Average time to make 1 post here?

Xanupox · Post by **Xanupox** » September 24, 2007, 2:15 pm

What is the average time to complete a post on these forums?

(Thoughts of topic, wording, editing, re-reading)

Now, multiply that figure by the post count you have...

What did you come up with? How much of that time could have been spent doing something better for you, your familiy or your company?

Is that total more or less than your total, EQ1 /played time?

Fash · Post by **Fash** » September 24, 2007, 2:16 pm

Oh go blow it out your ass, Tom.

edit: fyi his original post ended with "Idiots."

*~*stragi*~* · Post by ***~*stragi*~*** » September 24, 2007, 2:18 pm

about 5 seconds

Xanupox · Post by **Xanupox** » September 24, 2007, 2:19 pm

Fash wrote:Oh go blow it out your ass, Tom.

edit: fyi his original post ended with "Idiots."

or so you say...

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » September 24, 2007, 2:21 pm

Xanupox wrote:What is the average time to complete a post on these forums?

(Thoughts of topic, wording, editing, re-reading)

Now, multiply that figure by the post count you have...

What did you come up with? How much of that time could have been spent doing something better for you, your familiy or your company?

I liked it better before the edit. You spelled idiots wrong

Anyway, most of that time wouldn't be spent better somewhere else. Most of my posts are entered while waiting on something else. I have lots of free time where I work. It doesn't take a lot of time to hit F5, read new posts, and respond to anything that catches my eye.

Xanupox · Post by **Xanupox** » September 24, 2007, 2:23 pm

Aslanna wrote: Anyway, most of that time wouldn't be spent better somewhere else. Most of my posts are entered while waiting on something else. I have lots of free time where I work. It doesn't take a lot of time to hit F5, read new posts, and respond to anything that catches my eye.

I would like to hear your bosses opinion on that one...

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » September 24, 2007, 2:25 pm

Xanupox wrote:
Aslanna wrote: Anyway, most of that time wouldn't be spent better somewhere else. Most of my posts are entered while waiting on something else. I have lots of free time where I work. It doesn't take a lot of time to hit F5, read new posts, and respond to anything that catches my eye.
I would like to hear your bosses opinion on that one...

She doesn't post here so I guess you'll have to take my word for it.

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » September 24, 2007, 2:27 pm

I've learned and grown a lot largely because of this board so I wouldn't say this is wasted time at all. When I'm programming and hit a rut I come here and clear my thoughts. If you think posting here is a waste of everybody's time, then you should probably think about why you post here, Xan.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » September 24, 2007, 2:31 pm

Xanupox wrote:
Aslanna wrote: Anyway, most of that time wouldn't be spent better somewhere else. Most of my posts are entered while waiting on something else. I have lots of free time where I work. It doesn't take a lot of time to hit F5, read new posts, and respond to anything that catches my eye.
I would like to hear your bosses opinion on that one...

What the fuck brought this bout of preaching on? I mean, I realize you are a shining example of all the values and qualities that any hard working, intelligent person should possess..

masteen · Post by **masteen** » September 24, 2007, 3:05 pm

1 minute to read, 10 seconds to post, 15 minutes to masturbate furiously at how clever I am. Time well spent, says I!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » September 24, 2007, 3:54 pm

don't be too aggressive or he'll get his army buddies on you (esp you stragi tbh)

Sargeras · Post by **Sargeras** » September 24, 2007, 4:11 pm

Xanupox wrote:I would like to hear your bosses opinion on that one...

Do I need to repost the irony of your posts like I did in the WoW forum?

Care for another strawberry smoothie Aslanna?

/smoothie

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » September 24, 2007, 4:35 pm

My boss is reading over my shoulder as I type this.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 24, 2007, 4:43 pm

Lynks wrote:My boss is reading over my shoulder as I type this.

That's not his keys pressing up against you!

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » September 24, 2007, 5:42 pm

Winnow wrote:
Lynks wrote:My boss is reading over my shoulder as I type this.
That's not his keys pressing up against you!

I know! Why do you think he lets me surf here.

Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » September 24, 2007, 5:57 pm

I am interested by your words and wish to sign up to your religion.

Tyek · Post by **Tyek** » September 25, 2007, 2:20 am

Too a degree I actually agree with Xan.
Everytime I read one of his posts I realize I just wasted that amount of time in my life.

Drinsic Darkwood · Post by **Drinsic Darkwood** » September 25, 2007, 2:35 am

Awesome thread!

Post by **Sylvus** » September 25, 2007, 10:57 am

Has Xanupox ever started a thread that should not be moved to retards immediately after it was posted?

