The Hella Weak Chronic-less Chronicles

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My bad on the "one person" thing, but a group of well organized folks will do it one day, either as an act of terrorism, or for shit and grins. Mark my words. And ya, some server in idontgiveafuckistan might still be left functioning, the major players will get hit.

Anyhoo, the topic at hand. No public trans? Feet or bicycle, my friend...simple as that.

No home computer? Library my friend, simple as that. Or perhaps a newspaper?

So, what you're saying is that your particular job didnt exist prior to 1990? (I dont know what you do). Also, the stock market functioned quite well before day trading on the internet came about. I believe they used telephones?

I really think the "tiny minority" is a lot bigger than what you think. And I'm asking you to think outside of the sheltered place we live in called the USA. But even so, inside the USA, I think the amount of folks living in poverty is pretty sad.
 
Yeah, that's not how it works. I outlined in another thread the massive amount of hurdles one would need to go through just to shut off US connectivity (when there was scaremongering that Obama would turn off the internet). It's not a simple task.


I design and run ISP networks, so yes, more or less.


Phone trades worked when the entire market operated at that pace; the modern market of real-time streaming trends and analytics moves too fast. By the time you phoned in a single order, someone has bought and sold 10 times, and that symbol is now trading higher.


I won't presume to know exact figures, but the recent debt studies provided a pretty sound basis. I'm pretty sure I posted about it here. The vast majority of citizens live under a large amount of revolving consumer debt (this excludes 'good debt' like mortgages and student loans), and saves/invests very little. That money has to be going somewhere, and it's not necessities. There are of course frugal people, but I'm not sure if even they can live up to the "only food, water and shelter" definition of necessities.
 
I love how mature and creative you are. Nice going.


I wasn't referring to people that make a living using the internet. Not once have I seen where the OP suggests that's how he makes a living which clearly suggests to me that it's a luxury. Also, I live in Oklahoma. One of the poorest states in the USA, there are many people in this wee town I live in that live on the necessities of life that are poverty level income.

I don't hear them complaining about not having the internet. What I do hear from them are they don't have enough money for food or medical bills. Some of those people work two jobs just to make it the best they can. So I really don't have any sympathy for someone that comes and whines about not having internet when there are so many other things in the world to do that are just as entertaining. I would be thankful I have a phone that has internet access. That in itself is another luxury some people don't have as well.
 
You, and others (thekidd or whatever), have no idea the things I have done while not having 'net access. I have walked up to 5 miles in one day just to go to the library (not to use their retarded internet) and spend a little time at my favorite aquarium store. I have played with my cat, pulled weeds in my mom's garden, cleaned my room, cleaned family/shared rooms, and dug holes.

You have no idea the situation I'm in, where I have to be quiet like a mouse (TV volume on 1? Too loud) between the hours of 9:30pm and 5:00am, and only keep lights on in very specific areas (including outside, which means no weed pulling or hole digging at night).

I spent all the money I have taking public transportation to sign up for classes at the community college, which start at the end of the month. So I can take the bus one more time, gee I guess I'm saving it. Maybe I'll buy a pack of fucking gum instead, assholes.

I've cooked dinner for my family (which they didn't eat). Whatever, I'm done justifying myself. I am complaining about something, and from some of you, only hearing about how I'm stupid for really really wanting it. Well fuck you.

To the supportive posters:
7, I am still sharing a comp. with my mom, but it's my comp. now :D
Shangheli: Thanks, but actually I am keeping myself entertained with old school video games a little bit already. FF IV, hoo... ray? FF games are a little too intense for me, but fun way to kill way too much time.
Centered: Your avatar just disturbs me.

Anyways I guess a neighbor could sense the growing cloud of angst and turned up their WiFi broadcasting signal or something? I've been getting internet pretty good for the past 24 hrs or so.
 
Excellent display of pure density. Where I live, transport by foot or bicycle isn't very effective. My town has one intersection; a gas station, a bar, town hall, and a slot car racetrack. Outside of here, the most economic region is a 10-15 minute DRIVE. Also, I know that in California, snow isn't much an issue, however here in Ohio, we get the white shit at the end of the year. You ever ride a bike in snow? It fucking sucks.



