For example, as though its not clear enough, the scribbler robot I got...as soon as I had it running around I packed it back up and his it in a cupboard.
I had to laugh when I read this because I think you've described something that 95% of us who do this for fun suffer with. It's never about the final destination but about the journey.
I have **hundreds** of unfinished projects and it drives my wife insane.
"You never finish anything..." has been on every report-card I ever had :-)
What I remind myself is that that projects for me are not the actual project, but the opportunities I get to learn stuff while building or playing with the "project" that everyone else sees.
Our community of hackers is but one part of a global movement that's changing the world. We have one of, if not the most supportive and loving communities that exists in the world. Once you've lived a few lives (and it sounds to me like you've lived a few) you gain this ability to recognize those others who have seen the world through a similar lens.
I'll just say there is a greater proportion of these kinds of people in our community than outside of it where the civilians live.
I "get" the need to press pause on life. I also "get" the need to hit the reboot button. I've done both before. I've "disappeared" for a few weeks and I've also just dropped everything and started life again from scratch - multiple times. Whether you're hitting pause or reboot you'll be fine, you're too damn smart to not be.
Go do what you need to do and hopefully we'll see you again soon.
Pertaining to the title - Darwin was very right about the natural forming of Evolution.
However, humans, since the advent of farming, are somewhat disconnected from natural evolutionary processes. We collectively choose our own selective processes. For example, if we decide to let unregulated markets select then we get what that delivers. If we choose carefully regulated markets then we'll get what that delivers instead.
I will keep this very simple. The Valium is not good for you, not safe from addiction. If you can do without, avoid it at all costs. If you cannot do without it (have anxiety attacks and severe depression when suffering withdrawal), you may need medical help to manage it.
I have no idea Jazzed, but I always assumed that such insulting, foul mouthed language was not appropriate or welcome on this forum.
Who asked you, Tosser.? Ever think that you talk too much? You and your 11000+ "VIP" posts of total manure, garbage, all of it.
That's the tie that binds you and Tosser Gag-a-maggot : you're a total douche, too.
("I quite like pie, it's rather delicious." "Mind you, Loopy old sot, that when I have my BM in Finland I eliminate anEnglish turd.")
Here's a thought, gas bag: a turnabout is fair play.
So bust-off old son.
Have yourself a nice big, steaming cup of STFU, I'm buying -- you hypocritical stinking "wind-up".
You are now free to go crying to the moderators, troll.
A crack English engineer/programmer living in Finland who doesn't think much of Bill Gates or Microsoft. (Or perhaps thinks too much of Bill Gates and Microsoft.)
I never thought I'd see the word "coprophile" in this or any forum. Wow. But personal insults combined with erudition, but lacking subtlety, are still insults and have no place here. So please, good sirs, let's keep this civil, okay?
There, I've done my moderator duty. (Sheesh! Kids these days!)
WhiteOxe, From one Dope Fiend to Another, Hit it hard! Hit it fast! and GET IT OVER WITH!...
YOU WILL NOT MISS IT. Get that Monkey off your back. NOW!. FOOL!.
That is the best advice I can offer you. You will not regret walking away from that addiction. ACT NOW!. Don't delay...
The choice is yours, And, the choice you make will effect everyone around you, and everything you do, STARTING TODAY!.
I take every right to 'talk' to you in this way. Mike. I have been there, and done that. I know where that road ends. DON'T BE THAT GUY!.
Out in the middle of nowhere, there is this pond, and on one particular day, a cat, a mouse, a rooster, and a worm, all decide to visit the pond, to forage for food.
The rooster is pecking the ground, looking for food, when he looks across the pond and catches sight of a juicy and plump worm. So the rooster backs up, takes a running leap, flaps his wings, and lands on the other side of the pond, where he then devours his tasty morsel.
Meanwhile, the cat catches a glimpse of the rooster's action and he is amazed, thinking how silly he was to be prouncing on butterflies, when he looks across the pond and catches sight of a nice juicy and plump mouse. So the cat backs up, takes a running leap, and lands smack dab in the middle of the pond.
