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CSS is a software engineer

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  • D drothe

    And if that doesn't teach us never to click a link posted by CSS, I don't know what will.

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    Ian Shlasko
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    You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?

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    • I Ian Shlasko

      Yep, it's a nice, generic term... When I have to answer the main phone (When everyone else is off the desk), and they ask who I am, I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.

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      Joe Simes
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      Ian Shlasko wrote:

      I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.

      Yeah way better than "I'm a computer scientist" which the locals that studied 'puters in college are heard to say now and again! I studied art in college and am known around the office as "the guy that gets shit done". I kinda like that! :-\

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        Ian Shlasko wrote:

        I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.

        Yeah way better than "I'm a computer scientist" which the locals that studied 'puters in college are heard to say now and again! I studied art in college and am known around the office as "the guy that gets shit done". I kinda like that! :-\

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        See, that's a good title. I also sometimes describe myself as "The computer god" or "Miracle worker" (A little tribute to James Doohan). As for "computer scientist"... One of the few things I remember from college, though I can't remember which professor said it... "Computer science is a double-misnomer." It's not only about computers (Think integrated circuits), and it's not one of the classical sciences (Math, physics, biology, chemistry, etc). It's a purely-semantic argument, but it's funny to think about.

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        • I Ian Shlasko

          See, that's a good title. I also sometimes describe myself as "The computer god" or "Miracle worker" (A little tribute to James Doohan). As for "computer scientist"... One of the few things I remember from college, though I can't remember which professor said it... "Computer science is a double-misnomer." It's not only about computers (Think integrated circuits), and it's not one of the classical sciences (Math, physics, biology, chemistry, etc). It's a purely-semantic argument, but it's funny to think about.

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          ragnaroknrol
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          I am referred to as "the peon" "hey temp guy" or "mr. expendable" ;)

          If I have accidentally said something witty, smart, or correct, it is purely by mistake and I apologize for it.

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          • C CaptainSeeSharp

            That's weird. I've always thought of you as this[^].

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            Dalek Dave
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            Stop posting your sexual fantasies.

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            • I Ian Shlasko

              My official org-chart title: "Associate / Analyst" My official job title: "Software Developer" My boss refers to me as a: "Technologist" (I initially thought he just made that word up), or a number of more important-sounding titles if he's talking to potential investors. I've been referred to as a CTO more than once. I consider myself a: "Geek" I tell people I'm a: Writer... Programming has become just a day job... I feel old. :(

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              Lost User
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              I've run out of titles as the moment. :doh:

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              • I Ian Shlasko

                You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?

                Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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                Simon_Whale
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                I dont even go that far I check the name and if its pillowpants then I ignore any link

                As barmey as a sack of badgers

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                • D Dalek Dave

                  Stop posting your sexual fantasies.

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                  Simon_Whale
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                  DD has his own and dont need anymore :laugh: one handed typing is hard enough for him

                  As barmey as a sack of badgers

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                  • I Ian Shlasko

                    You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?

                    Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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                    drothe
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                    Of course I didn't; it's a link posted by CSS. Just making sure anyone who did learned their lesson. :)

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                    • L Lost User

                      I've had lots of titles. Currently it's 'Development Team Leader'. I've only ever answered the question of "what do you do?" with "I'm a programmer"

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                      fjdiewornncalwe
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                      I'm with you Josh. I don't hide behind a fancy title to have pride in what I do. I have a flashy title, but like you I simply say I'm a programmer when asked.

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