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Sonata May 30th, 2014 9:28 PM

A giant Stunfisk placed smack dab in the middle of the forums. It would be slightly transparent probably and then there would be littler solid stunfisk floating around the screen. All text is replaced with the word "Stunfisk".

Livewire May 30th, 2014 9:31 PM

We could just take the site down and have that Stunfisk BD error up for 24 hrs. 8D

Starry Windy May 30th, 2014 9:33 PM

Or maybe... Stunfisk in the avatar or sig? And make everyone literally a Stunfisk user? I think it might work. (Like how we become random Pokémon in 2 years before)

The Void May 30th, 2014 10:37 PM

or maybe change everyone's usernames to stunkfish and have the admins be overlord stunkfish or something

Hiatus May 30th, 2014 11:24 PM

Sorry for being pooper of the party, guys, but whatever happens, I'm definitely not changing my name to Stunfisk or anything related to it. ;_;

Shining Raichu May 30th, 2014 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dakota (Post 8277305)
I thought the plan was to nix the seasonal DCC in favor of shorter ones... that's why I'd killed the second to last one so early. O.o

lol I'm sure you had a plan, you just never shared it with me :P

ShadowGeralt May 31st, 2014 3:13 AM

Stunfisk is maybe the ugliest Pokemon ever. Go ahead, find uglier Pokemon. Good luck! :)

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 5:43 AM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8277821)
Sorry for the change of subject here I just need to rant so feel free to ignore.

My roommate is getting fired for not having pants that are the correct length. Yes. That is the reason on the write-up. We work at Taco Bell they just changed their policy which makes us buy the uniforms. He doesn't have money to buy pants, after his bills and garnishment he has literally no money left.

And I'm about to get fired because I requested off time to go spend time with my dad a few states away because he got diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. She called me a liar and told me no. She will be lucky if I don't hit her.

People are ♥♥♥♥in' dumb. People are ♥♥♥♥in' stupid. D:<

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 5:49 AM

At least I work in a much friendlier environment where my supervisor is able to work around our schedules should something come up.

Also, you have to buy the uniforms? Complete ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ if you ask me.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 5:51 AM

How does everyone get a job? I mean seriously, I've been trying for a year about now and I guess Illinois just sucks xD

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 7:22 AM

Yesterday I went to a job interview in black denim jeans with calves soaked in muddy water; I don't think she even noticed. On my way back I walked on the railroad tracks head on towards a train while the clouds spit, wearing my black denim jacket buttoned up and my Army combat boots and my hair wet from the rain, humming this song in my head. I have never felt better after a job interview than then. *sigh*

Not to mention I got to hang out with the other applicees and even got a free ice cream cone from a manager whose brother was applying. \o/

antemortem May 31st, 2014 7:41 AM

Funny the job that your friend needs to get money because he has none requires him to spend the money he doesn't have to buy the clothes else he can't have the job to get the money he needs to buy the pants for the job he won't have since he can't buy the pants.

What an outrageous catch twenty-two. \o/

Sonata May 31st, 2014 7:45 AM

I've been trying for almost 3 years now to get a job anywhere and I can't. I apply for 23 jobs every month. I send in my application, and then a few days later I take myself there and talk to them about my application, and then I come in a week later to make sure it's all alright, and then I never hear from them again.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 7:59 AM

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Originally Posted by O'aka XXIII (Post 8278153)
I send in my application, and then a few days later I take myself there and talk to them about my application, and then I come in a week later to make sure it's all alright, and then I never hear from them again.

This is exactly what happens to me.

OG_Haunter May 31st, 2014 8:01 AM

Well yesterday was my first day of summer vacation and next thing I know it, I was suppose to go into summer school but they didn't have enough space. That was good and bad day for me.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 8:04 AM

When I went and applied at our local Wendy's, I waited an hour and a half for the GM to take his time having a leisurely conversation with one of his managers, and when I finally got to talk to them he was very aggressive in conversation and insulted my dress on the way in and the way out, also cutting me off mid-sentence on multiple occasions with me already incredibly nervous. He also attempted to dance around the questions and expected completely wrong answers out of me and got frustrated when I didn't answer the way he wanted to. My therapist says that my potential far exceeds anything he'll ever be, and my mother says I was dressed perfect for a fast food job interview, so I ain't worried. They can kiss my ass, 'cause I don't give a damn.

