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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on October 01, 2010, 11:24 AM »
Again, not to sound cold because that is not my intent, is that my concern when I go out to eat? If I worried about everyone who was being underpaid, I would tip the people at walmart who ring up my merchandise who make nothing, work 40+ hours per week, and receive no real set of benefits, I would tip the people at mcdonalds working drive thru, I would tip the person working the gas station, etc. I go to a restaurant to eat, not worry about the employment decision made by an individual. At what point do I stop worrying about everyone else and start worrying more about my family and my own obligations?

Again, I am not trying to sound cold, but I take this viewpoint from a realist standpoint and realize that I cannot affect everyone's pay without affecting those whom I have a direct responsibility for (My family). I am not going to tip someone an arbitrary amount set by tradition because it is the normal thing to do. I am going to tip you if I feel you earned it and even then I will tip the amount I feel you earned, not some arbitrary percentage.
-Josh (October 01, 2010, 10:19 AM)

But the point is, they aren't underpaid as in their salary is low.  They are not *paid* by the establishment, because of how the industry sets up the pay scale.  The people at walmart make $x/hr to do their job.  That's what's communicated as their rate of pay.  When a waiter is hired, his rate of pay is $x/hr + tips.  That's how it's stated and what's communicated.  And before you say that it's their fault for signing on... look at the economy.  The same reason that people take jobs at walmart is the same reason that people wait tables.  Because they need a job that fits their skills.
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Developer's Corner / Re: Check Gmail using C#
« Last post by wraith808 on October 01, 2010, 11:21 AM »
If you click the plain text link, it will convert it to plain text.

As for a code sample:

Code: C# [Select]
  1. using System;
  2. using System.Collections.Generic;
  3. using System.ComponentModel;
  4. using System.Data;
  5. using System.Drawing;
  6. using System.Linq;
  7. using System.Text;
  8. using System.Windows.Forms;
  9. using System.IO;
  10. using UtilsLib;
  11.  
  12. namespace MyFTP
  13. {
  14.     public class Downloader
  15.         {
  16.                 private bool DownloadFile()
  17.                 {
  18.                         var ftpMyFile = new UtilsLib.SimpleFTP
  19.                         {
  20.                             LocalFilePath = "C:\",
  21.                             LocalFileName = "localFile.jpg",
  22.                             URI = "mysite.com",
  23.                             UserId = "myName",
  24.                             Password = "myPass",
  25.                             RemoteFileName = "myfile.jpg",
  26.                             UseBinaryMode = true
  27.                         };
  28.  
  29.                         bool ftpResult = ftpMyFile.InitiateTransfer(OnFTPProgress, OnFTPStart, OnFTPFinish);
  30.                         return ftpResult;
  31.                 }
  32.  
  33.                 public void OnFTPFinish(bool ftpSuccessful, string message)
  34.                 {
  35.                         if (!(ftpSuccessful))
  36.                         {
  37.                                 // Do whatever you want if the ftp is unsuccessful
  38.                         }
  39.                         else
  40.                         {
  41.                                 // Do whatever you want if the ftp is successful
  42.                         }
  43.                 }
  44.  
  45.                 public void OnFTPStart(string message)
  46.                 {
  47.                         // for reporting of progress - called when the FTP starts
  48.                 }
  49.  
  50.                 public void OnFTPProgress(int bytesTransferred, string message)
  51.                 {
  52.                         // do whatever updating of progress that you want to do
  53.                 }
  54.         }
  55. }
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on October 01, 2010, 10:01 AM »
That is part of my logic. The cost of the food, whether this is actually the case or not, should cover the service the waiter is providing. If I tip, it should be EXTRA and not an expected part of their income. Why am I going to tip you 15% of a 60 dollar check for 4 interactions (Intro/Drink order placement, drop off drinks and take food order, drop off food and see if anything else is needed, and checking if we want desert/dropping off check) with the occasional extra drink refill? What did they do that warrants $9, in the case of a 60 dollar check, extra? Why should I leave you 15% extra from my check? What, because it is considered "customary"? Sorry, I will tip you when I feel it is warranted and you did something to earn the extra money. I will not tip because it's the "expected" thing to do.
-Josh (October 01, 2010, 08:57 AM)

But *my* point is that stiffing the waiter isn't hurting the restaurant, who is making the waiter depend on tips.  It's hurting the *waiter*.  I can understand your point, but is hurting another individual who has no influence on the pay scale the way to go about it?  Or perhaps to try, in some manner or fashion, to change the system?
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Developer's Corner / Re: Check Gmail using C#
« Last post by wraith808 on September 30, 2010, 10:42 PM »
I uploaded a simple FTP class to snipplr that might help.  You can find it at http://snipplr.com/v...451/simpleftp-class/.  Let me know if you have any questions.
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Living Room / Re: Am I the only one who finds the new Apps-based world boring?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 30, 2010, 10:30 AM »
I actually like the concept of Apps, for 2 reasons:
1. They tend to satisfy a specific need.
2. They don't tend to be bloated with unneeded functionality.

