My impostor has finally driven me to write an article debunking them... Over on STR there have been a few posts made in my name lately, these are, quite blatantly, not my views or opinions. My newfound wannabe fan posts a link to my site in their name, and signs as I do... all in all a good representation outside of saying roughly the opposite of what I believe. For those that were unsure as to whether or not the posts were truly made by myself I assure you they were not.
In other news I've hit a massive snag in my Super OS plan, and it's going to take *weeks* longer than expected... I do plan to still eventually do it, but I've recently been flooded by new and interesting issues. In the mean time I've finally gotten an opportunity to play around with Kubuntu, and I suggest that anybody with a free hard-drive to spare gives it a try.
Alright all, I have to go find a lost pair of shoes... so I'm out,
-Wraith
Monday, November 26, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
HEADACHE FREE!
Well, for now at least... thought I'd share that with all five of my readers :D
I encourage anybody who takes interest in my writings/articles to look me up on msn... I'm pretty good for conversation, and I like hearing what people have to say about my views.
wraith.of.twilight{at}hotmail.com
the crazy {at} = @
Hope to talk to ya guys,
-Wraith
I encourage anybody who takes interest in my writings/articles to look me up on msn... I'm pretty good for conversation, and I like hearing what people have to say about my views.
wraith.of.twilight{at}hotmail.com
the crazy {at} = @
Hope to talk to ya guys,
-Wraith
Monday, November 19, 2007
T3H 5UP3R 0S!
Heh... mind the 1337 title, it just felt appropriate. So here's the skivvies of my plan:
1) Download XP Black; it's a *cough* pirate *cough* modified XP that has been overhauled to run smoother and more stable. It also comes with a plethora of programmes that I want/need built into the OS itself.
2) Download Windows Blinds; Windows Blinds is required for step 3.
3) Download an XP-Vista Clone; This programme, working through Windows Blinds, changes your XP to an exact lookalike of Vista, with many of Vista's features.
If it all works when everything is said and done I'll have an OS that looks like Vista, and has many of Vista's features *but* runs with greater stability than XP *without* Vista's many quirks and hardware recognition issues. So folks, by mashing these two together I will hopefully have what Microsoft *should* have made.
I'm still downloading XP Black, it should be done in 3-5 days, when it is I'll be trying my scheme on a spare hard drive I have kicking around. If it all works I'll be posting links on where to get the programmes you'll need if you wanna mash your own 5UP3R 0S.
-Wraith
1) Download XP Black; it's a *cough* pirate *cough* modified XP that has been overhauled to run smoother and more stable. It also comes with a plethora of programmes that I want/need built into the OS itself.
2) Download Windows Blinds; Windows Blinds is required for step 3.
3) Download an XP-Vista Clone; This programme, working through Windows Blinds, changes your XP to an exact lookalike of Vista, with many of Vista's features.
If it all works when everything is said and done I'll have an OS that looks like Vista, and has many of Vista's features *but* runs with greater stability than XP *without* Vista's many quirks and hardware recognition issues. So folks, by mashing these two together I will hopefully have what Microsoft *should* have made.
I'm still downloading XP Black, it should be done in 3-5 days, when it is I'll be trying my scheme on a spare hard drive I have kicking around. If it all works I'll be posting links on where to get the programmes you'll need if you wanna mash your own 5UP3R 0S.
-Wraith
The Media
Anybody notice that lately the Media talks about one of two things; Horrible Disaster, Celebrity Gossip. I mean there's nothin' better than waking up, grabbing my morning coffee, and hearing a lovely story about how six children and twelve puppies were brutally killed in a freak accident in another country today. Don't misunderstand, I think it's epically tragic, and that's why it bothers me.
It seems there's no better way to launch yourself into a deep depression these days than watching the news. Then to lighten the mood a bit they talk about how some celebrity made a total ass of themselves in public, or, my favourite, how some celebrity is absolutely DEVASTATED because they're going to have to go to jail for all of two weeks because they broke the law. From there, why is it that there's always a group of people that honestly believe that despite this celebrity's ridiculous behaviour they've done nothing wrong?
People screaming that it's unfair that Martha Stewart or Paris Hilton have to go to jail... If they *weren't* big name celebrities these people would likely scoff and say that the punishment is too weak. Seriously, Paris got 45 days in jail (lessened to 23, and she served 5) for drunk driving! Know what my cousin got? He lost his license! It's blatantly unfair.
