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4. Well, what am I looking for?

Fri May 8, 2026, 08:14 PM

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The proper way to have a successful thread is to post four pertinent paragraphs and provide a link to draw people in.

Simple, no?

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I'm terrified of posting anymore. [View all] Tom Dyer Yesterday OP

I agree. Everyone should read it. Solly Mack Yesterday #1

Um, you might consider editing you OP to include a solid link Brother Buzz Yesterday #2

Yes. Tom Dyer Yesterday #3

Well, what am I looking for? Brother Buzz Yesterday #4

It is on the OP to say that obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #22

They just asked for a link obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #21

I give up. Tom Dyer Yesterday #5

Reading the book might be a good thing too. Tom Dyer Yesterday #6

This might not be the discussion board for you Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #9

Aw. Iggo Yesterday #12

Please continue posting malaise Yesterday #7

I have read the 1619 Project. It was a great read. Scrivener7 Yesterday #13

Just started it. LoisB Yesterday #14

Please don't be terrified about posting Grim Chieftain Yesterday #15

I can appreciate your frustration PatSeg Yesterday #16

I made a mistake once., multigraincracker Yesterday #17

Each forum has Statement of Purpose rules. Emile 23 hrs ago #18

Please allow me to help you JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #19

Thank you, JoseBalow. LudwigPastorius 23 hrs ago #20

Wrong forum. BWdem4life 22 hrs ago #23

Don't be, I'm your friend. mr715 22 hrs ago #24

Don't be senseandsensibility 7 hrs ago #27

Are you sure this is the right forum for this? Innocent Smith 6 hrs ago #28

We may need the door buzzard. GoneOffShore 6 hrs ago #29