The Bridge

fbueckert

8:05 PM

Gooooood foooooood.

spugsley

THINGS ARE HAPPENING

StrixVaria

@spugsley What things?

spugsley

job things

@fbueckert remember my crazy boss?

fbueckert

@spugsley The one who wanted you to do everything, and work for a pittance?

spugsley

well I woke up to a very thorough apology and many many words about how unprofessional and ridiculous she was.

Lazers

8:10 PM

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Q: At what times can I visit Dr Shrunk?

I know I can visit the nightclub starting at 8pm. But if I'm trying to learn emotions, at what time should I show up to catch Dr Shrunk setting up? I've tried absurdly early (before I go to work, at 8am) and he's not there, so I know it's not "anytime the club isn't open".

animal-crossing-new-leaf

spugsley

and

a job offer.

not an internship

like. A job.

I told her I had to think about it.

because of her craziness

Michael Dunfield

@spugsley Is it a decent offer?

fbueckert

@spugsley Is she offering you decent pay?

OrigamiRobot

@StrixVaria is disappointed because he thought it was about your story. :P

StrixVaria

@OrigamiRobot Did she talk to you about it at all?

spugsley

8:11 PM

@fbueckert Yes. Very decent.

OrigamiRobot

@StrixVaria Nothing specific :(

fbueckert

@spugsley I don't know how it works in the US; is there some sort of probation period, where you don't have to give notice if you decide to leave?

spugsley

@OrigamiRobot :p I have been working on it

@fbueckert not really. In NC especially the employer has the upper hand

OrigamiRobot

@fbueckert You never have to give notice.

spugsley

but the offer works out to like 20 bucks an hour. More for out of town weddings and more than 12 hours

StrixVaria

8:13 PM

@fbueckert I'm pretty sure you never have to give notice.

fbueckert

@OrigamiRobot Well, no. But it's usually polite to do so. Especially for career jobs.

StrixVaria

The reason you give notice is so that you don't burn bridges when you leave.

spugsley

@StrixVaria yes

OrigamiRobot

Yes

fbueckert

@spugsley Is she guaranteeing a certain number of hours?

OrigamiRobot

8:13 PM

But, in NC, you can be fired for any reason.

spugsley

@fbueckert no because it goes with whatever her wedding schedule is.

Kevin van der Velden

@StrixVaria in most country's the contract specifies both parties have to give notice. In my current job for example I have 2 to give 2 months notice, and they have to give me 4 months notice.

OrigamiRobot

So the employer does still have the upper hand.

spugsley

which I'll have in advance

fbueckert

@spugsley Then it depends on how sincere you think she's being.

And before you say yes, get it in writing.

THAT, you can take to the bank.

StrixVaria

8:15 PM

At-will employment

At-will employment is a term used in US labor law for contractual relationships where an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason, or "just cause", and without warning. When an employee is acknowledged as being hired "at will", courts deny the employee any claim for loss resulting from the dismissal. The rule is justified by its proponents on the basis that an employee may be similarly entitled to leave his or her job without reason or warning. In contrast, the practice is seen as unjust by those who view the employment relationship as characterised by inequality of bargaini...

spugsley

@fbueckert that's the key. But nothing says I can't leave again if she's still insane

StrixVaria

I believe originally it was a way to counter indentured servitude, which was a big problem in the US back in the day.

spugsley

I think she figured out that NO ONE in their right mind would work under the conditions that she set forth

Kevin van der Velden

@StrixVaria I said most countries =p I know america is fucked up ^^

spugsley

and she misses me now

fbueckert

8:15 PM

@spugsley But if you get it in writing, you have everything you need to protect yourself.

Shiester

I've decided what my next ripoff product will be. It's gonna be based off of something big, something popular, something that has followers both young and old alike: Amatuer Radio. My imitation will surpass it too, because we want the CoD audience. So, fellow Bridge visitors, I would like to propose the idea of "Immature Radio", the world's first gag, LOL, meme-ridden cesspool of a radio station that will get all the kids and grownups alike interested in it.

