Post #262,783
7/27/06 2:43:55 PM
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For those of you inquirying
as to WTF a shizzy is, Shizzy is my good friend Rita who needs to gain more computer experience. This is her first venture into posting on forums. Be nice to her, because if you scare her, she will go away. And y'all know we need more females on this board. So give a big hello to my friend Shizzy.
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Post #262,784
7/27/06 2:49:47 PM
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Whoops- That post^^^^^ was me
I was signed in under one of Rita's many user names as I tried to get her set up. I am trying to give her technical support over the phone and it is a little challenging.
So yes, Rita is a good friend of mine. She has a wicked sense of humor and is a lot of fun. Be nice to her and maybe she'll show you.
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Post #262,786
7/27/06 2:51:46 PM
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As if we didn't know.
[link|http://www.aaxnet.com|AAx]
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Post #262,788
7/27/06 2:58:15 PM
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Well, it never hurts to be clear
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Post #262,785
7/27/06 2:50:26 PM
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OK, we'll be nice
I'm sure she'll learn quickly enough about AOLisms like exclamation points and "Me too" - and to apply plenty of flamescreen before posting (online equiv. of sunscreen).
[link|http://www.aaxnet.com|AAx]
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Post #262,787
7/27/06 2:51:57 PM
7/27/06 2:53:36 PM
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Nice? You can't command niceness.
But since I'm such a generally nice person, I'll let the others deal with that quandary.
On the other hand: needs to gain more computer experience. is kind of odd.
Why?
Is computer experience a life skill, required for mere existance and personal growth? And if so, how does interaction with this group of people further that goal?
And this: know we need more females on this board.
Why?
Is there a particular viewpoint you feel is lacking, and only those with an estrogen level of X can provide it?
Hey Shizzy: Welcome.
Try to cut down the exclamation marks. Those, along with CAPS, get interpreted as coming from someone of (hmmm, let's see), lesser mental abilities, and then people either ignore or flame them for sadistic fun.
Edited by broomberg
July 27, 2006, 02:53:36 PM EDT
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Post #262,789
7/27/06 3:03:47 PM
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Cut the girl some slack.
She's entering into the job market, just needs some experience tinkering around. I have her on the phone right now and just said to relax and pass around a doobie or something. If you give her a hard time right off the bat, she's not going to want to play with you. She is new to all this.
Maybe I should have clarified that the women on this board need more women on this board so we can talk about estrogen and afterbirth and all that fun stuff.
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Post #262,793
7/27/06 3:10:08 PM
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Mmm. Good eat'n.
I'll let you choose what that refers to.
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Post #262,797
7/27/06 3:25:47 PM
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I think I can guess.
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Post #262,810
7/27/06 4:28:44 PM
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Andrew? When did you steal Barry's account?
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Post #262,794
7/27/06 3:11:34 PM
7/27/06 3:11:59 PM
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That last remark reminds me of an SNL skit...
...that didn't make the cut. It was from the 1st year, and the title of the skit was "Placenta Helper". I'm sure you can fill in the blanks (remember: Ann Curtain, John Belushi, et al.)
jb4
"So don't pay attention to the approval ratings that say 68% of Americans disapprove of the job this man is doing. I ask you this, does that not also logically mean that 68% approve of the job he's not doing? Think about it. I haven't."
— Stephen Colbert, at the White House Correspondent's Dinner 29Apr06
Edited by jb4
July 27, 2006, 03:11:59 PM EDT
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Post #262,805
7/27/06 4:07:40 PM
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Re: That last remark reminds me of an SNL skit...
..that didn't make the cut. It was from the 1st year, and the title of the skit was "Placenta Helper". I'm sure you can fill in the blanks (remember: Ann Curtain, John Belushi, et al.)
that's " JANE" Curtain. lincoln
"Chicago to my mind was the only place to be. ... I above all liked the city because it was filled with people all a-bustle, and the clatter of hooves and carriages, and with delivery wagons and drays and peddlers and the boom and clank of freight trains. And when those black clouds came sailing in from the west, pouring thunderstorms upon us so that you couldn't hear the cries or curses of humankind, I liked that best of all. Chicago could stand up to the worst God had to offer. I understood why it was built--a place for trade, of course, with railroads and ships and so on, but mostly to give all of us a magnitude of defiance that is not provided by one house on the plains. And the plains is where those storms come from." -- E.L. Doctorow
Never apply a Star Trek solution to a Babylon 5 problem.
I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States.
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Post #262,807
7/27/06 4:11:40 PM
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You ignorant slut
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Post #262,808
7/27/06 4:13:07 PM
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I'm not a slut
though I play one on TV :-D
lincoln
"Chicago to my mind was the only place to be. ... I above all liked the city because it was filled with people all a-bustle, and the clatter of hooves and carriages, and with delivery wagons and drays and peddlers and the boom and clank of freight trains. And when those black clouds came sailing in from the west, pouring thunderstorms upon us so that you couldn't hear the cries or curses of humankind, I liked that best of all. Chicago could stand up to the worst God had to offer. I understood why it was built--a place for trade, of course, with railroads and ships and so on, but mostly to give all of us a magnitude of defiance that is not provided by one house on the plains. And the plains is where those storms come from." -- E.L. Doctorow
Never apply a Star Trek solution to a Babylon 5 problem.
