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[soupshark]

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you want good entertainment? go to hamstertok. man that place is TOOOXICCCC

Yea idk if you saw my posts about hamster forums yesterday in here lol but yeah... not a good place

There's a lot of poor husbandry and people who don't know a damn thing about taking care of a hamster, but it's when people go to the comments and tell them they're evil horrible people is when it's a problem 😭 At least give them a chance to fix it!

EDTA: part of the blame should also go to pet stores who tell people misinformation. If the guy at petsmart tells you hamsters need tunnels, it's not entirely your fault for then purchasing tunnels. Though people should be looking into this before they go to the pet store.

 

[catsandsnakes]

Speaking of hamsters and Reddit, I need other people to see this thread on r/CatAdvice it is taking me out 😭 I cant tell if stuff like this is rage bait anymore

 

[SkiOtter]

I had passed out while watching a spay for the first time and somehow panicking about that led me to SDN lol

Idk how I found sdn tbh but I didn’t come here for the app help. I literally made an account so I could easily follow a WW thread bc I somehow found that as like my first thing on here and it sounded interesting 😂😂😂😂

 

[_rae_]

Idk how I found sdn tbh but I didn’t come here for the app help. I literally made an account so I could easily follow a WW thread bc I somehow found that as like my first thing on here and it sounded interesting 😂😂😂😂

Then why haven’t you played recently hmmmmmm

 

[CeeGee14]

Then why haven’t you played recently hmmmmmm

Exactly. Come join us. It'll be fun, I promise

 

[SkiOtter]

Then why haven’t you played recently hmmmmmm

Because I got TIRED, Rae 😂

Also last time I tried to play I was wolf killed first night after not having played for like 5 years so I said “**** it I’m done”

 

[SkiOtter]

Exactly. Come join us. It'll be fun, I promise

See above 🙃

 

[pp9]

The amount of pre-vets that have listed Illinois-which I feel like is pretty infamous for their high GPA-as one of their prospective schools when their GPA is....less than ideal makes me think I should just start copy-pasting my answers as to why Illinois may not be the best choice for them. I mean, Illinois has it on their website that their phase 1 is basically just a GPA check.

But then they start yelling at you because IL should be holistic and it's all your fault lol

Being an Illinois grad/someone who benefited from their admissions process, it is so frustrating when people don't get how it works. It is an extremely attractive admissions process for someone who is just competitive enough to make that first cut off. Obvi the competition is as high as ever, so it's getting less attainable for the 3.2-3.5ish crowd. But once you make that cutoff, your GPAs can no longer hold you back and those with a ton of experience, good essays, great interviews, etc shoot to the top of the list.

Truthfully it's the only reason I got into vet school (aside from eventually making it off the UF waitlist), but I also only applied to 3 schools on my second round.

 

[_rae_]

Because I got TIRED, Rae 😂

Also last time I tried to play I was wolf killed first night after not having played for like 5 years so I said “**** it I’m done”

We were just talking about generalized “wolf code” in our current game and most people agreed that players who were N1d in the previous game, or players who came out of retirement, were not reasonable targets N1.

So if you ever wanna try again, we have at least some honorable wolves who wouldn’t kill you!

 

[katiemcat]

They just found human skeletal remains outside of the CVM 😍

 

[pp9]

They just found human skeletal remains outside of the CVM 😍

Okay. So solemnly acknowledging the possibility that this could uncover something really sad, this is like my dream. Please keep me personally updated regarding any breaks in this case lol.

Are the remains so buried that they could be extremely old or there before the school existed? Or like 'hey that dirt patch wasn't there a few weeks ago'

 

[katiemcat]

Okay. So solemnly acknowledging the possibility that this could uncover something really sad, this is like my dream. Please keep me personally updated regarding any breaks in this case lol.

Are the remains so buried that they could be extremely old or there before the school existed? Or like 'hey that dirt patch wasn't there a few weeks ago'

Officers investigate skeletal remains in southwest Gainesville

Forensic crews responded to reports of human remains found in Gainesville on Friday

www.wcjb.com

This is all we have so far. I’m curious how they could know there wasn’t foul play from just a skeleton…? I’m concerned it’s that it’s probably a homeless person and they just don’t care to investigate.

I drove up to school and saw cops and forensics people with dogs and a taped off area and was like UHHHHHHH?

Will update!

 

[battie]

I also want to know what happens.

