The Venting Board (or more work for the mods) - Page 28

**Kong** · 08-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Out of context means a message does not have enough info to convey the intended message. It nearly always is in reference to a quote.

Out of character means a person did or said something that you would not expect them to do because it is different than things they have done or said before.

Both are phrases that mean something different than just the words by themselves.

DB is right.

Quote:

Is there anyway it could have come through there?

Only possible way would be clicking on a link someone sent you in a PM or chat, and even then unlikely since I think most of the people sending you PMs on here are trust worthy. Also about your wife's chat rooms. That is also the most likely way, she clicking on a link sent in chat.

If you think you have a virus
Boot into safe mode with networking. Repeatedly press F8 while computer is booting for this option.
Go here HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA and run their online scan.
Make sure Windows Defender is installed, updated, and running - should be an icon for it by your clock. Run a scan.
Make sure you have a good antivirus program installed and updated. (hint if it let you get a virus in the first place then it might not be good.) Run a scan in Safe Mode.
Reboot into normal windows. Make sure Defender and your antivirus are still running.

**Kugyince** · 08-30-2010, 05:41 PM

Sarcasm | Define Sarcasm at Dictionary.com

**DoctorRyanB1** · 08-31-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks Kong. I'm running AVG as my anti-virus software right now. I knew it didn't come from RU. I don't think any of you guys would ever be that mean. I've been in and out of this site for awhile. But I will try your suggestions. Thank you much.

**jim5cents** · 09-03-2010, 03:04 PM

Vent - So my contract has a clause that says including my normal job responsibilities, I am "at the will of the university" to complete other tasks that the administration deem necessary. In the past, this has included being available during graduation ceremonies in case someone has a heart attack or something like that, to being an usher for booster fundraisers (did get to see country music star vince gill for free, so that was ok)

This week, the city and county high schools are having their annual game and for the first time ever, they are using our field, it is a better facility, lights, field turf, more seats. As result, I'm stuck watching two of the worst football teams in the state put their 0-2 records on the line. Lame.

**nikegirl2012** · 10-08-2010, 08:52 AM

Totally absurd and unacceptable!!! I go to a very good college in Mexico that is pretty expensive so I need financial aid to pay for it... and the stupid school has been having connection problems for the last month. As in no connection at all sometimes. I don't have classes on Friday's but today I had lot's of work so I got up bright and early to get to school at 8 and start working, and guess what... no internet!!! I could have stayed home and worked but it's a team assignment and I live to far from everyone else. This is just not right, we pay to much and it is unacceptable that this keeps happening.

I mean, we already have the problem that in Mexico our internet services suck, so we don't expect much from them... and we already have the problem that the network gets saturated because of many students online at lunch... and they have their stupid policies about no online gaming, and many pages are blocked because the consume to many resources... and they won't let use play LAN... so we already have a crappy internet as school and then this happens... this is just absurd... it's was 8 am and I had no connection at all.

I moved to a different building and I now have internet... horrible internet that won't let me open hotmail... I bet if I tried youtube would open... but hotmail, where I get all my school mail won't... how am I supposed to check for the files my teammates send me if I can't open my mail... This is just absurd...

The worst part... I just got one of those usb broadband things, don't really know what it is called outside Mexico... and my mom took it for something she needs. It costs $20 dollars a month and we only get 2Gb of downloads (and that was on discount, the student price is $25 a month and for regular people they have to buy the 1Gb, 3Gb, 5Gb or 10Gb... and the 1Gb is about $25, so it is extremely expensive), anything over that is charged extra, but it is useful in these cases... except we only have one and we both need it...

Very angry... if only I didn't have so much homework and I could play to release some anger...

**CatalystiCam** · 10-08-2010, 04:10 PM

That sucks. Aren't people complaining enough to the school to do something?

Oh, a problem of mine? Umm... tenser is a big meanie!

**nikegirl2012** · 10-08-2010, 05:22 PM

I don't know, but today I decided to take action and I wrote and email to the... uhm... headmaster? I'm not sure what his position would translate to in English, but I also spoke with the uhm... the director of my area... (I really suck at translating positions). She said she'd speak with her boss about it and have an answer for next week. If that doesn't work I'm going to organize a petition signing.... try to get the school to get bigger broadband.

And about Tenser, offer a hug, maybe he'll be nicer then... and if he isn't I'll offer him one

**CatalystiCam** · 10-08-2010, 05:43 PM

I was joking about the tenser thing :P I just needed a problem even though it isn't one, lol.

**nikegirl2012** · 10-08-2010, 08:21 PM

I know, don't worry, I was just joking around too (with the Tenser thing) :P

**sezthemank** · 10-12-2010, 06:34 PM

I just cant seem to do anything right .

**Kugyince** · 10-12-2010, 06:36 PM

You're a woman, it's to be expected.

**nikegirl2012** · 10-16-2010, 11:04 PM

Some good news... complaining worked... the school will double the... uhm... broadband? Yay! I won't have connection problems anymore XD

... I really have to practice my English more...

By the way, Tenser... you're a man, it's to be expected that you'll be insensitive :P

**Dudebro** · 10-16-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikegirl2012

you're a man, it's to be expected that you'll be insensitive :P

**Kugyince** · 10-17-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikegirl2012

By the way, Tenser... you're a man, it's to be expected that you'll be insensitive :P

Thank you.