Why do celebrities receive so much blatant special treatment? I mean I can understand being a fan of a celebrity, I for one like Clint Eastwood, but that doesn't mean I think Clint Eastwood is anything more than another human being doing a job. Wouldn't it be nice if people were giving me free cars, or cellphones, or clothing or any such just for sitting here typing out yet another rant to be read by all of five people? (Who I appreciate reading my rantings ^^)
I know my rant today seems more hollow and less world changing... but I haven't completed my perfect government idea yet (so I'm still working on it) and I haven't been able to watch the news much lately.
So I guess, to summarize my point; I think the news *really* needs to show more happy stories, and I think we *really* need to keep in mind that celebrities are still just people like you and I. If we were to go drunk driving, they'd want to lock us up and throw away the key.
I plan to write a better article when I'm more inspired,
-Wraith
It seems there's no better way to launch yourself into a deep depression these days than watching the news. Then to lighten the mood a bit they talk about how some celebrity made a total ass of themselves in public, or, my favourite, how some celebrity is absolutely DEVASTATED because they're going to have to go to jail for all of two weeks because they broke the law. From there, why is it that there's always a group of people that honestly believe that despite this celebrity's ridiculous behaviour they've done nothing wrong?
People screaming that it's unfair that Martha Stewart or Paris Hilton have to go to jail... If they *weren't* big name celebrities these people would likely scoff and say that the punishment is too weak. Seriously, Paris got 45 days in jail (lessened to 23, and she served 5) for drunk driving! Know what my cousin got? He lost his license! It's blatantly unfair.
Why do celebrities receive so much blatant special treatment? I mean I can understand being a fan of a celebrity, I for one like Clint Eastwood, but that doesn't mean I think Clint Eastwood is anything more than another human being doing a job. Wouldn't it be nice if people were giving me free cars, or cellphones, or clothing or any such just for sitting here typing out yet another rant to be read by all of five people? (Who I appreciate reading my rantings ^^)
I know my rant today seems more hollow and less world changing... but I haven't completed my perfect government idea yet (so I'm still working on it) and I haven't been able to watch the news much lately.
So I guess, to summarize my point; I think the news *really* needs to show more happy stories, and I think we *really* need to keep in mind that celebrities are still just people like you and I. If we were to go drunk driving, they'd want to lock us up and throw away the key.
I plan to write a better article when I'm more inspired,
-Wraith
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Apparently it was a Speech Not an Essay
But either way I found it! It's a tad unpolished, I'm not above admitting that I'm the 'do it the night before and wing it if anything goes wrong' style of student, and some of my ideas were left out or changed a bit. This would be because I was presenting it in school for grading and there was a lovely plethora of rules it had to follow. I'll highlight the key areas as I do in my articles.
Enjoy:
"The war on drugs, seemingly a noble battle, but is it worth the cost? Is it even noble? At first glance it, much like communism, seems ideal; both systems work perfectly on paper. Unfortunately paper can’t account for all the variables. Ideally heavy sentencing and good police work would act as deterrence to most would be offenders, and then the few remaining nefarious drug abusers would easily be apprehended. So what’s the major hitch in the plan? It simply does. Not. Work. People continue to abuse illegal substances despite the heavy punishments; fines, imprisonment, and a permanent blemish on their legal record. Millions, if not billions, of Canadian tax dollars are being thrown away on a ‘war’ that simply generates a need to throw away more tax dollars (in 1997 the average cost per federal inmate per year was $48,468) I am here to suggest another method, I am here to suggest a more efficient way of keeping illegal substances in check… and what better way to do that, than to legalize them?
Sounds outrageous right? But think about it, those who truly want to consume these drugs often do regardless, and often, due to legality, take great risks to feed their desire, and their urge to experiment with the drug. I propose that in stead of throwing away tax dollars on a losing battle the government takes steps towards the regulation and sale of formerly illegal drugs. It is my belief that this could solve a number of drug related problems within society, such as; overdoses, theft, and the swelling Canadian prisons. By selling various ‘illicit’ drugs itself, similar to cigarettes only entirely controlled by the government, the government would be able to sell product cheaper than most drug dealers and, in turn, regulate that drug and control its purity. This would ensure that fewer people would start on one drug, and find themselves addicted to something else due to lacing, and, assuming somebody accidentally overdosed, there would be less concern about calling the paramedics, as the users would no longer be criminal offenders.
