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So I've read that the proper way to file your crypto taxes is to also count crypto to crypto purchases. However, Bittrex doesn't have a full record of my crypto purchases. I select "Load all" and it doesn't show ALL of my crypto to crypto exchanges. So what do I do now? Should I just file what is shown? When I had first started exchanging crypto, I thought you only had to pay the tax when you cashed out which is why I didn't keep my own record.

Also what form will I need to file my crypto taxes?

Any help would be great.
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Topic title is true. All of the proceeding Mario & Luigi games painfully holds your hand throughout the game and bombards you with tutorials.
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I remember Advance Wars: Days of Ruin really creeping me out. There was a part of the story where a virus was spreading and those who caught it died from having plants and flowers grow all over your body from the inside out. There was a picture in the game that showed this happening and I remember the music being pretty unsettling. The story made it seem like there was no hope against this virus and it legit creeped me out. I remember being afraid to go to bed that night lol.
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In Rainbows is a beautiful album. 10/10
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You forgot Earthbound
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Man of Steel was enjoyable but BvS improved on it in pretty much every way.
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Thrillwell posted...

pegusus123456 posted...

Thrillwell posted...

Should I tell TC my story?

Or would it be to scary?

Go ahead.

I'll probably get them done just so food will stop getting stuck in there. Chicken is a nightmare.

Top 2 were a breeze, even for Navy dentists. Took out top mainly for them not to have a chance to push the row.

Bottom 2. Impacted. Went to Naval Hospital. Surgery was almost over as I barely came to. I heard all the crunching and cracking. Then it was over. Or at least I thought.

Day 1 had passed and I still didn't have feeling in my chin area. I was told it could come back tomorrow, a month from now... or never.
I prayed, and after 3 weeks I finally got the feeling back. It was a long 3 weeks.

What was it like not feeling your chin? Did it affect your speech? Did it affect how you chewed food?
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yeah it was garbage. Such a shame since I really enjoyed the first two.
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I went to the dentist recently and they said it would be very risky to remove them since they are so close to the clump of nerves in my mouth and I could go numb from the procedure. They also said they would have to cut part of my bone to get them out which is very complicated.

She told me she advised to just keep them and keep on eye on them. I'm 28 and I haven't had much discomfort from them so far but I've read that they could get infected if you keep them there. But then again, it's probably not worth the risk of going completely numb in my mouth.

Anyone here over 25 and still has their wisdom teeth??
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I went to the dentist recently and they said it would be very risky to remove them since they are so close to the clump of nerves in my mouth and I could go numb from the procedure. They also said they would have to cut part of my bone to get them out which is very complicated.

She told me she advised to just keep them and keep on eye on them. I'm 28 and I haven't had much discomfort from them so far but I've read that they could get infected if you keep them there. But then again, it's probably not worth the risk of going completely numb in my mouth.

Anyone here over 25 and still has their wisdom teeth?
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Dorfl_2 posted...

At times like these you need to shift your focus away from yourself and what you want and towards living and serving Christ.

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

If, God forbid, you get hit by Truck-kun and die tomorrow, you will have to account to God for how you spent your life, whether you were married or not. It's not easy, but you should live your life in light of that. And along the way who knows who/what God will bring into your life?

Psalm 37:4 - Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.


Psalm 84:11 - For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

These are promises God Himself has made. The question is, do you believe Him?

Lastly, here are some Christian resources on singleness that you might like to listen to: https://illbehonest.com/topic/singleness Mason Vann's "Marriage and Gods Will For Young People" really struck a chord with me.

Hang in there!

Thanks, man. This was very encouraging. You're right that I should be more concerned about how I'm living for Christ instead of my own wants and needs.
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Bro, if it's good, shove it in my mouth.
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KogaSteelfang posted...

That's really great that you're sticking to it. I'm a Christian myself, and I always wanted to wait until marriage for sex. It just seems like a gesture of love, being willing to commit your life to someone because you love them, regardless of how they perform in bed.

Things have been wearing heavily on me the last few years though. I realized I'm almost certainly never going to get married, or even have a girlfriend. While I think I'd still be ok waiting until marriage if I can miraculously find someone who wants to marry me, I think I'd be just as ok having sex if I can manage to get a girlfriend at all. Although, I probably wouldn't want to jump straight to that at all. I'd definitely still prefer waiting rather than just have a fling or something. Idk, it's just stressful and confusing, and idk exactly how I'd react if someone actually showed me that kind of attention. I wish I had your strength to still be commited to that idea despite it looking hopeless.