Shining Raichu May 31st, 2014 9:48 AM

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Originally Posted by O'aka XXIII (Post 8278153)
I've been trying for almost 3 years now to get a job anywhere and I can't. I apply for 23 jobs every month. I send in my application, and then a few days later I take myself there and talk to them about my application, and then I come in a week later to make sure it's all alright, and then I never hear from them again.

You apply for exactly 23 jobs a month?

Aeroblast May 31st, 2014 9:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278186)
When I went and applied at our local Wendy's, I waited an hour and a half for the GM to take his time having a leisurely conversation with one of his managers, and when I finally got to talk to them he was very aggressive in conversation and insulted my dress on the way in and the way out, also cutting me off mid-sentence on multiple occasions with me already incredibly nervous. He also attempted to dance around the questions and expected completely wrong answers out of me and got frustrated when I didn't answer the way he wanted to. My therapist says that my potential far exceeds anything he'll ever be, and my mother says I was dressed perfect for a fast food job interview, so I ain't worried. They can kiss my ass, 'cause I don't give a damn.

That's what gets my nerves; people who cut me off without listening to the entire conversation.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Catholic Nun (Post 8278363)
You apply for exactly 23 jobs a month?

I was about to ask the same thing. :P

It could be an OCD habit, though. You never know. ¯\o_°/¯

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Originally Posted by Aeroblast (Post 8278369)
That's what gets my nerves; people who cut me off without listening to the entire conversation.

The man was very passive-aggressive during the whole interview. The problem I had with his sideways insults was that I was already aware and rather conscious about how I presented myself and such. <_>

Sonata May 31st, 2014 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Catholic Nun (Post 8278363)
You apply for exactly 23 jobs a month?

Yes. For the past three years there's only been 23 places that have been hiring within riding distance of me. The same 23 places. Because nobody wants to work there, but they don't want me to work there apparently.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by O'aka XXIII (Post 8278437)
they don't want me to work there apparently.

I feel the exact same, everywhere I apply that says "Help Wanted" I never get the job, they never even reply that they declined it. (except for Pizza Hut, they were nice enough to tell me)

Sonata May 31st, 2014 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hansiec (Post 8278444)
I feel the exact same, everywhere I apply that says "Help Wanted" I never get the job, they never even reply that they declined it. (except for Pizza Hut, they were nice enough to tell me)

One time, this greek place by my house said that they "had too many potential candidates for employees that they decided not to take anybody." Like. What. Seriously? Was that the best excuse they could come up with?

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 10:30 AM

One time I applied for Subway and the manager just said "don't expect to get the job because we have too many workers, look around." and it was only him and like 7 customers, and to this date I've only seen him and one other person work there.

Raine May 31st, 2014 10:56 AM

I've given up on trying to find jobs in like retail, and customer service places around the area >>;; Tried to apply to Starbucks a couple years ago, but that didn't work out \: At least now there are job opportunities around school, and I'll be heading into co-op in January!

Steven May 31st, 2014 11:24 AM

Luckily, I don't really need to look for another job too hard. My roommate already has a job lined up as a Chipotle store manager and he's going to hire me as an assistant (at another store.)

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 11:28 AM

You are then extremely lucky that you have someone like that who can just give you a job, I have to work hard and even then I don't even get a reply from anyone.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278186)
When I went and applied at our local Wendy's, I waited an hour and a half for the GM to take his time having a leisurely conversation with one of his managers, and when I finally got to talk to them he was very aggressive in conversation and insulted my dress on the way in and the way out, also cutting me off mid-sentence on multiple occasions with me already incredibly nervous. He also attempted to dance around the questions and expected completely wrong answers out of me and got frustrated when I didn't answer the way he wanted to. My therapist says that my potential far exceeds anything he'll ever be, and my mother says I was dressed perfect for a fast food job interview, so I ain't worried. They can kiss my ass, 'cause I don't give a damn.

Oh man, real world jobs are going to chew you up and spit you out if you're starting job interviews with "he didn't want the right answers". Seriously.

