Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

Sorry to bump this up, but it's the closest topic I could find and I didn;t want to start another.

Like my little friend to the left, I can't handle this pressure.

Started out I had no rating. Which was fine. Just fine.

Someone rated me a 3. Which was also fine. Fine. Just fine.

Now I'm up to 4. And that's too much. I give too much bad advice for that. This Ratings inflation will cheapen the entire board.

So if you've got the time, and the inclination (you know who you are), please vote me down. Thanks

At least until I make a cool mod or shipset. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

Just remember 'You asked for it'. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

Okay, Baron, how the hell did you get 5 stars... and yes that is a halo sitting over my head. I is innocent!!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

And tbontob, it looks like your are unrateable... not that I would ever stoop to rating an Edmontonian. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

And Geo, looks like you've finally got what you deserve! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

Kim

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes Kim, I made myself unrateable. I was wondering how long it would take for anyone to notice or even if anyone would notice. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

My reasons are a bit complex, part reaction, part experimentation...so bear with me.

For over 2 months, I had a rating of 5 stars. Not that it meant very much as only one person voted. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Then in the Last week, 2 things changed for me.
1) I updated my profile interests from "computer games" to...well read my new profile to see... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
2) With PBW down, I started "funning around".

Suddenly in the space of 2 days, I had 2 more votes (a 200% increase which by any standards is significant even if the number of voters is small) and my Ratings went down to 4 stars.

Now, there is not a hell of a lot of difference between 4 stars and 5 stars, but it did get me to wondering who I had offended and why.

Some of the participants at this web-site are strongely anti-business. And there in full view is one of my interests, "business"! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Secondly, did my sense of humor offend anyone? I have been told on occasion that I have a "dry" sense of humor, so sometimes people are not sure whether I am "funning" around or not.

And thirdly, am I giving bad information? I would think not, as my committment to contribute in a meaningful way has not changed. However, this is a possibility and I do not rule it out.

If I have offended anyone, I would prefer they tell me to my face the way and manner I have done so, either at this site or by e-mail. Only then can I change and improve. And apologize, if my behaviour was out of line. Otherwise, I am just left hangin... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

So, by opting out, the only choice the person now has is to tell me to my face. And this feedback gives me the potential to improve myself.

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

Tbontob, I think it is because you use Apple. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Is that it? I am being discriminated against because I was (at one time) an Apple user. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

Just a joke guys http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

Will someone help me take this Appletross... No that's not right. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Will someone help me take off this Apple albatross from around my neck. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

What penance must I do to atone for being an Apple user for 20 years? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Do you want me to flagellate myself while running around the town square in a hair shirt? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

(tbontob makes a dramatic exit, stage left)

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

smash the apple computer with a baseball bat, and then go find whoever is making those friggin apple commecials ("I didnt know how to use a PC, and I bought a mac because they have pretty colors, and I love it because I do not know anything about computers") and beat them too
edit
well, dont go assualting people because I said so... heh, those commercials make me puke

[ September 29, 2002, 04:11: Message edited by: Instar ]

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

I have a dream that sons of former Mac Users and sons of window Users will be able to sit at the same table... I have a dream that Linux Users will not be judged by their size, but by their character...

That's why I deranked myself also. Equality for Windows and Mac Users! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Re: Time to embarrass Geo
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hate to say this Instar, but if you have an issue with something, don't you think you should be the one to spearhead the assault? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

For myself, I am a peacenik. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif I'd rather make love than war. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif