Posts by coppersailor28

David Anderson66 said:...I started a thread on Chatroom to reconnect with some folks from a defunct forum, and now a few of them have reached out saying they registered, but they can't post or reply to anything. ...

I took a look at that thread (it has nine posts right now).

David Anderson66 said:...I'm trying to figure out what the issue might be since they claim they registered properly on Reddit, yet they still can't write anything. ...

At first glance, this doesn't look like a purely technical glitch—the thread was created successfully, posts are visible, and the numbering is correct...

No, but I hope you all manage to get together
👍

analoghound21 said:That’s quite the explanation you’ve got there 😉
Look, my post was barely even off-topic compared to the absolute dumpster fire of threads most people post in here—maybe take a second to actually look at your own post history? Not to mention those other threads, like that mess about digital health passes and vaccine passports. Your standards for what counts as "off-topic" seem a little... inconsistent.
The point wasn't some diary entry about my own medical history after getting the shot; it was about observing how everyone else started acting once they got theirs.
And calling it a "personal analysis of forum users" is just a fancy way of saying I’m making an objective observation.
Honestly, it's a shame you deleted that post. It touches on something incredibly vital given the whole pandemic situation we're stuck in—something I see playing out constantly in my daily life and my work.

Good grief, @Larry Walker24... as if there aren't at least six others acting like that on this subforum anyway.

... Who knows. There are maybe six people who actually run that subforum anyway.
The question was purely rhetorical. ☕

(Since my colleague @Childish seems offended—given that topics like this on this forum just waste everyone's precious time...)

analogmarlin4 said:How do I see if someone quoted me?

There’s no other way. Just check the thread directly.

Larry Walker24 said:...
And I don't see why you care if someone quoted you or not.

You know that perfectly well. 🙂

Manchild. coppersailor28 said:He quoted my response. 🙂

...
And I have no idea why you care about what coppersailor28 thinks.Taylor Swift You really think you don't care? Please.

urbanwalker2 said:... and when I rebooted, it said there was no bootable device. That doesn't make sense, because the boot drive is C (SSD) where the apps live, notD, which holds my files. ...

?

If those 'boot_stuff' (bootmgr etc.) files aren't sitting in the Hard drive (C: e.g.) directory,
then they should be tucked away in some other folder within the macOS root directory
like C:/Windows/Boot/PCAT, for instance.
Or maybe in
C:/Windows/WinSxS/...

But, where those files actually reside (they all belong on a single drive—specifically the one running the OS) isn't your concern...

...unless you manually moved them to different folders or drives based on your own idea of
"how things should work"... ...somewhere among the data(?)...

Jeremy Johnson18 said:...That's another 5 points for going off-topic. ...

😲 😲 😲

What exactly is happening over at "usamljen srce"—a seasonal sale, a promo, Black Friday?

Fine, I'm coming. Just don't try to pass off some counterfeit points or expired ones on me. 🙂

Jerry Robinson56 said:our sister 😁

ma'am

Jerry Robinson56 said:...it’s not about 5 points, it’s about the will to live...
...this isn't even about points; it's about injustice. You get me?
...
...I just want to show that I understand Markkonen perfectly...

Whatever. Injustice is just a subjective perception of "fairness."

Anyone feeling slighted by a penalty regarding their standing will inevitably label that penalty as "unfair treatment."
I understand that. But there is another side, which feels an equal sense of injustice:

- injustice toward the effort put into ensuring a specific sub-forum (Natural Sciences, History, etc.) remains a reliable source of information with clear topics... injustice toward the work invested here and there... (certain "deviations" from the core vision of one or more moderators—visions that are clearly visible in a positive way on the sub-forums where they are enforced)

- injustice toward temporary leniency, or rather, tolerating things that wouldn't normally be acceptable... ('exploiting' a moderator's temporary patience)

- injustice toward warnings or low-point penalties, if the point count could have been higher... ('ingratitude' from users toward the moderator)

- injustice toward the users who actually follow the moderator's instructions when given... ('moderator ingratitude' toward those users when the moderator overlooks someone 'problematic')

It is much easier for individuals within a group to follow that group's rules than it is to "distribute justice" among individuals to benefit the group as a whole.

Jerry Robinson56 said:...anyway, I'm leaving for a week, going far away, very far, and I won't be around for a while. But I would like to see some changes in how things work when I return. Good luck to everyone...

Far away, very far... 🤔 - to Pittsburgh?

I was there once... but a few miles before you even arrive, there is almost nothing. There is no point going to that wasteland, let alone further...
Better to stay home and help us change the internet.

Jerry Robinson56 said:...so, you jumping back into the trading card game?

Not a chance. I haven't had any luck lately—I doubt I'll ever pull a single card again.

Even my contact @Modesti cut me off from the supply. She's probably still holding a grudge because I didn't reply to her last 'Dear coppersailor28' post. 🤷

Jerry Robinson56 said:...Markkonen has a point...

