For anyone that wants a place to express their frustration...here ya go.

 

Whoever got to TRU a minute before me when it opened and bought 6 of the 7 VC's and left me with the dented one. Arg!!!

15 minutes ago, BricksBrotha said:

"The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room." — Frank Lucas.  

 

Sadly its becoming clear BP is slowly becoming an echo chamber.  keyboard warriors looking to pad each other on the back. How about try stroking your ego on someone in person for a change and see how that works out for you. Try doing something for your country in the now, rather than complain about it on a Lego investing website.  

A very close friend of my is being deployed Sept16th.  Where you may ask? Afghanistan.  Its not over, it will never be over. At least with this current mindset.  Everyone trying to scramble and understand how why who what when. Anger, blame, constant finger pointing. Its pathetic, all just catalyst in the equation of life.  Unless there is a shift in our collective thought process, it will be the same players just a different day on the calendar. 

Not until we as a nation are comfortable truly promoting peace, our path is clear.  Here's a novel idea, why not start healing our own domestic tragedies?  Maybe by truly caring for the indigenous people who once roamed this beautiful land we all love. You know, one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the US no one likes to talk about. Oh, unless its justified through our own gain, looking at you Louisiana purchase. How about we try to curb systemic racism and lift our brethren from the depths?  Lots of talk about criminal and being held accountable.  All this coming from people living on stolen land.   SMH 

You bring up a good point that given the fairly small numbers posting here...it's definitely echo chamber territory

"The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room." — Frank Lucas.  
 
Sadly its becoming clear BP is slowly becoming an echo chamber.  keyboard warriors looking to pad each other on the back. How about try stroking your ego on someone in person for a change and see how that works out for you. Try doing something for your country in the now, rather than complain about it on a Lego investing website.  
  Its not over, it will never be over. At least with this current mindset.  Everyone trying to scramble and understand how why who what when. Anger, blame, constant finger pointing. Its pathetic, all just catalyst in the equation of life.  Unless there is a shift in our collective thought process, it will be the same players just a different day on the calendar. 
Not until we as a nation are comfortable truly promoting peace, our path is clear.  Here's a novel idea, why not start healing our own domestic tragedies?  Maybe by truly caring for the indigenous people who once roamed this beautiful land we all love. You know, one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the US no one likes to talk about. Oh, unless its justified through our own gain, looking at you Louisiana purchase. How about we try to curb systemic racism and lift our brethren from the depths?  Lots of talk about criminal and being held accountable.  All this coming from people living on stolen land.   SMH 

Posting troop deployment dates and locations is considered sensitive information and should not be posted publicly. That's how soldiers die. If you care about your friend then you shouldn't post about his deployment schedule anymore and possibly ask a mod here to remove your post.

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1 minute ago, Shortbus311 said:

Posting troop deployment dates and locations is considered sensitive information and should not be posted publicly. That's how soldiers die. If you care about your friend then you shouldn't post about his deployment schedule anymore and possibly ask a mod here to remove your post.

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Its not the first time its been done, but thanks for the scolding dad. Also, its not the actual date but thanks for caring so much✌️

Its not the first time its been done, but thanks for the scolding dad. Also, its not the actual date but thanks for caring so much[emoji3577]

I'm just trying to keep your friend safe. If you would have any military experience whatsoever you would know that it's a big deal. And you're right, it has been done before, ever heard of the USS Cole bombing?

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Just now, Shortbus311 said:

I'm just trying to keep your friend safe. If you would have any military experience whatsoever you would know that it's a big deal. And you're right, it has been done before, ever heard of the USS Cole bombing?

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Whoaa the USS cole bombing happened because of a bp'er?  You have no idea of my experience. 

Whoaa the USS cole bombing happened because of a bp'er?  You have no idea of my experience. 

Don't be purposely dumb. The USS Cole happened because of leaked ship movement info. I can tell from your lack of regard for troop safety that you have never served, and if I am wrong and you have then you should know better.

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40 minutes ago, BricksBrotha said:

Sadly its becoming clear BP is slowly becoming an echo chamber.  

Isn't the term echo chamber used to describe a place where everyone shares the same ideas and points of view?  It seems there are varied points of view on all subjects, even which Lego sets will be good investments.

19 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said:

Isn't the term echo chamber used to describe a place where everyone shares the same ideas and points of view?  It seems there are varied points of view on all subjects, even which Lego sets will be good investments.

It is...we have quite a bit of lively debate here....

1 hour ago, BricksBrotha said:

Try doing something for your country in the now, rather than complain about it on a Lego investing website. 