With the government creating and selling it’s own ‘product’ in stead of spending tax dollars, in a seemingly failed attempt to stop drug circulation, the government would have a new means of supplementing its income. Without a middle man, such as in cigarette companies, the government would receive 100% income on their product, which would be able to greatly benefit society, this money could go toward; a better equipped police force, education, general tax relief for society, the list goes on. Gang violence would likely be cut in half, as gangs would no longer fight over drugs, and, using the money from drug sales, the government would be able to better train and equip the various police forces.
Much like any change, my idea has some massive holes in it. Surely we don’t want to make all drugs legal; there are many that pose a great risk to the user and society. Drugs like methamphetamines, for example, pose a threat to both the user, and those around the drug in general (as methamphetamines tend to be highly toxic). There would have to be some restrictions for on the job as well, much like a politician, police officer, teacher, businessman –even a manager at McDonalds- can’t come to work drunk, neither should they be allowed to whilst ‘tripping’ or ‘stoned’; they should suffer a harsher penalty than had they been drinking.
In conclusion, my idea would help to; supplement tax dollars, remove two sources of heavy tax burden, help to end gang violence (and potentially general petty theft), help to minimize the number of ‘OD’ victims, and help to make the users of such drugs, and people in general, feel like they have a bit more of their promised freedom. Of course my idea isn’t perfect, but the system we have now doesn’t seem to be perfect either, and in many ways the system we have now doesn’t seem to work at all. Perhaps the legalization and regulation of what are, currently, illegal drugs, is a step in the right direction. I leave it to you, to decide for yourself."
Oh, and for anybody that's wondering, still no dice on the headaches... I'm not overly worried though, I've put up with the random headaches for a few years this is just the worst they've hit me.
Take it easy all,
-Wraith
Enjoy:
"The war on drugs, seemingly a noble battle, but is it worth the cost? Is it even noble? At first glance it, much like communism, seems ideal; both systems work perfectly on paper. Unfortunately paper can’t account for all the variables. Ideally heavy sentencing and good police work would act as deterrence to most would be offenders, and then the few remaining nefarious drug abusers would easily be apprehended. So what’s the major hitch in the plan? It simply does. Not. Work. People continue to abuse illegal substances despite the heavy punishments; fines, imprisonment, and a permanent blemish on their legal record. Millions, if not billions, of Canadian tax dollars are being thrown away on a ‘war’ that simply generates a need to throw away more tax dollars (in 1997 the average cost per federal inmate per year was $48,468) I am here to suggest another method, I am here to suggest a more efficient way of keeping illegal substances in check… and what better way to do that, than to legalize them?
Sounds outrageous right? But think about it, those who truly want to consume these drugs often do regardless, and often, due to legality, take great risks to feed their desire, and their urge to experiment with the drug. I propose that in stead of throwing away tax dollars on a losing battle the government takes steps towards the regulation and sale of formerly illegal drugs. It is my belief that this could solve a number of drug related problems within society, such as; overdoses, theft, and the swelling Canadian prisons. By selling various ‘illicit’ drugs itself, similar to cigarettes only entirely controlled by the government, the government would be able to sell product cheaper than most drug dealers and, in turn, regulate that drug and control its purity. This would ensure that fewer people would start on one drug, and find themselves addicted to something else due to lacing, and, assuming somebody accidentally overdosed, there would be less concern about calling the paramedics, as the users would no longer be criminal offenders.
With the government creating and selling it’s own ‘product’ in stead of spending tax dollars, in a seemingly failed attempt to stop drug circulation, the government would have a new means of supplementing its income. Without a middle man, such as in cigarette companies, the government would receive 100% income on their product, which would be able to greatly benefit society, this money could go toward; a better equipped police force, education, general tax relief for society, the list goes on. Gang violence would likely be cut in half, as gangs would no longer fight over drugs, and, using the money from drug sales, the government would be able to better train and equip the various police forces.
Much like any change, my idea has some massive holes in it. Surely we don’t want to make all drugs legal; there are many that pose a great risk to the user and society. Drugs like methamphetamines, for example, pose a threat to both the user, and those around the drug in general (as methamphetamines tend to be highly toxic). There would have to be some restrictions for on the job as well, much like a politician, police officer, teacher, businessman –even a manager at McDonalds- can’t come to work drunk, neither should they be allowed to whilst ‘tripping’ or ‘stoned’; they should suffer a harsher penalty than had they been drinking.
