Pre veteran thread (2011)

[AttyPops]

It's interesting what people call "Sci-Fi" too......

 

[Seabrook]

Hi tibby and Sea......
...and see ya ladies

Hi Tom!

Nite Whis.

CUL Classy.... don't be too upset... it was still "mission accomplished" with those buttons/text things.

Hey Sea... What's your avi holding? I like the avi BTW, but I can't tell what she's holding and it's driving me nuts.

She is holding a see-thru umbrella, Atty.

G'nite Whis, CUL Classy.

 

[AttyPops]

I see (Sea) it now...... lol.

 

[Seabrook]

Yeah, sci fi can be confused with fantasy (elves, dwarfs, etc) at times unless a person is really into fantasy like I am. I read a lot of the huge Dragonlance series.

 

[tiburonfirst]

whoa...not something for me ! I think I'll go with a planet system....

you'll find the right thing for yourself, classy - plenty of options .....

I am gonna go elsewhere for a bit.....night Whis !

Night Classy...I have to make my rounds too...Goodnight all!!!

night, whis - later, classy

Nite Whis.

CUL Classy.... don't be too upset... it was still "mission accomplished" with those buttons/text things.

Hey Sea... What's your avi holding? I like the avi BTW, but I can't tell what she's holding and it's driving me nuts.

hiya, atty - it's a seethru umbrella i believe

 

[AttyPops]

Yeah. The wiki starts by discussing this:

Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible (or at least non-supernatural) content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities. Exploring the consequences of scientific innovations is one purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".[1]

Science fiction is largely based on writing rationally about alternative possibilities.[2] It is similar to, but differs from, fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation).

So.... although I enjoy Star Wars, I feel it barely qualifies, and would be soft sci-fi, since all that noise in space is a definite no-no. And the "Force" is kinda supernatural. OTOH... 2001 is a hallmark in scifi. So is Dune, although it stretches it some... it's not too bad.

 

[AttyPops]

P.S.

Oh, thanks tibs.................

 

[tiburonfirst]

lol - i just lost a post again - http400 - but since i type with one finger there'll be no repeat

 

[tiburonfirst]

P.S.

Oh, thanks tibs.................

you're welcome, atty - but i was too late as usual
wonder if i should consider keyboarding at our local higher education center

 

[Seabrook]

You could go to the library and pick up a typing text, Tib, if you don't feel like taking a class. Amazon's used book selections sometimes are only a penny a book - you just have to pay the 2.99 or 3.99 (forget which) P&H.

 

[Seabrook]

I had to go back and edit out the first sci fi image I posted - it upset me too much when I found from the link description the image was of a necromancer - yuk.

 

[AttyPops]

I only did a 'like' on the 2nd one anyway..... too many skulls in the 1st one.

 

[tiburonfirst]

You could go to the library and pick up a typing text, Tib, if you don't feel like taking a class. Amazon's used book selections sometimes are only a penny a book - you just have to pay the 2.99 or 3.99 (forget which) P&H.

you don't know how often my son tried, lol - he thought it is a disgrace. easy for him typing at 135wpm with a 99% accuracy

sea, atty - stop by scott's thread, i opened it early. my little bit of research only showed he loves his car and glv3
i can't even tell what car it is

 

[Seabrook]

Okay, I'm on my way - I have a coupla other places to check out too.

CUL dearios.

 

[classwife]

...peeking in...the current avi that Sea has is holding a parasol.....umbrella...

 

[AttyPops]

you don't know how often my son tried, lol - he thought it is a disgrace. easy for him typing at 135wpm with a 99% accuracy

I remember (decades ago) when I was in High School, and into computers, ... taking a typing class for that reason as well as general credit requirements..... and just hoping/praying there were some other guys in it so I wouldn't be the only one. lol. I think they are required now, or tested out of, or something. lol. Times... they do change.

 

[AttyPops]

Thanks Classy. Never would have guessed that

 

[classwife]

hey !! I missed a whole stinking page !

 

[tiburonfirst]

I remember (decades ago) when I was in High School, and into computers, ... taking a typing class for that reason as well as general credit requirements..... and just hoping/praying there were some other guys in it so I wouldn't be the only one. lol. I think they are required now, or tested out of, or something. lol. Times... they do change.

lol, atty - they call it keyboarding now and they all have to take it! naturally, at my time, i opted for shorthand and we all know what happened to that

 

[classwife]

I moved every 2 years...Typing 1 in High School...I was lost ! Seems everyone else had begining typing in Jr. High ! Had to drop that class !! Jeezzz they were all typing 75 wpm + and I was looking for the keys !

Bought a Gregg book and a ream of paper....taught myself !!