| |  2003 SYM Computer Geek Contest (related spam is okay)
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09-22-2003, 06:19 AM
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I am happy to announce that the application form for the oncoming Computer Geek Contest is now available. The public now has an opportunity to choose the Geek of the Year 2003 in GameBanshee.
The Applicant must satisfy the following conditions:
-You are not an alter-ego in GameBanshee
-You have never broke into a website
Minimum Requirement
-You have 500+ posts in GameBanshee forums
-You have scored at least 60 in the Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 WARNING
-Do not post single words or numbers in the forums in order to meet the minimum requirement. Try harder to be more useful in the SYM, ie mopping floor and supplying more drink, and apply next year.
-Do not cheat in the SYM Geek’OMeter™ test. We do not like that.  Quote: SYM Computer Geek Contest Application Form
Name:
Occupation:
Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 score:
Please answer the following questions:
In your job/study, you are…(pick all which are applicable)
1. required to use computer and network for mostly other people
2. allowed to spend some time with your computer and internet
3. able to satisfy your desire to run across your hands over the beauties
4. mainly drooling over the sight of the machines across the room
5. others [ please state ]
How many computers do you have at home? (pick one)
1. I have one (working) computer.
2. I have one desktop and one portable.
3. I have more than one, one for me and one for my family (or work from home).
4. I have [ ] computers. They are all mine!!
On your home computer(s), which OS do you run? (pick one)
1. One version of Windows [state version here]. That’s all I need.
2. Several versions of Windows [ ]. They have different use.
3. I have every available Microsoft OS. You may now call me Emperor Bill.
4. I run non-Microsoft OS, like Linux, or own Mac. I hate Microsoft.
5. I use both Windows and Linux. I don’t like Microsoft domination, but I need it.
6. I have several computers and each has its own OS.
7. I programmed my own OS. Can I sell you one here?
Do you have home network? (pick one)
1. Yes
2. No
---If the answer is yes, why?
1. Because I need it.
2. Because I can run more programs at the same time.
3. Network gaming!
4. Because I love the sight of cables running across my room.
5. Others [please state]
---If the answer is no, do you want it?
1. Not really.
2. I only have one machine, so why should I?
3. I have money to burn, so all machine has their own access to internet and that’s my network.
4. I don’t have enough power supply at home to run more than one machine at one time.
5. Others [please state]
Please state the reason why you apply the Geek Contest 2003.
What is your best quality to be the Geek of the Year? Please appeal to the voters.
| *Have I missed any questions? Let me know.
*If you know anyone who seems to be a good candidate for the Best Geek award, but not willing to apply by him/herself for whatever the reason, do nominate him/her with the reason why the person is worthy candidate. I don't know why anyone would miss the opportunity to be awarded by ME, really...
Good luck!
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Last edited by Minerva; 09-22-2003 at 10:33 AM.
| Re: 2003 SYM Computer Geek Contest (related spam is okay)
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09-22-2003, 07:27 AM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by Minerva
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The Applicant must satisfy the following conditions:
-You are not an alter-ego in GameBanshee
-You have never broke into a website
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| Bugger .. I'm out, failed on number 2 
Oh well, what people don't know, can't hurt me  Name: Xandax <-- it is, really. Occupation: Student for about 7 more weeks, then educated systemdeveloper/programmer.
EDIT: Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 score: a geek-free: 94+ Please answer the following questions: Okay. In your job/study, you are…(pick all which are applicable)
1.
2.
3. How many computers do you have at home? (pick one)
4. - I have 3 or rather 2˝ cause one is currently dismantled.  On your home computer(s), which OS do you run? (pick one)
6. Do you have home network? (pick one)
2. ---If the answer is yes, why?
It wasn't. ---If the answer is no, do you want it?
5. Have no reason for it. Can quickly set up a 100mbit if needed. Please state the reason why you apply the Geek Contest 2003.
Because it is there.
What is your best quality to be the Geek of the Year? Please appeal to the voters.
I'm not a Geek so don't vote for me anyways.
I'm just a programming interested soon-to-be systemdeveloper.
Last edited by Xandax; 09-22-2003 at 11:05 PM.
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09-22-2003, 09:04 AM
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Damn - I scored a 97 but don't meet the post requirement....like I really had a chance of beating out Mr. Flibble anyway... 
...spam...must spam more.....
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09-22-2003, 09:14 AM
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Ned Flanders
Network and Systems Administrator
In my job study:
1
2
3
5 resident computing diety
computers at home
3
4 i have 5 computers........they are all mine.
OS'es
2
3
5
6
home network
yes
If yes, Why?
1
2
3
5 It allows me to do my job from home.
I applied to the Geek 2003 contest because I am, in fact, a geek.
Best quality for geek of the year? I have mastered the art of synchronizing computing with rum consumption.
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09-22-2003, 10:10 AM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by Ned Flanders
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Best quality for geek of the year? I have mastered the art of synchronizing computing with rum consumption. | That must be why you did multiple answers on "pick one" questions ... maybe you haven't mastered that art yet
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09-22-2003, 10:28 AM
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Perhaps an inability to follow directions will keep me away from this loathed title. 
