Useless Conversation

[Strazos]

I was never a member, but I just went to check out their forums...

When did Corpnews Die?

[Merusk]

Ages ago. 

The boards were also just a supplement for the IRC channel and a way of getting press passes for E3 by maintaining a site.  Once you've actually got a career going, such things seem pointless.  So it began to die.  Then more moved on in their careers to positions where hanging out on a message board all day isn't possible or advisable.   Then Rasputin thought it'd be a good idea to let Xbox users have part of the site to keep it from dying, the remaining people had a shit fit and it collapsed entirely.

[NowhereMan]

About 2 or 3 years back the forums were quiet as a mouse. Pretty much the only activity were Morlocks who had migrated their from their own forums. Kind of a shame as there were some really interesting posters ( Pika) but it just seemed like they weren't really playing games anymore and not attracting new members.

edit: Corpnews members throwing a shitfit over forums community decisions? Lo, my monocle just popped off in amazement.

[MuffinMan]

I think I've finally broken my Morlocks post count. Although, it was mostly spam.

[Sand]

Um, no, that's not how it happened either.

This account got 'outed' the last time (when there was a rather fucking odd multiple page thread about it).  When I slipped back into this account, I kinda figured it was already pre-outed and no-one would give a fuck/people would remember.  I was both right and wrong.

This account was created during the great 'Ironwood is Bored at Work' phase when I created this account to be the Ultimate Mole at f13 in a gimmick strategy that was literally pages long, some including graphs and diagrams.  I had it all planned.  Then realised that I was so bored at work I needed to leave.  Seriously, the thread is around here someplace, go look it up.

I didnt know about all of that. I only knew about this, when Arthur mentioned it- http://forums.f13.net/index.php?topic=18564.msg962571#msg962571
And you verified it.

[Talpidae]

And now you do.

I'm Broughden.

[Sand]

And now you do.

I'm Broughden.

I knew it!

BTW, .

[ghost]

You're stalking again, Sand. 

[Merusk]

This is turning into the shittiest week in a long, long time.

Continual list of problems, one right after the other on my current project.  It was supposed to go out on Monday it might be Thursday at the earliest, and that's if I put in a good 15h of OT this week.  No, I have no help.

While thinking of the project I ran a red light ($150!) and wrecked my car.  Probably going to be totaled for a payout of $4,500.  I really don't want another car payment.  Even better, I just spend $2200 getting the springs & struts replaced a few months ago.

Wife just told me she lost the $240 pearl charm I got her but she was stubborn and wouldn't stop wearing the damn thing daily.

I feel an ulcer coming on.

[Ingmar]

What does $4500 get in the way of a used car these days?

[MuffinMan]

Probably a mid-early 2000's Civic or Accord?

[Merusk]

Apparently a 2002 Saturn L300 with all the options and 143k miles. (Sun & moon roof, Alloy Wheels, 6-disk changer & tape deck, power seat, power steer, power locks, cruise control.)

It sure as hell won't get me a car that was in as excellent running shape.

[Selby]

I bought my truck for $4500.  I bought my other car for $1200.  None have require major repairs, it's all in what you are willing to put up with and what you are willing to do on your own for maintenance.

[Sand]

How about a muscle car? 1974 Chevy Nova with a 350 in it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-chevy-nova-4-door-350-/250879448584?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3a69949608
Buy it now price is only $4200.

[Evildrider]

If I had the money and time to put into it I'd buy that. 

[Soln]

it's almost 10pm here, so that means it must be time for my call with Bangalore.      

 
And Ironwood lives.  Mo progress.

[Nebu]

How about a muscle car? 1974 Chevy Nova with a 350 in it?

Seeing a '74 Nova called a "muscle car" just made me die a little inside.  A Chevy Nova was a muscle car much in the same way that a Chevy Cavalier is a sports car.  My mom drove a '73 Nova with a 350 in it. 

[Yegolev]

This is turning into the shittiest week in a long, long time.

Let's trade jobs and see how long until our bosses/clients notice.

[Nebu]

Let's trade jobs and see how long until our bosses/clients notice.

I'll trade with you if he won't.  I'd love to see what life in the real world is like. 

[Selby]

Seeing a '74 Nova called a "muscle car" just made me die a little inside.

Didn't you know?  Anything from 1980 or earlier is now a "muscle car" even if it's a full size Bonneville or an economy sized Citation.  People always ask me about my "muscle cars" when I drive.

[ghost]

Well, had to get rid of another employee today.  She was in her 90 day trial period and wasn't the best as far as being coachable, however that wasn't what did her in.  Here's a couple of nice tips to keep yourself employed (anywhere besides a strip joint):

1.  When around patients, do not say "I need some penis in me"
2.  If you happen to have a tattoo of yourself naked riding a train in a conspicuous location (say the arm) do not wear short sleeves.  

 

[Engels]

Was she really that non-specific about the penis she needed? Just 'some'? Like, you  know, just some penis from somewhere, don't really care where? Because maybe you should have better HR and accommodate her needs. This is the 21st century.

[Nebu]

Didn't you know?  Anything from 1980 or earlier is now a "muscle car" even if it's a full size Bonneville or an economy sized Citation.  People always ask me about my "muscle cars" when I drive.

I just threw up a little in my mouth.  If I see a Pinto, maverick, or a Vega called a muscle car, I'm going to punch someone.  

Isn't 74 when the emission standards were put into place?  When I was still rebuilding engines, the rule of thumb was to avoid anything made in the US between 1974 and 1980.  

[ghost]

Was she really that non-specific about the penis she needed? Just 'some'? Like, you  know, just some penis from somewhere, don't really care where? Because maybe you should have better HR and accommodate her needs. This is the 21st century.

After hearing some of her other comments (and noting the theme of the tattoo), no, I don't think she's very specific.

[Sky]

Maybe she's just confused about what kind of clinic she works in.

[Merusk]

The most amusing part - to me - is that you know she went home blaming ghost for being too uptight, and not herself for a lack of professional demeanor.

This is turning into the shittiest week in a long, long time.

Let's trade jobs and see how long until our bosses/clients notice.

Do we get to trade paychecks, too?

[ghost]

Maybe she's just confused about what kind of clinic she works in.

She's not confused any more.   

[Nyght]

Seems like you missed an excellent opportunity to expand into the massage business. Surely those chairs are empty at times.

[rattran]

You could set the happy ending massage chair in the moldy room.

[ghost]

Hah.  The whole office is moldy, so they could pick their spot.

[Strazos]

I think you've passed up a golden business opportunity.

I know there are tons of dudes who choose their dentist based only on how hot or flirty the hygienists are.

[Yegolev]

Let's trade jobs and see how long until our bosses/clients notice.

Do we get to trade paychecks, too?

As long as we also trade wives.  Mine is financially demanding.

[ghost]

It's not a bad thought (okay, it's a terrible thought), but this chick would not have been the one to build it around. 

[Lantyssa]

Ghost's Dentistry and Massage:  Let us drill you!

[Nebu]

Ghost's Dentistry and Massage:  Let us drill you!

Where every root canal has a happy ending!