Steven May 31st, 2014 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8278535)
You are then extremely lucky that you have someone like that who can just give you a job, I have to work hard and even then I don't even get a reply from anyone.

eh, you're 17. It'll get easier when you turn 18/get out of school. A lot of places don't like to hire minors. Best of luck to you though!

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278558)
Oh man, real world jobs are going to chew you up and spit you out if you're starting job interviews with "he didn't want the right answers". Seriously.

When I have interviews, I like to pretend that I am Julia Roberts in a A-list movie. Because that's what interviews are..a big show. My boss always wonders why I hire the best people..it's because I don't put on the show. That's actually my first line when giving interviews.."Wow, you look really nice. I'm incredibly impressed! Just so you know though, this isn't a show anymore." Then I ask..actual relevant questions.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278589)
eh, you're 17. It'll get easier when you turn 18/get out of school. A lot of places don't like to hire minors. Best of luck to you though!



When I have interviews, I like to pretend that I am Julia Roberts in a A-list movie. Because that's what interviews are..a big show. My boss always wonders why I hire the best people..it's because I don't put on the show. That's actually my first line when giving interviews.."Wow, you look really nice. I'm incredibly impressed! Just so you know though, this isn't a show anymore." Then I ask..actual relevant questions.

I just like to be friendly. Half of how you get a job is a good culture fit - if they think you're a person that they like they'll be willing to go out of their way for you and such, think that you'll be willing to work on whatever flaws you might have, and you can talk yourself into a job when you have less experience ("I'm looking for a long-term job where I have room to grow so I'm worth training"). The job I have now, the manager likes me so he's already told me he's willing to be flexible with me on working from home vs. working in the office, and I haven't even started yet. :)

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278589)
eh, you're 17. It'll get easier when you turn 18/get out of school. A lot of places don't like to hire minors. Best of luck to you though!


As for school I just finished last week, and I'll be turning 18 in December, but I was hoping to get a summer job because everyone around me that's between 15-17 have a job because the schools around us can help you find one if you're having trouble getting a job, but I was homeschooled so I feel odd out over that. xD

Oh well, it's just more of an excuse for me to stay indoors this summer.

Steven May 31st, 2014 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8278627)
As for school I just finished last week, and I'll be turning 18 in December, but I was hoping to get a summer job because everyone around me that's between 15-17 have a job because the schools around us can help you find one if you're having trouble getting a job, but I was homeschooled so I feel odd out over that. xD

Oh well, it's just more of an excuse for me to stay indoors this summer.

I can see how people would be more willing the hire people who went to school over people who were homeschooled. There's a stigma surrounding it making people believe people who are homeschooled aren't as..socialized.

Maybe try and not bring up the fact you were homeschooled.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278641)
Maybe try and not bring up the fact you were homeschooled.

Mostly of the job applications I fill out usually have something for if you're still attending school that you must write out your school's details.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278608)
I just like to be friendly. Half of how you get a job is a good culture fit - if they think you're a person that they like they'll be willing to go out of their way for you and such, think that you'll be willing to work on whatever flaws you might have, and you can talk yourself into a job when you have less experience ("I'm looking for a long-term job where I have room to grow so I'm worth training"). The job I have now, the manager likes me so he's already told me he's willing to be flexible with me on working from home vs. working in the office, and I haven't even started yet. :)

Unfortunately everyone is not a social butterfly and many aren't as skilled in what seems to come natural to you.

Also I just came to the stunning revelation that along with the owner of the McDonald's I'm applying at being a giant ♥♥♥♥♥ (one of her managers bestowed this info in casual conversation), but every single one of her assistant managers and her GM are female, say for this one guy who looks and acts incredibly effeminate (I have a hunch he's gay). This is not looking good for me. o_p

Oryx May 31st, 2014 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278660)
Unfortunately everyone is not a social butterfly and many aren't as skilled in what seems to come natural to you.

LOL. If you think being friendly/outgoing comes naturally to me, you really don't know me at all. I almost skipped the opportunity that got me my job because I was nervous to the point of extreme nausea at going to it alone. I've walked out of buildings in tears because there was a club meeting there but it wasn't clear where it was and I was too scared to ask people if they were part of the club. And this was all within the past few years. I just worked at it.

