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by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:45 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Reagan on the $10 bill?!
Replies: 28
Views: 2649

While I respect Ronald Reagan and admire his presidency, I don't think that we should go changing money that has kept the same personage for over seventy years. I would tend to agree with Top Gun, unless a sensible arguement were presented to the contrary. Things like that are a part of America's p...
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 08, 2004 7:02 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: BuyMusic @ Buy.com
Replies: 10
Views: 975

No, the biggest thing they have against them, at least from my vantage-point, is a lack of selection. I'm happy to pay for every song I download, but these guys don't have half the songs I'm looking for.. maybe my tastes aren't main-stream enough. If they had some resources dedicated to acquiring re...
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: BuyMusic @ Buy.com
Replies: 10
Views: 975

They are Windows Media Audio (.wma) files (it might be an mp4 encoding, I forget), but it is a protected format. I usually convert the songs to mp3 or wav for my own use.
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon Jun 07, 2004 5:48 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: BuyMusic @ Buy.com
Replies: 10
Views: 975

Well, I was able to download the music just now.. wierd (the "purchase" took place on Friday). Makes me glad I didn't give in to the temptation to send an unpleasant response. Looks like I will continue to use Buy.com with iTunes to get music. :) I will, however, try at all costs to avoid ...
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon Jun 07, 2004 1:42 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: BuyMusic @ Buy.com
Replies: 10
Views: 975

I believe my router has some sort of firewall built in, yeah.
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:22 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: BuyMusic @ Buy.com
Replies: 10
Views: 975

BuyMusic @ Buy.com

I tried to purchase 2 songs the other day at Buy.com, but when I went to download them, it gave me a special download program instead of the song itself (the way it worked under BuyMusic.com). The download program has not worked, but keeps giving me a "try again later" message, so I contac...
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 9:44 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Swear Filter complaint
Replies: 27
Views: 3876

I think this is a case of the pot accusing similar cookware of not reflecting any wavelength of visible light. You, AceComeback, have no place to talk. ;)
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: SSI for Apache 2
Replies: 11
Views: 906

Not unless I'd want .shtml files to go through the PHP processor, DCrazy. I guess I'd still like to get SSI working: even though I'll be using PHP in it's place, I would still like to have the functionality available. Also, if it's going to be disabled, I want it to be disabled because I disabled it...
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: SSI for Apache 2
Replies: 11
Views: 906

Yeah there is no sense in running every page through mod_include just to have it go through the PHP parser. Use either require() or include(), depending on whether you need the page to exist or not. Right And in any event wouldn't you need to use "AddType application/x-httpd-php .shtml" i...
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:57 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: SSI for Apache 2
Replies: 11
Views: 906

I stand corrected. ;) Now that you mention it, I guess I've seen those functions (require(), and include()) before, it just never clicked. Those seem every bit as convenient (and probably better for performance). AddType text/html .shtml .php AddOutputFilter INCLUDES .shtml .php I had actually tried...
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:17 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: SSI for Apache 2
Replies: 11
Views: 906

On the contrary, I can use SSI to import a widely used custom PHP function into several pages from a single easily changeable source. SSI can be a lot more convenient, also. You assume correctly, Krom, and I believe I've followed all of their directions. The log (nothing): [Fri Jun 04 14:04:31 2004]...
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri Jun 04, 2004 6:27 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: SSI for Apache 2
Replies: 11
Views: 906

SSI for Apache 2

I wonder if someone could help me out here, please: I haven't been able to get SSI to work at all on my Apache 2 server. The server is running on Windows 2000 Pro. Here are the pertinent lines from the configuration file: LoadModule include_module modules/mod_include.so ... Options FollowSymLinks +I...
by Sergeant Thorne
Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:52 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Swear Filter complaint
Replies: 27
Views: 3876

