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Of course, I don't want to offend Zaia - and if it offends her, then forget about it.I'm probably going to get lynched for this, but I do find it somewhat strange that the females on this board are treated with such fanatical devotion by such a large group of people. I imagine that the girls themselves like it to a certain extent (attention is always good) but I gather that they would get sick of it eventually and just want to be treated like normal members of the board.Stofsk wrote:Maybe it should be renamed the "Zaia Fanclub" (for good, wholsome simplicity) or "The Zaia Appreciation Society." (if you want to be long-winded and pompous) "Cult" has some negative connotations.
I know you aren't like that, and it's cute when one guy makes a comment like that, but when half the board is doing it on a regular basis, it becomes damn annoying for the other half of the board and probably even more for the girls in question.Stofsk wrote:You do have a point Kernel, one which I agree on. I meant my "secretary" thing to be fun, not offensive; I certainly don't want to be appear like some obsessive wanker.
This message has been brought to you by your friendly neighborhood big brother. Don't make me put your head on a stickThe Kernel wrote:...just want to be treated like normal members of the board.
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I turn 15 in May. Hey there grandpa.Matt Huang wrote:I turn 18 in December. Hello old man.Darth Yoshi wrote:Bah, you're all ancient! <-- turns 18 in July.
And I hereby declare myself a faceless minion in the Cult of Zaia!
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Wait, I should have picked a better position.
yes, it would. But when you think about the ratio of males:females across the world, or even North America/West-ish Europe (where most members come from, IIRC), it's a pretty huge difference. Geeks tend to be male, I guess. *shrugs*Mayabird wrote:Well, I'm female, but I'm not a member of the SoS. I guess that improves the apparent ratio a little bit.
Actually, there is a Dalton cult. It's called... *drum roll* Dunkin Daltons!Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:On topic, this Zaia Cult is slightly amusing, but.. my thoughts echo Kernal's and Drewcifer's. Zaia is a member of this board, just like everyone else. I don't see a Mitth`raw`nuruodo fan club, or a Dalton cult, why give one to Zaia?
The spread here at GaTech is about 70% male and 30% female, and it's even bigger in the college of engineering. The aerospace department has one of the highest percentages, around 20% female. The college of computing has a ratio of about 7.3:1. It's not sexism; I haven't experienced a bit of it.Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:yes, it would. But when you think about the ratio of males:females across the world, or even North America/West-ish Europe (where most members come from, IIRC), it's a pretty huge difference. Geeks tend to be male, I guess. *shrugs*Mayabird wrote:Well, I'm female, but I'm not a member of the SoS. I guess that improves the apparent ratio a little bit.
I beg to differ.Correct your not a geek unless your dietary habits are like "Ozzy Osbourn".
note the first definition in a dictionary is the most used definition, as per standard dictionary protocols.online dictionary wrote:here
Geek
de: Geek fr:Geek pl:Geek The definition of geek has changed considerably over the years. Below are some definitions of the word "geek", in order from oldest (and most archaic) to newest. All but the first are still in use.
A person who swallows live animals, bugs, etc., as a form of entertainment at fairs etc. This often included biting the heads off of chickens. The Geek would usually perform in a "geek pit."
A derogatory term for one with low social skills, often with high intelligence. It is theorised that many of these people have Asperger's syndrome.
A person who is into technology, especially computing and new media. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker.
A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest.
Erm... No. Actually, it says "All but the first are still in use."The Yosemite Bear wrote:I told you not to make me break out the dictionary....
note the first definition in a dictionary is the most used definition, as per standard dictionary protocols.online dictionary wrote:here
Geek
de: Geek fr:Geek pl:Geek The definition of geek has changed considerably over the years. Below are some definitions of the word "geek", in order from oldest (and most archaic) to newest. All but the first are still in use.
A person who swallows live animals, bugs, etc., as a form of entertainment at fairs etc. This often included biting the heads off of chickens. The Geek would usually perform in a "geek pit."
A derogatory term for one with low social skills, often with high intelligence. It is theorised that many of these people have Asperger's syndrome.
A person who is into technology, especially computing and new media. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker.
A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest.
*Bonk* I fit two and four, and three to a lesser extent.
As do I. Which day were you born on?Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:I turn 15 in May.Matt Huang wrote:I turn 18 in December. Hello old man.Darth Yoshi wrote:Bah, you're all ancient! <-- turns 18 in July.
And I hereby declare myself a faceless minion in the Cult of Zaia!
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Wait, I should have picked a better position.
Divine intervention. The goddess herself declared that I was to be the Lord High Priest.RogueIce wrote:Yep, that was amazingly stupid. I'll admit it. But hey, I needed to do that, since Dalton has declared himself Lord High Priest without so much as the courtesy of a PM.