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To be fair, there was a similar video called “Girls Beware.” Of course, it focused on male predators. People at the time weren’t really concerned about 15 year old boys having sex with 19 year old women.  For one thing, boys molested by women weren’t murdered and didn’t turn up at school pregnant. As you say, things look very different from a modern perspective. 
 
 

I think it's the opposite. Even putting the moral element aside, few normal gay men wanted to deal with minors. Teenagers were more likely to turn violent. And the parents could easily find out. 

There's a book published in 1970 called Tearoom Trade that covers this extensively. Most gay men stayed away from "chicken."  The few men who were into kids were deeply closeted, even for the time, and in denial. 

25% of reported cases? Of convictions? Parents are more likely to sweep the molestation of teen girls under the rug(”she should have refused”) than they are for boys. We see this with the disproportionate concern about “grooming” by gay men.

Vegetarianism is not for everyone.  

I think it's the opposite. Even putting the moral element aside, few normal gay men wanted to deal with minors. Teenagers were more likely to turn violent. And the parents could easily find out. 

There's a book published in 1970 called Tearoom Trade that covers this extensively. Most gay men stayed away from "chicken."  The few men who were into kids were deeply closeted, even for the time, and in denial. 

The post above, on the other hand, presents no research on the subject at hand and offers no useful insights.
 
Danny-Darko posted that if he were me, he would seek out multiple opinions on Metformin. I sought out only one doctor’s opinion on this. And yet you insist that I will seek multiple opinions because I did so year's ago on a different (and more serious) issue. 
When you present research, I read it and take it seriously. But the post above is simple bullying -- logic-free bullying.

The post above, on the other hand, presents no research on the subject at hand and offers no useful insights.
 
Danny-Darko posted that if he were me, he would seek out multiple opinions on Metformin. I sought out only one doctor’s opinion on this. And yet you insist that I will seek multiple opinions because I did so year's ago on a different (and more serious) issue. 
When you present research, I read it and take it seriously. But the post above is simple bullying -- logic-free bullying.

I think it's the opposite. Even putting the moral element aside, few normal gay men wanted to deal with minors. Teenagers were more likely to turn violent. And the parents could easily find out. 

There's a book published in 1970 called Tearoom Trade that covers this extensively. Most gay men stayed away from "chicken."  The few men who were into kids were deeply closeted, even for the time, and in denial. 

Did either of you read my post? As I said, I'm trying non-Rx options first. I'm a normal person trying to fight my metabolism without resorting to Ozempic.
Enough with the bullying already

You told me yesterday that you had nothing more to say to me, but here you are again. 

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Did either of you read my post? As I said, I'm trying non-Rx options first. I'm a normal person trying to fight my metabolism without resorting to Ozempic.
Enough with the bullying already

Eh, at first I was all for this being an injustice that he lost his job, then I read that in some of the videos he discussed his employer and wanting his boss to fuck him on camera.  He's got problems. This is more than just revenge porn. 

You told me yesterday that you had nothing more to say to me, but here you are again. 

Did either of you read my post? As I said, I'm trying non-Rx options first. I'm a normal person trying to fight my metabolism without resorting to Ozempic.
Enough with the bullying already

Interesting about Metformin. Dosage is low for this indication, but I too am concerned about driving A1c too low. 
 
About Ozempic, the percentage of people on it whose BMI is under 25 is likely small. Anecdotally, it has become more widespread over the past year, and Canadian pharmacies began to ship it to the US for about half the price. The manufacturer's silence on all this speaks volumes. 
 
As for me, I don't have a pool handy and I like to listen to music while I exercise, which is hard to do in a pool. My ortho thinks walking is ok as long as I wear heavily cushioned shoes. I am in an area filled with beautiful hiking trails, and would like to hike again someday soon. 

I think it's the opposite. Even putting the moral element aside, few normal gay men wanted to deal with minors. Teenagers were more likely to turn violent. And the parents could easily find out. 

There's a book published in 1970 called Tearoom Trade that covers this extensively. Most gay men stayed away from "chicken."  The few men who were into kids were deeply closeted, even for the time, and in denial. 

There are other forms of exercise and weight training that doesn't involve lifting that could hurt your knees. Healthy eating has helped me a lot and making new food choices while still eating and drinking well and enjoying fine meals. "Runing the risk" doesn't mean you will get xyz either. I have no more to say or add. All the best to you! 

I appreciate the advice  Despite my best efforts, I'm now at nearly 100% risk of becoming overweight. Even my current weight is taking a toll on my knees, not to mention my self-image. I’m already doing weekly PT and walking. Lifting weights would be great but it’s tough because of my knee/neck issues. I’m looking for any solution. I doubt Metformin will work, but it’s cheap and safe. 
Btw, the “normal” BMI range is very broad. Life at a BMI of 24 is very different from life at 21. 
 

The unexplained degeneration on my kneecaps and neck though. I can never run again. One doctor wants me to do pool aerobics. 😱

This is good to know. It's sometimes prescribed for weight loss, as GLP-1 antagonists are. 

The unexplained degeneration on my kneecaps and neck though. I can never run again. One doctor wants me to do pool aerobics. 😱

So if you're not diabetic then, so why don't you try exercise at a gym then? There are trainers who specialize in working with seniors and people with health issues. For all the years I was on Metformin it NEVER controlled my appetite nor did it seem to for anyone else I've known on it. My appetite and food cravings only began to be controlled when I got on Ozempic. The side effects weren't pleasant, but I eventually adjusted to the medication and don't have them anymore. But if you are in normal BMI range and 4.9 and decreeing A1C then whyever would you be on diabetic medication if you're not diabetic nor obese?! 

I have knee problems and doctors have advised me to stay lower in the normal BMI range--like 21 or 22. I also want to avoid climbing out of the normal range altogether.  My endo is concerned about this too, which is why we're looking for a way to stop the trend. She wants to try Metformin first because it's very safe.
This is all gard for me as my BMI has been 18.5-20 for most of my life. I am trying other solutions first.  Over the pasr few months, I've tried to incorporate more protein for better satiation. Now I'm trying fiber too. 
Also, this is the first time you're hearing about people with a BMI under 25 taking Ozempic? It's been all over the media. For me, the motility issues, thyroid cancer risk in rats, and widespread telogen effluvium (which, anecdotally,  appears to be more prevalent than in bariatric surgery patients) are dealbreakers for now.