Confusing people is fun, no matter what.Forum posts
Well, the whole riddle is a lot more fun when it's done in real life Confusing people is fun, no matter what.
Confusing people is fun, no matter what.
http://www.borrett.id.au/computing/petals-bg.htm
Check this riddle/puzzle out. It got me confused for about half an hour trying to figure out what the answer to it was. It's so satisfying knowing the answer afterwards.
As the article states, people in the know should not tell people who are not in the know. They should only taunt them with their superior knowledge
I'll be able to know if you know the answer to the riddle if you can give me the answer to this roll. PM or something to avoid having to put up fresh rolls.
Check this riddle/puzzle out. It got me confused for about half an hour trying to figure out what the answer to it was. It's so satisfying knowing the answer afterwards.
As the article states, people in the know should not tell people who are not in the know. They should only taunt them with their superior knowledge
Hitler was a one testicled Jew-hating Jew. No wonder he felt the need to conquer the world, teen years must have been hard
Hello Stickit!!!!!!1!
Hello Stickit!!!!!!1!
You can call me ignorant if you like, but that kind of news report would only be aired in America. No other country is dumb or gullible enough to buy such crap. That sherrif guy's an idiot too. What a load of hairy bollocks.
Jimm1
here in South Africa.Let every man assume what he likes. :
You ever see jarhead? Why does everyone want to be a sniper?Yes, the whole world is accurately portrayed by hollywood. Transformers, Pirate of The Carribean, Spiderman and Superman are all based on real events.
Hello Sargent!I'm sorry, but the US Army isn't like the movie SpyKids. Tweens aren't allowed in. Go back to school and learn how to spell.
Unless you live in Afghanistan, surge protection isn't muchly needed. Most houses are a bit more sophisticated nowadays.
I really need some extra RAM, 512MB is quite cheap nowadays. Anyone feel like giving me a Christmas present?
I really need some extra RAM, 512MB is quite cheap nowadays. Anyone feel like giving me a Christmas present?
Seems to me that 3 or 4 years ago, this would have been a kick ass machine.No, it sucked then too
The only thing I could ever even slightly brag about was the GPU and that's newer than the rest of the machine anyway.That graph just shows human advancement. We've always come up with better ways of dealing with general issues and we will continue to develop. If anything, the graph shows how amazingly we've progressed in the last two centuries.
You're going to call me crazy for saying this, but I think the next logical step is living on other planets. It's not something that we'll be capable of doing in the near future, but at the rate physics is progressing we could be living on a different planet in the next 100 years. Just like how cars have revolutionized transportation something else will eventually come forward.
ZOMG Sorry, I just wrote then posted this and realised how horribly off-topic I've gone. I forgot the thread was about a Granny getting shot.
You're going to call me crazy for saying this, but I think the next logical step is living on other planets. It's not something that we'll be capable of doing in the near future, but at the rate physics is progressing we could be living on a different planet in the next 100 years. Just like how cars have revolutionized transportation something else will eventually come forward.
ZOMG Sorry, I just wrote then posted this and realised how horribly off-topic I've gone. I forgot the thread was about a Granny getting shot.
It would be nice if Facebook gave a preview of the service on their site. I'm not sure what to expect if I register, then again they're probably just relying on person-to-person recommendations driving new registrations.
Is it anything like MySpace? Because from the descriptions it sounds like a MySpace style site, but cleaner-cut.
Is it anything like MySpace? Because from the descriptions it sounds like a MySpace style site, but cleaner-cut.
Snow Patrol - Headlights.
I feel like such a soppy pussy.
I feel like such a soppy pussy.
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
512MB unbranded shitty RAM.
Geforce 6600 AGP.
120GB Seagate HDD.
3 shiny blue fans.
You all have too much money. This rig is about 3-4 years old now. I can barely scrape a social-life (for monetary reasons :P), I won't be able to upgrade for at least another year. If I want anything decent.
512MB unbranded shitty RAM.
Geforce 6600 AGP.
120GB Seagate HDD.
3 shiny blue fans.
You all have too much money. This rig is about 3-4 years old now. I can barely scrape a social-life (for monetary reasons :P), I won't be able to upgrade for at least another year. If I want anything decent.
Religion is about control. That's the biggest fundamental idea. The Roman Catholic Church doesn't suggest that you follow it's rules to go to heaven. It demands that you follow the rules, otherwise you will go to hell. It's the same with almost every religion. Even Buddhism, one of the more sensible religions has a certain degree of controlling within it.
Another good book to read is 'The God Delusion' it's very very atheist driven but the arguments in there are all very logical and I think a Christian could probably read the book without getting too upset. I think I might post my teachers critique of the book, he's a very smart guy and tries to find as many pitfalls in the book as possible, even being an atheist himself. Well worth reading the book and the review.