Steven May 31st, 2014 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8278645)
Mostly of the job applications I fill out usually have something for if you're still attending school that you must write out your school's details.

A lot of hiring managers I know don't actually read the entire application. They just check relevant experience, if you have felonies, etc. Not saying you should lie, but try and find a way to say it without..actually saying it. This one girl I hired actually did this, she put her school down as "[Mother's name] Academy". I thought it was funny.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278684)
This one girl I hired actually did this, she put her school down as "[Mother's name] Academy".

I didn't know going to a forum made for Pokemon could give me some good advice about jobs. xD

Have you got any other tips?

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278670)
LOL. If you think being friendly/outgoing comes naturally to me, you really don't know me at all. I almost skipped the opportunity that got me my job because I was nervous to the point of extreme nausea at going to it alone. I've walked out of buildings in tears because there was a club meeting there but it wasn't clear where it was and I was too scared to ask people if they were part of the club. And this was all within the past few years. I just worked at it.

A lot of things come naturally to me, however personally I've always been rather socially awkward and have learned to remain quiet. You know, don't speak unless spoken to, behave cordially, show manners, be a gentleman… but I guess those qualities don't get me very far, eh? I'm also too quiet, and often don't know what to say, and walk funny, etc.

I'm not sure what you meant by those examples… I just thought that for some being smooth and socially attractive was easy, as so many other things are a given for me that it seemed sociability was just another trait. :/

Oryx May 31st, 2014 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278707)
A lot of things come naturally to me, however personally I've always been rather socially awkward and have learned to remain quiet. You know, don't speak unless spoken to, behave cordially, show manners, be a gentleman… but I guess those qualities don't get me very far, eh? I'm also too quiet, and often don't know what to say, and walk funny, etc.

I'm not sure what you meant by those examples… I just thought that for some being smooth and socially attractive was easy, as so many other things are a given for me that it seemed sociability was just another trait. :/

It's really, really rude to assume that because I do something, it must be because it comes naturally to me and not because of the effort I put forth. I worked for years at it and it's something that most everyone can do, excluding doctor-diagnosed social anxiety, it's just difficult and involves intentionally making yourself vulnerable.

Showing manners and being kind is a good thing. But if you're trying to make it in the job world, you have to learn how to put on a facade of cheerfulness and ease, because the world favors extroverts.

Steven May 31st, 2014 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8278699)
I didn't know going to a forum made for Pokemon could give me some good advice about jobs. xD

Have you got any other tips?

A lot of the forum is all grown up now!

Dress for the job you want., not the job you're applying to. Have a sense of humor and don't talk too much. Stay to the point. :)

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278733)
Dress for the job you want. Not the job you're applying to. Have a sense of humor, and don't talk too much. Stay to the point. :)

All of this is easily done, but the problem is getting passed the application part.

Steven May 31st, 2014 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8278748)
All of this is easily done, but the problem is getting passed the application part.

Are you adding things that you did while being homeschooled?

Did you volunteer anywhere? Help a parent out at one of their jobs? Any kind of job is helpful on an application/resume even if it wasn't an official one. Heck, even going around a doing peoples' lawns is good. I put that I worked at my dad's company for a little bit while in high school and that was actually a major reason I got hired.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 1:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278729)
It's really, really rude to assume that because I do something, it must be because it comes naturally to me and not because of the effort I put forth. I worked for years at it and it's something that most everyone can do, excluding doctor-diagnosed social anxiety, it's just difficult and involves intentionally making yourself vulnerable.

Presumptuous I would agree with. But rude? Umm…

Let's say I spent… five years designing an awesome ROM hack and publish it here for it to explode in popularity and become a coveted work of art. I'd actually find it polite for someone to presume such a thing about my work, wouldn't you agree? It tells me that what I'm really doing is paying off, no?

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278729)
Showing manners and being kind is a good thing. But if you're trying to make it in the job world, you have to learn how to put on a facade of cheerfulness and ease, because the world favors extroverts.

I'd much prefer to score a job where I didn't have to do that, as not only would I be holding true to myself but I wouldn't be giving my employer a false view of how I am and how I function. I've always ached at letting people down, even for the smallest of things…

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 1:03 PM

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Originally Posted by G.U.Y. (Post 8278757)
Are you adding things that you did while being homeschooled?

