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My father taught me not to lie when I was 6. It wasn't the speech about how "it's always better to tell the truth" that did it. It was the look of disappointment on his face. I never wanted to see that look again, from anyone. I find being lied to very hard to take, but being lied about is even worse, because if you can't prove otherwise, human nature being what it is, people will always believe the lie. They won't believe you. There's no fun in that. No drama. So...
Pansyrhonda
No, you are not overreacting. There are only 3 things you can do when someone lies to. Accept that they lied, call them on it, or distance yourself. It is all your choice.
7 hours ago
Been wondering about this . . . I mean .why can't you just walk up to a Kangaroo, Chicken, Siamese Cat or an Aardvark and say "What about the cost of living"?, "Who do you think makes the best vacuum cleaners" ? or "Do you know anyone that is good at making patchwork quilts around here" ? And they answer you in plain human speech (English or Other) depending on their native tongue . . example "Yes I think Electrolux could be a brand of Vacuum...
Liane H
Am I in the twilight zone? ..Have you not been speaking to a bear for the last 3 yrs or so ? \ud83d\ude44\ud83d\udc3b ( you will have to transfer that first emoji expression onto the second one's face as they don't seem to cater for us types in the gallery ..)
Anyway I don't care about any of it cos today I've got a shiny new badge . I'm a rising star writer bear !! Lolololololol
I haven't got time to talk ...places to be ..people to see . ..
14 hours ago

When you buy a product or service, you expect to either receive what you pay for or get a refund or exchange when you do not so how is it legal that airlines and accommodation sites (for example) are not required to give you a refund when they have not provided you with a service you have paid for? If you have paid for a flight or a stay (or both) and the service is either not provided or cancelled by them, that they do not have to refund you for services not provided? This would...
Jellypony
You should be refunded the money you paid and if you didn't use the flight or hotel. The world is totally unfair and just getting worse because people are greedier these days and they don't care who they hurt so it seems.
16 hours ago

Shelle 1778821
I never really had that worry for long at all. They studied then worked and studied, so I didn't charge them rent but they were self sufficient pretty much.
2 hours ago

Sam Brizzy chick
I don't really have that much of value...But I have a few bits of jewellery that mean alot to me that I would leave to my much younger sister, and nieces, nephews. My huge Lego collection would probably go to my cousin and her daughter (they love and appriate Lego too) and my huge collection of dragons would go to my youngest great nephew, as he loves things like that, as well as the gold dragon charm I used to wear around my neck (the clasp became unstable and needs repairing, he has loved it since he was a toddler).
22 hours ago

Ingredients 2 teaspoons dried yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 280 grams plain flour 250 ml warm water Instructions Combine yeast, sugar and flour in a bowl. Gradually add warm water and mix until smooth. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave to rise in a warm position for 15 minutes or until doubled in size. Punch the dough down and knead on a lightly floured board for a few...
merricat
I am not familiar with caster sugar or passata.
2 hours ago

Hanno.
1 point for number one, the LP Vinyl Record on a good quality Hi Fi system. Also the most popular answer.
21 hours ago
Here's a fun game Rewardia members - the A-Z Music post game. Here's the rules for each letter of the alphabet you can post a song title. Then the next person posts the next song title. You are welcome to attach a youtube link so members can listen to the tune. _____________________________________________ June 12, 2025 update To clarify rules... yes you can post more than once. Just no more than 2 a day that way other members have a chance to post their...
Christina C 466456
A - A Perfect Circle - 3 Libras
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EoqXDPbivFs&list=RDEoqXDPbivFs&start_radio=1&pp=ygUZMyBsaWJyYXMgYSBwZXJmZWN0IGNpcmNsZaAHAdIHCQkECwGHKiGM7w%3D%3D
1 hour ago

When a business indicates they open at 8 am, I will call them right at 8 am and expect someone to answer the phone. Most of the time, noone answers. It seems noone answers the phone for about 15 to 30 minutes until after their opening time. Some places never answer the phone. Is this the same all over the world now? Am I getting old to expect a business to answer the phone as soon as they open?
Marty2
FIRST THE GIRLS NEED TO TOUCH UP THEIR NAIL POLISH AND LIPSTICK AFTER DRIVING TO WORK. THEN THERE IS THE DISCUSSION REGARDING WHO WENT WHERE AND WITH WHO AFTER THE NIGHTCLUB CLOSED. THIS HAS TO BE FOLLOWED UP WITH THE PLANS FOR THE COMING EVENING ---- WHO IS GOING WHERE WITH WHO AND WHAT ARE THE PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND. SOON AFTER THE GIRLS NEED TO GO TO THE WASHROOM,TWO AT A TIME, FOR A 'PRIVATE' CHAT AND AGAIN TOUCH UP THEIR LIPSTICK. ONE OF THE MOST URGENT DISCUSSIONS IS REGARDING THE 'SWISH' NEW GUY WITH THE RED SPORTS CAR IN ACCOUNTS. MY, MY, FOLKS HOW DO YOU DARE TO EXPECT THESE OH SO BUSY STAFF TO ANSWER YOUR PHONE CALL MERELY TO PLEASE YOURSELF, REMEMBBER THEY DO NOT GO TO WORK TO WORK, JUST TO EARN MONEY TO SUPPORT THEIR ENTERTAINMENT AND SEX LIVES. PLEASE, PLEASE BE PATIENT IN FUTURE AND LEARN TO SURVIVE WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE YOU WERE THOUGHTLESSLY SEEKING
1 day ago

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread 2 tablespoons butter 1 2 cloves garlic (minced) Shredded cheese (any kind you like but I like mozzarella and cheddar). Herbs to taste. Instructions: Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin or bottle. Mix butter and garlic together. Spread the garlic butter on each slice. Add shredded cheese and herbs then roll it up tightly. Toast in a pan (or oven) until golden and crispy.
Sandra C 12043
I already do a similar one. It's a NZ one, so I might try yours as well. I always have them made & frozen in the freezer in case someone pops in. There are so many ways you can make them.
2 days ago

1 Pound Beef mince 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder 2 Teaspoon |talian Seasoning 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1 Jar Marinara Sauce 1 1/2 Cups Beef Broth 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni 1 Cup grated Cheese In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef along with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, the onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Drain excess...
Jellypony
Yum, looks different to a traditional lasagne which is some thing I do well. Had one recently and tomorrow will finish it off. Thanks for sharing your recipe Cheers :)
16 hours ago

Michelle. Ontario, Canada
All the younger people chose cd (I'm assuming they are youger than me). Many likely have never even listened to a record album. With good speakers, the music sounded great most of the time. The quality and clarity could be so good you could hear a guitar pick changing chords as it played a song.
15 hours ago
It's 2026 and time for another fun game to add to the Forum Boards. I remember playing this game a lot when message boards were very hip in the myspace days..... Here's how KEEP a word, DROP a word works: Take the two words from the previous post. Drop one word, add a word. Please don't post consecutively (you can post two per day) so everyone has a a chance to post one. An example of WHAT NOT to see in the response: ie) Be...
Cindy N 315785
please yourself
2 hours ago

Hanno.
1 point for number one, although I prefer Multi Grain bread. I am trying to lose weight so I have given bread up for a while.
1 day ago

Micheal M (Stuck In The WPASSR**USA**)
Why all of a sudden does everyone have an issue with their mental state? 10 years ago it was unheard of, and no one I knew had an issue.
1 week ago

