Random Thoughts II - Page 560

Word · 2nd June 2010, 05:18

Just in the apple store playing with a iPad,

I fucking want one.

Nothing · 2nd June 2010, 10:34

I just had a big whinge to steam support about the way steam fails to offer any useful download management options, after completely failing to understand, and me emailing them to explain their failure, they finally got the idea and said they would pass my suggestions on to their developers. I thought I'd post the emails, but I don't know whether to post it in the GMG/OMG threads, the T&T forum, or the gaming forum...? Help?

CCS · 2nd June 2010, 11:07

Just fucken post them here. Christ. Do you need your hand held?

A Corpse · 2nd June 2010, 11:13

What, as in "Please schedule downloads for 2am-7am local time" or "don't use all my bandwidth while I'm trying to game, cunts"?

Nothing · 2nd June 2010, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Do you need your hand held?

Well, actually, if you were the one who was going to hold it I might be keen.

Seriously though, I thought about it a bit, did a quick search, and found a thread for discussing issues with steam that had already been created in the Gaming forum. link.

crocos · 2nd June 2010, 13:40

I've been working in more-or-less the same job for a decade as of the 22nd May.

I have no idea if this oils or grinds my gears. A little of both, I guess.

CCS · 2nd June 2010, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nothing

Well, actually, if you were the one who was going to hold it I might be keen.

If its me you get to hold my dick in your mouth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

I've been working in more-or-less the same job for a decade as of the 22nd May.

I have no idea if this oils or grinds my gears. A little of both, I guess.

Does it make you want to gouge out your eyes with your thumbs?

crocos · 2nd June 2010, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Does it make you want to gouge out your eyes with your thumbs?

Some days, yes.

StN · 2nd June 2010, 14:15

Both Stuff and CNN are reporting breaking news. CNN says the PM of Japan is about to resign. Stuff says the Wellington Pheonix boss is about to resign.

CCS · 2nd June 2010, 15:58

Toll-dodger faces $26,500 in fines

Quote:

Two cars belonging to one person have made almost 700 trips on the Northern Gateway motorway without paying the $2-a-trip toll - and the owner now faces fines of more than $26,000 if the fees are not paid.
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That person owes $1879.20 in arrears - at $2 a trip plus administration costs - and could become liable for infringement fees of more than $26,500 unless the arrears are cleared within a fortnight.

This is why it's stupid to pile on unrealistically high fines. The infringement fee could be $26,500, it could be $100,000 - it's obviously not going to change his behaviour. dERP!

Reformed_Quint · 2nd June 2010, 16:03

Just impound the car(s) he's using, sell them and use the money to pay off the fines and write the rest off. Rinse and repeat.

CCS · 2nd June 2010, 16:09

Word.

I just noticed this at the bottom of the article:

Quote:

Toll opponent Hans Grueber, who lives inland from Waiwera, said that although he did not use the road often, he was the registered owner of a car which had made several unpaid trips.

He would welcome being pursued for arrears so he could argue in court that tolls were introduced illegally.

Fucken Hans Grueber! Always being a cock!

StN · 2nd June 2010, 16:27

gentle · 2nd June 2010, 16:38

Whenever I see that guy I'm reminded of a Stephen Fry (I think) impersonation of him, afterwards he says "he's easy to impersonate because all you have to do is talk without moving your teeth" (paraphrasing obviously).

Saladin · 2nd June 2010, 16:59

This one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3OyvbJkj4

Pepsi · 2nd June 2010, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

Third season is where it really picks up IMO. First and second is mostly Buffy 90210.

Pepsi - I've had a few beers with the guy that played the gay jock that befriends Xander, cool guy. Strongest american accent I've ever heard.

Ooh and I saw one of your McZany pics of Spike too. Cool

StN · 2nd June 2010, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentle

Whenever I see that guy I'm reminded of a Stephen Fry (I think) impersonation of him, afterwards he says "he's easy to impersonate because all you have to do is talk without moving your teeth" (paraphrasing obviously).

He reminds me a bit of a younger LarryE.

Only today did I find out that he really is a bastard.

Pepsi · 2nd June 2010, 20:10

Could be funny sometimes I guess.. but mostly lame...Trademe bombardment group on FB..

MadMax · 2nd June 2010, 21:09

anyone ever noticed that those road-side YOUR SPEED signs always show the traffic doing 45kph?

Pepsi · 2nd June 2010, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

anyone ever noticed that those road-side YOUR SPEED signs always show the traffic doing 45kph?

No.. I always see "SLOW DOWN"..

fidgit · 2nd June 2010, 21:43

And if I'm in a bus, it's usually about 35...

chiQ · 2nd June 2010, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saladin

This one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3OyvbJkj4

<3

I like Rickman and Sessions individually. That was a good combination of the two

Edit: also from related, Sessions impression of Rickman in full makeup (not really an improvement, some some good impersonators included):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJhc7ShOdE

[WanG] Wandarah · 2nd June 2010, 23:49

Am I the only one who wants to stab John Sessions in his droopy fucking face? Even his name pisses me off.