Another good book to read is 'The God Delusion' it's very very atheist driven but the arguments in there are all very logical and I think a Christian could probably read the book without getting too upset. I think I might post my teachers critique of the book, he's a very smart guy and tries to find as many pitfalls in the book as possible, even being an atheist himself. Well worth reading the book and the review.
As much as I want to blame the Americans, I think it's like that all over the world, Boxtop.
The very fact that there are all-female clans shows how few females there are, if you consider the fact that these clans are usually pretty small. Then consider how many female gamers you have come across in these games. You kind of come to a mini-conclusion that all serious female gamers are in all-female clans so when you look at one such clan you're looking at the rough total female population for that game.
However, that's one hell of a sidetrack from the topic of this thread. So I'll stop now.
The very fact that there are all-female clans shows how few females there are, if you consider the fact that these clans are usually pretty small. Then consider how many female gamers you have come across in these games. You kind of come to a mini-conclusion that all serious female gamers are in all-female clans so when you look at one such clan you're looking at the rough total female population for that game.
However, that's one hell of a sidetrack from the topic of this thread. So I'll stop now.
A good ol' thread flaming PMS would do me some good right now. It's wierd how there are absolutely no active female members. I guess mapping and FPS's don't attract women, even the geeky kind.
The film is utter pissQFT
On a side note, I think everyone, whether you're religious or not should read The Da Vinci Code and the prequel Angels and Demons. They're both supremely insightful books. I can promise you'll enjoy them as long as you enjoy being philosophical.
Christianity, Judaism and Islam all fall under one category, I can't remember the word but it describes their somewhat unified belief in Jesus.
I've got to say, I used to be well and truly atheist but since entering #jesus (an IRC channel on gamesurge all about... Jesus!) I've become a lot more agnostic. My main principles however, still stand;
1.) Why should I choose to believe the word of people from over 2000 years ago?
2.) If a God does exist, why should I worship him?
3.) If God did exist he wouldn't require all this mumbo-jumbo. He would realise that some of us would question religion in this way and so he would construct it differently for us to understand fully.
It all boils down to faith. In my opinion that's the last barrier that monotheists have standing. It's also the hardest for atheists to break. I can't argue past something that will only reveal itself to me if I believe in it. That is the only real acheivement of religions. They've made an unbreakable philosophical arguement. On the bright side, the notion that when you die you're dead and you rot to death is also pretty strong.
I've got to say, I used to be well and truly atheist but since entering #jesus (an IRC channel on gamesurge all about... Jesus!) I've become a lot more agnostic. My main principles however, still stand;
1.) Why should I choose to believe the word of people from over 2000 years ago?
2.) If a God does exist, why should I worship him?
3.) If God did exist he wouldn't require all this mumbo-jumbo. He would realise that some of us would question religion in this way and so he would construct it differently for us to understand fully.
It all boils down to faith. In my opinion that's the last barrier that monotheists have standing. It's also the hardest for atheists to break. I can't argue past something that will only reveal itself to me if I believe in it. That is the only real acheivement of religions. They've made an unbreakable philosophical arguement. On the bright side, the notion that when you die you're dead and you rot to death is also pretty strong.
We need more people like m0p and MetalPig on the forums. They're the kind of scary father-figures who would rip apart idiots & spammers possibly preventing or at least making a future spamming less likely.
Discrimination can only take place against a minority within a population. That's what's so fucked up about religious debates, there is no minority most of the time. There are some atheists, some religious people and some agnostics. It's the fact that there is no general conscensus which makes debates on religion so fun.
I agree with ZL here, inciting is fun and it gets debates going. People who complain about this type of thread are just being pussies. If you can't stand to support your beliefs then why believe in them?
I agree with ZL here, inciting is fun and it gets debates going. People who complain about this type of thread are just being pussies. If you can't stand to support your beliefs then why believe in them?
The original argument was that some people thought it was way too early to have the Christmas avatars up. Stop acting like 'tards by trying to take away someones right to believe in/do whatever they want. If someone doesn't want to take your advice then leave it at that, acting forceful can't help anything.
That said, it'd be nice to have a religion debate. Especially if there could be some type of (neutral) Chairman who can distinguish between the properly put forward arguments and the people who want a slang-match.
That said, it'd be nice to have a religion debate. Especially if there could be some type of (neutral) Chairman who can distinguish between the properly put forward arguments and the people who want a slang-match.
You've got to remember that not all countries use the Georgian calendar system, mainly those sand-niggers in the East. So Christmas isn't really the time where everyone can unite, just Western civillization.
I'm with Elton John here, all organised religion should be banned.
