Thread Killer Champions: Franzbear & Moonbear

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The discussion revolves around the humorous concept of "thread killers" on a forum, where participants analyze who tends to end conversations with their posts. The top offenders identified include franznietzsche, Moonbear, and tribdog, with a playful tone suggesting a competition for the title of "thread killer." Participants debate the validity of counting last posts as a measure of thread-killing ability, arguing that it should be adjusted based on the total number of posts each user has made. The conversation shifts into a light-hearted narrative, likening thread-killing to a horror movie scenario, with participants playfully accusing each other of sabotaging discussions and attempting to "steal" the thread. The banter includes references to fictional scenarios involving dramatic rescues and humorous characterizations, maintaining a light and comedic atmosphere throughout.
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Huckleberry said:
Wow, somebody actually read my navy stories? I thought I wrote those when nobody was looking. I'll be more careful next time.
LOL! Yep. See, had you read the entire thread, you'd realize I was paying attention because I had spent several pages hanging out on the docks in a short skirt while flirting with sailors to get their protection while I kidnapped the thread (yeah, that was the only reason). :biggrin:

Hmm, how expensive are digital cameras? I've been wanting one for a long time. They are so useful. I can take as many pictures as I want and not have to be embarrassed by going to the photo shop to develop them.
There is that big reason. And you can just delete the ones you don't like, so you can go crazy taking pictures without having to worry about wasting film. There's a whole range of cameras of different qualities and price ranges. I'm not an expert on picking them, but there are plenty of geeks around here who will be happy to tell you everything they know about digital cameras to find one you'll like in the price range you're willing to pay.
 
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Moonbear said:
There's a whole range of cameras of different qualities and price ranges.
Mine came with a Lexmark printer for $150CDN. It's pretty decent, really. Takes short movies, has a timer and zoom, and can be used as a web-cam. There's a slot for some kind of memory card, but I don't have one.
 
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How would I go about doing that? Should I start a general thread about selecting a digital camera for purchase?

$150 I can afford that. Are the pictures decent quality? Your avatar isn't much of an indicator.
 
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Danger said:
Sorry. I thought that you referred to the bartender at the 'Tiki' bar. (Incidentally, is that the real name, or just the drunk way of saying 'Sticky'?)

I hope it's only sticky from spilled drinks!
 
  • #3,425
Huckleberry said:
How would I go about doing that? Should I start a general thread about selecting a digital camera for purchase?

Yep. You could post it here in GD or over in the technology subforum. Probably more suited for GD though.
 
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Huckleberry said:
How would I go about doing that? Should I start a general thread about selecting a digital camera for purchase?
I'm not at all sure about this, but I think I saw one either here or in GP when I first started hanging around here. Maybe the search feature can find it?

Huckleberry said:
$150 I can afford that. Are the pictures decent quality? Your avatar isn't much of an indicator.
That was in our money, so probably about $120 or so in yours. You can even get little keychain dudes, but they don't have an LCD display or any other features. I don't know what it would be for mine without the printer; they were a bundled deal at Canadian Tire. It's a Vivitar (appropriate for making avatars).
For a better indication, the real picture in the Members Photos thread (yeah, I finally posted one) was taken with it. I tweaked the brightness and contrast in Photoshop, though, because it was taken without a flash in a half-shaded area. (And no laughing at the picture, dammit.)
 
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Danger said:
(And no laughing at the picture, dammit.)
Would I do something like that? :devil:
Well, yes I would, but not without giving you something to laugh at.

I'm not going to make a thread. I'll just ask some people and maybe do a little web surfing. I was down at the shopping areas today too buying some books. (I miss those good independent book stores) I wish I had thought about it then. I might go back this weekend sometime. We'll see.
 
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Huckleberry said:
Would I do something like that? :devil:
Well, yes I would, but not without giving you something to laugh at.
Don't go out of your way; I'll find something.
Keep in mind the option of getting a camera phone, as well. Quality-wise, they seem to be as good as a low-mid range standard camera. (ie: better than mine, which is only 2.0 megapixels; I think that 3 or 4 is standard now)
 
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Huckleberry said:
How would I go about doing that? Should I start a general thread about selecting a digital camera for purchase?

$150 I can afford that. Are the pictures decent quality? Your avatar isn't much of an indicator.
Huckleberry, get a webcam. They start at $49. My avatars (my real pictures, not Zorak) were taken with webcams. I bought a new one at Christmas for $99
 
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Evo said:
Huckleberry, get a webcam. They start at $49. My avatars (my real pictures, not Zorak) were taken with webcams. I bought a new one at Christmas for $99
They're okay for this situation, but not terribly convenient for holiday photos or parties. :-p
 
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Danger said:
They're okay for this situation, but not terribly convenient for holiday photos or parties. :-p
I also have a couple of digital cameras, but they're expensive.
 
