oojason

yhwx said:

Holy shit NRA.

https://twitter.com/NRATV/status/921390510576562176

“We are witnesses to the most ruthless attack on a president & the people who voted for him…in American history." -@DLoesch #NRA

https://www.nratv.com/series/freedoms-safest-place/episode/freedoms-safest-place-season-2-episode-5-the-ultimate-insult

I hope many, many people who will see those posts and videos will see them for what they are - awful deflection and rallying tactics… without balance and context (and awareness of US history) - playing on fear, and also inflammatory.

If their beliefs cannot tolerate criticism or ‘sneering’, then perhaps they should question themselves as to whether their beliefs are actually sound.

It should appear centered on a desktop or laptop etc - though on some mobiles (and likely some tablets) the signatures may well appear like it does for yhwx.

Still, it seems to do the job - despite appearing a little ‘off’ on some mobiles.
 

Please remember these moderator signatures are likely a short-term measure to help posters be able to tell the difference between moderators and members to help avoid ‘confusion’.

Ta, muchly 😃

Anakin Starkiller - please refrain from creating new unnecessary multiple threads in the Star Wars Fan Edit section - especially as some of these threads could easily fit into your ‘My list of potential changes for my edits’ thread.

Thank you.

LordZerome1080 said:

HerekittykittyX said:

This is not an idea for return of the Jedi I have an idea for revenge of the sith and attack of the clones I was going to do it for my edit but you can go right away you should add darth mual into attack of the clones and revenge of the sith use after effects and take out count dooku and then replace with darth mual use a green screen and add him in. Another idea add Anakin in the Darth Vader costume for revenge of the sith when Order 66 goes down and the battle with Obi-Wan
I was listening to Darth Vader audio I would recommend using audio from Star Wars rebels when Vader fights Ashoka
And it would take out most of the clunky audio for the final battle

I love your idea.

Edit I just read the last part I thought it would be a good Edition to the prequels giving Obi-Wan an arc

LordZerome1080 - once again, please do not post your comments in the text block of other posters - thank you.

HerekittykittyX said:

This is not an idea for return of the Jedi I have an idea for revenge of the sith and attack of the clones I was going to do it for my edit but you can go right away you should add darth mual into attack of the clones and revenge of the sith use after effects and take out count dooku and then replace with darth mual use a green screen and add him in. Another idea add Anakin in the Darth Vader costume for revenge of the sith when Order 66 goes down and the battle with Obi-Wan
I was listening to Darth Vader audio I would recommend using audio from Star Wars rebels when Vader fights Ashoka
And it would take out most of the clunky audio for the final battle

Edit I just read the last part I thought it would be a good Edition to the prequels giving Obi-Wan an arc

Mate, please post in the appropriate thread - this thread certainly is NOT that for your ideas posted above.

This thread, for example - http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/The-Prequel-Radical-Redux-Ideas-Thread/id/9911, is far more fitting for Prequel Trilogy ideas than this one.

Thank you.

a bit more something like this? (spacing of letting may need a little work etc)

DuracellEnergizer said:

Lissie: “Further Away (Romance Police)”

Reminds me a little of Stevie Nicks on some of her vocals - nice one.

Well, if you can stretch to $400 I’d personally opt for a BenQ BL2711U 27-Inch IPS 4K Monitor:-

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RORBPEW/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AgEAAAAAAAAAAPQL&th=1
 

I would go into a nearby store though and see for yourself first - as to whether you can tell the difference between a 4K monitor and a full HD monitor, or a 1440 monitor etc. And also think about what would you actually be using it for - gaming, video work, watching films or just general computer use… (and questions like will it fit on your desk, what outputs does your pc have, do you want an LCD or LED - or not bothered by it? etc)

Also review sites may be of help - a lot of stats and expect the odd negative review - though should be able to point you in the right direction. Whatever you do decide - have a good look around the net - and also in store to find a better deal if possible.

You may wish to give some consideration to the Dell 4K S2817Q 28" Screen LCD Monitor - available for at for $330 new, too:-

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2817Q-Screen-LCD-Monitor/dp/B01BBOC16O
 

I’ve just upgraded my monitor to a 27" AOC monitor (luckily got it free as 2nd hand from a friend), just in HD res - nothing really too fancy, but a noticeable difference than my old Hanspree 19" - even for more middle-age eyes! 😃
 

Good luck with it 😃

I think it could be the Leawo Player - my ‘Cyberlink PowerDVD 16’ player plays and navigates/skips through the films (.iso files located on the computer) - just fine.

