-
"They-Who-Were-Google are no longer alone. Now we are all Google." -
Re: Hot girl hacker needs help
Can't we all just agree that it's what's between your ears what commands respect as opposed to what's between your legs? Or regardless if your tits produce milk or just kind of make you look funny in a bathing suit that it's your personality that matters?"You have cubed asscheeks?"... "Do you not?"Comment
-
Re: Hot girl hacker needs help
I think that we should all feel happy that the OP was not a troll. Yeah, it had all the markings of a troll post (if it walks like a troll, smells like a troll, etc.). She verified her social media accounts and even changed her picture- by request- to prove it was her. She then made the offer to be her FB friend, and you could learn more about her.
After a day or so, I did. I know of at least one other that did. She is clearly not a 28 day SE case study. That for me confirmed she was indeed a real person- and was being honest.
She made a mistake by being a noob, but she apologized for it. And in my book- that's way cool. Admit the error, learn the lesson, and move on from it. Hell, I thought the matter was resolved. But then it got a bit ugly. And, has anyone noticed she has not posted since?
I hope she does make it out, because she is going to find how many amazing people show up. It is like a who's who of gifted talent. Last year was my first year- and it was everything and more. I left DC with a larger knowledge base, but I didn't have the depth of the newly acquired information (which I've spent the past year learning). I think we should encourage more people to come out- and not thrash'em once they apologized for a mistake.
We have all been noobies at one time in our life. Now, we should be mentors for those that come after us. And happy to share the information we already know. My "I've arrived at Defcon" moment was Thursday night (drunk) at the pool having someone mapping out the SIPRNet network structure using empty beer cans and shot glasses and having a DoD employee walk away 1/2 way through the discussion stating, "I can't listen to any more of this." That feeling, I hope gets shared by everyone at some point while they are at Defcon. No matter if you are a 10+ year veteran or first time attendee.
I am sorry if I've rambled, but the gist of what I'm saying is that we should encourage versus discourage new people from experiencing Defcon. Let them come out and see if this is a culture for them- I know it is for me.
(Where's my evil grin?)Comment
-
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." -Optimus PrimeComment
-
Re: Hot girl hacker needs help
I think anyone who wanted to go to defcon, would know about defcon.
they would know about this forum, they would learn about what goes on, it is the people it attracts, people that go to defcon don't need to be babied, spoon fed, I'm surprised this thread didn't go downhill..(not that there was anything explicitly wrong about it)
but there are people who will thrive at defcon and people that will see it flash past them and go home none-the wiser, while there would be many people willing to help, I cant imagine many willing to help if someone can't help themselves
the Cot Man said this:
"In the rules, we impose a forced lurking period so new users can become familiar with the forums. For some spaces on the forums (Rides & Room Sharing and /dev/random) we allow users to post right-away. Even spending just 1 hour to read about contests, events, and current planning related to Defcon could provide a new user with a great deal of knowledge related to Defcon and socializing on the forums, and from my experience, hackers are not afraid of reading or education."
it did not surprise me, the reaction OP's post got, and if she had done any sort of research/reading/lurking she would not of been surprised either, an avid social engineer, calculates there social interaction carefully so her claims (even if she is only learning/beginner/practicing) would of justified users responses to her thread.
I only wish I could make it to Defcon this year, I would of been happy to down a few frozen margaritas and talk shop, as many others will be.Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fightComment
-
Re: Hot girl hacker needs help
get back in your cage harpy!
but seriously folks, we are all socially retarded. Get over it.
<- You can't talk in public, and I mean AT ALL.. when people are around you cannot speak!
<- You can't socialize without being drunk off your ass
<- You have a fear that your opinions are not those of the people around you
<- You have a fear that no-one will listen to your thoughts and ideas
<- You're afraid that someone will think that your gay
<- You're afraid that someone will think you're straight
<- You're a femanazi
<- So are you, but you were born a man
<- You're afraid that someone wont like you because you're fat
<- You don't like the thought that everyone might like you because you're marginally attractive and not because you’re smart
<- You... damn.. I have no idea where to even begin with you... maybe you should get in Eris' cage instead and let her out to get some sun for a while... DAMN...
and me? Hell, anyone that knows me know that I have more issues than the new your times. Some people are going to approach this group poorly. Some are going to bring in issues from past social gatherings, some are going to rely on their looks, money, sexual availability... but too few people have the audacity to approach a community like ours with their brains. That could have a lot to do with the fact that when they show up they are willing to learn. Everyone here has been taught something by a noob. Everyone has had the opportunity to be enlightened by someone who you may have previously thought had little to no right being there. I know that I have... and I know that I have been that person for others :)
Glad I could start a shit storm, sorry if I was being trollish, welcome to DefCon. Speak loudly and carry as many beers as you can. You will make mistakes, as will others. Read The Art of War and learn to "fight only the battles that you can win" before you show up.. it will serve you well.
To my fans; Thank you
To the haters: peace out
To the mods: oh come on.. you thought it was funny too!
and to Nikita: you know I loves ya Puddin
If this post struck a nerve, you may want to read it again and understand why before you try to get pissed off at me.. I am, afterall only the messenger
Hugs -n- kisses
-SivLast edited by Siviak; July 15, 2010, 10:56.If I had a nickle for every time someone offered me ten cents to keep my two cents to myself... I would be a rich man.Comment
Tweet
<3
Comment