 

[JaynaAli]

Will update!

Fun fact my residentmate called that area the Scary Forest 😂

 

[allygator13]

I think it could be, but it's kind of an 'anything goes' group. Not limited to parenting/kid stuff in the least, actually it seems the majority of posts from that group that make my feed are asking for stat consults/opinions on random cases. I've gotten some helpful info when it comes to what equipment I actually need (I recently asked if the Snoo was worth it or not).

I've actually found the Badass Docs group more interesting and potentially more relevant for my newborn days, lots of people asking 'Is this normal/do I need to go to the ER for this in my kid?' and getting quick answers. And vice versa, lots of human docs asking about their pets in that group.

I'm also in this group, and a few of my fellow radiologist former residentmates. The amount of incorrect radiograph interpretation that goes on in that group all willy-nilly and with SO MUCH CONFIDENCE is EXTREMELY frustrating for us and I can't stand it. I try to correct people or be helpful when I can but man, it's just too much and honestly terrible for my mental health. But also I'm addicted to it and can't make myself leave....

 

[pp9]

I'm also in this group, and a few of my fellow radiologist former residentmates. The amount of incorrect radiograph interpretation that goes on in that group all willy-nilly and with SO MUCH CONFIDENCE is EXTREMELY frustrating for us and I can't stand it. I try to correct people or be helpful when I can but man, it's just too much and honestly terrible for my mental health. But also I'm addicted to it and can't make myself leave....

Ugh I wouldn't dare offer an xray interp unless it was an exotic and I was really confident. It's just not worth it.

And honestly like I wouldn't trust anyone not to somehow involve me in a legal case if something ever happened. It's such a grey area, like technically you'd be consulting on a case but it's very informal...and also, just send it out for a stat review if you're that panicked.

 

[allygator13]

Ugh I wouldn't dare offer an xray interp unless it was an exotic and I was really confident. It's just not worth it.

And honestly like I wouldn't trust anyone not to somehow involve me in a legal case if something ever happened. It's such a grey area, like technically you'd be consulting on a case but it's very informal...and also, just send it out for a stat review if you're that panicked.

Exactly! It's so cringey.

 

[battie]

But also I'm addicted to it and can't make myself leave....

It honestly took me signing out of Facebook on my phone and my husband changing my password. Two, two and a half years later, I literally cannot log in to Facebook unless I change my password through my email.

Otherwise, it was an automatic thing for me to just pull up Facebook. Any tech exec says it's not addicting is lying.

 

[katiemcat]

Fun fact my residentmate called that area the Scary Forest 😂

Title earned for sure 😂😂😂😂

 

[beans2020]

@beans2020 did you see that talk? Do you remember more about it? I was making snarky remarks to my school mates the whole time because otherwise I was going to get into an argument with the dude and that would not have looked good.

YES it made me so mad! I hated when he started talking about how AI is going to take jobs away from people and how that is actually a good thing. What if I prefer that people actually have jobs? What about the people who need those jobs that AI will take away?
Also when he said that we all have to get good at using AI to move forward in our careers and that we will not be marketable without AI. I'm sure there is some truth in that statement but I don't think I want to use AI so heavily in my career. There is a difference between using chat gpt sometimes when you are confused on homework and using AI as a major part of your job.
The whole talk just felt so pointless and unhelpful ugh
(And yeah I was yapping with my school buddies the entire time too lol)

 

[battie]

Also when he said that we all have to get good at using AI to move forward in our careers and that we will not be marketable without AI.

Lol. Jokes on him. We're likely approaching our max output of AI use already due to the energy and water demands. Unless these AI companies start footing the bill to revamp our 50-90 year old electrical infrastructure, AI will not be a huge component of most jobs

 

[SARdoghandler]

The fact a non-vet or a man was accidentally let into the group (and subsequently removed I assume) is just that, an accident. An accident that was always possible.

They have also been caught selling info about members/group demographic info to 3rd parties, using their email list to advertise personal businesses of their mods, and then heavily censoring posts about that/banning any criticism to the point they made all posts need mod approval so they could stop turning off comments constantly. So I'd go cautiously with that group in particular at this time. I think they've lost something like 2k members in the last couple weeks over the whole thing?

