Hello

[rlparker]

Originally Posted by Abelturd

I'm really sorry, my remark was utterly inappropriate.

You know, it did strike my mind that being from far away behind the ocean, seeing it on a map might help you acquire a better spatial perception of my whereabouts. But my intentions were far from exploiting that distasteful stereotype that Americans are bad at geography, I'm not that good at it myself, so that you know.
I won't tease you any longer, the answer is Slovensko.

Abelturd, no need to be sorry! I wasn't offended. I didn't know that it was possible to make an inappropriate remark on MR!

I thought it was neat to open up google maps and learn a little something that I didn't know before. One of the cool things about MR is that it exposes each of us to other people and cultures that we otherwise don't have the opportunity to deal with on a day-to-day basis (at least I don't). Sometime if you have the chance, I'd sincerely love to learn more about Slovensko and your life there!

If you look back, *I'm* the one who actually brought up the American stereotype.

[robota]

Originally Posted by rlparker

Interesting. I assumed that robota is either (a) a feminine robot (kinda like a robot-ette), (b) roberta, but from somewhere with an accent (you gotta say it out loud. slow), or (c) not robot-b, robot-c, or robot-zed.

Now you've aroused my curiosity, Abelturd. Where are you from?

Thanks to everyone that responded for making me feel welcome.
As far as my question - I appreciate the help and will pursue the leads and make sure everyone knows what I find out.
ROBOTA: Yes I use it as the Czecks or Hungarians - drudery.
I've been programming industrial robots for a dozen years or so, came across the word one day...
Also, big fan of hard SciFi, Asimov became one of my favorites when I was just a little kid.

Thanks again.
PS: This is my first time in any forum, damned interesting how the conversation diverges.

[Abelturd]

Originally Posted by robota

I've been programming industrial robots for a dozen years or so, came across the word one day...

Cool, you're like a character out of a scifi novel. You know, one day something goes wrong and the machines start living their own lives.
And then you'll have to fight them and get things back on track.

Originally Posted by robota

PS: This is my first time in any forum, damned interesting how the conversation diverges.

Yep, we're renowned (notorious?) for that.

Welcome again, take a look around, I'm sure you'll like it here. I know I do.

[Idontcare]

Hi all!!!

[kazbates]

Welcome, idontcare!

Have you started your own introduction thread so that we can welcome you properly?