Author Topic: Tell us about yourself. Why do you post on geekhack? (Read 19690 times)

n0rdlad · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 13:46:23 »

Quote from: Thimplum on Tue, 19 November 2013, 20:47:09

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 19 November 2013, 20:44:48
Quote from: Thimplum on Tue, 19 November 2013, 20:43:59
Because it annoys people.

Where have you been? Jail? Prison? Jury duty?

School. And watching MLP. And I thought that the community was better off without me.

What is this MLP you speak of.. Could it be the infinitely haunting 'My Little Pony'

frvrngn · « **Reply #101 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 14:35:49 »

Joined for keyboards and also trackballs years ago. Work from home so get bored from time to time and need a break so come here to read up and do a little post now and then.

swill · « **Reply #102 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 16:27:37 »

When I started looking into buying a mech about a year or so ago, I did a LOT of research. I ended up spending most of my time researching here on GH and I was really impressed with how helpful everyone was. After I bought my keyboard, I kinda forgot about you all.

But then I started looking for another keyboard and realized I missed you all.

I have been much more active in the past 4-5 months and I am really enjoying everyone on here. I love all the ideas and the willingness to experiment. I love trying things and thinking outside the box to solve problems. This community really fosters that sort of contribution, so I have felt very at home here.

Now I am jumping head first into the modding and building game. I have hundreds of switches headed my way as well as a couple pcbs, plates and I got a HID for my Filco. I am all setup with soldering station and such as well, so I can't wait for everything to arrive so I can start putting some of this stuff together.

I have an idea for a super minimal case which "should" have a lot of really attractive features (as well as being low cost), so I am really excited to get my PCBs to start doing some testing. Be on the lookout for this...

I have been involved with many communities in the past and I have never felt as welcome and appreciated as I do here. Love you guys...

Fire Brand · « **Reply #103 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 16:50:57 »

I first posted because I had seen one of those awesome, Nyan cat backspaces and wished to get one, after stalking around a bit, I ended up finding out where they came from, and a little camping the threads until I heard there where more inbound I got one

(Its so awesome)

I ened up staying because I think most of the people on here are pretty nice people, spam even said hello to me first o: But I think I will stay because well there is always a bit of drama and something new and interesting going on, plus geekhack sort of fills in for my, "I should be working but Im finding ways not to do said work" but hopefully I stay for a while and have some good laughs and talks with all the lovely people

ynrozturk · « **Reply #104 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 16:53:07 »

I just joined because I like keyboards, and because this place has a wealth of information. A lot of the people are friendly and helpful, and all around good guys. And lets face it, most of us are guys.

If any of my tips/suggestions help new members, then that's good enough for me.

do_Og@n · « **Reply #105 on:** Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:14:04 »

Some cliche/saying from somewhere, "You become who you surround yourself with."

I may not hang out with any of you in person but by reading and interacting with you online I have learned A LOT and grown as a person.

yasuo · « **Reply #106 on:** Sun, 08 December 2013, 10:26:43 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 06:56:18

Yeah I say anything keyboard related or anytime I get something in the mail my daughter is like , 'Dad enough about keyboards, your a geek'

here, I just know spamray have become parents, I think he was young like most members of GH,

)
although ava always image an old man

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #107 on:** Sun, 08 December 2013, 10:28:35 »

Quote from: yasuo on Sun, 08 December 2013, 10:26:43

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 06:56:18
Yeah I say anything keyboard related or anytime I get something in the mail my daughter is like , 'Dad enough about keyboards, your a geek'
here, I just know spamray have become parents, I think he was young like most members of GH, )
although ava always image an old man

I am an old man

paicrai · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 08 December 2013, 10:37:46 »

lord sheogorath demands it
or there will be no cheese

taylordcraig · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 09 December 2013, 14:22:53 »

Quote from: swill on Mon, 02 December 2013, 16:27:37

When I started looking into buying a mech about a year or so ago, I did a LOT of research. I ended up spending most of my time researching here on GH and I was really impressed with how helpful everyone was. After I bought my keyboard, I kinda forgot about you all. But then I started looking for another keyboard and realized I missed you all.

I have been much more active in the past 4-5 months and I am really enjoying everyone on here. I love all the ideas and the willingness to experiment. I love trying things and thinking outside the box to solve problems. This community really fosters that sort of contribution, so I have felt very at home here.

Now I am jumping head first into the modding and building game. I have hundreds of switches headed my way as well as a couple pcbs, plates and I got a HID for my Filco. I am all setup with soldering station and such as well, so I can't wait for everything to arrive so I can start putting some of this stuff together.

I have an idea for a super minimal case which "should" have a lot of really attractive features (as well as being low cost), so I am really excited to get my PCBs to start doing some testing. Be on the lookout for this...

