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Del7a 
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,02:20 |
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I am not dead, and have no intention of being dead in the near future. However, my absence does need an explination, as I fear that some may think poorly of me with offering my services and then bolting.
That is not the case, and what happened was this: Ever since Sept. 11, the economy in my small town has declined, even moreso than normal. It was fine, because people were still needing computers fixed. However, about two weeks ago we had no work. You have to understand that there are very few jobs to be had in my town, and even fewer that allow you to work past 5pm. With classes during the day, I try to hold on to any job I possibly can. I work at a computer store, and there are only 2 in this town--I work at the one which is doing well. I also make just enough money to pay bills, etc. When I was confronted about losing my job I got scared.
I have already noted that the job market in my area is poor. With classes lasting until afternoon it makes things that much harder. I could not survive one month without a decent paying job, and I could not leave school. My parents are in debt due to the business they started (which is doing well, but they still owe massive amount of money), so they could not help me moneywise. So I started a two-prong approach.
Not knowing if I was going to work somewhere in the next few days, I sat down and did two things: 1) Find a job and 2) Find a way to increase revenue at my current one. Knowing what the people were like around my area, I set out to do the second one. I came up with two things: 1) A wireless "dumb terminal" for use in hotels/apartments/etc... that I have never seen before, and 2) Some very clever-worded Computer Sales. These two things (along with some hard-core advertising) led me to be able to keep my job. I am still in the process of trying different ideas and implimenting them, so between school and that I have had very little time to myself.
I have not forgotten about Detnet, nor will I...probably ever. I was here when it first started; when The Matrix was still several pages from being finished. I survived the moves, the downtime, the rants. I sent emails to Jason when he got really down and thought of pulling the plug. I may not be a part of the forum community, but I have always been here.
I noted that some of you were highly suspicious of me offering my services. I can say nothing to quelch your fears except that I remember the clown-headed pencil guy. I have been a fan of Detnet for...well, years now. And if you don't like it, I'm sorry.
To DSL and Wiley--Editor asked me to email you guys. I have, but have not received a response. So I figured that I would ask you to get in touch with me here on the forums. You can contact me at hersheybar98@microcore.net That will get me at home and at work (where I still continue to have a job).
In summary, I love Detnet, and I know it can become something big, but it only can become as big if the people running it have their hearts in it. But, you have to realize that Detnet doesn't pay the bills, and RL comes first. It was my fault for not announcing my problems here on the board in the beginning; I appologize and ask for another chance.
Thank you for your time.
Del7a
hbar98
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editor
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,04:28 |
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sometimes the detnet community
amazes me;
makes me angry;
causes me worry;
intrigues me;
makes me feel accepted;
makes me feel needed;
makes me feel like I have a lot of new friends;
and sometimes it makes me feel ashamed.
just when I was starting to put voices to the avatars, just when I could get a feel for a detter's emotions from their words,.....I don't know what to say.....
except that I *did* expect more of a response than *silence*
I don't know if this guy had a negative history before, I know a couple who have, and detters still talk to them....this guy's offering his whole-hearted help and complete honesty and friendship, and no one says a word. wow. Am I missing something? Now, I know Wiley and DSL are very busy people and they don't always respond to MY emails, and I'm paying for the bandwidth, bla bla, but doesn't anyone see the benefits we all get from accepting someone like Chad back to the fold?
Are we all so inured to the "gimme gimme the next new thrill" that we can't act like gracious adults and just say "howdy, 'sup, dude"?
I know there has been a lot going on in the community, several deaths of loved ones, jobs lost or circling the drain, school problems, get-the-girl problems, "what is your favorite salty food" problems, T-shirt girlie problems, but if you can't see that this guy is writing from the heart and would really like some simple acceptance, then I don't think I belong here.
Right now I feel like you all can go back to MS, and I feel like selling the domain name to that porno guy.
13 views, not one reply.
Except this one, and I'm NOT enjoying this experience. I know I'm new, bla bla, and I don't know all of you like I'd like to, but I know when the community is not behaving with grace. And that's now.
You all must know by now that I'm looking for a new website with new content and here's a guy who is offering help,plus advice and historical context with cr0, and an article, (which is not mentioned in his letter) and you know that I want that.