I'm with Elton John here, all organised religion should be banned.
I'm not even gonna get involved in this argument. It's pointless.
Do any of you 360 owners want to trade gamertags? It'd be useful having someone that I loosley know to pwn, my friends list is... short at the moment.
Mine is... 'fourthgen'. Don't look so shocked.
Do any of you 360 owners want to trade gamertags? It'd be useful having someone that I loosley know to pwn, my friends list is... short at the moment.
Mine is... 'fourthgen'. Don't look so shocked.
Bashing aside, he really does sound like Borat
My raw desktopage!
The wallpaper's courtesy of Elof.
Sincere apologies for the crappy compression, couldn't avoid it today.
The wallpaper's courtesy of Elof.
Sincere apologies for the crappy compression, couldn't avoid it today.
Makes much more sense :] Yeah, I pretty much agree with your suggestions. Sounds like a good idea and unlike some other ideas in this thread, it's improving the place 
It ends on Tuesday 3PM-ish GMT. 'cos after that I'm going on holiday for 3 weeks and I want to be here for the judgement 
It sounds nice and original too, do you paint much?
It sounds nice and original too, do you paint much?
places on analysis cap
That is the worst attempt at a Web-2.0 logo I have ever seen. Really, why would it have BLARG or a headcrab? Lemme tell you a secret, there's more to life than Half-Life
Elof's coming back from his mini-holiday soon and I'm pretty sure he'll post his, maybe then it'll be even clearer what a Web-2.0 logo is.
mutters and maybe we'll get some quality around here
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That is the worst attempt at a Web-2.0 logo I have ever seen. Really, why would it have BLARG or a headcrab? Lemme tell you a secret, there's more to life than Half-Life
Elof's coming back from his mini-holiday soon and I'm pretty sure he'll post his, maybe then it'll be even clearer what a Web-2.0 logo is.
mutters and maybe we'll get some quality around here
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Unbreakable, that's what friends are for
rowley, explain how that's different to the current journal page-thingy, where you can see everyone's journals, apart from TWHL's being the full journals as opposed to previews. I'm not sure I quite get your idea. If it's what I think it is then it'd be a waste of time since it's not much of an improvement.
rowley, explain how that's different to the current journal page-thingy, where you can see everyone's journals, apart from TWHL's being the full journals as opposed to previews. I'm not sure I quite get your idea. If it's what I think it is then it'd be a waste of time since it's not much of an improvement.
Err, okay, maybe I didn't make it clear it enough TawnosPrime, you're basically making a logo of your name with Web-2.0 design philosophies.
If you're stuck with what to use, you can use anything from MS Paint (not recommended or endorsed at all ) to Photoshop or something of the like.
Come on TWHL-ers! I know there are some l33t designers among you. Get your creative juices flowing!
If you're stuck with what to use, you can use anything from MS Paint (not recommended or endorsed at all
) to Photoshop or something of the like.Come on TWHL-ers! I know there are some l33t designers among you. Get your creative juices flowing!
Your task: Create a Web-2.0 rendition of your alias.
Example:
Judgement method: If there's no clear consensus, then a majority vote will decide.
Deadline: Tuesday the 8th of August.
Just to help the people who don't have a clue what Web-2.0 means/is:
Web 2.0 basically describes a new generation of websites/services that have the user-experience and such as first priority. Such as flickr and digg. Both also use the same design philosophies, which is what this competition is concentrating on. May the shiniest alias win!
Example:
Deadline: Tuesday the 8th of August.
Just to help the people who don't have a clue what Web-2.0 means/is:
Web 2.0 basically describes a new generation of websites/services that have the user-experience and such as first priority. Such as flickr and digg. Both also use the same design philosophies, which is what this competition is concentrating on. May the shiniest alias win!
I think it's wrong to make ones child believe in a certain religion. He or she should be able to make up their own mind in due time about what to believe in.I couldn't agree more. I know of a few people who have been unknowingly forced. They say it's their religion and the one they'd choose but it's clear they've been brainwashed from infancy. I even know of a 16 year-old who has never sworn in his life (or so he says), because he believes it is a sin. He even chooses to hang around with his Christian friends over atheists, and is encouraged by his parents to do so :/
Come to think of it, this guy is quite the sad brainwashed asshole.
Keep the atheist banner going Loffe!
I'm in the VE, Garg.
Land ftl Pepper. Do you actually need that much land?
Can we gang up on someone here at TWHL? ;D It's no fun without crushing someone.
Land ftl Pepper. Do you actually need that much land?
Can we gang up on someone here at TWHL? ;D It's no fun without crushing someone.
If I said I'm planning to go to war, would that make you happy? My alliance is rallying up but everyone has the same problem of not having enough of anything, so there's no way I can get reasonable aid from them.