Remember when Hybrid cars were pure myth? Remember when citizens didn't commonly own ATVs, dirtbikes, boats, jetskis, snowmobiles, and the like? Remember when cell phones were the size of a fucking brick? You're stepping on your tongue, sir. Before the internet, there were phones. If a company didn't have phones, were they worth a fuck? Hell no. Before long-distance instant communication, horses. If you didn't have a way to get the message across, you failed.

These people you mention that live with bare essentials? I bet they're not driving a vehicle newer than the year 1998, I bet their shingles are blowing off in a minor windstorm, and their septic probably needs updated. You wanna live in the past with the bare essentials? Have fun pumping that commode. I'll be sitting here on the internet.

On topic, that sucks, icky. I heard of a group of guys who needed money to get their friend out of jail...They sold weed to bail them out. Slightly different circumstances, but maybe it could work for you?
 
Icarus, I'm sorry you have to show respect to your working mom so she can sleep to provide a roof over your head while you look for a job. I know, you have it so hard. I'm so sorry I misunderstood your hellish living conditions.
 
Don't like livin' at home? Take your own computer and hit the street. Or just grab a few clothes.

After a couple days I'm thinkin' you'd be back.

Sure, I would too, but I'm not the one in this situation.
 
I had some time to kill a couple years back (had limited internet access at the time as well) so I went to the library and stocked up on all the books I had always wanted to read. I read 2 to 3 books a day and after I had knocked out my list I asked the Poindexters at the library for recommendations. As a bit of an internet addict myself, having limited access kinda sucked at first but I read a lot of great books during that time.

Taking this opportunity to learn origami is a great idea but don't stop there. There's ton of shit you can learn with a computer at your disposal. Chances are, this surplus of free time won't last and even though it seems like your options are limited, they're only limited by your imagination. I know, that sounds lame and motivational poster-esque, but it's true.

Again, if there's anything I can (download and) send your way, just let me know.

Hang in there, bro. You'll survive this and look back on it one day and laugh.
 
Listen to 53V3N. He's got a really good point.

And always remember, the only up side to the fact that good things don't last is that it also applies to the bad things in life.
 
NEG REP. Hellish and ridiculous are two different things. Whatever, consider yourself on manual ignore. You are trolling for things to attack me with, just because I desire the internet. What a bitch.



That's a good idea, and one I can learn from a book. Kthx!



Yeah, I definitely need to mooch more books off of my uncle's library card. With the whole warrant thing, I'm scared to sign up for my own.
 
Dude. I know it sucks. But it's temporary, and so you can just try and cope with that in mind. It wont be for life. You'll be so fucking happy when you get out on your own, and remember that feeling because all of us, myself included, tend to take a lot of things for granted. I'm not saying your mom isn't being a bit overly strict to an adult, but in your situation I left home with nothing but the clothes on my back, and here I am typing 24 years later. If you REALLY hate your shit do something, or live with it. It's all on you. I hate that shit too man. But it's true.
 
Great advice there Jr.....doing something illegal to earn money, yeah...that's the ticket, and it could never backfire could it. Shit, why not just rob a store?

And you call my comments a display of pure density?
 
I'm a troll because I decided not to take the side of you after you have basically made three threads that revert back to you bashing on your mom? Okay. I try to offer some advice to let you see that your life isn't near as bad as it could be and I'm the bad guy because you have some sort of vengeful hate for a mom that apparently loves you enough to let you come back into her home and help you out. There are folks that don't even have that. Did I ever say moving back in with your parents was cake? No. However, it isn't doing you any good to focus on the negative side of it all either. Or that was my point... things could be worse, perhaps you should be thankful for what you currently have. Yep, I'm a trolling bitch alright.

Good luck, Icarus. I mean that sincerely... good luck.



You are spinning your wheels man. The thought patterns are just different.
 
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