Little things that annoy the hell out of you

[Durandal]

Overhearing an interesting conversation you can barely hear, only to instinctively reach for a non-existent volume control

[emphatic]

When you're grown up and you figure you can spend your time at home from work alone because you have a bad cold, and all of a sudden, everyone else in the household get sick too and then it's you taking care of them instead of being left the fuck alone to recover.

[Sumez]

Man, being grown up must really suck

[Xyga]

I thought the only weakness of northern people was depression...YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE COLDPROOF.

[BulletMagnet]

All my own Scandinavian heritage has gotten me is an uninterrupted sinus infection that's lasted 25 years and counting.

[emphatic]

All my own Scandinavian heritage has gotten me is an uninterrupted sinus infection that's lasted 25 years and counting.

I have three kids, this means three times higher risk of getting infected.

[BrianC]

UPS customer service. Delivered my package to the wrong address, but says they can't do anything because the package was marked as delivered. Talked to best buy too and they say they can't talk to UPS becuase they marked by package as delivered. At least they resent it, but I'm not happy with waiting an extra week when my days off work are now (hopefully, if it was sent to the wrong address, someone will bring it over tomorrow)

[Xyga]

Like three days ago my cat jumped on my laptop keyboard and since then the speakers output has been about halved.

Haven't been able to fix it yet.

[Sumez]

Not super annoying I guess, but a minor inconvenience - people changing their forum avatars.

I'm really, really bad with names, and mostly exclusively recognise people fom their avatars. Even if I CAN recognise your name, my mind won't make the connection, and I will be unable to relate your comments, personality, or whatever to the posts you made during your previous avatar.

For the same reason I'm scared of changing my own, it feels like a new start. And I really want to go back to my old Karnov graphic

[wgogh]

Not super annoying I guess, but a minor inconvenience - people changing their forum avatars.

I'm really, really bad with names, and mostly exclusively recognise people fom their avatars. Even if I CAN recognise your name, my mind won't make the connection, and I will be unable to relate your comments, personality, or whatever to the posts you made during your previous avatar.

For the same reason I'm scared of changing my own, it feels like a new start. And I really want to go back to my old Karnov graphic

Maybe a new start would be good. Like going clear or whatever.

[MintyTheCat]

Also I'm pretty sure it's actually too tall according to the forum rules, so a mod should deal with it Knowing moderation here though, this post will never be seen and nothing will be done. Sad!

If only there was a way to contact the mods. Maybe some day such amazing technology will be invented.

Indeed, the sig is too long. Forum Rules say signatures must be a maximum of 4 lines long, including newlines. So the sig has been removed and Minty is free to create a more compact one.

No worries.

I shall edit it.

[Skykid]

Nice. Everyone throw shit at rancor, what an asshole!

[rancor]

It's a tribute to a one-sided series of arguments that occurred absolutely ages ago where rancor was the disagreeing opposition.

The real kick in the balls is that he didn't even fully quote me. It should actually say:

"Either it's not complete, the gun debate is being blown way out of proportion, or you've just illustrated the point that more guns = safer people"

But that's really not in his interest, as he's made it a habit to lie, commit fraud, falsely accuse, and be at the center of at least 3 deals gone bad around here. I still get a sensible chuckle thinking about the time he tried to convince us all that no building in Japan had a 4th floor.

Indeed numerology and connotations play a larger part in Chinese and Japanese culture - you will never find floor number four for example due to the association with death.

Minty: Gotta hand it to you on that new sig, man. You're obviously a designer / coder that knows and takes pride in his trade.

[Sumez]

Misquoting people to such an extend should really be agains the rules, too. Any statement that would actually try to argue that more guns equal safer people would have to be one of the most moronic and cringeworthy things I have ever heard - and I wouldn't want to hold that against anyone who doesn't deserve it.

[rancor]

Misquoting people to such an extend should really be agains the rules, too.

I agree. Oh, here's another gem I found where he made another false quote / accusation. It seems he makes quite a habit of this:

Lee and VGI were banned from advertising in a handful of Magazines due to poor seller conduct - it is an aside but helps to understand the character and his 'moral dynamics' shall we say.

