fucking head and involved a life that they excreted from their birth canal

I've long assumed that #2 is the more common of the "normal" paths. But maybe that's just bias towards my life experience

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200179)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:38 PM
Author: ferengi

lol makes sense. yeah my parents are particularly good at it, they always sent me 180 care packages in college, i don't deserve them

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200220)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 3:04 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

Mine sent me a fur wall hanging. What the fuck is a college student going to do with that?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200288)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 3:06 PM
Author: ferengi

lol cq

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200293)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 3:06 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

(outed as first generation russian immigrant)

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200295)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:11 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)

She just wants to talk to you and doesn't like seeing you be miserable. You should stop reacting with annoyance and criticism and consider that she's probably one of the only people in your life that cares about you and is making an effort to help you.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199985)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:31 PM
Author: Fucking Fuckface

I still vote for the knife idea

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200183)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:58 PM
Author: galvanic sneaky criminal

Sending people lengthy screeds runs in the family

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199948)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 12:58 PM
Author: ferengi



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199950)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:02 PM
Author: wine alcoholic filthpig

Vaxxed?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199960)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:02 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

no, shes a trumpenprole

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199964)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:04 PM
Author: Saffron Diverse Immigrant Area

no one likes u online or irl

its all phenotype

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199968)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:04 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

this seems to be the feedback i'm getting

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199969)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:18 PM
Author: bipolar amber theater

Just put in some hearts after it Yes ❤️❤️❤️

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50199998)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:21 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

that would have prevented this response, yes, its just exhausting that i have to add effusiveness to every text and scan for subtext constantly, all while she claims to be "direct" and not cause drama

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200007)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:23 PM
Author: ferengi

or you can change your outlook so that you're genuinely happy to interact with her and sweeter texts might come naturally

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200010)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:25 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

maybe i would be happier to interact with her if i wasn't constantly stepping on landmines like this

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200015)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:28 PM
Author: ferengi

but if the landmines all involve showing enthusiasm or love, my suggestion would eliminate the problem

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200022)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 4:27 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)

Responding with a flat "yes" signals coldness. When someone ks sending you one word text responses that means they don't want to talk to you. And Consuela reaction and attitude towards his Mom proves it in this instance too.

This whole thing makes me a bit sad. A Mom sending her son things and then reaching out and then even trying to pry something, anything out of him. A guy who admits he's lonely and seeking human interaction pushing his own Mom away. Just a bummer all around.



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200423)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:26 PM
Author: orange exciting national



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200018)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:22 PM
Author: Grizzly boiling water ladyboy

Don’t be an autist with your boomer mom she needs exclamation points and emojis. Meet her where she is you fucking prick

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200009)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:24 PM
Author: ferengi

good point

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200011)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:24 PM
Author: Contagious gunner dilemma

sigh

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200013)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:35 PM
Author: richard clock

its really this simple

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200041)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:01 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200123)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:38 PM
Author: Deep Indian Lodge



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200222)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 6:52 PM
Author: high-end blathering locus



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200604)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:24 PM
Author: orange exciting national

I stand with Consuela.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200012)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:36 PM
Author: richard clock

strong post moniker synergy

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200042)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:01 PM
Author: Accurate at predicting vs Measures of probability (gunneratttt)



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200124)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 2:38 PM
Author: Deep Indian Lodge



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200219)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 1:52 PM
Author: queensbridge benzo

packet?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200104)



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Date: October 21st, 2026 3:18 PM
Author: red concupiscible school cafeteria

She's definitely the problem, not you.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5914353&forum_id=2#50200326)