Stephen Philbin
10-28-2004, 12:51 AM
Just about interesting enough to cause an eyebrow to contemplate raising its self: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3958665.stm
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rhsunderground
10-28-2004, 01:08 AM
*raises eyebrow*
*lowers eyebrow*
*laughs hysterically*
*lowers eyebrow*
*laughs hysterically*
neil9999
10-28-2004, 04:55 AM
So that's why I couldn't play that game thing on it!
Ben Rogers
10-28-2004, 03:56 PM
You know, I'd like that script. Filthy brits... :p
davidbrent
10-29-2004, 07:58 AM
Access Denied
You don't have permission to access "http://www.georgewbush.com/" on this server
You don't have permission to access "http://www.georgewbush.com/" on this server
davidbrent
10-29-2004, 07:59 AM
Originally posted by Ben R.
Filthy brits...
eh?
Filthy brits...
eh?
davidbrent
10-29-2004, 08:01 AM
why would he block us?
TheBearMay
10-29-2004, 08:28 AM
Mike Prettejohn, president of Netcraft, speculated that the blocking decision might have been taken to cut costs, and traffic, in the run-up to the election on 2 November.
He said the site may see no reason to distribute content to people who will not be voting next week.
Managing traffic could also be a good way to ensure that the site stays working in the closing days of the election campaign.
He said the site may see no reason to distribute content to people who will not be voting next week.
Managing traffic could also be a good way to ensure that the site stays working in the closing days of the election campaign.
rhsunderground
10-29-2004, 06:34 PM
well then they should find a way to block all users under the age of 18, too.:rolleyes:
Ben Rogers
10-29-2004, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by rhsunderground
well then they should find a way to block all users under the age of 18, too.:rolleyes: That wouldn't cut costs too much, though. The way it is is just so they don't have to pay for the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways.
well then they should find a way to block all users under the age of 18, too.:rolleyes: That wouldn't cut costs too much, though. The way it is is just so they don't have to pay for the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways.
rhsunderground
10-29-2004, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by Ben R.
That wouldn't cut costs too much, though. The way it is is just so they don't have to pay for the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways. if you'll note, blocking people under 18 would block the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways
That wouldn't cut costs too much, though. The way it is is just so they don't have to pay for the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways. if you'll note, blocking people under 18 would block the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways
Ben Rogers
10-29-2004, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by rhsunderground
if you'll note, blocking people under 18 would block the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways Yes, but not many underage people would be visiting the site, so this is unreasonable, as well as impossible.
if you'll note, blocking people under 18 would block the bandwidth used by people who can't vote anyways Yes, but not many underage people would be visiting the site, so this is unreasonable, as well as impossible.
Paul Jr
10-29-2004, 11:50 PM
It's just a ploy. It has nothing to do with costs. Bush may be better than Kerry (in my opinion), but every candidate will do or say whatever they think will help them get elected and get away with. The Administration is hiding something!
Daniel T
10-30-2004, 12:48 AM
Obviously he likes Canada, as I can access it... that gains him 2 Dan-points. 40 000 Dan-points can be traded in for my respect towards the point-holder.
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 12:58 AM
Originally posted by Daniel T
Obviously he likes Canada, as I can access it... that gains him 2 Dan-points. 40 000 Dan-points can be traded in for my respect towards the point-holder. Is "Canada Sucks!" -1000pts, or something? Also, how many points do I need for a stuffed M&M doll? :D
Obviously he likes Canada, as I can access it... that gains him 2 Dan-points. 40 000 Dan-points can be traded in for my respect towards the point-holder. Is "Canada Sucks!" -1000pts, or something? Also, how many points do I need for a stuffed M&M doll? :D
Daniel T
10-30-2004, 01:11 AM
I wouldn't be worried about an M&M doll, Ben. You should be more focused on paying off your Dan-point debt... but for future reference...
Your current Dan-point account balance: -257
0 - M&M Doll
10 - Dan collector's pin
25 - Wall poster of Dan
50 - A sign reading "I attended a Dan-aholics meeting and was diagnosed as untreatable"
100 - A Canadian flag
250 - A PhotoShopped picture of Dan beating up a celebrity of your choice
500 - An MP3 CD containing 200 renditions of Oh! Canada
1000 - Smarties Gorilla (cause Smarties TOWER over M&M's in EVERY way)
40 000 - My respect (in the form of a mass-produced certificate that has been run through a computer to put YOUR NAME on it)
;)
Your current Dan-point account balance: -257
0 - M&M Doll
10 - Dan collector's pin
25 - Wall poster of Dan
50 - A sign reading "I attended a Dan-aholics meeting and was diagnosed as untreatable"
100 - A Canadian flag
250 - A PhotoShopped picture of Dan beating up a celebrity of your choice
500 - An MP3 CD containing 200 renditions of Oh! Canada
1000 - Smarties Gorilla (cause Smarties TOWER over M&M's in EVERY way)
40 000 - My respect (in the form of a mass-produced certificate that has been run through a computer to put YOUR NAME on it)
;)
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 01:44 AM
Only -257, eh? I can do that. Got anything in red and yellow? I already have a blue 'un (http://projep.no-ip.com:81/test/images/real/mnm.jpg). :D BTW, being Canadian is an automatic -1,000 points, so you're at about... -762 right now. (You get points for being a standards g33k, for having Yahoo, and for not being a moron. :D)
rhsunderground
10-30-2004, 03:23 AM
is there a currency difference in points? an exchange rate, if you will?