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Evo said:
I also have a couple of digital cameras, but they're expensive.
So you're into photography, eh? :wink: :wink: :nudge: :nudge: :say no more:
 
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Danger said:
So you're into photography, eh? :wink: :wink: :nudge: :nudge: :say no more:


A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, eh squire?
 
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I'm starting to look into digital cameras myself. I already have one, so it's not a priority. The one I have was bought for me as a gift, and was good at the time it was bought, but now I want to upgrade to one that's smaller and lighter and better quality and hopefully that doesn't eat batteries the way the one I have does (actually, that's the big thing I'm looking for, something that I can travel with without needing to lug around a pack of batteries too; yeah, it just uses regular batteries, and sucks the life out of them like nothing).

Anyway, good afternoon little franzbear. Mommy has to go play in the lab with sharp knives today. Wanna come along? I'll let you play with the knives too if you'd like. Wait, I'll even get my camera. Wouldn't it be fun to take a few pictures of you posed with the blade to your throat? Here, stand up on this wobbly chair with wheels while you pose for the camera so I can get a good shot under the lights.
 
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hey Moonbear can u take a pic of your lab, I seriously would like to see that
 
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DocToxyn said:
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, eh squire?
You're losing points DocToxyn, first you're going to charge me for the Highlander and crab legs, now you're calling me a blind bat?
 
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ehehe.. trouble in paradise
 
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Evo said:
You're losing points DocToxyn, first you're going to charge me for the Highlander and crab legs, now you're calling me a blind bat?

There, there, Evo, it's alright. You must know that the "blind bat" quote was from Monty Python and it was directed more towards Danger than anyone else. And as far as the "charge" for the pic, we never discussed what compensation was required... :bugeye: :devil: :-p ... o:) .

Will it make you feel better if I post the full frontal shot of my tattoo?
 
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Evo said:
Highlander and crab legs:

Don't they serve that at Red Lobster?

[in my best Homer Simpson voice] MMMmmm...Highlander and crab legs...gggaaaaahhhhhh...*drool*...
 
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DocToxyn said:
There, there, Evo, it's alright. You must know that the "blind bat" quote was from Monty Python and it was directed more towards Danger than anyone else.
oh, ok.

And as far as the "charge" for the pic, we never discussed what compensation was required... :bugeye: :devil: :-p ... o:) .
Oh my. :blushing:

Will it make you feel better if I post the full frontal shot of my tattoo?
Ooooh, I do believe that might help. :-p
 
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DocToxyn said:
Will it make you feel better if I post the full frontal shot of my tattoo?
Will you serve any food with that? :-p
 
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DocToxyn said:
Will it make you feel better if I post the full frontal shot of my tattoo?

Ooh, DocToxyn's going to show off his turtle! :biggrin: Just name the price. :!) :!)
 
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Moonbear said:
Ooh, DocToxyn's going to show off his turtle!
Is that what they call it nowdays? "Hey there, want to see my turtle?" :biggrin:
 
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Evo said:
Is that what they call it nowdays? "Hey there, want to see my turtle?" :biggrin:

Perhaps only the ones that wear a turtleneck?? :-p
 
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I notice that in the area where I can check my post count in any given thread that some of the envelopes are blue and some are red. I can't see any pattern to why they are different colors, and there doesn't seem to be an explanation anywhere. Why the difference?
 
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Huckleberry said:
I notice that in the area where I can check my post count in any given thread that some of the envelopes are blue and some are red. I can't see any pattern to why they are different colors, and there doesn't seem to be an explanation anywhere. Why the difference?
The "red" envelopes signify a "hot" thread, one that reaches 500 views. There was a guide that explained this at the bottom of the home page, but I don't see it.
 
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SOS2008 said:
Will you serve any food with that? :-p

Eye candy! :biggrin:
 
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Hmm, anyone know of a good how to for snapping fingers? I am trying to learn how to snap my fingers.
 
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Bring your thumb against your ring finger so that it is pressing at the middle of the tip of the ring finger, just before the fat on the very tip, at an angle of around 45 degrees. Increase the pressure between the thumb and the ring finger, then let the thumb suddenly slip to the right and slap against the middle finger. Repeat the process on the middle finger, so you get two snaps per pass of the thumb. You can also try it on the little finger but that is very quiet, at least on my hands.
 
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Well that did not immediately work, but it may with some practice.
 
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