Do you believe that people should have the right to have a doctor assisted suicide? People that live in incredible pain, people that are so depressed that they want to die. Thoughts?
Cindy N 315785
I know 2 people personally that have chosen Assisted dying. Both had terminal cancer. It was their choice of time that gave them the control. Both went with family and friends with them. They had to have multiple appointments with psychologists prior to be given permission to do so. That is to ascertain they are in the right mind to make that decision. My father wanted to in the end, but he was no longer considered of right mind. They said his pain was his influence in wanting to die. Too freaking right it was. He was in agony for his final weeks. It hurts so much that we can have our animals put down to save them pain but not our own parents when they are begging for it. We should have organised that with and for him with his initial diagnosis, apparently. We weren't to know then.....
2 days ago

Linda 1473555
I like a big mug/cup but it has to be china/or glass. No dainty tea cups and no tin unless in the outback camping.
6 hours ago

Is it ever OK to gaslight someone you say you love absolutely not so then why after 10 yrs of marriage my husband started gaslighting me ... do i think he's cheating
Whitehawk
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse. The manipulator deliberately distorts the truth, denying facts or the victim's feelings, to make the victim doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity. The ultimate goal is to gain power and control
4 days ago

I use CDs a lot when listening to music and cassette tapes when they were popular. Does anyone else use these still? What I liked about them was often the artwork on the covers and the tangible feel of them while listening to the music. It also brought a lot more money to the artist as buying the physical media went to them, more than streaming the music today. What are your thoughts on CDs, cassettes and Vinyl records?
P F
Please name one album of worth Since 2000 click over? And I am SERIOUS. The Beatles made 14 singles that they didn't put on albums. Cause "Too much talent" didn't want fans to pay twice. I WANT YOU TO NAME ONE ALBUM OF ANY WORTH..I am serious. You ask the question and I answered it...Name it now.
1 day ago

Hanno.
1 point for None of the above as I don't have a car anymore and as I will be 80 years of age this November I don't intend on buying any more motor vehicles. I get free travel on Public Transport so I just sit back and relax and watch the scenery go past and let someone else worry about the idiots on the road.
3 days ago

Amaranth
The cheddar. As long as you don't eat too much of the stuff, it's ok to have every 2 weeks or so.
7 hours ago

Do you think it's important that kids get swimming lessons from a young age? Personally i think it's important because it could save their life. You never know when you have to swim, for instance if there is a bad flood.
BABY GUEST
Yes its a life skill how many lives are lost due to being NON swimmers
Young as possible and keep going good exercise its fun
Remember swimming in a pool is very different to swimmimg in the surf
5 days ago

Classy Christy
I chose green because I associate green with a Christmas tree.
9 hours ago

There are a lot of things I regret that I've done or more so that I haven't done, but I am still proud that I somehow managed to train in an area that I am still able to work in. That was now some 30 years ago that I qualified, which makes me feel old!
BLM
I would have made an 'UNBELIEVABLE' lousy father (never learned to care for my fellow human(s)). I got 'LUCKY' and never impregnated a female. When I turned 26 - I got a vasectomy (which made sex more enjoyable for me for the rest of my life)! The 'only' accomplishment I am 'truly' PROUD of - I never become a FATHER!!
Oct 25, 23

Mayhem
Personally I think they should stay home. But if you have to feed the baby there are discrete ways to do it without every thing on show.. I know it’s natural but so is sex and I don’t want to see that when I’m eating either….
Mar 21, 24

There is so much going on at the moment...and most of it is either crazy dangerous or insane I don't know where to start ... please, tell us what you think needs fixing first...because it's a mess....and we need to start somewhere...
Secret Squirrel
I will start by apologising to our American rewardians. Usually I don't comment on specific political figures. That said,I was gobsmacked after reading Donald Trumps solution for the Gazza strip. Does he really think America will be allowed to take control,displace thousands,expect neighbouring countries to take in these people. As well as turn it into a "waterfront paradise". This is getting really scary,if you haven't read the news article or seen him make this statement please watch it. Rumours about Ametica leaving U.N and blatantly ignoring all other country leaders in the Middle East( except Israel). And proclaiming he will be the unifying force for the Middle East. One word comes to mind "Crazy". Again this probably won't be a popular comment among rewardians ,I say this out of deep concern .
Feb 05, 25

Sandra C 12043
I was the 2nd in command. No chance of leaving before everyone else & the big boss & I always went out checking everything & closing the doors to go home.
4 days ago

Secret Squirrel
Depends who is asking
10 hours ago
Rewardia members highly requested a 3 word version of this game. Thus the thread is born! I remember playing this game a lot when message boards were very hip in the myspace days..... Here's how KEEP a word, DROP a word (three word edition) works: There will be a post of three words: One eyed man (Keep two, change one) One Eyed Jack Posting rule: No more than two on the same day! You can post whenever time wise but be...
Liane H
Bull nose ring
20 hours ago

Has immigration affected your job or your chance to get a job, or has it made a difference to your job?
allinomore
Cherokee Indian heritage here, if you do not have native american blood in your veins, you are all immigrants, get off my land and go home,,,, as you sure have ruined mine,,,
Jan 27, 24

In short, the Second Amendment states that as an American citizen, you have the individual right to arm yourself. The amendment also firmly establishes that the government cannot infringe on that right. Why should our guns be taken when there is so much more going on in the world? I think if our guns were taken, we would have more crimes. We would not be able to protect ourselves in our homes. We would have people coming on in our homes, and we would have no one to...
Rabbitohs
No one should have any Firearms that has a Criminal record for a start. There is no need for anyone to own a firearm that doesn't work in Law Enforcement or a Security Officer or a Registered Collector or a licenced hunter or a Farmer. Here in Australia we don't have kids Murdered that are going to school or at school. One trip to America I got stopped by Police in Ca, the first thing the officer said was, how many guns do you have and where are they ? The other officer had his gun in his hand. I said "We are Aussies why would we want guns ? He said "your not from Texas then" I said "We are from Australia we don't have guns" The 2nd Officer put his gun away. The issue was the number plates on the hire car were from Texas.
Jan 03, 25

I was reading a story where 1 YouTuber is in court and the Supreme Court in Florida is looking into censorship on social media. As much as I hate social media, I thought freedom of speech was part of the First Amendment. To me this is a big deal, I also wonder why mainstream media isn't mentioned in this case, is mainstream media already censored we know generally it is, are you worried by this
Teri 1282723
I believe all media is already censored. From what we hear on the radio to what kids are allowed to read in schools, we surely don't hear the truth about vaccinations and what's good for us to eat. Big oil, big pharma and big food. They mislead us with fake shortages in gas or food so prices go up and keep making them richer, big food is in bed with big pharma because if our food can make us sick we need to be on drugs for life. For example, diabetes. How many people suffer from heart disease because the Heart & Stroke foundation put red meat on their recommended diet website? They totally contradict themselves. How many people in food and drug safety are actually investors in the meat, product, dairy, etc. industries... and let infractions go ALL the time?!! We're censored from A to Z. I saw a documentary on Netflix where this company was allowed to sell children's pyjamas knowing they were full of chemicals that were quite flammable. They got away with it because the list of their chemicals was under the heading of 'secret formula' and kids died because of it. The chemicals and 'flammable' weren't required to be put on the warning label. They had to warn that the bag they came in could be a choking or suffocation risk, but not that the pyjamas themselves would kill or seriously harm your child if they got close to a flame. It's crazy what we don't know because 'they' don't have to tell us.
As far as social media goes, YES, there should be censorship when it comes to bullying or lying. But, NO, when it comes to Mark Zuckerberg getting away with censoring what people were able to read and forward during covid. Pretty much only things Gates and Fauci wanted people to read was allowed to be spread, and Zuckerberg made multi-billions because of it.
Mar 02, 24

William 1761545
The white ones, look healthy for the deer, as they come around and eat the tops off, slowly making their way to the end, then start over again, the flowers have regrown so they do it again
6 hours ago