Warbler said:

ChainsawAsh said:

Warbler said:

Seriously, I am growing very concerned about the improvements in computers and computer intelligence. It is not out of the realm of possibility that computers will able to replace every human at every job. Imagine what it will do to the economy if humans are no long employable? What if computers do take over. I’m serious.

Universal basic income. It’s going to happen. It should happen way sooner than it’s going to though, and it’s going to carry a sigma similar to welfare for far too long after it’s implemented, too.

communism?

more like compassionism…

…and also a simplification of the various welfare states - in it’s administration and costs. As well as the end of politicising people currently receiving benefits as they are be used in attempted vote-winning - without much facts - and without people actually judged on a case-by-case basis.

Case in point for the UK - it’s Govts’s own figures have it as approximately £1.4b p/y is wasted in overpaid errors by it’s admin staff / complicated rules dealing with claims. Benefits ‘cheats’ cost approx £1.2b p/y too. Total amount of benefit that goes uncollected in the UK? £16b p/y.

These figures obviously don’t include those who have been denied disability benefits or had their benefits withdrawn - over which a significant number may have been done so unjustly - or being used a political football as figures need massaging for political means etc.

Not a lot of people know that above figures - especially when the Govt and various media outlets cast benefit claimants in such a negative light.

Strange they don’t focus on the £16b p/y that goes unclaimed to go where it is entitled - instead of it going back into Govt coffers, quietly.

Also often forgotten is that in the UK, maybe elsewhere too, that there are more unemployed people than there are jobs vacant/available - something to also consider for those that cast aspersions one those not working. Especially as for approx 10 years we have been gripped in this financial meltdown where jobs are scarce and job security is low - along with lower-than-inflation rises in wages for many (or no significant rises at all in comparison to rising costs of living).
 

A universal basic income could help negate a lot of that - and could help many people - & yet also Govts could still save money. Of course, a lot will rely on various Govts defining what universal basic income actually is, or will be… and how serious they are about tackling poverty, and it’s causes and effects.
 

But nothing like communism, even though there are many forms and interpretations of communism.
 

An interesting article on an experiment on universal basic income in Finland - and also automation and jobs in general - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/19/basic-income-finland-low-wages-fewer-jobs
 

Just my take on it, of course.

Anchorhead said:

oojason said:
This is my only ever SW t-shirt:-

That’s a great one. If I don’t get the sweater, I’ll go with two shirts. I’ve seen a couple that I like.

Cheers mate - I think the sweater is a winner - and could be the start of your own Christmas tradition type-thing 😃
 

a shame something like this isn’t available… (though not very Christmas-y 😉)

^ but in far better quality than a quick ms paint knock-up logo on top of t-shirt pic…

an impressive letterbox or haloween decoration for the front of your house…

^ from https://imgur.com/gallery/V5JFA

cheers mate 😃

^ Gigliola Cinquetti

MathUser said:

https://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b63a85cb3c/alternate-porg-voices

😄

Would rate higher if it had a ‘woof woof woof’ from Oddball in Kelly’s Heroes, and possibly a ‘Gordon’s Alive!’ from Flash Gordon.

‘Rebel - A Star Wars Story’ (Official Trailer)…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0vD42pZpZs

Handman said:

Thank you. If desired, I can make a moderator version and remove mine and send it to the relevant authorities. Though I did like having my own little spoof.

Keep your cool sig for now mate - I’ll speak with the other mods and see what they think too.

(and I’ve already done a riff on your top sig for us mods 😉 😃 - should we all decide to use it, of course)

Edit: it seems us mods are in accord - and we like it very much - for that - many thanks 😄
 

and no mate - thank YOU.

Hopefully the members on here can differentiate between the word ‘moderator’ and ‘member’.

Plus, Handman’s sig is a lot cooler than ours 😦 Doh! 😃
 

Personally, I think Handman should keep his signature - it’s on me that we didn’t ask other members to not riff on the signature of moderators before.
 

So…

We ask no other members have a signature that resembles that of the moderators - to try and allay any potential confusion.

