I am so evil...

Nate the great · 07-06-2008, 11:56 PM

There was a particular book my mother needed to read, so I lent her my Kindle. (For those of you who don't know, the Kindle is _not_ beginner friendly.) And while my mother used to be a techie, she isn't one anymore. She has trouble figuring out how to use a digital camera.

And I lent her my Kindle. (Don't yell at me; it was her idea.)

desertgrandma · 07-07-2008, 12:00 AM

And just how does this make you 'evil'? Loaning your MOTHER your kindle so she can read a book? You are a good son.....

Nate the great · 07-07-2008, 12:02 AM

I though that you would infer that it did not go well.

montsnmags · 07-07-2008, 12:03 AM

I've given Mum many reasons to disown me over the years, and keep piling them on with increasing frequency. No matter what, though, she's still got that umbilical held firmly to her chest (and wrapped tightly around my neck).

Of course, if I gave her a computer or any similar device (like an ebook reader), I believe she would be willing to use the cord as a necklace and my head as a locket, and store inside my brainpan all the pictures she has from when I was "a good boy".

You're bad, Nate.

Cheers,
Marc

GeoffC · 07-07-2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I though that you would infer that it did not go well.

Spill, in all gory details...

tINmOUSE · 07-07-2008, 05:18 AM

yes! details details...

if only to help me further my own diabolical MmmMMHAHAHAA! *cough* *cough* (sorry) plans...

GeoffC · 07-07-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

I've given Mum many reasons to disown me over the years, and keep piling them on with increasing frequency. No matter what, though, she's still got that umbilical held firmly to her chest (and wrapped tightly around my neck).

Of course, if I gave her a computer or any similar device (like an ebook reader), I believe she would be willing to use the cord as a necklace and my head as a locket, and store inside my brainpan all the pictures she has from when I was "a good boy".

You're bad, Nate.

Cheers,
Marc

Huh!?

RickyMaveety · 07-07-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

There was a particular book my mother needed to read, so I lent her my Kindle. (For those of you who don't know, the Kindle is _not_ beginner friendly.) And while my mother used to be a techie, she isn't one anymore. She has trouble figuring out how to use a digital camera.

And I lent her my Kindle. (Don't yell at me; it was her idea.)

Now ... wait a second. I loaned my Kindle to my 80 year old neighbor, who is not and never has been a techie. She was reading on it after about 5 minutes of showing her how the buttons worked. She used it for a few days and loved it!! I sincerely hope your mother's experience isn't a sign of some awful Martian brain plague ....

Nate the great · 07-07-2008, 11:58 AM

I'm not sure how, but she did manage to lose the book several times. One of those times (I'm still trying to repeat this) she somehow managed to go through 6 different books without hitting the menu. I'm stumped by this one.

RickyMaveety · 07-07-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I'm not sure how, but she did manage to lose the book several times. One of those times (I'm still trying to repeat this) she somehow managed to go through 6 different books without hitting the menu. I'm stumped by this one.

OK .... in which case ....... eeeeeeeeeek!!

GeoffC · 07-07-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I'm not sure how, but she did manage to lose the book several times. One of those times (I'm still trying to repeat this) she somehow managed to go through 6 different books without hitting the menu. I'm stumped by this one.

ObViousLy an ExPeRt...

Justy · 07-07-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I'm not sure how, but she did manage to lose the book several times. One of those times (I'm still trying to repeat this) she somehow managed to go through 6 different books without hitting the menu. I'm stumped by this one.

Obviously she should be added to the testing group which ensures that technology is 'end user proof'

M0zza · 07-07-2008, 02:46 PM

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Obviously she should be added to the testing group which ensures that technology is 'end user proof'

No offence to your mother. But I'm sure the term is 'Idiot proof'

nekokami · 07-07-2008, 03:01 PM

The point is, there's a market for the services of the severely technology-impaired.

slayda · 07-07-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M0zza

No offence to your mother. But I'm sure the term is 'Idiot proof'

Remember, Nothing is idiot proof to a talented idiot!

I have found this out, much to my chagrin. I seem to either be a talented idiot or to be surrounded by same.

07-06-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I am so evil... There was a particular book my mother needed to read, so I lent her my Kindle. (For those of you who don't know, the Kindle is _not_ beginner friendly.) And while my mother used to be a techie, she isn't one anymore. She has trouble figuring out how to use a digital camera. And I lent her my Kindle. (Don't yell at me; it was her idea.)

07-07-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	evil? And just how does this make you 'evil'? Loaning your MOTHER your kindle so she can read a book? You are a good son.....

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Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I though that you would infer that it did not go well.

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montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I've given Mum many reasons to disown me over the years, and keep piling them on with increasing frequency. No matter what, though, she's still got that umbilical held firmly to her chest (and wrapped tightly around my neck). Of course, if I gave her a computer or any similar device (like an ebook reader), I believe she would be willing to use the cord as a necklace and my head as a locket, and store inside my brainpan all the pictures she has from when I was "a good boy". You're bad, Nate. Cheers, Marc

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tINmOUSE (stand in: rOBOTmINION) Posts: 78 Karma: 10981 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: none yet. Waiting for Mentor.	yes! details details... if only to help me further my own diabolical MmmMMHAHAHAA! cough cough (sorry) plans...

07-07-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I'm not sure how, but she did manage to lose the book several times. One of those times (I'm still trying to repeat this) she somehow managed to go through 6 different books without hitting the menu. I'm stumped by this one.

07-07-2008, 03:01 PM	#14
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	The point is, there's a market for the services of the severely technology-impaired.

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