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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #350 on: Thu, 10 August 2017, 16:43:29 »
Because I have a fetish for small, precisely organized, brightly colored objects?
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #351 on: Thu, 10 August 2017, 21:51:22 »
Because I have a fetish for small, precisely organized, brightly colored objects?

* rowdy backs away slowly
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #352 on: Tue, 05 September 2017, 06:03:29 »
Because it's a pretty good forum and forums are in my opinion a far healthier and more enjoyable alternative to social media.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #353 on: Sat, 17 March 2018, 03:03:03 »
So what I'd really like to know—and I think of this each time I see this topic—is, what's this "joining" thing the OP refers to? Do you have to actually join something here (i.e. send money, receive a special badge, whatever)? All I do is log in, read stuff, and post stuff. Am I missing out on an immense hidden members-only area for real keebheads?

Of course it may be one of those things where if you have to ask, it means no one's invited you because you're the kind of person who asks about this stuff, and who wants peeps like that hanging around? Let's face it, you can't win. Still, I'm wondering.


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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #354 on: Sat, 17 March 2018, 08:13:37 »
Yikes. Okay, I know it's not that.

You have to join with your keyboard to be a part of geekhack.  :eek:
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #355 on: Sat, 17 March 2018, 17:49:09 »
So what I'd really like to know—and I think of this each time I see this topic—is, what's this "joining" thing the OP refers to? Do you have to actually join something here (i.e. send money, receive a special badge, whatever)? All I do is log in, read stuff, and post stuff. Am I missing out on an immense hidden members-only area for real keebheads?

Of course it may be one of those things where if you have to ask, it means no one's invited you because you're the kind of person who asks about this stuff, and who wants peeps like that hanging around? Let's face it, you can't win. Still, I'm wondering.


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http://www.dictionary.com/browse/join?s=t

Definition 4?

To join - to become a member of [Geekhack], by creating an account and signing in.

In the context of the first post, this is in contradistinction to joining (becoming a member of) other online keyboard/technology-related forums.
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #356 on: Mon, 19 March 2018, 19:15:13 »
So what I'd really like to know—and I think of this each time I see this topic—is, what's this "joining" thing the OP refers to? Do you have to actually join something here (i.e. send money, receive a special badge, whatever)? All I do is log in, read stuff, and post stuff. Am I missing out on an immense hidden members-only area for real keebheads?

Of course it may be one of those things where if you have to ask, it means no one's invited you because you're the kind of person who asks about this stuff, and who wants peeps like that hanging around? Let's face it, you can't win. Still, I'm wondering.


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http://www.dictionary.com/browse/join?s=t

Definition 4?

To join - to become a member of [Geekhack], by creating an account and signing in.

In the context of the first post, this is in contradistinction to joining (becoming a member of) other online keyboard/technology-related forums.

Yeah, there's no secret club here.  :))  Join means to create an account and participate in the forum community.  :)

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #357 on: Mon, 19 March 2018, 20:49:15 »
So what I'd really like to know—and I think of this each time I see this topic—is, what's this "joining" thing the OP refers to? Do you have to actually join something here (i.e. send money, receive a special badge, whatever)? All I do is log in, read stuff, and post stuff. Am I missing out on an immense hidden members-only area for real keebheads?

Of course it may be one of those things where if you have to ask, it means no one's invited you because you're the kind of person who asks about this stuff, and who wants peeps like that hanging around? Let's face it, you can't win. Still, I'm wondering.


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Yikes. Okay, I know it's not that.


http://www.dictionary.com/browse/join?s=t

Definition 4?

To join - to become a member of [Geekhack], by creating an account and signing in.

In the context of the first post, this is in contradistinction to joining (becoming a member of) other online keyboard/technology-related forums.

Yeah, there's no secret club here.  :))  Join means to create an account and participate in the forum community.  :)

Although some people do join and lurk.

Sometimes for years!
"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #358 on: Mon, 19 March 2018, 20:50:45 »

Yeah, there's no secret club here.  :))  Join means to create an account and participate in the forum community.  :)

Participation is wonderful! Where do I join?

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #359 on: Fri, 23 March 2018, 08:45:34 »
I am in the Deskthority Club. Does this count for anything on Geekhack?
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #360 on: Fri, 23 March 2018, 08:51:43 »
I am in the Deskthority Club. Does this count for anything on Geekhack?
It's like going to a yankees game with a mets jersey on.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #361 on: Fri, 23 March 2018, 08:56:09 »
I am in the Deskthority Club. Does this count for anything on Geekhack?
It's like going to a yankees game with a mets jersey on.

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So I don't get a special badge?  :-\
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #362 on: Fri, 23 March 2018, 09:07:23 »
I am in the Deskthority Club. Does this count for anything on Geekhack?