Beth
A combination of gas/coal use, airlines and agriculture mainly
10 hours ago

I volunteer for a specific charity for a couple of hours, once a year and have been doing it for over 10 years. I have other commitments, but it doesn't stop me. However, others of similar age will say they don't have time for it. Would you volunteer some of your time for a good cause even if you have other commitments?
JoLongLegs
What is wrong with this person. My 1767339, read my post on everyone's comments. How rude of a person are you!
If you can't be kind, then don't comment.
Apr 18, 26

Judy CooplandiaQueen
remember, a sign of intelligence is the capability to entertain other outside ideas and facts that differ from yours. :)
WHY are we learning more from the European Parliament than our own CONGRESS? Not have our national newspapers reported on this. The cover-up is always worst than the crime...The best part of being a conspiracy theorist is not having Myocarditis. It\u2019s very hard to make an individual understand that they were fooled. Many will choose to live in denialThe FDA. If they\u2019re doing this to us with pharmaceuticals, imagine what they\u2019re doing to the food\u201dThere is no instance in history when censorship and secrecy have advanced either democracy or public health.\u201dWhat people need to understand is just because you feel fine doesn't mean you're not injured. Many often don't feel high blood pressure or diabetes for a very long time until other things go wrong.The European Parliament recently conducted a summit meeting about the ongoing COVID problem, and invited MRNA technology developer Dr. Robert Malone to address the conference. Dr. Malone shared truths with attendees about the reality of vaccine injury as well as the lies, misinformation and gaslighting that victims of vaccine injuries have been subjected to \u201cEuropean Parliament Admits TRUTH About Vaccine Injured! \u201c here->-.https://youtu.be/5SaxqM_htjwDr. Malone\u2019s comments and the bravery of those who are actively challenging the dominant narrative on COVID..b
May 30, 23
A Melbourne school has bought in a puffer jacket for school children. Great except for one thing. On one arm they have the Aboriginal Flag which is fine but on the other arm they have the Gay Pride Flag which is onerous. Where is the Australian Flag - NO WHERE TO BE SEEN. Why bring this issue into our primary schools. Admittedly the puffer jacket is optional at $90 odd dollars but would have been great for the kids as it is so cold in...
Teri 1282723
Linda C., you and others like you are exactly why things like this are being done. We need to teach our kids, whatever their ages, that there are people different from the ones you teach them to accept and care for. Plus, Liane H. describes this jacket in a lot more detail than you have. It says a lot about acceptance and doing your best. Plus, it's optional whether to buy it or not.
I believe we all must accept and appreciate the differences in those around us....whether colour, religion, sexual identity/orientation, age, etc. We are all created equal, nobody is better than anybody else. LGBTQ+ people do not decide to be in their community - they just are. I know some people experiment just for fun, or out of confusion, but the vast majority are born who they are; just like you were born as you are. People like you are so judgmental and missing out on some of the best relationships they could have had because of your far-right-extremism closes those doors. I can only imagine the pain and loneliness of someone born into the wrong sexed body. Or a young person afraid of being disowned for revealing their true self, or shot or beaten to death because of who they love. Or going to Hell if they're gay because that's what they're taught in church. Or being shot up in a nightclub. There is so much fear of not being accepted that many suffer in silence. AND THIS IS WHY THESE JACKETS ARE SHOWING THEM THEY ARE LOVED AND ACCEPTED FOR WHO THEY ARE!! The woke movement has NOT gone too far; we are just getting started in educating closed-minded people like you. And your kids are learning to be better humans than you've taught them to be. Your far-right extremism makes us wonder what ever happened to love your neighbour as yourself and treat others the way you want to be treated?
Jul 11, 23

Cindy N 315785
Kind of....always been Christian. Changed from being dedicated Salvation Army as a child to being baptised Baptist as an adult. There are many little variations with the different Chrisitian religions and many read from different versions of the bible. My hubby was Southern Baptist, which is stricter again.
2 days ago

What s a totally irrational thing that instantly annoys you? I'll go first. There is a creator on YouTube who I follow who tells stories about real life events, crimes, unexplained happenings or as he puts it "the strange, dark and mysterious in story format". I really like his channel and have been listening to his stories for a while. All creators will ask viewers/ listeners to hit the "like" button to boost their engagement stats. He does it in a rather unique...
DAphne 1604241
People who still support Trump . He is destabilizing the whole world and they just don't seem to understand how extremely dangerous he is .
Feb 18, 26
I was a platinum holder for a couple of years and one month I didn't get my points and ended up a gold holder. I am now struggling to get the points to even stay gold. I press on every survey that comes through and they say "you've completed survey" or "I'm not eligible" or if I do have the chance to complete the survey an error message comes up or the survey freezes grrh Any one else having the same problem?
APB
Had about 20 pink surveys today....all of them ended up with 2 points...yesterday they were azure....as you get closer to 50,000 points it just gets REALLY hard..I don't know why....
May 11, 25

Laws in New Zealand have become a little more sympathetic to the idea of persons not wanting to continue living. On what grounds do you believe that euthanasia should be permitted?
WonkyandProud
I am really surprised at the comments below, and I agree whole-heartedly. I saw with my own eyes my father struggling to get out of this world! He had absolutely no rights! In my eyes, he was tortured more than any animal would EVER be allowed to be tortured. He had prostate cancer that led to bone cancer which I heard is the most painful of all cancers, and I believe that to be true! He was a gentle soul his whole life. He made trouble for no one, was a great husband, father, grand-father and provider! His family was all he cared about. For the last two years of his life, he was in the hospital more than he was out. They even castrated him to give him a couple more months of life. The family misunderstood and thought it would give him a couple more years! My mother was devastated at the thought of it. They took even his manhood from him. He had nothing left! All he asked for was to be able to sit down at the dinner table one more time! He never complained except when the pain was unbearable for even the strongest of men! I heard him scream in pain and felt so helpless. My heart was shattered! My sisters stood outside his door while the urologist tried to insert a catheter. There was no room for one because of the tumors! My dad cried out in pain as the doctor attempted to force the catheter into somewhere it couldn't go! I heard him scream then they took him out of bed for the last time. My mother and I looked into his pitiful eyes as he begged for someone to shoot him! I'll never forget that day! Because of it, I am not the same. I know it has produced PTSD in me in some form. He could NOT do a damned thing to end his pain--nothing!!! He was at the mercy of those who kept giving him treatment for something that could not longer be treated just to get that almighty dollar at the price of my dad's suffering! Looking back, I wish I had sued them for torturing him! I found out recently that he had also asked his grandson to shoot him! I doubt I could have pulled the trigger because I was his youngest daughter, and the light of his life. Maybe for that reason, I should have. Prison time would have been worth it to know I had done the ethical thing! After he finally, died, he looked absolutely gorgeous! His hair had come in curly, and he looked like he had never been sick a day in his life! That was the dad that I longed to see all of that time he was sick. Yes, his mental capacity was stable, he knew there was only one end, and he was a Christian wanting to be with the Lord! The tears flow as I write this! No family should ever have to go through this! Please get this legislation passed. We don't want our animals to suffer, but we let people suffer! Don't love animals more than your family!!! PLEASE!!!
Nov 28, 22

Are you certain that as you walk amongst people you believe we are all equal regardless of race, colour and beliefs. That their opinions and beliefs are equally important as your. Do you have an open mind and respect the person nest to you? Can you be a person with no hate or resentment? It would be a wonderful world if we could just say I respect your opinion and I know you'll respect mine. Will it ever happen? Not in my lifetime but hopefully in my grandchildren
APB
I cannot believe I'm reading this discussion page...Rewardia CHOSE this?...what is WRONG with you?..we have a little racist who is unaware she is... scuttling around....please take this page down.....and fire the person who approved it...
Dec 23, 24

