Posts by Jerry Martinez3

Hey everyone, what's up?
So, since I’m basically glued to my computer for 10+ hours a day, I guess I'm starting to feel the fallout. My work involves software where I'm constantly using both hands at once—left hand on the keyboard, right hand on the mouse (and no, I'm not just gaming all day). I end up using that scroll wheel way more than I probably should.

Switching the mouse over to my left hand isn't really an option for me because all my shortcuts are hardwired for the left side. I wouldn't be able to juggle everything smoothly if I tried to swap hands just to give one side a break.
From what I can tell while browsing around, it doesn't feel like carpal tunnel. My wrists aren't hurting and I don't have any numbness or tingling. The issue is actually deeper in my forearm; it feels like this constant burning sensation inside. It gets especially bad when I'm scrolling, which seems to be happening constantly.

But, here's what I actually wanted to ask you guys. Do you think picking up a drawing tablet might help fix this? Instead of gripping a mouse, I'd be using a pen, which I assume would be a much more natural posture.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks in advance!

*Just to clarify, when I say tablet, I don't mean an iPad or those other little toys. I'm talking about a graphics tablet to replace my mouse, something like this:

Hey everyone.

Does anyone know if there’s actually a website out there that lists everything you need to get a small business up and running? I'm looking for the whole works—everything from which specific documents I'll need to where I even go to grab them, plus the actual step-by-step process for getting the whole thing started.

Thanks!

So, am I seriously having to defend Maiden again?!

Alright, fine. If you think Maiden is "trash," then you really need to (and I mean really) do the following:

1. Learn the English language. If those three brain cells you have left can't grasp it, just hire a translator to explain the lyrics to you. It’d be a lot better than spewing this kind of nonsense.

2. Once you've done that, spend the next few years actually reading some books, keeping up with politics, and just generally paying attention to how the world works. Maybe then you can convince those three gray cells of yours to actually start functioning.

3. Then, come back to this forum and let us know how it went. Tell us if you finally figured anything out, if there's any actual logic to your takes, or if it was all just teenage rambling like what you hear from 95% of musicians today. Who knows, maybe (and I say this gently) you'll actually learn something.

It drives me crazy when I mention Maiden and people immediately jump to "they're metalheads" or "they're Satanists." It's instantly obvious they haven't got a clue what they're talking about.

The whole "I'm still learning how to write" excuse has never been more pathetic.

Just step up and do what you're supposed to do
You actually know your stuff
You aren't some idiot—there are plenty of those out there enough
Don't lose heart now
Spit on your own face and man up
It’s time to make some noise and let people hear you
Spit on your face, spit it right in their eyes
Don't just sit there fumbling around
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Times are tough, my old friend
Our marks are left all over these walls
We're just circling around like stray dogs
Girls don't even give us a second glance anymore
Their hair just drifts in the wind, full of longing
The road to eternity is a long one
And we're crossing it in silence, just keeping the peace

Hey man, remember her? Tell me something about her...

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Honestly, I just don't care
I'm not scared
There isn't a damn thing I can do to help any of us
I couldn't care less about all this petty backstabbing and drama
Or the money we need just to survive
I just don't care
I'm not afraid
I can't help anyone among us!!

What is wrong with you people?! Honestly, I don't think there’s a single person who actually understands music if they only stick to one specific genre. That’s just how you spot the people who are easily swayed by whatever trend is popping up or whatever garbage is playing on MTV. For me, it’s all about the artist. I mean, I’ll listen to Maidene or some classical pieces, then jump over to early Santan or Deep Purple, or even some high-quality folk musicians and good old-school blues. There's a ton of other stuff too, but I can't list it all right now.

But absolutely nobody—and I mean absolutely nobody (let me repeat that: nobody)—should be listening to that trashy pop-country crap. It isn't even music; it's just an uninspired, brainless byproduct from some group of losers with zero mental capacity who somehow manage to sell it to the masses. Is that really why we fought to distance ourselves from that culture, just to let them bury us again? People, please, use your brains while you still have a chance!

It's a similar story (though much less intense) when it comes to techno. People finally learned how to use a computer and—presto!—suddenly they're "musicians." It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3 (to quote something equally annoying). Who gives a damn about those of us who spend years practicing actual instruments and making real music?
I can tolerate techno and its various subgenres, or rather, I just ignore them, mostly because at least you need to know how to operate a computer for that, which is more than I can say for the country-pop crowd. Ugh, I can't stand them. Like, I reaaaaaaally can't stand them. 😠 😠 😠 😠

No debate needed regarding Maiden. Unlike those other bands that just appeal to teenagers looking for some vague sense of rebellion, you actually need a bit of brains and some social awareness to really grasp what Maiden is singing about in their lyrics. Sure, they throw in a random filler track here and there (like Runnin' Free), but hey, even they're human.

On a totally different note, responding to Bryan Barrett. That thing you brushed off as a signature isn't a "RADIATION HAZARD" sign—it clearly says "DANGER: MOVIE TAPE AHEAD." 😁