If you mean this:

coppersailor28 said:...I'm not on your side in this thread—since you're wrong. ...

...In my opinion, they're wrong (exactly why these threads exist, exactly what this topic is about...).

I don't read the 'History' PDF, let alone write in there. It's a lack of interest in history combined with insufficient skill to write on such topics...

And if you mean 'has the right to appeal a strike', then obviously they have that right, but the right to appeal should be done in the specific designated thread.

What kind of appeals over a mere 5 penalty points in a thread created specifically for that purpose are you all making?

hollowwalker24 said:It isn't about the points. It’s about the fact that the moderator handed out a penalty for something I didn't even do. ...

Right, you haven't rested... (which was explicitly stated in the penalty justification).

hollowwalker24 said:...Furthermore, after I sent him a private message asking, "Excuse me, is there some kind of misunderstanding here?"
The moderator replied: "No." ...

And what exactly were you expecting him to say?
"Sir, there is absolutely no misunderstanding."?

hollowwalker24 said:...Meanwhile, this same moderator is doing the exact things he hands out penalties and points for. Apparently, the rules he enforces don't apply to himself. ...

Listen to @Markkonen (and his entourage):
"Zoran, you're over-moderating—take a break."

hollowwalker24 said:...In addition, I'll draw an analogy: a moderator handing out penalties for things people didn't do, using point totals to classify severity, is akin to domestic violence.

- 5 points - wife looks at her husband the wrong way, gets hit in the head with a skillet
- 50 points - wife didn't put enough soup in his bowl, husband breaks her arm
- 500 points - wife goes out for coffee with friends and doesn't reply to a text immediately, husband breaks both her legs

Does the woman "deserve" those points, regardless of whether it's 5, 50, or 500? ...

I assume you know exactly what kind of 'husband' you have and what his 'house rules' are.
How could you even think 'looking at him wrong' was an option?!

hollowwalker24 said:No, I am referring to specific posts in this thread where it is blatantly obvious that trolling, spamming, and insults go completely unpunished.

I am glad you found yourself in that description, though.

I am certain my previous post contained absolutely zero (not even the slightest) hint of a reaction to being "identified."

hollowwalker24 said:...In the meantime, I honestly have no idea who you are or why you are bothering to jump into this thread, given that you have neither any authority here nor have you contributed anything meaningful to this discussion. ...

I am not taking your side in this thread—primarily because you aren't right.
Given that, it stands to reason you view my comments as "non-contributing."

...Therefore, this will be my final response to you.

I would love to see ☕

More interesting would be information regarding your actual last post in this thread...

Ashley Vaughn79 said:coppersailor28, is this really necessary? That font combination is incredibly strong.? 🙂
...

I have no idea who you are....



And why exactly are you showing up? ☕

Honorary moderators. Absolutely useless. They don't even have standard fonts. Honorary moderators are useless. They have no right.

hollowwalker24 said:... Furthermore, some posts in this thread make it obvious that neither trolling, spam nor insults are being sanctioned.

5 / five / P-E-T / penalty points - a special topic?!!!

You’re clearly talking about your own trolling, spam...
...and ultimately about your own insulting everyone who dares to complain about an 'standard' or even a truly 'severe' ban on the REGULAR 'Ban Appeals' thread!

Adam Harris2 said:So, I actually found that P.S. you mentioned, and I jumped straight into Google Family Link to check things out... but I'm a bit stuck. How am I supposed to block a computer if it isn't running Android?...
I'm not exactly a tech pro, so I was wondering... is this app only for Android? Or did I totally miss something... 😵😵

I'm just as lost as you are.

My assumption was that if you have an Android OS ('smartphone') with Family Link installed, the control is limited to those two specific devices ('the phone' & your router) 🤷

A quick internet (Google Translate):

Does Google Family Link work on a computer?

Google Family Link is a free parental control app developed by Google that lets parents set rules for their children or teens regarding digital technology use. It is available for Android and iOS mobile phones, as well as for Windows computers using a compatible emulator*.

*FAQ: An information device or software used to run programs written for a different type of computer

PC emulator for "google family link"

Google Family Link for parents (info, download etc)

or this? (Google Family Link for parents for PC /File size: 147.25 MB ?!!!/)

These are all just suggestions—I don't have any hands-on experience with them, nor can I offer anything remotely intelligent about it.
Likely someone else on the forum will know more—@fadedorca66 for instance.

Try to find it yourself—look for some free software that actually fits your needs...

Take this /image/... page
(just as an sample, since this isn't exactly free software)

As for instructions on how to configure this on your router, try searching these results (for instance, obviously)...

P.S.
question
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Since my kids are using Android devices, Google Family Link turned out to be the best solution for setting all their restrictions.

driftingcanyon2 As specified by darkmason40:
Installing Windows 10 on a brand-new laptop these days is a complete waste of time for two reasons: ...

You're not the only one. Any excuse is a good excuse when it comes to messing around with such a ridiculous username.

