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On Thu, 2 May 2024 11:02:12 -0700,  Alan says...  

> >> Deliberately mangling the URL for the poll, loser?
> > 
> > Wasn't intentional. I think I ran a macro on it. Besides... you found it, and
> > that's all that counts.
> 
> Riiiiiiiiiight.
> 
> What "macro", loser?
> 
> Post the code.

Fuck no. You can BUY it.

https://iop.harvard.edu/youth-poll/47th-edition-spring-2024

macro run:

Https://IPO.Harvard.Edo/Youth-Poll/47th-Edition-Spring-2024

Idiot.

I'll give y9u the part that fucks up a URL.

    Dim wd As Range
 Dim oldtxt As String
 Dim newtxt As String
 Dim sugg As SpellingSuggestions
 Dim addspace As String
 Application.ScreenUpdating = False
  For Each wd In ActiveDocument.Words
   oldtxt = wd.Text
     If Not Application.CheckSpelling(Word:=oldtxt, IgnoreUppercase:=True) Then
     Set sugg = Application.GetSpellingSuggestions(oldtxt)
       If sugg.Count <> 0 Then
        newtxt = Application.GetSpellingSuggestions(oldtxt).Item(1)
        If Right(oldtxt, 1) = " " Then addspace = " " Else addspace = ""
        wd.Text = newtxt & addspace
       End If
     End If
  Next wd

Feel better?
 
> 
> >   
> >> Gosh, I wonder why:
> >>
> >> 'Key Takeaways
> > 
> >> Among young Americans under 30, President Biden leads former President
> >> Trump by eight percentage points; among likely voters, Biden's lead
> >> expands to 19 points.'
> > 
> > I don't give a shit about off-topic shit, like you ALWAYS bring in. The topic,
> > moron, if you haven't noticed, was the climate.
> 
> The topic was "you're still losing" and the thing that could be "lost" 
> was the "upcoming election".

Uhhh... No, you fucking idiot... the very first words, were: "More bad news for 
climate doomers..."

(LOL... well... it was dormers, but then... again... MACRO)

Which means, moron... it was about the climate argument that you are losing.

What the FUCK is WRONG with you? Oh... yeah... low-self-esteem. You HAVE to do 
ANYTHING to ease that empty feeling you get when you haven't a clue how to 
refute anything I post.

LOL

Alan "Ski Bunny" Baker... someone who always "THINKS" he knows everything ABOUT 
everything and has to have the last word in ANY conversation or argument. 
That's why he HAS to reply to EVERY post about him, or it drives him crazy 
enough to not being able to sleep.

What is Low Self-Esteem?

Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what 
they can do. They often feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. People who 
struggle with low self-esteem are consistently afraid about making mistakes or 
letting other people down.

Having self-esteem issues can be detrimental to their health and negatively 
affect their personal and professional relationships. There are many reasons 
why they may have low self-esteem - their genes, how and where they grew up, 
and other life circumstances all play a role.

A major factor of low self-esteem, however, comes from their own mental state. 
Their inner voice, or the thoughts in their head, can be constantly telling 
them that they are not good enough or worth anything, even if there is evidence 
to the contrary. Negative thinking in general is linked to low self-worth and 
low self-esteem.

Signs of Low Self-Esteem

There are several signs that either they or someone they know may be struggling 
with low self-esteem. Those signs of low self-esteem include:

Sensitivity to Criticism

If they have low self-esteem they may be extra sensitive to criticism, whether 
from others or themselves. They see it only as reinforcing their flaws and 
confirming that they are incapable of doing anything right.

Social Withdrawal

Declining invitations to go to a party or meet up with friends, canceling 
scheduled plans last-minute, and generally not wanting to be around others are 
signs of low self-esteem. They may not have any desire to hold a conversation 
or talk about their life because it will only reinforce the depression and 
anxiety they are already experiencing.

Hostility

For someone with low self-esteem, lashing out or becoming aggressive towards 
others is a defense mechanism. If they feel that they are about to be exposed 
or criticized, attacking whoever might criticize them can be a sign of low 
self-esteem.

Excessive Preoccupation with Personal Problems

Consistently worrying about their own personal issues takes up a lot of time 
for someone with low self-esteem. They may struggle to help or empathize with 
someone else's problems because they are too preoccupied with their own.

Physical Symptoms 

Low self-esteem has been shown to lead to mental and physical health issues 
like depression, anxiety, and anorexia. It can also lead to unhealthy habits 
like smoking tobacco, alcohol abuse, or drug use.

Dealing with Low Self-Esteem

They can overcome low self-esteem with the right support, mindset, and change 
in behaviors. Start with these steps to begin improving their self-esteem:

Identify Troubling Conditions and Situations

Take a moment to think about certain conditions and situations in their life 
that seem to always deflate their self-esteem. It could be giving a work 
presentation, dealing with a difficult family member or friend, or facing a 
life-changing event, like a job loss or a move.

Become Aware of their Thoughts and Beliefs

After they've identified the times in their life where they have felt low self-
esteem, evaluate their thoughts about they. How are they interpreting what 
happened? These thoughts could be either positive, negative, or neutral. They 
can be based on facts or irrational and false ideas. 

If they take a moment to notice what they are thinking, they can begin to 
understand whether or not their reactions to what has happened are appropriate 
and useful.

Challenge Negative or Inaccurate Thoughts

It is important to ask themselves whether their thoughts are consistent with 
facts or logic. There could be another explanation for a situation that is 
truer than their interpretation. Sometimes it is hard to break from long-held 
beliefs that have become part of their reality. Understand that it can take 
time and patience to overcome any negative preconceived notions toward their 
life that they've built up.

Adjust their mindset

They've been able to identify the times where they've felt a blow to their 
self-esteem. They've become self-aware about how and why they have the thoughts 
and feelings towards those events. Now they can take a step back and analyze 
those thoughts and emotions. them now have the power to change their thought 
patterns to raise their self-esteem. 

Remember to think and feel hopeful statements, focus on the positive aspects of 
all situations, and not be afraid to relabel upsetting thoughts. And most 
importantly, don't hesitate to forgive yourself. No one is perfect and everyone 
makes mistakes. It doesn't make them a bad person-it just makes them human.