(and Handman keeps his sig)

Hard Times (rough mix), by The Last Internationale - a welcome free download for those pre-ordering their forthcoming album; ‘Soul On Fire’.

Cracking vocals and guitar work 😃

Beautifully done sig, Handman - really nice work 😃

Re your post… (and apologies if you’ve heard this before…)

Have you considered volunteering in the community - doing a few hours in a charity store, or for a project. Are you interested in team sport or going to gym etc? Perhaps a chess or games club? Even going to a local library and seeing what’s going on in the community etc?

These may help you focus on something positive - and also increase your chances of meeting people - hopefully some like-minded people.

I know it’s easy to say the above on an internet board, especially as I don’t know your circumstances… though having that something new to look forward to - to contribute - can be quite rewarding - and also opens up a possibility of making new acquaintances or friends as well.
 

I wish you good fortune for your life still to come… 😃

Valheru_84 said:

What happens if you put it back in the PC and try to play it on there via Leawo player?

.Val

Good call .Val

The Leawo Blu-ray Player is free, easy to use and does it’s job very well - plus, it’s available for both mac and windows computers. It can be downloaded from:-

http://www.leawo.com/blu-ray-player/
http://www.leawo.org/blu-ray-player/
https://www.videohelp.com/software/Leawo-Blu-ray-Player
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/leawo_blu_ray_player.html

and likely a fair few other places too.

moviefreakedmind said:

Why was the Ranking the Star Wars Films thread locked over the behavior of only one person who has trolled consistently over the years? I was having a ROTS vs. TFA/R1 discussion and now I forgot what I was going to type in response to Frink and the other guy I was talking to.

The Ranking thread is now unlocked - as stated in that thread it was only a temporary measure.

^ Not helping, Frink.

imperialscum has been given a cool-off temp-ban - should he choose to return when the ban is lifted is up to him.

As has been posted in the ‘Ranking the Star Wars films’ thread - the name calling stops now.

If you suspect someone of trolling please report it to a moderator - thank you.

imperialscum said:

oojason said:

You have been asked to explain your reasons - if you choose not to, or don’t see the point in doing so, then that is on you - do not deflect that onto others.

Sorry, this part you added (edited in) afterwards and was not included in my previous reply.

Anyway, you were the first one asking for explanation. Before you, dahmage and TV’s Frink were just being hostile and rude (pretty sure they broke at least two forum rules).

So I will restate my reasons for you. I think TFA hardly has a storyline. It is basically just a collection of elements they wanted to rehash plus some random elements that have nothing to do with what was supposed to be the main plot objective of the film (that is finding Luke). Just one of many examples: death star is completely irrelevant to the plot objective.

You have been asked by me in other threads to explain your opinions more fully - give reasons as to why you believe that ‘TFA is shit’ - not just state it - repeatedly…

edit: (inserted link) -http://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1112521:-

'If you are here to bait or antangonise fellow forum members for having an a different opinion of a movie than yourself - an opinion on which you repeatedly try to declare as some sort of fact - then I suggest you, and anyone of the same mindset, stop.

Having a differing opinion, explaining why, talking about it, and exchanging views is great and to be encouraged - what you seem to repeatedly be doing here is far-removed from this.

You’re much better than that - please start posting like it.’
 
&

‘I strongly suggest you take the time to explain why your views are what they are - as Mala, John Doom and others of this community of diverse opinions do.’

The thread was temporarily locked to give posters a chance to cool down, and also for me to sift through the posts without more being added whilst doing so. The thread has now been unlocked.

imperialscum - this repeated ‘TFA is shit’ type of posting without explanation is trolling, baiting and inflammatory - and also serves to lower the quality of the site.

Your ‘excuse’ that you ‘…do not see the point of explaining the same reasons to the people who are already familiar with them whenever I want to repeat my opinion…’ does not wash - especially after you have already been asked to explain your opinion with reasons.
 

That you deflect your actions onto others is not cool.

That you give an ‘excuse’ that you ‘haven’t broken no rules’ is not cool - you are trolling - and despite being asked to stop this trolling you continue to do so.

Enjoy some time away from the site in the form of a cool-off temp-ban; I hope you take the time away to re-think the content of your posts, and your attitude to the other posters, and to this site overall.

To everyone else - knock it off with the name calling - whether it has taken place in this thread or other threads on this site.

If you suspect someone is trolling please report it to a moderator - thank you.