My alliance is rallying up but everyone has the same problem of not having enough of anything, so there's no way I can get reasonable aid from them.Could any of you kindly supply me with some aid? Money preferrabley but anything will do. I need to boost up my infra etc.
Ruler: fourthgen
Nation: Arshamtopia
Ruler: fourthgen
Nation: Arshamtopia
Nation Name: Arshamtopia
Nation Ruler: fourthgen
Resources: Aluminium, Cattle.
Any help is appreciated danke! (Especially monetary).
SUPERBUMP
Nation Ruler: fourthgen
Resources: Aluminium, Cattle.
Any help is appreciated danke! (Especially monetary).
SUPERBUMP
Errr, nope. That's actually wrong, if the square is larger than the man-hole itself, there is no-way it can get through. I've literally tried this myself
[Edit] Provided both are squares, that is.
[Edit] Provided both are squares, that is.
http://microsoft.com/mediaplayer <3
http://apple.com/ipod
Okay, I'll stop with the piss-taking.
Winamp.
http://apple.com/ipod
Okay, I'll stop with the piss-taking.
Winamp.
I hate to say it, but that shows how insignificant this release will be. Sure, it's a great idea, but it seems like more of something that was hashed out by VALVe to keep everyone happy after they said Ep. 1 didn't have enough content. It's encouraging to see that they're responding to us, not so much by the fact that they have made a 'totally radical new concept' recreatable in Gmod
Anyone scrolled down and seen the other thread regarding Portal??
This is something I've had to consider increasingly over the last few months. Whether to decrease the amount I compute and concentrate on other areas eg. education or.. 
a social life. Whether you like it or not, anyone who maps is already pretty addicted and spends the majority of their time in front of a computer screen, let alone coding or other more intense acitivities. There's something about this pc thing, I've never heard of a console affecting a person, only computers that can perform more than one task and therefore explore many more areas.
I'm kinda playing devils advocate here a bit, but also digressing a lot.
a social life. Whether you like it or not, anyone who maps is already pretty addicted and spends the majority of their time in front of a computer screen, let alone coding or other more intense acitivities. There's something about this pc thing, I've never heard of a console affecting a person, only computers that can perform more than one task and therefore explore many more areas.I'm kinda playing devils advocate here a bit, but also digressing a lot.
Eh, surely you agree that it could have a slight effect in a tense situation?Music gets me revved up too, but we don't blame deaths on rock do we? Well, we used to. Rock music used to be the spawn of all evil and created reckless yobs that wondered the streets looking for hash and whatnot.
We are going through the same cycle but with a different scapegoat. Nations always need something/someone to blame to keep them satisfied. Jews, Islam, rock, video games. Some are more extreme than others, but you get my point.
I have the feeling I might have slightly digressed
Ah well.Yeah, I'd be very interested, even though I don't have any children (that I know of).
I'm highly backing up Job. You should settle for 1GB here.
Trapts' is most definitely from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galazy, if my memory serves me well.
Did you know that the TWHL server has limited space? This is a waste of an SQL entry. Please refrain from using up that space in a wasteful manner. This kind of stuff is what the shoutbox and IRC is for.
Hehe, I read it as... 'Plain Secks!' So I thought his desktop must have been amazing. I got a not-so-shocking surprise.
I'll post mine after I make my monthly tweaks.
I'll post mine after I make my monthly tweaks.
I personally like the way the BBC waits a while to gather their opinions and then fires it out in a well-organized full article. It's nice to hear a more mature argument.
One mention of your past TWHL history and you'll be unemployed again.
I'll continue the lame mini-tradition:
I'll continue the lame mini-tradition:
One more point about the name.
The Nintendo Wii IM system will be called: !!M Which is Wii reflected in a mirror and backwards. More pure genius.
Sony have gone one step too far on the stealing ideas thing, they've trademarked 'PooS'. It seems like a direct reaction to the Wii's catchy name imo.
Microsoft have actually been original this time around, they're just concentrating on their sector of the market while they know that Nintendo will break new ground in the family sector.
The Nintendo Wii IM system will be called: !!M Which is Wii reflected in a mirror and backwards. More pure genius.
Sony have gone one step too far on the stealing ideas thing, they've trademarked 'PooS'. It seems like a direct reaction to the Wii's catchy name imo.
Microsoft have actually been original this time around, they're just concentrating on their sector of the market while they know that Nintendo will break new ground in the family sector.
Yeah, have been for aaages. I just leave it in the background and couldn't be assed/arsed to upload my stats. m0p's been a member for a loong time too. He was there before me.
[Edit] Okay, two months, still seems like a long time.
[Edit] Okay, two months, still
seems like a long time.