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"Missing" roadgeeks - where are they?

Started by getemngo, April 05, 2014, 01:09:05 AM

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404inthe404

Quote from: hbelkins on April 06, 2014, 04:18:42 PM
I know Jason Pawlowski (I think I spelled that right) has tried to join numerous times but has never been successful. To me, he's certainly less offensive than a few I could name but won't.

I'm here I just post very, very infrequently. Last time I logged in I guess was March or something.


Alps

Quote from: 404inthe404 on September 23, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 06, 2014, 04:18:42 PM
I know Jason Pawlowski (I think I spelled that right) has tried to join numerous times but has never been successful. To me, he's certainly less offensive than a few I could name but won't.

I'm here I just post very, very infrequently. Last time I logged in I guess was March or something.
Guess you're no longer missing, Jason.

mrpablue

Quote from: hbelkins on April 08, 2014, 06:13:47 PM
I know blawp and Ethanman are banished, but I figured the only one with a permanent ban was V'ger.
I've wondered what happened to V'ger. He seemed to be fairly active back in the day and his contributions seemed valid and helpful.

(Sorry to bump 3.5 years - although I've bumped a thread 9 years by mistake. Is that a newbie thing I should stop doing?)

formulanone

Quote from: mrpablue on May 21, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 08, 2014, 06:13:47 PM
I know blawp and Ethanman are banished, but I figured the only one with a permanent ban was V'ger.
I've wondered what happened to V'ger. He seemed to be fairly active back in the day and his contributions seemed valid and helpful.

He wrested control of the forum, banned the owners, admins, and moderators, and therefore became persona non grata.

Scott5114

Quote from: mrpablue on May 21, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
(Sorry to bump 3.5 years - although I've bumped a thread 9 years by mistake. Is that a newbie thing I should stop doing?)

Generally, yes, bumps should be avoided:
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signalman

Quote from: mrpablue on May 21, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
(Sorry to bump 3.5 years - although I've bumped a thread 9 years by mistake. Is that a newbie thing I should stop doing?)

This is generally frowned upon.  Most, if not all established members would prefer that you spent some time reading and researching on your own.  If all else fails, I'd suggest sending a PM to a senior member who's been here a long time and likely knows the ropes.  For example, I've been a member here for 9 years (only a little less than this forum has existed).  While my post count isn't all that high, I do read nearly everything and have spent a good amount of time researching and putting 2 and 2 together.  I'd be happy to help you if I can.  If I don't know or don't want to speak on a particular subject, I'll let you know.  I'd be happy to help you, but please don't hit me with a ton of questions.  Remember, try to help yourself first.  Otherwise, feel free to ask; just acknowledge and understand that we all have lives away from the forum and it may take a little time for one to respond.

US71

Quote from: formulanone on May 21, 2018, 05:11:09 AM
Quote from: mrpablue on May 21, 2018, 12:29:01 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 08, 2014, 06:13:47 PM
I know blawp and Ethanman are banished, but I figured the only one with a permanent ban was V'ger.
I've wondered what happened to V'ger. He seemed to be fairly active back in the day and his contributions seemed valid and helpful.

He wrested control of the forum, banned the owners, admins, and moderators, and therefore became persona non grata.

Marf is also on permanent hiatus, as are his sock puppets.
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I was known as "Grover" on MTR, before picking up the entomological name I use now.

Used to think of Sesame Street's Grover character every time we drove by the Grover Cleveland service plaza on the NJTP.

Beltway

Quote from: lepidopteran on May 22, 2018, 12:26:41 AM
I was known as "Grover" on MTR, before picking up the entomological name I use now.

Who was "A Hungry Crocodile" on MTR?
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kphoger

Quote from: Beltway on May 23, 2018, 10:46:31 PM
Who was "A Hungry Crocodile" on MTR?

Sounds like a strange Jeopardy question.
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Male pronouns, please.

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Quote from: kphoger on May 24, 2018, 12:38:46 PM
Quote from: Beltway on May 23, 2018, 10:46:31 PM
Who was "A Hungry Crocodile" on MTR?
Sounds like a strange Jeopardy question.

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http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/meanctr.pdf

Check out this link for a census map showing how the population center
of the country has moved steadily westward. It appears to be picking
up speed. It looks like it's left I-64 and is on I-70 (well, not
really).

If you don't have Adobe, you won't be able to see this.
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Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5



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