I have been involved with many communities in the past and I have never felt as welcome and appreciated as I do here. Love you guys...

Love me some minimal case. I'll be on the watch.

swill · « **Reply #110 on:** Mon, 09 December 2013, 14:41:14 »

Quote from: taylordcraig on Mon, 09 December 2013, 14:22:53

Quote from: swill on Mon, 02 December 2013, 16:27:37
When I started looking into buying a mech about a year or so ago, I did a LOT of research. I ended up spending most of my time researching here on GH and I was really impressed with how helpful everyone was. After I bought my keyboard, I kinda forgot about you all. But then I started looking for another keyboard and realized I missed you all.

I have been much more active in the past 4-5 months and I am really enjoying everyone on here. I love all the ideas and the willingness to experiment. I love trying things and thinking outside the box to solve problems. This community really fosters that sort of contribution, so I have felt very at home here.

Now I am jumping head first into the modding and building game. I have hundreds of switches headed my way as well as a couple pcbs, plates and I got a HID for my Filco. I am all setup with soldering station and such as well, so I can't wait for everything to arrive so I can start putting some of this stuff together.

I have an idea for a super minimal case which "should" have a lot of really attractive features (as well as being low cost), so I am really excited to get my PCBs to start doing some testing. Be on the lookout for this...

I have been involved with many communities in the past and I have never felt as welcome and appreciated as I do here. Love you guys...

Love me some minimal case. I'll be on the watch.

Here is the initial discussion regarding my case design: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51872.0

Please let me know if you have questions, ideas, concerns...

tormentor · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 09 December 2013, 18:15:04 »

Hopefully make some friends. Buy some geeky stuff on the way.

n0rdlad · « **Reply #112 on:** Wed, 11 December 2013, 18:40:42 »

Came for the keyboards.. Stayed for the digital geek brotherhood

noisyturtle · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:28:59 »

I do it fo the *****es

Sifo · « **Reply #114 on:** Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:29:37 »

I don't even know why I keep coming back ...

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:49:01 »

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:29:37

I don't even know why I keep coming back ...

keychains??

rowdy · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 11 December 2013, 20:57:47 »

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:29:37

I don't even know why I keep coming back ...

Checking your soul is safe?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #117 on:** Sun, 15 December 2013, 10:10:02 »

Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 11 December 2013, 20:57:47

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 11 December 2013, 19:29:37
I don't even know why I keep coming back ...

Checking your soul is safe?

No ones soul is safe around here!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #118 on:** Mon, 20 January 2014, 07:45:37 »

I'm still searching for my answer to this....it keeps changing

yasuo · « **Reply #119 on:** Mon, 20 January 2014, 07:51:09 »

Inconsistent

i believe,sure don't have friends on real life

afton · « **Reply #120 on:** Mon, 20 January 2014, 08:27:44 »

becos I lurve mech kb, and I got no one to talk to about it IRL

paicrai · « **Reply #121 on:** Mon, 20 January 2014, 13:47:47 »

I post here because there are a bunch of hip penguins here

'sup

demik · « **Reply #122 on:** Mon, 20 January 2014, 22:28:32 »

Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 20 January 2014, 13:47:47

I post here because there are a bunch of hip penguins here

'sup

http://www.clubpenguin.com/

noisyturtle · « **Reply #123 on:** Thu, 23 January 2014, 11:10:44 »

Quote from: demik on Mon, 20 January 2014, 22:28:32

Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 20 January 2014, 13:47:47
I post here because there are a bunch of hip penguins here

'sup

http://www.clubpenguin.com/

Banned:

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #124 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 08:05:23 »

Quote from: afton on Mon, 20 January 2014, 08:27:44

becos I lurve mech kb, and I got no one to talk to about it IRL

I actually had someone make the mistake of asking about my keyboard the other day. Pretty sure he was weirded out by the end of the conversation.

atlas3686 · « **Reply #125 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:22:42 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 31 January 2014, 08:05:23

Quote from: afton on Mon, 20 January 2014, 08:27:44
becos I lurve mech kb, and I got no one to talk to about it IRL

I actually had someone make the mistake of asking about my keyboard the other day. Pretty sure he was weirded out by the end of the conversation.

Haha I noticed recently that I have become that guy as well, someone asks me something innocuous about my board and I will launch into a 20min "discussion" about keyboards.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #126 on:** Sat, 03 May 2014, 01:34:17 »

I post pics of keyboard pr0n because I want to see others post pics of more and better keyboard pr0n.

Please post more. So much tastey lately. Good for yum yums. Good for circle jerk. Good for community. More pls.

did i make it weird?

