FacetiousPersona
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Can we drop it from the top of the Empire State Building?
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flashdrives [tread split]
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Can we drop it from the top of the Empire State Building?
feckn_eejit
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Re: flashdrives
Certainly. Whether it will survive remains to be seen...
Certainly. Whether it will survive remains to be seen...
FacetiousPersona
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I'd only hope that it cointained nothing valuable.
I'd only hope that it cointained nothing valuable.
feckn_eejit
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Anyone who keeps any data of value only on a USB key and not backed up anywhere else is begging to lose it... hate to say it but I have made thousands recovering data off corrupt USB keys... they are great as a transfer medium but one day they all just give up the ghost.
Anyone who keeps any data of value only on a USB key and not backed up anywhere else is begging to lose it... hate to say it but I have made thousands recovering data off corrupt USB keys... they are great as a transfer medium but one day they all just give up the ghost.
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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I'm paid to feign empathy... I only giggle when the cheques clear.
I'm paid to feign empathy... I only giggle when the cheques clear.
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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in general or for a flash drive recovery?
in general or for a flash drive recovery?
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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This "dysfunction" keeps me in a lucrative though not entirely satisfying career as opposed to developing and pursuing my musical talent, which would have questionable results in the current climate. Know that if you succeed in "helping" me it could result in me liquidating all my assets to buy every guitar I've ever dreamed of to take around the world busking in transit stations...
This "dysfunction" keeps me in a lucrative though not entirely satisfying career as opposed to developing and pursuing my musical talent, which would have questionable results in the current climate. Know that if you succeed in "helping" me it could result in me liquidating all my assets to buy every guitar I've ever dreamed of to take around the world busking in transit stations...
FacetiousPersona
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Ironically, yes, this could result in you becoming poor and the low self-esteem reasonable.
feckn_eejit
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That said, would being poor and doing something I love be a bad thing? Depends on ones value system. I haven't figured this one out yet, which is the crux of my current existential crisis and why I am at home right now surrounded by guitars and esoteric music reproduction equipment as opposed to being out in the world making a few bucks. Further confusing, having lower middle class parents with zero equity and considerable debt, I would not have been able to acquire the aforementioned "toys" without the lucrative career, nor would I be in a position to be insanely generous to my friends and family, which gives me great pleasure.
That said, would being poor and doing something I love be a bad thing? Depends on ones value system. I haven't figured this one out yet, which is the crux of my current existential crisis and why I am at home right now surrounded by guitars and esoteric music reproduction equipment as opposed to being out in the world making a few bucks. Further confusing, having lower middle class parents with zero equity and considerable debt, I would not have been able to acquire the aforementioned "toys" without the lucrative career, nor would I be in a position to be insanely generous to my friends and family, which gives me great pleasure.
FacetiousPersona
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Perhaps the poorness would decrease happiness. Would doing the the hobby that you love compensate for the decrease?
Perhaps the poorness would decrease happiness. Would doing the the hobby that you love compensate for the decrease?
feckn_eejit
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The IT stuff was a hobby before a career, and what I spent the majority of my time doing instead of going to high school... if music became a "career", would it follow the same path of becoming less satisfying?
Actually, I've just happened upon an interesting observation - the more financially successful I've become, the less I've enjoyed what I'm doing... so maybe music would be okay unless I'm actually talented enough to become successful, which frankly is something I'm afraid to discover.
The IT stuff was a hobby before a career, and what I spent the majority of my time doing instead of going to high school... if music became a "career", would it follow the same path of becoming less satisfying?
Actually, I've just happened upon an interesting observation - the more financially successful I've become, the less I've enjoyed what I'm doing... so maybe music would be okay unless I'm actually talented enough to become successful, which frankly is something I'm afraid to discover.
FacetiousPersona
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Re: flashdrives
People have acting as a hobby often and never become well-paid actors. You will not have talent or a good opportunity for every hobby. You had the required innate abilities and opportunities to be very good at IT. Should the risk be taken?
feckn_eejit
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edit: oh and acting/drama class was the only reason i'd ever deign to grace high school with my presence...
edit2: okay i lied, i also showed up to perform in the grad talent show, despite having not shown up for a single day of senior year...
All indications are that I'm more talented in music than I am in IT. As a player as well as an engineer and producer, I have tools at my disposal many successful professional musicians can barely conceive. I have had the opportunity to be able to exercise these tools enough in practice to convince myself it isn't insignificant... What I have not developed yet is songwriting, which I think would take considerable time and dedication for me but is most likely possible... so say the talent is in place, now it's just a risk of whether there's the opportunity... Being an introvert it is a rare occurrence that I shove my foot in a door and create opportunity for myself -- however this is how the opportunity for the IT career came about. So, back to self confidence - can I pull a proverbial rabbit out of my hat twice?
edit: oh and acting/drama class was the only reason i'd ever deign to grace high school with my presence...
edit2: okay i lied, i also showed up to perform in the grad talent show, despite having not shown up for a single day of senior year...
