[08:47] http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/523651724/legend-of-iya [08:54] ah I love seeing GM games getting good press [08:54] without GM we wouldn't have Hotline Miami or Spelunky [11:07] Anyone got an invite for medium? [11:55] Or know someone who does? It is turning out to be one of the hottest and most exclusive of the new blogging platforms [12:06] I'm not too fond of reading material at medium.com [12:08] why? [12:09] I think it's the blandness. I don't know Who's talking to me [12:09] Also, that kudos thing makes me rage [12:09] *starts to hover over* what's this? Thanks for kudos!!! Wait, what? [12:26] The hell is medium.com? [12:32] ^^ [12:32] I did end up going to the site and it isn't that great lol [12:32] Just yet another blogging platform. [12:36] Yeah, it really is [12:39] A bit hipster too [12:39] Reminds me of http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnonolan/ghost-just-a-blogging-platform as well [12:40] BlueMax: huh, thought I was reading #gmc for a moment [12:40] lol [12:41] oh shush, laughing stock of defcon :P [12:41] hahaha [12:41] oh man [12:41] comedy gold [12:42] Did I miss something? :( [12:42] you found out who this was yet joepie91 ? [12:43] nope [12:43] brayden: some people believing they talked to me at Defcon [12:43] so one of my g4 videos got reviewed [12:43] only one slight problem [12:43] I wasn't... actually at Defcon [12:43] lol [12:43] oh dear [12:43] so a few people got trolled good, it seems :) [12:43] it's quite amusing really [12:50] "I was there in spirit!" [12:52] mmmh, spirits [13:55] Was there a period when I was joinspamming? [13:55] Like, in the last 12 hours? [13:57] http://www.coding2learn.org/blog/2013/07/29/kids-cant-use-computers/ [13:58] http://www.coding2learn.org/blog/2013/07/29/kids-cant-use-computers/ [13:58] Can you tell me how to reticulate splines using a hexagonal decode system so that I can build a GUI in VisualBasic and track an IP Address [13:59] I love that article, most of the HN crowd dismiss it with nit picking but it is reality [13:59] Sure, just spread peanut butter into the internet vent ports [13:59] Make sure it's evenly applied [14:00] See the thing I never understand is these mouth breathers need computer help and cannot understand that the person helping is probably smarter than them [14:00] Or at least has done the routine enough [14:01] Like anything else that can be learned we can imprint a certain level of ability onto people via repetition [14:02] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_stages_of_competence#The_four_stages [14:04] I personally believe the school system is not imparting enough computer competence onto the students. Most kids who grew up with the internet already out there and they cannot work a spreadsheet or do any sort of system admin on the devices they own. Here comes another car analogy [14:05] You buy a car and you can maintain it yourself or pay someone to do it. [14:05] It is known that cars need maintenance. [14:06] The computer is so twisted that when a computer starts to break down, people just go buy a new one. The concept of having to maintain your computer because the world changes is lost [14:07] so these skills get ignored by the masses and they turn around and treat computer people as base servicemen like a car mechanic. While some computer work on the hardware and software side is simple rote over and over again, it changes quickly after that point [14:07] tl;dr: Treat your computer people well [14:11] what shock me most is that people dont want to learn [14:11] like, they actively refuse how to learn, even the simple thing [14:11] doesn't shock me [14:11] people are ignorant :/ [14:12] the on/off wi-fi switch, for example [14:12] Yeah people do not want to learn because they are not used to learning [14:12] Your mind is a muscle, you keep learning things and learning stuff is easy [14:12] I had to "fix" it for the same people multiple times [14:12] the first time, no problem, but the second, shouldnt they remember it? [14:12] like, they actively refuse how to learn, even the simple thing [14:12] this [14:12] yes [14:13] I've found a way around that... ish [14:13] when people (ie. parents) tell me "I don't know how to this and that" [14:13] I basically just echo back their questions [14:13] in slightly different wording so they don't recognize it as their own question [14:13] and wait for them to answer them [14:13] and then go "see? you knew all along" [14:14] there's some inexplicably fear in people to just try and click shit and see what happens [14:14] inexplicable * [14:14] fucking hackers man, damn viruses all up in our gibson [14:14] rofl [14:15] joepie91 yeah, people dont even try [14:15] joepie91: Please, don't use "this" to blasp out your agreement of things. All the text you produced around "this" is a much better "this!". [14:15] So I somehow managed to knock an entire VPS node offline for 12 hours by making 6000 concurrent connections.. [14:16] joepie91, I think it is narcissism. They don't want to take the risk and fuck up because then they have to admin to someone else that they do not know how to fix it. Ego protection [14:16] GLaDOS: Nice [14:16] ersi: I don't even know how I made the 6k connections [14:16] Breaking stuff is fun! [14:17] They won't reply to my support tickeeeeeet [14:17] is there going to be an encore performance GLaDOS ? [14:17] Become a Software Tester. Breaking stuff is fun! [14:17] Once I get another VPS somewhere else, sure. [14:17] I have one on another node as well. Set Discourse up on it today. [14:18] ersi++ [14:18] oooh [14:18] how was that [14:19] http://hastebin.com/galiyisace.md [14:19] The support guy did a whole sort for me as well! [14:23] that article is fascinating- the coding2learn one [14:24] I have personally seen every scenario he mentions from working for the state and doing volunteer work at conferences and events [14:24] I wish I was so lucky to only get those types of issues [14:25] I see a surprising amount of issues that seem simple, but are most definitely not [14:28] I feel sad that I only know 2 or 3 people that know how to answer that question (the difference between internet, www, etc) [14:36] the HN comments about the article make me weep for humanity [14:37] I don't doubt that the comments suck a lot [14:38] HN needs real moderation [14:38] but it will never have it [14:38] but what does "real" moderation look like? and if the community isn't behind it, how can it ever be effective? [14:39] good moderation has to be built in from the start, trying to tack it onto a community later always causes crazy shit to happen [14:39] omf_: moderating away things doesn't make the opinions or ideas go away [14:39] changing the culture of a site is really hard [14:40] the point is, is changing the culture desirable in the first place [14:40] will the culture not just go elsewhere where it is welcomed? [14:52] yeah that is the nature of the internet. HN probably won't change, something new has to come along that starts out with a better cultural framework [14:53] its like the whole code of conduct thing going on at a bunch of conferences. A CoC is a guideline for handling bad behavior when it happens, it is not going to prevent bad behavior. People are not self aware enough to go "Hey I got this thing I do that they are not going to like, better not go." [14:54] We're lucky if people even read the CoC [14:55] HN is better than slashdot in the sense that there aren't constant hitler jokes and off color humor every 3 comments [14:56] but HN still has personal attacks on authors and other comments and people play it off because it was an "enlightened" observation [14:57] I believe in the "Don't read comments" movement but part of the value of HN itself is fun facts and programs people talk about in the comments [14:57] I never youtube comments, or comments on the news [15:02] Its like people using the comments to micro blog where the news item is the subject matter [15:07] I never take the comments very seriously, I just look for gems. [15:10] youtube comments depend hugely on the video and the audience [15:13] Hah, youtube and comments [15:13] Good one. [15:14] frontpage youtube stuff is virtually guaranteed to have the famous youtube comment quality [15:14] but as you move off the frontpage, comment quality does improve [15:14] .. no. [15:15] I don't think you realize what you are saying- you're saying that comments on youtube videos are universally pointless and stupid [15:16] I do realise exactly what I was trying to convey. And it seems like you just did, as well. :) [15:17] In general, most, which approaches "all" comments on YouTube are pointless and most often completely silly. There is of course a few small exceptions. But in general, it's not worth even looking at the comment field. [15:20] it depends on how big and who the audience for the videos is- if your audience is "mainstream", comments will suck. The further off the "mainstream" you go, the better the comments generally will be. [15:48] I've seen some great science-y videos with silly low viewcounts turn into good discussion in the comments [15:48] scared the shit out of me when I saw it [15:49] All the videos I watch seem to have have Breaking Bad characters commenting and making stupid referneces. [15:49] *references. [15:51] Aranje: "YouTube has become sentient!" [15:58] and it's unevenly distributed etc [16:07] *achievement unlocked* My whole house smells like fresh bacon [16:18] http://regexcrossword.com/ [16:26] omf_: You started smoking bacon at home? [16:27] yep [16:27] hot [16:27] bacon is just so versatile [16:28] A friend just threw a 14lbs pork shoulder on his smoker covered in mustard sauce [16:28] He has smoked a new meat each week all summer [16:28] how do I live closer to you [16:28] :3 [16:28] Last week was a 6.6lbs roundtip [16:29] * Aranje will stick with shoulder roast [16:30] that smoked honey smell just lingers “ヽ(´▽｀)ノ” [16:30] :> [16:36] Any one else a cast iron cook? I gotta clean up this one pan and I am thinking of trying out the heated oil and salt method [16:48] 14lb o_O [16:49] me and my friend built a ugly drum smoker [16:49] we smoked a few things on it. [16:49] good times [16:49] tho the pork we did last week could of done with a bit longer D: [16:52] love me some cast iron [16:53] SmileyG, you get a tape worm? [16:53] cookware material of the gods [16:54] omf_: hahah no, but it was slightly tough. [16:54] very slightly (didn't pull very well, so he just sliced it)/. [16:57] Aranje, two of the pans I got are passed down. Older than me by a few decades [16:57] the best kind [16:57] My mother didn't like cast iron but she was a terrible cook [16:57] That's something I'm going to be doing this decade [16:58] so I have pans to pass [16:58] So I only have two pans to get and they used to have more [16:58] I bought a large flat pan for pancakes and a dutch oven for pasta [16:58] and I use neither now since I cut both of those out of my diet a while back [16:59] my first purchase will be a 9 inch fry pan [16:59] I need to go yardsaling [17:00] yeah I am browsing craigslist right now [17:02] I still need to get a cast iron tea kettle [17:04] these are things I don't have D: [17:04] i have a cast iron skillet, a small one [17:06] Cast iron is so good you only need 3-4 pieces total and you can cook anything [17:07] You can kill zombies with them too [17:08] I do not need to buy pots and pans ever again [17:58] omf_: cast iron rocks [17:58] We got a pan that's been passed down as well [17:59] It just makes things so easy. I tried a bunch of the "normal" pots and pans they sell in stores and I was always disappointed [18:00] The only downside I see to cast iron is the weight [18:00] They work "alright".. but not for very long [18:00] yeah stuff breaks too easy [18:00] usually scrape the bottom of the pan and then they're pretty much done [18:00] I take my cast iron camping and leave it out in the snow [18:00] rock solid [18:00] all you need to do is to grease them occationally [18:01] yep [18:01] The only non-cast iron pan I got left is a little sauce pan [18:01] though, cast iron pans aren't all that fun when they're brand-new [18:01] needs a lot of greasing in to be nice [18:04] LARD [18:08] :D [18:08] i like stainless steel. :/ [18:09] screw the non-stick stuff, nothing sticks to stainless steel forever. [19:23] so i'm starting to upload the blaze highlights [19:23] now your going to be getting stuff that is public [19:24] first item for example: https://archive.org/details/gbtv_18164343_1200K [20:24] you will find the The Blaze Highlights here: https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22The+BlazeTV+Highlights%22