Inquiring minds need to know, is it daytime all the time over in Deskthority land or do they have a night theme as well?

Any secret and not so secret society worth joining needs some velvety dark backdrops.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #363 on: Fri, 23 March 2018, 09:20:54 »
There's no official dark theme, but there are a few CSS modifications out there.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #364 on: Sun, 10 March 2019, 17:40:53 »
So I can give myself more reasons and excuses to drain my bank account and talk about peripherals with people who actually understand how important they are.

Also, I kinda like the vibe here the best. I post on the Reddit board sometimes, but I like the smaller community feel and atmosphere so far. I tried posting on a Discord room just about mechanical keyboards, but I prefer to talk about KBs and tech stuff on Geekhack, Reddit, and in YouTube comments really.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #365 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 17:06:56 »
I am in the Deskthority Club. Does this count for anything on Geekhack?
It's like going to a yankees game with a mets jersey on.

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So I don't get a special badge?  :-\

you only get weird looks from people wondering as to why you're a part of THOSE GUYS
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #366 on: Sun, 07 April 2019, 14:31:35 »
we're better than ripster
Ripster's still cool and all  :(

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #367 on: Fri, 09 August 2019, 13:01:54 »

Ripster's still cool and all


That should be posted in the "unpopular opinions" thread.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #368 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 04:06:30 »
For great community and huge keyboard knowledge base.

Plus you can read all the posts where tp4 warns about Cholesterol !
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #369 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 06:30:26 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #370 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 07:19:43 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

Yeah, i generally enjoy GH more than something like r/mk and it's fast-paced posts and short-term discussion. GH is a place where you can learn, contribute and educate each other while still being active on following stuff like ICs and GBs.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #371 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 07:31:17 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

+1 to this

Definitely appreciate the feel of GH more than Reddit.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #372 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 11:02:08 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

Totally agree.  Each individual community offers its own unique benefits and drawbacks, and some feel more likely to foster community than others.  The continuing discussion and lack of downvotes here appeal greatly to me.  But like many others, I started on r/mk too, and visit daily. 

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #373 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 12:12:12 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

Totally agree.  Each individual community offers its own unique benefits and drawbacks, and some feel more likely to foster community than others.  The continuing discussion and lack of downvotes here appeal greatly to me.  But like many others, I started on r/mk too, and visit daily.

Someone also summarized (quite well) the roles that GH, Reddit and discord all play as the community evolves.
I think it was in the “is GH dying” thread.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #374 on: Tue, 17 September 2019, 14:59:58 »
I came over here from r/mk. At first I just wanted to be more aware of interest checks and group buys, but I'm learning to appreciate the community over here. I like that a conversation can take place over time compared to the day long string of comments on reddit.

It has also helped me to actually try to contribute. Without the pressure of meaningless internet points I feel much more comfortable sharing.

Totally agree.  Each individual community offers its own unique benefits and drawbacks, and some feel more likely to foster community than others.  The continuing discussion and lack of downvotes here appeal greatly to me.  But like many others, I started on r/mk too, and visit daily.

Someone also summarized (quite well) the roles that GH, Reddit and discord all play as the community evolves.
I think it was in the “is GH dying” thread.

Ahh, that's right.  Seems to be a hot topic these days.  :))

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #375 on: Wed, 18 September 2019, 04:42:18 »
Personally i joined for the making stuff together, discovered Geekhack thanks to soarer's converter and stayed seeing how the community came together helping each other to make it work of as best as they could. it is inspiring.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #376 on: Wed, 18 September 2019, 09:33:19 »
Personally i joined for the making stuff together, discovered Geekhack thanks to soarer's converter and stayed seeing how the community came together helping each other to make it work of as best as they could. it is inspiring.

It's always impressive for how long people continue to discover and use old guides like that.  :)  Glad you could find it, get some use, and stick around! 

Completely agreed, by the way - Making Stuff Together has always been the best part of GH.  :thumb:

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #377 on: Wed, 18 September 2019, 13:11:40 »
It is Orange and Black. You can look back at the posts anytime you want. Always archived. Need I say more. Nostalgia!

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #378 on: Fri, 20 September 2019, 00:14:58 »

Ripster's still cool and all


That should be posted in the "unpopular opinions" thread.

+1 Fohat!

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #379 on: Tue, 31 December 2019, 09:05:30 »
I've lurked forums for years, and When Reddit killed most of them I had really had very few left to lurk.

However Geekhack was different, probably one of the friendliest forums I've been on. I'd say that people here on the average are kinder than on the /r/mechanicalkeyboards

so it's my new keyboard hangout spot.

