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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: megs on July 11, 2005, 08:31:00 am
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I know most people on the board already know this, but here is an example of what NOT to do when selling concert tickets to a sold out show.
DON'T offer to sell your tickets to someone, accept their offer to purchase your tickets, attempt to arrange a meeting to exchange money and tickets, and then sell them to someone else, thereby screwing the person who was orginally going to buy the tickets. It makes me people very, very cranky. And it kinda makes you look like a big ole jackass.
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Sorry, I couldn't resist selling them to someone else. They offered me twice as much.
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Wow you really kinda do suck.
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Originally posted by megs:
Wow you really kinda do suck.
He was mocking you for making such an obvious complaint, making him not suck, rather than kinda suck.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Sorry, I couldn't resist selling them to someone else. They offered me twice as much.
But if you've already promised the tickets to someone else, common decency requires you to give the first person the opportunity to match the price.
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
Originally posted by megs:
Wow you really kinda do suck.
He was mocking you for making such an obvious complaint, making him not suck, rather than kinda suck. [/b]
Actually, it makes him suck either way. If he was the person who dicked me over, or for mocking.
So sorry if it's a "common complaint," dear Hoya, but screwing someone over with tickets is wrong.
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rhett just wants attention. its kinda sad really.
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:D
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Dear Rhett,
Please stop trying to steal my thunder.
Love,
Me
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When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
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Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
Not really. Unless I am your original buyer. In which case, yes.
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Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
Wow, you really kind of suck. How dare you make sarcastic comments on this board. This issue is clearly a pressing one that is plaguing our area, but now that I've learned the correct way to resell and buy tickets, hopefully I won't run into this problem.
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
Wow, you really kind of suck. How dare you make sarcastic comments on this board. This issue is clearly a pressing one that is plaguing our area, but now that I've learned the correct way to resell and buy tickets, hopefully I won't run into this problem. [/b]
Hey Hoya, to borrow a quote from one of my favorite flicks, what's your damage? I am all for sarcastic comments, in fact I am rather a sarcastic bitch oftentimes, but let me have my rant. I don't think you'd find it so funny had you been in the same situation.
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
Wow, you really kind of suck. How dare you make sarcastic comments on this board. This issue is clearly a pressing one that is plaguing our area, but now that I've learned the correct way to resell and buy tickets, hopefully I won't run into this problem. [/b]
Boy, I used to think that sarcasm was fun and it made me feel good. Now I know that it's destructive and hurts people.
Thanks, Hoya, for helping me to become a better person.
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Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
When i sell tickets I usually give the buyer fakes and then just sell them to someone I like. Does this make me a bad person?
Wow, you really kind of suck. How dare you make sarcastic comments on this board. This issue is clearly a pressing one that is plaguing our area, but now that I've learned the correct way to resell and buy tickets, hopefully I won't run into this problem. [/b]
Boy, I used to think that sarcasm was fun and it made me feel good. Now I know that it's destructive and hurts people.
Thanks, Hoya, for helping me to become a better person. [/b]
You two are so clever and witty. Your mothers must be so proud.
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Megs Megs Megs...don't take it so personally. These threads take on a life of their own after two or three posts sometimes and whatever follows has little or nothing to do with the original post/poster.
I'm sure everyone feels for you and is sorry you didn't get to go to yoru show.
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Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
I'm sure everyone feels for you and is sorry you didn't get to go to yoru show.
here here!!
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Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
Megs Megs Megs...don't take it so personally. These threads take on a life of their own after two or three posts sometimes and whatever follows has little or nothing to do with the original post/poster.
I'm sure everyone feels for you and is sorry you didn't get to go to yoru show.
Chaz. Thanks. This is all well and good. But there are certain times when you don't want to eff with the ladies, and this is one of those times. Like I said, I heart mocking, I do it all the time. But I want my damn tickets.
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If you wanted "your damn tickets" so bad, why did you let the show sell out, forcing you to turn to purchasing them from such a shady source?
Originally posted by megs:
Originally posted by Hello, My Name is Chaz:
Megs Megs Megs...don't take it so personally. These threads take on a life of their own after two or three posts sometimes and whatever follows has little or nothing to do with the original post/poster.
I'm sure everyone feels for you and is sorry you didn't get to go to yoru show.