Do you believe climate change is caused by humans? What if anything do you do to counteract the affect of climate change?
Terry 1443234
Please, look at the Statue of Liberty and the sea level around it, hasn\u2019t changed in over 50 years. Al Gore said the polar bears would be extinct in 2012, nope. Ice caps in some areas have actually increased. 500 wildfires in British Columbia in the summer of 2023, 450 were set by climate activists trying to claim the fires were caused by climate change. The arsonists have been charged, some have been convicted, others still awaiting trail. Mainstream media refusing to cover this. There hasn\u2019t been one climate change claim that has been proven as fact in the past 100 years, remember the ozone layer and the attempted fear with that story?
Jan 06, 24
This is the most ridiculous thing I have seen so far while attempting to do a survey. After filling out all the prequalifcation (and being "slow" as I know panel station will reject your survey on prescreen even when you are slow so going SUPER SLOW while filling in a/s/e/l questions gives you a 50/50 chance of PERHAPS getting the survey), I encountered the following error when filling in the craptcha: RECaptcha error. Over Enterprise...
PT
I have just finished 3 surveys from different colours. All gone to the very last page, then I was told I was screened out. Well over an hour spent on these ridiculous last minute screen outs!
Screening should be done at the beginning rather than at the end, you want respondents to be honest, then you shouldn\u2019t waste their time or honour with 50 cents (rather than 20points).
Jan 13, 26

Do you think that part of getting a driving license should be learning to change a tyre and knowing how to check the oil and water on a car? I have my license but I am not strong enough to lift a tyre and have always had someone else to check the oil and water but my children know how to do all that. What about oil changes? Do you do them yourself or leave it to your mechanic?
Fergo
My dad said to me if you want to drive you have to know how to change the tyre and change the oil and that was 45 years ago
6 days ago

Do you think Rewardia members have a right to be downright rude to or make fun of other members opinions they share in the daily discussion forums? Or should there be respect for any answer or opinion shared, whether you agree with it or not?
Glen O 298805
Define what you consider rude. Respect is earned not granted. If someone has a ridiculous opinion they deserve ridicule. Lets face it some opinions are illegal, immoral, unethical and downright wrong. I will not respect such opinions.
Having an opinion that the Earth is flat or humans were alive alongside dinosaurs will not get my respect just for starter examples. I believe most people here would not respect some ones opinion that say one race is superior to another. A mantra I live with is when arguing with an idiot make sure the other person isn't doing the same.
Sep 25, 22

Canada has very strict entry rules for applying for citizenship there, & a 5 year process. Australia s is much shorter with a basic, simple multiple question test. Shouldn t the gift of being able to come and live in peace and with all the chances and freedom in the world be a prize to work hard for and appreciate? These days people are being let in who don t hold the same values, and it s changing our society. I think the tests should be harder and the wait times longer, and...
PammyG
I agree, look at the horrible demonstrations we have had in Victoria that always end in riots.
I am assuming that most people that choose to come to Australia to live are looking for a better life. DON\u2019T BRING YOUR WARING SHIT HERE!
Mar 02, 25

Would you trust the corona virus vaccination?
allinomore
damn,, the nut jobs still with the conspiracy shit,, give it a break, this poll is 3 freakin years old, go find some other crap to lie about,,,\u2660\ufe0f
Apr 28, 23

What is it about men and their use of noisy garden tools like chain saws and leaf blowers? I m aware that I m making a huge generalisation here, but the vast majority of people who use these things are male, and I genuinely don t understand why it s necessary to rev these machines in the downtimes, when they re not actually doing anything productive. Please explain?
Rob G 106430
I'll make a another huge generalisation on why men use garden tools - nagging partners too lazy to do it themselves.
Jul 16, 25

A fair while ago now... Australian scientists discovered that feeding a limited amount of a certain seaweed to cows stopped them from burping and farting...and nothing happened (it has just been rediscovered in the UK!!)...we have a functioning pig farm that is carbon NEGATIVE...it generates all its own power AND supplies the grid...why aren't they all like that?...we already have a paint that actively removes carbon from the atmosphere...breaking it...
Andrea R 192957
This is all BS. Climate change is created by elites in private jets to bring about your obedience due to fear. You've never even been on a farm I would guess. They don't want farms they want to feed you insects instead. Wake up.
Mar 08, 24
Opps I have nothing to say. Has anyone else also have nothing to say. If so please do not mention it. Thanks.
Mopos
Plenty to say about the "new forum" but I wont... hang on....yuck! go back to the old format, apparently it's a trial..........pls do something and complain....
Feb 04, 26
What did the physicist order as take away for his lunch ? Answer : Fission chips.
Von
The chicken and the egg are in bed. The chicken rolls over and lights a cigarette, and the egg says...
'Well, I guess that answers that question.'"
Jul 28, 25

It is all over the news lately that the President of the USA wants to annex Canada. I think this is taking it a little too far in his dream of conquering the world. Canada may not be as populated as the USA, however, it can hold its own. Canada has participated in many improvements over the years, and it is well liked all over the world. Everyone wants to wear a Canadian patch when they are visiting overseas.
WonkyandProud
I am an American, and I did NOT vote for Trump and will not bow down to him! Many of us are outrage and are protesting against this. It is all over YouTube that Americans are on the side of the Canadians. We support you, and I feel I should cross the border to Canada and fight the US to defend you. However, I love my country, but this is not the country thopat I am proud of. You would not believe the people who are Trump supporters and thinks he is accomplishing great things! He cares only for himself and his power. We are terrified! We love Canada, but we are stuck in the middle and if war breaks out, we could be killed for what we don't even believe in. He thinks presidents do not have to abide by the law, and he can rreign as he wishes. Our only hope is that the people and congress stops him! He has already ruined our reputation. I called him Hitler because Hitler had followers also with mind control or whatever the government is using to control them! Their common sense is gone. There is no way Trump could get elected by people with good judgment with all the things he said during his campaign. He insulted women, blacks, Jews, immigrans and veterans. Virtually anyone that he thinks isn't as wonderful as he thinks he is. I even saw a picture of him with a crown! I will not be ruled. We are losing our rights, and he appointed Elon Musk to audit the government so he has access to everyone's personal information! I did NOT vote for that. They don't care what the average person wants. You should read Project 25! They even wanted to monitor women's menstrual cycles! How scary is that, and supposedly he won the election! I have a friend who read Project 25, and saw nothing wrong with it! When push comes to shove, he backs down, but the damage is done because Canada now hates the US! We need Canada and love Canada and the peaceful decades we have had with Canada! My dad said years and years ago that Canada has never caused problems! That is a huge benefit being so close to us. Trump has lost his mind, and everyone is afraid because he would have his "people" do his dirty for him and keep his own hands clean. However, he has so much blood on his hands that it boggles my mind. If he hadn't run for president, he would be in prison! That's who we voted into office, or did we? He was not going to lose, and we all know with his money and power, he couldn't lose! I am so sick of all the chaos that started on day one. If was the same way in his previous term. Everyday he bitched about something and how bad he's treated. Now he wants revenge and doesn't care about Ukraine and in his mind, the Panama Canal is now the American Canal. We have no legal right to it, and it is not run by China! He's nuts, but tomorrow it will be a whole different story! You can tell how upset I am, and I'm sure people are turning over in their graves. I'm 72 with no children so I don't fear anything he can do to me. People with children should consider moving...seriously! I could write page after page, but it's all out their on the Meidas Touch on their website and YouTube. Trump's neice Mary Trump has a podcast against her uncle. That's pretty bad! We need to band together and fight if need be. I can't see everything I'd like to say, but you can guess what I'm thinking. Congress better see the light and do something. He blames everything bad on everyone else and everything good is because of what has done. It's all lies! I've been praying for the world. It is not a US problem, but a worldwide one. People in power don't care about us poor people. Look at other countries with dicators. They were moving here, but they probably won't now. Immigration problem solved! Great tactic, Trump! Make the US so horrible no immigrants will move here! What an ass!!!
Feb 21, 25

