I am sincerely concerned

Supervisor · Post by **Supervisor** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 4:02 am

Mine is because I've been a NY Giants football fan forever. They're know as the Gmen.

Alby · Post by **Alby** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 4:05 am

Dont sweat it Dude, we've all had our bad days, with less than polite posts Im sure. the matrix staff included.
Take the first three letters of my last name "ALB" add a "Y".
hence My nickname, pretty simple huh? LIKE ME!!!!!!!!!

Cirrus · Post by **Cirrus** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 4:05 am

Long time ago I needed a nick to play a game (can't even remember what is was). I saw a Cirrus Logic graphics adapter box on my table and there it was.

chief · Post by **chief** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 5:27 am

Well my nick (Chief) came natural....its what I was called for quite a while in Uncle Sams War Canoe Club...since they gave it to me for life (a former lifer) I just kept it. Besides the pay is good. For some of you who want some nicks for GI's try "wrap leg", "Dough boy", why you might even use Beetle Baily or Otto......

Please don't flame me for the last bit, its meant in fun. In reply to the gentleman who said us yanks gave you the word 'ain't', didn't you give us the expression/word 'eh' ......eh ?

Rick Borovec · Post by **Rick Borovec** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:06 am

I always thought it would be fun to use the nickname "Private Parts" or "Major Pain" but in the end the first four letters of my last name will have to do. Another good one would be "General Nuisance". Feel free to use these anyone.
Boro:D

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:23 am

Well, there is always "Colonel of the Urinal" but I doubt anyone would want that as a nick. Whatever happened to "grunt" and "ground pounder" as terms for an infantryman?

The term I never see anymore and haven't for many years is "dogface" which I think comes from the American Indian - isn't it Bill Mauldin's "Up Front" where the term is used, often shortened merely to "doggie"?

(I grew uip with that book and loved it - especially the cartoon where the old cavalry Sgt. has run a Jeep into the ditch, broken the axle and is about to shoot it in the hood with his .45 - his eyes covered, natch.)

Heck, I just learned today what nOOb means.

Bing

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 7:34 am

Originally posted by Bing

Heck, I just learned today what nOOb means.

Bing

Uh oh...somebody saw Bing in half and count the rings

Les_the_Sarge_9_1 · Post by **Les_the_Sarge_9_1** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 9:55 am

I have a wonderful hardcover copy of Bill Maudlins book Up Front as well as a copy of the movie by the same name of his book.

Damn shame that the average civilian won't understand the jokes, but the beauty is that it makes sense to a soldier regardless of nation or time period.

Anyone that hasnt read the book, hey why not dang it! Its required reading.

Possum · Post by **Possum** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 10:24 am

Many years ago...
In a place far away...
I was a stores manager in a large mining equipment
workshop. One day one of the fitters called me Possum, and it stuck.
The reason?
I'm Shy, and harmless looking, untill someone entered my store without permission, whereapon I'd (figeratively) bite them. (Just like any small furry animal would do if cornered in it's burrow.)
I'm also very curious and and have a warped/cheeky sense of humor.... Just like an Australian Ring tailed Possum....
I've been known to many people in real life, as Possum now for about 18 years.
So when it came time to select a handle, Possum it was.

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 10:28 am

Originally posted by tracer

Uh oh...somebody saw Bing in half and count the rings

Aw come on Tracer, I'm not that old and not that out of it. The kids make up their own language and expect us to instantly understand their jargon. When our beautiful language becomes mangled in this fashion, it is difficult for me to cope with same.

Sort of like ... do you know the difference between horse manure and lemons?

Bing

NaKATPase · Post by **NaKATPase** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 11:05 am

I found a decent primer for l337-5p34k
(That's literally 'LEET-SPEAK)

http://www.dur.ac.uk/~d90w9e/l337463.htm

Rather well done analysis actually...

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 12:08 pm

I will respectfully refrain. I like our language just the way it is - and wish people would not keep trying to make something out of it that it is not. To each his own - whatever cranks your engine.

Do I doubt correctly this sort of misuse of the language would be accepted in the business world - when communicating with adults, that is?

Welcome to the brave new - verbally challenged - world.

Bing

Les_the_Sarge_9_1 · Post by **Les_the_Sarge_9_1** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 5:35 pm

Regarding Leet speak

Nah I have been married 15 years. Leet speak is petty and minor as compared to he said she said.

With leet speak an error in interpretation doesnt have you sitting alone glassy eyed abusing yourself sucessfully and saying "it doesnt really matter, this is ok".

