The Bitch Box

Engine · 08-25-2012, 10:45 PM

I'm actually sort of with the Troll on this one. I mean, definitely do use the cloud, it's a fantastic idea. But don't ever trust it fully. Trolly asked "how much will this cost?" and I'm not sure what he meant but that question is exactly what you need to consider when depending on the cloud. The fact is, the cloud is always running on money somewhere (servers that need upkeep, etc.) even though we don't directly pay for it individually or ever see any cost. So if/when its supporting money goes away, the cloud dissipates and your files go away with it.

Definitely do invest in an external hard drive. You can get 1 TB for less than $100 and if you only need a few GBs then it's super-cheap.

Trollheart · 08-26-2012, 10:26 AM

What I meant was I have no real clue about how the system works: do you pay a subscription fee, membership, download software etc? How do they finance it? And instead of Googling and finding out I decided to display my ignorance and laziness for all to laugh at.

Must go Google it now. Maybe.

Still, I stand by my asseration that I would never trust a shadowy someone I have never met or conversed with with all my files. Even my own FTP server has all the files on it backed up to various hard drives here, just in case, just in case. "Too big to to fail"? Never believed that, nor should you. Look at Oron and Demonoid...

**Janszoon** · 08-26-2012, 10:45 AM

I'm not a fan of the cloud either. I feel like it's a move toward consumers no longer owning any media, like music or movies, but simply renting all of it via subscription.

FETCHER. · 08-27-2012, 12:11 PM

This is becoming a serious problem in my life. One of my friends literally calls me constantly, I'm not the kind of person to have 2hr long phonecalls. I prefer getting all the information and share mine within literally like 2mins. The other week I was on the phone to her for 15mins and my phone went dead, so she calls my house phone and I speak with her for 1h45m (that's like my phonecall record) I told her in this copious amount of my time I was going to my mate Peters with my brother and about 3 ****ing hours later she calls me again to talk? What am I seriously supposed to do about this. I absolutely love spending time with her but I'm actually avoiding speaking to her because I know I'll get roped into an 18hr phonecall. How am I supposed to tell her gently to stop ****ing stalking me?

The Batlord · 08-27-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETCHING.

This is becoming a serious problem in my life. One of my friends literally calls me constantly, I'm not the kind of person to have 2hr long phonecalls. I prefer getting all the information and share mine within literally like 2mins. The other week I was on the phone to her for 15mins and my phone went dead, so she calls my house phone and I speak with her for 1h45m (that's like my phonecall record) I told her in this copious amount of my time I was going to my mate Peters with my brother and about 3 ****ing hours later she calls me again to talk? What am I seriously supposed to do about this. I absolutely love spending time with her but I'm actually avoiding speaking to her because I know I'll get roped into an 18hr phonecall. How am I supposed to tell her gently to stop ****ing stalking me?

Whenever she's talking, just start breathing really heavily. If she asks, play dumb and just say that that's just how your breathing sounds on the phone.

FRED HALE SR. · 08-27-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETCHING.

This is becoming a serious problem in my life. One of my friends literally calls me constantly, I'm not the kind of person to have 2hr long phonecalls. I prefer getting all the information and share mine within literally like 2mins. The other week I was on the phone to her for 15mins and my phone went dead, so she calls my house phone and I speak with her for 1h45m (that's like my phonecall record) I told her in this copious amount of my time I was going to my mate Peters with my brother and about 3 ****ing hours later she calls me again to talk? What am I seriously supposed to do about this. I absolutely love spending time with her but I'm actually avoiding speaking to her because I know I'll get roped into an 18hr phonecall. How am I supposed to tell her gently to stop ****ing stalking me?

Hows about you just be honest with her. I prefer honesty every time. Or Tell her you've been spending way too much time on the phone and your bill is exhorbitant. Tell her we can talk in person.

FETCHER. · 08-27-2012, 12:19 PM

My vocabulary consists of "mmm" "mhmm" "yup" "yeah" "no" on the phone to her.

FRED HALE SR. · 08-27-2012, 12:26 PM

So my friend calls me last night. Apparently he signed his kid up for UFC classes and his kid is a good 4 inches taller then him and outweighs him by 40 lbs easily. So apprently his kid broke his nose last night and beat the **** out of him. He called me thinking i'd rush over and beat his kid up. I said you reap what you sow, good luck with that. Honestly this guy is usually drunk by noon on weekends so he probably mouthed off and insisted on fighting his kid and got beat up. Good times.

**Janszoon** · 08-27-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

So my friend calls me last night. Apparently he signed his kid up for UFC classes and his kid is a good 4 inches taller then him and outweighs him by 40 lbs easily. So apprently his kid broke his nose last night and beat the **** out of him. He called me thinking i'd rush over and beat his kid up. I said you reap what you sow, good luck with that. Honestly this guy is usually drunk by noon on weekends so he probably mouthed off and insisted on fighting his kid and got beat up. Good times.

Your friend wanted you to fight his kid?

FRED HALE SR. · 08-27-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Your friend wanted you to fight his kid?

He asked if I would come over and talk with him. LOL I said sorry bud i'm busy at the moment. He tried to bait me by telling me his kid said He could take me. I said you must be so proud and told him maybe next time. His kid is scrawny and small compared to me. I would never entertain fighting anyone much less a teenager. I am under the strict philosophy of defending myself when need be, otherwise I will never be in a fight.

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08-25-2012, 10:45 PM	#10371 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	I'm actually sort of with the Troll on this one. I mean, definitely do use the cloud, it's a fantastic idea. But don't ever trust it fully. Trolly asked "how much will this cost?" and I'm not sure what he meant but that question is exactly what you need to consider when depending on the cloud. The fact is, the cloud is always running on money somewhere (servers that need upkeep, etc.) even though we don't directly pay for it individually or ever see any cost. So if/when its supporting money goes away, the cloud dissipates and your files go away with it. Definitely do invest in an external hard drive. You can get 1 TB for less than $100 and if you only need a few GBs then it's super-cheap. __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.

08-26-2012, 10:26 AM	#10372 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	What I meant was I have no real clue about how the system works: do you pay a subscription fee, membership, download software etc? How do they finance it? And instead of Googling and finding out I decided to display my ignorance and laziness for all to laugh at. Must go Google it now. Maybe. Still, I stand by my asseration that I would never trust a shadowy someone I have never met or conversed with with all my files. Even my own FTP server has all the files on it backed up to various hard drives here, just in case, just in case. "Too big to to fail"? Never believed that, nor should you. Look at Oron and Demonoid... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-26-2012, 10:45 AM	#10373 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I'm not a fan of the cloud either. I feel like it's a move toward consumers no longer owning any media, like music or movies, but simply renting all of it via subscription. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-27-2012, 12:26 PM	#10378 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	So my friend calls me last night. Apparently he signed his kid up for UFC classes and his kid is a good 4 inches taller then him and outweighs him by 40 lbs easily. So apprently his kid broke his nose last night and beat the **** out of him. He called me thinking i'd rush over and beat his kid up. I said you reap what you sow, good luck with that. Honestly this guy is usually drunk by noon on weekends so he probably mouthed off and insisted on fighting his kid and got beat up. Good times.