Chaz. Thanks. This is all well and good. But there are certain times when you don't want to eff with the ladies, and this is one of those times. Like I said, I heart mocking, I do it all the time. But I want my damn tickets. [/b]
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
[QB] If you wanted "your damn tickets" so bad, why did you let the show sell out, forcing you to turn to purchasing them from such a shady source?
Because, dearest Golfer, I was broke. And then I went out of town over 4th of July weekend. When I left, the show hadn't sold out yet. So yeah, it's my fault for not buying them sooner. But I've bought tickets to sold-out shows before, and never had this happen to me. Hence my rage.
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Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
Originally posted by megs:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
[QB] If you wanted "your damn tickets" so bad, why did you let the show sell out, forcing you to turn to purchasing them from such a shady source?
Because, dearest Golfer, I was broke. And then I went out of town over 4th of July weekend. When I left, the show hadn't sold out yet. So yeah, it's my fault for not buying them sooner. But I've bought tickets to sold-out shows before, and never had this happen to me. Hence my rage. [/b]
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
[QB] Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
Hey, Mom, is that you?
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
Originally posted by megs:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
[QB] If you wanted "your damn tickets" so bad, why did you let the show sell out, forcing you to turn to purchasing them from such a shady source?
Because, dearest Golfer, I was broke. And then I went out of town over 4th of July weekend. When I left, the show hadn't sold out yet. So yeah, it's my fault for not buying them sooner. But I've bought tickets to sold-out shows before, and never had this happen to me. Hence my rage. [/b]
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I do appreciate the concern, Rhett, but it's neither here nor there. My whole point with this post was to discourage people from selling tickets out from under potential buyers. I am also appalled because this person found me on the forum, and I've never had problems with forum folk before.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
that is so rock and roll....
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Originally posted by hostiledm:
that is so rock and roll....
...a concept Rhett has trouble comprehending, it would seem.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
rhett, you are so fucking stupid. hahahaha, listen to yourself. lol. its hilarious! should we be saving up for a house in Northern VA too? and a trip to Bumbershoot? :) :)
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Sadly, there are a lot of dishonest, underhanded people out there. Generally, being a member of an internet chatboard automatically makes someone a better human being, but unfortunately, you ran into an exception to that rule.
The silver lining of course is that you're that much further from financial ruin and homeless. Comforting, aint it? Also, look at it this way...it was just one concert...the wound will sting for the moment, but will soon be forgotten.
Originally posted by megs:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
Originally posted by megs:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
[QB] If you wanted "your damn tickets" so bad, why did you let the show sell out, forcing you to turn to purchasing them from such a shady source?
Because, dearest Golfer, I was broke. And then I went out of town over 4th of July weekend. When I left, the show hadn't sold out yet. So yeah, it's my fault for not buying them sooner. But I've bought tickets to sold-out shows before, and never had this happen to me. Hence my rage. [/b]
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I do appreciate the concern, Rhett, but it's neither here nor there. My whole point with this post was to discourage people from selling tickets out from under potential buyers. I am also appalled because this person found me on the forum, and I've never had problems with forum folk before. [/b]
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Shoot me if I ever become as cliche' as being "rock and roll".
Originally posted by hostiledm:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Financial tip: If you're living from paycheck to paycheck, it's probably not a good idea to spend your money on concert tickets. Build up your savings account, in case you lose your job or suffer some other catastrophe.
that is so rock and roll.... [/b]
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You may not be "rock'n roll" but you are certainly cliched. Can we still shoot you?
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So Megs, has this show occurred? You can still go try and get a ticket outside the venue.
The worst is: "It's not you it's me." No, wait, sorry, I meant, "Sorry, I no longer can sell you the tickets. I forgot a friend of mine put these tickets on eBay and they sold." :p
What can you do? I've been there and it's frustrating. Tough to change someone w/ no etiquette.
Be provactive and find another person or method to get your tickets.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Shoot me if I ever become as cliche' as being "rock and roll".
You're under the impression "middle-aged iconoclastic hipster" isn't cliche?
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Originally posted by megs:
there are certain times when you don't want to eff with the ladies, and this is one of those times.
Boo Hoo. I really want to know what tickets these were. I have a feeling this thread could get even better if it were revealed.
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Hahahaha. We've got a comedian in the house. Look out Margaret Cho, he's going to take your gigs.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
You may not be "rock'n roll" but you are certainly cliched. Can we still shoot you?
