Archive for September, 2004
There is somebody lamer then me!
Imported from recordabledisc.org archives
I’ve finally discovered somebody who is even more pathetic then I am! I checked my email and found that I had recieved my Unscrewed newsletter. There usually isn’t anything good in it, but I get all the newsletters from TechTV *nerd*. So I happen to notice the title “Virginity for sale”. Well I was hoping it was something that I would be interested in buying… *cough* but it wasn’t. There was some loser auctioning off his virginity on ebay! Now I may be pathetic but look at this guy; not only is he too pathetic to ‘get some’, but he’s too cheap to pay somebody for it. It made my day.
So check him out, and feel free to comment on how lame is he and if you would do this.
Random!
Ok, so I’m sitting here talking to Megan, and she’s off helping her brother with homework, and I’ve been muted because I’m “distracting”. I mean come on, me, distracting? Really woman, come on. How can somebody singing random songs be annoying. So here is a a revealing picture of Megan..ok, maybe not. But yeah, typing is fun. I want a program that types as I say it. Yeah, I’m done.
Ahoy!
Arr, this be yer captain, Captain Swordfish and it be International talk like a pirate day, me mateys. Dis da day where yous vermin does talk like a pirate. Ya see that there website ahoy, TalkLikeAPirate.com? That be where the tresured is burried. Now finish yer grog and get my, I means our treasure smartly ye land lubber!
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn’t eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you – but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones’ locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed – a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
Long live the Empire!
Ok, so it’s really not living long, but it’s still alive. Gary just joined after months of me telling him to do it. So check out The Empire. I find it funny now, more then ever, that I don’t have any comments about it or even people putting 2 and 2 together yet about the people in it. What am I talking about, I’ll explain:
Many people in The Empire are hobo related (Hobbas, Mods, well known) but nobody has yet tried to use these pictures ti humiliate them in any way shape or form. I mean come on, if they’re going to use a face against them, think about using them dressed as a ninja.
Wait a damn minute, that would make them cooler! Yeah, ninjas are the bomb.
Did I mention that I just woke up? Yeah, I feel asleep job searching on here. Suprisingly, I’m qualified for very little; including raking asphalt. Though I am applying for Santa’s Helper, that should be great. Though I’m not sure how I’ll look in tights and pointed shoes…
Also I applied for 2 openings at Habbo. Well I did. They had job postings, so I had to do it. Here is what’s happened.
#1 Moderator position (US, FR) (To Becs)
I applied for both US and FR. First I got a reply that was just a quote of what I said. I was like WTF? Then I got one like 5 minutes later saying that I need my blingual certificate or be native to french to be a Mod at FR. Also, to contact the Canadian Head Hobba (Mags). I then got another email from Becs, saying all US positions are full, and there is a long list waiting. I emailed her back, thanking her for the quick reply, and wished her good luck on the search for the other Mods. Now here is a the kicker, I got yet another email from her and I’ll quote it “Mags is keeping you on file and as it turns out, she knows you 
She is the CA Head Hobba. I’m sure she’ll be in touch soon”
Now what I’m trying to figure out how Maggie knew it was me. I tried narrowing it down. First off, I never gave becs my hobo name, so it wasn’t that. Then I thought Maggie may have reconized my email, no gmail is new. And since I never gave maggie my last name, I’m back to nothing. So I have no clue what so ever how she knew it was me. Though if I’m even being close to considered, I’d be suprised. If one Miss Maggie happens to read this: “Please, Please consider me! I need a job and I have no talent for anything else!”
*cough* On to the 2nd application.
#2 Assistant Community Manager, UK (to Mandy)
So I emailed Mandy with my resume for this position, and I personally think that it was a great resume. For an assistant job and what the job requires, I got do it for a joke. So I got an email with some more info, and at the bottom it said “If you have any further questions, expectations or comments, please feel
free to e-mail me. ”
So does this mean I should sit and wait, I’m being considered, and only email if I have a question? Or does it mean I have to reply and say I’m still interested? So I waited a bit and asked some other people, and eventually made up a trival question to ask so I can also state in the email that I’m still interested. So I ent that off the same day, and I’ve been waiting 3 days now for a reply. This is very nerve racking, because I REALLY want this job, it would be perfect for me.
“The job requirements are as follows:-
a.. Answer Hobba (Hotel guide) and Moderator email and post queries using
both forums and e-mail.
b.. Moderate Habbo Hotel for a few hours each day.
c.. Assist the Head Hobba/Community Manager in recruitment efforts and other
tasks as needed.
d.. Form a devoted relationship to the Head Hobba/Community Manager and help
support the role.
e.. Make executive and mature decisions with the Moderators and nurture
their needs.”
I mean come on, this is like dedicated for me! Answering emails and questions: check. Moderate hobo, hell I help people for the hell of it when I’m around.I can pick out who’s good and who’s not, i’m like Santa. D, I’m not too sure about; I think her mind started running through the gutter. Nuturing people’s needs? Well yeah, I always put others first.
So I’ve been sitting here now for 3 days waiting for a reply. And see the thing is, I’m not good with letting little things go. I’ve had this on my mind for 3 days now and have barely slept. That’s not good. If Becs (who has a responcibility to all the hotels) can reply 4 times in 24 hours and forward my file on, why can’t Mandy who runs 1 hotel reply to me? I mean come on, I’m dying here!
Oh, and I’m staying in Kingston. Hip hip, hooray!
That is all.
Get yer boots!
