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welshbyte · 11-17-2004, 08:24 AM

I'll be running for president of the computer society at my university at the end of November. I'm quite surprised (and pleased) at myself because the decision was pretty impulsive and i don't usually jump in with my eyes closed, its kinda exciting

Wish me luck

JumpinJesus · 11-17-2004, 08:26 AM

good luck, welshbyte. And remember, go negative early and often!

welshbyte · 11-17-2004, 10:00 AM

Thanks JumpinJesus

Umm, going negative? What does that mean?

maleficent · 11-17-2004, 04:37 PM

Didn't pay much attention to the US election, did ya? Going Negative.. point out the oppositions bad qualities, back when he was a wee lad in pre-school, he pulled a little girls pony tail, clearly he's a horrible human being...

Naw -- don't do negative...

welshbyte · 11-17-2004, 04:44 PM

Well i'm not the negative type - too much of an optimist i'm afraid

The US election was never in my thoughts until the result really. I don't like the outcome but... c'est la vie, 4 years goes fast sometimes

Anyway, if no one else is interesting in becoming president, i automatically become president. Lets hope no one else is interested eh? Because i'll have to stage some kind of promotional campaign if there is

BoltedDown · 11-17-2004, 05:53 PM

Good luck welshbyte... BTW, what are the duties of the president of this computer society?

-BD

Grasshopper Green · 11-17-2004, 07:03 PM

Good luck, welshbyte! I think a competitor (sp?) would be a good thing...you definitely have it in you to write some inspiring promotional material...

welshbyte · 11-17-2004, 07:24 PM

Bolteddown: the pres has to interface with the student union proper and make decisions about where the society is going as a whole and make sure the rest of the "staff" is doing its job (treasurer, publicist, admin team etc). As for changes, i think i want to make the society more social... getting the geeks into a bar and getting to know each other IRL will be good for all of us. Thats just one change anyway.

Medusa: thanks lots

My friend offered to do some poster designs if i need them, she's cool. I'll see if i can think up some clever slogans anyway

welshbyte · 11-30-2004, 10:12 AM

UPDATE: I have been elected president of the computer society woohoo!!

Went on my first ever date last night too... things are looking up this week

maleficent · 11-30-2004, 10:15 AM

Well congratulations -- sounds like an eventful week.

KinkyKiwi · 11-30-2004, 10:41 AM

congrats! *wink* geeks with power are sexy..

ObieX · 11-30-2004, 11:01 AM

Grats, just don't mess up and accidentally push "the button".

welshbyte · 11-30-2004, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinkyKiwi

congrats! *wink* geeks with power are sexy..

*blush*

Quote:

Originally Posted by ObieX

Grats, just don't mess up and accidentally push "the button".

What? like this?

$ su -root
$ cd /
$ rm -r *
Kids: don't try this at home!

I think i'll stay faaar away from "the button" hehe.

ShaniFaye · 11-30-2004, 04:46 PM

Congratulations to you!! Will the 1st date lead to a 2nd? is she first lady material

welshbyte · 11-30-2004, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

Congratulations to you!! Will the 1st date lead to a 2nd? is she first lady material

Weell i'm pretty sure there's gonna be another date so who knows

I think its a whole different thread that i should write though: "Follow welshbyte on his first dating experiences...". Hmm maybe not

Grasshopper Green · 11-30-2004, 07:24 PM

Whoohoooo!! Congrats!!!

/me probably should be checking email....

vox_rox · 12-01-2004, 11:57 AM

Geeks rule the world! Congrats Welsbyte, or should that be President Welshbyte. Pretty cool!

Peace,

Pierre

welshbyte · 12-01-2004, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys

I got to speak to the rest of the exec committee today and they look like a good friendly bunch of lads. They're all in the 2nd year and i'm in the first year, i think i'm gonna have fun and learn a lot

welshbyte · 12-01-2004, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by welshbyte

Went on my first ever date last night too... things are looking up this week

I spoke too soon here, looks like the date was all just a game that the girl in question likes to play at the expense of guys feelings. Not even gonna sink to her level to call her a bitch. Still happy

KinkyKiwi · 12-02-2004, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welshbyte

I spoke too soon here, looks like the date was all just a game that the girl in question likes to play at the expense of guys feelings. Not even gonna sink to her level to call her a bitch. Still happy

awww sorry to hear that

well at least i'm still allowed to flirt with you

welshbyte · 12-02-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinkyKiwi

awww sorry to hear that

well at least i'm still allowed to flirt with you

Of course you are

I think i might play hard to get though...