**Kong** · 10-17-2010, 01:33 PM

Congrats, was it specifically your complaining that worked or other people's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikegirl2012

broadband

= Bandwidth

**Demon-Mask** · 10-17-2010, 02:16 PM

I need to figure things out. Right now I have no idea how to handle something.
No matter how I attempt to go about it, I feel as though I am doing something wrong, or that I am going to end up coming across as creepy, which I do just fine in a normal situation.

I think part of this is because I am over thinking, relying too much on logic, maybe I should let my emotions govern me for this case. When I write it, it pretty much ends up being poorly written prose, and when I try and verbalize it, I find myself damn near unable to speak.

Sorry again for saying all that, but I said it anyway.

Yes, it is a little bit personal, and probably something most of you don't want to read.

Also, if you don't know what I am talking about, maybe you should go back to high school and learn to read for comprehension.

I realize this has literally zero relation to anything in this thread, but most of this thread is the same way, and I just feel the need to get it off my chest.

**nikegirl2012** · 10-17-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kong

Congrats, was it specifically your complaining that worked or other people's? = Bandwidth

Thanks... I really have to do a semester in the USA or Canada to practice my English and learn the correct vocabulary...

@Demon-Mask, I know exactly how you feel. If you want to talk I'd be happy to help you out.

**Demon-Mask** · 10-18-2010, 05:52 PM

Sure.

**TrakMastaTom** · 10-26-2010, 05:42 PM

My car got towed this morning.

The city starting street sweeping today. According to their website they put up no parking signs 24 hours before (they did not) and as a resident I recieved an automated phone call to warn me (I did not). So they did not follow the rules but expected me to anyway.

I would love to fight it. But just like everyone else, I am too busy and don't have the time or energy. So once again the city gets away with breaking the rules, and I get to pay 200 bucks to get my car back.

Screw you, city of Minneapolis.

**CatalystiCam** · 10-26-2010, 05:50 PM

ordered two things off ebay 12 days ago. The one product being a memory cart arrived today when it said it would take up to a month to get her while the game I ordered said 7-10 days and is still not here. I think customs are being retards again.

**jim5cents** · 10-26-2010, 06:30 PM

So you are ordering things off of Ebay, but you aren't making donations to RU?...freeloader.

**CatalystiCam** · 10-26-2010, 11:15 PM

lol. I was ordering through my gramps the odd time. I comfirmed that 7-eleven has pre paid credit cards, so now I can make a donation which I probably will. I know you were joking but it was something I was considering already.

**TrakMastaTom** · 10-27-2010, 12:10 AM

$140 to get my car out of the impound, 50 dollar ticket, 3 mile walk to the impound in the cold...

Thanks, Mini-apple.

**CatalystiCam** · 11-02-2010, 07:17 PM

Wow, drivers are retarded... Wait, that isn't right. Most are not but I'm sure all of drivers would not ram an effing bike next to a ravine for taking up the bike lane.

Anyways, riding home from high school, coming near an area where there is a small ravine off to the right, I'm all the way off to the right side of the road which is legal and this retard pulls up beside me and swears and screams at me for being on the road. Last I checked you have to be on the road passed the age of 12, so I'm far past that and I don't look like I'm 12 either unless there is 6-foot twelve-year olds...

In any case I did not get off the road, there was people on the sidewalk coming up and like hell I'm complying to some retard that thinks he needs the extra bike lane space, what's he do?? Hmm... Rams my bike, my bike for crying out loud. He hit my handle bars mainly and crushed my last two fingers and bashed my knee too... My bike handles spun and I bumped over the sidewalk crashing into a wooden post which may sound bad but it's better than going in between these posts and falling into a ravine.

I really don't know what to do here, this guy is either A; A gang member and I can't do crap without dying (and this brings up separate issue, don't even get me started on gangs and how they like to play god with peoples lives, the thought pisses me off), or B; he is just a psychopath or anything else really.

Either way, I really hate not to ride my bike... I hate to comply to such bs, I can't be pushed around easily at all. Usually don't have to, I really want to ride my bike to cut time and for fun. However, not worth getting shot or ran over by the same tard.

for any questions you may seem to ask:

-Road lane was big enough
-Was signs for "Share the road" mostly all over the place (signs for bikes)
-I am a very aware person, I stay near the sidewalk and shoulder check very often, signal with my arm, etc.
-riding on the sidewalk is not allowed at my age

Questions involving legal things:

-I got no license plate
-Reporting to cops is bad news since sadly most are attached to gangs and report you to the gangs if you call in to report someone who may be in a gang.

So I'm really just venting but suggestions would really be nice on whether or not to ride my bike would be appreciated.

I've been riding since I was in like Grade 4 so this would be a huge loss to me.

No one else seems to ride to high school, I'm thinking maybe a reason. I know I heard driving is a lot different here and more dangerous than it was in Alberta...

Insight onto what this guy is and what he might be doing would also be nice...

thanks,
Cam.

**joz** · 11-02-2010, 07:37 PM

I would have kicked the side mirror