Did you volunteer anywhere? Help a parent out at one of their jobs? Any kind of job is helpful on an application/resume even if it wasn't an official one. Heck, even going around a doing peoples' lawns is good. I put that I worked at my dad's company for a little bit while in high school and that was actually a major reason I got hired.


Nope, there isn't really anything to add.

Nope again, and I assume that this is the major reason I don't get a job because of no experience.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 1:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278768)
Presumptuous I would agree with. But rude? Umm…

Let's say I spent… five years designing an awesome ROM hack and publish it here for it to explode in popularity and become a coveted work of art. I'd actually find it polite for someone to presume such a thing about my work, wouldn't you agree? It tells me that what I'm really doing is paying off, no?


I'd much prefer to score a job where I didn't have to do that, as not only would I be holding true to myself but I wouldn't be giving my employer a false view of how I am and function. I've always ached at letting people down, even for the smallest of things…

No, it tells me that all the work I've done is being dismissed as something I was born with and haven't had to work at. It tells me I shouldn't be proud of what I've done, because it wasn't something I've done, it's something I was just given from the start.

You don't really get to pick acting how you want on the job until you have a skill. When you're looking at entry-level fast food jobs (and even fresh-out-of-college jobs at times), there's a couple dozen people to replace you if you leave a bad impression on the manager.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 1:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278780)
No, it tells me that all the work I've done is being dismissed as something I was born with and haven't had to work at. It tells me I shouldn't be proud of what I've done, because it wasn't something I've done, it's something I was just given from the start.

I never understood how the presence of effort affects the validity of a genuine gift. By that it makes no sense to me to tie pride into that, either. >:

Oryx May 31st, 2014 1:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278790)
I never understood how the presence of effort affects the validity of a genuine gift. By that it makes no sense to me to tie pride into that, either. >:

Same reason I'm not proud to be an American - I didn't do anything to become an American, I was just born in America. If I didn't do anything to become good at surface-level interactions, it's not something I should take pride in. But if I work at something, it makes sense to take pride in it.

I'm not even convinced that talent is a thing that has a direct influence on people above the age of like 10 anyway. The people that are really good at things are those that put effort into it, it just happens that if you have a spark of initial talent people encourage you so you put in that work earlier - so a few years later when you have 500 hours of drawing experience to your classmate's 50, they say "you're so talented!!!"

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 1:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278804)
Same reason I'm not proud to be an American - I didn't do anything to become an American, I was just born in America. If I didn't do anything to become good at surface-level interactions, it's not something I should take pride in. But if I work at something, it makes sense to take pride in it.

Well, I wouldn't say being American is an accomplishment or a gift of sorts… unlike your knack for sociability or my natural gift for speech or mathematics or memorization. :V

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 1:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278838)
You're putting accomplishment and gift in the same category. This is exactly what I was talking about when I pointed out the issue with what you're saying. Accomplishments are things to be proud of; gifts are not. I mean, assuming gifts exist beyond the most basic "ability to learn" and aren't just encouraged from a young age, which I'm not granting as truth.

I don't understand why pride has any relevance in a significant and useful skill. :/

Raine May 31st, 2014 1:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278846)
I don't understand why pride has any relevance in a significant and useful skill. :/

Is this still on the topic of work? o.o Talking about your personal accomplishments shows employers what you're capable of, and often times, people from collectivist cultures downplay their individual achievements to instead focus on the project itself. In North America, because of the individualist nature of the culture, I think it's important to let people know what you've accomplished, but not in a cocky manner.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 1:41 PM

Oh Raine you got your name change! :) I thought it had too many posts or was too new or something.

Raine May 31st, 2014 1:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278870)
Oh Raine you got your name change! :) I thought it had too many posts or was too new or something.

Hehe, yes! :D Thank you for noticing~ I think the admin are getting around to all those name change requests that has been collecting the past week XD Been planning this baby since I joined actually, heh.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 1:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Raine (Post 8278892)
Hehe, yes! :D Thank you for noticing~ I think the admin are getting around to all those name change requests that has been collecting the past week XD Been planning this baby since I joined actually, heh.