In conclusion, my idea would help to; supplement tax dollars, remove two sources of heavy tax burden, help to end gang violence (and potentially general petty theft), help to minimize the number of ‘OD’ victims, and help to make the users of such drugs, and people in general, feel like they have a bit more of their promised freedom. Of course my idea isn’t perfect, but the system we have now doesn’t seem to be perfect either, and in many ways the system we have now doesn’t seem to work at all. Perhaps the legalization and regulation of what are, currently, illegal drugs, is a step in the right direction. I leave it to you, to decide for yourself."
Oh, and for anybody that's wondering, still no dice on the headaches... I'm not overly worried though, I've put up with the random headaches for a few years this is just the worst they've hit me.
Take it easy all,
-Wraith
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Lack of Updates
Sorry I haven't posted any new rants in the past few days... My crazy random headaches are back, Doctor said there's nothin' he can do, just take Tylenol or aspirin and hope it goes away, and on top of that I haven't been sleeping well. Toss and turn for a few hours, then drift off into the weirdest dreams I've ever had.
Anywho, I wrote an essay a good year or so ago, give or take, and I might end up posting the entire thing later if I can find it. The topic? The War on Drugs. I honestly believe society could be a better place if drugs were legalized and government regulated... I know it sounds crazy, and no, I don't do drugs, but it could actually solve a good number of problems.
Only drug I use is the boozahol and that's only after a really shitty day. Anywho, to summarize my essay, that I'll post if I can find it, if drugs were legalized it would; generate new income for the government while alleviating two tax burdens, help slow gang violence a little bit, open up more freedoms for the people, help alleviate the number of overdose induced deaths, and, one that just struck me now, allow for better research into alternative medicines.
I'll post the essay and/or elaborate a bit more when it doesn't feel as if my brain was trying to escape my head (the Tylenol does nothing). So take it easy all,
-Wraith
Anywho, I wrote an essay a good year or so ago, give or take, and I might end up posting the entire thing later if I can find it. The topic? The War on Drugs. I honestly believe society could be a better place if drugs were legalized and government regulated... I know it sounds crazy, and no, I don't do drugs, but it could actually solve a good number of problems.
Only drug I use is the boozahol and that's only after a really shitty day. Anywho, to summarize my essay, that I'll post if I can find it, if drugs were legalized it would; generate new income for the government while alleviating two tax burdens, help slow gang violence a little bit, open up more freedoms for the people, help alleviate the number of overdose induced deaths, and, one that just struck me now, allow for better research into alternative medicines.
I'll post the essay and/or elaborate a bit more when it doesn't feel as if my brain was trying to escape my head (the Tylenol does nothing). So take it easy all,
-Wraith
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Remembrance Day
I hope everybody took a minute of silence today to reflect on the lives lost in the name of freedom. Remembrance Day has always been a pretty important day for my family and I as my brother has served in Afghanistan. The world is in turmoil these days, the Middle East has become a hotbed of hatred, and nobody wants anybody else to meddle. The media is pushing fear, and world leaders don't seem to have the foggiest what to do about the war.
With everybody so focused on a war that we shouldn't be fighting I'd like to remind you all of this; Remembrance Day is about the soldiers that gave their lives for freedom, and not the war mongers demanding blood for money, or land, or oil. It's so easy to say you don't support the war and then forget about the soldiers who want the war about as much as you do but are actually over there fighting it. A lot of people tie supporting the troops to supporting the war, but you don't have to.
I am entirely against the war, I think Canada was pressured to go to Afghanistan but we held good intentions. What everybody missed was that Canada was on a peace keeping mission, we acted mainly as police officers, *until* the Taliban started using IED's to attack, and kill, our soldiers. The media focuses on the war in Iraq and so it's easy to miss what the Canadian troops are doing, and what the Canadian soldiers are going through, but Canada did not go to Afghanistan on the offensive.
I think, as soon as things turned hostile, Canada should have pulled out and left Afghanistan to it's own devices. It's too late for that though, we are commited, and our brave soldiers have to march into Hell whether they want to or not... is it not the least you can do to back them? To support them? It's easy to say you don't support them when you're not there, many of them have families to feed, and all of them are obligated to be there. It's not a matter of choice for our soldiers.
