The movie theater
In my view, the theater needs a lot of improvements. Why do people just pay an arm and leg for tickets prices and food? Also it annoys me a lot to hear constant munching on popcorn and the noise of wrappers during a movie. Are people that addicted to eating? I remember several studies that proved people eat more when they are watching something on television, and at the theater. They just keep shoveling the food in their mouths, and don't even realize it! My advice to prevent this: eat before you go to the movies. This saves you money, and makes you less annoying in the first place. The movie theaters don't need to make your money from their overpriced food.
Random Thoughts #5
I've been sick since Sunday. My nose is stuffed up, I have a headache and a sore throat. I've been taking nasal spray, and some pills. However they haven't done much yet. It's just a cold I believe, but it's annoying. I can't seem to even stay awake for long. Then when I do sleep, it's for a long time.
A warning to people that buy used books: look inside the book more. Many stores sell used books that have pen marks, ripped pages and even stickers stuck inside. I find this a horrible resale practice. The store should take the time to clean the book up more, otherwise sell it for cheaper.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wikipedia, IRC and internet language
Wikipedia
I've mentioned this in my blog before, and it's time I brought it up again. Why are people so obsessed with articles on Wikipedia at times? It's not just vandals, it's regular editors that are too involved with an article. To the point, that it's controlling and they act like they own the article. Settle down people, it's a website where everyone can edit! Also, at times people don't even pay attention. I've gotten several messages from people that obviously didn't read all the comments posted. READ CLOSELY! It's not hard to do. Then there is the anti-deletionists. I'm fine when they have a point and actually know policies. But this one editor doesn't read policies, and chooses to ignore many of the ones he thinks he's read completely. His excuse of "Wikipedia isn't paper" is one of the lamest things he posts in many deletion debates. Apparently in real life, he is a teacher. If that's true, his students are learning the wrong things. Lastly: I got harassed and yelled at for a busy tag. Yes, you heard right.. a busy tag?! I was called a liar, because I wasn't away non-stop when the tag is on my talk page. The kid didn't understand the purpose of the tag, even when myself and others explained it. If something minor as a busy tag bugs you, perhaps you shouldn't be on Wikipedia in the first place. (Note: I'm in reference to the english Wikipedia only, with these comments. I don't visit the other language Wikipedia sites.)
IRC
In case people don't know what IRC is, I'll explain it briefly before I rant about it. It's a series of chat rooms, for tech support (and other help) as well as just chatting. It's a lot better than using email most of the time. However, the idiots run wild on it. First there is the admins (also known as ops), that block you for the tiniest thing. However, when their friends do something even worse (racist comments and so on)... not a thing happens. These admins don't deserve jobs, period. However my biggest complaint about IRC: all the inactives. The IRC rooms (for Wikipedia and several others) are packed with people, however only a small percent actually chats. People need to stop wasting energy and turn off their computers when they aren't using them. At times the rooms are in full and can't be entered, due to the inactives. (Note: this is for the regular IRC, not any seperate ones that are around.)
Internet language
Why have people turned typing into a thing of laziness? Exhibit A: okay was demoted to ok, then it's demoted to just the letter k (in many cases). Is it that hard to type four letters?! I'm fine with ok usually, however just the k (over and over as responses) usually gives me the impression the person isn't even paying attention. Some other examples:
lol: it means laugh out loud, but the way it's used now... it seems to be just chat filler most of the time. Just type haha if it's funny, otherwise DON'T post lol at all.
BRB: be right back. This one is fine with me.
Owned: this is probably the most overused thing that is said during/after online games. The word is stupid, and needs to just go. The same thing goes for "pwned" which is just a different way to say owned, and apparently it means the "owning" was a lot bigger.
Random Thoughts #4
Why do people ramble in chats at times? This week (as one example): I've heard detail by detail of some guy's dad playing a video game. Am I supposed to care? This might sound rude, but I simply don't need to know every detail.
Is it even necessary to buy video games anymore? Many people brag they beat the game only weeks (or even less) since they bought it. Why waste $50 (or in many cases: money from your parents, because you don't have a job), when you can rent for a lot less? Then there is the spoilers (key events in the game), that are said... even when you do NOT want to hear them. I shouldn't have to wait until I beat the game to visit boards/chats about it. I also don't think I need to avoid every chat and message board just because of everyone else's ignorance on the matter.
People complain about inactivity on message boards too much. Why can't they just be bold, and help the matter out? They whine because there is no good topics to post in. However, they can easily make one if they wanted. If they can't, perhaps they shouldn't be on the message board in the first place. It's like going to a baseball game: it's hard to catch a foul ball, unless you actually try to get it.