IMO it does look a bit better than your old name. Then again, it follows a format I really like (short human name that identifies). :3

Nihilego May 31st, 2014 2:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Raine (Post 8278892)
Hehe, yes! :D Thank you for noticing~ I think the admin are getting around to all those name change requests that has been collecting the past week XD Been planning this baby since I joined actually, heh.

ehehe oops. it's so daunting when they build up and you're like "noooo i dont wanna ):" and it just gets worse, even though it's not that big a deal.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 2:07 PM

"The admin"

The scary, scary admin who will ban you all.

all of you

Raine May 31st, 2014 2:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8278908)
IMO it does look a bit better than your old name. Then again, it follows a format I really like (short human name that identifies). :3

I agree :P I never personally liked having a space in my username, anywhere, so it only made sense to change it -3- And it was probably confusing for some people who know my real name, but then I tell them to call me by my alias, but at the same time I had 'Vanille Sky' so it was like @[email protected]

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Originally Posted by Axton (Post 8278920)
ehehe oops. it's so daunting when they build up and you're like "noooo i dont wanna ):" and it just gets worse, even though it's not that big a deal.

Procrastination at it's best. But thanks for changing it! :D

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 3:06 PM

Vanille Sky was a much better first username than my first username, though.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 3:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zach (Post 8278986)
Vanille Sky was a much better first username than my first username, though.

9,999 posts! You have to make a truly epic 10,000th :)

e: that...was not epic.

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 3:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8278993)
9,999 posts! You have to make a truly epic 10,000th :)

e: that...was not epic.

I tend to ruin epic moments lmao sorry

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 3:19 PM

xD I found your 10,000th post, and no I did nothing epic with it either.

Raine May 31st, 2014 3:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zach (Post 8278986)
Vanille Sky was a much better first username than my first username, though.

-goes to inspect profile- What was the story behind choosing it? By the way, I think Terabyte suited you considering you're the mod for the tech section :P

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 3:25 PM

I remember when I got a thousand posts it was so special and emotional, and now all I do is cap every 500 and move on. I don't understand what's so special about how many times you've successfully submitted a particular database query on a forum website, really.

Sonata May 31st, 2014 3:37 PM

When I got my first 1,000 a couple weeks ago I was pretty excited. I'll probably be excited until I hit 10,000 posts and then everything will be the same old same old. I hold my post count dear because I feel it shows my contribution to the site; which is also why I feel I need to post a lot more, since I only started up posting two or so months ago.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 3:38 PM

I only judge myself on posts. I like watching the number go up, but I never look at anyone else's - it's weird but I like stats so it works for me!

e: that first sentence means "I judge myself but no one else on posts", not "I judge myself only by the metric of posting".

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 3:39 PM

For the longest of time I remember being jealous of having one of the lowest post counts on PC, but my activity from last year and this year just flipped that around.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 3:41 PM

I'm still jealous of having a small post count compared to how long I've been around.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 3:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'aka XXIII (Post 8279016)
When I got my first 1,000 a couple weeks ago I was pretty excited. I'll probably be excited until I hit 10,000 posts and then everything will be the same old same old. I hold my post count dear because I feel it shows my contribution to the site; which is also why I feel I need to post a lot more, since I only started up posting two or so months ago.

Before I got 1K I felt the same way. Now I've taken to the philosophy of showing my contributions and dedication to PC through what I post as opposed to how often. It does help having at least 1K, though, as it's not hard. :p

antemortem May 31st, 2014 3:44 PM

I felt the same before 2 and 3k... even at 3k I still felt like I had a tiny post count given that I've been here since January '12, but I feel better now haha. :3c Postcount doesn't mean as much to me now but a higher one is still... comfortable imo lol

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 3:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279021)
I'm still jealous of having a small post count compared to how long I've been around.

You can make it up there eventually :) I'd say that it's not a difficult thing, but it really depends on how much you can be on PC as well

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 3:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach (Post 8279036)
but it really depends on how much you can be on PC as well

Hahahaha, I've been on all day today and yesterday, accumulating 200+ posts between the two days.

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 3:54 PM

i've been in here for 6 years

and only 1k posts wtf


this is why trivia and other forums that didn't count post count needed to be enabled sooner

It's just a number though. Then again, it's not good to be a number.