Kevin van der Velden

I was just replying to the never give notice bit :)

StrixVaria

@KevinvanderVelden For me to have to give my employer 2 months notice, and continue to work there for 2 months even if the situation is hostile, that sounds fucked up to me.

spugsley

@fbueckert truth. There will definitely be a very very very thorough contract

fbueckert

And burn her reputation to the ground in the process, if you feel so inclined.

@spugsley And, I'd recommend pushing it at least a little bit.

She won't value you as much if you just say yes.

spugsley

8:16 PM

@fbueckert right. There will be some negotiation

I haven't even given her an answer yet

fbueckert

@spugsley Good. You've got the basics covered, then.

spugsley

the ball is in my court. I'm pretty sure I have the upper hand atm

Kevin van der Velden

@StrixVaria protection for both sides, we do have a probationary period at which either party can quit at any time. But the hostile situations are the minority I believe.

OrigamiRobot

@Shiester Isn't this any radio talk show?

fbueckert

Maybe do a bit of research; see what employees in your line of work are paid.

Shiester

8:18 PM

@OrigamiRobot not exactly, because I'm going for a different angle. It'll basically be 4chan if 4chan was a radio show.

Michael Dunfield

fbueckert

@StrixVaria Here in Manitoba, the first three months are usually probation; either side can terminate the agreement with no reason.

Michael Dunfield

I weep.

spugsley

@fbueckert hopefully I can find some numbers. I'm still not really as experienced as most other people doing stuff like this

OrigamiRobot

1 min ago, by OrigamiRobot

@Shiester Isn't this any radio talk show?

fbueckert

8:18 PM

@spugsley And don't be afraid to inflate the numbers a bit. You're the only one who's going to look out for you.

Shiester

@OrigamiRobot D:

Michael Dunfield

CC @BenBrocka

Kevin van der Velden

@MichaelDunfield what the fuck o.o, well there's a pretty good reason for the 24 hour return policy on most appstores.

Shiester

@MichaelDunfield That can't be real.

fbueckert

Call it, "Mental instability tolerance", or somesuch.

Michael Dunfield

8:19 PM

@Shiester It's gameloft, I wouldn't put it past them.

Shiester

@MichaelDunfield oh god, i just noticed the logo in the upper right.

Michael Dunfield

@Shiester Yeah

wat

> great for kids and elevator enthusiasts

FEichinger

> Great for kids

Ben Brocka

@MichaelDunfield Ouch

Shiester

@MichaelDunfield is that like the Garry's Mod elevator with actual random interesting stuff and random crap on different floors?

Ben Brocka

8:20 PM

@KevinvanderVelden 15 minutes on Google Play :(

fbueckert

@spugsley And after you get the contract, signed and all, keep VERY close track of your hours. And insist that she sign off on them.

If she doesn't pay you what she promised, you have everything you need to take her to the cleaners.

Shiester

@MichaelDunfield "Highly detailed graphics" >those textures

Kevin van der Velden

@BenBrocka o.o that's crap.

Shiester

what the hell that has a 99 cent purchase tag on it too

Ben Brocka

@KevinvanderVelden yeah used to be 24 hours. Not sure why they changed it, since you only get one return per app

Michael Dunfield

8:23 PM

Elevator Simulator 3D is rated 4.5/5 on Google Play

> My old phone couldn't run this so I had to get a new one and it was well worth the $300 investment.

Hahahahahahahahaha

> I called in sick from work to play this game today, which is a little weird when you consider my work has a real elevator in it.

> Groundbreaking. Good for those without access to elevators.

Shiester

clearly paid testamonials.

i would pass on this game until the DLC is launched at least.

Michael Dunfield

It's probably joke reviews from people who have never played it.

Like the Audioquest K2 Terminated Speaker Cable on Amazon

amazon.com/AudioQuest-K2-Terminated-Speaker-Cable/dp/B000J36XR2

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> My cats chewed on this cable and now they can both speak. One of them is gay and the other wants to kill me. I would have rather not known.

Shiester

already googled it out of curiousity, holy crap

Michael Dunfield

The reviews are amazing.

Jason Berkan

It saddens me that it takes 25MB to build an elevator simulator.

Michael Dunfield

8:28 PM

Indie Rush Bundle

Shiester

what the hell why is it fourteen thousand dollars

Michael Dunfield

@Shiester That's why the reviews are so crazy.