I've mentioned this in my blog before, and it's time I brought it up again. Why are people so obsessed with articles on Wikipedia at times? It's not just vandals, it's regular editors that are too involved with an article. To the point, that it's controlling and they act like they own the article. Settle down people, it's a website where everyone can edit! Also, at times people don't even pay attention. I've gotten several messages from people that obviously didn't read all the comments posted. READ CLOSELY! It's not hard to do. Then there is the anti-deletionists. I'm fine when they have a point and actually know policies. But this one editor doesn't read policies, and chooses to ignore many of the ones he thinks he's read completely. His excuse of "Wikipedia isn't paper" is one of the lamest things he posts in many deletion debates. Apparently in real life, he is a teacher. If that's true, his students are learning the wrong things. Lastly: I got harassed and yelled at for a busy tag. Yes, you heard right.. a busy tag?! I was called a liar, because I wasn't away non-stop when the tag is on my talk page. The kid didn't understand the purpose of the tag, even when myself and others explained it. If something minor as a busy tag bugs you, perhaps you shouldn't be on Wikipedia in the first place. (Note: I'm in reference to the english Wikipedia only, with these comments. I don't visit the other language Wikipedia sites.)
IRC
In case people don't know what IRC is, I'll explain it briefly before I rant about it. It's a series of chat rooms, for tech support (and other help) as well as just chatting. It's a lot better than using email most of the time. However, the idiots run wild on it. First there is the admins (also known as ops), that block you for the tiniest thing. However, when their friends do something even worse (racist comments and so on)... not a thing happens. These admins don't deserve jobs, period. However my biggest complaint about IRC: all the inactives. The IRC rooms (for Wikipedia and several others) are packed with people, however only a small percent actually chats. People need to stop wasting energy and turn off their computers when they aren't using them. At times the rooms are in full and can't be entered, due to the inactives. (Note: this is for the regular IRC, not any seperate ones that are around.)
Internet language
Why have people turned typing into a thing of laziness? Exhibit A: okay was demoted to ok, then it's demoted to just the letter k (in many cases). Is it that hard to type four letters?! I'm fine with ok usually, however just the k (over and over as responses) usually gives me the impression the person isn't even paying attention. Some other examples:
lol: it means laugh out loud, but the way it's used now... it seems to be just chat filler most of the time. Just type haha if it's funny, otherwise DON'T post lol at all.
BRB: be right back. This one is fine with me.
Owned: this is probably the most overused thing that is said during/after online games. The word is stupid, and needs to just go. The same thing goes for "pwned" which is just a different way to say owned, and apparently it means the "owning" was a lot bigger.
Random Thoughts #4
Why do people ramble in chats at times? This week (as one example): I've heard detail by detail of some guy's dad playing a video game. Am I supposed to care? This might sound rude, but I simply don't need to know every detail.
Is it even necessary to buy video games anymore? Many people brag they beat the game only weeks (or even less) since they bought it. Why waste $50 (or in many cases: money from your parents, because you don't have a job), when you can rent for a lot less? Then there is the spoilers (key events in the game), that are said... even when you do NOT want to hear them. I shouldn't have to wait until I beat the game to visit boards/chats about it. I also don't think I need to avoid every chat and message board just because of everyone else's ignorance on the matter.
People complain about inactivity on message boards too much. Why can't they just be bold, and help the matter out? They whine because there is no good topics to post in. However, they can easily make one if they wanted. If they can't, perhaps they shouldn't be on the message board in the first place. It's like going to a baseball game: it's hard to catch a foul ball, unless you actually try to get it.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Recent events
I haven't posted here for a while. No I didn't go missing, I just wasn't in the mood to post. Here's a few things that I've done since then, plus a new random thoughts.
Wrestling (March)
I went to the WWE show in March and got a lot of great photos. The only downsides were the table didn't break during the main event, and I had to walk a bit to get into the building. Parking was a pain.
Jeopardy (April)
I went to a Jeopardy taping in April, and it was pretty fun. They taped three thows which aired in May. I watched the shows, but wasn't on camera from what I saw.
May
Wrestling (March)
I went to the WWE show in March and got a lot of great photos. The only downsides were the table didn't break during the main event, and I had to walk a bit to get into the building. Parking was a pain.
Jeopardy (April)
I went to a Jeopardy taping in April, and it was pretty fun. They taped three thows which aired in May. I watched the shows, but wasn't on camera from what I saw.
May
Not much to note in my life this month. I bought Mario Kart Wii and Boom Blox, both are very fun video games that I highly recommend. I've also applied for jobs a few places, but no responses yet.
Random Thoughts #3
I'm so sick of hearing about rising gas prices on the news. Yes we know it's going up! Why report each new record, every day? I'm sure you can find other things to report about, stop being so lazy. On the subject of gas prices, perhaps if people would carpool more... prices wouldn't be a big deal. The prices aren't fair, but it's not like they will magically go down anytime soon.
What is with all the crap on network television now? New replacement shows (for the regulars now in reruns), include mostly celebrity crap and game shows. I think I would take reruns or sports over most of those.
Also on the subject of celebrities, why are there so many shows focused on the lives of celebrites? There is one for the Kardashians (Kim is a "socialite" that was friends with Paris Hilton, and yet another sex tape celebrity), one for Gene Simmons, one coming out for Lindsay Lohan's sister and so on. I guess we can blame this trend on the Osbournes, Nick+Jessica and other similar shows. Stop being addicted to celebrities, then this nonsense can stop airing.
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