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Originally posted by dragonman97:
Perhaps, but being the quiet geek that I am, etc., and what I am sensing as an unspoken LBJF, I don't think I'll be that fortunate.

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then just be freinds, maybe some other girl will want to poach you from her. either way, hope things turn out better for ya.......Z

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Originally posted by dragonman97:
Why is it that the cute ones are often unattainable?

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Perhaps you need to redefine your definition of cute.

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This is why I really should just find a geekette.

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why do all the threads end up talking about sex in some way. Don't you people have some else to think about?
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Originally posted by Janeway:

-Perhaps you need to redefine your definition of cute.
-Why does this offend me? (Don't answer that, Zorro! )

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Originally posted by ZorroTheFox:
When will mephisto kill the BSB and Nstink and save us all?

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Which brings me to a question for Zrro, why doesn't this SWF movie (on the abov epage) load with Netscape 4.x for PC, but the rest of mine do?

Good thing to know that Zorro isn't driving any busses, if he were I'd stay off the sidewalks. I wish someone would have tried the physics problems, but that's life.

Oh, Janeway can I answer it? Can I, can I... I know why that offends you. I have a related question, in movies how come the quiet geek, who for some reason no one likes (what no geeks guys in the movie world?) has to let her hair down, take off the glasses and apply a ton of makeup to get the head quaterback? Why are all these movie geeks played by, what crtitics call "PUGS" (pretty, ugly girls) read: Mandy More and the like, and not real, popular geeks?

dragon - Who's to say that you can't find both? Geekettes look like normal girls too, they don't all have braces, glasses, plaid skirt and poceket protector... I'm not saying pass up good geeks until you find someone who has looks and brains. Look for brains, and if she happens to look like a goddess so be it. Ummmm... I think I just got something, and need to post to another thread now...... *climbs off of soap box, and grabs eraser*

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But here: www.game-master.org/

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Oh, look. A totally black page. View page source.... Let's see what happens if we plug in "menu.html". No, still black. How about "index2.html"? Black, with a scroll bar so I can see slightly more blackness.

Trying lynx... "[Document has only hidden links. Use the 'l'ist command.]" Nifty, never seen that message before. OK, take the "riddle/index.html" link (which tries to work in lynx, but I can't see any riddles, just a form and some FAQs) and plug it into Netscape. No go -- totally white page.

Sorry, I guess I failed the riddle of how to read the riddles.

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Originally posted by dragonman97:
That's why you're Zorro....
Why is it that the cute ones are often unattainable? .

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Originally posted by Janeway:
Perhaps you need to redefine your definition of cute.

[QUOTE][b]This is why I really should just find a geekette.

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K, I won't..............Z

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Originally posted by macadddikt18:
ok, i have a question.

why do all the threads end up talking about sex in some way. Don't you people have some else to think about?
Nayt

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sex begins the circle of life, it is step one. without it, none of us would be here. I'm sure it doesn't help that I end up corrupting most of the either.........Z

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Originally posted by GameMaster:
Which brings me to a question for Zrro, why doesn't this SWF movie (on the abov epage) load with Netscape 4.x for PC, but the rest of mine do?

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Originally posted by ZorroTheFox:

I wish I could tell you but I have never used nutscrape. Actually, I haven't used many computers either. My first one was a TI-99/4a which I mastered easily. But as the old girl became outdated, My parents saw no reason to upgrade. The local schools were slow to upgrade as well and I used an apple IIe for most of My schooling. <snip>I am getting better now, but I still have much to learn. Wish I were a better computer geek, sorry >;o) ............Z

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Originally posted by DaraSue:
Wow, same here (except for the Netscape, which I subjected myself to for far longer than it deserved). We got the TI when I was 6 or 7, and I remember taking a class in BASIC and not being totally incompetent at it, but my dad died when I was 8, and my mom never really pushed me to do any scientific stuff, so my only computer use between about 1987 and 1995 was playing games and goofing around with ClarisWorks on the computers at school. In my first year at college I took a course on science fiction and they taught us how to use the internet (with tin and lynx, heh) so I promptly discovered the joys of alt.sex.fetish.startrek (back before it was overrun by spam ), but it was a few more years before I really got up the gumption to go to school for CS. I put it off for a long time because I felt like it was too late... I figured I'd be the oldest person in a class full of 16-year-olds who'd been programming since they could walk. And I guess I probably am the oldest person in my Data Structures class, but I also have the highest grade, so I don't feel too bad

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Why is it that the people who decide how much we pay for social security don't pay it?

