Posts tagged Disturbing
Published by Kizi
Monday, February 9th, 2009
I just a few minutes ago dropped my laptop computer cord into the toilet. Just the end that plugs into the computer, and a few more inches, including two areas with exposed wires. I dried it with my boxers briefly, and it works just fine. I am using it now to power my computer to author this post. I just really think that you all should know about this incident.
(Just in case you were wondering, my wordplay in the third sentence is purposeful.)
Published by Bear
Monday, August 18th, 2008
I was temporarily restricted from Battle.net this afternoon while playing Diablo 2. I had no idea why as I'd done nothing wrong. During my investigation I found an official Blizzard thread on the topic and checked some of the reasons.
For your convenience, I will touch on some of the more interesting points. The first punishable offense is
- "Scrolling through skill selection using the mouse wheel"
The only thing wrong with this rule is that it doesn't result in a permanent ban. Players committing such a heinous act as "scrolling through skills" should be immediately removed from the playing environment. It pains my heart to know that skill scrolling fiends are back on the block after such a cursory dismissal.
The next crime against humanity is
- "Repeated requests for a new screen to see what you wish to gamble for."
I mean, obviously you're not supposed to do this; that's why you get everything you're looking for on the first screen. This rule is practically written on the game box below the giant face of The Lord of Terror. Trying to see more than one list of items is just plain gluttonous. I, for one, know that Gheed would never wait twenty-eight screens to show me a pair of gauntlets.
The final unforgivable behavior is
- "Repeated use of a spell with no cast delay such as Amplify Damage or Glacial Spike."
Show me a monster that can survive more than one Glacial Spike (17-26 damage) and I'll show you Uber Diablo. Clearly, the game was designed so that casters would only need to execute a spell once (twice for you hedonists) in order to bring down any lumbering foe. Also, Ampify Damage last eight seconds and if you need any longer than that to bring down a boss you're just doing it wrong.
Just think about these rules next time you decide to log on to Battle.net and go wild. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to bring down Baal with an Ice Bolt.
Published by Kizi
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Perhaps the most exciting development in years. Enjoy.
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Published by Kizi
Monday, March 24th, 2008
How many times have you been going about your own business of shamelessly cheating on your current girlfriend or wife, only to have the little lady annoyingly ask questions about where you have been, what you have been doing, and why you staggered home last night at 3 am with lipstick on your collar. For the modern cheater on the go, you certainly don't have the time or energy to come up with excuses concerning such trivial matters.
That's where an Alibi Agency comes in. ( http://www.alibinetwork.com )
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This resource is truly an innovation for the 21st century. Take that, honesty!
Published by Bear
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Scott Bakula, man or myth?
Scott inherited the genetic gift of quantum leaping at an early age. You may know him from his feature role in a documentary series where he spent one leap day every four years in someone else's life. Since he only exists for one 1/4 days a year, scientists put his birth date somewhere between the Mesozoic era and the Age of Enlightenment. The latter is currently held in higher regard as it is believed that the birth of Bakula was directly responsible for the subsequent period of intellectualism.
It is said that he achieved omnipotence through a telepathic bond with his cell phone Ziggy. Few have survived direct encounters with Sam but many claim to have "felt" his presence in common household objects.
No one knows what happened to the hunk and part time actor, but many believe that he comes out every leap day to feed on the employed. Others speculate that he last left Earth on a rocket ship, shot off as if from an archer, into the cosmos.
Bakula is the tinkle in your eye and the pie in the sky. Next time you see a shooting star, just remember that it's Scott sending you a special message from space.
When everyone else has abandoned you in life, he will be there. Just remember, when you get down on your knees to count your blessings, be sure to Count Bakula.
Published by Bear
Friday, February 1st, 2008
Earlier this month, social networking giant, MySpace, deleted the 35,000 member, "Atheist and Agnostic Group," for the second time since November 2007. What's especially interesting about this group is that it was the largest collection of Atheists and Agnostics in the world. It even has its own Wikipedia page. The group was awarded the "Excellence in Humanist Communication Award" in 2007 from Harvard University.
MySpace admits that the group was not in violation of the Terms of Service but that other users found Atheism, in general, to be offensive. Unfortunately, the minor trim ended up being more of a clear cutting. One affected user writes:
“My personal profile was deleted as well, and despite weeks of emails to customer service, plus a petition signed by 500 group members, MySpace won’t budge."
It remains to be seen whether the group will reorganize for a third time. Either way, it's a shame that a mainstream media outlet like News Corp would display such intolerance of the millions of godless Americans.
Original article: MySpace: No place for Atheists?
Published by Bear
Monday, December 10th, 2007
His fans and friends also knew Adams as an environmental activist, a self-described "radical atheist", and a lover of fast cars, cameras, the Macintosh computer, and other "techno gizmos." Acclaimed biologist Richard Dawkins dedicated his book The God Delusion to Douglas Adams and in it describes how Adams came to understand evolution, consequently "converting" to atheism. Douglas was a keen technologist, writing about such inventions as e-mail and Usenet before they became widely popular, or even widely known.