I liked the one where the guy said it was full of cocaine.

Ben Brocka

> Best Elevator Sim since SimTower. Star out of star stars.

Sim tower will always be the best elevator sim

Michael Dunfield

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Ben Brocka

> “Thanks to the AudioQuest K2 Terminated speaker cables, I have become the DEVOURER OF WORLDS! ”
Dana Holly Leising | 51 reviewers made a similar statement

@JasonBerkan textures and 3D graphics, 25MB isn't that excessive

Michael Dunfield

8:33 PM

We live underground. We speak with our hands. We wear the earplugs all our lives.

PLEASE! You must listen! We cannot maintain the link for long... I will type as fast as I can.

DO NOT USE THE CABLES!

Shiester

thanks for that crazy link michael, now i've got exactly what I need to not get any work done and get paid for it.

Michael Dunfield

@Shiester Any time. :P

Shiester

" I carefully wove the fibers of this cable through the fabric of my prized 3 wolf moon shirt, taking precautions to not undo the mystic spell craft that winds through each inch of sheer magic " i lost it.

Michael Dunfield

@Shiester I remember that one

If you are building a 2000:1 working prototype of a badger brain in a storage unit in the desert, this is definitely what you want as a synaptic analogue. Plain old aquarium tubing will work for chemical signals, but for electrical impulses you want a FAST, ACCURATE conductor. WIre clothing hangars WILL NOT WORK!

While the K2 may put you over budget, you'll be glad you spent the extra money once your project begins exhibiting the tenacity you need for Phase 2. Once you get that baby mounted into semi trailer and finalize the navigation and weapons interfaces, I'm thinking you'll recoup you…

One of my life goals is to write a review for those

RedRiderX

Michael Dunfield

8:38 PM

@RedRiderX Oh man is that in there somewhere

RedRiderX

> These cables are very powerful. I get clean sound out of my blu ray player, my stereo, and I can control also God's fury.

@MichaelDunfield Customer submitted images.

Michael Dunfield

> Don't hesitate to buy these because I swear, not only can I hear every syllable clearly, as an added bonus, the AudiQuest people include a secret code so I can talk directly to god!

Shiester

These cables saved me from having to explain to my boss what I was looking at.

fbueckert

@RedRiderX Probably joking.

Michael Dunfield

@RedRiderX This is a thing?

@fbueckert You obviously didn't see the link.

> These cables are worth at least twice the price, $13,000 is an absolute STEAL. I have paid more for Asian school girl escorts in Vegas and received less pleasure than these cables can provide.

hahahahaha

RedRiderX

8:42 PM

@MichaelDunfield Hey that should one-box, shouldn't it?

Michael Dunfield

@RedRiderX I dunno, it did the loading thing, but then it didn't onebox

> I used these cables along with a solid gold adapter to connect my Gameboy Pocket to my TV so I could have bigger speakers and they work okay

lolol

RedRiderX

Ergh.

That should one-box.

Michael Dunfield

PROS:

1. Can be used to restart a human heart using only a car battery.
2. Creates inter dimensional portals of surprising stability.
3. Will mesmerize and subdue two-headed serpents.
4. Very slimming when worn as a belt.

CONS

1. Portals operate in both directions and instructions for their safe usage AND CLOSURE are not included. Experience in our community suggests this is a serious oversight and may pose significant product liability issues for the manufacturer.

2. While I have been reasonably satisfied with the product's performance, I was disappointed to learn that all of its funct…

HAHAHAHAHAH

That last one... amazing

@RedRiderX Obviously stackchat can't handle the Audioquest K2 Terminated Speaker Cable

RedRiderX

For those who might not be able to see Amazon, or GnomeSlice, for some reason.

fbueckert

@RedRiderX Ah, Audioquest.

Selling copper wire for stupid prices.

Michael Dunfield

8:46 PM

> Anyway, overall, the product is really a fine example of craftsmanship. I've not even plugged them into a sound system yet, as I have them firmly wrapped around my testicles at the moment in an effort to keep my own sperm from impregnating my brain and taking over my mind.