Why do we have to learn about things we don't care about and will never, ever see again?

How much could I sell my soul for?

Do you think that you should become a self-help guru?

Will anyone actually read this post... on the bottom of the third page?

Why do I procrastinate?

Why is Nayt so opposed to� nevermind... I know that one.

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Originally posted by Charisma:
OK, this is annoying me... that circle-area problem on the last page is wrong. Here's how you really do it. And yes, I know because I'm sitting in Geometry right now.

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Your physical location has no effect on the problem.

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The diagonal of the square (and therefore the diameter) is 2?2, not ?2. (2^2 + 2^2 is 8, and the ?8 is 2?2.)

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Read the problem again. He said it was a one inch square. The diagonal is therefore sqrt(1^2 + 1^2). (I'm assuming the question marks in your message were meant to be "radical signs".)

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So the radius of the circle is ?2

Now, the formula for the area of a circle is <pi>*r^2, so the area of the circle is 2<pi>.

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That would be fine, if you had a two inch square instead of a one inch square. Then everything would be twice as big in one dimension, and four times as big in two dimensions.

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From GameMaster:
Gosh darnit, does no one use a internet standard plugin "FLASH" anymore

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You're assuming quite a lot here... for starters, you're assuming I'm on a platform for which Flash even exists! Well, I'm not. I'm on HP-UX 10.20 on a PA-RISC 1.1 processor (it's a model 715/100).

Why is it that the people who decide how much we pay for social security don't pay it?

A; because they are old enough to recieve it. since they don't pay it, they make it expensive for those that do. they are definately sadists.

Why do we have to learn about things we don't care about and will never, ever see again?

A; they just cover a broad range of things hoping that womething will interest you. no matter how mundane the subject, someone is actually finding it interesting enough to change their lives. If you go to a good enough school you can have your courses tailor made to your liking. I couldn't afford the cost, so I found school really really boring.

How much could I sell my soul for?

A; depends on how well you barter. Joe Namath got a Super Bowl victory for his. I'm still in negotiations. the possibiliteis are almost limitless.

Do you think that you should become a self-help guru?

A; yes. though i find the whole self help guru thing a bit contradicting. If you are trying to help yourself, why are you going to someone else for help. I think I could a much better job fixing people and giving them some self esteem (after I tear them down that is).

Will anyone actually read this post... on the bottom of the third page?

A; I will, not sure about the others. I think they are afraid I might turn them to the darkside.

Why do I procrastinate?

A: I do the same thing. I am a terrible procrastinator. I'll tell you the reasons later.

Why is Nayt so opposed to� nevermind... I know that one.

*Why is it that no matter what I do My life never really seems to be less dull than it has always been.*

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Originally posted by ZorroTheFox:
I have no real hopes, no worthwile dreams, no strong passions, nothing that is so good it makes Me want to get out of bed in the morning. I have tried just about everything. Sex, drugs, music, cars, sports, computers, girls, fetishes, fitness, books, magazines, ......etc. I have yet to find something that I can enjoy every day and not get tired of it. When ever I think I found something, it ends up losing all its luster. Am I looking too deep. For every sport I have ever loved, I find the ugliness and corruption. The greed of most sports is apalling. I enjoy cars, but I occasionally find Myself in a position where i don't want to work on them and will try to find an excuse not to. I see some of you out there who are totally passionate for computers, work, other geeky things, some non geeky things and I envy that so much. For everything I have ever enjoyed and bragged about liking, it has not been enough. I am always seeking something , but i have no clue what it is. I almost thought I would find the answer in religion, well, I have yet to be impressed by it and from what I have seen on the news I am not missing anything. I just keep going in a direction hoping it will lead Me somewhere fun. I think half the reason I study people so much is to find out what makes them happy. I know people who are always smiling and joyful, I just don't get them. I guess I am one of those poor bastards who are able to see the world for what it is and this takes its toll on Me. Sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on like this, I think I'll stop before I say something stupid, assuming of course I haven't already...........Z

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Well, I think I've found something that you already enjoy, thoughI shan't bring it to too much attention...fear of 'losing its luster'...

