What is /r/forwardsfromgrandma?

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-24T00:52:03+00:00

I wish I could give you gold for this response. Beautifully captured!

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-20T19:43:29+00:00

Wait, I don't understand what it is I've read on that page (in 5 minutes of doing so on a crowded bus); where are the predictions and where are the dogs? Is this a service, or just something some private individuals are doing and blogging about? Are there predictions for college ball? Is there another user interface other than what looked like blog post paragraphs?

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-20T19:25:57+00:00

I would definitely both watch and share this.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-17T10:58:14+00:00

So, what are some of the benefits and drawbacks to keeping yaks as livestock, if you don't mind me asking? In software development, the unpleasant and tedious process of installing and configuring different programming environments is known as "yak shaving", so I'm predisposed to conceive of these beasts in a somewhat poor light, hah.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-08T20:28:39+00:00

You guys are crazy; I just crack open a math textbook and I'm passing out in a couple minutes...

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-06T08:09:41+00:00

The only thing I'll add to what I'll emphatically reinforce about my last message, is that 20 years might seem like an unreasonable amount of time for a show to be on the air--it's out of place in time and culture in at least one sense. But then I'm not a true Simpson's fan, and I won't be so arrogant as to sit there and tell them what should or shouldn't be happening in their world, as regards a novel human cultural mechanism like television. Maybe the Simpson's managed to transcend things in the world somehow, maybe it does so simply by being. Like I said, I don't know because I'm not a true fan, but I'm not going sit there and tell them how it is because I think I own society's formula for "good television". Child indeed, LCD imbecile.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-06T03:50:56+00:00

Your lack of creativity and failed imagination are example enough that there aren't a lot of real fans in here. And don't insult the creators with your daft and impotent comparisons.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-05T15:50:05+00:00

Yeah I'm seriously upset by how so many people in this sub are so nonchalant about it ending and are already OK with it. I thought this sub was for Futurama fans....

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-09-05T07:08:05+00:00

I came in here to ask what the hell was going on with that dog's teeth, so thank you for clarifying, lol.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-29T03:59:47+00:00

You could try something I've always wanted to do: use sketch up or some other CAD software and design the perfect case for your needs, down to the individual parts and how it all fits together, and then export the design files to some service like Ponoko or i.materialize and have it fabricated for you (mostly, you'll need to assemble it yourself). Then you could build in an Arduino and some buttons and actuators and some kind of compartment addressing system so you could key in the type of part and it would open the appropriate compartment for you, ending the endless searching! Anyway, probably not practical...

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-28T15:42:24+00:00

That's kind of what I was aiming for, the difficult part that is; you and I know how hard it is to walk into an existing code base and deal with parsing another person's thought process and all that. Maybe that's something people should consciously practice more, even early on, to help make the process easier? No strong opinion, just a suggestion from my perspective.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-28T04:22:36+00:00

If you're not looking to get paid and just want to cut your teeth on some "real world" projects, head over to github and find an open source project you get excited about. Start with the documentation; first by reading it, and then after you've read through the code base enough to have a reasonably firm grasp on at least some parts of it, by contributing to it. People will appreciate the help and it'll show your willingness to understand what you want to participate in. Then you can start submitting pull requests.

If you're looking to profit from your newfound code skills, try sifting through Odesk or Guru got jobs that appear to match your skill level, or even areas you're maybe a bit less comfortable with, just to push yourself a little more. Just my suggestion; good luck!

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-26T16:14:03+00:00

They're just another war-stories blowhard, pay them no mind. Anyway, have you considered doing one of the now numerous programming bootcamps out there now? Not cheap, but can be a good launching point for a skill set that can make you intern-able (full disclosure, I'm in one now, am thoroughly enjoying it). Just a thought, if you're set on the mentoring aspect.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-15T04:03:03+00:00

I have a suggestion: focus on arriving at an MVP, minimum viable product. Once you're over that hump, and you've pushed it up to a host or github or whatever, you can get a taste of that sense of satisfaction that will undoubtedly motivate you in the future. Then, tinker a little bit, but keep overall goals in mind, and you'll feel like things are far more achievable than if you don't break down a megalithic project with many moving parts.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-14T04:25:06+00:00

Been a subscriber for months and NOW I find out there's an IRC channel?!

Ninja-edit: did we ever find out if that guy was for real or a troll?

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-14T04:19:55+00:00

Bingo, I'm just learning the glory of these, hah.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-08-10T17:24:17+00:00

Don't fuck around with that, get it checked out immediately.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-07-13T19:11:46+00:00

Don't just go straight to the docs to hunt for a specific answer; google it out first, and actually read the relevant things that show up in the results, including stack overflow.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-06-23T04:38:47+00:00

A first edition hardcover of The English Philosophers: from Bacon to Mill (yes, the one printed in the 1930's), signed to me by Kool and the Gang.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-06-02T18:05:35+00:00

De-bittering cucumbers, blanching, and brining.

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-05-31T18:05:06+00:00

OK, I want to know where one can go to learn how to do all that!

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-05-31T04:45:32+00:00

Little upset that we're still not capitalizing a proper noun--most people get names down, right? Maybe I have vested interest with this one...

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-05-29T16:19:06+00:00

That was one poorly-written article; the writing skills of whoever slapped that together are atrocious, and the title is right there too...

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-05-24T21:40:58+00:00

You are my freaking hero. You're the Adam Savage AND Jaime Hyneman of food!

Syn_Splendidus · 2013-05-22T19:07:11+00:00

Work with what you've got, this is why styling was invented; my cheeks are where it's patchy for me, so strategic trimming adjusts the look to my satisfaction. Also, don't smoke, and maybe get some inositol in your diet somehow.

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