Kevin van der Velden

@fbueckert well with the way copper prices are going... in just 4 or 5 quintillion years it'll be worth it!

RedRiderX

@RedRiderX Dang, my cursor was in the shot.

fbueckert

@KevinvanderVelden Better invest now!

Michael Dunfield

> When you're fleeing a couple of star destroyers with a broken hyperdrive, you will be glad your R2 unit has some AudioQuest K2 cables. wow. Chewie, get me the hydrospanners.

@RedRiderX MS Paint

fbueckert

That's a...0.00000000001% rate of return on your investment!

Michael Dunfield

8:47 PM

> It has come to me, the AudioQuest K2 terminated speaker cable. It shall be an heirloom of my family. All that should follow in my bloodline shall be bound to its fate for I will risk no hurt to the cable. It is precious to me, though I buy it with an $8,450 loan. The markings upon the insulation begin to fade. The writing, which at first was as clear as red flame, has all but disappeared; a secret now that only fire can tell.

Okay I'd better stop.

Kevin van der Velden

@fbueckert but hey! At least you've survived the heat death of the universe

Michael Dunfield

> If you could just let me know one thing...has everything else changed, or just me? When I plugged the cables in I was no different than you, am I different now? Or I have stayed the same and everything else has changed? Tell me...do the children still laugh? Is the grass still green, or is it really, as I now see, made of pure amethyst?

I miss the smell of the rain

I don't recognize that one.

<3

fbueckert

@KevinvanderVelden Assuming that the wires survive entropy that long.

The copper might. The rest...probably not.

Kevin van der Velden

@fbueckert of course it will, it's a AudioQuest K2 cable!

fbueckert

@KevinvanderVelden If anything, that makes me think it'll die sooner.

Michael Dunfield

8:51 PM

> I caught a whale with them. Measured 73 feet, I think it's a Humpback or a Blue. It took seventeen pairs which was pretty pricey but I can easily recover that selling my whale on the Japanese black market. One of the cables was chafed down to the bare wire, probably on a barnacle, but they held together and the cables still function as intended. I'm listening to Danzig with them right now as I gut this beast.

These are amazing

RedRiderX

@MichaelDunfield That looks like an amazingly well put together trailer for what looks like an amazingly mediocre ios game.

Michael Dunfield

amazon.com/review/R3RKQO9D8KQS7/…

@RedRiderX Yeah, I know. It's not really a trailer, it's more like a short film that goes along with it

Lazers

-2

Q: Bonus Points League Play in BO2

1- What is "Bonus points Remaining : 1600" ? Thanks in advance

call-of-duty-black-ops-2

-1

Q: League Rank Black Ops 2

I see some people get their league play rank on career overview. Why I can't ? Is it because I'm in Iron Division Thanks in advance

call-of-duty-black-ops-2

RedRiderX

@MichaelDunfield These people have been listening to Welcome to Nigh Vale.

Michael Dunfield

@RedRiderX This one is from before night vale existed I think

I remember that one

RedRiderX

8:56 PM

@MichaelDunfield It seems that a lot of them are. Still, it's a very similar tone.

Michael Dunfield

This is a new one too I think amazon.com/review/R34F75OAW209OD/…

Or maybe I just haven't seen it before

@RedRiderX Yeah

Ben Brocka

so pretty kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/…

@BenBrocka Do want

Disney made a microphone that transmits sound through your finger for some reason

Brian

9:25 PM

On hold questions don't dissappear from SE eventually do they?

James

@BenBrocka Stop linking the updates and link to the project directly :P every time I click one of your links I go 'WTF why isnt this telling me what this is and instead focusing on an artist!?' :P

RedRiderX

@MichaelDunfield "I can feel the music in my bones..."

Jason Berkan

@Brian They are supposed to.

James

@Brian They do after a few days.. its just a new wording over the 'Closed' state they had before

Ben Brocka

@James Because it's about the update

James

9:27 PM

@BenBrocka Oh, well someone already posted that then :D

RedRiderX

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It's so awful it's wonderful.

Brian

Do vtc'ers get a notification when a comment is added to the question thats on hold?

