Session Start: Sat Nov 26 08:19:04 2005 Session Ident: #sevtrek [08:25] 10JS in session! [08:25] was kinda funny, he got one 8-letter word and Des asked him "do you know what it means?" [08:25] Lol! [08:25] heheh, oooops? ;) [08:25] 10Comp 1 - Redundant PADDs [08:25] *Is baffled* [08:25] When I worked on the Richard Whiteley memorial I worked with someone who works on Countdown normally. So I already knew about the 14-year-old, and indeed how long he stays champion for ;0) [08:25] To be fair, I'm not sure I knew what "negatory" meant at 14 [08:26] 12It's for BACKUP in case the main computer fails, which happens almost every day. [08:26] cut [08:26] cut [08:26] cut [08:26] cut [08:26] (Plus of course I can watch them as they're recorded, rather than having to wait for them to be broadcast, so I have spoilers anyway ;0) [08:26] cut [08:26] Cut [08:26] keep [08:26] cut [08:26] I think I suggested this cartoon. About 6 and a half years ago [08:26] keep [08:27] 4CUT [08:27] 12We have to have something to read in the BATHROOM... [08:27] Countdown spoilers... now there's a minority who'll care :-P [08:27] cut [08:27] keep [08:27] cut [08:27] Emma: did you? Andrew will be bummed - he suggested it a week or so ago but it's inevitable it's been suggested before [08:27] cut [08:27] keep [08:27] cut [08:27] keep [08:27] keep [08:27] neutral [08:27] I'm fairly certain I suggested it in 1999 yes [08:28] Cut [08:28] Any idea suggestions before the great Website Refit don't count imho. [08:28] 4CUT [08:28] 12COASTERS for whenever you drink Earl Grey. [08:28] cut [08:28] damn, QI is breaking up here [08:28] cut [08:28] cut [08:28] Doggy: the great website whoosy? [08:28] cut [08:28] atmospheric bs most likely [08:28] and why shoudln't they count? [08:28] keep [08:28] cut [08:28] cut [08:28] cut [08:28] Thomas - maybe because they're using naughty words ;0) [08:29] 4CUT [08:29] 12The computer doesn't want direct CONTACT with us. [08:29] Oooh, that was Helen Atkinson Wood! That'll be why she got the Mrs Miggins question aimed at her [08:29] keep [08:29] keep [08:29] keep [08:29] cut [08:29] cut [08:29] JC: The redesign you had on the Sev wide web ? [08:29] keep [08:29] Cut [08:29] cut [08:29] Why that time? [08:30] That's completely arbitrary [08:30] Nothing about the Ideas Board changed at that time [08:30] cut [08:30] 4CUT [08:30] not to forget that the cartoos tmehselves remained the same [08:30] We'd be as well to say "well any ideas from when the IB had a white background not blue don't count" [08:30] 12Backups just in case Windows CRASHES. [08:30] cut [08:30] keep [08:30] cut [08:30] keep [08:30] Or "ideas from when the forums were on sev.com.au don't count" [08:30] keep [08:30] but didn't you know? All the ideas from the white background will be overexposed when they're made into toons [08:30] cut [08:31] keep [08:31] cut [08:31] cut [08:31] The website is still the same regardless of the design [08:31] 4CUT [08:31] 12Sev Fleet hates it when we DOODLE on the consoles. [08:31] Emma: I just would say that 6 year old ideas are too old to be considered. You could've suggested it again is my point. [08:31] neutral [08:32] cut [08:32] cut [08:32] I'm actually hoping Wendy will do me a snazzier redesign sometime but it's unlikely - she hasn't even had time to do a sorely needed PaperWeb redesign [08:32] cut [08:32] keep [08:32] neutral [08:32] There's no statute of limitations on idea suggestion - if it's in the ideas file, it's suggested [08:32] cut [08:32] cut [08:32] hmmm [08:32] So I'm randomly supposed to think to repost all the ideas I thought of 6 years ago? [08:32] otherwise, it'd get real complicated - idea credits expiring, pre versus post redesign ideas... [08:33] 4CUT [08:33] Would be fun trying to remember them [08:33] ah, yes...judging...right....quack [08:33] * Fuller has joined #sevtrek [08:33] 12Actually, this one is just a GAMEBOY disguised as a padd. [08:33] cut [08:33] Cut [08:33] cut [08:33] neutral [08:33] cut [08:33] Newbie ? [08:33] cut [08:33] cut [08:33] keep [08:33] hey there [08:33] cut [08:33] * Fuller has quit IRC (Disintegrated: Fuller) [08:33] Hi Fuller [08:33] O4 no5 [08:33] Or not [08:33] And he's out. [08:34] 4CUT [08:34] 12You'll be GLAD you got one when you see a computer console exploding. [08:34] keep [08:34] cut [08:34] keep [08:34] keep [08:34] keep [08:34] cut [08:34] If I had the ideas file on this computer (only the old one I have it on) I'd go and check, but I'm pretty certain I suggested this. Might be imagining things though [08:34] cut [08:34] I remember (around the same time?) suggesting something about how come the universal translator also does lip-syncing [08:35] keep [08:35] Although I wouldn't be surprised if someone else beat me to one or both [08:35] (Probably bloody Francis Miranda ;0) [08:35] 3KEEP [08:35] 12They include the instruction