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SoldierHawk
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Title: Warrior-Poet
Joined: Jan 15 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6113
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So check out this article:
http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=7244
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| The short version is that this blog post became the #1 search result for “Facebook login”, and as a result hundreds and hundreds of Facebook users showed up and left comments to the effect of, “i hate this new facebook page how do i log in?” The questions repeated over and over. Hundreds of people obviously just type “facebook login” and take whatever result the search engine gives them. The level of ignorance and misunderstanding was so staggering that for a couple of minutes I actually thought the whole thing was some sort of 4chan prank. |
Another great article regarding the same incident:
http://quietbabylon.posterous.com/i-have-some-opinions-about-the-rww-facebook-l
I really don't think there are any words for this level of ignorance. I mean, I understand that not everyone wants to learn the ins and outs of a computer, and that they want shit to "just work"...but give me a break. There has to be SOME level of effort or knowledge on the part of the user, or they get no sympathy from me. Good grief. 
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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
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That's sad. But it also reflects the sad reality that search engine algorithms are poorly designed and are currently programmed to favor blogs.
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SoldierHawk
Moderator
Title: Warrior-Poet
Joined: Jan 15 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6113
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Yep. And that Google page rankings are retarded as well.
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Hacker
Banned
Joined: Sep 13 2008
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This is beyond stupid
New rule: you must be at least 10% smarter than what you are using to use it
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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People have always been, and will forever be, varying levels of stupid.
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AtmanRyu
Title: The Wandering Dragon
Joined: Jun 25 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 986
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Also: Fire burns, water is wet and paper is thin.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
Posts: 16135
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breaking news. the sky is blue.
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| I'll eat a turkey sandwich while blowing my load |
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TheRoboSleuth
Title: Sleuth Mark IV
Joined: Aug 08 2006
Location: The Gritty Future
Posts: 2739
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Also, RobotGumshoe is an absolute genius and satisfies the ladies with great efficiency.
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The Opponent
Title: Forum Battle WINNER
Joined: Feb 24 2010
Location: The Danger Zone
Posts: 3495
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People just be looking for a thing to protest.
I hate bloggers. Know-it-all brats who believe they're the future of journalism.
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I'm not a bad enough dude, but I am an edgy little shit. I'll do what I can. |
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Char Aznable
Title: Char Classic™
Joined: Jul 24 2006
Location: Robot Boombox HQ
Posts: 7542
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What is computer? Is that like some kind of toaster?
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The Opponent
Title: Forum Battle WINNER
Joined: Feb 24 2010
Location: The Danger Zone
Posts: 3495
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Why do a lot of those comments look like trolls?
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I'm not a bad enough dude, but I am an edgy little shit. I'll do what I can. |
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Fire Penguin
Title: UAC Elite
Joined: Mar 14 2010
Posts: 32
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Nothing new. Over 75% of the people on the internet are either teenage know-it-alls or pretentious basement dwellrs who think they rule the internet. It's good to know that some communities, like this one and CoolROM forums don't burn people at a cross for being different.
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LowEndLem
Title: Not Gay
Joined: Mar 19 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 966
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How the hell do you not notice the site you're on looks NOTHING LIKE YOUR FACEBOOK.
Goddamnit.
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<docinsano>i beat off using save states
<Tako> But, brontosaurs ate plants. It wouldn't be a threat to Jesus.
Why? Fuck you, that's why. |
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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
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| Fire Penguin wrote: |
| Nothing new. Over 75% of the people on the internet are either teenage know-it-alls or pretentious basement dwellrs who think they rule the internet. It's good to know that some communities, like this one and CoolROM forums don't burn people at a cross for being different. |
Fire Penguin's right! Wait... who's Fire Penguin?
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JoshWoodzy
Joined: May 22 2008
Location: Goshen, VA
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Apparently a welcome addition to the forums.  You belong with us, my son.
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The Opponent
Title: Forum Battle WINNER
Joined: Feb 24 2010
Location: The Danger Zone
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How the hell do you not notice the site you're on looks NOTHING LIKE YOUR FACEBOOK.
Goddamnit. |
They're the same people who don't notice that phishing pages that look slightly different from the real Facebook have totally different URLs. Not that that makes this any better.
Did anyone try to report this page as a phishing attempt?
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I'm not a bad enough dude, but I am an edgy little shit. I'll do what I can. |
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bassguy252
Title: Professional Malcontent
Joined: May 26 2010
Location: Mount Dhoom!!!!!!!
Posts: 517
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| breaking news. the sky is blue. |
This is actually an incorrect assumption, the sky is not "blue" persay, the sky only appears blue in color to the human eye due to the gas in our atmosphere absorbing the "blue" short wavelengths of light beams travelling from the sun to the earth. This blue light is then radiated in different directions causing us to see blue in every which direction over top of us therefore giving the sky an appearance of a "blue" color. It is important to note that when you look closer to the horizon the sky actually starts to pale quite a bit and almost appears "white" in color, this is due to these light beams having to pass through more oxygen to reach your eyes.
