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**clackers** · 10-17-2015, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by THoog

(I didn't say it wouldn't be dysfunctional.)

It'll follow a draft set of standards, and be misrepresented by the Marketing Department.

Last edited by clackers; 10-17-2015 at 09:23 AM.

**THoog** · 10-17-2015, 10:01 AM

And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people.

**savoche** · 10-17-2015, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by clackers

It'll follow a draft set of standards, and be misrepresented by the Marketing Department.

"Misrepresented" must be the understatement of the year.

Originally posted by THoog

And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people.

Actually, I would probably find it clunky, but comprehensible. Much worse with people who are like Macs - slick, yet illogical and utterly incomprehensible

Racer X 69 · 10-17-2015, 12:41 PM

I know I are an engineer, 'cause I could spell it.

I.

T.

**savoche** · 10-17-2015, 02:54 PM

Yes?

**savoche** · 10-17-2015, 02:55 PM

stevebrot · 10-17-2015, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by clackers

The engie students wore flannelette shirts and drank a lot, but had personality too.

Yes, lots of personality. I am not a "real" engineer, but when I was in graduate school at U. British Columbia the engineers (referred to as "gears") had probably the most personality of any student group on campus. They were known for elaborate pranks. One of the most benign was to steal the speaker's chair from the provincial parliament in Victoria (BC) and install it in the UBC president's office* in Vancouver.

Steve

* Or maybe it was the university board room. There was also the hoisting on an automobile to the top of the campus clock tower and the infamous "Godiva Ride" through center campus.

Racer X 69 · 10-17-2015, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Yes?

~ Yes. ~

Racer X 69 · 10-17-2015, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by THoog

And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

**clackers** · 10-17-2015, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

They were known for elaborate pranks.

Yes, I don't know whether it was an above-community-average representation of Aspergers individuals or the sheer volume of alcohol consumed, but regrettable stunts at Monash University happened too.

An Engineering Dean didn't publicise that the apple tree in one courtyard was grown from the one Isaac Newton allegedly sat under, lest it became a high profile target. (Sigh).

I'm sure all those mischief makers are now doyens of society, but they were high-maintenance back then! ☺

tim60 · 10-17-2015, 11:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I know I are an engineer, 'cause I could spell it.

I.

T.

Racer, the line is: "six munce ago I could not spell engneer and now I are one."

Jean Poitiers · 10-18-2015, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, lots of personality. I am not a "real" engineer, but when I was in graduate school at U. British Columbia the engineers (referred to as "gears") had probably the most personality of any student group on campus. They were known for elaborate pranks. One of the most benign was to steal the speaker's chair from the provincial parliament in Victoria (BC) and install it in the UBC president's office* in Vancouver.

Steve

* Or maybe it was the university board room. There was also the hoisting on an automobile to the top of the campus clock tower and the infamous "Godiva Ride" through center campus.

So, they were giving out free chocolate ?!

Bacon would have been better ...

**dadipentak** · 10-18-2015, 06:37 AM - **1 Like**

We seem to have strayed a bit OT here.
[waits for laughter to subside]
[still waiting]
So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want.

Also bacon.

normhead · 10-18-2015, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

We seem to have strayed a bit OT here.
[waits for laughter to subside]
[still waiting]
So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want.

Also bacon.

Those prices would certainly be tempting if the Canadian dollar hadn't tanked.

**savoche** · 10-18-2015, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

We seem to have strayed a bit OT here.
[waits for laughter to subside]
[still waiting]
So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want.

Also bacon.

Ah, ok. You lost me there for a second.

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10-17-2015, 09:01 AM	#20206
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by THoog (I didn't say it wouldn't be dysfunctional.) It'll follow a draft set of standards, and be misrepresented by the Marketing Department. Last edited by clackers; 10-17-2015 at 09:23 AM.

10-17-2015, 10:01 AM	#20207
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people.

10-17-2015, 12:03 PM	#20208
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by clackers It'll follow a draft set of standards, and be misrepresented by the Marketing Department. "Misrepresented" must be the understatement of the year. Originally posted by THoog And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people. Actually, I would probably find it clunky, but comprehensible. Much worse with people who are like Macs - slick, yet illogical and utterly incomprehensible

10-17-2015, 12:41 PM	#20209
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	I know I are an engineer, 'cause I could spell it. I. T.

10-17-2015, 02:54 PM	#20210
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Yes?

10-17-2015, 02:55 PM	#20211
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312

10-17-2015, 07:12 PM	#20212
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by clackers The engie students wore flannelette shirts and drank a lot, but had personality too. Yes, lots of personality. I am not a "real" engineer, but when I was in graduate school at U. British Columbia the engineers (referred to as "gears") had probably the most personality of any student group on campus. They were known for elaborate pranks. One of the most benign was to steal the speaker's chair from the provincial parliament in Victoria (BC) and install it in the UBC president's office* in Vancouver. Steve * Or maybe it was the university board room. There was also the hoisting on an automobile to the top of the campus clock tower and the infamous "Godiva Ride" through center campus.

10-17-2015, 08:05 PM	#20213
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by savoche Yes? ~ Yes. ~

10-17-2015, 08:06 PM	#20214
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by THoog And the user interface will be clunky and incomprehensible to most people. I wouldn't have it any other way.

10-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#20215
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by stevebrot They were known for elaborate pranks. Yes, I don't know whether it was an above-community-average representation of Aspergers individuals or the sheer volume of alcohol consumed, but regrettable stunts at Monash University happened too. An Engineering Dean didn't publicise that the apple tree in one courtyard was grown from the one Isaac Newton allegedly sat under, lest it became a high profile target. (Sigh). I'm sure all those mischief makers are now doyens of society, but they were high-maintenance back then! ☺

10-17-2015, 11:45 PM - 1 Like	#20216
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I know I are an engineer, 'cause I could spell it. I. T. Racer, the line is: "six munce ago I could not spell engneer and now I are one."

10-18-2015, 01:53 AM	#20217
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, lots of personality. I am not a "real" engineer, but when I was in graduate school at U. British Columbia the engineers (referred to as "gears") had probably the most personality of any student group on campus. They were known for elaborate pranks. One of the most benign was to steal the speaker's chair from the provincial parliament in Victoria (BC) and install it in the UBC president's office* in Vancouver. Steve * Or maybe it was the university board room. There was also the hoisting on an automobile to the top of the campus clock tower and the infamous "Godiva Ride" through center campus. So, they were giving out free chocolate ?! Bacon would have been better ...

10-18-2015, 06:37 AM - 1 Like	#20218
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	We seem to have strayed a bit OT here. [waits for laughter to subside] [still waiting] So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want. Also bacon.

10-18-2015, 07:58 AM	#20219
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dadipentak We seem to have strayed a bit OT here. [waits for laughter to subside] [still waiting] So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want. Also bacon. Those prices would certainly be tempting if the Canadian dollar hadn't tanked.

10-18-2015, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#20220
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by dadipentak We seem to have strayed a bit OT here. [waits for laughter to subside] [still waiting] So, I'm resisting the temptation to take advantage of the low prices and buy a 2nd k-3 because all the deals seem to include a lens I don't want. Also bacon. Ah, ok. You lost me there for a second.

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