@darkmason40 🙂 The Windows 10 activation key is already available, and you can grab the software for free directly from Microsoft's official website.
Let's be honest: installing an operating system can be a long, drawn-out process. It can even get a little stressful.
Look, we’re talking about installing Windows 10 OS here—not Windows XP. If someone were actually trying to install Windows XP, I'd tell them to think twice unless that OS is strictly necessary. But that isn't the case here.

Let’s talk central heating. Specifically, the dilemma of whether to invest in a wood stove, oil, or a heat pump.

Then there shouldn't be an issue...
But it's probably best if @fadedorca66 confirms that too.

You can tell by whether Windows 10 was already pre-installed on the computer you bought. Essentially, if the disc was bundled with the hardware purchase and included in the price.

In your case, the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) would be Microsoft...

For example, if (hypothetically) Bosch used motors from GE in their appliances, then GE would be the Original Equipment Manufacturer—the "OEM" provider for those specific motors inside the Bosch units.

With that setup (a PC with a "factory" installed Windows OS), the serial number is valid only for that specific Windows OS installed on that exact machine.

(I'm not certain about the specifics, but that's generally how it works)

Tyler Bennett73 said:...I've noticed my comments aren't sticking. I can't see them, and the comment count doesn't reflect anything being sent to the channel owner...

Check back in a day or two.
The videos or channels might have moderation turned on—meaning the creator manually picks which comments actually show up...
If that's the case, they probably aren't sitting there monitoring the feed 24/7 to approve everything instantly.

Alternatively, it could just be your sort settings—switching between 'newest,' 'oldest,' or 'top rated'...

Look, you aren't my only concern.

You can create extra partitions whenever you feel like it. The only actual requirement for making a new one—specifically,
'a new Local disk with a different drive letter'
HTML Code:

—is having enough space on the drive you intend to split into two, three, or more partitions.

As for installing the Windows 10 OS, this should be plenty to get you started. Take a look at the various 'offers' available and see which one is most intuitive to you visually and textually...
If you need a translation, instead of clicking the main link for any result, just click 'Translate this page'.

Take this page, for example, ?

During installation, you'll have to choose one of these options:
- formatting the drive entirely
- creating a new partition (giving you two partitions total)
- installing onto the existing partition (in your case, the single partition on your drive /dual boot/)

Since you aren't interested in dual booting (using the same disk or partition), formatting is likely your smartest move.
Especially if there aren't any files on the laptop that you can't temporarily offload to a USB flash drive, or if you just don't need them...

If you do have files you want to keep using (opening, saving, etc.) within the Windows 10 environment:

Windows 10's May 2019 Update finally offers an easy, safe, and officially supported way to access and work with your Linux files in Windows Explorer and other applications. ... This will launch File Explorer showing the current Linux directory—you can browse the Linux environment's file system from there.

The May 2019 Windows 10 update finally provides a simple, secure, and officially supported method to access and manage your Linux files via File Explorer and other apps. ... This will launch File Explorer showing the current Linux directory—allowing you to browse the Linux environment's file system directly.

hollowwalker24 said:I got flagged. The reason listed was:You're writing too much."Take a break," they say. As if that's an option.

Word on the street is you’ve got a reputation for being allergic to downtime.
Someone clearly hacked your inbox, and now you're out here broadcasting all that private info on the forum.

Give it a rest. You aren't the only bookworm in the States.

Marko Vanilla, take a break.!

Everyone keeps telling me the same thing: just take a break. Take a rest. Get some downtime.
Ease off the gas. Slow down. Stop burning through it.
To you, everyone is just too slow. Always lagging behind.
They’re going to tear you apart.

Everyone chooses their own path.
He chooses his own way.
Throughout my life.
I've made my choice.
One million. That’s the final number. I've only just arrived. 8.260)

Great. Now I just need a twenty-five-hour day.
Look, I take every opportunity that comes my way.
And that’s exactly why I’m in such a hurry.
Adrenaline is pumping through my veins.

Everything is exactly as I planned.
When, how, and where? I have an excellent plan.
It’s crystal clear in my mind.
How does one actually achieve a dream?

A, I need more hours in the day.
Look, I take every opportunity that comes my way. Every single one.
And that's why I'm in such a rush.
Adrenaline is surging through my veins.

Or maybe not. MileWhich one? Here. Right at that very moment. Cardboard. Beki Bekić, the music moderator and vocalist. What is there even to say about someone like that? And more importantly, how many points does he actually deserve?

goldendrifter11 said:Hmm...
...
No, actually the last three are even better...

Hmm, if the fourth post happens to be mine, then it’s basically the bottom of the barrel, isn't it?

All we need is a button that takes my fourth post—assuming it's mine—and jumps it two pages ahead, while simultaneously creating a link to it on the homepage.

Morgan Rodriguez57 said:... Is it possible to set an option where the last post on a page automatically starts a new one?

Listen to this guy. 🤦
The other day he was complaining about how to turn a page, and now...