Posts made by purge
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RE: THIS is real browsing
@Welbog said:
@purge said:
This is essentially how Google Maps works. All content is accessed through a view port and scrolling/dragging replaces hyperlinks.
Except the click-and-drag metaphor is a lot more intuitive for maps than it is for a regular website.But just imagine, if you will, what would happen if Google merged the web page data it collects with Maps. Search the web, and view the results on a map. Not just a "store locator" mechanism, but a whole new interface for searching and viewing the web! Ok, dumb idea...
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RE: Unstable push advert utility
@Carnildo said:
@merreborn said:
@Mal1024 said:
At one point I got so fed up with those messenger ads I actually added the server to the HOSTS file, and made any requests redirect to 1.1.1.1 :)
I'm pretty sure using loopback times out a lot faster, which will generally result in a much more favorable browsing experience.
Compare: http://1.1.1.1/nosuchpage to http://127.0.0.1/nosuchpage
Only if you don't have a webserver on your computer.
I run a dev web server on my PC, and the loopback ended immediately with a 404.
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RE: THIS is real browsing
This is essentially how Google Maps works. All content is accessed through a view port and scrolling/dragging replaces hyperlinks.
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WorseThanFailure WTF
This is my first post, so please be gentle. Actually, I don't care what anyone says. I know this isn't the place for WTF site typos, but I'm going to post one anyway. Can you spot it? Here's a hint: It's in the bottom right corner, near the word "Advertismentss." This is a huge WTF and clearly demonstrates a lack of understanding of good web design. Any experienced programmer would have immediately noticed the problem and worked to resolve it. No, I've never misspelled a word. Ever. TunnelRat, are you out there?
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RE: If only we had known that earlier...
@djork said:
Actually no. We've found the issue for them, and it involves application A causing application B to crash when using feature X.
We are the developers of an unrelated application C.
I was actually personifying the applications and thinking perhaps that application B's moods are simply a result of unspoken anger or jealousy over application C. Throwing feature X into the situation only complicates the matter.
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RE: If only we had known that earlier...
The mere presence of your app makes the other app crash. Sounds like there are some serious issues to be resolved.
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RE: Thanks for telling me that
@Cap'n Steve said:
Why on Earth would people brag about turning Javascript off in a thread about a funny Javascript popup?
Because life on the InterWeb is much nicer when you take control the content, rather than being subjected to annoying web design. For example, I was not subjected to the funny pop-up dialog; my attention went directly to the site's content. I didn't think about the layout because it rendered fine outside of their recommendations.
If 100% of people who published content on the InterWeb spent at least five minutes evaluating their site's design and usability, that would be great. But such is not the case.
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RE: Page Division WTF
The people who have been pointing out the declining quality of the non-Side Bar WTF posts are correct. Granted, the site relies on user submissions and I've never offered anything, but I''m considering some. I know, gimme a focking A for effort, but I've always gotten my jollies from the comments. Judging by the reaction to some of my sarcastic posts (all caps included), this forum is quite flame-retardant, which is nice.
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RE: Microsoft Word WTF
@m0ffx said:
Not to mention the major Unix text editors (whether console or graphical) have the decency to support Windows line endings. But then, decency is not MS strong point.
STOP YOUR WHINING B*TCH AND JUST USE CRLF LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. THATS WHY LINUX WILL NEVER BE AS GOOD AS WINDOWS
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RE: Data security, courtesy UK govt
Well, thank goodness there wasn't any sensitive data on those disks. Congrats to the government for averting a tragedy.
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RE: Google Calculator fun...
@m0ffx said:
Speaking of micro, does anyone else (hand)write things like μscope, μphone, etc? Or is it a WTF that I do that?
A straw poll of me, my imaginary friend, and the 17 voices in my head revealed that you're alone on this one.
On the other hand, I'd really like to begin using μfortnight in my vocabulary, but it's so short that I'll probably have to settle for μyears (~3.5sec) and μdecades (~5.25min). I bet I could convince at least one other person to do the same.
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RE: Page Division WTF
@m0ffx said:
It's not deliberate, it's the shortcoming of the simplest solution - to split the page every x characters, or slightly better, on the space immediately before/after every x characters. Getting a full stop alone could just result for a careless/ignorant author putting a space before a full stop .
While it's a WTF, it's (to a degree) excusable.
NO ITS NOT EXECUTABLE ITS DUMB FOR SOMEONE TO DO THAT
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RE: Feed TSA officers pie for Thanksgiving
@MustBeUsersFault said:
No, anyway this cake is great, it's so delicious and moist. I'm being so sincere right now.
Actually, my wife made angel food pumpkin cake the other night. Seriously awesome stuff.
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RE: Thanks for telling me that
@aythun said:
This is why noscript is god.
Must be. The page rendered fine for me. I'm using noscript as well.
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RE: Page Division WTF
Aggressive Mediocrity, Inc.