So please, take a moment of silence and reflect on all those that gave their lives so you can freely say that you disagree with war,
-Wraith
With everybody so focused on a war that we shouldn't be fighting I'd like to remind you all of this; Remembrance Day is about the soldiers that gave their lives for freedom, and not the war mongers demanding blood for money, or land, or oil. It's so easy to say you don't support the war and then forget about the soldiers who want the war about as much as you do but are actually over there fighting it. A lot of people tie supporting the troops to supporting the war, but you don't have to.
I am entirely against the war, I think Canada was pressured to go to Afghanistan but we held good intentions. What everybody missed was that Canada was on a peace keeping mission, we acted mainly as police officers, *until* the Taliban started using IED's to attack, and kill, our soldiers. The media focuses on the war in Iraq and so it's easy to miss what the Canadian troops are doing, and what the Canadian soldiers are going through, but Canada did not go to Afghanistan on the offensive.
I think, as soon as things turned hostile, Canada should have pulled out and left Afghanistan to it's own devices. It's too late for that though, we are commited, and our brave soldiers have to march into Hell whether they want to or not... is it not the least you can do to back them? To support them? It's easy to say you don't support them when you're not there, many of them have families to feed, and all of them are obligated to be there. It's not a matter of choice for our soldiers.
So please, take a moment of silence and reflect on all those that gave their lives so you can freely say that you disagree with war,
-Wraith
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Politically Correct
Hey all, what's new?
So this kinda got under my skin the other day because I can't help but choke on the hypocrisy. I heard on the news a few days ago, and have been debating writing this article since, that Toronto, I believe, is locked in a debate about a certain proposal. This proposal ladies and gents is for a 'black exclusive' school; one that caters exclusively to black students.
It's interesting to note that the idea cut a pretty crisp line; there are those that think the idea is great and will really help black students, and then there's my school of thought... it's blatantly racist. Think of the protests we'd have if a 'white exclusive' school were opened. The black community would be outraged.
Once again I find myself falling back on 'Equalism' for I believe that there shouldn't be *any* special schools that cater to one difference or another. One of the suggestions for the school was that it would be able to focus on black history, it's hard to describe my feelings on this one. The first thought that comes to mind is; 'Why not have all schools touch on black history', this thought is promptly followed by; 'What about other minority groups?'
It's right up there with gay pride parades in my opinion. Why aren't there 'Straight Pride' parades? We could walk the streets with our boyfriends and girlfriends, respectively, just being over-the-top straight. We should have a month of the year dedicated to every ethnicity's history. Why not?
On that note can anybody tell me what happened to the Ottoman empire? They were huge before world war one... then they did nothing... then after the war they were gone. I know our, Canadian, history textbooks said nothing about it, and I'm curious. A friend and I have drawn up a bunch of crazy conspiracies about it, but I'd love to know what actually happened.
One last thought, what's with; 'Happy Holidays'? Why does everybody take offence to 'Merry Christmas'? Before I get the lecture, I know not everybody follows Christianity, hell I'm one of the people Christianity tends to bug, but why take offence to somebody wishing you good will? Just respond with; 'Aye, and Happy Hanukkah!' I think being politically correct is getting rediculous and people are starting to believe they have a right to not be offended. Why not just recognize that the person couldn't possibly know your religion by glancing at you and so they went with the general assumption but they still mean well?
Why have I fallen into the trap of talking about winter holidays in November anyway? People are *really* rushing 'Non-denominational Winter Holiday' this year...
Take it easy all,
-Wraith
So this kinda got under my skin the other day because I can't help but choke on the hypocrisy. I heard on the news a few days ago, and have been debating writing this article since, that Toronto, I believe, is locked in a debate about a certain proposal. This proposal ladies and gents is for a 'black exclusive' school; one that caters exclusively to black students.
It's interesting to note that the idea cut a pretty crisp line; there are those that think the idea is great and will really help black students, and then there's my school of thought... it's blatantly racist. Think of the protests we'd have if a 'white exclusive' school were opened. The black community would be outraged.
Once again I find myself falling back on 'Equalism' for I believe that there shouldn't be *any* special schools that cater to one difference or another. One of the suggestions for the school was that it would be able to focus on black history, it's hard to describe my feelings on this one. The first thought that comes to mind is; 'Why not have all schools touch on black history', this thought is promptly followed by; 'What about other minority groups?'
It's right up there with gay pride parades in my opinion. Why aren't there 'Straight Pride' parades? We could walk the streets with our boyfriends and girlfriends, respectively, just being over-the-top straight. We should have a month of the year dedicated to every ethnicity's history. Why not?
