7NosOPoen : Hi Beccy,

Welcome to the Vizzed community. I think you will find that it is a great place to meet people and to socialize. I have been on this site for close to three years and I can honestly say that I love being a part of the community.

Ktanaqui : I’m positive… If we were talking real money I would consider it, (Have been a freelancer for most of my life knows the struggle just to get paid for his work.) but I’m sure. If I could be of any help whatsoever let me know. I also use to proof read school reports for a friend of mine who is now a teacher so I have experience strictly as a proof reader as well.

pacman1755 : As a writer I know this may sound a bit hypocritical but I rarely read books. I have been looking into getting a Kindle eventually so that I can read when I’m not online. I have heard that those who use Kindles and other e-readers are very useful and some have even told me that they actually can read books faster than those who read books in a conventional form.

As far as books go I guess the last book that I really read was a book called Natural cures “They” don’t want you to know about by Kevin Trudeau. This book centers on the subject of how certain government agencies and other entities don’t release certain information which could lead to cures of disease and such. The author argues that one of the main sticking points as to why information on cures isn’t released widely is because those who are the decision makers profit off of the pharmaceutical companies and such. I realize for most this probably sounds like a conspiracy theory, I myself was a bit skeptical when I purchased this book; but I really think it is a good read for anyone who is curious on subjects like natural cures holistic medicine, and the healthcare system.

Some of my other favorite books are Mick Foley’s autobiography Have a nice Day and some of the classic hardy boys mysteries. I could go on with other books and such that I have read but I’ll leave it for further discussion. I am also very interested in conspiracy theories particularly centered on American history.

Ktanaqui : I am a writer and would be more than happy to help you with anything that you may need. I won’t take any vizz because as a writer I know the value of having someone read over and helping me polish my material and I would love to be able to help someone in the same way others have helped me over the years.. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to PM me.

Most of my material averages between 2000 and 2500 words so I am use to reading through a lot. In fact most of my magazine work ends up being two page spreads (Sometimes three page) because I really believe in being thorough with my material. I look forward to hearing from you.

NordicWarrior : First you’re young and you shouldn’t really be worried about getting in relationships. As someone with experience in regard to getting into relationships too fast and too young, sometimes it can be good but sometimes it can be bad. Stay focused on your education that’s what counts. Now in regard to what you asked you can’t really force a relationship on someone. Sometimes things just happen and relationships materialize naturally.

It is better to be friends first. I have had a few friends that I tried relationships with when I was younger and unfortunately for me those friends who were really good friends to me became a bit distant once things went further than that and things changed. In some cases it ruined whatever friendship there was prior to that. Despite my bad luck in that area I still say that it’s better to be friends first and just see where things go from there.

You can’t really make someone want to have a relationship with you but things like common interests are a good start toward a potential relationship. I will however say again that your young and as someone who made a lot of mistakes when he was your age, it isn’t worth it to move to fast and not think things through. Believe me it’s not enjoyable to have regrets and such when you’re older. I’m still trying to rebound from the mistakes I made back then. Please be careful and please stay focused on your education. You’ll thank yourself later I promise.

Best of luck to you.

ImTheFoolHere : I think everyone goes through a period where they are a little afraid to be left alone when their young and it is really the first time that you’ve been left alone. As you get older though it’s not so bad and in fact in some cases you can actually grow to appreciate the peace and quiet. It’s beneficial for me being a writer to have some time to myself from time to time. It’s not that I’m not given privacy or anything but it’s just a little easier to focus (During periods when I am working) when it’s quieter and there is less distractions and or, noise.

I think it boils down to an individual for some being alone isn’t really a problem but for others it’s not real enjoyable. For me I appreciate the quiet time but one thing that I do end up worrying about more and more as I get older is the idea of ending up being alone but that’s not the same issue as what’s being talked about here.

I don’t have a problem with people who are gay. As far as I’m concern people should be able to be with and marry who they want. I am not deeply religious but I do believe in God. I don’t like how there are some who will use religion to spread hate yet one of the main things God says that I take very seriously is judge not lest ye be judged. I commented on something similar to this and I said my philosophy and what I try to live my life by kind of fits my feelings. It fits here as well. Who is anyone to tell anyone else how to live?

There are worse things in the world. There are wars where people kill other people, there are people who kill people every day and not just under the guides of war. To me no matter how you slice it if you take a life that’s a sin, I don’t know how some can be so firm in their stance against gays but not so firm on something like that. I once heard a pastor say that anyone can be forgiven for anything and then said that even Adolph Hitler could have gone to heaven. I think it all boils down to interpretation and how one lives their life. I just try not to judge anyone, admit my faults and try not to repeat my mistakes. I think realistically that’s all you can try to do in life. I just wish as a society that we could all be nicer, more sensitive, compassionate, and more kind to one another. I think that would make the world a much better place. Least that’s how I feel about it.

gamerfreak1.0 : First don’t feel bad… I use YouTube on a near daily basis but I have never made a video or anything although I was on YouTube once when I was a guest on a sports talk show in the UK earlier this year. Enough about me. From what I understand if you have a laptop there is likely software built in that has a camera and you can record and upload to YouTube.

