Dad Gets Revenge On FaceBook

[waterotter]

LOL Kim, just trying to inject a bit of humor here - it's not that hard when Paul get's involved - as he always know the right thing to say!

[Daniel Evans]

Originally Posted by KimW

No Daniel,
You kept insisting I was quoting you and I kept explaining I had not. Even though some here would like to say I can't prove what I say,I went and proved that I was not quoting you,just as I had told you I wasn't.

Originally Posted by Daniel Evans

To justify making an initial move which ended up with him in the limelight of the media?

You took my statement completely out of context and I'm going to go on (with friendly implication I assure you) to explain exactly why - hopefully as a finisher on my part.


** The quote of mine (above) was not suggesting that getting in the mass media was his intention. I simply stated that he perhaps needed to formulate an initial excuse to justify being in a situation where he did not want to be.

** His excuse which I proposed was him claiming that he was uploading a picture of his dog rather than admit openly to everyone that he had infact been raking through his daughters FB account within the situation he did not wish to be.


This is why the proper term "ended up" (my exact words) were relevant to the context rather than wanting to "grab" media attention which is a suggestion you were pushing through only your misunderstanding and in turn, making my claim into something else entirely.

Your version suggests me to be saying he's lying for the purpose of getting himself into the media, when I'm merely stating that he might be formulating excuses to not have to admit to invading his daughters privacy after he inadvertently finds himself in the media.



What concluded was you only assuming my implication which, as you can now see, was clearly wrong.

No intention to break the calm status quo but I don't leave threads hanging.


Daniel

[Paul Myers]

Jody,

LOL Kim, just trying to inject a bit of humor here - it's not that hard when Paul get's involved

Ummm... Thanks. I think. Unless that's another "He's got a face for radio" joke.

- as he always know the right thing to say!

Sadly, that hasn't been true since I was 17.


Paul

[KimW]

Daniel,
Thanks for the clarification.
As far as me misunderstanding you or you misunderstanding me,it doesn't matter. As I have mentioned already to several people, I am done with this thread.
Have a great night.
Kim

[MissTerraK]

Pssst...

Is it safe to enter the waters yet?

Wait...bad choice of words! I don't wanna get p*ssed on or p*ssed off!

You know I luv ya, Kim!

Terra

[waterotter]

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Jody,Ummm... Thanks. I think. Unless that's another "He's got a face for radio" joke.Sadly, that hasn't been true since I was 17.


Paul

Now Paul, you're starting to misinterpret what I said.....lol.....j/k. It was meant as a compliment.

Now, just don't go p*ssing me off, or I just may have to retract that statement!!

[Paul Myers]

Jody,

Now Paul, you're starting to misinterpret what I said.....

Umm... Is this the wrong room for that? I thought this was "Getting hit on the head lessons."

Dammit! I knew I should have bought the map!


Paul

[garyv]

Originally Posted by Daniel Evans

** His excuse which I proposed was him claiming that he was uploading a picture of his dog rather than admit openly to everyone that he had infact been raking through his daughters FB account within the situation he did not wish to be.

If he was snooping on his daughter's computer, I don't think he'd be the type that would shy away from telling everyone.

As a busy-body father myself, I have no qualms in telling you that I know every bit and byte that leaves my home network. I'm not going to be one of these imbecile parents on the news who's famous last words are always "I had no idea". I'm going know what my kids are doing, and it's my right (and actually responsibility) to do so. I may be labeled over-bearing for doing that, but I can live with that.

[Kurt]

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Jody,Ummm... Thanks. I think. Unless that's another "He's got a face for radio" joke.Sadly, that hasn't been true since I was 17.


Paul

Not to mention...The perfect voice for print.

[Daniel Evans]

Originally Posted by Daniel Evans

** His excuse which I proposed was him claiming that he was uploading a picture of his dog rather than admit openly to everyone that he had infact been raking through his daughters FB account within the situation he did not wish to be.

Originally Posted by garyv

If he was snooping on his daughter's computer, I don't think he'd be the type that would shy away from telling everyone.

I mentioned nothing of his daughters computer.

Are you assuming he doesn't have one?