On that note can anybody tell me what happened to the Ottoman empire? They were huge before world war one... then they did nothing... then after the war they were gone. I know our, Canadian, history textbooks said nothing about it, and I'm curious. A friend and I have drawn up a bunch of crazy conspiracies about it, but I'd love to know what actually happened.
One last thought, what's with; 'Happy Holidays'? Why does everybody take offence to 'Merry Christmas'? Before I get the lecture, I know not everybody follows Christianity, hell I'm one of the people Christianity tends to bug, but why take offence to somebody wishing you good will? Just respond with; 'Aye, and Happy Hanukkah!' I think being politically correct is getting rediculous and people are starting to believe they have a right to not be offended. Why not just recognize that the person couldn't possibly know your religion by glancing at you and so they went with the general assumption but they still mean well?
Why have I fallen into the trap of talking about winter holidays in November anyway? People are *really* rushing 'Non-denominational Winter Holiday' this year...
Take it easy all,
-Wraith
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Religion and Me
Is it just me or is every store pushing Christmas already? I was in Costco on October 14ish and they had more Christmas stuff out than Hallowe'en stuff, like, what's up with that? My family is discussing 'homemade gifts' upstairs and it got me to thinking about December (especially because I just got fired for no reason so homemade may be the gift route I'm forced to venture) and thus the various religions out there. Now those of you that know me from STR would probably lean toward calling me a liberal atheist but that's not quite true.
I have been told I'll be packing up and heading to Hell for my religious beliefs, which I can't help but laugh at because, if I'm right, then my 'God' would disagree and I'm a-okay. Which brings me to what I believe, or, more accurately, what I preach. Who amongst us has died? Who amongst us has seen the other side? Who amongst us has passed through the pearly gates? So who can profess to know for sure what lies beyond? I believe, quite simply, that I do not know what will follow death.
It seems to be a deep-seeded Christian belief that one needs religion to have morals, and I disagree. I'm the white-knight type good guy, kind and forgiving to a fault -which sounds arrogant to say but if you ever look me up on msn you'll likely find it true-. So why do I do what I do? Why do I help others? Simple, because it should just be done.
The way I see it?
There's a loving God; My good acts may some day be rewarded.
There is a neutral God; I was a good person on Earth, hopefully it will be reflected after death.
There's an 'Evil Deity'; I want no part of it's paradise anyway.
There is no God; I was a good guy, and may have inspired social change for the better.
We are all immortal anyway, for every decision you make every day effects everybody around you in one way or another. Perhaps your kind deed will influence a million more good deeds over time, and, in some small way, you'll be lived on through those deeds. I may come off as a tad critical of those that follow a set religion and I assure you I'm not. Part of believing in Equalism I suppose, everybody has their own path, and their own reasons, so why should it be my place to call you wrong and question what you do? Do not harm me, and I'll not harm you.
That being said I have had my clashes with organized religion, a friend's churchgroup actually started a debate after I called one of them on his beliefs, though in my defense it was out of self defense. When people try to convert me I see it as an opening to discuss the weight and value of our beliefs, and so I'll openly speak my mind.
Wishing everybody the best, maybe I'll see you all in Hell some day?
-Wraith
I have been told I'll be packing up and heading to Hell for my religious beliefs, which I can't help but laugh at because, if I'm right, then my 'God' would disagree and I'm a-okay. Which brings me to what I believe, or, more accurately, what I preach. Who amongst us has died? Who amongst us has seen the other side? Who amongst us has passed through the pearly gates? So who can profess to know for sure what lies beyond? I believe, quite simply, that I do not know what will follow death.
It seems to be a deep-seeded Christian belief that one needs religion to have morals, and I disagree. I'm the white-knight type good guy, kind and forgiving to a fault -which sounds arrogant to say but if you ever look me up on msn you'll likely find it true-. So why do I do what I do? Why do I help others? Simple, because it should just be done.
The way I see it?
There's a loving God; My good acts may some day be rewarded.
There is a neutral God; I was a good person on Earth, hopefully it will be reflected after death.
There's an 'Evil Deity'; I want no part of it's paradise anyway.
There is no God; I was a good guy, and may have inspired social change for the better.