Maybe the question should have been "Average time that my posts live in the forum they were posted in?"

Truant · Post by **Truant** » September 25, 2007, 11:12 am

Sylvus wrote:Has Xanupox ever started a thread that should not be moved to retards immediately after it was posted?

Maybe the question should have been "Average time that my posts live in the forum they were posted in?"

No. Yes.

noel · Post by **noel** » September 25, 2007, 12:07 pm

At my peak posting, the average time was .3 microseconds.

I followed your suggested arithmetic, and I've spent about 23minutes and 41 seconds total on this board.

This post only took .2 microseconds.

Unfortunately, I'll probably spend the rest of my life wondering how you can be such a fucking tool ALL the time.

Xanupox · Post by **Xanupox** » September 25, 2007, 5:30 pm

I think in the end, poor work ethic will be the downfall of the American society.

This board exemplifies this and the attitutudes of most of the posters here verify my claims.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » September 25, 2007, 5:32 pm

Ok, it's time for someone to kick his fucking pedestal out from under him since he won't step down off of it on his own accord.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » September 25, 2007, 5:38 pm

It's all self indulgence. No one outside of himself and maybe Kylere actually care what he has to say. Everyone knows that for the past 6 years he is one of the biggest douchebags on the server. However, he has transcended that status to this board.

Sargeras · Post by **Sargeras** » September 25, 2007, 5:49 pm

retard this please --->

Soreali · Post by **Soreali** » September 25, 2007, 5:55 pm

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:This thread should be in the Retards forum.

Omg Mid! For once your right!!

Oh wait, you didnt put that in this thread, where it belongs....did you....shucks..almost!

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » September 25, 2007, 5:57 pm

Sargeras wrote:retard this please --->

Motion seconded.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » September 25, 2007, 6:09 pm

This thread was nothing but a big (obvious) troll but...

There is nothing wrong with my work ethic. My work gets done on time (usually way before it's due) and with a high level of quality. However once that's done I have no problems spending time browsing sites or doing stuff on my home PC over Remote Desktop. And my manager is aware of this. There is x amount of work and once that is done you're basically free to do what you want.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 25, 2007, 6:27 pm

We should only be working 4 days and 30 hours a week as a nation these days. That leaves 10 hours a week for most people at work surf as things stand. Americans don't strike like those lame French. We fixed the glitch without incident.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » September 25, 2007, 6:32 pm

Aslanna wrote:This thread was nothing but a big (obvious) troll but...

There is nothing wrong with my work ethic. My work gets done on time (usually way before it's due) and with a high level of quality. However once that's done I have no problems spending time browsing sites or doing stuff on my home PC over Remote Desktop. And my manager is aware of this. There is x amount of work and once that is done you're basically free to do what you want.

Same here, and I'm guessing we are far from the only people in this situation that post here....

Kwonryu DragonFist · September 25, 2007, 7:41 pm

No matter how much / how little you post and your ratio of posting, you will still be a tinytit.

I will always outmuscle you (even when i'm 80 years old) and will always have a more respectable bench than you.

What new games are you playing Xan?

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 26, 2007, 11:19 am

Sup Noel.

I read before work if I have a chance. Sometimes post after work....used to have access from work, hence my post count. I don't consider it a waste for the most part. People spend too much time regretting what they do with their spare moments and end up wasting more time.

Kilmoll the Sexy · Post by **Kilmoll the Sexy** » September 26, 2007, 1:36 pm

This thread is awesome considering it was started by the guy that had to admit internet addiction to the US military to prevent being completely screwed. Was it therapy or brainwashing that got you to this point?

vn_Tanc · Post by **vn_Tanc** » September 26, 2007, 2:03 pm

Xanupox wrote:I think in the end, poor work ethic will be the downfall of the American society.

This board exemplifies this and the attitutudes of most of the posters here verify my claims.

YEAH AND LOOKO YOU AREW POSTING HEAR TOO LOL ZING PWNT

Edit: You're a massive fucking cock-end

masteen · Post by **masteen** » September 26, 2007, 2:16 pm

Kwonryu DragonFist wrote: I will always outmuscle you (even when i'm 80 years old) and will always have a more respectable bench than you.

Yeah, but how much can you deadlift and overhead press?

Sargeras · Post by **Sargeras** » September 26, 2007, 2:44 pm

Xanupox wrote:I think in the end, poor work ethic will be the downfall of the American society.

