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Living Room / Re: What kind of tagging system would be appropriate for DC?

« Last post by Darwin on January 14, 2008, 04:15 PM »

Just an update to my last post. CodeTrucker has contacted me to clarify that it was his intention to remove all of his posts - those that remain are there because he was unable to delete them, not because he was in leaving those that do remain he was trying to send an additional, final message (the act of removing the posts was no doubt the final message!).

I'm not planning on being a regular (or irregular) messenger in this or any other thread for CodeTrucker, but thought that this point was important.

EDIT: struck through a couple of words in the interest of clarity  An example of one of those glaring errors that I referred to earlier!

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Living Room / Re: What kind of tagging system would be appropriate for DC?

« Last post by Darwin on January 14, 2008, 11:44 AM »

This truly is sad. Leaves a big hole in the two tagging threads and in a number of other threads as well. AFAICT all but about two posts have been deleted - 411 or so in total, so this will affect other threads as well.

At least it gives an insight into what a tagging system might look like! If one were able to filter posts so that all of CodeTrucker's postings were hidden from view, this is what DC would look like... Definitely food for thought. Anyway, he's left a void and I wonder if it isn't to make a point (probably not the one I've guessed at) rather than an act of petulance?

I'm truly sorry that things have come to this point. As I've stated before (and as anyone who has read many of my posts will appreciate) I don't really share CodeTrucker's sensitivities to content and blue language  but I can fully appreciate his concerns and wish that he and we had handled this differently (and yes, I am aware that solutions were proposed - I'm not talking about addressing his concerns so much as the tone that the postings - from both him and others - took). Live and learn. I think Eóin really captured it with:

Hopefully those of us who followed or participated in these threads can walk away having learned one lesson; that while may there are sensitive folks out there whom to us seem to have taken it to an unreasonable extreme it still doesn't require much on our parts to be a bit more accommodating.

-Eóin (January 14, 2008, 07:22 AM)

and

Personally I'm not ashamed of my responses, but I am not proud of them either, it'd be nice to forget the incident but not the lesson.

-Eóin (January 14, 2008, 07:22 AM)

I agree with remembering the lesson - I suspect, however that a key part of that will be in remembering the incident as well. Thus, whatever decison is taken re: restoring access, etc. I think the threads themselves should be remain available and perhaps even open for posting.

PS re: allowing editing of posts in the future - I am with Lashiec, though I don't usually bother after a day or two has passed unless it's something really glaringly erroneous...

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: xplorer², a powerful windows file manager and explorer replacement / alternative

« Last post by Darwin on January 14, 2008, 12:04 AM »

Nice on, Nosh 

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General Software Discussion / Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)

« Last post by Darwin on January 14, 2008, 12:03 AM »

Bulk Rename Utility (my favourite) installs a context menu option like the one Lanux notes above for 1-4a above.

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Living Room / Re: What kind of tagging system would be appropriate for DC?

« Last post by Darwin on January 13, 2008, 04:56 PM »

However, that doesn't mean people shouldn't be more understanding of the concern.. it doesn't cost anything to try to be understanding.

-mouser (January 13, 2008, 04:51 PM)

Yes - agreed! You've managed to summarize part of what I was trying to say in a couple of sentences!

Note though, that while I am sure that CodeTrucker is in the minority, I doubt very much that he is a minority of one...

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Living Room / Re: What kind of tagging system would be appropriate for DC?

« Last post by Darwin on January 13, 2008, 04:40 PM »

I've been avoiding this thread, too... well, posting in it anyway! I'm not sure that I would characterize CodeTrucker as stating that the suggestions made in this and the other big thread on the subject aren't good enough. To the contrary, he seems quite satisfied with the suggestions that have been made. What's been getting in the way, and has driven him away it seems to me, are the personal attacks, chastising him for his sensitivity to the use of profanity in some posts and the subject matter of others.

ADDED IN EDIT: To clarify, the personal attacks have escalated as have CodeTrucker's responses to them (wherein he has more forcefully stated his position and feelings about profanity and sexual content on the site). It's a vicious cycle. However, he has not - to my reading of his posts - argued for out and out censorship of the board. He's simply requested that people voluntarily tag their posts if the content might be offensive and that such a tagging system be discussed and implemented. I don't really see this as heavy handed or self-righteous. I hasten to add, I also doubt that CodeTrucker is alone in his feelings. Look at the way it's been received and the tone of some of the responses? I am sure that with a membership of over 100,000, DC must be home to a good number of like minded individuals who have chosen to remain silent.

So, my reading of the situation is that the "accomodations" suggested were generally well received, but that the on-going personal attacks are what have driven him away.

Just my reading of the situation.

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Living Room / Re: Wanted: Electronic/Searchable Holy Books

« Last post by Darwin on January 10, 2008, 07:02 PM »

OK - me too... but where to begin?!

Seriously (and I am only have joking above, actually) - I too am AMAZED (pun fully intended) that no cross-faith tool exists. Niche market waiting to be exploited, tinjaw 

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Living Room / Re: Better run like Hell!!! I AM BACK!!!!

« Last post by Darwin on January 10, 2008, 11:57 AM »

Wow. That mug is a keeper! All the photos are clear enough, JoTo - thanks for posting them!

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Textmaker (Softmaker/Ashampoo Office) 2008

« Last post by Darwin on January 10, 2008, 07:59 AM »

Hmm... no one's mentioned it there. If you want to post in that forum, point your browser here: http://www.softmaker.com/forum/index.php. You might need to register to use the forum first...