I know my laptop has a program like that where I can record myself if I wish and upload it to social media and or YouTube. I never use it though, never has a reason to use it but I assume for those who are into making videos and such it is a useful resource. The name of the program I think is called YouCam but I’m not certain on that. My advice is to do a search on how to make videos I use About.com often and there is tons of useful information on there that might help you. I hope that helps you. Best of luck to you.

Singelli : I have to say the one thing that is considered reality that I watch regularly are Gordon Ramsey’s shows. I don’t cook but I find his manner in dealing with people that get under his skin extremely comical. I think Fox and or the BBC missed the boat they should put him in a show called Hell’s Daycare and stick him in a situation where he has to deal with a bunch of kids going through the terrible 2’s. Tell me that’s not a ratings winner? And for anyone on this site who may have connections with said networks and pass my idea along I just want it known that if it is used eventually I am a writer and would very much appreciate being compensated accordingly…

Far as game shows I use to watch a lot of game shows and still do whenever I pass game show network and such. Without a doubt my favorite game show of all time is Press your luck. Still love that show and even enjoyed it’s spin off Whammy!.

rcarter2 : I consider myself to be semi-religious. (Prays every day several times a day and watches daily mass online daily.) Personally I don’t have a problem with Gay marriage. People should be able to do what they want in regard to who they marry. I take judge not lest ye be judged seriously and I just think that there is too much judgment in this world and too often you see a politician take a stance on an issue like this for the sole reason of potential political gain and not actual reasoning. Far as I’m concern there shouldn’t be a problem if gay people want to get married and yes you’re right there is suppose to be a separation of church and state, emphasis on the phrase “Suppose to.”

I really don’t like judging people and there are some who are far too quick to pass judgment without really knowing what their talking about half the time. In regard to this I think my philosophy that I try to live by kind of fits my feelings… Who is anyone to tell anyone else how to live? It’s all interpretation. I say this as a God fearing man.

I’m listening to a local classic rock station on this channel called Tunein that is on my roku player. The only thing I regret is I don’t have my roku hooked up to a surround sound system or at least have some external speakers hooked into my tv because I would love to turn the tv off and let this play for hours on end. It’s quite soothing.

Black Bot : I’m a coca-cola classic kind of guy but I am an expert when it comes to soda. It’s pretty much all I drink 90% of the time. I know it’s to my determent but the way I look at it, I don’t smoke and it’s been a long time since I drank so it’s my only vice. I also drink Pepsi, Royal Crown and store brand. If anyone has any soda related questions I’m your guy.

legacyme3: Well some people are like that but more often than not being
a straight shooter doesn’t have much to do with things. Often you can be
interested in someone and friends with someone for years but you don’t act for
a couple of different reasons.



One if
you’re friends you obviously worry about what happens if you let your feelings
be known to your friend and your friend doesn’t feel the same way or, if your
friend does feel the same way what happens once the relationship progresses and
for one reason or another things don’t work out? I have struck out a couple of times in this area
so I speak from experience here.


There is also the obvious questions of attraction and things
like, “I like her but I’m not in her league.” Or, “I like her but I don’t think
she likes me.” It can be a balancing act
and it’s not the easiest thing to do.

I
do agree as someone who has learned as he’s gotten older to be more authentic
that it’s best to be straight with people no matter what the level of the
relationship is.

warmaker :  First, I believe in equality for all
regardless of gender, minority, political affiliation, orientation etc.  I think the whole if one gains something is
lost by someone else is a stereotype that stems from those who like to put
labels on others.  In regard to women I
have always felt that they are equal to men especially in the work place and
should be financially compensated accordingly.

There have been a few teacher strikes
where I live in recent years, one of the issues was that female teachers weren’t
paid to the same standards as their male counterparts.  I think that especially in the times we live
in, the fact that the issue of equality is still an issue is sad.  Everyone and I mean Everyone should be
on an even playing field.  

ReZa : Well often anything that I listen to from today pretty much sounds like it came from the 80’s but I couldn’t name ten acts of today if someone asked me. I guess you can say that I got old mentally before I got old chronologically. I also for the most part stay away from reality TV with the exception of Gordon Ramsey’s shows and for a couple of shows that VH1 does mostly with serious actual reality themes attached to it. Beyond that I stay relatively glued to Netflix and old sitcoms in syndication. Far as music I hold out hope that I will be able to see Genesis live one day assuming that A they get back together and B I can actually afford to go to a concert. I am looking forward to the Rolling Stones pay-per-view concert next month though that will be fun. 50 years and their still going strong.