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Another funny guy. Maybe they'll book you for a roll (sic) in the next Dumb and Dumber.
:p
Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Shoot me if I ever become as cliche' as being "rock and roll".
You're under the impression "middle-aged iconoclastic hipster" isn't cliche? [/b]
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If you can believe it, I've been burned the other way -- a buyer from Craigslist who never showed up. This was for the sold-out DAR Pixies show, really good seats, and we could have sold them to dozens of people. UNTIL a few minutes before the show, however, which is when we decided we couldn't wait anymore for the buyer we'd promised the tickets to and instead had to try to sell them any way we could. By that time, too late. It was infuriating and I wanted to harrass the hell out of the bitch, posting a warning on Craiglist and anywhere to never do business or trust her, but friends with cooler heads prevailed.
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I hear ya. My story aint as bad as yours, but it still stinks. We offered a sold out ticket to a guy at face value, and he was 40 minutes late, causing us to suffer through 40 minutes of Grammy nominated music at a Starbucks that we had no intention of hanging around.
Originally posted by Bags:
If you can believe it, I've been burned the other way -- a buyer from Craigslist who never showed up. This was for the sold-out DAR Pixies show, really good seats, and we could have sold them to dozens of people. UNTIL a few minutes before the show, however, which is when we decided we couldn't wait anymore for the buyer we'd promised the tickets to and instead had to try to sell them any way we could. By that time, too late. It was infuriating and I wanted to harrass the hell out of the bitch, posting a warning on Craiglist and anywhere to never do business or trust her, but friends with cooler heads prevailed.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
I hear ya. My story aint as bad as yours, but it still stinks. We offered a sold out ticket to a guy at face value, and he was 40 minutes late, causing us to suffer through 40 minutes of Grammy nominated music at a Starbucks that we had no intention of hanging around.
Originally posted by Bags:
If you can believe it, I've been burned the other way -- a buyer from Craigslist who never showed up. This was for the sold-out DAR Pixies show, really good seats, and we could have sold them to dozens of people. UNTIL a few minutes before the show, however, which is when we decided we couldn't wait anymore for the buyer we'd promised the tickets to and instead had to try to sell them any way we could. By that time, too late. It was infuriating and I wanted to harrass the hell out of the bitch, posting a warning on Craiglist and anywhere to never do business or trust her, but friends with cooler heads prevailed.
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Those are both really bad. I don't know why people agree to buy tickets they're going to bail on later, or why people would be so late without getting in touch with you to let you know they were stuck in traffic or something.
As for my situation, all has been made well, courtesy of one of the nicest people ever. Though, mind you, KT, if we ever meet...it might not end well.
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this thread is making me sick to my stomach. the whining has gone on long enough.
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
this thread is making me sick to my stomach. the whining has gone on long enough.
Let me make sure I have this straight -- When you do it, it's deemed "venting," but when someone else does it, it's labeled "whining?"
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Unfortunately, Public Flogging is your only recourse.
If they're a boardie, flog away.
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
this thread is making me sick to my stomach. the whining has gone on long enough.
Let me make sure I have this straight -- When you do it, it's deemed "venting," but when someone else does it, it's labeled "whining?" [/b]
20 posts about it were fine. we dont need to go further into it. thats my point.
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
20 posts about it were fine. we dont need to go further into it. thats my point.
Or you could simply stop clicking on the topic, which would aleve you of pending problems with the number of posts on a particular topic.
Afraid you're going to miss something?
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Or you could simply stop clicking on the topic, which would aleve you of pending problems with the number of posts on a particular topic.
Afraid you're going to miss something?
Had he stopped at 20 posts, he would have missed two very viable ZINGs delivered at Rhett's expense.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
20 posts about it were fine. we dont need to go further into it. thats my point.
Or you could simply stop clicking on the topic, which would aleve you of pending problems with the number of posts on a particular topic.
Afraid you're going to miss something? [/b]
He's afraid he's going to miss a chance to complain about people complaining. Or miss the chance to "vent" about people "whining." Or, perhaps, whine about people venting....
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Yeah, like flicking zings at Rhett is oh-so-original.
Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Or you could simply stop clicking on the topic, which would aleve you of pending problems with the number of posts on a particular topic.