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Textmaker (Softmaker/Ashampoo Office) 2008

« Last post by Darwin on January 10, 2008, 07:51 AM »

Have you posted this in the SoftMaker forum? Just wondering because they are generally pretty quick to respond there and this issue would, I think, be fixed quickly if they can replicate it. Right, off to check the forum to see if it has been discussed...

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Living Room / Re: Wanted: Electronic/Searchable Holy Books

« Last post by Darwin on January 09, 2008, 07:11 PM »

(Darwin jumps up and down, trying to draw attention to himself) Yes! Me too! What tinjaw said! I'm grateful for the Judeo-Christain pointers but would also appreciate any software that covers other major holy works.

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Official Announcements / Re: JANUARY 2008 GIANT SHAREWARE GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT CELEBRATION

« Last post by Darwin on January 09, 2008, 05:49 PM »

I'm speechless - and I had a sneak preview on the Admin board.

Fantastic work, Carl 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Giveaway of the Day - StarBurnShark 9.5

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 07:06 PM »

It's hard to say, even with over 100 comments posted on the giveaway download page. AFAICT, there are a number of complaints about browser home page hijacking (which is apparently VERY difficult to reverse but also easily avoided in the first place) and a few complaints about the optical drive access issue. I've decided to pass on this one - Ashampoo Burning Studio 7 more than meets my needs and it works. Why mess with it?!

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Living Room / Re: Wanted: Electronic/Searchable Holy Books

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 01:52 PM »

(betcha didn't expect to see a heathen like me here   )

No, but I bet no one expected Chaim to start the thread or for me to show much interest, either!

Anyway, ANOTHER nice find - thanks 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Giveaway of the Day - StarBurnShark 9.5

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 10:49 AM »

Yes! I've noticed that too. I *think* today marks my first ever posting, actually... Usually I sit on the sidelines and watch in awe at some of the comments. As you say there is a vocal camp of those incapable of reading/following the ludicrously simple installation instructions and an equally vocal group crying "$19.95?! I wouldn't give you a washer for it! x,y,z is free/$9.95/better"! Er, how can these people miss out on the fact that it's free during the 24 hour giveaway? What's to complain about? Try it out, if it's inferior to something else, lose it. I mean, I do appreciate the comments that advise readers that there are better alternatives, but I don't like all the "this is an ok app but is too expensive" comments. All I can think is that there posters are entering into the intended spirit of the site and actually wind up paying for those Giveaways that they find useful. However, I SERIOUSLY doubt that this is the case.

Of coursre, regarding StarBurnShark, I want to know if it's superior to Ashampoo Burning Studio but am not willing to risk installing it if there is any danger of it turning out to be crap/hijacking access to my optical drives/being monstrously difficult to get rid of...

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Giveaway of the Day - StarBurnShark 9.5

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 10:36 AM »

Heh, heh - I read that Curt. The issue I am concerned about is StarBurnShark hijacking access to my optical drives and blocking access to them by other software on my computer. Makes me VERY hesitant to install the giveaway... though I would as a matter of course monitor the installation with Ashampoo Uninstallation Studio. Hm... I wonder if I could install it into Sandboxie?

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Giveaway of the Day - StarBurnShark 9.5

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 10:22 AM »

BigJim - I just posted a comment in the GOTD thread about the dog poo, asking if it's default behaviour or if it's only affecting some people... Have to wait and see now.

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Living Room / Re: Wanted: Electronic/Searchable Holy Books

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 10:05 AM »

Drat! Now I'm spoiled for choice 

The Sword Project is interesting - the number of plugins are impressive. I'm going to have to set up a Favourites folder for all of these suggestions. I'm also going to have to Google for equivalent software to deal with other religious texts like the Koran. Thanks for the link, Grorgy - just noticed it as I was about to hit "post" 

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Living Room / Re: What is appropriate content for DonationCoder?

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 09:58 AM »

For-Next... ah (light-bulb comes on). Obvious when it's explained to me...  A bit late for me to say "good one", but 

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Living Room / Re: What is appropriate content for DonationCoder?

« Last post by Darwin on January 06, 2008, 12:08 AM »

Next time be kind and use a For-Next, will ya!

OK, I'm dim - what's a For-Next?

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Living Room / Re: Wanted: Electronic/Searchable Holy Books

« Last post by Darwin on January 05, 2008, 11:57 PM »

A little pious pirating?

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: SMF Plugin for Ignore Thread?

« Last post by Darwin on January 05, 2008, 05:30 PM »

Thanks, Jesse. Checking it out now.

-Darwin (January 05, 2008, 05:13 PM)

Brown Noser! Suck Up!

-tinjaw (January 05, 2008, 05:16 PM)

I take that back. Your nose seems to be transparent and the background was brown.  Nevermind.

-tinjaw (January 05, 2008, 05:24 PM)

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Actually, I hadn't meant to post that message as I was reading through the 33 pages of available mods and was going to post with some suggestions. Don't know how that happened anyway, here goes:

I agree with Josh - the Ignore User mod might be worth considering (though I'm a bit uneasy about it). I'd also like to ask others to see what they think of:

Google Tagged - this one looks a bit scary, somehow
Tag Menu
Tagging System for Topics

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: SMF Plugin for Ignore Thread?

« Last post by Darwin on January 05, 2008, 05:13 PM »

Thanks, Jesse. Checking it out now.

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: SMF Plugin for Ignore Thread?

« Last post by Darwin on January 05, 2008, 05:06 PM »

Me three!

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Living Room / Re: What is appropriate content for DonationCoder?

« Last post by Darwin on January 05, 2008, 05:04 PM »

Nope. I'm user number 377 - you're 38,009, so you're clearly a post-Darwinian...