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Offline funderburker

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #380 on: Wed, 01 January 2020, 13:13:47 »
I've lurked forums for years, and When Reddit killed most of them I had really had very few left to lurk.

However Geekhack was different, probably one of the friendliest forums I've been on. I'd say that people here on the average are kinder than on the /r/mechanicalkeyboards

so it's my new keyboard hangout spot.

Dude, that's nice to hear! I can wholeheartedly say that GH is way friendlier and more "long-term" than any community I've been a part of. So see you around, my friend!
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #381 on: Wed, 01 January 2020, 14:26:12 »
I've lurked forums for years, and When Reddit killed most of them I had really had very few left to lurk.

However Geekhack was different, probably one of the friendliest forums I've been on. I'd say that people here on the average are kinder than on the /r/mechanicalkeyboards

so it's my new keyboard hangout spot.

Dude, that's nice to hear! I can wholeheartedly say that GH is way friendlier and more "long-term" than any community I've been a part of. So see you around, my friend!

This right here, I think I can count on one hand how many times I've seen this on Reddit, I prefer my smaller old fashioned forums.  :cool:

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Offline HomestylePY

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #382 on: Fri, 01 May 2020, 08:51:52 »
i got sucked in

Offline chale_moore

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #383 on: Wed, 08 July 2020, 02:22:23 »
Why to join Geekhack - I have joined Geekhack to increase my knowledge more, to read the latest new good suggestions of people, tips and tricks, and to get reviews related to keyboard related companies.

Offline Gower

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #384 on: Sun, 02 August 2020, 03:20:12 »
there is no karma system. so much better like this.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #385 on: Sun, 02 August 2020, 04:13:29 »
there is no karma system. so much better like this.

BUT HOW WILL I EVER KNOW IF WHAT I’M SAYING HAS VALUE WITHOUT INTERNET POINTS

Oh wait.. people will just tell me? Okay, that’s okay then.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #386 on: Mon, 03 August 2020, 11:58:30 »
there is no karma system. so much better like this.

BUT HOW WILL I EVER KNOW IF WHAT I’M SAYING HAS VALUE WITHOUT INTERNET POINTS

Oh wait.. people will just tell me? Okay, that’s okay then.

The only real measurement to know if you're on the right track is when you get a reply with the word "nice" and nothing else. Then you've accomplished something. :thumb:
« Last Edit: Fri, 07 August 2020, 15:13:42 by funderburker »
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #387 on: Tue, 11 August 2020, 00:40:52 »
I said something before but I don't remember what I said.
 :eek:

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #388 on: Mon, 05 October 2020, 01:29:03 »

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #389 on: Mon, 05 October 2020, 02:29:15 »
No cool Icons in your signature on /r/mk :)
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Offline ne0nboy

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #390 on: Fri, 09 October 2020, 22:39:59 »
I've been meaning to join for ages, usually just lurk reddit.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #391 on: Thu, 29 October 2020, 10:28:22 »
Having been here for a bit now i think a good answer would simply be Tp4 :) never on topic but always the best
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Offline BritishBulldog

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #392 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 11:05:58 »
I discovered the world of artisan keycaps and started looking for information on how to make them, what equipment is needed, where and how to sell them. And some article on the Internet contained a link to geekhack. Here I found the answers to many of my questions

Offline jennyluce

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #393 on: Mon, 10 January 2022, 05:50:06 »
I personally think this the best place to talk about the keyboard. for keyboards lover

Offline Username

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #394 on: Tue, 01 February 2022, 13:28:11 »
Because I want to spend $250 on a single keycap.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36546.0

I joined about 10 years ago and this is the post I remember best. I don't know if this is well known here, but if I recall correctly, people thought the red Cherry doubleshot escape key was super rare and were willing to spend a boatload of money on them. Then elitekeyboards found a bunch of them and sold them for like $5 on their site. It was kinda hilarious.

Offline CaesarAZealad

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #395 on: Sun, 13 March 2022, 16:37:39 »
This or DT, anything is better than reddit :P
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Offline upscalevalley

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #396 on: Mon, 29 August 2022, 03:23:31 »
The forum is quite helping. You post stuff that's irritating you and you get answers immediately.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #397 on: Sat, 19 November 2022, 11:17:06 »
For a person who starts from scratch and begins to venture into this world is difficult, this forum is not easy. Maybe you need to already have some basis. But this is just my opinion, I don't want to criticize anyone. Indeed, there are real masters who can teach you the art.
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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #398 on: Sat, 19 November 2022, 11:26:28 »

there are real masters who can teach you the art.


Watching videos by Chyros would be a good start.

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Re: 'Why should I join Geekhack?'
« Reply #399 on: Mon, 21 November 2022, 14:50:28 »
thank you very much  fohat.digs