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by Adam
Fri Jan 07, 2005 11:50 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: US show, Fear Factor, being sued
Replies: 20
Views: 473

Yeah -- Fear Factor is not reality TV in any major way. It's a game show.
by Adam
Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:22 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Who Wants a Gmail?
Replies: 45
Views: 725

DarkMage wrote:yes....i know......
So, then your post made no fucking sense, but I guess that's not much of a surprise.
by Adam
Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:36 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Who Wants a Gmail?
Replies: 45
Views: 725

DarkMage wrote:*hums softly* Yes, some say it does, others say it's a sign of the end times
Huh? What? There's no doubt that Google owns Gmail; it's not a secret.
by Adam
Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:07 am
Forum: Words Without End
Topic: [GoO] Sale Sale Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 414

[GoO] Sale Sale Sale

Hey folks,

If you're interested in some Guardians of Order [Silver Age Sentinels, BESM, BESM d20, licensed anime] stuff - some old and rare stuff, some other stuff available at mad discounts - please check out our 2005 New Year's Message.
by Adam
Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Seriously. TSA.
Replies: 28
Views: 650

Weren't you flying Moncton -> Toronto, though? Security for flights within the country is usually pretty lax.
by Adam
Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:01 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Morality, TV, and Taste? What are the limits? And why?
Replies: 31
Views: 1068

Quality is really a bad way to express why we watch television shows, or really consume any entertainment. Quality can be defined, and there are many factors of quality that may go into an entertainment product, and typically only a subset of them matter to any one individual. A movie with a great s...
by Adam
Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:34 am
Forum: The Embassy
Topic: Pic/Avatar Size?
Replies: 17
Views: 1228

And, thankfully, Underworld also allows you to turn off avatars. ;-) I really don't see why we shouldn't bump the size limit up here. Unless I'm mistaken we're not running into bandwidth problems nor are any users currently complaining that the server is too slow, so it's probably safe - as you said...
by Adam
Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:22 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Morality, TV, and Taste? What are the limits? And why?
Replies: 31
Views: 1068

If you "fucking careless about everything on TV that isn't news, history or basically nonfiction" does your opinion on the Apprentice, Friends, or Survivor really matter? That's not a dig; I'm not trying to say "Apprentice is so cool that everyone [even reality TV show haters!] should...
by Adam
Sun Dec 26, 2004 8:11 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Morality, TV, and Taste? What are the limits? And why?
Replies: 31
Views: 1068

Not to mention they're competing to be Donald Trump's apprentice - not exactly a "low key humble" kinda guy.
by Adam
Fri Dec 24, 2004 6:53 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

This has been dealt with. :)
by Adam
Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:52 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

No; the web client will be back up when I say it's back up. :) It's totally different software from the IRC server.

Get a real IRC client already ;)
by Adam
Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:06 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

Make sure you're connecting on the default port, 6667. There are nearly 50 people connected now, so I'm confident that there is no problem on our end.
by Adam
Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:53 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

It's still tonight here, bitches.

phoenix.dumpshock.com should work until DNS servers update.
by Adam
Thu Dec 23, 2004 12:06 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

Yeah. We've made some good progress, though, and it may be back up tonight.
by Adam
Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:02 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

IRC will be not returning until tomorrow [Wednesday the 22nd] at the earliest. We apologize for the inconvenience. Hey, why don't you go post about Shadowrun? ;-)
by Adam
Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:08 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

Unrelated.
by Adam
Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:42 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: First Bulldrek, now IRC
Replies: 30
Views: 618

First Bulldrek, now IRC

Just a note that irc.dumpshock.com will be down for a yet undetermined length of time.
by Adam
Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:17 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Looking to Upgrade my Computer
Replies: 18
Views: 455

Salvation122 wrote:Does Canada have VAT? That might drive up the prices considerably on computers and/or components.
Canada has a Goods and Services Tax [7%], and all provinces except Alberta also have a [variable] Provincial Sales Tax [in Ontario, it's 8%].
by Adam
Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:42 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Looking to Upgrade my Computer
Replies: 18
Views: 455

XP with 128MB RAM is going to be a dog no matter how many MHZ you throw at it.
by Adam
Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:57 am
Forum: The Embassy
Topic: Funding time
Replies: 20
Views: 1560

I have no expectations that any new email accounts will be sold until 2nd quarter 2005 when those who currently have addresses will need to renew them.
by Adam
Tue Nov 30, 2004 6:39 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Tech] Hard Disks Question
Replies: 36
Views: 844

I use a couple smaller [much smaller :)] Lacie firewire drives at work, and they are hella sweet products.
by Adam
Wed Nov 24, 2004 2:16 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: CGI and Film.
Replies: 13
Views: 225

I hope CGI eventualy makes Hollywood a relic of the past. I want live actors to fade away like leaves in a fire. CGI, to me, has the potential to be the future of film. No more whiney demanding flesh bag actors who stall for more money, or who kill themselves. Of course, because in a world where CG...
by Adam
Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [windows xp] requirements?
Replies: 7
Views: 225

You could, but I'm really not sure why you would want to. I ran Win2K on a P2-350 with 64, then 256, then 512MB of RAM, and it wasn't too horrible, but my limited experience with XP doesn't make me want to repeat that with it. [Edit: If you're running it as a server of some description, it will prob...
by Adam
Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:16 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Help: getting a new laptop
Replies: 7
Views: 189

Just Pete wrote:Besides, she's seen my daughter's ibook, and isn't impressed.
She's crazy, but I'm sure you have good reasons to love her. :)
by Adam
Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:59 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Browser Wars
Replies: 21
Views: 360

