April Chat Thread: Foreword by STR

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Galler: Jan 28, 2008

On my S5 I plug it into a computer and then pull down the notification drawer (swipe from the top of the phone down) and it then has something there about USB connection or whatever that I can select and tell it to connect to the computer and what method to use.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 00:26

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# ? Jun 5, 2024 23:35

Phone: Jul 30, 2005; 親子丼をほしい。

Super Aggro Crag posted:

I just saw a weird three wheeled two seater called The Slingshot on my drive home.

I saw one today when going into Durham around lunch. Looks dumb.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 00:32

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

The worst part is they're mustang money for mustang performance without any of the amazing mustang features like back seats, a trunk, a roof, windows, doors, air conditioning, build quality, interior quality, comfortable seats, crash protection, or reliablity.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 00:45

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Oh, so you think YOU had a bad day...

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1098054_latest-laferrari-crash-is-worst-yet

# ? Apr 29, 2015 00:54

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

If that counts as a bad day, sign me up.

He's not phoning anybody, he's using his phone browser to order a 918 because it's AWD will save him next time. As long as he keeps his 4.0 GPA, his parent's bank account is wide open, and it's a big one.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 00:58

Beach Bum: Jan 13, 2010

Also he's not in an ambulance with an EMT breathing for him with a bag.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:06

F1DriverQuidenBerg: Jan 19, 2014

I'm sure his parents are very disappointed and will only buy him an aventador to replace it.

F1DriverQuidenBerg fucked around with this message at 01:13 on Apr 29, 2015

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:07

Gingerbread House Music: Dec 1, 2009; by FactsAreUseless; Lipstick Apathy

Powershift posted:

The worst part is they're mustang money for mustang performance without any of the amazing mustang features like back seats, a trunk, a roof, windows, doors, air conditioning, build quality, interior quality, comfortable seats, crash protection, or reliablity.

You're dangerously close to sounding like a ford apologist. :P

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:07

MustardFacial: Jun 20, 2011; George Russel's
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Lifelong Tory Voter

Jeherrin posted:

Contrary to the Adeptus Mechanicus' teachings, machines do not have souls.

Yes they do. :colbert:

I used to write the Adeptus Mechanicus Benediction Against Failure at the beginning of all of my lua scripts when I worked in games.

code:

--[[
	***Benediction Against Failure***
		
		As steel cannot be punctured;
		As acid cannot be corrupted;
		As the pulses of energy do not surrender;
		Failure unto thee is superseded;
		Failure is obsolete;
		By receiving the gift's of the Omnissiah you are invincible;
		Obtain virtue and strength of the machine;
		Invoke the powers of the machine;
		Ego Precor;
		Ego Precor; 
	
--]]

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:21

T-Square: May 14, 2009

MustardFacial posted:

The Decline randomly came up in my car playlist. I haven't heard that song for probably 10 years.

I still think punk is good.

We play this poo poo at the bar all of the time, it makes people so mad because it's such a long song. And because 99% of the world hates punk with a passion. I've pretty much exclusively listened to punk and only punk since Sum 41 was the poo poo. (All Killer No Filler still owns).

Found the source of my oil leak on the E30 today after work. I thought it was the oil pressure switch and replaced it yesterday, and so when it was still leaking after I started it for the first time in ~4 months and it was still leaking, I realized it was the loving oil control valve whatever it is that's leaking. Wish I would have looked closer two days ago when I ordered a new hood roundel, because it's a simple fix but now I have to wait for parts that will get here just in time for me to be gone all weekend. I was hoping to drive it to work tomorrow or Thursday.

Guess I'll just pull the diff and throw in my LSD while I wait for one loving little seal. :sigh:

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:22

T1g4h: Aug 6, 2008; I AM THE SCALES OF JUSTICE, CONDUCTOR OF THE CHOIR OF DEATH!

T-Square posted:

We play this poo poo at the bar all of the time, it makes people so mad because it's such a long song. And because 99% of the world hates punk with a passion. I've pretty much exclusively listened to punk and only punk since Sum 41 was the poo poo. (All Killer No Filler still owns).

Fuckin' a. I'm probably in the minority, but I don't think Sum 41 has released a bad album. I still enjoy Chuck, Underclass Hero, and Screaming Bloody Murder even though they're sort of a departure from their older stuff. I'll admit though, Chuck wasn't exactly their best. It's not bad, and I can still dig it, but it's just not as good as the others to me.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:28

Previa_fun: Nov 10, 2004

The Decline kicks rear end. Have they ever played it in it's entirety live? My limbs hurt just thinking about playing drums on that song. :v:

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:39

Cage: Jul 17, 2003; www.revivethedrive.org

Sum 41 went downhill so fast when brown sound left the band.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:40

clam ache: Sep 6, 2009

When we were young my friend always joked she wanted us to play whoops I Od'd at her funeral. Years later when she died we did. :smith:

# ? Apr 29, 2015 01:59

T1g4h: Aug 6, 2008; I AM THE SCALES OF JUSTICE, CONDUCTOR OF THE CHOIR OF DEATH!

Fuuuck

Mad Mike's MX-5 is so drat awesome.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:10

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

So installed the Samsung driver straight from the source. This is where i'm at with no ability to drag and drop files or even see anything other than being able to pull pictures off it.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:13

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

So installed the Samsung driver straight from the source. This is where i'm at with no ability to drag and drop files or even see anything other than being able to pull pictures off it.

....is that XP?

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:17

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

CommieGIR posted:

....is that XP?

Woopsie.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:18

Geoj: May 28, 2008; BITTER POOR PERSON

Try rebooting the computer, or try another USB port. If it's plugged into a port on a media reader or on the front of the case try a port on the back that's directly connected to the system board.