But seriousely, Z,...I think the type of people who seek the different things this world has to offer, not thinking they'll find anything, end up quite happy in the end. They'll always be thinking of others (like you said you do), and when the time comes, they play a very important role in life [and other's lives].

As far as hopes and dreams-what are you, late 20's??Nobody knows what they want at that age.Maybe you have to look a little deeper-isn't there a time in your life when you were very happy? Or maybe you just need to let that tender side out a little more.....

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Originally posted by Twinkle Toes:
Well, I think I've found something that you already enjoy, thoughI shan't bring it to too much attention...fear of 'losing its luster'...

But seriousely, Z,...I think the type of people who seek the different things this world has to offer, not thinking they'll find anything, end up quite happy in the end. They'll always be thinking of others (like you said you do), and when the time comes, they play a very important role in life [and other's lives].

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thanks, though I can think of a few people I pray don't become important role players. I think I could really use a vacation, I have gotten a little worn out over the last couple of years. I think If I can stabilize My friends and family a bit more I might have time to figure Myself out better. It seems I have become the "Mr Fixit" of their lives and half of their problems I have no experience with. (never mind they didn't take My advice the first time it was given which is half the reason they are in their current messes) I think a little r/r in japan would do Me wonders.......Z

**I remember that, I still keep a little ray of hope something like that might come along. I really need to learn how to spot them, when it comes to telling if someone is interested in Me, I am dumber than a bag of hammers. I simply have little clue, perhaps If I were less in My own world i might take more notice to people intentions towards Me. I am just too easily distracted, there is no focus.**

As far as hopes and dreams-what are you, late 20's??Nobody knows what they want at that age.

**when I was still quite young I knew exactly what I wanted; fast cars, hot girls, and lots of money. I have had a taste of all three and none of them were as fulfilling as I had originally hoped. It was a lot more fun to dream about them than to have them.**

Maybe you have to look a little deeper-isn't there a time in your life when you were very happy?

**depends on how you define happy, there were brief stints where I was happy. That usually lasted less than a day. Occasionally i might get a full weeks worth, but that hasn't been since I was still a little schoolboy. I am starting to think I am becoming immune to the whole happy thing. Every time I find something, the feeling wears off and I have to find something else. that is where I am at now, I am running out of fresh ideas. even tormentimg My coworkes has become a bit boring, it is just too easy now.**

Or maybe you just need to let that tender side out a little more.....

**ummm, isn't there a law against that, I think it is public indecency. Oh , not that tender side >;o). gosh, if I got too tender, it would freak everyone out. they would be very suspicious of My intentions. they have become comfortable with the colder Me. not sure I would trust the tenderness either..........Z**

But, what do i know?

I use flash because it can e a lot more interactive than HTML and Java Script, and I don't want to have to write a cgi script that does the same thing only takes more memory. It isn't pretending to be anything, it is a flash "smart clip" animation that I pasted together. I could have just as easily done it in HTML, a paint program and Javascript; but Flash is a really powerful tool that is also cross platform. I am sure there is a Unix/Linux port of the Shockwave plugin, perhaps it's not up to Flash 5/MX yet, but it should load it now.

The text butons for the dates do load the riddle movies, and I should find away to make them obviously pressable other than the mouse over events, but I figgured "if they think they can figgure out my riddles navigation without underlined blue text." Perhaps I thin to much of human's intelligence. I am working to make the Flash and Frames optional with javascript that will determine the bowser and capability and display the proper version. For ease of update the riddle page will remain Flash, but I will look at making the dates as links more obvious.

Thank you greycat, your feedback will be taken into serious consideration. Also, I will be posting some riddles that will challenge even you.

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Originally posted by magebard:
Z:
Sounds like the problem is you're running out of normal stuff to try, and it may be time to go beyond. Dream things nobody else has dreamed, build things nobody else has built. The annoying part is when people start calling you a genius, for something which by then seems ordinary to you. Still, in the quest for perfection, I suppose suffering through such ego boosts is an unfortunate evil.
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On the other hand, isn't pushing our limits part of being geeks?