As far as the method of consumption, I'm rather bleh to the whole thing.
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Developer's Corner / Re: Organizing code written by oneself and others downloaded from elsewhere
« Last post by wraith808 on September 28, 2010, 08:50 AM »
I use a combination of snipplr/snip-it pro (http://www.snipitpro.com/).  There's also http://www.snippetmanager.net/.  But I see you're moving to ubuntu... so I guess neither of these will help you.

There's also another thread here: https://www.donation...ex.php?topic=15376.0
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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows Security Essentials
« Last post by wraith808 on September 28, 2010, 05:57 AM »
I started using it- I had been using AVG for years, and didn't really want to spend the funds to re-up for another year.  I don't move around as much for work, so I don't really need the internet related stuff (firewall, etc) as I have a hardware firewall, so wanted to give it a try.  It scans really fast on quick scan, my computer is now responding better than it has in a while, and WSE actually found something on my computer that AVG had never caught before.

So far, I give it a  :Thmbsup:
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Developer's Corner / Re: Why computer programs should not be patentable -- in easy-to-understand terms
« Last post by wraith808 on September 27, 2010, 01:44 PM »
(i might be making this all up but, i thought Apple had already had a go at someone for daring to use the "i" at the start of their name. or am i just thinking of the EasyJet case?)
-nudone (September 27, 2010, 01:37 PM)

Nope... not the 'i'... that would be silly... right?  But the Pod on the other hand... ::)

http://www.tgdaily.c...rd-pod-all-to-itself
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N.A.N.Y. 2011 / Re: Response to Question: Can shareware be released in the NANY event?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 24, 2010, 09:26 AM »
^ +1.  Those are my thoughts too.
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DC Gamer Club / Re: Lord of the Rings Online going free..
« Last post by wraith808 on September 21, 2010, 11:40 AM »
There is definitely a big difference between the high-res and standard-res textures.

http://dramey.com/ha...p;t=1223&start=0
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Living Room / Re: OhLife - A new way to journal
« Last post by wraith808 on September 17, 2010, 10:25 AM »
^ It includes the text that you're replying to?  It doesn't include it on mine... I just reply and start typing, and only the part that I type is included.  What does your e-mailer use to denote quoted text?  And are you typing above the quote, or below?
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 17, 2010, 08:41 AM »
Now tipping is comparable to bribing public officials and law enforcement? Oh man, even Mr. Pink didn't go there.

This thread gets better with each post! I almost expect Godwin's Law to come into play soon!   :D

Jim
-J-Mac (September 16, 2010, 08:56 PM)

Why are you so PRO tipping? Honest question.
-Josh (September 17, 2010, 07:12 AM)

You weren't asking me, but I'll answer.  I used to be really anti-tipping.  But then I dated someone who was in the food service industry, and hearing her and seeing her experiences let me know that the tipping bit, though inconvenient and something added on top of your food purchase, was a direct way that your server was affected.  And trying to change that by *not* tipping just hurt them.  In fact, a good server could go out of their way for just the fact that they took pride in their job, and receive *no* recognition.  Then I had experience in places that didn't accept tips/tipping was not expected, and other than places where pride was a big factor (i.e. true Japanese restaurants), it really affected the service you received.

It was only when I started my new job, and became used to the culture here that I really understood why.  As a contractor, I've always held myself to a high standard- mainly because take pride in my work, but also because I knew that my continued (and future) employment depended upon my quality of work in a way that most permanent employees do not experience.  Now, being in an environment where you get your base salary (which is a bit less than market), but an increasingly large bonus based on performance, I see an energy that was lacking in other places.  That energy is driven by incentive.  Because we live in a society driven by money, it is a great incentive to get the best out of people.