Cyberbob · 3rd June 2010, 00:41

List of Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of possessing Casio watches

fidgit · 3rd June 2010, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

List of Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of possessing Casio watches

10 year old me was a terrorist! D:!

edit
That's pretty fascinating actually. The watches don't have any sort of 'video out' feature for the time, I wonder how they help blow bombs up. Perhaps they actually do transmit signals if you take the cover off and are watching the right bits underneath.

StN · 3rd June 2010, 09:02

MacGyver would connect to the piezo alarm. Obviously the popularity is related to the availability and low price. Next they'll be profiling based on Nokia phone ownership.

StN · 3rd June 2010, 09:58

Hmmm - there is a cereal bowl on the bench in the café at work - it has someones car keys in it. Either it's a reminder for that person that they need to take their bowl home (and will need the car keys to do that) or there are some swinging times happening after hours...

CCS · 3rd June 2010, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

List of Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of possessing Casio watches

loly shit! One of those watches was the type with a calculator on it! Just imagine what would happen if an Arab got a hold of the version with a tv remote control on it! He'd be fucking changing channels everywhere! THESE COLORS DON'T RUN!

StN · 3rd June 2010, 10:14

Oh noes - my efforts in the 90's to eradicate Karaoke make me a terrorist?

CCS · 3rd June 2010, 10:24

Hmm... nah, your skin is too white.

crocos · 3rd June 2010, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by fidgit

10 year old me was a terrorist! D:!

Ditto.

Shit like that makes me want to buy a couple hundred of 'em and give them away to people flying into America

because of the sheer stupidity of it.

Rocket · 3rd June 2010, 13:55

just jumped into a little website for myself, installed joomla on one of bams vm machines, now to design the site.. think im gunna regret this

Saladin · 3rd June 2010, 15:52

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crim...s-now-too-fast

Can't help but think if Labour were still in power that Nick Smith and co would be bleating about "meet my revenue gathering team"!

Jodi · 3rd June 2010, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket

just jumped into a little website for myself, installed joomla on one of bams vm machines, now to design the site.. think im gunna regret this

I installed a tf2 server. Heh This is obviously going to work well for me...

StN · 3rd June 2010, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saladin

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crim...s-now-too-fast

I am all for saving lives, but if fines are gonna result from the margin of error contributed to by differences in tyre tread...

Juju · 3rd June 2010, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

I am all for saving lives, but if fines are gonna result from the margin of error contributed to by differences in tyre tread...

Surely this could be argued in court. If you genuinely thought you were doing 50kmh because your speedo was telling you and for all intents and purposes you thought your speedo was accurate, yet you were doing 54kmh or whatever, that must be a legit defence?

Random fact: Speed when it's raining. Cops can't use lasers in the rain.

Lightspeed · 3rd June 2010, 16:28

The fines are pretty minor for 0-10km/h over the limit. It think it's always been enforceable, it's just don't think it's worth the money. I'm pretty sure traffic isn't going to slow down all of a sudden.

Bandalador · 3rd June 2010, 16:49

I've worked in Albany, North Shore for over 5 years now and I always see these teams of guys running around the streets in what looks like a PT uniform, often lugging around huge logs, tractor tyres or other awkward objects. Looks really strange in the middle of an industrial estate. I've always wondered but never asked..
What the hell are they up to? Is there a killbot factory in Albany or is some CEO taking team building to a ridiculous level?

crocos · 3rd June 2010, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

The fines are pretty minor for 0-10km/h over the limit. It think it's always been enforceable...

Correct: My understanding is it's a discretionary decision, usually taking into account things like weather conditions or if the driving is erratic / unsafe, or vehicle looks borderline unsafe. Etc.

CCS · 3rd June 2010, 16:56

I've witnessed that same thing and I am none the wiser than you are. My theory is this: I've heard of gyms where they act like they're in the military - the trainer acts like a drill instructor and the members act like recruits. It sounds like a lot of shit to me, like the gym bunnies feel like they a bunch of tough cunts. Anyways, I guess they have a mandatory uniform for part of the experience.

Could be that, could be something else entirely. I'd also considered the possibility that it's something to do with the local fire station, but the number of people jogging around (and with no fire insignia on their clothes) suggests it's not.

