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jerryleejr · 06-24-2008, 07:59 AM

I am a member of another forum that tracks how long you have been logged on, If this forum did that mine would be in the days not hours category, Honestly I find myself getting up in the morning and opening my email and then my browser to point it towards MR and see whats new. Since I am currently deployed and Have no real access to the happenings of the world except via my MacBook Pro this sight consumes my down time. I even have it up while I am taking my college classes go figure.

JJ

vivaldirules · 06-24-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryleejr

I even have it up while I am taking my college classes go figure.

JJ

Not good, JJ. Seriously, not good. Work can be crap and a break's a break. But by my observations, if MR is interfering with classes even a little, you're doing yourself a disservice. I recommend completely walking away from MR for a month. After that, come back and have a gander but don't spend more than a few minutes a day then. Seriously.

pshrynk · 06-24-2008, 08:44 AM

Was that an actual serious post from VR?

Head spinning...

I feel faint...

GeoffC · 06-24-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Was that an actual serious post from VR?

Head spinning...

I feel faint...

No (who so ever you are ! )

It was an illusiary post on behalf of the happy happy brigade on steroids and poppy seeds....

vivaldirules · 06-24-2008, 09:43 PM

No, it was me. Sorry for that. But you have to understand that I have two daughters in college. Both have struggled with avoiding all the distractions from studying that occur when living on a college campus - facebook, youtube, email, parties, hanging out, sleeping in, etc. One has succeeded in that struggle and is now a professional at using her better judgement when called for. The other one, though, seems to be down for the count. I find that sad and scary for young people to risk their futures when they've got this terrific once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that college is for most people. So if I see a student here poking around, I'd prefer to scare them away than ruin them by welcoming them into our chronophageous insanity.

jerryleejr · 06-27-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Not good, JJ. Seriously, not good. Work can be crap and a break's a break. But by my observations, if MR is interfering with classes even a little, you're doing yourself a disservice. I recommend completely walking away from MR for a month. After that, come back and have a gander but don't spend more than a few minutes a day then. Seriously.

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

No, it was me. Sorry for that. But you have to understand that I have two daughters in college. Both have struggled with avoiding all the distractions from studying that occur when living on a college campus - facebook, youtube, email, parties, hanging out, sleeping in, etc. One has succeeded in that struggle and is now a professional at using her better judgement when called for. The other one, though, seems to be down for the count. I find that sad and scary for young people to risk their futures when they've got this terrific once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that college is for most people. So if I see a student here poking around, I'd prefer to scare them away than ruin them by welcoming them into our chronophageous insanity.

Wow,
It is nice to see someone taking an interest in my study habits, I appreciate the advice but my internet connection is so slow that while I am uploading my class work I hop over to MR to pass the time until it is done, I understand where you are coming from with your children's study habits, But at my age the only distractions I have are the wants and needs of my three kids. As for Risking my Future I think I am over halfway thru mine. I am going back to School to change professions after I retire from this one in a couple Years, It never hurts to diversify ones skill set. But Seriously VR I am Flattered that you were thinking of my well being. Tell your kids stay in school don't do drugs

JJ

zelda_pinwheel · 06-27-2008, 05:59 AM

here at MR, we care about YOU.

(oh yeah, and also : JJ says, "don't do drugs.")

vivaldirules · 06-27-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryleejr

Wow,
It is nice to see someone taking an interest in my study habits, I appreciate the advice but my internet connection is so slow that while I am uploading my class work I hop over to MR to pass the time until it is done, I understand where you are coming from with your children's study habits, But at my age the only distractions I have are the wants and needs of my three kids. As for Risking my Future I think I am over halfway thru mine. I am going back to School to change professions after I retire from this one in a couple Years, It never hurts to diversify ones skill set. But Seriously VR I am Flattered that you were thinking of my well being. Tell your kids stay in school don't do drugs

JJ

In that case, welcome, JJ (well, of course you were welcome no matter what anyway). Party hearty, dude!

GeoffC · 06-27-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

No, it was me. Sorry for that. But you have to understand that I have two daughters in college. Both have struggled with avoiding all the distractions from studying that occur when living on a college campus - facebook, youtube, email, parties, hanging out, sleeping in, etc. One has succeeded in that struggle and is now a professional at using her better judgement when called for. The other one, though, seems to be down for the count. I find that sad and scary for young people to risk their futures when they've got this terrific once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that college is for most people. So if I see a student here poking around, I'd prefer to scare them away than ruin them by welcoming them into our chronophageous insanity.

They obviously had a good teacher to emulate...

vivaldirules · 06-27-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

They obviously had a good teacher to emulate...

You've put your finger squarely on it.

GeoffC · 06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

You've put your finger squarely on it.

I am here to serve...

vivaldirules · 06-27-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

I am here to serve...

How about breakfast? Coffee, black, OJ, and two slices of whole wheat toast (fresh and hot, please, none of that "let's let cool off until it's ice cold" stuff). And would you mind bringing the morning's NYTimes, while you're at it, please? Thanks at ya!

pshrynk · 06-27-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

How about breakfast? Coffee, black, OJ, and two slices of whole wheat toast (fresh and hot, please, none of that "let's let cool off until it's ice cold" stuff). And would you mind bringing the morning's NYTimes, while you're at it, please? Thanks at ya!

See, if you had a Kindle then your NYT would delivier itself every morning.

GeoffC · 06-27-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

See, if you had a Kindle then your NYT would delivier itself every morning.

Ouch...

06-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#50
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	No, it was me. Sorry for that. But you have to understand that I have two daughters in college. Both have struggled with avoiding all the distractions from studying that occur when living on a college campus - facebook, youtube, email, parties, hanging out, sleeping in, etc. One has succeeded in that struggle and is now a professional at using her better judgement when called for. The other one, though, seems to be down for the count. I find that sad and scary for young people to risk their futures when they've got this terrific once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that college is for most people. So if I see a student here poking around, I'd prefer to scare them away than ruin them by welcoming them into our chronophageous insanity. Last edited by vivaldirules; 06-24-2008 at 09:45 PM.

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06-24-2008, 07:59 AM	#46
jerryleejr Koby-rific! Posts: 941 Karma: 191112 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2' From My MacBook Pro Device: Kobo Sage,Kobo Aura One, Glo HD,PRS-T1,PRS-950, PRS 300, PRS 350	I am a member of another forum that tracks how long you have been logged on, If this forum did that mine would be in the days not hours category, Honestly I find myself getting up in the morning and opening my email and then my browser to point it towards MR and see whats new. Since I am currently deployed and Have no real access to the happenings of the world except via my MacBook Pro this sight consumes my down time. I even have it up while I am taking my college classes go figure. JJ

06-24-2008, 08:44 AM	#48
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Was that an actual serious post from VR? Head spinning... I feel faint...

06-27-2008, 05:59 AM	#52
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	here at MR, we care about YOU. (oh yeah, and also : JJ says, "don't do drugs.")

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