Topher wrote:German has swear words?! :shock:
I learned a couple of them when I beat Benmaxx in a German server. ;P
by Sergeant Thorne
Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:32 am
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Swear Filter complaint
Replies: 27
Views: 3876

With respect to having the right number of asterisks... if you want people to be able to guess what swear word you had there, self-censor it. Thanks, Lothar, I can't believe I didn't think of that. I had thought of trying to go around the filter, but I dismissed that idea. I believe we should be wo...
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 4:49 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Parenting under the eye of Big Brother
Replies: 40
Views: 3033

but if he does it every day no matter what you say maybe you should try a swift kick to the ***. Actually, I believe it is better for a disciplinary beating to be more formal. It's what's in the parent's heart that matters, but I would tend to view smacks/slaps or kicks as abusive, if only because ...
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 1:42 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: my gripes with feminism
Replies: 51
Views: 4838

HAHAHA!
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:47 am
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Swear Filter complaint
Replies: 27
Views: 3876

Oh c'mon, Xciter, answer MY post! :P I like the fact that there's a filter. All I'm asking is 8 stars for an 8 character word, so that older users will be able to guess at what I'm saying. Please? :) I'd be willing to do some coding for it (though I doubt that's necessary).
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:08 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Caption This Pic #2
Replies: 32
Views: 2379

"The young Master Windu up to bat."
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Judge: Bush Abortion Ban Unconstitutional
Replies: 35
Views: 2709

It is indeed a very complicated problem though I imagine that those set in their ways from either side may not really view it as such. However, I don't see it as a black and white issue as I once used to. I believe that it only gets complicated as you move down from the simple, black and white, bas...
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:11 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Caption This Pic #2
Replies: 32
Views: 2379

"Swing, Luke!"
"Use the force, Luke!"
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:27 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Swear Filter complaint
Replies: 27
Views: 3876

Swear Filter complaint

I can live with my rare use of strong language being edited out, but I don't like the fact that my b-u-l-l-s-h-i-t in the E&C forum (Judge: Bush Abortion Ban Unconstitutional) was turned into a 4-letter word. Could this be changed? Thanks.
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:13 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Judge: Bush Abortion Ban Unconstitutional
Replies: 35
Views: 2709

"When John Kerry is president he will appoint judges that are committed to upholding the Constitution, not pursuing an ideological agenda." (My post has nothing to do with John Kerry, that's just part of the quote) This woman and these people most definately have an agenda, though they tr...
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:13 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Parenting under the eye of Big Brother
Replies: 40
Views: 3033

I totally agree with you. A lot of people have really lost touch with reality, it seems. ... To me, at six years old, saying the types of things he said to me were unfathomable. I NEVER would have said anything like that to someone, especially not someone who could easily be my own parent age wise w...
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 1:04 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: am i a righty or a lefty?
Replies: 54
Views: 5304

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need is a fundamentally good idea." - Translation: "Are you a proponent of communism?!" I know that this isn't meant to be totally exact, but trying to ascertain someone's political stances using questions like these, ...
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:10 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I'm quittin
Replies: 9
Views: 918

What if we make a level with a doghouse for you to sit on top of? ;) ggs, snoopy.
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:58 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: am i a righty or a lefty?
Replies: 54
Views: 5304

You're a Democrat waiting to happen. ;)
kurupt wrote:lefty or righty? repub or dem? liberal or conservative?
You forgot, "good or evil?". ;)
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon May 31, 2004 10:40 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Crotch Rocket From hell
Replies: 14
Views: 1172

Is it powered by natural gas? ;)
by Sergeant Thorne
Sun May 30, 2004 3:24 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Server Check For All 3 Trackers
Replies: 21
Views: 4951

Suncho wrote:Sergeant Thorne, I think you misunderstood my list. Descent.cx only was for servers that were *NOT* visible on the other 2 trackers.
My mistake. I apologize.
by Sergeant Thorne
Sat May 29, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Server Check For All 3 Trackers
Replies: 21
Views: 4951