You really are a muppet. The guy was talking about Lee Dobinson of what was Loaded Consoles. Not me, not Dreamware, not VGI. But I think you knew that.

[MintyTheCat]

[admin edit - not ok to post private messages and drag personal drama into threads]

[rancor]

[admin edit - and posting photos of people to troll them is also prohibited]

[MintyTheCat]

Misquoting people to such an extend should really be agains the rules, too.

I agree. Oh, here's another gem I found where he made another false quote / accusation. It seems he makes quite a habit of this:

Lee and VGI were banned from advertising in a handful of Magazines due to poor seller conduct - it is an aside but helps to understand the character and his 'moral dynamics' shall we say.

You really are a muppet. The guy was talking about Lee Dobinson of what was Loaded Consoles. Not me, not Dreamware, not VGI. But I think you knew that.

But not false, check the say Mean Machines the UK magazine from back in the early 90s. You will find Lee appear for Dreamware but not VGI, then have a look why that is.

I most certainly have not misquoted that glorious PM you wrote, Rancor.

[MintyTheCat]

I won the Auction but I shall not be paying for it.

Please continue. Lee had it coming after what was it 7 years of keeping my cash.

*Edit: plus, if you are trying to find really bad/embarrassing photos of me - try to find that one of me at the Goth club or the one with the Swedes - I cannot find them myself but let me know if you find them - cheers, Rancy.

[Skykid]

And again, with your moral dynamics and GIfs.

Your words, Rancor - not mine.

Message subject: Re: Wondering about Chinese "tropes"
From: rancor
Sent: Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:03 pm
To: MintyTheCat
Message

This has nothing to do with guns. I couldn't care less what you think of that subject as your opinion has as much effect on me as a mosquito fart in a hurricane. You're the one that seemingly can't "let it go" with your out-of-context quote from me as your sig.
This is because in multiple threads you come off as a petulant child here to educate and enlighten the shmups forum as to all that is right and true (from your point of view). If I were to guess your background it would either be that as:

A) An only child that was told by your mother and father that your opinion is the most valid and correct of your peers. You spoke to adults as an equal when you were precocious ~9 year old, and everyone hated you and your parents for it.

B) A severely neglected child that had to fight for every bit of attention from parents and peers that couldn't care less what you were doing or saying.

Either way, it now shows in your forum posts where you crow about how educated and well-read you are - Oh - and you made that great move across the channel from UK to Germany! How brave of you! What is that? 75 miles from home? Bravo! You're also an electrical engineer that dabbles in programming, and you read philosophy in your spare time. How do I know all of this? Because you CONSTANTLY TELL EVERYONE. Deeds, not words chap. Let's see a little less talk, and more action. Do you actually accomplish anything, or is it all about the braggadocio? I have no doubt that this affects you in real life as well, and please take this advice to not constantly TELL everyone how awesome you are. Show them. Bust out some of your hot-shit programming to show the forum. Design something useful using your infinite knowledge of EE. All I see is talk from you about all of your skills. Prove it.
Anyhow, despite being so "educated" and "enlightened" you come up with some of the most bat-shit crazy ideas actively talk down to anyone that may disagree with you, or have a different opinion. In short, you're a jerk with aspergers! You've made multiple people here not only question your sanity with your wild, inane, and usually factually incorrect posts, but openly despise you. Seriously! Just drop by #shmups some day and see what people say about you when your name is brought up. Which is fine - I realize that shmups forum does not equal real life. I certainly don't let anything here affect me. I've made several great friends in real life here, but the moment I start PM'ing strangers about how they've "wronged" me, I know it's time to get away from the computer for a bit. (that's you, by the way - Not even in the heady days of 2009 when I had disagreements with Elixir did he ever PM me.)
Now tell me - did you honestly think that no buildings in Japan had a 4th floor? Why would anyone believe that? Now you're going to double-down and say that there's no room 43 in maternity wards? I can't wait to disprove this one with photographic evidence on July 9th when I visit my local hospital for a check-up!

Look - I get it.. You're an over educated blow-hard that feels the need to be correct and show your knowledge in every situation - no matter how little actual knowledge you have on the issue. I'm sure you thrive in the thrill of the moment - showing all your superior intellect / knowledge on a subject, and fear the future someone may be wise to your bullshit. You're like a pathological liar, but with faux-intellectualism! That's fine - but expect to get called out on it.