As the sun begins to set, the light must travel farther through the atmosphere before it gets to you. More of the light is reflected and scattered. As less reaches you directly, the sun appears less bright. The color of the sun itself appears to change, first to orange and then to red. This is because even more of the short wavelength blues and greens are now scattered. Only the longer wavelengths are left in the direct beam that reaches your eyes.
The sky around the setting sun may take on many colors. The most spectacular shows occur when the air contains many small particles of dust or water. These particles reflect light in all directions. Then, as some of the light heads towards you, different amounts of the shorter wavelength colors are scattered out. You see the longer wavelengths, and the sky appears red, pink or orange.
In conclusion I must admit, some of this was very quickly researched, part of this was copied and pasted from a science 101 website and all of this is here because at 12:46 AM MST an insomniac has nothing better to do then sit here and contribute as little to this conversation as possible with as many words as possible. But i did feel the need to trump any conspiracy theories involving the sky being blue, green, purple, magenta, fuscia or even a chocolate brown before this just got way out of hand. The sky is clearly not blue.... assholes 
Oh... and if I ever feel the need to log into facebook not on my computer where its conveniently bookmarked I just go to the site directly... facebook.com, not that hard  if I can figure this shit out anyone can
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Let's assume it's a mixture of the two!
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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I am not a fan of persay, per se.
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bassguy252
Title: Professional Malcontent
Joined: May 26 2010
Location: Mount Dhoom!!!!!!!
Posts: 517
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Touche
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Let's assume it's a mixture of the two!
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InvaderDim
Title: Dispondent Adolescent
Joined: May 19 2010
Location: Denver, CO
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What's facebook?
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It's not illegal, it might give you some cavities |
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Drew Linky
Wizard
Joined: Jun 12 2009
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It's a place where people congregate and talk. Sort of like a bar, but with Farmville and without beer.
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https://discord.gg/homestuck is where you can find me literally 99% of the time. Stop on by if you feel like it, we're a nice crowd. |
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Miguelius
Title: 83956789546
Joined: Apr 16 2009
Location: Chaco, Argentina
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Without beer?? So why do people congregate there??
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Drew Linky
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Joined: Jun 12 2009
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| Miguelius wrote: |
| Without beer?? So why do people congregate there?? |
See topic title.
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https://discord.gg/homestuck is where you can find me literally 99% of the time. Stop on by if you feel like it, we're a nice crowd. |
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
Posts: 16135
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| bassguy252 wrote: |
| username wrote: |
| breaking news. the sky is blue. |
This is actually an incorrect assumption, the sky is not "blue" persay, the sky only appears blue in color to the human eye due to the gas in our atmosphere absorbing the "blue" short wavelengths of light beams travelling from the sun to the earth. This blue light is then radiated in different directions causing us to see blue in every which direction over top of us therefore giving the sky an appearance of a "blue" color. It is important to note that when you look closer to the horizon the sky actually starts to pale quite a bit and almost appears "white" in color, this is due to these light beams having to pass through more oxygen to reach your eyes.
As the sun begins to set, the light must travel farther through the atmosphere before it gets to you. More of the light is reflected and scattered. As less reaches you directly, the sun appears less bright. The color of the sun itself appears to change, first to orange and then to red. This is because even more of the short wavelength blues and greens are now scattered. Only the longer wavelengths are left in the direct beam that reaches your eyes.
The sky around the setting sun may take on many colors. The most spectacular shows occur when the air contains many small particles of dust or water. These particles reflect light in all directions. Then, as some of the light heads towards you, different amounts of the shorter wavelength colors are scattered out. You see the longer wavelengths, and the sky appears red, pink or orange.
In conclusion I must admit, some of this was very quickly researched, part of this was copied and pasted from a science 101 website and all of this is here because at 12:46 AM MST an insomniac has nothing better to do then sit here and contribute as little to this conversation as possible with as many words as possible. But i did feel the need to trump any conspiracy theories involving the sky being blue, green, purple, magenta, fuscia or even a chocolate brown before this just got way out of hand. The sky is clearly not blue.... assholes
Oh... and if I ever feel the need to log into facebook not on my computer where its conveniently bookmarked I just go to the site directly... facebook.com, not that hard if I can figure this shit out anyone can |
wow, i got forum served.
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Drew Linky
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| username wrote: |
| wow, i got forum served. |
It happens to the best of us.
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https://discord.gg/homestuck is where you can find me literally 99% of the time. Stop on by if you feel like it, we're a nice crowd. |
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