I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States.
[link|mailto:bconnors@ev1.net|contact me]
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Post #262,814
7/27/06 4:39:25 PM
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Dude [looks down ... shakes head sadly]
If you're going to correct a name, at least correct it correctly. That's just sad, really.
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Post #262,918
7/28/06 3:36:32 PM
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Is this directed at me?
cause if it is, I got the name right - so what are you talking about?
lincoln
"Chicago to my mind was the only place to be. ... I above all liked the city because it was filled with people all a-bustle, and the clatter of hooves and carriages, and with delivery wagons and drays and peddlers and the boom and clank of freight trains. And when those black clouds came sailing in from the west, pouring thunderstorms upon us so that you couldn't hear the cries or curses of humankind, I liked that best of all. Chicago could stand up to the worst God had to offer. I understood why it was built--a place for trade, of course, with railroads and ships and so on, but mostly to give all of us a magnitude of defiance that is not provided by one house on the plains. And the plains is where those storms come from." -- E.L. Doctorow
Never apply a Star Trek solution to a Babylon 5 problem.
I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States.
[link|mailto:bconnors@ev1.net|contact me]
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Post #262,920
7/28/06 4:15:18 PM
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Spelling, too?
It's Curtin, not Curtain.
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Post #262,796
7/27/06 3:19:43 PM
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And jazz hands ... don't forget the jazz hands
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Post #262,817
7/27/06 5:08:32 PM
7/27/06 5:54:21 PM
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Welcome, Rita... And, Bio...
> Maybe I should have clarified that the women on this board need more women on this board so we can talk about estrogen and afterbirth and all that fun stuff.
This woman visits this board primarily to learn from the collective technical wisdom that exists within the members assembled here. Some of the political discussions are interesting, too. And, the community spirit/fellowship is pretty decent, too. I usually find other avenues, such as the discussion groups at [link|http://www.worldwit.org/|http://www.worldwit.org/] to be better geared to covering estrogen-infused subject matter.
Cheers,
-Slugbug
Edited by slugbug
July 27, 2006, 05:54:21 PM EDT
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Post #262,826
7/27/06 5:43:01 PM
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Oh my bad! Welcome, Rita!
Sorry I failed to do that earlier, I've had a lot on my mind today. Thankfully, my parents just got their power restored after 8 days, whew.
Brenda
"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert
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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss
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"Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06
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Post #262,838
7/27/06 7:43:19 PM
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*grin*
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #262,790
7/27/06 3:06:49 PM
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Why?
Well, if you haven't noticed, the lines/hr trends downward towards 0 as a limit when the ladies aren't posting.
[link|http://www.aaxnet.com|AAx]
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Post #262,791
7/27/06 3:07:45 PM
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And just for the record..
I can command anything I want. Whether or not you choose to cooperate is another matter.
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Post #262,792
7/27/06 3:09:07 PM
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OK...who are you and what did you do with Barry?
But since I'm such a generally nice person, I'll let the others deal with that quandary. Dead giveaway...Barry's been bot'ed! jb4
"So don't pay attention to the approval ratings that say 68% of Americans disapprove of the job this man is doing. I ask you this, does that not also logically mean that 68% approve of the job he's not doing? Think about it. I haven't."
— Stephen Colbert, at the White House Correspondent's Dinner 29Apr06
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Post #262,811
7/27/06 4:32:12 PM
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I can explain that one... even though I'm not Shizzy
On the other hand: needs to gain more computer experience. is kind of odd. Why? Gaining computer experience covers a wide array of things. There's the technical aspect, there's the cultural aspect, there's the user-friendly aspect and there's the online community aspect. I don't know which one she is seeking, but speaking for myself, I have gained computer knowledge regarding the following things by being a member of IWT: Technical: --How to use minimal html --How to link to an avatar --How to use blockquotes --How to maneuver around a large site with actual divisions and multi-forums. Cultural --How to exist culturally on an online site with a diverse group of people --Points of view from people around the world --Lifestyles and customs from people around the world User Friendly: --Assistance and knowledge regarding a number of different software issues --Assistance and knowledge regarding a number of different hardware things --Answers to many other non-computer related questions Online Community: --The etiquette of the net --How and when to post --How to know when not to post --The art of handling being flamed There's probably a lot more, but these are the basics. :) And in answer to this part: Is computer experience a life skill, required for mere existance and personal growth? And if so, how does interaction with this group of people further that goal? I have to say yes, in some ways. It has helped my personal growth to be a part of this community, to move beyond the basics of Yahoo to the more challenging aspects of a full blown site. As a result of being on IWT I can now handle a multi-forumed board on Y and R, for example. For mere existence? Not really, not in the survival sense of the world. But to exist with many many many different people in the world, both online and off, I'd have to say yes. I learned a lot about co-existing on here, about how to live peacefully with many many types of people from all walks of life, all with their own set of entitled opinions, and I'm proud of that. I've grown a lot since being a member of this group. Hope that answers your question. Brenda
"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert
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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter - and those who matter, don't mind." -- By Dr. Seuss
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"Sometimes it takes a whole lot more strength to walk away than to stand there and fight." -- By the character of John Abbott: said on Young & Restless on 5/19/06
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Post #262,842
7/27/06 8:17:29 PM
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Asperger much?
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