We are all immortal anyway, for every decision you make every day effects everybody around you in one way or another. Perhaps your kind deed will influence a million more good deeds over time, and, in some small way, you'll be lived on through those deeds. I may come off as a tad critical of those that follow a set religion and I assure you I'm not. Part of believing in Equalism I suppose, everybody has their own path, and their own reasons, so why should it be my place to call you wrong and question what you do? Do not harm me, and I'll not harm you.
That being said I have had my clashes with organized religion, a friend's churchgroup actually started a debate after I called one of them on his beliefs, though in my defense it was out of self defense. When people try to convert me I see it as an opening to discuss the weight and value of our beliefs, and so I'll openly speak my mind.
Wishing everybody the best, maybe I'll see you all in Hell some day?
-Wraith
Friday, November 2, 2007
Computer Support
Whatever happened to the good ol' days of easy, sensical, support. Support from people that actually gave a shit. I have in my possession two broken monitors and one broken surround sound card (which is in my $2400 computer)... I've sent out three support emails, and so far this is my story for them;
TTX Monitor; Got a response, they told me exactly what was wrong, now I just have to find a way to fix it.
ACER Monitor; It seems ACER is using the 'ignore him and he'll go away' method of dealing with my question (Yeah, that's right *question* not complaint). Right now I advise against buying ACER products simply because they obviously care little for their customers.
Asus Motherboard; The number one most rediculous support questionaire I have *ever* encountered. To ask what's wrong with the built in audio/surround sound card I had to tell them; Vendor, Date of Purchase, VGA card information, A slew of different serial numbers, BIOS information, CPU information, and Memory Information... Of the 21 fields I needed to fill out I think maybe 5 were relevant to my problem... Whatever happened to; 'What model is it? What's wrong with it? Okay, I need this, this and this to be able to tell you how to fix it.' Now you have to answer absolutely every possible question in advance! I'm not bad with computers and even I was stumped on half of the information they wanted, and some was rediculous like; 'Motherboard BIOS Revision' (Meaning I have to restart my computer and write it down during boot... thus erasing all the fields I had already filled out) I *just* sent of my email, it will be interesting to see what they have to say *if* they get back to me.
Right now I am *beyond* frustrated... I *just* got done fixing my flash player because of a bizarre one in a million registry error, and now? That's totally irrelevant because what I fixed requires the front left and front right speakers (the only port to die on my surround sound 'card') I can't explain it, I just seem to attract bad karma.
Wishing nobody else out there has to wade through all this crap,
-Wraith
Asus got back to me despite my not being able to answer most of their fields. What they asked me to do is wicked risky to my motherboard though so I'll be bringing it in to a computer store and asking if they'd be willing to follow ASUS' instructions. I'll let everybody know if it works.
-Wraith
TTX Monitor; Got a response, they told me exactly what was wrong, now I just have to find a way to fix it.
ACER Monitor; It seems ACER is using the 'ignore him and he'll go away' method of dealing with my question (Yeah, that's right *question* not complaint). Right now I advise against buying ACER products simply because they obviously care little for their customers.
Asus Motherboard; The number one most rediculous support questionaire I have *ever* encountered. To ask what's wrong with the built in audio/surround sound card I had to tell them; Vendor, Date of Purchase, VGA card information, A slew of different serial numbers, BIOS information, CPU information, and Memory Information... Of the 21 fields I needed to fill out I think maybe 5 were relevant to my problem... Whatever happened to; 'What model is it? What's wrong with it? Okay, I need this, this and this to be able to tell you how to fix it.' Now you have to answer absolutely every possible question in advance! I'm not bad with computers and even I was stumped on half of the information they wanted, and some was rediculous like; 'Motherboard BIOS Revision' (Meaning I have to restart my computer and write it down during boot... thus erasing all the fields I had already filled out) I *just* sent of my email, it will be interesting to see what they have to say *if* they get back to me.
Right now I am *beyond* frustrated... I *just* got done fixing my flash player because of a bizarre one in a million registry error, and now? That's totally irrelevant because what I fixed requires the front left and front right speakers (the only port to die on my surround sound 'card') I can't explain it, I just seem to attract bad karma.
Wishing nobody else out there has to wade through all this crap,
-Wraith
UPDATE
Asus got back to me despite my not being able to answer most of their fields. What they asked me to do is wicked risky to my motherboard though so I'll be bringing it in to a computer store and asking if they'd be willing to follow ASUS' instructions. I'll let everybody know if it works.
-Wraith
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