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  • AlxRogan
    THAT guy
    • Jul 2002
    • 783

    #16
    None of the above:

    DC14 is cancelled. Doesn't anyone remember?
    Aut disce aut discede

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    • Hardware
      doin' your sister
      • Aug 2005
      • 49

      #17
      Originally posted by AlxRogan
      None of the above:

      DC14 is cancelled. Doesn't anyone remember?
      Hmm no i forgot guess I'll show up anyways

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      • TheCotMan
        *****Retired *****
        • May 2004
        • 8857

        #18
        Originally posted by Hardware
        Hmm no i forgot guess I'll show up anyways
        Please make an attempt to use proper punctuation. Lack of punctuation makes you appear ignorant. Not all forum members speak English, and the above is difficult to parse without punctuation.

        Example:

        I think you can understand this if there is no punctuation then it can be hard to follow what is written on the forums a lack of the proper punctuation makes it difficult to understand you understand what I am writing

        vs.

        I think you can understand this. If there is no punctuation, then it can be hard to follow what is written. On the forums, a lack of the proper punctuation makes it difficult to understand. You understand what I am writing?

        I'm not a punctuation/spelling Nazi, but when violations of these rules threaten understanding, I have no problem making a comment.

        Thanks for reading.

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        • lil_freak
          Innocent and Cute
          • Jul 2003
          • 808

          #19
          This year I plan to participate in a few contests, actually see a talk in person, and chit-chat with old & new friends.
          "It is difficult not to wonder whether that combination of elements which produces a machine for labor does not create also a soul of sorts, a dull resentful metallic will, which can rebel at times". Pearl S. Buck

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          • enven
            Absurdism at its best.
            • Jun 2004
            • 55

            #20
            basically to hear the presentations and discuss with pals I have known for a while...Online...haha.
            A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on.
            -
            William S. Burroughs

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            • astcell
              Human Rights Issuer
              • Oct 2001
              • 7512

              #21
              I feel like a dog on a chain, hooked up to the doghouse, in the rain, at night, while the entire family is inside the warm house enjoying a steak dinner. I am so gonna miss you guys.

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              • Deviant Ollam
                Semi-Professional Swearer
                • May 2003
                • 3417

                #22
                Originally posted by astcell
                I feel like a dog on a chain, hooked up to the doghouse, in the rain, at night, while the entire family is inside the warm house enjoying a steak dinner. I am so gonna miss you guys.
                there are a few means by which we in the community will reach a hand out to you, both at defcon and external to defcon. a few projects i've been kicking around... let's call them the "TTB" project and the "DCT" project. more news to come soon.
                "I'll admit I had an OiNK account and frequented it quite often… What made OiNK a great place was that it was like the world's greatest record store… iTunes kind of feels like Sam Goody to me. I don't feel cool when I go there. I'm tired of seeing John Mayer's face pop up. I feel like I'm being hustled when I visit there, and I don't think their product is that great. DRM, low bit rate, etc... OiNK it existed because it filled a void of what people want."
                - Trent Reznor

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                • astcell
                  Human Rights Issuer
                  • Oct 2001
                  • 7512

                  #23
                  Well stranger things have happened in my life, that's for sure. I'll hang on here as long as I can.

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                  • big chopper
                    Member
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 262

                    #24
                    I'm going to DEF CON because its a great way to spend a little corporate money.
                    --BC,

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                    • Skeletone Jack
                      Alchemist
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 15

                      #25
                      I went last year, and I didn't really know what to expect. This year, I plan on possibly joining in some of the events, and making more contacts. Since I (somewhat) know what to expect this time around, I'm actually going to try to plan things, rather than just "hanging out".

                      ...Overall, I had a blast last year, and want to experience it once again.
                      In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni

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                      • KeLviN
                        Poor but happy
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 1951

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Skeletone Jack
                        I went last year, and I didn't really know what to expect. This year, I plan on possibly joining in some of the events, and making more contacts. Since I (somewhat) know what to expect this time around, I'm actually going to try to plan things, rather than just "hanging out".

                        ...Overall, I had a blast last year, and want to experience it once again.
                        the first year is usually an adjustment year. take in the surroundings, get a feel for the atmosphere, learn about all the things that go on that you never knew about (parties, events, contests), and make contacts.

                        but your second year is entirely different. its just as awsome, but alot more interactive. you have an idea of whats going on, what you want to do, and generally feel more a part of it all.

                        dont let this dissuade you first timers. your first DC is still awsome. And you cant have an even better second time without a first.
                        the fresh prince of 1337

                        To learn how to hack; submit your request

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                        • BlackOrchid
                          Member
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 78

                          #27
                          I had to vote for the cotman needing sex.. LOL. actually.. I just wanted him to know.. yes.. I do know my pw and to ignore anyone requesting a change.

                          On a serious note: I go to DC for a few of the conf. they keep me on my toes and remind me how limited my knowledge has become in my old age. The rest is for the fun and seeing the people i enjoy talking to online.
                          In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

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                          • KeLviN
                            Poor but happy
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 1951

                            #28
                            only 53 people have voted... looks like it's going to be a small defCon this year... was it canceled or something?
                            the fresh prince of 1337

                            To learn how to hack; submit your request

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                            • astcell
                              Human Rights Issuer
                              • Oct 2001
                              • 7512

                              #29
                              Originally posted by KeLviN
                              only 53 people have voted... looks like it's going to be a small defCon this year... was it canceled or something?
                              We waited too long to make the poll. The rest are already drunk.

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                              • Surreal
                                Member
                                • Apr 2004
                                • 42

                                #30
                                Why go?

                                Originally posted by TheCotMan
                                Is Defcon 14 your first Defcon? Why are you going? What are you expecting?
                                Defcon 14 will be my 7th, and a highlight of my year.
                                Why go? Learn new stuff, meet new people, see old friends, geek out, get new black tshirts before the Fall fashion season, gamble, live on pizza Red Bull and vodka like the pioneers used to.
                                I'm expecting... that I may not have to use my amazing Phoenix-native "stand in line in the sun all day without passing out" skillz this year! (but I'll bring a hat just in case)

                                Surreal

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