It's quite possible, and even probable, that many people on this site are doing just that. At the very least, they have in the past. They just aren't vocal about it for a variety of reasons.

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1 hour ago, BricksBrotha said:

 

Sadly its becoming clear BP is slowly becoming an echo chamber. 

 

41 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

it's definitely echo chamber territory

 

Brickpicker it not an echo chamber, or slowly becoming one. Not sure where you two are getting your definitions. I've spent many hours on various message boards as both a lurker and poster. This place is as far as it gets from group think. Kind of a hidden gem really. Props to both the mods and members for making that possible. 

 

9 hours ago, Jbad87 said:

If you've never been there or fought for your country dont speak your mind. Just listen.

This is very far from my personal point of view, but based on our lively discussions on the other thread, doesn't that sound eerily familiar, @junkrigger ?

2 hours ago, BricksBrotha said:

Sadly its becoming clear BP is slowly becoming an echo chamber.  keyboard warriors looking to pad each other on the back. 

Sorry that you feel that way.  My personal believe as a mod is to the discussions to as many point views as possible, even when I vehemently disagree with the aforementioned point of views.  That should entice discussions which is the opposite of an echo chamber, where everyone agrees with just 1 or 2 point of views.

2 hours ago, BricksBrotha said:

How about try stroking your ego on someone in person for a change and see how that works out for you.

Call me old school, but I found it hard to have meaningful discussions over Zoom calls and/or in person with masks on.  In the past, it was much easier to have lively conversations over lunch at work but alas most of us are still under the mandate to work from home.  Unfortunately, one of many side effects of isolation is we have more and more people expressing their opinions and frustrations by typing online instead of in person.

2 hours ago, BricksBrotha said:

Try doing something for your country in the now, rather than complain about it on a Lego investing website.  

Thanks for the suggestion.  I do not have that broad of platform so I mainly focus on doing something for my local community every chance I get.

This is very far from my personal point of view, but based on our lively discussions on the other thread, doesn't that sound eerily familiar, [mention=28186]junkrigger[/mention] ?

If applying my statement to the current discussion it would translate to, “those who have not served in the armed forces should not say they know what it’s like to serve”. Anyone really want to disagree with that? I stand by my statement and the literal English translation of said words.


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To clarify what I said earlier. I didnt mean to say you're not entitled to your opinion on the war because everyone is thanks to the great freedom we get to enjoy. What I meant was telling a guy or gal (prefered pronoun) that may have spent an entire 20 year career deploying, training, sacrificing that it was all for nothing is not okay. I regret that many didnt get to see the positives that came with US forces on the ground. If you do find yourself having that conversation with a service member or veteran wade in cautiously and with respect. 

I do not communicate in any other forum or social media platform as I'm not fond of the interactions that occur. I argue that bp'ers are the most polite and respectful individuals I've come across on the web for a group of people that upcharge people on kids toys. Recently some serious topics have come up and in general communication has been free and without insult, mostly. 

8 hours ago, BricksBrotha said:

Try doing something for your country in the now, rather than complain about it on a Lego investing website.  

I did my part.  I served 12 years, ending my career with Desert Storm.  Feel free to list what you have done for your country below.  At 60 years old and a disabled vet, I'm done my time.

22 hours ago, Jbad87 said:

I argue that bp'ers are the most polite and respectful individuals I've come across on the web for a group of people that upcharge people on kids toys.

Love this.

I hate to be the one to do it, but I can see the flamethrowers being lit by either side.  Plus I do not want to spend the night being a dad to a bunch of so called adults.

Hereby this thread is closed until further notice.

Please do not spill the discussion on other threads on BP.  DO NOT test me on this one.

 

Complaints can commence, make them good.

We have custom order furniture being delivered today and we sold the remaining old stuff to make room. The person who came to pick it up last night backed up into a concrete pillar in the parking lot when there were no less than a dozen parking spots available and no cars around.

Some people shouldn't be driving.



Yay LEGO!

6 minutes ago, redghostx said:

We have custom order furniture being delivered today and we sold the remaining old stuff to make room. The person who came to pick it up last night backed up into a concrete pillar in the parking lot when there were no less than a dozen parking spots available and no cars around.

Some people shouldn't be driving.



Yay LEGO!
 

 

6 minutes ago, redghostx said:

We have custom order furniture being delivered today and we sold the remaining old stuff to make room. The person who came to pick it up last night backed up into a concrete pillar in the parking lot when there were no less than a dozen parking spots available and no cars around.