So on Thursday we were hit by some part of one of the hurricanes, and my basement here decided to flood. I woke upa little after noon, came down stairs and realized that there was a strange shine on the floor. It was 2 inches of water. Supposedly, something backed up somewhere. One way or another, I was scooping water with a bucket and and margerine container for 4 hours and it sucked. Friday we ripped up all the carpet, since the water ruined it. Saturday we painted the floor, and sunday the computer was finally hooked back up. I now hate water to a degree.
Oh, and Pleasentville rules. And hobo is still worse then crack. If anybody has any crack, I’ll trade you for a room of furni. XD
Virtual Chats
VZones
http://www.vzones.com
Needed: CreditCard, unknown
Looks cool, has a free trial, couldn’t check it out because you need a credit card. If somebody wants to give me access to an account or review it, that’s be peachy keen.
Rating: N/A
Mokitown
www.mobilekids.net
Needed: Shockwave
Though aimed at younger kids, the graphics caught my eye and I had to try it. It seems to give you a good number of things for avatars, which is cool. You can earn currency and purchase more wardrobe items and hair dews. Also you can buy bikes, skateboards and scooters, so that’s cool.
Rating: 8/10
Dubit
http://www.dubit.co.uk
Needed: Shockwave
Great site. It lets you create an avatar and such with decent creative points (I guess) but really doesn’t have that ‘je ne sais pas’ so I can’t really give it a great review. Sorry Dubit.
Rating: 5/10
HabboHotel
http://www.hobo.com , http://www.hobo.ca , http://www.hobohotel.co.uk
Needed: Shockwave
Ahh the famous Habbo, how I hate you so. This has great pixel art graphics, the navigation is great, the people are annoying and it’s addicting as hell. You have to purchase (with real money) credits to buy furniture, which you can then create your own hotel rooms. Great selection of what you can buy. You can purchase a membership (hobo club) which entitles you to more avatar options and you recieve a free piece of furniture for each month subscribed. It’s highly addicting, like crack. Only difference is that this is legal.
Rating: 9.5/10
Playdo
www.playdo.com
Needed: Shockwave
I love this place, I really do. It may seem that it lacks in graphic skills, but it makes up in amuzement. The avatar options are great and it includes small games to play. I love it, I can’t complain. However, the site wasn’t working correctly when I wrote this review.
Rating: 7/10
TowerChat
http://www.towerchat.co.uk/
Needed: Shockwave
Do I really have to review this? Drats. Ok, well you can’t customize your avatar, it’s really not that virtual, you’re just moving a picture on different backgrounds. To customize anything, you have to pay $10. By the way that I was the only one only, the service must be raking in the money.
Raing: 1/10
Moove
http://www.moove.com/
Needed: Download
Whoo hoo, Moove! Now this place I love. You can create uber avatars, with tons of options. If they don’t have the article you want, you can attempt to create it with the developer tools. You can customize your own room, visit other ones, whatever, no extra cost. Also, there is webcam and voice options, can you beat that? However, there is a 14 day free trial of the premium service, then you just have normal, I’m not sure of the difference.
Rating: 9.5/10
Second Life
http://www.secondlife.com
Needed: Download
Looks cool, haven’t bothered to download it yet, I will later and update it with a review.
Rating: N/A
VirtualIbiza
http://www.virtualibiza.com
Needed: Shockwave
This is cool. Though you only have a choice between 20 avatars(in and out of bathing suit) it just looks cool. And it has webcam and voice features, which I love.
Rating: 6.5/10
Aeropostale (Aero House)
http://www.aeropostale.com
Needed: Shockwave
This was cool, you could take stuff from the actual aeropostal catalogue and wear it. You could also create rooms and everything, visit public, you name it, it had it. For some reason, it’s down at the moment, but we can hope for the best.
Rating: N/A
ShockSites 3D Chat
http://www.shocksites.com/forum/default.asp
Needed: Shockwave
Very primitive, but decent if your just sick of basic chatting.
Rating: 3/10
Krycon 3D Chat
http://www.kyucon.com/sw3d/chat/index_e.html
Needed: Shockwave
I’m not sure what to say about this, but I like it. It’s just so random. Check it out.
Rating: 6/10
Krycon Paintchat
http://www.kyucon.com/sw3d/chat/paintchat.htm
Needed: Shockwave
As it says, it’s a chat where you can paint with the people you’re chatting to. Not exactly virtual, but still cool. Though it’s in Japanese, it’s fun and simple to understand.
Rating:7/10
Penguin Chat (Version A)
http://www.penguinchat.com
Needed: Shockwave
It’s ok. You get to choose from 6 different penguin avatars and waddle around and chat.
Rating: 4.5/10
Penguin Chat (Version B)
http://www.rocketsnail.com/chat/penguin/chat.htm
Needed: Shockwave
Now this one I like. You are only 1 penguin, but you can actually do stuff. For instance, dance and a throw snowballs.
Rating: 7/10
Maid Marian
http://www.maidmarian.com
Needed: Shockwave
Now there are 3 parts to this; Sherwood, Marian’s World and Moon Base.
Sherwood you get to pick what color knight you want and go around swinging your sword around. Marian’s World you get to pick the color of your chick and the color car, and drive it around with other people with no goal, but it’s amuzing. Moon Base is like Marian’s world, but you’re an spaceman. You can adjust the gravity and drive some moon buggy thing, so it’s cool. All 3 of these have great graphics.
Rating Sherewood: 5/10
Rating Marian’s World: 8.5/10
Rating Moon Base: 6.5/10
Atomicborder
http://www.atomicboarder.com
This is pretty cool. The graphics are snazy, they’re clean, there is tons of places to go and it seems to run on XHTML. It’s very cool. Definitly check this one out.
Rating: 9/10