A big fuck you to my entire provincial government, my non smoking peers and family, and every smoking study group used for this decision. I'm 55 fucking years old and am addicted to cigarettes, my poison of choice being menthol; you bastards will still take my exorbitant amount of money for a product I will despise yet still use. —Helpless hopeless hater with only 1 pack of menthols left

How DO nurses make it through med school without learning proper terminology? Asking a patient whether the issue is with their internal or external vagina? There is no such thing as an external vagina. Internal = Vagina External = Vulva Ladies, smarten up. Referring to your vulva as your vagina makes YOU look dumb and uninformed. As a medical "professional" it makes you look like you don't belong in the workplace until you've mastered basic anatomy. —Mulva

if any of you employers what experienced employees i suggest you learn that min wage is not going to cut it. why would anyone accept a position where they would get paid the same as someone who has no experience. if being cheap is the way ya want to go don't ask for experience as a requirement, look for those who have none like a high school student —disgusted

No, I don't want to provide my services for free to your for- profit company. No, it isn't a great experience. No, it's not a valuable volunteer opportunity to answer phone and schedule appointments for your business while you collect fees for services. Do you work for free? Does your landlord expect you to pay rent? Or do they just offer you a place to stay as a valuable learning experience in property management? If you can't afford to pay at least minimum wage for an admin person, maybe you need to rethink your business model or ANSWER YOU OWN DAMN PHONES. —You can't eat experience

After a trip to the mall, I came to one conclusion. Women pay far too much money for inferior clothing made in 3rd world countries. Not only is the material garbage but the styles and designs only reflect the misogynist designers who vomit out such unflattering apparel. Footwear is equal horrific, poorly made and overpriced. Don't even get me started on that certain local 'brand' that's made in Honduras. It saddens me that so many girls and women get ripped off on inferior shit that looks like someone yakked on it. —Shop Second Hand & Save a Bundle

I have heard and read a lot about people who keep stomping their feet on their way out of Halifax. Well don't let the door hit you on the way out. I bet you have also been through a lot of partners in your life based on your history of commitment issues. I am going to dig in my heals and nurture the grass on this side of the fence. Don't expect a red carpet if you decide to come back...don't care. —HERE TO STAY!

Like seriously, there's no work. And when you get it, you can be paid a measly $10.60 an hour. Like, I can barely cover rent and groceries on that—let alone, you know, clothes and cover to get in a bar on your friend's birthday. And the managers who work at these places will literally fire you if you breathe the wrong way, because there are 12 people lined up who will happily direct their breath elsewhere. I'm so fucking sick of being 1,000 percent replaceable. Like, damn it NS, are you trying to drive everyone out? Let's GO HARPER while you still have a chance to make us not completely hate you. Just do SOMETHING to help us out down here. Like some god damn workers’ rights? Help??? PLEASE??? —Young and Bitter

I have nothing, in theory, against the man bun...but what is it with you guys that have to follow every trend, one after the other? Sure, when I was in high school I gave a shit about things like that, but then I became a man. You seem to need to follow every new development in the hipster universe to appease your longing for attention. We could build a trend line with your photos, starting with your racing stripes in  junior high. You don't miss a beat. Don't you feel a little bit silly looking around and seeing everyone else looking just like you? Or is it the other way around? Can somebody please give them a hug? Maybe the just need a hug. A nice soft and warm hug that says "It's ok." I wonder what next big thing will draw you in. — THE BORG

I am remembering my experience last year in the PG, and just want to remind Haligonians of a few rules and courtesies to make the PG a downtown treasure for all for years to come. The PG is a botanical garden protecting and showcasing beautiful and rare plants. It is not a jogging track. It is not a bike path (bicycles are banned): a large number of users are slow-moving with mobility issues and use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and canes. The PG is not a dog park. It is not a smoker's nook. The PG is not a playground, so PLEASE do not let your kids trample rounded flowerbeds meticulously laid out and cared for by hard-working HRM employees. To show your appreciation, keep off the grass and stick to the gravel paths as much as possible. You can't put a price on such a gem of downtown core greenspace. It is my summer urban haven—I know of no other like it. —Backyard-less Condo Dweller

Its fucking annoying when someone thinks they have earned the right to be "Mayoress" of a neighbourhood. Who the hell do you really think you are? Once again, STAY OFF MY PROPERTY and stop your stocking behavior. Have you heard of criminal harassment charges? You will very soon if you don't back off. —Fed Up