Keep in God's word and in prayer, bro. We need all the strength we can get. I feel like marriage will never happen for me either. I'm pushing 29 and I've never had a girlfriend. The thought of dying alone without any family or kids of my own scares me. This is what is weighing on me the most. I have no desire to go drinking, partying, etc. But I really do want someone to share life with. I go everywhere and do most everything alone. It seems like it's equally difficult to find a girl in church as it is outside of church. There are certainly better, more spiritual, and eligible, single men than I and I'm not exactly someone a girl would choose over them. I have to keep pushing myself to get myself and my life together but there are times when everything seems hopeless and I get stuck in a rut.

I do know that if I do end up alone that at least I can put my hope in God. Even if in this life I live in loneliness, it will not compare to the glory and joy to be with God in Heaven.
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Are you trying to follow rules or have you actually been saved? You don't become a Christian by "trying to do well" or "following all the rules of the Bible." And seeking approval and advice from the world is a bad place to start.

I am actually saved. The reason why I put emphasis on following the rules was to make it clear that I have fallen short as well. I didn't want to make it seem like just because I've never fornicated, got drunk, or done drugs, that I don't need God's grace and forgiveness.

I know full well that one doesn't become a Christian by trying to keep the commandments. Such a person will fail every time. It is not through works that we are saved. It is in Jesus Christ that we are saved. Salvation is a gift.
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fuzzylittlbunny posted...

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I'm Christian and do plenty of that fun stuff. I don't feel out of place because I don't judge other people and they don't judge me back.

Exactly the same for me. I've broken every damn commandment, even the one that said "Thou shall not go to clubs".

Hahaha I want to make it clear that I don't believe it's a sin to go to a club. It's moreso the lifestyle that it represents. Many people basically live for the party life. Which includes getting wasted, doing drugs, having sex, etc. And I'm not about that.
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Dash_Harber posted...

CruorComa posted...

You should have a Church that's comprised entirely of those who believe similarly to you. Get a grip.

This isn't a wrong statement. I haven't been to church in the past few weeks. My family doesn't really go to church so I always go alone and it gets me down sometimes. I'm tired of being alone. But I'll be back in church next Sunday.
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0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

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0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Giblet_Enjoyer posted...

Just do all those things and still be a Christian, like all the other Christians do.

Indeed. Although I gotta respect TC for following all the rules of the Bible, not just the ones he wants to. All my friends who identify as Christian still have sex with anyone and everyone despite not being married, without giving it a second thought

Well to be fair, I'm definitely not without sin. I haven't followed all the rules of the Bible. I've looked at things I shouldn't have and it's not something I'm proud of. I try to do well but I still fall short. But thank God for His grace.

Well yeah, no one is without sin, thats something the Bible hammers home. But it sounds like youre actually trying to follow the Bible to the best of your ability. In contrast, like I said my Christian friends would completely disregard whatever they wanted to like premarital sex. I respect that you are truly doing your best to follow the tenets of Christianity

Thanks, man. I appreciate that. Do your friends know scripture or have they just been to church a few times and just label themselves Christian? Also, are you a believer?
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0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Giblet_Enjoyer posted...

Just do all those things and still be a Christian, like all the other Christians do.

Indeed. Although I gotta respect TC for following all the rules of the Bible, not just the ones he wants to. All my friends who identify as Christian still have sex with anyone and everyone despite not being married, without giving it a second thought

Well to be fair, I'm definitely not without sin. I haven't followed all the rules of the Bible. I've looked at things I shouldn't have and it's not something I'm proud of. I try to do well but I still fall short. But thank God for His grace.
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UnholyMudcrab posted...

12-year-old account
5 AMP

What's the deal

I'm a lurker.
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008Zulu posted...

It sounds like you are expecting people to conform to your way of living. That is not going to happen, so I would advise one of the following; Attend Christian mixers, they are fairly numerous and you will increase your social circle. Secondly, when going out with your friends clubbing, volunteer to be the designated driver. This way the social stigma of not drinking will be lessened, and you friends will appreciate the effort you would put in to the relationship.

As for sex, well... there are many definitions and loopholes in this regard.

Nah, that's not it at all. I don't expect people to conform to my way of living. I'm not even angry at anyone. I'm just stating how my beliefs are alienating in this society. Though I do think I'd feel much less alienated if I didn't have such a sheltered childhood.
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ProtoManSPx posted...

What do you do for fun TC?

I don't really have fun. Or at least, not enough to say I have a regular output for having fun. Interacting with people at work is probably the only fun I have. When I'm not at work, I just sleep, make music, watch movies, or take walks.
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Everywhere I go, I'm the guy that doesn't fit in. People talk about drinking, going to clubs, having sex, and when they find out that I don't do any of that stuff, I'm pretty much the freak. I've had several opportunities to be with girls who aren't Christian but never pursued them because we have conflicting beliefs. Even some girls who said they were Christian are okay with sex before marriage which is something that the Bible clearly speaks against.

I feel like I don't belong in this world.
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ChromaticAngel posted...

-GalacticBass- posted...

They genuinely gave it their all and did the best they could to respect the first movie while ago bringing new things to the table.

uhh, no, they shit all over the first movie and the book it was based off of. It's the proverbial Last Jedi of niche cyberpunk films.

It's kind of redundant to say that the sequel shit all over the book since the first movie did that as well. The first movie was still good regardless and so was the sequel. How about you give us reasons why the sequel shit all over the first?
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I watched the making of Blade Runner 2049 last night and you could really tell how much respect and love went into this movie. They genuinely gave it their all and did the best they could to respect the first movie while ago bringing new things to the table.

This is how a sequel should be done.
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Apparently dropping the MOAB is nothing.
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Thanks, Trump! :D
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You're over half way done with the game.
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No
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Dang, thanks for the tips.
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Just made it to Hateno village recently. I never have enough money to buy anything. How the crap do I find money? I have a ton of amber and other material to sell but should I really sell them when I can use them to upgrade material later? Also where the crap do I get better clothes? The only clothing I know of are the ones from the shops and they're a buttload of money lol.

Is this normal or do I just suck?
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FLUFFYGERM posted...

-GalacticBass- posted...

FLUFFYGERM posted...

-GalacticBass- posted...

How is everyone going to file taxes? I have no idea how to even get started lol.

im going to pay income tax on the gross income i made in crypto in 2017. gross income meaning the profits i realized after selling. not including my original investment

speak with a professional tho

This seems ideal. However, apparently the IRS sees every crypto trade as a taxable event. Say I trade BTC for Ripple, I have to pay taxes for that. I traded a bunch of alt coin before realizing this and it's going to be a nightmare trying to pick up the pieces and find out what I owe.

you only pay tax on the profit iirc

so you can just calculate the total profit you made and pay income tax on it

Gotcha, that makes much more sense.
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FLUFFYGERM posted...

-GalacticBass- posted...

How is everyone going to file taxes? I have no idea how to even get started lol.

im going to pay income tax on the gross income i made in crypto in 2017. gross income meaning the profits i realized after selling. not including my original investment

speak with a professional tho

This seems ideal. However, apparently the IRS sees every crypto trade as a taxable event. Say I trade BTC for Ripple, I have to pay taxes for that. I traded a bunch of alt coin before realizing this and it's going to be a nightmare trying to pick up the pieces and find out what I owe.
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How is everyone going to file taxes? I have no idea how to even get started lol.
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I liked the music in The Lost World.
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Yes. Great movie.
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lol I don't think this moon is happening
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How can it possibly moon in one night with such a massive market cap?
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Distant_Rainbow posted...

Obviously yes. Putting anything else in tea ruins it. Even plain sugar.

If I wanted to dump sugar into my drink I'd be drinking coffee, or heck, just go for a soda in the first place.

My thoughts exactly.
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I've been drinking just plain, black, tea for a while and I think it's great. The health benefits are better too. Everyone thinks I'm crazy because I don't put sweetener in it but I think the sweetener is nasty.
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You're supposed to post a picture of the POP version to show how crappy it looks in comparison
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I'm having problems with Coinbase verifying my identity to increase my sell limits. Has anyone else had this problem?
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How do you wake up every day and continue doing what you do? What keeps you going?
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I liked the robot bodies. It raised the stakes even more considering there was no certainty for whether or not they'd be able to go back into their real bodies. Not only that but it shows how selfless they were to stop Giygas even if it meant sacrificing their bodies and their lives as they knew it.
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I feel like an empty shell. I'm just doing things with no real passion for them. It seems that there's nothing I enjoy. And when I do enjoy something, it doesn't last. It's all so fleeting.
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somethingtofear posted...

Mania's music is fantastic.

For the classic stages, I definitely agree. The newer music, not so much. They're just not memorable.
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I played through Sonic Mania with both Sonic and Knuckles and although the game was well designed enough to enjoy, it still could have been so much more. Here's why...