James35 · « **Reply #127 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 05:56:25 »

I joined because my right shoulder was getting a bit messed up from reaching the mouse. So I wanted a TKL keyboard. Now, I'm addicted.

sth · « **Reply #128 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:03:07 »

i'm being paid 7c per post by mkawa

rowdy · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:10:48 »

Quote from: sth on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:03:07

i'm being paid 7c per post by mkawa

Can I get in on that? I might be able to afford another keycap set, or maybe even a CC

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #130 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:18:30 »

Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:10:48

Quote from: sth on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:03:07
i'm being paid 7c per post by mkawa

Can I get in on that? I might be able to afford another keycap set, or maybe even a CC

I tried offering my signature as advertising space but that idea got nuked.

Tarzan · « **Reply #131 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:22:58 »

Quote from: sth on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:03:07

i'm being paid 7c per post by mkawa

I've opted for the discount on future tool buys.

sth · « **Reply #132 on:** Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:24:47 »

also geekhack is a great blog platform.

rowdy · « **Reply #133 on:** Sat, 10 May 2014, 01:41:17 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:18:30

Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:10:48
Quote from: sth on Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:03:07
i'm being paid 7c per post by mkawa

Can I get in on that? I might be able to afford another keycap set, or maybe even a CC

I tried offering my signature as advertising space but that idea got nuked.

I used my signature as advertising space for Granite GB. Many people clicked the link (according to matt3o's counter). We reached 367 sets, some of which I like to think are the result of people finding the GB via my sig. From that, we reached a relatively low price tier.

So from all that, I like to think that I saved money by using my sig

bexleycorona · « **Reply #134 on:** Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56 »

I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

foxer · « **Reply #135 on:** Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19 »

Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56

I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.

atlas3686 · « **Reply #136 on:** Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13 »

Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19

Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.

+1

bexleycorona · « **Reply #137 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35 »

Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13

Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #138 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:57:44 »

I had to find another hobby to waste money on... Found the most pointless one EVER and some fellow weirdos!

sth · « **Reply #139 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:22:39 »

Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35

Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13
Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

best layout
cup rubber
so cute
professional

atlas3686 · « **Reply #140 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:25:07 »

Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35

Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13
Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

It's just sounds kinda steep but compared to the cost of 2 or 3 keyboards +shipping between now and when you realise that it's the HHKB you really want, it's actually quite cost effective. At least that is what I told myself

If you're not a fan of small boards or the slightly different layout then a 55g Realforce is my alternate suggestion.

paicrai · « **Reply #141 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:29:59 »

Quote from: sth on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:22:39

Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35
Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13
Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

best layout
cup rubber
so cute
professional

Sold.

feizor · « **Reply #142 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:38:48 »

Quote from: atlas3686 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:25:07

Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35
Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13
Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

It's just sounds kinda steep but compared to the cost of 2 or 3 keyboards +shipping between now and when you realise that it's the HHKB you really want, it's actually quite cost effective. At least that is what I told myself
If you're not a fan of small boards or the slightly different layout then a 55g Realforce is my alternate suggestion.

Agree. By the time you buy a poker, add a case and a set of keycaps, you have already exceeded the cost of a hhkb.

I think this discussion has already happened elsewhere recently.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #143 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 12:54:53 »

Quote from: feizor on Mon, 12 May 2014, 04:38:48

Quote from: atlas3686 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 01:25:07
Quote from: bexleycorona on Mon, 12 May 2014, 00:24:35
Quote from: atlas3686 on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:46:13
Quote from: foxer on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:26:19
Quote from: bexleycorona on Sat, 10 May 2014, 03:10:56
I really like this place since everyone is so nice and shares information about something I'm interested in learning about.

Which keyboard should I get next?

HHKB.
+1

What did my wallet every do to you guys.

$200+ is kinda steep.

It's just sounds kinda steep but compared to the cost of 2 or 3 keyboards +shipping between now and when you realise that it's the HHKB you really want, it's actually quite cost effective. At least that is what I told myself
If you're not a fan of small boards or the slightly different layout then a 55g Realforce is my alternate suggestion.

Agree. By the time you buy a poker, add a case and a set of keycaps, you have already exceeded the cost of a hhkb.

I think this discussion has already happened elsewhere recently.

I post on Geekhack because I use Windows.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #144 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:18:10 »

And the award for most dedicated troll account goes to...

microsoft windows · « **Reply #145 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:25:33 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 12 May 2014, 13:18:10

And the award for most dedicated troll account goes to...

George Bush.

physicsmajor · « **Reply #146 on:** Fri, 16 May 2014, 19:48:21 »

Good keyboard talk and relevant DIY advice.

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Author Topic: Tell us about yourself. Why do you post on geekhack? (Read 19690 times)