The Bitching Thread

[fahoumh]

I broke a USB stick in a fit of laughter one time.

Soon after, I wasn't laughing any more.

Yeah, it's kind of gratifying to destroy something but it's rarely worth the inevitable regret.

I do that sometimes, destroy the object that is probably not really the source of my anger, as I imagine most people do. I almost threw a game controller at my big screen TV before. I'm glad I didn't have to feel the remorse of that.

Should be easy and cheap to get a Blackberry secondhand considering the number of people leaving the platform.

I've never thrown my controller at the tv because it's incredibly expensive but I have broken game controllers. I have become a lot better than I was when I was in my teens when it comes to losing my temper but there are moments here and there.

I've already been looking at used BBs and I think some people are asking too much. How would you define "cheap"?

[Buffalobiian]

Yeah, it's kind of gratifying to destroy something but it's rarely worth the inevitable regret.7

I was watching something really funny on my laptop (sitting in my lap) and I struck my thigh with my hand as I cracked up laughing. The strike landed next to the laptop and demented the USB stick.

There was nothing gratifying about the actual destruction itself (and that 16GB usb stick costed at least $50 back then)..

But looking back.... it was actually pretty funny (the show, and my near-immediate damper) xD

[Animeniax]

Yeah, it's kind of gratifying to destroy something but it's rarely worth the inevitable regret.

I've never thrown my controller at the tv because it's incredibly expensive but I have broken game controllers. I have become a lot better than I was when I was in my teens when it comes to losing my temper but there are moments here and there.

Yeah I've restrained myself from destroying my TV, though I came close. I find I'm worse about it as I get older, as my reflexes slow and what my mind wants to do is betrayed by what my body can keep up with, leading to frustration that leads to stuff getting destroyed. Plus I can afford to replace what I destroy, so that lessens the pain of a moment's indiscretion.

I've already been looking at used BBs and I think some people are asking too much. How would you define "cheap"?

Sorry that was a noncommittal statement. I have no idea what a used BB goes for, I just know they're losing their customer base to the iPhone, Android, and Windows phones, so I imagine the used market for their phones has a decent selection. Maybe used BBs aren't cheap exactly, but not full price either.

[fahoumh]

Yeah I've restrained myself from destroying my TV, though I came close. I find I'm worse about it as I get older, as my reflexes slow and what my mind wants to do is betrayed by what my body can keep up with, leading to frustration that leads to stuff getting destroyed. Plus I can afford to replace what I destroy, so that lessens the pain of a moment's indiscretion.

It's the fact of looking for a stop-gap replacement until my contract runs out in the summer that's more troubling than the cost to replace my phone. Thank goodness RIM has Blackberry Protect, which wirelessly backs up all your contacts, messages, notes, etc., and it backed up on Monday. So when I finally get one it will not be as painful to get back up to my original speed.

Sorry that was a noncommittal statement. I have no idea what a used BB goes for, I just know they're losing their customer base to the iPhone, Android, and Windows phones, so I imagine the used market for their phones has a decent selection. Maybe used BBs aren't cheap exactly, but not full price either.

No need to apologize; I was just curious. I guess because I only need something temporary I think $100 is cheap but the 9780 goes for $150+ and the 9900 goes for $250+. If I were planning to stay with BB they would be a decent deals when compared to a non-contract price but I don't know if I'm going to stay on that (arguably) sinking ship.

[Animeniax]

It's the fact of looking for a stop-gap replacement until my contract runs out in the summer that's more troubling than the cost to replace my phone. Thank goodness RIM has Blackberry Protect, which wirelessly backs up all your contacts, messages, notes, etc., and it backed up on Monday. So when I finally get one it will not be as painful to get back up to my original speed.

No need to apologize; I was just curious. I guess because I only need something temporary I think $100 is cheap but the 9780 goes for $150+ and the 9900 goes for $250+. If I were planning to stay with BB they would be a decent deals when compared to a non-contract price but I don't know if I'm going to stay on that (arguably) sinking ship.

I know what you mean, stop gap solutions sometimes feel like such a waste of time and money that I've caved before and stayed with the service after buying a replacement. If you're not partial to BB and physical keys instead of touchscreen keypads, maybe settle for a cheaper model that will get you by until the contract is over? Though that BB Protect program seems like it could be a lifesaver.

[Animeniax]

Wow, how many years of inactivity at id Software and they returned with Rage?? Terrible, terrible. The game isn't that bad, but it's also nothing special, and nothing like you'd expect from id after a long hiatus. Glad I only paid $5 for it, but still, couldn't they have made a game at all more compelling or original?