Scrap that question.....

[stevet563]

I think what you did was what might make her think twice about doing that again.

Way to go!

[MissTerraK]

I wouldn't label that overbearing at all, Gary.

I would label that as responsible and caring.

And as a matter of fact, I think the world would be a far better place if we had more fathers like you and Kim and Mike and Thom, etc., and the famous/infamous dad in the video.

Far too many parents complain their children are out of control and they wonder why!

Terra

[Paul Myers]

Kurt,

Not to mention...The perfect voice for print.

Have I told you today, sir? Have I?

Consider yourself told.

Also... I really do have a voice for radio. At least after my morning coffee. Before that, I have a voice for Star Wars commercials. (Vader, not Jar-Jar)


Paul

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Steve,

If I am on my Kindle Fire most of my waking hours, the battery lasts for just over a day and a half.

That only happened the first couple of days I got it, by the way, lol!

However, I find I need to charge the battery approximately every four or five days and the recharge time is only a few hours too.

The battery life is pretty good, in my opinion. I'm happy with it anyway.

Terra

i thought it was only rated for 8 hours. Of course, that should be with 100% duty cycle. If you do things like have lunch, etc... it may throttle down. ALSO, if you use WIFI, the time is shorter. But I think the kindle is supposed to up to like 15 days, because IT only uses power to DRAW the screen. OTHERS, like the kindle fire, use power for EVERYTHING, including like 50+ screen refreshes per second!

The three reasons I think the large kindle is best for older women are:

1. More screen real estate, so things are larger.
2. Simpler.
3. The battery lasts longer.

I have to say, the kindle fire is CUTE! If it were more powerful and adaptable, I would have bought one last week. But you DO have to think about other things when dealing with people over say 60.

Steve

[MissTerraK]

Originally Posted by seasoned

i thought it was only rated for 8 hours. Of course, that should be with 100% duty cycle. If you do things like have lunch, etc... it may throttle down. ALSO, if you use WIFI, the time is shorter. But I think the kindle is supposed to up to like 15 days, because IT only uses power to DRAW the screen. OTHERS, like the kindle fire, use power for EVERYTHING, including like 50+ screen refreshes per second!

The three reasons I think the large kindle is best for older women are:

1. More screen real estate, so things are larger.
2. Simpler.
3. The battery lasts longer.

I have to say, the kindle fire is CUTE! If it were more powerful and adaptable, I would have bought one last week. But you DO have to think about other things when dealing with people over say 60.

Steve

It could be rated for only 8 hours, I never did check into that, but I wasn't on the net the whole time I was on it those first few days. It does power down if it is idle for a bit or you can tap the power down button to activate a sort of sleep mode. Press it longer and it will ask you if you want to shut it down.

I would also advise a larger screen for older people for certain web activities, as it does make some sites with a lot of info difficult to read with small print. Haha! Listen to me who's knocking on 50's door.

It does also have settings to increase print size, but I haven't fiddled with that yet.

Terra

[waterotter]

[QUOTE
Far too many parents complain their children are out of control and they wonder why!

Yeah, and this doesn't even begin to address the dead-beat Dads that don't take any responsibility in raising their children.

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Kim,The 3G I was referring to is built into some models of Kindle.Ask her what she wants to learn.

Yeah, ALSO, 3G is sales slang for EVDO. EVDO uses the cellular network almost like WIFI, except wifi is limited to about 1000feet or so, and every CELL(if you want to call it that) may be owned and controlled by ANYONE, and they may not even exist! So stray about 1000feet, and all bets may be OFF! EVDO is limited to about 2 miles, cells are strategically placed to try to avoid gaps, and contracts usually allow them to be shared. So you COULD start a load at home, drive to the airport MILES away, and it could load the whole way as if it were never moved. Wifi just doesn't allow that.

EVDO would EASILY have killed the hotspot business if it weren't generally so expensive. As I understand it, Most ipads, kindles, and nooks, actually have a perpetual agreement so a carrier provides that service for FREE! I have a nook, and it IS nice being able to sit down almost anywhere, order a book, and read it. I CAN do that with my laptops, but pay about $50/month for the privilege!