MstrBob
10-30-2004, 11:01 AM
I think Dan points should be international. If the Europeans can have the Euro, why not? Ooh, ooh, do I get an M&M doll?
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by MstrBob
I think Dan points should be international. If the Europeans can have the Euro, why not? Ooh, ooh, do I get an M&M doll? NO! 'Smine! :p
I think Dan points should be international. If the Europeans can have the Euro, why not? Ooh, ooh, do I get an M&M doll? NO! 'Smine! :p
Daniel T
10-30-2004, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Ben R.
You get points for being a standards g33k, for having Yahoo, and for not being a moron. :D
Nicely worded... 5 points.
MstrBob, Dan-points are only available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Shipping of points overseas would cause our organisation to lose billions each year.
RHS, there's no exchange rate, but there will be if the Americans start point-whoring all of my prescious points, or they start selling them on the black market. I'm thinkin 5 US Dan-points = 10 Canadian Dan-points = 10 Mexican Dan-points :p
You get points for being a standards g33k, for having Yahoo, and for not being a moron. :D
Nicely worded... 5 points.
MstrBob, Dan-points are only available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Shipping of points overseas would cause our organisation to lose billions each year.
RHS, there's no exchange rate, but there will be if the Americans start point-whoring all of my prescious points, or they start selling them on the black market. I'm thinkin 5 US Dan-points = 10 Canadian Dan-points = 10 Mexican Dan-points :p
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by Daniel T
Nicely worded... 5 points.
MstrBob, Dan-points are only available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Shipping of points overseas would cause our organisation to lose billions each year.
RHS, there's no exchange rate, but there will be if the Americans start point-whoring all of my prescious points, or they start selling them on the black market. I'm thinkin 5 US Dan-points = 10 Canadian Dan-points = 10 Mexican Dan-points :p PMSL. I thought you were pro Canada?
Nicely worded... 5 points.
MstrBob, Dan-points are only available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Shipping of points overseas would cause our organisation to lose billions each year.
RHS, there's no exchange rate, but there will be if the Americans start point-whoring all of my prescious points, or they start selling them on the black market. I'm thinkin 5 US Dan-points = 10 Canadian Dan-points = 10 Mexican Dan-points :p PMSL. I thought you were pro Canada?
Daniel T
10-30-2004, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by Ben R.
PMSL. I thought you were pro Canada?
Err... *thinks: Way to go, man. you screwed yourself this time*
... American Dan-points are only 1/3 as common. Therefor they are harder to come by.
PMSL. I thought you were pro Canada?
Err... *thinks: Way to go, man. you screwed yourself this time*
... American Dan-points are only 1/3 as common. Therefor they are harder to come by.
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by Daniel T
Err... *thinks: Way to go, man. you screwed yourself this time*
... American Dan-points are only 1/3 as common. Therefor they are harder to come by. Ah, so scarcity value on top of increased conversion value?
Err... *thinks: Way to go, man. you screwed yourself this time*
... American Dan-points are only 1/3 as common. Therefor they are harder to come by. Ah, so scarcity value on top of increased conversion value?
rhsunderground
10-30-2004, 06:42 PM
my points are very valuable. they are rarely given out more than two at a time.
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by rhsunderground
my points are very valuable. they are rarely given out more than two at a time. And what, exactly, are you selling? (BTW, you didn't have to tell us you don't have many valid points to give out.)
my points are very valuable. they are rarely given out more than two at a time. And what, exactly, are you selling? (BTW, you didn't have to tell us you don't have many valid points to give out.)
rhsunderground
10-30-2004, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by Ben R.
And what, exactly, are you selling? (BTW, you didn't have to tell us you don't have many valid points to give out.) i'm not selling anything other than my dignity. life is more fun when you have no dignity.
And what, exactly, are you selling? (BTW, you didn't have to tell us you don't have many valid points to give out.) i'm not selling anything other than my dignity. life is more fun when you have no dignity.
Ben Rogers
10-30-2004, 07:52 PM
Originally posted by rhsunderground
i'm not selling anything other than my dignity. life is more fun when you have no dignity. Can I have some? I need to make up for my first few posts...
i'm not selling anything other than my dignity. life is more fun when you have no dignity. Can I have some? I need to make up for my first few posts...
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