[Buffalobiian]

Went to the optometrist to change eartips on my glasses. 20 minutes later, realised that the tips were glued to my hair.


I was pretty cool with it all really, and got it fixed with little cosmetic damage to myself as well as the glasses, but thought this little entry is more apt in the Bitching thread than say, the Smile thread.

[Buffalobiian]

do contacts work if u get in a fight? I have this feeling that an eye punch would be devastating.

[Animeniax]

do contacts work if u get in a fight? I have this feeling that an eye punch would be devastating.

That's exactly the situation I was thinking of. When I used to wear glasses, I was a lot more timid and afraid to get into a fight because I was blind without them, plus I would have gotten into even more trouble with the parents if I broke my glasses (getting into a fight would be bad enough to them). But getting hit in the eye isn't too likely, especially if you can see to avoid the punch like shinta said.

[shinta|hikari]

Soft contacts won't really affect you much, well except giving you vision correction to avoid that punch in the first place.

[Ryllharu]

Having worn glasses for over 20 years now, and having been punched in the face while wearing them: It's hurts more when the frame concentrates some of the energy, but it's not that big of a deal. Bruising on the temple (from the frame) and around the eye socket (from the lens edges), maybe a minor cut on the nose (from the posts the nose pads are on). It's like getting a black eye, just concentrated.

I've broken/damaged more pairs of glasses by falling asleep with them on. Or messing around with them, snapping them myself: I'm never buying memory-metal frames again, extremely overpriced and not resistant to twisting or prolonged bending (like falling asleep).

I've also had to tape the lenses back in so I could drive home. An inconvenience at worst.

Contacts come with far greater hazards not related to physical injury. Increased chance of (occasionally rather serious) eye infection due to improper care or leaving them in too long, or having them stuck in there.

[shinta|hikari]

Contact lens issues are generally from misuse and negligence. If you form a habit of taking care of them there will never really be any problems, aside from the expected gradual deterioration due to time and usage.

[Animeniax]

shinta's got it right: if you do the proper things like washing your hands before handling, take out the contacts and soak them in saline solution every night, dispose of them according to schedule, and limit your wear time, contacts are virtually problem free. Unfortunately you're only supposed to wear them 10-12 hours a day unless you get some special contacts with improved breathability, otherwise you can cause problems for your eyes in the long term.

Like most people (probably), I wore glasses for years before switching to contacts. Contacts are definitely better.

[Ryllharu]

I bought two humidifiers to help alleviate the extremely dry winter air in my house.

Returned one the same day. Damn POS leaked. Twin-tank design, one tank never emptied, other one overfilled the machine and proceeded promptly "humidified" the floor. (edit: Yes, it was level.)

The second bedroom-sized one worked wonderfully the first day. I cleaned it this morning, following the directions to the letter, and now it doesn't work at all. Wonderful. I'll be returning that one tomorrow after work, since the store is closed today.

I'm waiting to see how long the third different model (which replaced the first) lasts. I'm guessing not long.

I just don't get why humidifiers are such pieces of shit. It's basically impossible to find a quality one. I'd spend a lot more on one if the damn things would fucking last more than a week or work at all.

[Animeniax]

Are they made in America? That might be the problem. Electronic devices that hold and distribute liquids are problematic by nature.

[Buffalobiian]

You can always try the Japanese way and boil water in your room. If you go with an induction-stove, you can even minimize your risk of fire (as opposed to using kerosene).

[Kraco]

Considering how commonplace appliances they are, surely there must be good ones around, as long as you avoid the cheap Chinese things. Nobody's going to profit if they are all returned to the stores.

[Animeniax]

Jason Statham has a new movie in theaters soon called Porter. It's about a guy who gets double-crossed by his former criminal associates and gets payback in order to recover the money they took from his cut of the proceeds. The movie stars Mel Gibson and comes out in 1999.

[Ryllharu]

Jason Statham has a new movie in theaters soon called Porter. It's about a guy who gets double-crossed by his former criminal associates and gets payback in order to recover the money they took from his cut of the proceeds. The movie stars Mel Gibson and comes out in 1999.

First off, it is Parker (in 2013). The character is 1999 was Porter.

And actually...it comes out in 1967 (also much better), stars Lee Marvin, as Walker.

It's all based of The Hunter, where the role was named Parker.

Parker -> Walker -> Porter -> Parker

Isn't this fun?

[Death BOO Z]

I've never heard of any of them.

I don't watch as much movies as I'd like to, which is weird, because I don't do anything all day.