Random randomness

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:26 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pm Got me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.

Give us the model.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:32 pm

So it's not a generic thing?

Alcatel Go Flip

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:05 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pm Got me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.

You have to leave it in the box by the road until the guy comes around every day.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:06 pm

There are a few methods.

Manual from Sprint

Wiki on T9 text entry.

Short answer. Getting the third letter from one of the number keys requires (at least) three presses. I forget if it gives you the number first or last.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:11 pm

Holman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:05 pm
dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pm Got me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.
You have to leave it in the box by the road until the guy comes around every day.

Did you tell him about putting the flag up? You have to put the flag up, otherwise the guy doesn't stop.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:14 pm

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:11 pm
Holman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:05 pm
dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pm Got me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.
You have to leave it in the box by the road until the guy comes around every day.
Did you tell him about putting the flag up? You have to put the flag up, otherwise the guy doesn't stop.

Sounds like pretty primitive technology.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:18 pm

The guy put the flag up but then he started charging me. I already felt fully charged so I left.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:23 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:18 pm The guy put the flag up but then he started charging me. I already felt fully charged so I left.

Battery technology has come a long way.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:21 pm

And now it's Judy's turn to cry!

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:05 am

Billy Connelly has had Alzheimer's for years and he's having trouble recognizing friends now.

I don't have a link atm but this is such a shitty way to go.

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:10 am

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:05 am Billy Connelly has had Alzheimer's for years and he's having trouble recognizing friends now.

I don't have a link atm but this is such a shitty way to go.

Connolly has Parkinson's rather than Alzheimer's, last I heard. There are many shitty ways to go.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:08 am

My bad.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:33 pm

And now it's GreenGoo's turn to cry!

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:39 pm

GRAMMAR TRIVIA: Can AI be a plural noun? As in: "AIs have trouble understanding natural language." Or would you expect that to be "AI has trouble..."?

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:41 pm

I would say it has an S but Im always wrong...my wife is sure of it.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:00 am

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:33 pm And now it's GreenGoo's turn to cry!

When is it my turn to stop?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:26 am

Kraken wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:39 pm GRAMMAR TRIVIA: Can AI be a plural noun? As in: "AIs have trouble understanding natural language." Or would you expect that to be "AI has trouble..."?

It's plural right now, but eventually there can only be one...

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:15 am

Jaymann wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:26 am
Kraken wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:39 pm GRAMMAR TRIVIA: Can AI be a plural noun? As in: "AIs have trouble understanding natural language." Or would you expect that to be "AI has trouble..."?
It's plural right now, but eventually there can only be one...

It comes down to whether one considers AIs to be discreet, individual units that one can refer to in aggregate (like people), or if AI is a higher-level term (like humanity). That is, one can say "People have trouble..." but not "Humanity have trouble..." I am of the opinion that AIs are unique snowflakes (maybe due to all the years I've spent playing games against them), while Wife is sure that AI is generic, and referring to it in the plural is just weird. I haven't found an official ruling and she isn't buying "I'm a copy editor and I say so." She's a tech writer and she says No.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:15 am

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pmGot me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.

You need one of these.

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:30 am

Kraken wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:15 am
Jaymann wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:26 am
Kraken wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:39 pm GRAMMAR TRIVIA: Can AI be a plural noun? As in: "AIs have trouble understanding natural language." Or would you expect that to be "AI has trouble..."?
It's plural right now, but eventually there can only be one...
It comes down to whether one considers AIs to be discreet, individual units that one can refer to in aggregate (like people), or if AI is a higher-level term (like humanity). That is, one can say "People have trouble..." but not "Humanity have trouble..." I am of the opinion that AIs are unique snowflakes (maybe due to all the years I've spent playing games against them), while Wife is sure that AI is generic, and referring to it in the plural is just weird. I haven't found an official ruling and she isn't buying "I'm a copy editor and I say so." She's a tech writer and she says No.

You and Wife are using two different definitions of AI, which is perfectly cromulent. Wife is referring to the field of study while you are referring to an intelligence (OED: "a person or being with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge") that is artificial rather than natural. I therefore rule that you are both correct. Such is the nature of the English language.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:45 am

There's also a mass-noun/count-noun distinction going on.

Think "I need more beer" vs "I need more beers." Both are grammatically correct, but they conceptualize beer differently.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:23 am

Paingod wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:15 am
dbt1949 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:21 pmGot me a cell phone today.
Still haven't figured out how to get letters on the phone.
You need one of these.

Will that fit in my pocket?

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:44 am

Max Peck wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:30 am
Kraken wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:15 am
Jaymann wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:26 am
Kraken wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:39 pm GRAMMAR TRIVIA: Can AI be a plural noun? As in: "AIs have trouble understanding natural language." Or would you expect that to be "AI has trouble..."?
It's plural right now, but eventually there can only be one...
It comes down to whether one considers AIs to be discreet, individual units that one can refer to in aggregate (like people), or if AI is a higher-level term (like humanity). That is, one can say "People have trouble..." but not "Humanity have trouble..." I am of the opinion that AIs are unique snowflakes (maybe due to all the years I've spent playing games against them), while Wife is sure that AI is generic, and referring to it in the plural is just weird. I haven't found an official ruling and she isn't buying "I'm a copy editor and I say so." She's a tech writer and she says No.
You and Wife are using two different definitions of AI, which is perfectly cromulent. Wife is referring to the field of study while you are referring to an intelligence (OED: "a person or being with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge") that is artificial rather than natural. I therefore rule that you are both correct. Such is the nature of the English language.

The salient question is "What does MIT think?", since they're my client. I think I'll go with the higher-level generic singular (it's ultimately up to their copy editor, who probably won't change it back). /shakes fist/ You win this one, Wife.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:41 am

Pro tip: Always triple-check the hyperlink when sending an e-mail to a client.

I'm really hoping my client enjoys the the "15 Advanced Monster Hunter World Tips" video I just accidentally sent them the link to, when I meant to link to a video about our latest project offering.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:54 pm

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:41 am Pro tip: Always triple-check the hyperlink when sending an e-mail to a client.

I'm really hoping my client enjoys the the "15 Advanced Monster Hunter World Tips" video I just accidentally sent them the link to, when I meant to link to a video about our latest project offering.

Lol.

I always (well, I try to always) check what I'm cutting and pasting. It's like one of life's lessons.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:30 pm

That and "Don't actually put any recipients into an email until you're ready to send it"

That little rule was learned the hard way, and has been a safety net ever since.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:41 pm

Paingod wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:30 pm That and "Don't actually put any recipients into an email until you're ready to send it"

That little rule was learned the hard way, and has been a safety net ever since.

Another of life rules. However for me it's because I might send it by accident, mid-sentence. Like, I'm writing and suddenly the email disappears and re-appears in the sent box. That said, don't write emails when you're agree angry (OO forum posts are ok, because they are entertaining for others).

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:52 pm

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:41 pm
Paingod wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:30 pm That and "Don't actually put any recipients into an email until you're ready to send it"

That little rule was learned the hard way, and has been a safety net ever since.
Another of life rules. However for me it's because I might send it by accident, mid-sentence. Like, I'm writing and suddenly the email disappears and re-appears in the sent box. That said, don't write emails when you're agree (OO forum posts are ok, because they are entertaining for others).

I'm guessing you meant "angry", which - along with the recipient reminder - is excellent advice.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:04 pm

Yes, thanks. Typos/autocorrect are becoming a problem that I can't blame on my phone this time.

Will fix later. Thanks again.

xwraith · Post by **xwraith** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:50 pm

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:10 am

Dolly is amazing!

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:11 am

Up at 2:15 am to finish the second dose of gross green Gatorade/Miralax mix.

Colonoscopy at 7:30.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:31 am

Wish I was that brave or scared to do it. I know its nothing they say but Im not sure if Im afraid of the procedure or them finding something. I wish you luck for tomorrow and you get home quickly and painlessly. Hope you have some gaming lined up.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:16 am

Holman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:11 am Up at 2:15 am to finish the second dose of gross green Gatorade/Miralax mix.

Colonoscopy at 7:30.

I'm choking down my 2nd dose of Superlax right now. My colonoscopy is at 8.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:18 am

Was this a planned synchronization? If so, to what end??

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:22 am

Sometimes the planets just align, man.

Could be worse. A friend of a friend got their colonoscopy and endoscopy scheduled for the same day.
Hope they don't use the same camera.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:24 am

I’ll just chime in here. The colonoscopy itself is basically a total ‘non event’.

You don’t feel a thing while you are out, and you don’t wake up feeling anything either.

The mental build up and fear is much bigger.

Now if you have something the colonoscopy finds in time to treat, you just did yourself the biggest favor ever.
And if it’s just a bunch of polyps (that are snipped and removed as they find them) then you have that peace of mind.

You should get it done Daehawk

Man up. For your wife.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:32 am

Paingod wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:18 am Was this a planned synchronization? If so, to what end??

To both their ends, weren't you listening?!

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:38 am

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:05 am Billy Connelly has had Alzheimer's for years and he's having trouble recognizing friends now.

I don't have a link atm but this is such a shitty way to go.

Billy Connelly calls the above fake news.

So I guess he's doing fine according to the man himself (and his wife).

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:50 am

Paingod wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:18 am Was this a planned synchronization? If so, to what end??

It's a known phenomenon among groups of older males. If they hang out together (even just online), eventually their colonoscopies start to synchronize with one another. Nature is amazing.