Random Question Thread.

**Jakson** · 2012-05-25 23:06

Originally Posted by Omniyoji

Sooooo what happened to Netflix.com's browse selection availability? Back then I was able to search and see if a title was available for streaming or DVD rental on the movie/show description page. Don't tell me logging in with my device is the only way now to check ? :/

I noticed that too, but I just assumed because my account is streaming only that it only showed me the streaming content and wouldn't show me anything else unless I changed plans. Typing that I just realize that would be kind of a bad business decision, as showing what I searched for but can't have is probably more likely to make me give them money than just not showing the content I guess.

**Silenka** · 2012-05-26 10:15

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Yeah I'm gonna have to rig the work computers since people were bitching about it today. As long as it can be disabled, I'm all good.

Instead of mutilating the keyboard by taking off annoying keys a simple registry fix will disable any keys you don't want to use. I do this on all my systems for caps lock, motherfucking caps lock is not an issue in my world anymore.

**Aksannyi** · 2012-05-26 12:16

Oh I am sure that's not possible for me then, if it's a registry change. I figured it could be disabled in some sort of options panel in control panel, but changing the registry? Yeah, I'm not gonna be able to get into that without an administrator password.

**Shakki** · 2012-05-26 17:47

I want to read Marvel comics. Where do I start?

**Omniyoji** · 2012-05-26 18:16

Do you have a particular Marvel hero you like? Start there from square one.

**Shakki** · 2012-05-26 20:35

Originally Posted by Omniyoji

Do you have a particular Marvel hero you like? Start there from square one.

Well, my only real experiences with Marvel heroes are from the movies made in recent years, pretty much all of which I enjoyed.

When you say to start from square one, do you mean to literally start from the point at which a character was conceived? Haven't some of them been around since like...the 1940s? That seems a rather daunting task lol.

**Omniyoji** · 2012-05-26 21:30

You're right and not only that there are different alternate stories for them. List the ones you are most interested and someone here (more qualified) could give you the series order or the best ones to read of that particular character. Another option would be to ask on a comic forum lol or make a post with your top picks and where to start here on BG's comic thread. I'm sure they'll be happy to help.

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/108...-for-greatness

**Qeomash** · 2012-05-26 22:00

Originally Posted by Silenka

Instead of mutilating the keyboard by taking off annoying keys a simple registry fix will disable any keys you don't want to use. I do this on all my systems for caps lock, motherfucking caps lock is not an issue in my world anymore.

I want this for the numlock key at work. Would save me so many headaches.

**Caiyuo** · 2012-05-26 22:17

Probably not applicable in a work-setting but depending on what keyboard you have, I know Logitech has a mouse & keyboard program that's apart of the drivers that lets you disable keys like caps lock. Can't remember if Insert is another.

**Shakki** · 2012-05-27 20:11

Originally Posted by Omniyoji

You're right and not only that there are different alternate stories for them. List the ones you are most interested and someone here (more qualified) could give you the series order or the best ones to read of that particular character. Another option would be to ask on a comic forum lol or make a post with your top picks and where to start here on BG's comic thread. I'm sure they'll be happy to help.

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/108...-for-greatness

Wow. Can't believe I didn't know there's a thread just for this type of thing. Thanks!

**Francisco** · 2012-05-28 10:14

How do phone numbers wind up on those shitty calling lists?

I'm aware of the whole "do not call" list deal - but that doesn't stop everyone.

Non-profits, auto-dialers, surveys, etc... some who ask for me by name - how are they getting my phone number?

Recently changed because I was getting several annoying phone calls each day... wanting to avoid it from happening again.

**Silenka** · 2012-05-28 15:45

Pretty sure my school is selling my number lol.

**Aksannyi** · 2012-05-28 16:01

Is it legal for a company's auto-dialer to call me with an automated message when the company didn't have any employees working due to the holiday, when this automated message is the type that I might have questions about? Seems shady as fuck to do it that way. And also seems like their automated system shouldn't even be active on off-days.

**Diddy Kong** · 2012-05-28 17:09

Anyone have any really cheap and easy to cook meals? I managed to make the worst pot of chili ever created, and I"m getting kind of sick of hamburger helper and sandwiches. I have a small and medium sized skillet and a average sized pot if that narrows down any ideas.

**Kerberoz** · 2012-05-28 17:31

Get Google Voice and block the annoying callers.

Originally Posted by Diddy Kong

Anyone have any really cheap and easy to cook meals? I managed to make the worst pot of chili ever created, and I"m getting kind of sick of hamburger helper and sandwiches. I have a small and medium sized skillet and a average sized pot if that narrows down any ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/user/LikeTheHat

Start at S1E1 and watch the whole thing.

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2012-05-28 17:34

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Is it legal for a company's auto-dialer to call me with an automated message when the company didn't have any employees working due to the holiday, when this automated message is the type that I might have questions about? Seems shady as fuck to do it that way. And also seems like their automated system shouldn't even be active on off-days.

Well's Fargo used to do this to me. They'd auto-dial me, give me a choice of, essentially, "Ignore this call, or press 1 to talk to a representative" Naturally, I press 1 because I'd like to be a responsible adult. It tries to connect me to their representatives... "Our business hours are blah blah blah to blah blah blah. Your call is important to us, please call back during business hours."

Someone also has been auto-dialing me and then putting me on hold without announcing who they are. I never stay on the line to find out, because if its not important enough to even record something to tell me who you are, I don't give a fuck.

Celeste · 2012-05-29 18:42

I feel so nostalgic about the great strides we've made in computers since my first, in fact since my mother's. I have a set of old punch cards on my bedroom wall, all nice and framed. The fact that the PHONE I'm on is a thousand times more powerful than my first PC, well, it makes me want to cry.

It's so goddamn beautiful. And I know the future will be even more so and I cannot wait. They're what set me free. How does everyone else feel about this?

**madpersian** · 2012-05-29 19:10

Which was the first video game company that had active community relations through a forum including posts by developers and game designers?

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2012-05-29 19:53

Dunno, but I would imagine CCP (EVE Online) adopted pretty early.

**Nephlite** · 2012-05-29 20:53

There's an MMO named "Air Warrior" by developer Kesmai made back in 1986. It's probably one of the first MMO's and they updated the game often. I'm sure they had some forums and subscription forums somewhere but if it did exist, it's been lost to the test of time.

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