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weasel central Oct 28th 2010 10:40 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 8947244)
...and are being replaced by what? (Or did I miss the sarcasm?):confused:

none intended ..do some research on usenets..

Millhouse Oct 28th 2010 11:37 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by weasel central (Post 8947238)
dont bother mate, torrents and that style of peer to peer network are over really ...

why's that? I still use pirate bay - it died for a bit but came back. they can't stop me and my VPN downloading porn.

Ethos83 Oct 28th 2010 11:39 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
Dirty old man.

A wife and you're still downloading porn. Does one ever grow out of that stage?


Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse (Post 8947345)
why's that? I still use pirate bay - it died for a bit but came back. they can't stop me and my VPN downloading porn.


flares Oct 28th 2010 11:44 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 8947347)
Dirty old man.

A wife and you're still downloading porn. Does one ever grow out of that stage?

Not married, Ethos?

Ethos83 Oct 28th 2010 11:49 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
No.


Originally Posted by saudiflares (Post 8947357)
Not married, Ethos?


weasel central Oct 28th 2010 11:56 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse (Post 8947345)
why's that? I still use pirate bay - it died for a bit but came back. they can't stop me and my VPN downloading porn.

tracability old chap, you can use peer blocker software to stop the network getting your IP address but its still not 100%. Also the vpn provider knows your real IP address also.

I suppose I all depends on the legality or not of what you are downloading

K8-notlate Oct 28th 2010 11:57 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by weasel central (Post 8947238)
dont bother mate, torrents and that style of peer to peer network are over really ...

Normal everyday people still rely on torrents - only geeks know the new technology, and judging by the action on my utorrents, they are still real popular. As for knowing IP addresses - until the region overhauls its laws, I will download in safety thanks.

And on a final note - porn in marriage - ain't nothing but a good thing - you try keeping things spicy after a few years - it's hard work - that's if you're willing to make the effort in the first place.

Madam Medusa Oct 28th 2010 12:25 pm

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 8947159)
Can someone either explain what and how, or direct me to an Idiots Guide to Torrents website please? :D

yep, i'll pm you the full works...

MM, xx

Ethos83 Oct 28th 2010 12:27 pm

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
I never had to make much of an effort. You get horny, you hump her, it's over and you stagger off for a drink and a fag. I did this on a regular clockwork basis.


Originally Posted by weasel central (Post 8947383)
tracability old chap, you can use peer blocker software to stop the network getting your IP address but its still not 100%. Also the vpn provider knows your real IP address also.

I suppose I all depends on the legality or not of what you are downloading


weasel central Oct 28th 2010 12:32 pm

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 

Originally Posted by K8-notlate (Post 8947384)
Normal everyday people still rely on torrents - only geeks know the new technology, and judging by the action on my utorrents, they are still real popular. As for knowing IP addresses - until the region overhauls its laws, I will download in safety thanks.

I wasnt saying they were not popular :huh: my point to the OP who didnt know torrents was not to bother now, as things seem to be moving away from them.

never been called a geek before :thumbup: regarding the safety of downloads well I suppose I was just thinking of the legality aspect which is one thing, but the other side is the hacker element you are exposed to with torrents.

anyhow I can assure you I am no proponent of legality or morality in any shape or form :eek:

Meow Oct 31st 2010 7:43 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
And back on topic ;)

Lipsticks that stay put for the whole day/evening.
Dishwashers
ATMs

weasel central Oct 31st 2010 10:03 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
dare I say forums?...

Umbrella Oct 31st 2010 1:33 pm

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
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usb sticks
laptops
wireless everything
plasma/lcd everything
vacuums you don't have to buy bags for
usb stick accepting car stereos
gps
trunk monkeys



teacher list:

smart boards
excel / gradebook programs
ID-chipping students... erm, wish list



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Bahtatboy Oct 31st 2010 3:07 pm

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
In summing up, M'Lud...

Ok, so what can we deduce from the parallel threads of annoyance and contentment with the modern world?

 Mobiles are a good thing, except that we’re annoyed by people’s use of them.
 Especially IFAs and Event Organisers, for whom hanging, drawing and quartering is considered a nice way to go.
 Phone calls are cheap (which has the unfortunate side effect of not putting off the tossers mentioned above).
 All things “e-“ and wireless make our lives better, but again many people are inconsiderate in their use of them. Some of them aren’t easy to use, they don’t last long, and many people seem over-reliant on the social media aspects.
 Computers and the internet only make us happy (its people’s use of them that annoys).
 Other people’s shopping etiquette makes us mad.
 As does the general level of illiteracy and poor use of diction, especially among the youth and those who work in the airline industry (where the food is awful).
 Our illiterte youth are uninventive to boot.
 Automatic gearboxes have improved, and vacuums don’t need bags.
 We don’t need to go to the gym, or even outside, to get fit. And while we’re there, there’s a/c to keep us cool.
 TV is available on demand, but its still produces awful stuff like Farmville.
 DJs are crap.
 Meusli is available ready-mixed. But many menus are misleading.
 Our lips can be glossy and protected all day long, our bodies moisturised to the colour we want, and our manicures (and time) saved by the dishwasher.
 When we have a quickie we can be safely sterile, especially useful given the preponderence of liberated ladies.
 ATMs mean we’re not at the mercy of the banks’ hours, but we should use them more to avoid paying for rounds with plastic.
 Driving out here sucks, as does efficiency, toilet etiquette, queuing and pretty much everything else.
 Boasters, name-droppers and whingers leave us hot under the collar.
 As do those who bring us problems with no hint of a solution.
 Unsurprisingly, we continue to complain about the weather.
 And last but incomprehensibly, we’re glad to have ghds and trunk monkeys.

Well, that was worthwhile…

Meow Nov 1st 2010 5:41 am

Re: Contented old gits. Your opportunity to celebrate the modern world.
 
Oi - you missed the word some from point 2


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