Continuity

Continuity is a big thing for me. Whether in a game or a series of movies or a show, it makes the journey seem larger if each part is somehow connected. It has the capability of making you feel like you're on a quest with the character you're playing or the character you're watching. Sonic 3 & Knuckles had continuity. At the end of each act, there was a brief cut scene showing how Sonic and friends arrived in the next zone. From Knuckles blowing apart the bridge in Angel Island Zone forcing Sonic to fall into Hydrocity Zone to Sonic leaping from a collapsing tower in Sky Sanctuary Zone into Death Egg Zone, it made the entire game feel like it was placed in a world that was connected rather than just a bunch of levels.

Sonic Mania does this to a certain extent but there are times when the end of a zone just fades into the next without any explanation at all. It breaks the immersion and in cases where one classic zone fades into the next, it feels like they were just thrown in there for nostalgia. I liked the transition from Studiopolis to Flying Battery Zone. It was a throwback to the past while making it feel connected. But then from Flying Battery Zone to Garden Press Zone...there's nothing. Just a fade to black. It's like, cool another new stage. But how did we get there? And then from Stardust Speedway Zone to Hydrocity Zone to Mirage Saloon Zone, there's also nothing. I LOVE what they did at the end of Saloon Zone. I just wish they would have put the effort to connect the rest of the levels.

By the end of the game, I didn't feel like I went on a quest to stop Eggman. I felt like I went through a string of some connection with random levels spread throughout.

I was going to go into depth about other things I think could have been better but what I mentioned above is the biggest flaw in the game for me.

I'll briefly mention that I think the new music is pretty weak including the main theme. To me, Sonic music is supposed to be cool, energetic, and catchy. None of the new music pieces are catchy and most of them aren't cool. They're energetic for sure but they're bloated with all sorts of instruments that don't allow you to hum along. I think the Boss music is the weakest music in the game. It doesn't make me feel threatened. Doesn't get me pumped up. It's not necessarily a bad tune but perhaps a poor choice in instruments. That high pitched bell sounding synth or whatever it is doesn't belong as the main instrument in a boss fight.

I'll also briefly mention that I think the group of Eggman's robots were under utilized. Their design was interesting (although a bit too zany) and the only fight that stood out with them was the one you fight in Studiopolis. Perhaps they could have had Sonic's story line focus on beating Eggman and have Knuckle's story line focus on beating the group of robots?

All of that aside, I did enjoy the game. Some of the boss fight were frustratingly slow but the level design was great and I wouldn't make if the same team made a sequel. I just hope they focus less on revamping old stages and instead work on created a new, cohesive, Sonic experience in the same vein as the classics.
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PM0US3 posted...

To The Wonder is my all time favourite film. I love Malick.

the run of films from The Tree of Life to Song to Song are all 10/10 for me

I was going to give Knight of Cups a 10/10 but I think the last 15 or so minutes moves at an incredibly slow pace and could have been trimmed down just a bit. It's still one of my favorite movies of all time. I also thought Michael Fassbender's character in Song to Song was one of the most interesting characters in any of Malick's movies.
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His first 3 movies are definitely his most accessible. From then on, his movies take less of a linear approach to storytelling. Starting with The Tree of Life, his movies have little dialogue and most of which are introspective voice overs. He starts focusing more on visual, non-linear, storytelling which I find actually helps the movie become a platform to muse and reflect.
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Badlands: 9/10
Days of Heaven: 7.5/10
The Thin Red Line: 9/10
The New World: 8/10
The Tree of Life: 10/10
To the Wonder: 10/10
Knight of Cups: 9.5/10
Song to Song: 8/10

To me, it feels like Terrence Malick didn't master his craft until The Tree of Life. The Thin Red Line was close but there were moments in the movie where the philosophizing wasn't implemented correctly and felt forced. I know Days of Heaven is often revered as Malick's best but there are clear issues with the editing and certain plot points felt rushed. The Tree of Life was his first movie that I think married philosophy, visuals, and story telling near perfectly.

The first time I watched To the Wonder, I couldn't get into it at all. I thought it was his worst movie. Then watching it a second time, everything seemed to fall into place and I thought it was his most poetic and visually stunning movie yet. His movies focus on metaphysical and philosophical themes. It's a difficult task to make a movie regarding such themes without being "pretentious" (which some certainly believe they are) but when the movies "hit" they have potential to evoke the profound.
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