Seishiro Leonhart : I wouldn’t say hate necessarily but two genres of music that really aren’t my cup of tea are country and rap although there are a few in those genres that I will listen to occasionally, but for the most part I’m a rock and pop guy. My taste in music though is very deep I also listen to jazz, the piano and melodies.

ripefallapples45 : I do agree with you that music of yesteryear is better than that of today’s I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s and predominantly listen mostly to 80’s music Genesis, Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard, Metallica many others etc. Music today seems quite generic but there are I’m sure a few artists out there who are good but nothing compared to the 80’s. I agree with you.

Sameel : I understood what you meant… However I stand by what I said I think it is a problem but not an epidemic. An epidemic is things like I said before the banks and lack of adequate accountability to those responsible for getting us as a country in the mess we’re in currently that’s an epidemic. I will take it a step further. Have you ever noticed how somehow with all the money and technology that is available that there remains no solid cures for diseases and that if some who are sick do get cured of something, they often leave the United States to do it? There is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. The problem is those who regulate profit off of those who are sick and suffering so it’s a catch 22 for them.

I know you didn’t mention SSI and I didn’t say that you did. What I was saying is that there are people who are on welfare and government assistance (Welfare is technically government assistance)who are doing what they’re suppose to do and who don’t milk the system. What I was trying to say is that for every one person who is milking the system there are probably hundreds of people who aren’t. As I said I do agree with you it is a problem that needs to be addressed and addressed adequately and not just during election season but it’s not an epidemic. If certain things aren’t done to adequately get the country back on it’s feet it may very well get to that point but I don’t feel that it is there yet and pray to God that it won’t get to that point.

Far as people who are on government assistance and welfare (And there are some who are on both.) Believe me when I tell you for many it’s not an enjoyable experience having to do those things just to survive. Like I said before although there are those who do milk the system, I don’t feel it is an adequate reflection of those who are on government assistance. For many they don’t have a choice.

I can understand where your coming from, I know it’s frustrating but remember it’s not just you that has to deal with it. Also whenever you get mad and say things out of frustration try putting yourself in the shoes of someone who has no choice. There are people out there who are at minimum very wrong for milking the system but there are those who don’t have a choice and need to do what they have to do to survive. I’m sure if you took a poll of people who are on welfare, who are on government assistance and asked them what their experience is like being on assistance I am willing to bet that almost anyone who you’d talk to would say that they don’t like it but they have to do what they have to do. It isn’t fun believe me.

If the economy improves and more jobs are added things will improve eventually. There are those who do apply for work on a regular basis but they can’t really do much if no one is hiring. Where I live for instance the unemployment rate is over 10% on a state level. There isn’t much you can do when the businesses and companies in your area aren’t hiring. Hopefully things improve and those businesses and companies will get tax incentives that will create jobs.

Sameel : Although it is true that there are some who do milk the system so to speak, I don’t believe it is an adequate reflection of those who are on government assistance. It goes without saying that not everyone milks the system. I am disabled and have been on government assistance. I am also a writer and do as much as I can to hopefully get a solid gig where I can make a decent living. It isn’t easy for some people to get a job because of things like physical limitations and or mental or emotional problems. Not to mention the economy.

I do agree with you however that those who do milk the system give others who need the help a bad name and it also makes it more difficult for those who do, do what their suppose to do because when ever there is a crackdown so to speak to limit and or get rid of those who milk the system, everyone suffers even if you’ve done nothing wrong. It can be frustrating but that’s a sign of the times we live in.

I don’t know if it’s an epidemic necessarily but I do think that it is a problem that needs to be adequately addressed not just during an election season where those who seek office look to further regulate or tighten regulations simply for political gains. In regard to the economy, well I am not one who feels that the government assistance programs are the problem, I think the financial system banks, and such did more damage to our economy than anything. All you need to do is look up Goldman Sacks and you’ll see variations of financial figures of how those who were in charge made millions and millions and even after being charged with fraud never faced any punishment hardly. Greed does more damage then anything. Unfortunately when things like that happen it’s the people who really need the help in general who only want to do the right things who suffer. There is the epidemic in my opinion.

warmaker : A good ice breaker I feel is to try to make someone laugh. I don’t necessarily look for things intentionally to make someone laugh but I have been told that I can be funny at times and I in fact use to do impressions when I was younger before my voice got too deep. One of the voices that I use to do on a regular basis which people who knew me when I was younger still ask me to do is Al Bundy. It was one of the ones that people told me I was hilarious because I use to be able to change my voice and could keep that voice all day if I was asked. The one voice that I can still do is Don Coleone from The Godfather.

I don’t know necessarily if it sends out signals to people that you might be interested in them but trying to lighten the mood and make someone laugh, especially someone who may be having a rough day is good at breaking the ice. At least it’s a good starting point, once you break the ice then I would focus on common interests and that furthers the lines of communication. It is then best to just wait and see how things go, play things as they come and try not to force anything. No matter what always be honest.