Some people shouldn't be driving.



Yay LEGO!
 

Haha. Reminds me of when I was showing a unit to a tenant and they parked their car head first into a parallel parking spot (so, perpendicular to the way it should have been). It was a small car, so it didn't stick out much, but still...

I hate to be the one to do it, but I can see the flamethrowers being lit by either side.  Plus I do not want to spend the night being a dad to a bunch of so called adults.
Hereby this thread is closed until further notice.
Please do not spill the discussion on other threads on BP.  DO NOT test me on this one.
 

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I admit I am one on of the less vocal and less overall posters in this community lately, and there is a valid reason for that besides not wanting to engage in political and religious discussions.

On Friday, August 6 of this year I sustained a concussion while attempting to make a catch while playing softball, at least my second concussion.  I have no real recollection of my forehead hitting the ground besides what my teammates told me and the mild neck discomfort/pain I immediately experienced.  This one is different though because I am not getting better.

My diagnosis is post-concussion syndrome since my symptoms have lingered and I am past the traditional bell curve for recovery.

For the past month I feel about the same, no worse or better, and I had an appointment with my concussion specialist this past Tuesday.  I begin treatment on my neck soon and I go back to the concussion specialist in a month.  She did give me medication to take at bedtime to help me sleep and hopefully ease the headaches.   I am not experiencing blinding headaches and that is a blessing.

Here is my best attempt to describe my symptoms and no one can tell me when I will recover yet.

My head fills like when one has a head cold or one’s sinuses are blocked all the time and the headaches are mild, but persistent.

I take short rest breaks throughout the workday (busy periods make my symptoms worse), and I take at last one nap after work.  This is the fatigue part, and I would like to sleep even more.

Occasionally I get lightheaded.

My goal is to be there/functional for my family and friends, and to take walks every day.  Getting back on my mountain bike and playing sports again is not nearly as important and seems inconsequential at this point.

I share my story, not for sympathy, empathy, etc. but for awareness for others.  Physical injuries are hard enough.  Mental/brain injuries may be even harder.  I am not comparing one to other.  We all have all crosses to bear as it were.  I appreciate the many members who have shared their stories too, like ravenb99 and Phil B.

My worst episode was counting and sorting Lego pieces about two weeks ago for the Lego Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon I bought off eBay.  I began feeling very dizzy and nauseous, my wife helped me finished and I was better after lying down for two hours. 
 

18 minutes ago, LegoWalker4 said:

I admit I am one on of the less vocal and less overall posters in this community lately, and there is a valid reason for that besides not wanting to engage in political and religious discussions.

On Friday, August 6 of this year I sustained a concussion while attempting to make a catch while playing softball, at least my second concussion.  I have no real recollection of my forehead hitting the ground besides what my teammates told me and the mild neck discomfort/pain I immediately experienced.  This one is different though because I am not getting better.

My diagnosis is post-concussion syndrome since my symptoms have lingered and I am past the traditional bell curve for recovery.

For the past month I feel about the same, no worse or better, and I had an appointment with my concussion specialist this past Tuesday.  I begin treatment on my neck soon and I go back to the concussion specialist in a month.  She did give me medication to take at bedtime to help me sleep and hopefully ease the headaches.   I am not experiencing blinding headaches and that is a blessing.

Here is my best attempt to describe my symptoms and no one can tell me when I will recover yet.

My head fills like when one has a head cold or one’s sinuses are blocked all the time and the headaches are mild, but persistent.

I take short rest breaks throughout the workday (busy periods make my symptoms worse), and I take at last one nap after work.  This is the fatigue part, and I would like to sleep even more.

Occasionally I get lightheaded.

My goal is to be there/functional for my family and friends, and to take walks every day.  Getting back on my mountain bike and playing sports again is not nearly as important and seems inconsequential at this point.

I share my story, not for sympathy, empathy, etc. but for awareness for others.  Physical injuries are hard enough.  Mental/brain injuries may be even harder.  I am not comparing one to other.  We all have all crosses to bear as it were.  I appreciate the many members who have shared their stories too, like ravenb99 and Phil B.

My worst episode was counting and sorting Lego pieces about two weeks ago for the Lego Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon I bought off eBay.  I began feeling very dizzy and nauseous, my wife helped me finished and I was better after lying down for two hours. 
 

Very sorry to hear and I hope you have a healthy recovery. I was dumb and outran a runner when I was playing first base a few years ago. I didn't touch the inside of the bag, I tried to run through the bag and we both collided at full steam. I had a concussion for a couple weeks, but had a full recovery. I also had a softball size bruise on my thigh I was worried that might cause a blood clot. 