If she wants to learn about the Net, it will have to be a Fire or an Android tablet of some kind. Honestly, though, if that's her goal, you can get a decent laptop for her pretty cheaply.

Yeah, the eee line has laptops that are better in almost every way, as far as flexibility, than most tablets, and they start at a price not much higher than about the cheapest decent tablet. Of course tablets are often more durable, have touchscreens, and are a bit smaller.

A tablet may not be the right answer to this question. Especially if she has kids, grandkids, or friends she'd like to stay in touch with.

Good point.

Steve

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

It does also have settings to increase print size, but I haven't fiddled with that yet.

Yeah, my EEE does ALSO, but larger print means less text, and that means MORE SCROLLING! You really want to avoid that.

Steve

[waterotter]

Originally Posted by seasoned

i thought it was only rated for 8 hours. Of course, that should be with 100% duty cycle. If you do things like have lunch, etc... it may throttle down. ALSO, if you use WIFI, the time is shorter. But I think the kindle is supposed to up to like 15 days, because IT only uses power to DRAW the screen. OTHERS, like the kindle fire, use power for EVERYTHING, including like 50+ screen refreshes per second!

The three reasons I think the large kindle is best for older women are:

1. More screen real estate, so things are larger.
2. Simpler.
3. The battery lasts longer.

I have to say, the kindle fire is CUTE! If it were more powerful and adaptable, I would have bought one last week. But you DO have to think about other things when dealing with people over say 60.

Steve

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

It could be rated for only 8 hours, I never did check into that, but I wasn't on the net the whole time I was on it those first few days. It does power down if it is idle for a bit or you can tap the power down button to activate a sort of sleep mode. Press it longer and it will ask you if you want to shut it down.

I would also advise a larger screen for older people for certain web activities, as it does make some sites with a lot of info difficult to read with small print. Haha! Listen to me who's knocking on 50's door.

It does also have settings to increase print size, but I haven't fiddled with that yet.

Terra

Until they come out with a water/alcohol proof model, I'm not buying. Poor ole computer takes enough abuse.

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by garyv

If he was snooping on his daughter's computer, I don't think he'd be the type that would shy away from telling everyone.

As a busy-body father myself, I have no qualms in telling you that I know every bit and byte that leaves my home network. I'm not going to be one of these imbecile parents on the news who's famous last words are always "I had no idea". I'm going know what my kids are doing, and it's my right (and actually responsibility) to do so. I may be labeled over-bearing for doing that, but I can live with that.

One NASTY thing is that there are a lot of perverts that like triking young girls, or even young boys into basically allowing themselves to be kidnapped. some people spend all day pretending to be young girls to trap them before they approach REAL little girls.

With that, I think *I* would be a bit paranoid and over protective.

Steve

[Paul Myers]

Steve,

The iPad doesn't have any free cellular connectivity. The $25, 2G/Mo plan is decent, and, if you go with AT&T, will give you excellent coverage.


Paul

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Steve,

The iPad doesn't have any free cellular connectivity. The $25, 2G/Mo plan is decent, and, if you go with AT&T, will give you excellent coverage.


Paul

WOW! I thought they did! The NOOK is FREE! Of course, the browser on the nook, that I have anyway(I got the first generation one, with a regular B/W e-ink, as I recall, and a little color touch sensitive screen), is experimental, so most access is to BUY. But some things are even FREE!

Steve

[Paul Myers]

Steve,

The applications people use the Fire or iPad for are much more data-heavy than the e-ink Kindles or the Nook.

Compare a book at (typically) 500-900KB, which you can charge $6-$20 for, to a hi-def movie downloaded from some external source. The cost model for the first makes sense with a "free" 3G connection. The second... Not so much.


Paul

[seasoned]

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Steve,

The applications people use the Fire or iPad for are much more data-heavy than the e-ink Kindles or the Nook.

Compare a book at (typically) 500-900KB, which you can charge $6-$20 for, to a hi-def movie downloaded from some external source. The cost model for the first makes sense with a "free" 3G connection. The second... Not so much.


Paul

Yeah, I mentioned that myself a few times.