I often wonder why a lot of them talk about loneliness especially among older community! If you really analyse, what is loneliness, it gives you several answers! One is fear of facing by yourself, another is unable to think what supposed to be done with one s time, and the other is someone needs another person to sit around and chat to them. If we can get over these 3 elements using our mental faculties to work on something better, there won t be any loneliness feelings I...
BLM
There is a big difference between alone and lonely (and you are deliberately mixing the two of 'them'). ALONE refers to the physical state of being by oneself, which can be a neutral or even positive experience. LONELY, on the other hand describes a feeling of sadness or isolation that rises from a lack of social connection or emotional support. FYI: You completely 'lost me' when you used the word THEM in your SCENARIO!
Mar 23, 26

Not the big achievements - the small, almost-invisible wins. Maybe you handled a tricky moment with more patience than usual, fixed something you ve been putting off, made someone smile, or simply got through a hard day. Everyone has at least one quite win, even if it doesn't look impressive from the outside. What was yours?
Lynn
A huge achievement for my husband when he went to cardiologist and was told he now has an ecg of a 45 year old.
This is after a few years of worry.
He is a lovely gentle man.
Mar 05, 26

Have you noticed the celebrity outfits are getting more & more daring! Same as swimwear with bikini bottoms that leave nothing to the imagination. Am I being prudish, or do you agree some things are better covered up & looking glamorous without showing too much flesh? What do you think?
Von
Yep, You're being a Prude.
If a person is comfortable in what they're wearing....makes them feel good about themselves...then go for it, wear whatever you like.
AND....
who gave you my photo ? \ud83d\ude05
Mar 26, 25

I recently read a book written by groundbreaking psychiatrist Dr Brian Weiss titled 'Many lives, Many masters.' In short the books talks about reincarnation, past lives and miracles and how he came to practice past life regression therapy. I started looking for a serious hypnosis therapist to search my previous lives. Does anyone have an idea about hypnosis and regression therapy? Any experience you would like to share?
Roeli L
Don't got there. Turn your life over to Jesus Christ. He died for your sins and when you become a child of God Almighty you will have Heaven too.
Read your Holy Bible and get Born Again. Don't wait too long or you will miss Heaven all together. Then where will you spend eternity??? One life to live and then Judgement. PLEASE heed, Salvation is today.
Apr 20, 25

Just seen an advert for vegan dog food....are they serious?.. I suspect that dog food is mostly made up of all scraps and weird bits of animals that might be thrown away otherwise....if you want to be vegan that's fine... I'm not too happy about you making your children vegans...but it appears to be still legal at the moment...but PLEASE just leave your dog to live a long happy and healthy life...or just don't have a dog in the first place...it's not a fashion accessory...
Teri 1282723
I am what Linda C will be calling a fool, and proud of it. I haven't eaten meat or meat-based gravy in over 20 years. I stopped eating it because when I started working in a major grocery store I saw how much meat was being sold. I looked into where it was all coming from and discovered factory farming, and what really happens in growing/feed lots, on factory farms, inside and outside of slaughterhouses and the crowding, freezing or extremely hot conditions in the packed trucks to go from 'farm' to slaughterhouse, how cruel the people are to the animals in all of these places. I've read one person's account while getting information working at a slaughterhouse and he said he was witness to cows being pulled by machine after freezing noses and even thighs to the side of these trucks. Yes, noses and thighs were left frozen and stuck to the sides of the trucks and living cows were pulled out. Sick and injured and unable to walk cows are pushed into the slaughterhouses with bulldozers and fed to you. They are called "downers". NO, there is NOT someone going in and making sure the animals are treated kindly or respectfully. Nobody makes sure the animals are even dead before the screaming pigs are dunked in scalding water to get the little hairs off your bacon, or before cows are sliced into. The stunners don't often work the first - and only - time and the animals are 'processed' so many per hour they don't have the time to make sure an animal is dead or unconscious. A LOT of them are feeling the pain. A LOT of them see the pain and fear of what's happening in front of them and knowing they're next in line. It's truly horrific!!!! And I will NOT BE A PART OF THAT CRUELTY!!
The dairy industry is almost as cruel with chickens being crowded to death. For meat or for eggs. They live in battery cages where they can't move unless they all move at the same time, or 'free range' barns where you're shown pictures of baby chicks with lots of room but unless you look for it you don't see how crowded they really are when they're all close to slaughter age. Super-size-them-fast so their skin explodes and dead birds are thrown out every day because of that. Cows being made pregnant and making babies so they make milk. Those babies are taken away immediately after being birthed while the mothers scream for them. Videos show men throwing said calves to hurt their legs so they can't run back to the mothers. And what happens to all these babies?? Yes, they are killed. These milking cows are fed hormones to make them give 5 times the normal amount of milk.
There is so much pain in the dairy industry emotional and physical.
THINK ABOUT WHERE YOUR FOOD REALLY COMES FROM AND STOP PRETENDING IT'S OKAY.
Feb 13, 25

I get often asked, when I'm in town, if I have spare change. I get asked by beggars. Now, I'm usually one who would spare change if I have it :). Like to do a good deed now and then. Yet lately I've noticed these beggars smoke cigarettes all the time.....so how is it they can afford cigarettes but don't want to put money towards food etc....
Pato Lo Duck
When I was still working in the city and had to go to work early each day I came across this guy that was hanging around the traffic lights near my place. When the lights were red he would run around from car to car asking for $20 for food and a train fare. I saw people give him money. After about the 3rd day when he was still there harassing people for money, I got out of my car and threatened to thump him if he asked me again. He swore profusely at me, threatening to call the cops on me, then told me he didn\u2019t need my stinking cash as he had plenty already. He pulled a roll of twenties out of his pocket and waved them at me. Judging by the size of that roll there must have been about 2 grand in there.. After that he never turned up at those lights anymore.
Apr 02, 24

What a difference in today's society, compared to the olden way of life. People of today, were clothes that they really don't fit them properly. We never used to have today's fashion that jeans worn torn/ripped, Pants when you bend shows your bum crack, tops are so short & overweight people still want to wear them or so low cut that your boobs are about to fall out. Skirts/dress so tight & short, not made for heavier people. Don't people realize what impression this...
Bex
Wow, that is extremely judgemental. If a heavy woman wants to wear a skirt, a bikini, or a midriff top, more power to her. Stop the body shaming, and let people wear what they want. If you don't like it, look away.
Feb 12, 24

Has political correctness gotten to a stage where it is more harmful to society than it is helpful. Everyone seems to be so easily offended by the most silliest of things and people seem to be bending over backwards to appease what are often minority groups.
BLM
It is not political correctness that got us in this MESS - it is racism and sexism that got us in this MESS!! Everybody says honest is the BEST policy - but nobody actually practices honesty.
Apr 11, 21