This board exemplifies the many different perspectives of said society, agreeing or arguing their perspective in one place. But they all join in united agreement of the simple fact that I am a tool, and this board is the only place where I receive any form of attention, negative better than none.

Fixed.

Xan is lonely in his little firepot.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » September 26, 2007, 3:37 pm

Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:This thread is awesome considering it was started by the guy that had to admit internet addiction to the US military to prevent being completely screwed. Was it therapy or brainwashing that got you to this point?

ahaha, I'd love to hear the rest of this story!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » September 26, 2007, 3:57 pm

Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:This thread is awesome considering it was started by the guy that had to admit internet addiction to the US military to prevent being completely screwed. Was it therapy or brainwashing that got you to this point?

First time Kilmoll ever made me laugh, and what a laugh!

Tell us more, this could be awesome

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » September 26, 2007, 4:40 pm

I like to think of it as Multi Tasking myself. I am at work so I am doing both, working and posting. I don't normally post when I am at home unless I am waiting on a response or trying to contact someone.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » September 26, 2007, 5:08 pm

I've learned a lot from wasting my time on these forums.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » September 26, 2007, 5:21 pm

Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:This thread is awesome considering it was started by the guy that had to admit internet addiction to the US military to prevent being completely screwed. Was it therapy or brainwashing that got you to this point?

holy shit. do tell!

Kilmoll the Sexy · Post by **Kilmoll the Sexy** » September 26, 2007, 7:35 pm

oh so NOW you fuckers like me? Suck it!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » September 26, 2007, 8:24 pm

You bitch!

Xanupox · Post by **Xanupox** » September 27, 2007, 2:49 am

COME AFTER ME.... I'M A MAN... I'M 34 (NOT 40).... NOT SOME KID!

Yeah, I used to manage the Celestial Tomb webpage while at work. I was the recipient of the "crackdown" on abusing the internet from my squadron. So there I was, caught red handed with "Illegally Accessing Non-Government related websites". This was a direct violation of pre-established commanders policies. Numerous regulations, etc.

Options? Bend over and take it like Miir did with Furor? Blow my commander like most of CoE did with Leyor? Flat out deny it and act stupid like most of the Euro players did with the EQ GM's?

Naw, I took the "I just couldn't stop myself because of an online addiction" route. Hey, it worked for other people in other realms of addictions to keep them from being punished administratively, so why not try it?

Well, it did not work. Mainly due to the fact it was 2001 and "Internet Addiction" was not an acceptable term. Did I suffer from an addiction at the time? Probably... as did most of you all as well, in my opinion. Did my Commander recognize that? Hell no... he never heard of such a thing. As such...

I was punished as hard as possible within the limits of my Commander for something he had no clue about, which isn't beyond the norm in the realm of military justice. The side effects of that? I decided to quit playing EQ about a year later and Ebayed the fuck out of everything I had. I made over 8k USD in total, which almost covered the loss of pay I endured due to the punishement I recieved from the whole ordeal.

So, what was the lesson? Don't surf the fucking internet while you are getting paid to do something else. Funny how that relates to this post somewhat... but hey I didn't bring it up. You say you have "Free Time" and whatnot, but that time is NOT free. You are getting paid either a salary or by the hour. Those hours are not "YOUR" free time, it is time that could be spent in a number of ways to make your employeer more successful. Acknowledge it or not, deny it to the end. It is the truth.

Having just typed this all from work now, I feel much better.

noel · Post by **noel** » September 27, 2007, 9:36 am

Good things happen to good people!

Fash · Post by **Fash** » September 27, 2007, 9:48 am

repeating mistakes ftw!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » September 27, 2007, 9:58 am

My workplace doesn't have a "Illegally Accessing Non-Government related websites" policy. Oh darn. The fact is you don't know what policies the places we work at have. For example where I work they specificaly state you're allowed to use the internet for personal use as long as the time spent doing it isn't excessive.

Kwonryu DragonFist · September 27, 2007, 10:21 am

Different places, different policies.

You do know that some professions require you to surf the internet yes?

Still a tinytit.

Glad that you have found your call in life though! (the military)

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 27, 2007, 11:18 am

There is no VV thread without a Leyor reference. Excellent!

Truant · Post by **Truant** » September 27, 2007, 11:31 am

Kilmoll - I don't remember ever disliking you.

Xan - that's even funnier considering what you posted here 3 months ago.

Xanupox wrote:I goto work, take over the chair... I unpack my notebook and connect to the internet, my private equipment. I fire up LOTRO and play it nonstop for 6 hours at work. Then for the last 2 hours of my shift, I actually do my job.