u/Itsme_36

I took Computer Science Discoveries and Principles my senior year of HS(and am now graduated), and learned a fair bit about JS. We were taught on a site called "code.org".

On the site, JS is stripped and rebuilt to be "simpler", with them having added a couple custom functions specific to the site. I hated and loved it.

Hated because it was confusing trying to learn a coding language in the first place. But to have it be restructured and not at all like how it is in actual, practiced use- that's what got me.

Though I loved it, because I normally flew through my schooling. This actually gave me a challenge- and it was fun for that aspect(still infuriating after spending 5 hours on debugging just to find out I missed a semicolon somewhere).

Now that I'm out of HS, and soon to be on my own, I want to take a little bit of time to PROPERLY learn the language. At least on some basic level I can use to get by with. Because after taking that class, however cliche this may sound, I've "discovered" a hidden passion for coding and the like.

I've tried to teach myself using whatever resources I could find online, but they were all just "steps". Even when they explained why this or why that, the explanation was shallow and hard for me to grasp.

So, I ask: is there a discord server for instance, or some other online forum(except reddit) where I can find people willing to tutor me in JS? Obviously, I'd prefer some sort of free service- only because I'm currently unable to hold a job due to just having an operation done on my knee. And rather than sitting or lying around being a vegetable until I can walk again, I figured I may as well do something worthwhile and productive.

I'm a soon-to-be college freshman, and yet I can't for the life of me tell if what I've written is creepy/rude/whatever or not. I want it to come off as friendly, peofessional(if not ish), and straight to the point. I know how write and all, but again, I'm tone deaf ig. Can you guys give me a second opinion please?

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THANK YOU ALL FOR THE ADVICE, I APOLOGIZE FOR THE WAY IT CAME OFF- HENCE THE REASON I ASKED IN THE FIRST PLACE. YOU ALL HAVE EXCELLENT POINTS AND I WILL BE USING QUITE LITERALLY ALL OF THEM WHEN MAKING REVISIONS. IF YOU DON'T MIND, PLEASE WATCH FOR THE NEXT UPDATE WHERE I WILL REPLACE MY CURRENT DRAFT WITH THE REVISED VERSION FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. AGAIN. THANK YOU ALL.

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The written item in question:

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Hey, I was wondering if you'd be open to an interview of sorts?

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I'm just wanting to ask some basic questions- most of which you are free to refuse, though it'd be appreciated if you didn't.

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My reason for reaching out, and asking for the "interview", is because I'll be applying to a higher-end college...and especially with the major I plan on going after, I'll need to prove competence in obtaining, organizing, and sharing information from outside sources.

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That said, I will not ask anything very intrusive, and the limitations of the questions you'll be asked are as follows:

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1. Must not be predatory(as in leading the interviewee into saying or agreeing to something that they otherwise would not have)

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2. Must not be overly intrusive(as in I may ask about personal experiences...but nothing that is not consented to, or explicit in nature)

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3. Must not be politically aligned(any questions asked may not have any political affiliation whatsoever)

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While, yes, I am a fan of yours- this is strictly a professional request, though if you choose to accept- I will be casual in my speech and manner.

I have some very mild acne around my lips and chin(from what I assume is facial hair growth). This has prevented me from shaving for a while because I've been waiting for them to go away so I cut one open and make the problem worse.

At this point, I DEPERETLY need to shave. So, with that said, am I okay to shave? Atm there aren't too many pimples.

I have HS Graduation coming up on the 22nd, so need answer asap!!

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