2nd June 2010, 11:07	#22363
CCS Stunt Pants	Just fucken post them here. Christ. Do you need your hand held? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

2nd June 2010, 11:13	#22364
A Corpse talkative lurker	What, as in "Please schedule downloads for 2am-7am local time" or "don't use all my bandwidth while I'm trying to game, cunts"? __________________ Broke my addiction! Bye bye Eve, hello Minecraft. Wait... >_<

2nd June 2010, 21:09	#22379
MadMax Stuff	anyone ever noticed that those road-side YOUR SPEED signs always show the traffic doing 45kph? __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

2nd June 2010, 21:43	#22381
fidgit Always itchy	And if I'm in a bus, it's usually about 35... __________________ 4 7 2 3 9 8 5...1 4 2 9 7 8...14 16 22...36°

3rd June 2010, 10:24	#22390
CCS Stunt Pants	Hmm... nah, your skin is too white. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

2nd June 2010, 05:18	#22361
Word	Just in the apple store playing with a iPad, I fucking want one.

2nd June 2010, 10:34	#22362
Nothing	I just had a big whinge to steam support about the way steam fails to offer any useful download management options, after completely failing to understand, and me emailing them to explain their failure, they finally got the idea and said they would pass my suggestions on to their developers. I thought I'd post the emails, but I don't know whether to post it in the GMG/OMG threads, the T&T forum, or the gaming forum...? Help?

2nd June 2010, 13:40	#22366
crocos	I've been working in more-or-less the same job for a decade as of the 22nd May. I have no idea if this oils or grinds my gears. A little of both, I guess. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

2nd June 2010, 14:15	#22369
StN I have detailed files	Both Stuff and CNN are reporting breaking news. CNN says the PM of Japan is about to resign. Stuff says the Wellington Pheonix boss is about to resign.

2nd June 2010, 16:03	#22371
Reformed_Quint	Just impound the car(s) he's using, sell them and use the money to pay off the fines and write the rest off. Rinse and repeat.

2nd June 2010, 16:38	#22374
gentle	Whenever I see that guy I'm reminded of a Stephen Fry (I think) impersonation of him, afterwards he says "he's easy to impersonate because all you have to do is talk without moving your teeth" (paraphrasing obviously).

2nd June 2010, 16:59	#22375
Saladin Nothing to See Here!	This one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3OyvbJkj4

2nd June 2010, 20:10	#22378
Pepsi Konnichiwa, bitches	Could be funny sometimes I guess.. but mostly lame...Trademe bombardment group on FB..

2nd June 2010, 23:49	#22383
[WanG] Wandarah	Am I the only one who wants to stab John Sessions in his droopy fucking face? Even his name pisses me off.

3rd June 2010, 00:41	#22384
Cyberbob	List of Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of possessing Casio watches __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

3rd June 2010, 09:02	#22386
StN I have detailed files	MacGyver would connect to the piezo alarm. Obviously the popularity is related to the availability and low price. Next they'll be profiling based on Nokia phone ownership.

3rd June 2010, 09:58	#22387
StN I have detailed files	Hmmm - there is a cereal bowl on the bench in the café at work - it has someones car keys in it. Either it's a reminder for that person that they need to take their bowl home (and will need the car keys to do that) or there are some swinging times happening after hours...

3rd June 2010, 10:14	#22389
StN I have detailed files	Oh noes - my efforts in the 90's to eradicate Karaoke make me a terrorist?

3rd June 2010, 13:55	#22392
Rocket	just jumped into a little website for myself, installed joomla on one of bams vm machines, now to design the site.. think im gunna regret this __________________ Later Boltz!

3rd June 2010, 15:52	#22393
Saladin Nothing to See Here!	http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crim...s-now-too-fast Can't help but think if Labour were still in power that Nick Smith and co would be bleating about "meet my revenue gathering team"!

3rd June 2010, 16:28	#22397
Lightspeed	The fines are pretty minor for 0-10km/h over the limit. It think it's always been enforceable, it's just don't think it's worth the money. I'm pretty sure traffic isn't going to slow down all of a sudden. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

3rd June 2010, 16:49	#22398
Bandalador	I've worked in Albany, North Shore for over 5 years now and I always see these teams of guys running around the streets in what looks like a PT uniform, often lugging around huge logs, tractor tyres or other awkward objects. Looks really strange in the middle of an industrial estate. I've always wondered but never asked.. What the hell are they up to? Is there a killbot factory in Albany or is some CEO taking team building to a ridiculous level?

3rd June 2010, 16:56	#22400
CCS Stunt Pants	I've witnessed that same thing and I am none the wiser than you are. My theory is this: I've heard of gyms where they act like they're in the military - the trainer acts like a drill instructor and the members act like recruits. It sounds like a lot of shit to me, like the gym bunnies feel like they a bunch of tough cunts. Anyways, I guess they have a mandatory uniform for part of the experience. Could be that, could be something else entirely. I'd also considered the possibility that it's something to do with the local fire station, but the number of people jogging around (and with no fire insignia on their clothes) suggests it's not. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?