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Wake up, Zorro-you're not only a man, but a geek man at that.
You're supposed to be clueless as to whether or not someone is interested in you. It's in your genes.

** even tormentimg My coworkes has become a bit boring, it is just too easy now.**

Kinda like making fun of the Catholic Church

**you knew enough to look at the third page and find this, most people won't even think to look here. I felt it was a good hiding place to air out some of My laundry. thanks for trying, I needed it >;o)[/B][/QUOTE]

Anytime Z.....

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ZorroTheFox:
Everyone around me expects me to fix their problems too, and I usually do. I didn't get the money, the girls or the fast hardware though (keep the cars, I want a bigger [b]computer!!!).
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Did you try faking your own death? ... or maybe someone else's? (maybe they won't whine about their life so much if you can convince them they died and went to hell)[/B]

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Originally posted by snupy:
GameMaster, I usually agree with you, but on this one I have to argue. Who says you have to lose yourself in someone else's interests? The trick is to find someone with common interests and experiences, and you may find a happiness in it that was lost temporarily. I know what you're saying about knowing yourself first, and I wasn't suggesting that the right girl would solve all of Zorro's problems-I just think he needs someone who "gets" him.
Gee, Zorro, how does it feel being referred to in the third person?

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I would be a little worried about a girl who "gets Me". I have a feeling that girl would end up taking over since I still have yet to "get Me". Though I suppose if she understood then she could help Me understand and all would be great. oooooohhhh the reward I would give such a girl. *makes note to self: kittens must perish tonite*

**the only thing in My back yard is a grave full of skeletons, oh wait, those are in the closet.**

The big thought that has come to mind is to list the things you always wanted to do, but never got a chance.

**I would have to leave off all the illegal stuff or i could end up serving jail time when they use it against Me. most of what's left is either illegal or costs too much.**

I am talking about the �Before I die� list, you know stuff like: Shy diving,

**I'm afraid of heights, and I do not believe in facing your fears. God took away My wings for a reason, and I would never bail from a perfectly airworthy plane on purpose.**

going to France

**Me and the French have a agreement, they don't like Me, and I don't like them. there are a few exceptions, but not enough to ever want to visit such a place.**

biking around Oz (Australia)

**as the crocodile hunters is so fond of saying "danger, danger, danger," the only thing that even competes with My fear of heights, is My terrible fear spiders. Oz is full of them. I don't care if they are harmless, the give Me the willies. I saw an episode where they had to shoo a huntsman spider from their house. Damn was that thing ever big. I saw enough big spiders in my trips to tennessee to last a life time. Me and spiders have an agreement" they stay in their webs outside, I don't kill them. They venture indoors, they are dead meat." though I have heard great things about Aussie girls, so maybe that wouldn't be a bad Idea. Now all I need is money.**

bungee jumping,

**ummmm, the heights thing again. and I don't trust rubber bands either.**

visiting the great pyramids

**well I think Britney's great pyramids would be more fun, but if I thought it was safe, I would definately go to the other great pyramids. By the way, could you loan me some extra cash and front Me some extra vacation time >;o).**

With all the glory and mystery of earth and the universe, the only people who are bored are the boring people.

**no one has ever referred to Me as boring before, I am good at keeping the others entertained, I just have a hard time keeping myself entertained.**

If your bored, then your too stiff and not making light of the life around you.

**trust Me , when I am stiff, there is nothing but light around Me. I think i am closing My eyes too hard.**

The right girl to Rock his world won�t solve the problem until he finds the thing he enjoys; after all, you can�t get to know someone unless you know yourself, or you�ll lose yourself to your partner�s interests.

**but what if the partner knows Zorro, then she could help Him with His dilemma. A fresh perspective might be just what the doctor ordered. someone with new ideas.**

While losing your self in someone else�s interests may work for some people, but it seems that it wouldn�t be very true to your self. I�ve babbled long enough, I digress.

**thanks for your time, I smiled just answering some of these..........Z

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Sorry, Zorro-now I feel bad

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