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09-22-2003, 10:32 AM
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09-22-2003, 03:09 PM
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Name: Mr Flibble
Occupation: Network Engineer
Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 score: 146
Please answer the following questions:
In your job/study, you are…(pick all which are applicable)
1. required to use computer and network for mostly other people Yes
2. allowed to spend some time with your computer and internet Yes
3. able to satisfy your desire to run across your hands over the beauties Yes
4. mainly drooling over the sight of the machines across the room
5. others [ please state ]
How many computers do you have at home? (pick one)
1. I have one (working) computer.
2. I have one desktop and one portable.
3. I have more than one, one for me and one for my family (or work from home).
4. I have [8] computers. They are all mine!! But only 3 of them are working right now.
On your home computer(s), which OS do you run? (pick one)
1. One version of Windows [state version here]. That’s all I need.
2. Several versions of Windows [XP on the desktop machines, SBS2003 on the server]. They have different use.
3. I have every available Microsoft OS. You may now call me Emperor Bill.
4. I run non-Microsoft OS, like Linux, or own Mac. I hate Microsoft.
5. I use both Windows and Linux. I don’t like Microsoft domination, but I need it.
6. I have several computers and each has its own OS.
7. I programmed my own OS. Can I sell you one here?
Do you have home network? (pick one)
1. Yes
2. No
---If the answer is yes, why?
1. Because I need it.
2. Because I can run more programs at the same time.
3. Network gaming!
4. Because I love the sight of cables running across my room.
5. Others Because I can.
---If the answer is no, do you want it?
1. Not really.
2. I only have one machine, so why should I?
3. I have money to burn, so all machine has their own access to internet and that’s my network.
4. I don’t have enough power supply at home to run more than one machine at one time.
5. Others [please state]
Please state the reason why you apply the Geek Contest 2003.
Some do it for love, some for money. For some it's the recognition, challenging themselves or just to see if they can. Others, like me, are born to do it. I am Flibble of Geek, resistance is futile!
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09-23-2003, 04:20 AM
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ROFL
We need a few more contestant to make the betting... err, the voting more profitable... I meant more interesting.
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09-23-2003, 12:45 PM
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| | well, the competition is a bit stiff, but I'm in.
Name: Robnark
Occupation: IT and Software Development Student
Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 score: 125
In your job/study, I am...
1. required to use computer and network for mostly other people
2. allowed to spend some time with your computer and internet
3. able to satisfy your desire to run across your hands over the beauties
How many computers do you have at home? (pick one)
3. I have more than one, one for me and one for my family
On your home computer(s), which OS do you run? (pick one)
2. Several versions of Windows [ ]. They have different use.
Do you have home network? (pick one)
2. No
---If the answer is no, do you want it?
5. Others [please state] - yes, but the family PC blows goats, and if I was to connect them I would need about 50 metres of cable or a hole in the ceiling , and I want my PC to stay in my room.
Please state the reason why you apply the Geek Contest 2003.
It's easier than moving from the computer and actually doing something constructive.
What is your best quality to be the Geek of the Year? Please appeal to the voters.
I'm a programmer-in-training, so you may end up running an OS that I've been involved in making. not that I'm threatening you or anything
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09-25-2003, 04:14 AM
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What, no Sleepy nor HLD submitted their application yet? And where're ladies who scored above 100?
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09-30-2003, 07:53 AM
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I've been away for a few days, and no more members applied? Cowards. Come on, if you are hard enough! 
...errr, that might be wrong encouragement. 
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A word to the wise is sufficient
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| Re: 2003 SYM Computer Geek Contest (related spam is okay)
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10-02-2003, 05:21 PM
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| | Quote: | Originally posted by Minerva | The Applicant must satisfy the following conditions:
-You are not an alter-ego in GameBanshee
TRUE
-You have never broke into a website
I'd rather not say...
Minimum Requirement
-You have 500+ posts in GameBanshee forums
FALSE (I think...)
WARNING
-Do not post single words or numbers in the forums in order to meet the minimum requirement. Try harder to be more useful in the SYM, ie mopping floor and supplying more drink, and apply next year.
-Do not cheat in the SYM Geek’OMeter™ test. We do not like that.
I am aiming to be super-lurker at the same time, so I hope the jury will take that under consideration for my lack of posts. On the Geek'OMeter, do you count your total number of a particular unit or just the units on one system? I did the later, since it was easier to count.
SYM Computer Geek Contest Application Form
Name: Silur
Occupation: Tech Guru
Official SYM Geek’OMeter™ v.2.1 score: 157, but see above.
Please answer the following questions:
In your job/study, you are…(pick all which are applicable)
1. required to use computer and network for mostly other people
TRUE
2. allowed to spend some time with your computer and internet
TRUE
3. able to satisfy your desire to run across your hands over the beauties
TRUE
4. mainly drooling over the sight of the machines across the room
FALSE
5. others [ please state ]
To pick various computer based network appliances apart and see how they work.
To choose cool new systems for various Internet services.
How many computers do you have at home? (pick one)
4. I have [ 12 ] computers. They are all mine!!
1 Intel laptop, 1 Powerbook, 2 P4, 3 VIA C3, 1 P3, 1 Celeron, 1 dual P2, 1 dual SuperSparc, 1 Ultrasparc (not counting PalmV, Sony Clie, ZX spectrum )
On your home computer(s), which OS do you run? (pick one)
6. I have several computers and each has its own OS.
TRUE
(FreeBSD, Solaris, Debian Linux, W2k)
Do you have home network? (pick one)
2. No
FALSE
---If the answer is yes, why?
5. Others [please state]
Without network, what is the point of computers? The network is the computer.
Please state the reason why you apply the Geek Contest 2003.
I hope to get a t-shirt so I can outgeek my geek co-workers.
What is your best quality to be the Geek of the Year? Please appeal to the voters.
I look real good in a t-shirt. I also do hexadecimal conversion in my head.
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