Sometimes, MS totally drops the ball, and I think just about every new interface feature of XP was a ball-drop. I'd have to agree; I far prefer MDI apps, and the way current versions of Windows flip-flop just bugs me. [quote="3278"']Absolutely! But I don't use any of that other stuff anym...
by Adam
Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:51 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Iraqi POW shot by Marine
Replies: 46
Views: 854

Does someone have a link to the full video? I've done some brief looking around but have only found cut-up versions.
by Adam
Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:37 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Browser Wars
Replies: 21
Views: 360

Tabbed browsing brings back the Application -> Document model that most other applications use. You have Word open once, and ten documents open. You have Excel open once, and five spreadsheets open. You have Firefox open once, and six websites open. BTW, there is, of course, a keyboard shortcut to q...
by Adam
Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:53 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Browser Wars
Replies: 21
Views: 360

Have you seen the Web Developer extension for Firefox, 3278? I don't use Firefox full-time anymore [Safari is better than Firefox on OSX, aside from the lack of extension support], but Firefox and the WebDev plugin is pretty damned cool.
by Adam
Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:50 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Video Games]Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Replies: 39
Views: 758

I've always felt that combination of choosing from a variety of missions as well as having the freedom to eviscerate whomever you choose was the strength of the GTA3 franchise. Oh, absolutely. Some of the things that make the GTA franchise strong are the relatively non-linear play [you can avoid wo...
by Adam
Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:25 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Video Games]Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Replies: 39
Views: 758

Twisted Sister wrote:What the hell is wrong with you?!! Seriously dude, mindless destruction is the shiznit, yo.
I'm goal oriented, honey.
by Adam
Tue Nov 16, 2004 3:58 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Video Games]Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Replies: 39
Views: 758

I like the GTA series a fair bit, but I'm a missions-oriented player; I want to play the game, not just drive around killing shit for no purpose. Only played a few hours of San Andreas so far, but it seems pretty fun, although I prefer the terrain of GTA3 to that of San Andreas or Vice City.
by Adam
Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:43 pm
Forum: The Embassy
Topic: Funding time
Replies: 20
Views: 1560

$25 sent.
by Adam
Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:51 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: MP3 Player
Replies: 10
Views: 226

So far the only thing that has my attention about iPod is the changable skins. While I'm an easily distracted blonde (must be PURPLE), it's not enough to make me buy one. Last I heard, you had to send the iPod back to manufacturer, pay the cost of replacing the battery (it expires just after the wa...
by Adam
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:15 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: To Sync or not?
Replies: 28
Views: 540

Salvation122 wrote:I've never been to a NIN concert - or, really, anything resembling it - so I really wonder what it looks like when they perform. Like, is Fatboy Slim just a dude sitting at a computer?
You gotta stand
by Adam
Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: And your funny for the day.
Replies: 10
Views: 299

I think that's your "Web Cowmic Portal", Deev!

Keep all the funnies coming! I can't read them any other way!
by Adam
Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:17 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: New Euro anti-smoking pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 459

But very standard for America; violence and gore is okay, sex isn't. ;-)
by Adam
Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: New Euro anti-smoking pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 459

Well, I don't necessarily see anything wrong with a kid seeing the cut open chest of a cadaver, but I don't think such packs have any noticable effect on smokers. I don't think there's anything wrong with them, I just - personally - think they're stupid. :)
by Adam
Fri Oct 22, 2004 4:56 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Bethyaga's Manifesto.
Replies: 44
Views: 763

Ah, the mark of a new Bulldrek poster: an image in a sig file. Animated, no less.
by Adam
Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:04 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Computer Help] Remote access to Outlook Express
Replies: 6
Views: 153

I don't know much about it, but IMAP instead of POP3 mail may do the trick, if your server supports it.
by Adam
Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:33 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Show your support!
Replies: 20
Views: 453

Especially on Josh!

Mmm, manboobs.
by Adam
Mon Oct 11, 2004 11:02 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Drug Test(s)?
Replies: 61
Views: 896

Kai wrote:Wow, I must be like the only person here whose never felt to need to go trying out drugs :7
That's fine. You keep the Cosplay stuff on your side of the fence, others can handle the drugs. :)
by Adam
Mon Oct 11, 2004 7:47 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Superman has passed away
Replies: 22
Views: 491

Alareth wrote:I'll believe it when I see it from a source more reliable than Mike Drudge
Looks like Drudge just blew a super-sized load right onto your face.
by Adam
Sat Oct 09, 2004 2:52 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Drug Test(s)?
Replies: 61
Views: 896

I've passed urine tests within a week of last using.
by Adam
Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:12 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Feminism?
Replies: 123
Views: 1861

I don't like to put words in her mouth, but I don't think she wants your job, 3278. :)
by Adam
Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:12 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Tell me I'm not crazy.
Replies: 28
Views: 698

Now now, everyone form an orderly line. . .
by Adam
Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: .
Replies: 9
Views: 291

Naturally, I oppose; and I've sort of been a Chicago resident. :-)
by Adam
Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:26 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: If you didn't think you were old before......
Replies: 52
Views: 1140

Crystal Pepsi so came out after 1986.
by Adam
Thu Sep 09, 2004 10:39 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Happy Birthday Cazmonster!
Replies: 33
Views: 588

Happy birthday, Caz! *jumphugs*
by Adam
Thu Sep 09, 2004 3:19 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Adam only visits when I post here.
Replies: 15
Views: 508

Naw. It's raining today, kinda chilly.
by Adam
Thu Sep 09, 2004 12:45 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Adam only visits when I post here.
Replies: 15
Views: 508

hah! I screwed up this thread then, didn't I?

*flex*