FacetiousPersona
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You could pursue it in your spare time. Perform at a local bar or restaurant at night when you are free.
You could pursue it in your spare time. Perform at a local bar or restaurant at night when you are free.
feckn_eejit
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Kind of what I am slowly beginning to dip my toes into. Prior to this recent "Existential Crisis" stint however I chose to give up free time in order to work myself stupid...
Kind of what I am slowly beginning to dip my toes into. Prior to this recent "Existential Crisis" stint however I chose to give up free time in order to work myself stupid...
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FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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Haven't done so solo but in groups, yes. I just tell myself they have low standards so I can continue to paint myself into the proverbial corner.
FacetiousPersona
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There are many talented singers entering the entertainment industry. Not every one is recognized.
There are many talented singers entering the entertainment industry. Not every one is recognized.
feckn_eejit
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Nice to hear you're capable of being glad :P
Nice to hear you're capable of being glad :P
FacetiousPersona
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In actuality, I'm indifferent and would not care if it had done either.
feckn_eejit
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Good save.
Good save.
FacetiousPersona
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You want me to lie and feign care as you do with empathy towards clients?
You want me to lie and feign care as you do with empathy towards clients?
feckn_eejit
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Well played but the key difference here is the lack of monetary exchange.
Well played but the key difference here is the lack of monetary exchange.
FacetiousPersona
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What do you think could replace money here?
What do you think could replace money here?
feckn_eejit
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Here as in this forum in general or in the context of this particular interaction specifically?
Here as in this forum in general or in the context of this particular interaction specifically?
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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Simply "Here" does not answer my question specifically, as it could be interpreted to represent either of the options I put forth...
Simply "Here" does not answer my question specifically, as it could be interpreted to represent either of the options I put forth...
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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That clears it right up..........................
That clears it right up..........................
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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Either you're seriously fucking with me or this is a hilarious example of two Ps failing to communicate using the same version of English.....I suspect the former... mostly because I know myself to be generally gullible.
Either you're seriously fucking with me or this is a hilarious example of two Ps failing to communicate using the same version of English.....I suspect the former... mostly because I know myself to be generally gullible.
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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"Keep digging, Watson!"
I'd call you Holmes from now on but I'm not sure your head would be able to contain your ego, and I wouldn't want to see your skull burst.
"Keep digging, Watson!"
I'd call you Holmes from now on but I'm not sure your head would be able to contain your ego, and I wouldn't want to see your skull burst.
FacetiousPersona
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I'd not feel very proud of being referred to as Sherlock.
"Keep digging, Watson!"
I'd call you Holmes from now on but I'm not sure your head would be able to contain your ego, and I wouldn't want to see your skull burst.
I'd not feel very proud of being referred to as Sherlock.
feckn_eejit
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Are you one of the nicest minds in non-fiction?
Are you one of the nicest minds in non-fiction?
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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Then isn't it strangely appropriate?
Then isn't it strangely appropriate?
FacetiousPersona
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No. Sherlock is not 'very far from it'. He is a great mind, but not one of the best.
Then isn't it strangely appropriate?
No. Sherlock is not 'very far from it'. He is a great mind, but not one of the best.
feckn_eejit
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Okay, I see what you're getting at. For example, Voltaire > Holmes > You > Beavis & Butthead?
Okay, I see what you're getting at. For example, Voltaire > Holmes > You > Beavis & Butthead?
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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Not that it is of great importance, but do you suppose I slot in before or after B&B? Just morbidly curious as to your insight.
Not that it is of great importance, but do you suppose I slot in before or after B&B? Just morbidly curious as to your insight.
FacetiousPersona
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I'll be next to B&B. You choose the people for the slots ahead and behind. Perhaps Mr. Bean behind B&B.
I'll be next to B&B. You choose the people for the slots ahead and behind. Perhaps Mr. Bean behind B&B.
feckn_eejit
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Probaby exactly where they'd prefer you...
Good suggestion. Now the question that while we have established you are > B&B, am I on the other side of them?
FacetiousPersona
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feckn_eejit
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No trying to blow sunshine up your arse but based on our interactions thus far I would be hesitant to slot myself in above you... at the same time I would like to believe I would slot in above B&B but that would deprive you of your space next to them...
No trying to blow sunshine up your arse but based on our interactions thus far I would be hesitant to slot myself in above you... at the same time I would like to believe I would slot in above B&B but that would deprive you of your space next to them...
FacetiousPersona
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B&B are comical geniuses. This certainly requires intelligence. [not fully serious]
B&B are comical geniuses. This certainly requires intelligence. [not fully serious]
feckn_eejit
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Mike Judge is pretty clearly not a complete moron, unlike a selection of the spawn of his creativity...
Mike Judge is pretty clearly not a complete moron, unlike a selection of the spawn of his creativity...
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