You haven't received a phone call in months, so on this day when the phone rang you picked it up right away. The voice on the other end sounded familiar, but you're not 100% sure you knew who it was, and you didn't want to feel foolish by asking as the person did not say their name. The conversation goes on for a couple of minutes until the person asked you a question that you didn't know, you stopped, laughed and then quickly blurted out, "who am I speaking to?" No...
JANN R
My phone blocks calls that I dont have on my contact list but if this did happen I would have asked who was calling when I answered the phone
1 week ago
When I first started here I was making pretty good money. There were always lots of surveys, some pretty high paying. Used to get a few Blue Survey's everyday as well. Actually made over $10 one day, was on a roll. Now it is a absolute joke. Hardly ever any Blue Survey's anymore. Not much else otherwise and if there is, they are ridiculously low paying mostly now. Also am getting screened out more than ever. Lucky to make $1 a day. What a shame.
Roxy
How can you be screened out after you've finished a survey,that means the survey isn't honest because obviously they don't like my answers!
Dec 01, 25

When you're using public transport, regardless of where you hop on from, I believe you should be dressed appropriately out of respect for other people and children. If you're near a beach area, these days especially, some people - particularly women - feel it s acceptable to hop on public transport wearing just a bikini. This is rude and embarrassing for whoever has to see it. There are so many quick cover garments you can throw on, like a beach top or dress, etc. There s no...
Norman PSBHRJ
I don't agree with this discussion, people wear what they wear, if you don't like it, stay off public transport. I wouldn't mind at all. Everybody has the right to wear what they want. People are just to effended these days. I enjoy looking at people and I don't judge them by what they wear or lack of. I don't judge people period. If you don't like what people wear in public then the problem is not them, it's you.
Mar 02, 26

To get into my car, I touch the handle, and it unlocks automatically with the mirrors opening out. Getting in, the screen said "Hello Paula, we have a surprise for you" and when I pressed the starter the screen burst into fireworks and wished me a Happy New Year. My car is pretty clever. It has electric heated seats, a heated steering wheel, auto parking and reversing, heads up, sat nav, self adjusting headlights, auto wipers, sensors front, rear and sides, cruise...
Klanger
We haven't gone far at all. In fact we are going backwards. I always want to have full control of anything that isn't alive. and make decisions by myself. It is dangerous and will damage a lot of people. Thinking for ourselves is the greatest gift of all.
Jan 12, 26

Not old exactly, but I realised I m not as young as I feel when I see how much older the actors, singers, and celebs I grew up with have gotten - or when I hear they ve passed. I still picture them as they were, so it hits hard when reality catches up. Aging isn t a bad thing - it brings perspective. For one, I don t tolerate BS like I used to just to keep the peace and I genuinely don t care what people think anymore (aside from those who matter to me). What s...
Angie
Ok so just yesterday, I went into work as usual believing \u201cyep, just another day\u201d and I was literally thrown to the floor by a student who obviously started his day on the wrong side of bed (or worse)\u2026 anyways, this severely traumatised, autistic non verbal kid wasn\u2019t happy when the \u2018ants go marching two by two Hurrah Hurrah\u2019 stopped playing (not my fault\u2026 the internet froze for a bit)
And he totally attacked me\u2026 I hit the floor, (15 year old M\u0101ori kid giving everything he had to an exhausted 54 year old menopausal pakeha lady who has given her all to the tamariki of Aotearoa Nz for over 16 years)
I\u2019m here tonight, reading this, covered in scratches and bruises, barely able to function, due to the mental, physical and emotional stress I endure, day after day\u2026
Yeah nah
I\u2019m done
I am officially an OLD woman
Oct 21, 25

I have a neighbour who wants to replace a boundary fence. I have gotten two quotes, one was rudely overpriced. He has a friend who did nothing but criticised the quotes and wants to build the fence. His friend, I have found to be a know-it-all, and wants to build the fence cash in hand. He has put a roof over a couple of containers next door, but after a year is yet to complete it. He won t listen to any suggestions about materials, etc , and says he will supply a...
Tina
If your neighbour wants his friend to do it, then he can pay for it. If he wants you to help pay for it, then he and you need to agree on who should do it.
Oct 23, 25

You work hard all of your life to buy what you want & what size of your living quarters. This is from 3 bedrooms onwards. No one can tell you how to live. You paid it all off & it s all yours. So you re so happy & eventually it is just only 2 people living in a huge space. So be it, it s your castle, now how dare your government wants to introduce a tax for having a spare bedroom unused, because he chooses to bring in more people into your country & no more spare...
Virgogirl
This sounds suspicious to me. Where is such a thing happening? I doubt the gov't can force you or tell you to rent a room to a foreigner or anyone for that matter.
Sep 12, 25

Why does the government not insist on lowering grocery prices? The fuel cost went down the groceries went higher and what ever happened to the Canadian quality food control and. Where is our prime minster, he has spent more time in New York and Europe on our dime, bet he is having a lovey 3000 meal.
BLM
Corporate greed (profits over people) aka capitalism lack of (business) ethics. Furthermore, grocery prices are NEVER going down and all other aspects (cost) of living life (housing, utilities, etc.) are constantly going up (make the necessarily adjustment - aka get used to it)!
Jul 19, 25

My ex-boyfriend had left me and went and married a woman. Now they married are not working out his starting to text me and say he was sorry, but he texts me to give him 400 dollar to get his car out of the shop I had felt sorry for him and I did give him 400 dollar but after that I didn't here from him, I was so hurt. So what should I do if he asks me again when his married not going to work out.
Mary G 409440
I think you know the answer to your question and are just asking for confirmation. He is a loser and will never change - you sound like a very nice person and can deserve much better than him.
Apr 23, 25

Hi I would like to discuss climate change, I am really sorry for bringing up this topic, I realise everybody is sick of all the news about this problem, but if man does not get it together in this lifetime recycle, garbage in our oceans, littering, cutting down our beautiful forests just to built luxury homes, protect our waterways for our water fowl, just think about what we are leaving the next generation GOOD LUCK with that.
Len G
I believe climate change us being blown out of proportion. Yes there are some issues tha definitely need to be addressed but it's not the gloom and doom certain people are saying. Look at the Al Gores yhe John Kerry's and the Leonardo De Caprios. They go around in their private jet's burning mor fossil fuels the u can imagine.period.
May 31, 24

We used to have milk bottles that were washed out, refilled and used for years (delivered on electric floats to your door) TVs, fridges, computers, household appliances ... shoes and clothes ... that were easy to repair and lasted for many years, if not forever. Now we have very cheaply made rubbish (often from our friends in China) that has to be thrown away when it stops working or wears out ... it is either impossible to fix or just massively cheaper to buy a new one...
Rod R 101788
The 2 are not necessarily the same things. Many houses used to reuse supermarket shopping bags as rubbish bags. Now we buy rubbish bags that can be made of recycled materials but still can't be recycled.
The laminate on the kitchen & bathroom benches in the house we rent are fading where they get wet, but my parents' kitchen benches were solid wood & lasted for more than 40 years.
I still use my Dads electric drill & it still works because the only plastic parts are the trigger & handle cover. It has outlasted 2 rechargeable drills.
The handsaw I use has a wooden handle & I sharpen the blade with a file.
Apparently I recently "upcycled" an old solid wood door we bought to replace a broken modern one. It's still being used as a door - it's been refurbished & reused, same as my Grandmothers' dresser made in 1908.
Some things are made to last & some aren't, it's all about money, sometimes for multi-national multi-million dollar companies yet most people reading this rant aren't millionaires.
Mar 15, 21

I can't talk about everyone, I can talk only about myself. Marriage has proven itself as a dangerous institution to me. It puts me in a situation in which my boundaries are not honoured, and I lose control over my salary, I am expected to accept someone else s religion, and do everything he says. But my needs are not respected. Men claim ownership on me what I marry them. It feels like I sign my rights away when I get married. What is your experience? Why people don't believe...
Sandra H 2204 NSW
We celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary in January. I have never experienced any of your issues, though marriage is something that needs to be worked on. Unfortunately I lost him in August.
Nov 01, 24