MANUAL for using the computers. [08:35] well, I know I suggested something similar...but that was probably much later then. [08:35] keep [08:35] Cut [08:35] keep [08:35] yeah, it'll probably be another francisgate thingie. :-P [08:35] cut [08:35] keep [08:35] cut [08:36] keep [08:36] cut [08:36] Francisgate - I like that [08:36] cut [08:36] There have been many Francisgates [08:36] I will preface this statement with a caveat: [08:36] "Guido, please don't kill me" [08:36] 4CUT [08:36] But I've found myself recently being curious about what punchlines we'd get now for "you know you're a Sevilian when..." [08:36] 12We don't, but it's NICE to have something to put your drinks on. [08:36] Emma: speaking of the universal translator lip syncing thing, I wrote a sunday on that very topic this morning - will probably draw it while I watch the cricket today [08:36] cut [08:36] keep [08:37] cut [08:37] cut [08:37] neutral [08:37] again on that topic? [08:37] Emma: I imagine many punchlines about subscription [08:37] It could be the return of the much missed "YOU give the punchline" idea ;0) [08:37] cut [08:37] keep [08:37] Cut [08:37] cut [08:37] actually, I'm always surprised when they put their drinks on some console, on top of all the buttons, and you don't suddenly hear *whoosh* and away a torpedo goes.... [08:37] John - didn't you do a daily strip on that recently? that's why it was in my mind I thought [08:37] heh [08:37] should i start searching for the original winner of why the translater does lip-synching? [08:38] 4CUT [08:38] Guido, you don't have them all memorised? [08:38] ;0) [08:38] :) [08:38] 12The ship won't fit in your POCKET! [08:38] ooooh, magic idea searching..... [08:38] keep [08:38] cut [08:38] cut (what pocket?) [08:38] Emma: on the universal translator? That was years ago [08:38] What I'm missing lately is three panel toons, you know having two panel to setup the punchline. [08:38] cut [08:38] keep [08:38] Cut [08:38] No, I'm sure there was one recently [08:38] cut [08:38] E: doesn't ring a bell [08:38] cut [08:39] well, eh...the ones they replicate on away missions that can only hold a phaser really uncomfortably? [08:39] I wonder what it was then [08:39] s655, suggested by nemi [08:39] 4CUT [08:39] 12Same reason that we need toycorders when the ship has SENSORS! [08:39] cut [08:39] cut [08:39] I would like to see a toon where we comment why the Ferengi has whips for weapons, WHIPS ! [08:39] doggy: you mean 3 panels in a daily cartoon? [08:39] Cut [08:39] keep [08:39] cut [08:39] cut [08:39] cut [08:39] keep [08:40] JC: Yes. [08:40] 4CUT [08:40] I don't think I've ever done that for Sev Space, have I? [08:40] You used to do that. [08:40] I can't load the site to check this, but am I right in thinking that there's no page that links to all cartoons currently available to non-subscribers? [08:40] For Pits and Terrible Twos, yes [08:40] cut [08:40] 12It has TETRIS, captain. [08:40] cut [08:40] keep [08:40] neutral [08:40] (re: whips: *could make a Runescape comment about merchanting expensive weapons, but doesn't* ;) [08:40] You did a couple [08:40] Emma: I guess cartoons.sev.com.au probably would as it features all the latest toons [08:40] Some of your VERY early ones were two panel, but I can't think of three panels [08:40] lol 8472 [08:40] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] heh [08:41] John - all four weeks of them? [08:41] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] ;) [08:41] 3KEEP [08:41] shouldnt that be "they have tetris" though ? [08:41] 12It's something to look at dramatically when a TRICORDER isn't around. [08:41] cut [08:41] E: at the moment, yes, as I haven't been that productive (no Vault toons in a few weeks) [08:41] cut [08:41] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] cut [08:41] keep [08:41] keep [08:41] Yes but that's not my point John :0P [08:42] keep [08:42] Cut [08:42] I know what you're saying - have a page that just has a list of freely available toons [08:42] Yeah [08:42] 3KEEP [08:42] speaking of non-productive: how long is the current puts comp going to stay? [08:42] sounds like a good idea [08:42] pits i mean [08:42] wiz: till I think of a new toon to replace it - I'll make sure I do one next week [08:42] 10FINAL MODE [08:42] 12Shortlist: [08:42] You'll be GLAD you got one when you see a computer console exploding. [08:42] It has TETRIS, captain. [08:42] It's something to look at dramatically when a TRICORDER isn't around. [08:42] we're waiting for wayne to put a layer of mold and dust over it [08:43] Without knowing anything at all about such things, I'm guessing it's something along the lines of "fetch all strips with age <32. If status = free, display" [08:43] Only in computer speak [08:43] E: something like that [08:43] vote4 tetris [08:43] Hooray! [08:43] vote4 tetris [08:43] vote4 tricorder [08:43] vote4 GLAD [08:43] vote4 glad [08:43] vote4 tricorder [08:43] vote4 tricorder [08:43] you guys cut all my favs :-( [08:43] vote4 glad [08:44] vote4 glad [08:44] aw [08:44] vote4 tetris [08:44] Serves you right for not having humour : ) [08:44] Has anyone complained about the poor English in the setup line yet? [08:44] it's all yours E [08:44] go for it :-) [08:44] no, but I was about to... [08:44] "there are", not "there is" ;) [08:45] (erm, sorry *backs away*_ [08:45] actually, i think there's only one computer on the enterprise [08:45] "There're" not "there's" because Pickhard's talking about a plural [08:45] how about 'wherefore'? [08:45] more like there are computer interfaces everywhere... [08:45] No-one speaks like that. [08:45] 5GLAD - 4 | TETRIS - 3 | TRICORDER - 3 [08:45] yes well, majel was about to correct him about it in the next panel? :-P [08:45] DS - there're? [08:46] indeed [08:46] I say there're (well there are obviously) [08:46] Plenty of people do [08:46] 7SEVQUEEN [08:46] Well, it aint proper english. [08:46] all those computers, and still a sevqueen. [08:46] Yes it is! [08:46] You know, I'm not really bothered about the bad english in this one. The fact is, people don't talk perfectly correct english [08:46] There're is the contraction of there are, there's is the contraction of there is [08:47] But Picard does! [08:47] ds: any you are the expert on proper english compared to a native speaker because...? [08:47] Emma, I'd hesitate to say even you'd say there's instead of there're in normal conversation [08:47] 10Comp 2 - The Second Task [08:47] John - Well ask the people in this channel who've met me [08:47] 12I knew I didn't see my invisablity CLOAK this morning. [08:47] yes, but it's one thing to say/hear something ungrammatical. It's something completely different to see it written [08:47] cut [08:47] pg-directive...perfect grammar/grandma....granmer.... [08:47] I would pronounce it "there-uh" [08:47] keep [08:47] Well, it's because I've been teached to speak proper English, not local grammar. [08:47] cut [08:47] Cut [08:47] cut [08:48] keep [08:48] cut [08:48] (JC: personally, I wouldn't...) [08:48] *Laughs uproariously at what DS said* [08:48] cut [08:48] "There is ". Proper english. uh-huh... [08:48] *Smiles and walks away* [08:48] And you use that sentence to prove the point that you speak better English [08:48] problem with this cartoon: JC censored all the good lines [08:48] 4CUT [08:48] 12Not my secret advance COPY of Book 7! [08:49] cptthomas: I know, I know, I'm a slave to the newspaper editors [08:49] keep [08:49] make 2 versions if newspapers don't approve, the official and a censored for them [08:49] Thomas: unfortunately! [08:49] Speaking it I does better than riting it. [08:49] cut [08:49] cut [08:49] cut [08:49] cut [08:49] cut [08:49] cut [08:49] keep [08:49] cut [08:49] 4CUT [08:49] So when speaking you would say "taught" rather than "teached" I presume [08:49] Cut [08:49] 12My Fraud of the Rings DVD collection? [08:49] cut [08:49] keep [08:50] Damn Dunglish. [08:50] cut [08:50] cut [08:50] cut [08:50] keep [08:50] cut [08:50] cut [08:50] cut [08:50] 4CUT [08:50] 12Not my EYESIGHT-- it's bad enough now! [08:50] keep [08:50] Could we get back to the question to people who've met me as to whether I'd say "there're/there are" please? [08:50] neutral [08:50] Cut [08:51] cut [08:51] cut [08:51] keep [08:51] cut [08:51] cut [08:51] yes, Emma, you would [08:51] cut [08:51] well, I'd say you're more likely to contract it normally [08:51] 2 down... [08:51] i think so, yeah [08:51] (I couldn't imagine you saying "there's"/"there is" in that context) [08:51] unless you were making an effort to appear educated and well-taught for some reason [08:51] 4CUT [08:51] 3... [08:51] 12My FANS? All of them? [08:51] my brain is still thinking about the options, E. [08:52] cut [08:52] keep [08:52] cut [08:52] keep [08:52] cut [08:52] BTW: Dungeons & Dragons are SOOO '80s. [08:52] neutral [08:52] Leander - try these two sentences in my voice. "There's three cookies left" "there are three cookies left" [08:53] Cut [08:53] keep [08:53] I'd say "there's 3 cookies left" [08:53] 4CUT [08:53] yes, that's the problem....I can only imagine the "are" sound in an emma way now.....not to mention, I just ate the cookies in my imagination. [08:54] 12My MINT condition Pikachu card! [08:54] (lol ;)) [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] cut [08:54] i thought that pukemon craze is years over... [08:54] thought or wished? [08:54] Sorry, E, I guess I'll just have to meet up with you again and make notes or something to remember the next time this topic comes up. [08:54] (We'd hoped so too...) [08:54] That's SOOOO 90s. [08:54] John - I would wager good money that my voice is closer to Patrick Stewart's than yours ;0) [08:54] say...at easter? ;-) [08:54]