Afraid you're going to miss something?
Had he stopped at 20 posts, he would have missed two very viable ZINGs delivered at Rhett's expense. [/b]
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
20 posts about it were fine. we dont need to go further into it. thats my point.
Or you could simply stop clicking on the topic, which would aleve you of pending problems with the number of posts on a particular topic.
Afraid you're going to miss something? [/b]
He's afraid he's going to miss a chance to complain about people complaining. Or miss the chance to "vent" about people "whining." Or, perhaps, whine about people venting.... [/b]
not as afraid as you are that you'll miss catching me doing it.
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
He's afraid he's going to miss a chance to complain about people complaining. Or miss the chance to "vent" about people "whining." Or, perhaps, whine about people venting....
or miss a chance to see you being a prick ;)
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
not as afraid as you are that you'll miss catching me doing it.
Fat chance of that....
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
not as afraid as you are that you'll miss catching me doing it.
Fat chance of that.... [/b]
I dont know, I can pretty much time when you are going to chime in on something. its pretty predictable.
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Soncik, ggw - stop it both of you. In the grand scheme of things, there are far more important things in the world then whatever petty squabbles you two have between you. There is no doubt so much you have in common that should count more then your few differences. Why, just consider: you both hate Rhett. And on 930.com, doesn't that cover a multitude of sins?
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No, that just means you're cliche. Like calling yourself Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR.
Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
Soncik, ggw - stop it both of you. In the grand scheme of things, there are far more important things in the world then whatever petty squabbles you two have between you. There is no doubt so much you have in common that should count more then your few differences. Why, just consider: you both hate Rhett. And on 930.com, doesn't that cover a multitude of sins?
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I dont think either of us hate Rhett. I think he's terribly boring, no sense of humour and kind of a dick, but hate....seems like hate is a lof of effort to spend on poor ole rhett.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
No, that just means you're cliche. Like calling yourself Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR.
I never claimed to not be cliche.
And the irony meter goes off when "Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer" insults my username.
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You only know me by my board persona. Why would I want to be anything other than a humorless dick on a chatboard? It's my way of venting.
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
I dont think either of us hate Rhett. I think he's terribly boring, no sense of humour and kind of a dick, but hate....seems like hate is a lof of effort to spend on poor ole rhett.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
You only know me by my board persona. Why would I want to be anything other than a humorless dick on a chatboard? It's my way of venting.
perhaps i just dont get it.
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
perhaps i just dont get it.
No doubt, his wife wishes she didn't "get it" from him either.
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
I dont know, I can pretty much time when you are going to chime in on something. its pretty predictable.
My point was that your "venting" is sufficiently frequent that there exists little chance to miss it. <insert smiley here>
But do share with us, oh sage one, the formula for predicting GGW's impending posting.
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It has something to do with how long it takes to set up a regression run, and how long it takes for that run to complete and the amount of time that ggw can surf the web looking for way cool punk rock stories to post on the 9:30 board while waiting for the run to complete.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
I dont know, I can pretty much time when you are going to chime in on something. its pretty predictable.
My point was that your "venting" is sufficiently frequent that there exists little chance to miss it. <insert smiley here>
But do share with us, oh sage one, the formula for predicting GGW's impending posting. [/b]
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
My point was that your "venting" is sufficiently frequent that there exists little chance to miss it. <insert smiley here>
and i dont believe its that much more than anyone elses. and i dont remember ever saying "venting" either. perhaps you can look for a time i used that word.
and i dont reveal my secrets that easy
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
i dont remember ever saying "venting" either. perhaps you can look for a time i used that word.
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
i dont like to complain. (yes, except on the message board, this is my place to vent!) (http://www.930.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=010529;p=1#000023)
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not bad at all for a Monday morning!!
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
i dont remember ever saying "venting" either. perhaps you can look for a time i used that word.
Originally posted by sonickteam4:
i dont like to complain. (yes, except on the message board, this is my place to vent!) (http://www.930.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=010529;p=1#000023)
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looks like there, i have used venting and complaining as interchangeable words, wouldnt you agree?
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oh for christ' sake already...
where's that speed freak blond excercise yutz saying "stop the insanity!"
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Here's a different approach for that hard to get ticket :eek: :eek: http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/tix/84754263.html (http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/tix/84754263.html)