DON'T LET YOUR POST COUNT BE A NUMBER.

edit: Oh my god I did not just kill the thread. :|

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 4:05 PM

I say let it be. It'd be better to judge someone's activity and ability to contribute, along with their demeanor and a bunch of other things than treat a statistic on their postbit as a means of validation of some sort.

Differently said, I've seen people with massive post counts with no interest in talking to them due to their demeanor/attitude, and certain members who were absolutely amazing without a post to their name. Besides, I feel freer without the status of a number in relation to the same number possessed by other people in the back of my mind day in and day out, but that's likely just me. :p

More shortly and frankly put, I'd find people more fit to judge by their avatar than by their postcount, not that that isn't by any means illogical in itself. :^

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex (Post 8279069)
I say let it be. It'd be better to judge someone's activity and ability to contribute, along with their demeanor and a bunch of other things than treat a statistic on their postbit as a means of validation of some sort.

Differently put, I've seen people with massive post counts with no interest in talking to them due to their demeanor/attitude, and certain members who were absolutely amazing without a post to their name. Besides, I feel freer without the status of a number in relation to the same number possessed by other people in the back of my mind day in and day out, but that's likely just me. :p

On a very serious note, all of this. At the end of the day, post count should mean nothing. 50 posts and amazing person to be around > person with 50,000 posts and just really unpleasant.

Anyways, enough about post count. I...had a creepy time at the park today...

Tsutarja May 31st, 2014 4:11 PM

Lovely topic title is lovely.

antemortem May 31st, 2014 4:14 PM

Arago is a pleasant person to be around that has 10k+ posts.

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyain (Post 8279075)
On a very serious note, all of this. At the end of the day, post count should mean nothing. 50 posts and amazing person to be around > person with 50,000 posts and just really unpleasant.

Not saying that this applies to everyone, or even anyone, who has an enormous amount of posts, but maybe because that's all they care about? Post count, and they actually don't care about interacting with the community \:

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:23 PM

I don't see what's the point of having a huge post count and not interacting with the community because having the huge post count would mean you ARE interacting with the community al;sa;lds;ld

I haven't met that many people like that on the community...okay, there is maybe one person I think of that way, but I'm not going to name them.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 4:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach (Post 8279077)
Lovely topic title is lovely.

It sounded like a good tagline.

Sometimes on PC it feels like there's more judgment for people that even hint at caring about post count than for the "free spirits" who don't. You say anything that means you might know your post count and a ton of people start talking about how silly and dumb it is to care and how quality is better than quantity (as if you can't have many quality posts, especially over time), etc. etc. etc.

PC can be predictable.

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:26 PM

help I can't find the button for "topic change"

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyain (Post 8279087)
I don't see what's the point of having a huge post count and not interacting with the community because having the huge post count would mean you ARE interacting with the community al;sa;lds;ld

I haven't met that many people like that on the community...okay, there is maybe one person I think of that way, but I'm not going to name them.

Oh, I meant like talking to people, and responding to posts? I don't know ;; Feel free to ignore me because I can go off on tangents and/or not make sense sometimes...

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 4:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raine (Post 8279096)
not make sense sometimes...

You know what doesn't make sense?

if something is illogical, doesn't that make it logically illogical. So then the illogical thing would really be a logical thing but also illogical at the same time. Cheese.

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279108)
You know what doesn't make sense?

if something is illogical, doesn't that make it logically illogical. So then the illogical thing would really be a logical thing but also illogical at the same time. Cheese.

I'm suing you for head trauma >:C

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279108)
if something is illogical, doesn't that make it logically illogical. So then the illogical thing would really be a logical thing but also illogical at the same time. Cheese.

...That's like saying chaos with order, and order with chaos @[email protected]

Oryx May 31st, 2014 4:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279108)
You know what doesn't make sense?

if something is illogical, doesn't that make it logically illogical.