At least that's what I've seen...
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DonationCoder.com Newsletters / Re: --> Newsletter for September 16th, 2010 - "Prepare the Sleds"
« Last post by wraith808 on September 17, 2010, 08:31 AM »
It's amazing how much you get into this newsletter month-to-month, and categorize it, etc.  Thanks!  A great one as usual!  And thanks to Perry also!
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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Release: Open Menu
« Last post by wraith808 on September 17, 2010, 07:00 AM »
OpenMenu Search has been lifehacked :) 

http://lifehacker.co...what-you-want-to-eat
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 17, 2010, 06:34 AM »
why would you serve worse if you get more basic pay? Less worries and it's not people will stop tipping.
-justice (September 16, 2010, 08:17 AM)

Did you not see the above commentary on service in Europe?
-wraith808 (September 16, 2010, 11:49 AM)
Yes and I disagree with that statement, one waiter in london is not proof of london, a country or a continent. it's just an experience of a moment in time by one person in one day.
-justice (September 17, 2010, 04:49 AM)

I've seen it from more than one place... and from more than one person's experience.  And I quite think it's a part of some people's make-up; if there's no incentive to do more, then why do more?
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Living Room / Re: My portable HTPC project
« Last post by wraith808 on September 16, 2010, 07:55 PM »
Yeah but it looks like you can only buy it at a brick & mortar store in California. :huh:
-Deozaan (September 16, 2010, 05:51 PM)

http://www.thebookpc....php/products_id/482

http://lib.store.yah...ib/myaopen/MP57.html
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 16, 2010, 02:59 PM »
personally i'd much rather pay higher prices and have a waiter who isn't trying to be fake nice hoping to get a good tip, and just being like a normal person on a job.  i very much dislike the fake game of trying to kiss the ass of the customers hoping they will give you a good tip.

if we follow the logic of tipping to it's natural conclusion, we'd be tipping everyone -- cops, airplane pilots, bus drivers, etc.  i don't think that's a good idea.
-mouser (September 16, 2010, 12:32 PM)
If a cop would take the time to just wing me as opposed to taking a center mass shot I would think that would be worth some kind of gratuity.
-Cpilot (September 16, 2010, 02:47 PM)

Hilarious!
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 16, 2010, 11:49 AM »
why would you serve worse if you get more basic pay? Less worries and it's not people will stop tipping.
-justice (September 16, 2010, 08:17 AM)

Did you not see the above commentary on service in Europe?  It's human nature... if you don't have to work harder to get the extra money, then the average quality of service will decrease.
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Living Room / Re: Tipping - Why does this appear to be a "requirement"?
« Last post by wraith808 on September 16, 2010, 08:13 AM »
Sorry, but tipping has gotten out of control and for restaurants to make that more then 50% of someone's salary is wrong. The restaurant chains need to change and pay their employees decently.
-Josh (September 16, 2010, 06:42 AM)

And again, are we as American's prepared for the other side of that, i.e. the increase in what we're actually purchasing?  And the decrease in service quality?
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General Software Discussion / Re: www.exendo.se, the makers of history explorer
« Last post by wraith808 on September 15, 2010, 04:31 PM »
I use History Explorer, and have been quite pleased with it.  There are a few niggling issues, but I haven't had any problems so far...  I'm on version 2.2.2, but I don't have any files with ' in the name...
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Living Room / Re: tc1100 tablet pc dies before i've even set it up
« Last post by wraith808 on September 15, 2010, 11:18 AM »
I don't have that problem with my tc1100 for some reason... I'm using ArtRage Starter Edition, and I don't have any problems when I'm drawing.
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Living Room / Re: When you make your 100'th Post
« Last post by wraith808 on September 15, 2010, 08:53 AM »
And nudone goes on a rant for 3333...

nudone3333.png

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Living Room / Re: tc1100 tablet pc dies before i've even set it up
« Last post by wraith808 on September 15, 2010, 08:50 AM »
The accuracy on my tc1100 is pretty darned good, to tell the truth.  The lag and extra ink flow is very minimal.  Did you try to calibrate?
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General Review Discussion / Re: Dated reviews
« Last post by wraith808 on September 15, 2010, 06:55 AM »
Or just a note in the review section that they *are* dated.  Maybe make it more prevalent in the template also rather than just the posting date?
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N.A.N.Y. 2011 / Re: NANY 2011 Poll To Help Decide Mouser's App
« Last post by wraith808 on September 14, 2010, 02:08 PM »
I wanted to vote for both of these:
# Touchscreen Pictureframe App - The idea for this is a program you would run on a touchscreen monitor mounted on the wall in a picture frame; it would let you configure screensavers, visual demo effects, special web pages, etc.; and easily cycle through them, kind of like an iphone style user interface that let you navigate between modules.
# Card/Board Game Protoyping Tools - I've already written several scripts for board game designers to help prototype games; this idea is to take this to the next level.

But I can only make one choice!  Decisions... decisions...
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