Also might be worthwhile trying another USB cable...

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:21

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

Geoj posted:

Try rebooting the computer, or try another USB port. If it's plugged into a port on a media reader or on the front of the case try a port on the back that's directly connected to the system board.

Also might be worthwhile trying another USB cable...

It's the brand new cable out of the box, and I did say that I'm finally getting a laptop without XP :v:

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:26

SuperDucky: May 13, 2007; by exmarx

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

It's the brand new cable out of the box, and I did say that I'm finally getting a laptop without XP

The joke about your masochism almost writes itself, here.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 03:55

Terminus Est: Sep 30, 2005; Motorcycle Miliitia

I just bought 5 NOFX albums. Thanks, I guess. One of the best shows I ever saw was Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. So fun.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:07

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

SuperDucky posted:

The joke about your masochism almost writes itself, here.

Hey, I like XP.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:09

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

Course I been using this as my laptop for like a month, I have no idea what happened to the bottom hardware and the screen is stripped because there's this one thing I have to poke every few minutes to keep the screen from inverting colors.

Yup. For the record this is the dumpster laptop I found.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:36

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Why does the state of that laptop not shock me in the slightest?

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:39

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

Course I been using this as my laptop for like a month, I have no idea what happened to the bottom hardware and the screen is stripped because there's this one thing I have to poke every few minutes to keep the screen from inverting colors.

Yup. For the record this is the dumpster laptop I found.

.....I can SEND you a laptop if you need one.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:45

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

CommieGIR posted:

.....I can SEND you a laptop if you need one.

Nah mom and dad are sending me theirs as I mentioned before, I just wanted to share the levels of my technological needs.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:52

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
(and can't post for 11 years!)

So I grow my own catnip, but haven't really given the dude more than a little at a time before.

Gave him a good chunk tonight. He got downright aggressive over it - growled at the dog when he went by :staredog:

, swatted the poo poo out of my hand when I tried to pull it away.

He's normally the most mellow cat ever. But you can just see the pure "I WILL loving KILL YOU AND EAT YOUR SOUL IF YOU TRY TO TAKE THIS AWAY FROM ME" in his face.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 04:52

Astonishing Wang: Nov 3, 2004

Now you gotta grow that stuff forever to feed his habit

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:07

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:13

LloydDobler: Oct 15, 2005; You shared it with a dick.

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

Course I been using this as my laptop for like a month, I have no idea what happened to the bottom hardware and the screen is stripped because there's this one thing I have to poke every few minutes to keep the screen from inverting colors.

Yup. For the record this is the dumpster laptop I found.

That part that says "don't touch", that part there. You touch it, don't you?

You touch it with your dick.

Hey, on the subject of punk rock, there's a movie called "the other F word" that is about punk rockers growing up and becoming dads. For any of you dads out there that used to be rebels of some sort, it's an amazing movie 100% worth watching. It's hilarious watching these guys who are basically anti-establishment and anti-authority deal with being the authority and establishment for a little human. Like how do you try and teach your kid not to swear when one of your band's most popular songs consists only of the words "gently caress" and "you"? And it shows these rock stars with their kids, who often rebel by being completely straight and preppie. Like they interview Flea and his daughter, and she's totally clean cut. But at the same time, they're guys who are used to screaming what they believe in, and when they believe in something they dive in whole heartedly. Some of their stories will make you weep just watching how much they love their kids.

Featured dads include:

Tony Cadena - The Adolescents
Art Alexakis - Everclear
Rob Chaos - Total Chaos
Joe Escalante - The Vandals
Josh Freese - Session Drummer
Fat Mike - NOFX
Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lars Frederiksen - Rancid
Matt Freeman - Rancid
Jack Grisham - TSOL
Brett Gurewitz - Bad Religion
Tony Hawk - Pro Skater
Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks
Mark Hoppus - blink-182
Jim Lindberg - Pennywise
Mike McDermott - Bouncing Souls
Tim McIlrath - Rise Against
Mark Mothersbaugh - Devo
Duane Peters - U.S. Bombs
Joe Sib - SideOneDummy Records
Ron Reyes - Black Flag
Rick Thorne - BMX Rider

Streaming on Amazon prime right now, disc rental only on Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZkWHZ3hJtY

LloydDobler fucked around with this message at 05:39 on Apr 29, 2015

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:23

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
(and can't post for 11 years!)

Astonishing Wang posted:

Now you gotta grow that stuff forever to feed his habit

I've been growing it for a few years anyway. It's in a shallow planter in the back yard - Squeak used to hop on the bench next to it and go to town, I'd have to turn the planter every month or so to keep fresh growth within reach for him.

The Dude freaks out when he gets outside, so I've been reluctant to let him explore the back yard (and the planter).

:catdrugs:

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:30

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

DON'T JUDGE ME

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:31

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

DON'T JUDGE ME

Too late?

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:37

ilkhan: Oct 7, 2004; You'll be sorry you made fun of me when Daddy Donald jails all my posting enemies!

DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:

Hey, I like XP.

We've found the source of your problems.

Your OS being a rebellious teen. Put it down.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:43

General_Failure: Apr 17, 2005

Holy poo poo when did Kerbal Space Program 1.0 come out?

Aaaand the patcher won't progress past 0%. Urgh gently caress you random internet thing.

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:48

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

Rhyno posted:

Too late?

I'll have you know several of my headmates self identify as broken laptops and as such find comfort in being surrounded by objects of similar interests and it is problematic of you to decide what and how my personal genital unit is allowed to come into direct contact with

# ? Apr 29, 2015 05:51