I am unhappy about some people in there that think that everyone has to say congrats, well done, etc. Some people just want to sit and play without chatting. You think it's rude that if someone does not acknowledge your win, you take offence. YOU!! DO NOT know what is going on in someone's life. Maybe they can't type, maybe they are shy, maybe they have a mental illness you know nothing of. To turn sour on someone just because they do not comment is just plain...
Morenita
Just don\u2019t reply when we comment. I wish people would chat with me. I do get lonely sometimes and have no friends. You sound mean.
May 05, 24
I ran a few earlier...they tend to drift down the list and get forgotten...John started one a while back but it is starting to fail ..so I thought it was time for a new one again...OKAY people..who is on first? it is standup on line....which is great....so its not scary...in fact its a good place to checkout your material before you use it!
Von
The Lone Ranger and Tonto have been riding all day on a buffalo hunt. When they stop to rest, Tonto places his ear to the ground and listens.
"Buffalo come," Tonto says.
"How do you know that?" asks the Lone Ranger.
"Ear sticky."
Apr 21, 26

If you knew the world was going to end soon, what would you do? Would you go crazy and do wild things, or would you accept the fact and try to help others to come to grips with this?
Mike Pike
Know Jesus Know Peace No Jusus you're in trouble
May 04, 26

I am a diabetic. Had gout so bad I was in bed for 2 days/screaming. Thank god I have a good friend... It went to ambulance stage. Ambulance came. And they made me wait 11 hours in emergency. Put a medical sock on. Called a taxi to take me home. It was 1:00 at that time. The taxi driver had to help me get into my place. Gave him a $10 tip. Should have been more. Has anyone got stories this? Or I am the only one?
Razz
I have no experience with Emergency Department, but they are understaffed and underpaid. The fault lies with the government and has for years; it took Covid to bring it to everyone's attention. They do the best with what's available. Sorry for your experience but it happens every day.
Apr 02, 26

Woke used to mean one thing.... now it is just confusing... Gay was happy once.... Quark can mean a Desktop publishing program....or a fundamental particle or a type of cheese!....why don't we just make up some more words?...is it a lack of imagination?...what do you think?....if that is too tiring maybe we could get AI to do it for us...it saves us from thinking doesn't it
writerrochelle
I don't use slang words that are meaningless in their context. I prefer using the English language, which is confusing enough already. ;-D
Apr 22, 26

When you set a list of Surveys which one do you choose? By Colour By Number of Stars By Reward Amount By Time or Just start at the top and work your way down I personally go by the Time because I am completing a Survey between jobs or chores or going out. What do you do?
Katya
I start with Azure. Then take the shortest time ones. I am so tired of the long ones. I finish them, then they say I didn't, and give me compensation. I send in screenshots where they say I finished them to Rewardia, and Rewardia says it looks like I didn't finish it, when I have proof. So no wasting time on long ones.
Apr 21, 26

Based on recent data from early 2026, New Zealand households are experiencing high levels of financial pressure, with nearly half (49%) reporting more pressure than usual at the start of the year. How is it where you live? What's your household's current level of financial pressure?
Woodster
I hope this Middle East war doesn't go on for too much longer as this is affecting prices and causing pressure for so many, particularly farmers and the transport industry. Our household feels pressure when the stock market falls and so does our superannuation.
Apr 28, 26

Over the years I have seen servers in restaurants being treated badly by the patrons, and often for no good reason. And yes, there are those servers that obviously don't care if your food arrives cold or even if it arrives at all. But there are a lot of good ones that do the best they can under difficult circumstances. My husband would always go out of his way to single out these people and let them know that they were appreciated. Once in Vegas we watched a poor kid...
Secret Squirrel
Working with the general public is a thankless job the majority of the time. But it takes only one person to notice you and give you some words of appreciation to make your day. A real smile,some words of encouragement or acknowledgement goes a long way. And believe me ,they remember you. I know I did.
Apr 24, 26

What day is it for you, today? Is it a holiday? Or a birthday? Or is it just another day? Was it a good day? Or was it a bad one? Was it dark out? Or was it light out? What was the day like for you? What day is it for you?
Hanno.
I have been retired for 6 years and every day is now a holiday for me. If I feel like going out I can, but if I am too tired I just stay at home and relax and work on increasing my Rewardia points. I am hoping to earn enough to buy a large screen TV.
Mar 22, 26

Long term changes of constant scrolling include eye strain, brain fatigue, difficulty focusing, and a negative effect on sleep. So, why did our grandparents start doomscrolling?
Nel
Almost all scrolling on the phone aren\u2019t doomscrolling Nafka! Except a few negative effects, there are heaps of positive benefits of this act! Knowledge seeking, creativity, meeting like minded people, expressing ideas, and experiencing professional content you never came across before are some of the positives! For any elderly person, it\u2019s far better time being spent meaningfully (whether it\u2019s night or day) than logically, I believe! Especially, at your mature age there are no hard and fast rules to be followed! It\u2019s your time and your law! No one can dictate terms to them! Most of their stressors generate positive energy which helps more brain power and a greater awareness in them! \ud83d\ude00
Mar 21, 26
Good evening fellow hard working Rewardian's.. Wondered if anyone had a favourite saying or even a wee poem they like or use sometimes.. Sorry if this has been done before. My hubby can't speak coz of stroke but when lying down he can get out a vaguely clear "Woteva!" haha. Maybe mine is "I need chocolate".
Angie
The Chosen one just reminded me of a good one I heard while watching Bucket List (a great movie btw)
"Never trust a fart"
\ud83e\udd23
Sorry, if it has already come through here on mary c's General topic page... or should I say pages and pages and pages
Aug 18, 24

What things that are done these days and even accepted as "normal" do you think are ridiculous or unnecessary? Here are some that I can think of: "Save the date" notices Wedding rehearsal Wedding dinner rehearsal
Lachelle B
Those 'named days' such as bubble wrap day, talk like a pirate day, pancake day, extraterrestrial abduction day.... yes they exist and are pointless.
Jan 09, 26

There are discussions on here about vaccinations when you are old...and why do you not do them lots of questions by enthusiastic young people...they mean well...but society moves on... I walk around with a generation who barely understand one single language cannot spell...need their phone to explain things to them...self entitled arrogant...when I am eventually forced to have a smartphone just to exist... I will string myself up on a door...hopefully I will not need to........
Andrew396
This sounds like incoherent rambling to me, like an old man yelling at a cloud. Times are always a-changing. I get that the older you get, the harder it may get to adapt, but if you're having challenges to adapt, there's younger family to help you out, most likely. Not all of us "younger folk" are arrogant or too dependent on our phones, I have one but I can get by without it too.
Dec 10, 25

Sometimes we re so busy worrying about what might happen tomorrow or regretting what happened yesterday that we forget to enjoy what s happening right now. Living in the present moment helps us feel calm, grateful, and truly alive.
kittle
I am just thankful that the Lord Jesus gives me each day and the blessings. I am 72 years old. Each day is a gift.
Sep 20, 25

Should Nuclear be in the mix for our energy moving forward? The debate over nuclear power's role in our energy future is far from settled. Proponents highlight its reliability and low-carbon emissions, while critics raise concerns about safety, waste disposal, and the potential for nuclear proliferation. As we grapple with the urgent need to address climate change, the question of whether to include nuclear power in the energy mix becomes increasingly complex.
Eric 1286034
My take, global warming is a political way by our politicians to collect taxes, started with Gore over two decades ago with all his scare tactics, that truly never happened, because I believe God put all these energy resources for us humans to survive, period, we just had to figure it all out., nothing to do with politics or fear.
Anything Gore said, has never happened, these frauds will always scare the masses. God will protect us if we get back to Him, and believe, this is what I believe, but people are afraid, thank you for allowing me to express my opinion, Eric.
Nov 27, 24