Don't write back - PM's will unread. You'll know this, because over there on the left <---- your "outbox" will be at (1). Your PM will remain until I hit a full inbox (200 messages - about 2 weeks for me) and it will automatically go to the trash. Unread. - I have no desire to continue this privately. I want to perhaps tell you what others think, but are too polite to say. I have no doubt you're a mental wreck in real-life social situations - perhaps get some counseling, or see a therapist. Maybe you'll get some friends in real life if you re-examine your approach to these social situations, and not try to constantly be "right", impress everyone in the room, or have the last word on every subject. That's not how you make friends in the real world, or on forums. If you can't take any of this to heart, then I want to show the public what a fool / jackass you are with your own words. And I will be watching. Go ahead and cry to a mod about it!

Hugs + kisses

Jeff

PS - I told you this had nothing to do with guns! I've thought about this a lot, and I genuinely can't stand you!
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I'm not sure quoting this message justifies crucifying forum members in your signature. You'd first need to find people who disagree with the statements therein. Feel free to ask around (it is a forum after all).

[Sumez]

Actually that's another thing that annoys the hell out of me... presumptions about only childs.
I was an only child, and pretty much everyone I've met who were spoiled as kids had siblings, and often multiple of them.

[Xyga]

Nice. Everyone throw shit at rancor, what an asshole!

*arms poop cannon*
Ya dun goofed, rancor! nuf iz nuf! (╯°Д°）╯︵/(.□ . )

[MintyTheCat]

Well, to celebrate and I know that many of us find it hard to verbalise our true feelings I thought this was appropriate as Rancy only has a couple of my photos.
Now, keep in mind that I am no graphics whizz but it is the thought that counts - I hope you like it, Rancy

A Bromance of 'hibachi' proportions...
..Two men accepting their differences - together!
....beyond time and space and across waters!
...."from that first Japanese Kitkat that you sent to me, it was....
..then that I knew your heart's desire..."

Academy award director Rancor plays the tough man on the edge
...Raising a family one PCB at a time for it all
Minty - a rag and riches wonder from 'The Island'...

Two men, one passion, one forum, planet Earth 2017

Shmups: the best forum on planet Earth for kindling Bromances

Edit: I have removed the "Bromance image" as it was all a little bit silly.

[Sumez]

I think the mature thing to do would be to just stop this...

[MintyTheCat]

I think the mature thing to do would be to just stop this...

I agree, but only if he lets me call him Rancy from now on
It is amusing how we are meant to be 'mature' all of a sudden.

[MintyTheCat]

I'm not sure quoting this message justifies crucifying forum members in your signature.

Yes, you do appear to be missing something.

[Skykid]

I'm not sure quoting this message justifies crucifying forum members in your signature.

Yes, you do appear to be missing something.

Enlighten me.

What in the mother of fuck.

[MintyTheCat]

I'm not sure quoting this message justifies crucifying forum members in your signature.

Yes, you do appear to be missing something.

Enlighten me.

What in the mother of fuck.

Take too long but you can perhaps enlighten me:

I need a name for a library see if you can come up with something:

Must add up to 56 by the alphabet, and then 18 and then 9 for the kanji.
Can you think of anything that would 'work' for Shmups - I am stumped on the naming and no diversions with Grafx2 can assist. No worries if you cannot, it has me stumped.
The last time I had to name a library I found a name but the numbers were easier.

Glad you like it. I am shockingly poor at using graphic programs as you can see - not bad for me though but plenty of room for improvement.

[rancor]

Must add up to 56 by the alphabet, and then 18 and then 9 for the kanji.
Can you think of anything that would 'work' for Shmups - I am stumped on the naming and no diversions with Grafx2 can assist. No worries if you cannot, it has me stumped.
The last time I had to name a library I found a name but the numbers were easier.

I literally believe you are insane. I apologize for everything - this isn't worth being stabbed over. I'm sorry. You were right, I was wrong. Let's drop this now, remember to take your meds. Please don't eat me.

[Skykid]

I don't even know what we're talking about anymore