Uh...it's only "logically illogical" in that it is illogical according to the rules of logic. That's like saying if something is against the rules in a game, it must be both not against and against the rules because you're using the rules as a yardstick to measure whether or not they're breaking the rules.

antemortem May 31st, 2014 4:45 PM

stop talking about postcount it's immoral and wrong how selfish

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 4:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antemortem (Post 8279131)
stop talking about postcount it's immoral and wrong how selfish

Says the person who keeps a self promoting quote in his signature.

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:46 PM

3 posts at nearly the same time, heh. I was expecting mine to be the latest according to the forum index, and then I see Antemortem. Stole my thunder! XD

Oryx May 31st, 2014 4:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279137)
Says the person who keeps a self promoting quote in his signature.

Pretty sure he's being sarcastic.

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 4:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8279141)
Pretty sure he's being sarcastic.

I was being too. Sorry. xD

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:48 PM

Anyways. How was everyone's day? :3

☆Rei☆ May 31st, 2014 4:50 PM

Filled to the brim with Pokecommunity.

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:51 PM

The entire day I've literally been debating whether to buy Disgaea D2, and The Guided Fate Paradox from the PSN store \: And playing Make It Rain on my iPhone. Such a simple game, but so addicting, and good exercise for your fingers.

Oryx May 31st, 2014 4:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbreon (Post 8279143)
I was being too. Sorry. xD

orz

Today I went to a flea market that's part rodeo and shopped but didn't buy anything. Then my mother and I went to a tiki bar by a lake and had some Mike's Hard Lemonades and salmon burgers, and now I'm caramelizing onions for portobello burgers tonight. :)

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 4:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8279141)
Pretty sure he's being sarcastic.

He could be saying that genuinely, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing regardless. Showcasing praise of one's self doesn't automatically imply an egotistical person. :<


My day has been really good, aside from my upsetting lunch. I have plans to take an old friend out to Steak 'N' Shake for lunch and then to our private community pool, which is going to be awesome. After I passively invited her she got kind of choppy with her words and had to get off because 'her brother and his friends were being really loud'. Heh ;P

EDIT: Wow this DCC is going fast o_O

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8279152)
Today I went to a flea market that's part rodeo and shopped but didn't buy anything. Then my mother and I went to a tiki bar by a lake and had some Mike's Hard Lemonades and salmon burgers, and now I'm caramelizing onions for portobello burgers tonight. :)

If I still ate meat, that would sound absolutely delicious. I'm not though, but it still sounds drool-worthy in comparison to my dad cooking frog legs to bring over to my aunt's later tonight D:

Oryx May 31st, 2014 4:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raine (Post 8279156)
If I still ate meat, that would sound absolutely delicious. I'm not though, but it still sounds drool-worthy in comparison to my dad cooking frog legs to bring over to my aunt's later tonight D:

Well, portobello burgers are vegetarian! Unless you're talking about the salmon, which yes, is not vegetarian hahaha.

I bet I'd like frog legs though. I like lots of weird things, like snails still in the shell cooked Chinese style.

Alexander Nicholi May 31st, 2014 4:58 PM

Oh, that reminds me. Since she had to get off early I hadn't remembered that I wanted to suggest the new place that opened up at Camden Plaza, Sarge's Grill. Way better than Steak 'N' Shake IMO :o

Raine May 31st, 2014 4:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oryx (Post 8279157)
Well, portobello burgers are vegetarian! Unless you're talking about the salmon, which yes, is not vegetarian hahaha.

I bet I'd like frog legs though. I like lots of weird things, like snails still in the shell cooked Chinese style.

;; Jesus. I read your post wrong for some reason...I'm not a big fan of burgers to begin with XD Salmon's okay, and I eat seafood so that makes me pescetarian :P But whenever my dad cooks salmon, it always ends up too dry for my taste \:

Afraid to try frog legs, and I have no idea where he even got those to be honest...

Skystrike May 31st, 2014 4:59 PM

I went to a park and found out someone was taking pictures of children that wasn't their's

the worst part is is that this person didn't have any children and he was riding the swings and

ohhellno.gif

antemortem May 31st, 2014 5:18 PM

Portobello burger... is that just mushrooms? /cringe

Oryx May 31st, 2014 5:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antemortem (Post 8279199)
Portobello burger... is that just mushrooms? /cringe

It's one big mushroom roughly the size of a burger, with caramelized onions, cheese, and garlic aioli on top.


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