I'm aware of that, Checkor, but even before the update it came up with a lot more than what's on Suncho's list. (I made a point of checking it when Suncho first posted about it, and I've also been using it since PXO went down)
by Sergeant Thorne
Sat May 29, 2004 4:11 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Server Check For All 3 Trackers
Replies: 21
Views: 4951

I think you may be using the D3.Descent.cx site incorrectly, Suncho--here's the list I got: Descent.cx only: Shadow Lan #4 Shadow Lan #3 [TA]Server Public ! Shaker lounge ! [RIP] SERVER #13 [TA]Server Von Clan - Halcyon Shadow Lan #2 DF.NET - TseTseFly 2 Polaris.Descent.cx Descentforum.NET 2 Descent...
by Sergeant Thorne
Sat May 29, 2004 10:40 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Thief: Deadly Shadows (read: Thief 3) is out, with demo
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Ok, the FilePlanet Demo seems to be corrupted (at least the free East Coast server). I have downloaded it twice and gotten the same error during install (about some file being corrupted). Off to one of these other sites...
by Sergeant Thorne
Sat May 29, 2004 10:21 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: The Death of Descent III, Multiplayer.
Replies: 129
Views: 13382

I've always liked PXO (rankings are fun! :D). I am a little more optomistic about PXO coming back up, but I feel you, Bold Deceiver.
If you want to do something really productive, Suncho, why don't you work on getting PXO to be Gamespy/Kali/etc compatible, that would be the best way to go, I think.
by Sergeant Thorne
Fri May 28, 2004 9:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Thief: Deadly Shadows (read: Thief 3) is out, with demo
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

I just got on FilePlanet without having to wait in line at all (not that I'm a special member), and with my download speed conveniently maxed out, I should have it pretty soon. :) Thanks for the heads-up, Tetrad, I've been waiting for this one!
by Sergeant Thorne
Thu May 27, 2004 5:17 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: it's the end of the world as we know it!
Replies: 56
Views: 3620

I haven't finished the article yet, but I believe that this individual is trying to operate on people's mistrust of the government. If there were really something like that coming, I don't believe that anyone would remain quiet about it, despite the premise of various asteroid holocaust movies. Why ...
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed May 26, 2004 2:44 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post yer desktops! (yes, again)
Replies: 119
Views: 9298

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A good opportunity to test my server! (and to make sure I know how to spell "opportunity") ;)
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed May 26, 2004 9:02 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: The Universe. It's big. I mean really, really, REALLY big!
Replies: 40
Views: 3245

Mobius wrote:In fact, we may not even rate as intelligent on a universal scale. More like monkeys, or dogs perhaps.
Mobius, where on God's green earth do you get your fantastic delusions? Someone's been watching to many sci-fi movies and reading to many evolution writings.
by Sergeant Thorne
Wed May 26, 2004 6:35 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Just be Cos
Replies: 16
Views: 1506

Bravo, Bill Cosby.
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue May 25, 2004 7:21 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Battered Iraqis Find No Comfort in Bush Speech
Replies: 19
Views: 2100

I just want to throw out a thought that I had, a little while ago, while I was thinking about the situation concerning Iraq: What did it take for America to succeed, when it was first conceptualized as a nation?.. What was the cost of liberty and democracy? It would not have worked unless the Americ...
by Sergeant Thorne
Tue May 25, 2004 6:28 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: get into the alternative-chat without any clue of IRC!
Replies: 22
Views: 4916

Ok, what do we do now that Alternate PXO chat is down? ;) Doh!

*edit* Sergeant Thorne is guilty of skimming!
by Sergeant Thorne
Mon May 24, 2004 12:02 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What Osama wants from America..(beware, long article)
Replies: 45
Views: 4331

... you supported the Russian atrocities against us in Chechnya...
Maybe I've been watching too much Rambo, but didn't the USA aid the Arabs against Russia? (serious question)