 

[JaynaAli]

Yeah, I’m not in the group for obvious reasons, but I heard about the censoring of posts by certain mods and all the stuff that SAR brings up from my friend who is in it. Those are the worst offenses, imo. Though I don’t know how you can trademark “moms with a DVM” lol

 

[SkiOtter]

We were just talking about generalized “wolf code” in our current game and most people agreed that players who were N1d in the previous game, or players who came out of retirement, were not reasonable targets N1.

So if you ever wanna try again, we have at least some honorable wolves who wouldn’t kill you!

That’s definitely been agreed upon before but they gave no ****s 🙃 maybe eventually if there’s a theme that’s enticing enough

 

[battie]

So I'd go cautiously with that group in particular at this time.

Yeesh. That does go beyond an approval of a non-DVM mom. I'd be pissed about my info being sold. With that added info, makes it more realistic for people to not trust the group as a whole. At that point, people just need to leave.

I'm not on social media any more, though my account is still active, technically. Wonder if my name was included on any sort of list 🤔

 

[supershorty]

or players who came out of retirement, were not reasonable targets N1.

except me, I'm a reasonable target N1 always, you heard it here first

 

[supershorty]

except me, I'm a reasonable target N1 always, you heard it here first

I'm a great N1 kill because I won't be salty and everyone will blame Zenge, plus you don't want me in endgame, that's where I'm best, tell all your friends

 

[katiemcat]

@pp9 @battie

Word in town is that the body belongs to a man who went missing after being discharged from Shands (the UF teaching hospital across the street from the vet school) two months ago.

2 months later: Gainesville Police still searching for missing endangered 60-year-old man

Officers put up a post on social media asking again for information that could help them find Shawn Way, 60.

www.wcjb.com

 

[indysadventures]

LMAOO THAT LADY IN THE COMMENTS SAYING SHES NEVER HEARD OF A SCHOOL BLACKLISTING PEOPLE.

Not to dox myself but I was a grumpy curmudgeon on that post. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[vampyrica]

Not to dox myself but I was a grumpy curmudgeon on that post. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

it wasnt you i’m 99.9% sure haha

 

[indysadventures]

it wasnt you i’m 99.9% sure haha

Oh no, I mean that I was one of the people that was like, “WTF is wrong with you, read your submissions, and DONT USE AI.”

I said something like, “if you can’t write without AI in this situation how will a school think you won’t cheat once you’re in school.” And then a chorus of people reminded me that AI iS tHe FuTuRe

ETA: I also told them to make sure they apply to new schools next year because I’d for sure have blacklisted them if I’d read it. 🤣🤣 Dang it Indy online safety. Who am I, @_rae_ ?

 

[soupshark]

we had someone come in a few weeks ago and ask us where we thought “veterinarians rank in prestige” and on their own list had us listed almost all the way on the bottom…

And then when I sent him modmail he said we created a toxic community and he will not be coming back 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[_rae_]

Who am I, @_rae_ ?

My online safety has increased. I’m bringing a friend with me to pick up a Facebook market place item!!!! So take that!

 

[CeeGee14]

And then when I sent him modmail he said we created a toxic community and he will not be coming back 🤣 🤣 🤣

That's like the online Karen version of, "I'M NEVER RETURNING TO THIS ESTABLISHMEMT EVER AGAIN."

Don't they realize that's what we want? Please never darken our doorstep again

 

[pp9]

Why am I depriving myself of sushi and Jimmy John's while pregnant when I could just be getting my listeria fix from anything that contains cheese or produce in any form?

 

[SkiOtter]

Why am I depriving myself of sushi and Jimmy John's while pregnant when I could just be getting my listeria fix from anything that contains cheese or produce in any form?

I will say, my two pregnant coworkers get jimmy’s about every week 😂 they’re willing to take that risk because everything seems to have that risk nowadays. One is due at the end of the month so survivors bias says you may be fine if you decide to risk it 😂

 

[battie]

I should just stop making plans for the day after an overnight. I'm always hopeful I'll get one of those weird rare calm nights. But no. That night was not last night (or this morning). I just wanted to go shopping with my husband 😭

 

[pp9]

I will say, my two pregnant coworkers get jimmy’s about every week 😂 they’re willing to take that risk because everything seems to have that risk nowadays. One is due at the end of the month so survivors bias says you may be fine if you decide to risk it 😂

I have eaten lunch meat a few times, partly out of necessity because ~half of the provided lunches at the zoo vet conference were boxed lunches with sammies. In my head I know it's probably fine but the one time I did order JJ's with my coworkers, they had enough comments that it made it not worth it. I will be eating sushi in Hawaii though. I'm not dragging my giant ass all the way there just to not eat what brings me joy.