OrigamiRobot

@Brian Nope

Brian

So really the only way to discuss reasons for closing is chat or meta?

fbueckert

@Brian Yup

Brian

9:37 PM

Oh well looks like my laziness is going to win out on trying to save a question on hold. Just so I can say I made an effort, I think this question/answer is somewhat common and may be useful even if it is slightly broad(and no this is not just because i provided the answer)
http://gaming.stackexchange.com/q/130583/18146

Lazers

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Q: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Unwanted visitor

In Animal Crossing:New Leaf, a character has been hanging out in the shopping district a few days. She has never lived here, there is no campsite available and she is not a specialty character. Will she ever leave?

animal-crossing-new-leaf

Fluttershy

Two-ish hours to go! Maybe three-ish!

Coronus

@Fluttershy Do you still have feet?

Fluttershy

9:53 PM

@Coronus Currently. I'm looking into automail feet though. Hopefully the technology is there.

Brant

10:16 PM

@Brian Once a closed question gets a reopen vote it goes into a review queue, though.

fbueckert

@Brant Or an edit.

Brant

Oh yeah, or that.

OrigamiRobot

@RonanForman @Yuki Payday!

also @Sterno

Ronan Forman

@OrigamiRobot Maybe in a bit.

Lazers

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Q: Where is the button press sound file for Minecraft?

I am making a Slender Map + Resource Pack for Minecraft, and I need to change the click button sound (Stone Button, not GUI button) in the resource pack to the pick up note sound from Slender, but I don't know where the sound file is for pushing a button.

minecraft

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Q: Diablo 2: Do new playthroughs require new characters?

I've never played Diablo 2 before. If I beat the game and then restart on a harder difficulty, will I be reusing the character from my first round through the game or making a new one? Thanks!

diablo-2 diablo

James

10:41 PM

@RonanForman ooo?

Yuki

@OrigamiRobot In class, sorry.

Lazers

11:10 PM

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Q: How to move in Minecraft

I live in a crappy area with no cows, sheep, villages, or anything else particularly useful. Problem is, I've been based there for a while. I have two houses (one with a mine shaft underneath it) and have chests filled with precious items. In addition, I have no idea where I'm planning on going. ...

minecraft

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Q: My mods don't work..?

I've been in the Minecraft 'business' and every thing was alright until none of my mods are working. I have Mc Patcher and I patch everything, and everything is okay until I go to play Minecraft and it doesn't work. What should I do?

minecraft

Sterno

@OrigamiRobot I just put my daughter to bed, but the unit on the other side of the wall is pounding on it doing construction or something, so I probably won't be able to play for an hour or two until she actually falls asleep.

Otherwise I'd just have to afk every 10 min, which would be annoying

Wipqozn

@Sterno don't worry, I'm too cool for kids and will join them instead.

Sterno

My urge to murder my neighbors rises nightly.

Wipqozn

@RonanForman I can hear you guys through my headset. This is weird.

Sterno

I need to pick up some ghost skills

And I found out I can already do 4 pagers and dominate one guard

user43095

11:29 PM

If YoungGuilo gets to 5k before me I will delete my account.

Michael Dunfield

@JeffreyLin Don't say that.

Then you look like an idiot when it doesn't happen

I did that

Okay everyone, I changed my name a while ago but I started acting dumb again. I'm going to stop. Just forget I was ever GnomeSlice okay?

Coronus

@MichaelDunfield I miss @GnomeSlice.

Michael Dunfield

I'm serious this time. I had another bad day in here today and I don't want it to happen again. I'm going to try harder.

I want you guys to like me.

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@Coronus I miss the name, but I hate my reputation on StackExchange.

I still managed to piss some people off today, and I feel really bad.

Lazers

11:53 PM

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Q: Why won't zombie villager kid take the golden apple?

I succesfully transformed a zombie villager kid into normal kid. However, sunce my first success, any further attempts fail. What I do: with an armor on (or with care) I make a zombie kid follow me to a safe place, where I splash it with potion. When I (try to) give it an apple. If I succeded, c...

minecraft

Yuki

@MichaelDunfield It's okay. You're trying. It takes time to change bad habits, but you can do it if you keep working at it.

Which you are, which is good.

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