Hey guys, several of you are in violation of forum rules and I'm not at all tolerant of this behavior, language and interaction on a Parallax-owned (and more imported a user-driven) support system. I'll personally be taking a higher level of moderation if it continues.
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I had to laugh when I read this because I think you've described something that 95% of us who do this for fun suffer with. It's never about the final destination but about the journey.
I have **hundreds** of unfinished projects and it drives my wife insane.
"You never finish anything..." has been on every report-card I ever had :-)
What I remind myself is that that projects for me are not the actual project, but the opportunities I get to learn stuff while building or playing with the "project" that everyone else sees.
Our community of hackers is but one part of a global movement that's changing the world. We have one of, if not the most supportive and loving communities that exists in the world. Once you've lived a few lives (and it sounds to me like you've lived a few) you gain this ability to recognize those others who have seen the world through a similar lens.
I'll just say there is a greater proportion of these kinds of people in our community than outside of it where the civilians live.
I "get" the need to press pause on life. I also "get" the need to hit the reboot button. I've done both before. I've "disappeared" for a few weeks and I've also just dropped everything and started life again from scratch - multiple times. Whether you're hitting pause or reboot you'll be fine, you're too damn smart to not be.
Go do what you need to do and hopefully we'll see you again soon.
Red
However, humans, since the advent of farming, are somewhat disconnected from natural evolutionary processes. We collectively choose our own selective processes. For example, if we decide to let unregulated markets select then we get what that delivers. If we choose carefully regulated markets then we'll get what that delivers instead.
Who, pray tell, is "Tosser Gag-a-maggot" ? LOL. Answer not required of course LOL.
That's the tie that binds you and Tosser Gag-a-maggot : you're a total douche, too.
("I quite like pie, it's rather delicious." "Mind you, Loopy old sot, that when I have my BM in Finland I eliminate an English turd.")
Here's a thought, gas bag: a turnabout is fair play.
So bust-off old son.
Have yourself a nice big, steaming cup of STFU, I'm buying -- you hypocritical stinking "wind-up".
You are now free to go crying to the moderators, troll.
If someone was offended by my quoting, please forgive me. I am just a child when it comes to British humor or insults.
Maybe you should find the door and not come back.
On second thought. Maybe that's what I should do.
A crack English engineer/programmer living in Finland who doesn't think much of Bill Gates or Microsoft. (Or perhaps thinks too much of Bill Gates and Microsoft.)
There, I've done my moderator duty. (Sheesh! Kids these days!)
-Phil
Now let's all get back to the business of sending good vibes to whiteoxe. From lemons shall come lemonade.
Lemme share some Aloha with Mike, aka WhiteOxe...
WhiteOxe, From one Dope Fiend to Another, Hit it hard! Hit it fast! and GET IT OVER WITH!...
YOU WILL NOT MISS IT. Get that Monkey off your back. NOW!. FOOL!.
That is the best advice I can offer you. You will not regret walking away from that addiction. ACT NOW!. Don't delay...
The choice is yours, And, the choice you make will effect everyone around you, and everything you do, STARTING TODAY!.
I take every right to 'talk' to you in this way. Mike. I have been there, and done that. I know where that road ends. DON'T BE THAT GUY!.
Aloha
-Tommy
No, you had it right the first time
Out in the middle of nowhere, there is this pond, and on one particular day, a cat, a mouse, a rooster, and a worm, all decide to visit the pond, to forage for food.
The rooster is pecking the ground, looking for food, when he looks across the pond and catches sight of a juicy and plump worm. So the rooster backs up, takes a running leap, flaps his wings, and lands on the other side of the pond, where he then devours his tasty morsel.
Meanwhile, the cat catches a glimpse of the rooster's action and he is amazed, thinking how silly he was to be prouncing on butterflies, when he looks across the pond and catches sight of a nice juicy and plump mouse. So the cat backs up, takes a running leap, and lands smack dab in the middle of the pond.
Can anyone tell me the moral of that story
Ken Gracey