What a way to treat a new member
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I have to say I'm pretty depressed reading the thread (below) about the new member. Have you guys never seen a female before? Do you really need to perpetuate the myth that developers have no social skills and turn into pre-pubescent teenagers at the site sight of a woman? I am cringing at the thought of all the female developers in the world reading that thread, at all the wives and girlfriends of you guys reading that thread, and of members such as Leckey, Trollslayer, Lauren, and Corinna, just to name a few. I know you're just tryint to make fun, but no, not like this.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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Welcome, don't be put off, we are not as immature as we make out. P.S. Although you are based in the UK you look American to me, is this correct.(Please try not to be offended if you are not.)
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I have to say I'm pretty depressed reading the thread (below) about the new member. Have you guys never seen a female before? Do you really need to perpetuate the myth that developers have no social skills and turn into pre-pubescent teenagers at the site sight of a woman? I am cringing at the thought of all the female developers in the world reading that thread, at all the wives and girlfriends of you guys reading that thread, and of members such as Leckey, Trollslayer, Lauren, and Corinna, just to name a few. I know you're just tryint to make fun, but no, not like this.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I shall keep them more appropriate. I just let myself run away without thinking. Apologies have been made in general, but here is a personal one to you. Sorry if I let the side down.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
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*Yawns* If you're gonna try and cause a stir about a new member, couldn't you guys come up with some new material? I've heard it ALL before, I posted a genuine question about a topic I'm struggling with, and all of a sudden there's 30+ posts about me personally. Get over it already!
A girl in Engineering AND IT?!...what is this nonsense?
I hope you won't let this bit of infantile behaviour put you off. This is genuinely a fun, friendly and constructive place to hang ou, and you can do a lot for your skills (and thus career) by getting involved in the community here. :rose:
Anna :rose: Tech Blog | Visual Lint "Why would anyone prefer to wield a weapon that takes both hands at once, when they could use a lighter (and obviously superior) weapon that allows you to wield multiple ones at a time, and thus supports multi-paradigm carnage?"
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I decided not to engage in that discussion. Not worth it
cheers, Super ------------------------------------------ Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
Exactly.
Anna :rose: Tech Blog | Visual Lint "Why would anyone prefer to wield a weapon that takes both hands at once, when they could use a lighter (and obviously superior) weapon that allows you to wield multiple ones at a time, and thus supports multi-paradigm carnage?"
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I decided not to engage in that discussion. Not worth it
cheers, Super ------------------------------------------ Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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I decided not to engage in that discussion. Not worth it
cheers, Super ------------------------------------------ Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
Responding to stupid boys would just make things worse. They want to be noticed, so every answer is a success to them. Ignorance is what they really need. :suss:
This statement is false.
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Responding to stupid boys would just make things worse. They want to be noticed, so every answer is a success to them. Ignorance is what they really need. :suss:
This statement is false.
Oh Corinna - mocking stupid boys is so much fun.
Corinna John wrote:
Ignorance is what they really need.
I would say that this is the default setting.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Oh Corinna - mocking stupid boys is so much fun.
Corinna John wrote:
Ignorance is what they really need.
I would say that this is the default setting.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
mocking stupid boys is so much fun.
Yes, for a few minutes. But they'll appear again and again, craving for your attention, bathing in the sunshine of your emotional replies. Until you get really angry. But then it's too late to get rid of them. ;P Ignoring is boring, but it works cleaner and safer than anti-idiot-spray.
This statement is false.
modified on Monday, January 17, 2011 5:16 PM
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I have to say I'm pretty depressed reading the thread (below) about the new member. Have you guys never seen a female before? Do you really need to perpetuate the myth that developers have no social skills and turn into pre-pubescent teenagers at the site sight of a woman? I am cringing at the thought of all the female developers in the world reading that thread, at all the wives and girlfriends of you guys reading that thread, and of members such as Leckey, Trollslayer, Lauren, and Corinna, just to name a few. I know you're just tryint to make fun, but no, not like this.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
at the site of a woman
Whats the URL? :) (Thats 'sight' by the way) And yes, the herd like group think in the Lounge is pathetic.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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See my response in the aforementioned thread. Apologies to all members, I was in the wrong. (I have asked Chris to delete the thread.)
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
Already sounding and acting like a true politician. First you put your foot in, then you apologise! :laugh:
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Chris Maunder wrote:
at the site of a woman
Whats the URL? :) (Thats 'sight' by the way) And yes, the herd like group think in the Lounge is pathetic.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
:doh: I've been spending way too long talking about online properties this past week.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
mocking stupid boys is so much fun.
Yes, for a few minutes. But they'll appear again and again, craving for your attention, bathing in the sunshine of your emotional replies. Until you get really angry. But then it's too late to get rid of them. ;P Ignoring is boring, but it works cleaner and safer than anti-idiot-spray.
This statement is false.
modified on Monday, January 17, 2011 5:16 PM
There's nothing wrong with being juvenile, flirtatious, or teasing. However, there is a line that one cannot cross and some people can't see it. Sexual harassment and sexual innuendo are two distinct entities. Anti-idiot-spray is a necessity sometimes since it tends to have long-term to permanent effect.
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:doh: I've been spending way too long talking about online properties this past week.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
That must be, exciting... :)
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville