Wam Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (easy questions yay) Why is it so difficult to find an Alien civilization? We're working our butts off! What would be our first response in discovering an alien species (far ahead from our era of technology), not by radio signal? If you need clarification, lemme know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Why is it that people call wind turbines "windmills?" Do people not understand the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (easy questions yay) Why is it so difficult to find an Alien civilization? We're working our butts off! What would be our first response in discovering an alien species (far ahead from our era of technology), not by radio signal? If you need clarification, lemme know. The reason it is difficult is simple. Distance. Our universe is unfathomably large. So, if there was an alien civilization relatively nearby it would still take decades/centuries for our radio signals to reach them. Not to mention that they may not even be advanced enough to understand radio waves, or they followed a different technological pathway and so they don't use radio. Our first response would be to hold a meeting in the United Nations and decide whether the extraterrestrials appeared friendly, hostile, or neutral. The UN meeting would then decide if we should attempt to communicate with them, and if so how we would. No individual nation would be allowed to attempt to communicate with the extraterrestrials for fear of economic reprisal. That's about the limits of our decided upon 'first contact scenario'. Why is it that people call wind turbines "windmills?" Do people not understand the difference? Wind Turbines are called windmills simply because of the similarities they share and the fact that the word 'windmill' is easier to say. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wind Turbines are called windmills simply because of the similarities they share and the fact that the word 'windmill' is easier to say. This is not an answer I approve of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 This is not an answer I approve of. Well unfortunately it's down to common usage versus dictionary definitions of the terms. Now, everyone who knows the term Wind Turbine knows that they make electricity instead of things like grinding grain and all the other things windmills do. However, those who are not familiar enough with Wind Turbines and windmills wouldn't know the difference at face value. They are both objects that make use of wind power to accomplish a task. While the task is wildly different, most people that use the terms interchangeably don't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Well unfortunately it's down to common usage versus dictionary definitions of the terms. Now, everyone who knows the term Wind Turbine knows that they make electricity instead of things like grinding grain and all the other things windmills do. However, those who are not familiar enough with Wind Turbines and windmills wouldn't know the difference at face value. They are both objects that make use of wind power to accomplish a task. While the task is wildly different, most people that use the terms interchangeably don't know that. This is an answer I approve of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Poke someone? or Push someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Poke someone? or Push someone? I'm going to need you to elaborate a little on this one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Question from my friend: How does one improve common sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Question from my friend: How does one improve common sense? First, you have to understand what common sense is. It's the basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge things that is common to nearly all people. Something that is 'common sense' is a bit of knowledge that can be reasonably expected to be known without the need for debate or explanation. For instance, objects that are hot can burn you. Sharp implements can cut things. To improve upon your 'common sense' you have to ask questions and seek knowledge. As with any field of knowledge, if you are lacking in common sense it's best to find someone with a great deal of it to learn from. When you cannot do that, seek knowledge by looking things up. The more basic knowledge you obtain the more you can extrapolate using said knowledge, and the more 'common sense' you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm going to need you to elaborate a little on this one lol Uhh, like poke someone in a playful manner with your finger? or Push someone in a playful manner with you hands? Also, since I had to repeat the question again I would also like to know why the Sonic Adventure level involving Amy in Twinkle Park, why was that robot so creepy? ;-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Uhh, like poke someone in a playful manner with your finger? or Push someone in a playful manner with you hands? Also, since I had to repeat the question again I would also like to know why the Sonic Adventure level involving Amy in Twinkle Park, why was that robot so creepy? ;-; I'd rather push than poke, because my fingers are jabby so my pokes hurt. The robot just wants hugs Melody. It wants hugs but it doesn't know how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 The robot just wants hugs Melody. It wants hugs but it doesn't know how. 10/10, robot is now adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Kittens and Gibberish Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I don't know if I have asked this before (I'm too lazy to look back), but what is the best cheap capture card out there, that is not cheap. (Cheap as in moneys, and cheap as in durability and how well it works). That and this same question but different Item: Microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I don't know if I have asked this before (I'm too lazy to look back), but what is the best cheap capture card out there, that is not cheap. (Cheap as in moneys, and cheap as in durability and how well it works). That and this same question but different Item: Microphone. For which system are you wanting to record audio and visual for? Xbone, 360, PS3, PS4, or PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 The robot just wants hugs Melody. It wants hugs but it doesn't know how. *fancy robot voice* "Does not compute".. >.< 1. Is a Zebra white with black stripes? or Black with white stripes? 2. How come no one makes bubblegum that can actually keep it flavor for long periods of time? 3. If a guy wanted to take me to the movies, but we only just met, how would I go about trying to feel comfortable? (Strange question yes, I know.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Kittens and Gibberish Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 For which system are you wanting to record audio and visual for? Xbone, 360, PS3, PS4, or PC? 360 and PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 *fancy robot voice* "Does not compute".. >.< 1. Is a Zebra white with black stripes? or Black with white stripes? 2. How come no one makes bubblegum that can actually keep it flavor for long periods of time? 3. If a guy wanted to take me to the movies, but we only just met, how would I go about trying to feel comfortable? (Strange question yes, I know.) 1. Black with white stripes. 2. Because if a stick of gum lasted you all day then a pack of six sticks would last you six days, meaning they'd lose quite a bit of money in the long run. 3. Ask if he'd rather do dinner first. That way you guys get a chance to sit and talk about yourselves and get to know each other a bit better before the movie. 360 and PC. Well, I think the cheapest capture card for 360 would probably be the EasyCap USB 2.0 Video Capture Adapter, but it isn't anywhere near user friendly or the best quality of capture card. It's usually less than $10 USD though. As far as a mic/headset goes, my best recommendation would be to check on Amazon. If you can find one that works for both 360 and PC for under $25, then that's the one you should get. There are some really decent cheap headsets out there but most of those run at around $10 plus S&H and are either exclusively for the X360 or the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Why does the U.S. have the 3 year law? And why is it so heavily despised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Why does the U.S. have the 3 year law? And why is it so heavily despised? There's about three different things you could be referring to using the descriptor 'the 3 year law' so I'm going to have to request that you elaborate a bit in your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Is there any other reason than "insecurities" for when someone gets really offended when you make a small joke at their expense, while they have no issue with making jokes at your expense all day? (I realized the one guy on my crew that constantly makes jokes and whatnot is really easy to order around, but will be really offended if you make a joke about him, even if it's half-cooked.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Is there any other reason than "insecurities" for when someone gets really offended when you make a small joke at their expense, while they have no issue with making jokes at your expense all day? (I realized the one guy on my crew that constantly makes jokes and whatnot is really easy to order around, but will be really offended if you make a joke about him, even if it's half-cooked.) It's completely dependent on the person, but yes. It could be a sensitive subject that you just so happened to stumble upon, they could be getting offended at how sloppy your joke was, or your joke could have simply been very mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 It's completely dependent on the person, but yes. It could be a sensitive subject that you just so happened to stumble upon, they could be getting offended at how sloppy your joke was, or your joke could have simply been very mean. Elaboration: So this guy at my work seems to be kinda one of those muscle-heads. When it comes to the subject of fornication, he's all about it (even if it's just to break the silence or something, he'll start talking about this girl he's been talking to and all the dirty details about it); He's gone so far as to showing everyone the "homemade video" of "relations" with some girl, telling us "Oh, don't look at me, look at her." The other guys on my crew have made it a point to act homosexual just to make him as uncomfortable as possible (because it's so incredulously easy to do so), just for laughs. When it came to him showing the "homebrew video," I bothered to actually mention to him that "He's trying too hard." And since then, I've noticed that he's a really easy person to order around (as in "Do this; Do that,"), he rarely comes up with any ideas, but enjoys when I humor them, even if I know they'll fail. When I shoot down an idea of his, he just takes it in stride. But a joke at his expense usually ends with a flurry of curse words, but ten minutes later, he's making jokes at other's expense with barely a toss given in regard (if the phrase makes sense at all). I've had to show him how to do a job, and told him how to do it multiple times, yet he still acts as if he's got the entire thing covered. In example, the rope ladder: The turning gear pump is far too heavy to have just one rung on, and when he discovered this, he was asking for help. I come up, I grab the slack of rope with one hand, and ensure I've got distance with the other. When I throw another rung on the ladder on, he looks at me like I just punted a baby through the goal posts. Naturally, it seems as if he's forgotten it and handled it on his own after the fact, but I'd still like to have a bit more insight, if possible. I'd imagine a guy like him wouldn't like a girl like me being able to know how to do the job better than him... (But in awful honesty, all I've heard about him before he was transferred here was that "He's a sweet boy.. a really sweet boy... and about as smart as a sack of bricks.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 There's about three different things you could be referring to using the descriptor 'the 3 year law' so I'm going to have to request that you elaborate a bit in your question. Specifically, the dating one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi1176 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 How exactly does the universe die? What would be left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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