So back to the plot... another day of getting to know people in the computer society, including one guy who IMHO is a computer genius. We (well, mostly he) figured out why USB memory cards werent being recognised and he taught me quite a lot in a few hours. Also experienced my first ever fire drill in the computer society's building. Its exciting new stuff. Loving it

spindles · 12-02-2004, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welshbyte

I spoke too soon here, looks like the date was all just a game that the girl in question likes to play at the expense of guys feelings. Not even gonna sink to her level to call her a bitch. Still happy

You don't need to call her a bitch - just have her quietly killed by your presidential henchmen

what do you mean you don't have henchmen?

welshbyte · 12-02-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spindles

what do you mean you don't have henchmen?

The handover is in january, i dont get henchmen, loose interns, back-handers, english arse kissers, religious zealotry or empty excuses to invade oil rich nations until then

Grasshopper Green · 12-03-2004, 05:08 PM

Hehe @ previous post....I'm sorry your date didn't go as well as previously thought...

welshbyte · 12-03-2004, 07:19 PM

Meh... her loss

godxzilla · 12-03-2004, 07:22 PM

good luck!

hey....who's that under your desk!!

welshbyte · 12-04-2004, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by godxzilla

hey....who's that under your desk!!

Angelina Jolie and Kirsten Dunst...

...oops, this is reality isnt it

11-17-2004, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	I'm running for president... I'll be running for president of the computer society at my university at the end of November. I'm quite surprised (and pleased) at myself because the decision was pretty impulsive and i don't usually jump in with my eyes closed, its kinda exciting Wish me luck __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

11-17-2004, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
JumpinJesus Junkie Location: Chicago	good luck, welshbyte. And remember, go negative early and often! __________________ "I can normally tell how intelligent a man is by how stupid he thinks I am" - Cormac McCarthy, All The Pretty Horses

11-17-2004, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	Thanks JumpinJesus Umm, going negative? What does that mean? __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

11-17-2004, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Didn't pay much attention to the US election, did ya? Going Negative.. point out the oppositions bad qualities, back when he was a wee lad in pre-school, he pulled a little girls pony tail, clearly he's a horrible human being... Naw -- don't do negative... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

11-17-2004, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	Well i'm not the negative type - too much of an optimist i'm afraid The US election was never in my thoughts until the result really. I don't like the outcome but... c'est la vie, 4 years goes fast sometimes Anyway, if no one else is interesting in becoming president, i automatically become president. Lets hope no one else is interested eh? Because i'll have to stage some kind of promotional campaign if there is __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

11-17-2004, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
BoltedDown Crazy	Good luck welshbyte... BTW, what are the duties of the president of this computer society? -BD

11-17-2004, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Good luck, welshbyte! I think a competitor (sp?) would be a good thing...you definitely have it in you to write some inspiring promotional material...

11-17-2004, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	Bolteddown: the pres has to interface with the student union proper and make decisions about where the society is going as a whole and make sure the rest of the "staff" is doing its job (treasurer, publicist, admin team etc). As for changes, i think i want to make the society more social... getting the geeks into a bar and getting to know each other IRL will be good for all of us. Thats just one change anyway. Medusa: thanks lots My friend offered to do some poster designs if i need them, she's cool. I'll see if i can think up some clever slogans anyway __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

11-30-2004, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	UPDATE: I have been elected president of the computer society woohoo!! Went on my first ever date last night too... things are looking up this week __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

11-30-2004, 10:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Well congratulations -- sounds like an eventful week. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

11-30-2004, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
KinkyKiwi "Without the fuzz" Location: ..too close for comfort..	congrats! wink geeks with power are sexy.. __________________ Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps. Play with each other. Play with yourselves. Just don't play with the squirrels, they bite.

11-30-2004, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
ObieX Pickles Location: Shirt and Pants (NJ)	Grats, just don't mess up and accidentally push "the button". __________________ We Must Dissent.

11-30-2004, 04:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Congratulations to you!! Will the 1st date lead to a 2nd? is she first lady material __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

11-30-2004, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Whoohoooo!! Congrats!!! /me probably should be checking email.... __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

12-01-2004, 11:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
vox_rox Psycho Location: Comfy Little Bungalow	Geeks rule the world! Congrats Welsbyte, or should that be President Welshbyte. Pretty cool! Peace, Pierre

12-01-2004, 05:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	Thanks guys I got to speak to the rest of the exec committee today and they look like a good friendly bunch of lads. They're all in the 2nd year and i'm in the first year, i think i'm gonna have fun and learn a lot __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

12-03-2004, 05:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Hehe @ previous post....I'm sorry your date didn't go as well as previously thought... __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

12-03-2004, 07:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
welshbyte Insane Location: Wales, UK, Europe, Earth, Milky Way, Universe	Meh... her loss __________________ There are only two industries that refer to their customers as "users". - Edward Tufte

12-03-2004, 07:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
godxzilla Crazy Location: Columbus, OH	good luck! hey....who's that under your desk!! __________________ Mike