I know that writing this may not be politically advisable, yet I wonder if Chad isn't too good for many of us.
The lack of new blood has been bothering me for a couple weeks. I've figured out that there are about 20-odd regulars, so it costs me about 7$/person/month to run this. I've just been thinking about an increase-membership drive and was advised against it(*?*). Well, lookey here, here's a new-old guy, and no one will give him the time of day. Is that good for the health of detnet? Is it? I wish there was a hundred regulars, and growing! If new people get this sort of shunning, why should I bother?
How do you know cr0 doesn't lurk here? How would you act if he was still running the show? Would you treat his friends like you are now?
Chad is cool in my book!
Am I missing something?
What do you think?
Edited by editor on Jan. 01 1970,01:00
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ic0n0
I have become Death, Destroyer of Worlds
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,04:39 |
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Kevin I for one would consider donating for the cause but my funds are limited.
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"I don't have the evidence to prove that God doesn't exist, but I so strongly suspect he doesn't that I don't want to waste my time." (Isaac Asimov)
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editor
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,04:45 |
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Dewd! I sure would like some money but that's totally not what is bugging me....Can anyone say hello to this guy? We might even like him! ( I mean everyone, Ic0n0)
He didn't make me laugh or wonder about what he's up to, like Wolfguard, but he's honest and to me that counts for a lot. And he wants to contribute!
/meloves that
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PTL
I Ish A Duckie!
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:03 |
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Ed...I would have said something but I'm not having the best of days and I would fear some sort of smartass behavior slip. I honestly don't remember this guy. That's not to say he's not a great guy. I just don't have anything off the top of my head to say because we know little to nothing about him. For me to have some nice words, that would take thinking nice thoughts which is very very difficult at this particular moment. If our boy Chad would post a tad more often it would be a great thing. New people (esp. those w/out instant attitude) are a great thing to me.
Sorry I'm not in the most comforting and accepting of spirits currently. I assure you, it's not personally against anyone here.
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The women like me cause im hung like a baby.
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Vigilante
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:09 |
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Sheesh. Y'all need to sit back and 
This melodrama is quite unwarranted. Frankly, I didn't know what the hell Delta was talking about, anyway. Had he offered a site design, or some such? If I were coming back to the boards after an absence, I'd read through at least the last week of posts before I tossed anything significant into the mix; then again, I'm a lurker by nature. At any rate, I think it would have served better to chirp in the appropriate threads with his apologies, thoughts, and contributions regarding site design.
This sort of lengthy and formal post tends to make me feel the need to write an eloquent reply; being a creature of truly exceptional laziness, I'm more apt to just click along rather than spend the effort of composition. Nothing personal, rather I truly loathe the process of translating my thoughts to language forms.
So, uh... what the hell am I doing here? Ah; other than dozing off, throwing in my pair of lincolns at kevin's request. You owe me double size pics now, bub!  And stop trying to browbeat us into being a happy, functional family - nuts like us can't function in such an environment. 
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He says turn the other cheek, but that seems kind of weak
I just want to beat up, beat up the meek
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Del7a
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:14 |
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PTL--I understand you totally. I was (and still am in some respects) a lurker who posts occasionally. If I am going to involve myself more, you can bet top dollar that I am going to post more (if you refresh, you will see that I did a post about everyone's fav. band: Limp Bizkit...).
But I usually don't post one-word replys. So sometimes I will be silent. But it all adds to my mysterious personality. Hehe.
Del7a
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ic0n0
I have become Death, Destroyer of Worlds
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:18 |
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Well welcome who ever you are delta.
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"I don't have the evidence to prove that God doesn't exist, but I so strongly suspect he doesn't that I don't want to waste my time." (Isaac Asimov)
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editor
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:28 |
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thanx Ic0n0, that's all I wanted people to say was "hello". You da Man.
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Vigilante
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Posted on: Feb. 13 2002,05:42 |
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Bah! That was probably my longest single post on detnet, and now I don't get a response. 
Hmm. That may not be true; I recall smacking down Dysorderia at great length in an old WW2/America-bashing thread. 
Sleepy time for vig. Off to dream of detgirls... 
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He says turn the other cheek, but that seems kind of weak
I just want to beat up, beat up the meek
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