Also, side rant, why is one of my coworkers taking it upon herself to tell everyone at the zoo my business? I told everyone I wanted to keep it low key throughout and not make announcements or tell everyone, and she is apparently just going around spreading it like gossip. Why do people get so damn weird around pregnancies and babies?!

 

[battie]

Why do people get so damn weird

That's it. That's your answer

 

[finnickthedog]

Why am I depriving myself of sushi and Jimmy John's while pregnant when I could just be getting my listeria fix from anything that contains cheese or produce in any form?

I had both of those things with my doctors' blessing, just didnt do raw/high mercury fish and got my sandwiches toasted.

 

[pp9]

got my sandwiches toasted.

This already defeats the purpose for me. If I'm getting my roast beef sandwich, it better not be toasted

 

[finnickthedog]

This already defeats the purpose for me. If I'm getting my roast beef sandwich, it better not be toasted

Fair. I like toasted sandwiches so wasn't a big deal to me.

 

[katiemcat]

Why am I depriving myself of sushi and Jimmy John's while pregnant when I could just be getting my listeria fix from anything that contains cheese or produce in any form?

I’ve definitely eaten Jimmy John’s multiple times and I have 0 regrets 😂

I’ve been getting cooked sushi rolls but I have to admit I really miss raw fish….

 

[pp9]

Also, side rant, why is one of my coworkers taking it upon herself to tell everyone at the zoo my business? I told everyone I wanted to keep it low key throughout and not make announcements or tell everyone, and she is apparently just going around spreading it like gossip. Why do people get so damn weird around pregnancies and babies?!

Update: it's because she is telling people in the context of her complaining that she will have to cover my Saturdays while I'm on leave 😒

 

[vampyrica]

Update: it's because she is telling people in the context of her complaining that she will have to cover my Saturdays while I'm on leave 😒

thats so gross !! ew, what kinda elementary behavior

 

[pp9]

thats so gross !! ew, what kinda elementary behavior

It's also why I waited until 20w to finally tell most of my work team. My boss, who also didn't have the ideal reaction, even called it that this person was going to throw tantrums about it. So that made me really worried to tell my team because we already have interpersonal/team issues in general, and I've also been like not super thrilled about the whole situation personally which is another complicating layer because then I feel like an ungrateful selfish hag. And then I have family drama so literally no one knows but my besties, my husband's work circle, and now apparently my whole zoo.

My dream was to go into labor on my weekend and hard launch the kid in the vet team group text honestly

 

[miriam1216]

Just start linking the VMSAR at them. I spent HOURS on there looking up previous year’s stats, tuition info, admission stats, and the used it to navigate to the school’s websites to actually confirm all that info was accurate and see the dang website for myself.

I literally made an enormous spreadsheet with stats/prereq requirements/etc for probably 15-20 schools. It had everything you could thing of and was SO helpful. I was able to pick schools more easily because I knew which I would meet the requirements for. TBH I thought about sharing it on SDN, but it took me hours.

 

[stinkyfreddy]

I literally made an enormous spreadsheet with stats/prereq requirements/etc for probably 15-20 schools. It had everything you could thing of and was SO helpful. I was able to pick schools more easily because I knew which I would meet the requirements for. TBH I thought about sharing it on SDN, but it took me hours.

i think i kind of did the same thing but now when I think about it, I forgot the whole process before I hit submit app on Sept. trauma?


I believe everyone would have to do this regardless if anyone provides these kind of resources because it is constantly changing.

 

[_rae_]

I believe everyone would have to do this regardless if anyone provides these kind of resources because it is constantly changing.

There are some schools I got accepted to my cycle that I would no longer qualify for because of changes in requirements.

Every student every year should be checking.

 

[battie]

I probably wouldn't be accepted to vet school due to my grades tbh. The entire process is way more competitive now than it used to be, which isn't surprising. It was an urban myth up until ~2020 that vet school was harder to get into than med school. Just wasn't the case until the last several years.

People need to think long and hard prior to hitting submit on if they're presenting their best application. The goal should *always* to be to only apply once and applicants should always be improving their apps. I've been saying for a decade now that students should assume they're denied at all times.