Antonius · Post by **Antonius** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:36 pm

Originally posted by Les the Sarge 9-1
Regarding Leet speak

Nah I have been married 15 years. Leet speak is petty and minor as compared to he said she said.

With leet speak an error in interpretation doesnt have you sitting alone glassy eyed abusing yourself sucessfully and saying "it doesnt really matter, this is ok".

I would hate to miss an opportunity to improve my understanding of English. Would you please expalin what "leet speak" is or means ?

And if you wonder who's hiding behind "Antonius", it's just me, i.e. Daniel Gösta Antonius Bottemanne, who at long last has found a use for his peculiar 3rd name.

robot · Post by **robot** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:45 pm

In 51 in korea after a very long and bitter dog fight. My buddy God Rest His Soul Turned to me and said Dam dont you blink,spit, scream or somethin. that dern bar was jumpin. You looked like a robot. Got around to some others kind of stuck.

Penetrator · Post by **Penetrator** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:58 pm

Getting past that nickname thingy, which I don't think was the point of this thread, I have found most people on the SPWAW forum to be polite, easygoing, and focused on objective game/war issues. Of course, there have been exceptions. Some other Matrix forums that I sometimes visit (as a sort of self torture I guess) contain a very unhealthy mix of rancorous, offensive and mentally underdeveloped individuals (but a few sound minds also). Based on that I can relate to what drove you off those other forums. But I think we are lucky for the SPWAW forum. As Ford Fairlane said, it is an island of reality in an ocean of diarrhea.

Charles2222 · Post by **Charles2222** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 7:18 pm

Les:

The US a nation that gave us the word "ain't". Just what is "ain't" a contraction of anyway?

Here's a wild guess. I was thinking that it was a contraction for 'aren't;, then I wondered why it wouldn't be one for 'isn't', and, well, I'm probably wrong but it fits in real well don't it? It's a combination of both 'aren't' and 'isn't' (the 'a' for aren't, the 'i' for isn't). Perhaps it started when people couldn't make up their minds when either 'isn't' or 'aren't' were approprate. Would be wild if I were correct, wouldn't it?

challenge · Post by **challenge** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 8:12 pm

Taking it from the bottom...

Ain't is a contraction for: am not, are not, is not, ; have not, has not; do not, does not, did not. At least I've seen it used in all those instances. It is informal, and originated in Britain, not the US. Ain't was used in Colonial times. (1778 was when it was added to the dictionary.)

Leet Speak is no different than any other form of slang language. It the 60s the hippies had their own venacular, in the 70s -- well we ain't quite sure what they did then. The only languages that do not develop and change in word usage are dead languages (like Latin) and French where the National Language Committee convenes periodically to add "official" new words to counter phrases such as "Le disk drive." If your language is stagnant, how long before the culture follows suit.

My handle comes from some friends who gave it to me when I was street skating in Houston as a means of daily transportation. The figured the play on my last name (Dare) was quite descriptive of my attitude, personality and what it was like dealing with me. :rolleyes: (I don't get the last part, but that's what they said.)

Lastly, (or firstly in the original order) I agree that the people on this site, even when dumping on you, tend to be polite, and friendly. It makes for better discussion and info exchage. I tend to avoid forums where the people just want to flame each other and call it conversation.

Oh, and I like this new format.

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 8:43 pm

Daniel Gösta Antonius Bottemanne - that is a wonderful name, I like it better than my own, could I borrow it for a time, I promise to bring it home with a full tank - oops.

Seriously, one does not see resounding names such as yours anymore, congratulations to your parents.

Bing

ruxius · Post by **ruxius** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 9:09 pm

Very few exceptions here ..for the most only Excellent people...
A very nice forum this one !
I think I am very lucky to have found here such a plenty of honest friendly humbly nice people !
It has been a lot I am surfing here..I can remember just two or three topics (no more ) where some boring people was criticing the game without constructive purposes...how do you say "whining " all the time...

I am very unhappy I can not speak english enough to understand all the meanings of many posts...I can only translate grammatic but some inner meanings and humorism is prevented to me..
what a pity !
On the other hand I hope people can enjoy my MANGLING Ruxius
you know, Les ?

About my nick it was choosen the first day I decided to join the forum with a sort of ceremony..

since I am a fun of the town where I was born (and I was born in Rome ), Ruxius is the ancient latin translation of my surname that in italian is "Russo".

I am sincerely concerned

nicks

gave to me