http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ A place to discuss all kinds of stuff! en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:30:29 +0000 http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/geeks-nerds-internet-technology-society-amp-culture#post-3118 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:45:52 +0000 pedanticKarl 3118@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ <p>Hello HotForWords fans,<br /> In the context of the recent HotForWords video lessons, "Geek" and "Nerd", and since Marina calls herself a geek, I would like this forum to be a discussion of technology and society as a whole. </p> <p>I prefer that this not turn into a religious flame war pitting one technology against the other, but do state your opinions, preferences and biases and why you prefer one technology over another. Do discuss sociological impacts, benefits and detriments. Lets keep the discussion civil as much as I have some choice words about the subject and I know you do to.</p> <p>I prefer that this not be a nerd forum where technical minutiae is discussed as there are way too many other forums that do that already. </p> <p>I encourage aLx, buzzword and others who have an understanding of society, history, anthropology, biology, liberal arts and languages to contribute their opinions. </p> <p>Some things to ponder:<br /> 1. What circumstance caused you to become a nerd/geek. Has anyone become un-geeked?<br /> 2. Has technology delivered what it has promised or is this just a dream?<br /> 3. How has technology benefited you and / or society?<br /> 4. In what ways has technology harmed society?<br /> 6. What is your preference and why? (Mac, PC, Linux, browsers, cell phone, PDA, other)<br /> 7. What makes you angry or passionate about technology?<br /> 8. Provide links to interesting technology events, expos, news, blogs, videos and articles.</p> <p>Keep in mind, you and I are not going to solve anything here. However, do include items of human interest where someone has made an impact through technology either for good or bad. </p> <p>Perhaps, Marina should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Price for contributing in a positive way, having created the HotForWords community. In the words of Alfred Noble; "The Peace Prize should be awarded to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations". </p> http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/cute-adorable-kitten-videos#post-9038 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:38:50 +0000 Greatest Potential 9038@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ <p>If you post &quot;Cute Adorable Kitten Videos&quot; from YouTube on this thread please follow these guidelines &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_arrow.gif&quot; title=&quot;:arrow:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>1. Video must have at least reached 1 million views </p> <p>2. Kittens not cats</p> <p>3. Adorable, Cute, Funny or all of the above </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmsV9R8FsDA&amp;feature=related"><img src="http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/xmsV9R8FsDA/default.jpg"></a></p> <p><strong><font color="black">スコティッシュ・フォールド Scottish Fold</strong></font> </p>