Now, there's a great name for a company.
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RE: #pragma warning disabling...
Because casting can be very expensive, especially when casting to
unsigned int
. Better to risk the loss of data than have to match the cast result against <font size="-1">4,294,967,295 possible values of unsigned int.
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RE: Blaring alarm on Verizon phones when dialing 911
But the FCC said Section 255 of the Telecommunications Code requires that phones let a caller know a 911 call is underway, but does not require an audible alarm.
How in the hell are you supposed to relay information to the 911 operator with this alarm going off?
911: What is your emergency?
Me: I SIREN help! I've SIREN attacked!
911: What is your location?
Me: I'm SIREN at SIREN Street. There SIREN people SIREN.
911: Please repeat your location.
Me: I'm at SIREN North SIREN in the alley, and there SIREN all SIREN me.
911: I'm sorry, I can't hear what you're saying...
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RE: Worse than failure ad wtf
I happen to think this is a good idea. There are plenty of people who have no idea what information about them is on the Internet and how easy it is to access via search engines like Google. At the very least, knowing what's out there fosters awareness. But you can take it a step further and attempt to remove that information, and try to regain some measure of privacy. Google's drive to consume all the information it can is quite troubling.
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RE: Direct Exhaust Injection!! What a revolutionary idea, not!
This should help clarify the issue: Exhaust gas reburning system
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RE: Microsoft Word WTF
I never have memory issues in Notepad. Hell, it's probably the least bug-ridden Windows application.
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RE: Way to turn BSOD off..
EVGA 680i NF68-A1
Intel Q6600 G0
MSI 768MB Geforce 8800 Ultra
Zalman 9700NT CPU Cooler
2 gb Corsair Dominator RAM
2x500gb (Raid 1) WD 7200 HD
1x74gb WD Raptor HD
1x300gb Seagate IDE HD
Lite-on 20x DVD
Floppy Drive
Silverstone TJ09 Case with 5 fans
Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000W PSU
Dell 2707 LCD
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RE: My great-great-great-great-great-great Grandchildren
@belgariontheking said:
To be fair, the site is using https, which will encrypt the entire request and response. Even IE6 would warn you if you're viewing unencrypted content on an encrypted page.
Using IE6 is like getting cash from a crack dealer in the apartment down the hall, as opposed to going to an ATM. Pretty risky.
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RE: My great-great-great-great-great-great Grandchildren
What does IGA have that warrants four to five visits per week?
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RE: The GIMP: A synasthete?
@asuffield said:
I'd guess that impression comes from the occurence of midi files, where certain input sequences from those control devices have been recorded and can be played back. Where outside of audio would such a feature be reasoneable?
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_Instrument_Digital_Interface
Other applications of MIDI
MIDI is also used every day as a control protocol in applications other than music, including:
- show control
- theatre lighting
- special effects
- sound design
- recording system synchronization
- audio processor control
- computer networking, as demonstrated by the early first-person shooter game MIDI Maze, 1987
- animatronic figure control
- animation parameter control, as demonstrated by Apple Motion v2
Such non-musical applications of MIDI are possible because any device built with a standard MIDI Out connector should in theory be able to control any other device with a MIDI In port, just as long as the developers of both devices have the same understanding about the semantic meaning of all the MIDI messages the sending device emits. This agreement can come either because both follow the published MIDI specifications, or else in the case of any non-standard functionality, because the message meanings are agreed upon by the two manufacturers.
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RE: Worsethanfailure wtf?
Why did you not register the domain as soon as you saw this? This was our chance, as common posters, to overthrow the site and replace the forum software with something better.
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RE: Meeeeeee toooooooo
The Real WTF is that you were reading the Wikipedia page on Idaho and actually scrolled to the section on climate.
Even if you live in Idaho, it's still a WTF.
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RE: Phase 2&#8243; WTF
@TunnelRat said:
Oh, I see now it's all my fault. I should be able to unencode HTML entity codes on the fly. My bad, sorry.
No one is blaming you*; I merely asked a question in an effort to troubleshoot the issue.
<font style="font-size: 7pt;">* In this particular instance on this particular day only. All other Worse Than Failure Side Bar forum posts by user TunnelRat are hereby subject to scrutiny, bashing, and flames. In each instance, TunnelRat's argument is presumed to be without merit. Users of this forum understand and agree that any and all posts by TunnelRat are probably going to be dumb. All rights reserved.
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RE: Phase 2&#8243; WTF
@TunnelRat said:
Needless to say, I won't be putting their widget on my blog.
What's the issue? <font><font size="2">″ is a valid HTML entity (the double prime symbol). What email app do you use?
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RE: You have to try to do nothing with so much code.
Try
Catch ex As SpontaneousException
Throw ex
Finally
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RE: Java Applet WTF?
@Critter said:
Yes.