My husband and I have been married 28 years. Recently, he ended up in the hospital due to medical issues and a serious fall due to low sodium. After leaving the hospital, he had to go into a rehab facility for physical therapy. Around this time, a neighbor who has been constantly causing problems, called to tell me to tell my husband she loves him. She tried to say that would make him feel better. I was so shocked, I had no idea what to say or do. I am just now coming...
Jania S
WHAT? GET A LIFE and this is not days of our lives, this is supposed to be a survey site, not dear abby or is it?
Oct 18, 24

Sometimes I wonder why I can't just change my life I lost my dad 9 years ago due to cancer and just a year ago my younger brother took his life because of cancer he couldn't stand the thought of his kids seeing him in pain and really sick life our dad was. I wonder why god didn't take me instead or why he can't take the bad people, why the great ones. I guess it's a mystery that I will never understand. My life is like a lifetime movie no joke and I have tried changing it, but...
Gigi
We will understand God's plan for each of us in due time. That time isn't now. You need to rely on your faith in God and realize he's not the bad guy. On the contrary. God knows and loves us and will have us understand everything in due time. This life is a testing ground for us to grow and learn and to learn to control our bodies and souls. You aren't the only one who has lost loved ones, young and old. We'll understand when the time is right. We aren't God. We don't decide. It hurts and God will make it right when the time comes and is His decision. Kudos for sharing heartbreaking experiences. We all have them.
Mar 11, 25

Yesterday, there were 4 deer here, would have been so easy to get, however, an elder friend of ours came today, don't see any deer anywhere today. The four yesterday were not afraid at all, they ate here all day, but today the guy is here, and we have not seen a deer all day. Are the deer intelligent or what?
BLM
Hi Debra D 624780. Should there 'still' be a deer hunting season...NO. Unfortunately, human beings have not evolved from our hunter-gather past as deer hunting season is unnecessary and inhuman at this point in humans' fight for survival on this planet. However, I have a bias viewpoint. I am 95% to 99% of the time (when it comes to food) - a VEGAN!
Dec 08, 24

Regarding the elderly people, should they have a donated time slot to do their shopping? In me opinion definitely no, but I can t believe the polls are asking normal people in a survey to separate the elderly, because they are slow and very talkative, which slows everyone else through the isles and checkouts. To me, this is really discrimination for them. This people need to be treated with respect at all times. We all will be in this position one day. How would you feel if...
BLM
Equality has NEVER existed on this planet - you will FACE some form of discrimination (ageism, racism, sexism, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, lack of religious beliefs, social economic status, etc.) - before you DIE on this planet!
Nov 26, 24

Recently I bought a shirt. As usual, there was a spare button attached. It had me wondering, in this day and age, how many people still would use this feature. Is it mandated? Would it be better to not include this feature and pass on the savings, seeing that the percentage would be quite low.
Nite-Owl
I don't think I ever needed that spare one, but I have several in my 'button box'. (I'm 75) I think most young adults today haven't been taught or wouldn't have the slightest notion or knowledge to sew a button on. It's a throw away society. Very sad.
Sep 03, 24

In the past five years, I've noticed my city has become more populated. It is causing congestion with traffic. Also, the grocery stores are over packed, and I'm finding that the foods I usually purchase are becoming less available. Is anyone else living in the Hamilton area noticing this?
Benz
The elites can make you believe anything when they claim to control almost every global media outlet.
The flood of migrants is a deliberate method of the elite to cause division amongst people so they fight one another.
Why would they want this?
They want you so distracted with all the problems like cost of living, housing crisis, business failures, destruction of the food chain, global warming lies, overpopulation so they can take your land and then lock you up in "smart cities/prisons".
These smart cities are run by Artificial intelligence and track and trace your every move to ensure you exist within their strict carbon efficient guidelines every second of your life.
If you step out of line you will be punshished through the digital social credit system. They may choose to reduce your food allowance, travel restrictions or maybe force you to be re-educated in a strict facility......who knows?
These smart cities are already in operation in China.
Jul 23, 24

My granddaughter and I pick up rubbish, and I also taught my children to do it when we were younger. I believe it s each person s responsibility to keep the community clean and look after the environment and also because it is polluting our environment. If u buy yourself treats make sure the rubbish goes in the bin and treats our community right too!
Grew
Is this even a question? It's a no brainer...I've recycled since I was a child. I'm now 48 always have always will do. My family does the same. It's a privilege to walk on this earth we should treat it as such. Just my opinion
Oct 15, 23

I'm a 60-year-old grandfather and along with my wife we share guardianship of our 3 grandchildren with my daughter, we have a total of 8 living in a 4 bedroom, our house is uncharted chaos, every day is a new direction, and we 2 people high on the autistic spectrum one is 6 and 1 is 40, my daughter has a tumour in the brain, there are multiple issues we deal with daily, my problem is this why do people say how do you cope, why do you live in chaos, why do you...
Sago
I take my hat off to you. There is no way I could do what you do. I find it hard managing life on my own. I\u2019m 44, left home at 15 as soon as I could. Home and family life was intolerable. Constantly being told that I wasn\u2019t wanted. Lots of violence and disharmony. I thought I I\u2019d be truly over it by now but without the proper and normal support networks, it\u2019s really hard. I have to keep telling myself that life could be a lot worse. I feel lucky that I\u2019m in Australia and not in some war torn or dirt poor country. I just feel like my upbringing has left a lifelong legacy on me that is insurmountable and affects every facet of my life. Deep self esteem issues and feeling like everyone hates you. As they say, what doesn\u2019t break you makes you stronger. Thanks for reading. Cheers
Mar 25, 23
Why do so many survey companies need to know if there are any children under 17 in your house?...I find that really creepy..particularly when they find out there are none..and then throw you out of the survey...come on...that is at best strange....
Neo
"what colour is your hair and how often to you dye or cut it?"
Why does this matter?
I would love to answer "I am obviously a bot and do not have hair to cut or style"\ud83e\udd23
1 day ago

I know books aren't as popular perhaps as they were...and it shows in people's spelling and the horrible typesetting elsewhere...so how about setting up a list of the best books you have ever read...so that everyone else never misses out by accident? I'll start you off..... John Kennedy Toole wrote a comic novel...and in the "old days" there was no self-publishing...so he sent the manuscript to loads of publishers...who all rejected it...and in the end the poor man killed...
Rob G 106430
Perfume by Robert Suskind
A Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
The City In the Autumn Stars by Michael Moorcock
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The Androids Dream by John Scalzi
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey
Altered States by Paddy Chayefsky
Woken Furies by Richard Morgan
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
The Road by Cormac Mcarthy
Tool of the Trade by Joe Haldeman
1 week ago

The younger generation is not having morals, values. They have less manners, they have lesser empathy but they feel entitled for everything. If they don't get things according to their way they get frustrated easily. We need to urgently look into this.
Woodster
I agree there are some youngsters who are like that but I don't think you can generalise. I know many young people who do not behave in that way at all and I believe that is because of good parenting. If parents can't teach values and good manners to their children, or can't be bothered to, then it is no surprise their kids turn out in the way you describe.
May 02, 26

I was thinking about the "struggle" of having to rewind a VHS tape before returning it or waiting for a favorite song to finally come on the radio so you could record it. What s a specific memory or object from your younger years that would completely baffle a kid born in 2024?
Brick
No computers, no mobiles, no colour TV's, getting the strap if you were lippy to your parents or cheeky to other adults.
Apr 27, 26
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