Listen to your doctors and I hope therapy helps you get back to feeling like yourself.

35 minutes ago, LegoWalker4 said:

I admit I am one on of the less vocal and less overall posters in this community lately, and there is a valid reason for that besides not wanting to engage in political and religious discussions.

On Friday, August 6 of this year I sustained a concussion while attempting to make a catch while playing softball, at least my second concussion.  I have no real recollection of my forehead hitting the ground besides what my teammates told me and the mild neck discomfort/pain I immediately experienced.  This one is different though because I am not getting better.

My diagnosis is post-concussion syndrome since my symptoms have lingered and I am past the traditional bell curve for recovery.

For the past month I feel about the same, no worse or better, and I had an appointment with my concussion specialist this past Tuesday.  I begin treatment on my neck soon and I go back to the concussion specialist in a month.  She did give me medication to take at bedtime to help me sleep and hopefully ease the headaches.   I am not experiencing blinding headaches and that is a blessing.

Here is my best attempt to describe my symptoms and no one can tell me when I will recover yet.

My head fills like when one has a head cold or one’s sinuses are blocked all the time and the headaches are mild, but persistent.

I take short rest breaks throughout the workday (busy periods make my symptoms worse), and I take at last one nap after work.  This is the fatigue part, and I would like to sleep even more.

Occasionally I get lightheaded.

My goal is to be there/functional for my family and friends, and to take walks every day.  Getting back on my mountain bike and playing sports again is not nearly as important and seems inconsequential at this point.

I share my story, not for sympathy, empathy, etc. but for awareness for others.  Physical injuries are hard enough.  Mental/brain injuries may be even harder.  I am not comparing one to other.  We all have all crosses to bear as it were.  I appreciate the many members who have shared their stories too, like ravenb99 and Phil B.

My worst episode was counting and sorting Lego pieces about two weeks ago for the Lego Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon I bought off eBay.  I began feeling very dizzy and nauseous, my wife helped me finished and I was better after lying down for two hours. 

I deal(t) with these problems permanently, I feel you.

It started when I wasn't even 2 years old, I frequently fainted randomly in my parents arms, but always gained consciousness within a few seconds.

It never stopped since then, I find myself unconcious at least once every 3-4 months so I gained some experience on how to deal with it before it happens.  It's getting longer too, longest time-out was over 5 minutes. Doctors said it's definitely epilepsy + my very low blood pressure. Often tired even though I get my 8 hours of sleep, it's rare that I'm 100% energetic.

When I feel it starting I instantly lay down, feet up. I lose my balance, my head feels like it's about to go off, my vision turns bright-white or pitch-black until I'm out. I rarely 'catch' myself. If someone is near me I warn them that my lights are going out so they don't suffer a shock, that happened too often. Waking up & realizing the person next to you is completely pale, crying & in a worse state than you are. After waking up you feel weird for 10-15 minutes, like everything is moving inside you, hard to explain. Sometimes I wake up & feel better than before, really strange.

Every so often it all happens too fast & I fall, hit the bed or a table which results in crazy concussions, sometimes my vision was so f'd up after waking up I couldn't tell apart the medic from my friends. The 2 worst surfaces my head hit were a chemistry brick table (8th grade or so) & these smooth white bathroom tiles. Those 2 falls were bad bad, I still remember the pain in the back of my head. My biggest fear is it happening in the ocean or something, I'm swimming a lot. That's it then, no respawn, I doubt someone could get me in time.

You said you get light headed? Sounds like low blood pressure... Just test it every morning for a few weeks & see if it's that, some people go their whole lives without knowing they're suffering from hypotension. If so I recommend avoiding lemons, I find that it lowers it even more. Instead, eat a little more salt (don't overdo it, unhealthy) & drink more water than usual. Cold showers also help, it keeps the blood flowing. If you don't feel like cold showering, just shower your legs. And exercise, ideally don't do heavy deadlifts & stuff like that.

Oh & and don't stand up too fast. I sit on my bed at least 10 minutes before I get up so my body gets used to the change. It happened too often that I just instantly stood up in the morning & involuntarily went back to sleep again - good night.

Unfortunately I don't know about your post concussion syndrome, the effects on me after a concussion only lasted about 2 weeks at the absolute max & besides I haven't had a concussion in years, I learned my lesson trying to stand & wait it out during a faint. Wishing you all the best.