Select * from table1, table2, table3, . . . where 1=1;
Instant DoS attack.
Are you sure? I just tried it and got an error:
C:\>Select * from table1, table2, table3, . . . where 1=1;
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RE: Just in case the first one is broken.
Now I'm a file, now I'm FILE_NOT_FOUND. Now I'm a file, now I'm FILE_NOT_FOUND.
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RE: You can't do any better than that?
@belgariontheking said:
I've often wondered what I would do with a stolen car. I have been inspired by the movie "Shoot-em-up."
1. Run people off the road that don't use their turn signal to change lanes (or use it after they've started merging into the next lane)
2. Slam into people who can't park between the lines
3. Slam into people who cut me off, with or without a turn signal.
any others?
Brian, we'll talk about this during Monday's session. Does 11:30 still work for you?
-Dr. Richards
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RE: Dangerous toilet
Great post! I have nothing but respect for you. We need more posts like this.
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RE: No row with the given identifier exists
@bstorer said:
An abundance of WTFs does not negate the stupidity of any single WTF.
No, but it does sufficiently lower your expectations such that: a) you suck it up and live with them, b) you stop using the service, or c) you rejoice at the prospect of someone else having standards lower than your own. For me, it depends entirely on what I get out of a site/app.
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RE: No row with the given identifier exists
@Nether said:
Wouldn't it be more sensible to cut out the middle man by having the application report the error directly to the developer? Exposing internal errors to users in a webapp doesn't strike me as "good error handling".
In most web apps, yes. But "No row with the given identifier exists" almost seems to fit between "Cobalt Chain Belt Template" and "Elaborate Charm of Spiritual Ferocity." As strange as EQ terminology is, a "Radiant Stormflow" could very well be an exception.
public class Dexterity throws RadiantStormflowException {
}
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RE: You can't do any better than that?
@belgariontheking said:
If that's in Cincinnati, that's right by my therapist. Seriously, like 100 feet away.
I'm not sure which is the biggest WTF of your comment-- that you're in Cincinnati, that you're seeing a therapist, or that you just posted both of those facts online in an IT forum.
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RE: No row with the given identifier exists
Pretty good error handling, I'd say. They could have hidden that row but showing it's there and that an error occurred gives the user a chance to report it.
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RE: Google Referrals WTF
@TunnelRat said:
And then, there is the guy from France searching for "hacking porn" and my blog is number 4!
And then, there is the guy who spends his time re-running the fucked-up search queries that brought people to his blog and posting the rankings to a forum.
I know it's been said, but The RealWTF is TunnelRat.
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RE: The MSDN Vista Pro-Audio Application Development Forum
@The Vicar said:
"All may have different answer and majority want Firefox its because it wont windows validation as IE requires. Yes all should have original version only.. But some peoples lack it so the move on to firefox."He's right. The majority of Linux users want Firefox its because it wont windows validation.
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RE: Proofreading Service needs Proofreading Service
@stratos said:
bandwith is cheap as hell, at least where i live.
Where I live, it's $40/month. Cheap as hell would be under $5/month.
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RE: The MSDN Vista Pro-Audio Application Development Forum
Well, you'd think a forum of pro-audio developers would be able to help him restore his audio rather quickly, provided he can follow basic steps.
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RE: Google Referrals WTF
@Pap said:
Your site matches that combination of keywords better than all other sites on the web. What do you honestly expect?
Maybe if you tried cussing less and actually writing intelligent things?
Agreed. In my experience, Google's search results are quite accurate. Chances are good that search string accurately describes your site. Try using it to your advantage, and tap into the "dog licking his balls" market. I'm sure it's lucrative-- my dog does it all the time.
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RE: Tesco-direct WTF
agreed. they could have at least included an advanced options dialog with some dithering.
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RE: Proofreading Service needs Proofreading Service
@mallard said:
The real WTF is how that image manages to look terrible in both FF and IE, yet in Photoshop (or any app on my Mac), it looks much better...
Edit: Ok, its a scaling issue and it only looks OK in Photoshop when at 50% or less zoom (WTF? even 51% looks terrible) seems most PC apps (including browsers) use bad scaling algorithms (at least for monochrome images).
The RealWTF is that the image was not resized before posting, or that the OP didn't just link to the full-size image using a thumbnail.
IMO, browsers that resize images when the image size doesn't match the <img> tag size encourage laziness, and waste resources on resampling that should be used for other page rendering tasks. An image-heavy page where the image sizes don't match the <img> tags will bloat the browser. Now, resampling for page zoom is another issue, and an appropriate use.
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RE: Tesco-direct WTF
@Mal1024 said:
@purge said:
Unparsed template engine code. Kinda lame...
The RealWTF is the GIF optimization you used for the screen shot.
Probably mspaint
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RE: Tesco-direct WTF
Unparsed template engine code. Kinda lame...
The RealWTF is the GIF optimization you used for the screen shot.