Shutdown Day

Candleman · Post by **Candleman** » 16 Mar 2007, 05:12

http://www.shutdownday.org

Zoombie · Post by **Zoombie** » 16 Mar 2007, 05:14

I can do that. Do that EASY. The trick is: Have...a...type...writer. And it dosn't say anything above movies and TV. I think it's preferable to play Computer than watch TV, cause at least you have to think with a computer.

So when is this again? the 24'th of march, eh. Sounds good

Neddie · Post by **Neddie** » 16 Mar 2007, 05:23

Done it, could do it again, but school calls.

Peet · Post by **Peet** » 16 Mar 2007, 05:28

I'd rather eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer, tbh

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » 16 Mar 2007, 07:38

as rust sprung from iron eats itself away when arisen, even so his own deeds lead the transgressor to states of woe.

Comp1337 · Post by **Comp1337** » 16 Mar 2007, 16:36

P3374H wrote:I'd rather eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer, tbh

+1

Relative · Post by **Relative** » 16 Mar 2007, 16:38

Comp1337 wrote:
P3374H wrote:I'd rather eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer, tbh
+1

+0.5

That glass might hurt...

KDR_11k · Post by **KDR_11k** » 16 Mar 2007, 17:02

Oh, another "let's all do random action X on day Y" day!

Pxtl · Post by **Pxtl** » 16 Mar 2007, 17:53

Relative wrote:
Comp1337 wrote:
P3374H wrote:I'd rather eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer, tbh
+1
+0.5

That glass might hurt...

+ π

Hell, it's hard enough to survive without the internet: http://www.wired.com/news/columns/0,725 ... wn_index_5

Day 2: Today went pretty well, except that at about noon I suddenly realized I didn't know all the lyrics to the theme song to The Facts of Life. I spent a few seconds casting about for my laptop before I remembered my plan. I was forced to spend the afternoon humming "There's a time you gotta go to show the crow you know the pro the slow plateau the FACTS OF LIFE!" This did not endear me to service workers and passersby.

Felix the Cat · Post by **Felix the Cat** » 16 Mar 2007, 18:05

I don't really see the reasoning behind this. Well, I do, but I don't agree with it - it's essentially Luddite - "life was so much better before invention X because it was simpler. Let's do away with invention X!"

On the contrary, I feel like my quality of life has gone up with my use of the Internet, rather than down. Why should I decline to access the vast database of facts and opinions that is the Internet? Why should I restrict myself to communicating only with those people that I have the good fortune (or misfortune, as the case may be) to be physically located near? Why should I demand that my news be delivered to me on sheets of paper, rather than in the form of environmentally-friendly bits and bytes?

rattle · Post by **rattle** » 16 Mar 2007, 18:16

P3374H wrote:I'd rather eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer, tbh :-)

I'd rather have peter eat broken glass than spend a day away from my computer!

Zoombie · Post by **Zoombie** » 16 Mar 2007, 20:03

It would be nice to spend a day without comptuers, just so that we can do things that are fun and NOT electronic. Like play Risk 2210 with my freinds and get stabbed in the back by Scott...again.

Pxtl · Post by **Pxtl** » 16 Mar 2007, 20:17

Zoombie wrote:It would be nice to spend a day without comptuers, just so that we can do things that are fun and NOT electronic. Like play Risk 2210 with my freinds and get stabbed in the back by Scott...again.

Risk 2210 FTW!

KDR_11k · Post by **KDR_11k** » 16 Mar 2007, 20:47

Puerto Rico > Risk.

Neddie · Post by **Neddie** » 16 Mar 2007, 21:47

KDR_11k wrote:Puerto Rico > Risk.

Puerto Rico can equal Risk.

Ishach · Post by **Ishach** » 16 Mar 2007, 22:27

a couple of years ago i lived on a farm with barely even phone lines for like 6 months that was lots of fun

(it wasnt)

Snipawolf · Post by **Snipawolf** » 16 Mar 2007, 22:33

Well, I've gone for three weeks without comps, cuz we had no electricity cuz of one helluva hurricane.. so, I refuse to partake, I'm too busy.

Lindir The Green · Post by **Lindir The Green** » 17 Mar 2007, 00:06

I *could* do it, and have done it many times (mostly against my will) but I choose not to, because it would inconvenience me.

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » 17 Mar 2007, 02:47

Felix the Cat wrote:I don't really see the reasoning behind this. Well, I do, but I don't agree with it - it's essentially Luddite - "life was so much better before invention X because it was simpler. Let's do away with invention X!"

On the contrary, I feel like my quality of life has gone up with my use of the Internet, rather than down. Why should I decline to access the vast database of facts and opinions that is the Internet? Why should I restrict myself to communicating only with those people that I have the good fortune (or misfortune, as the case may be) to be physically located near? Why should I demand that my news be delivered to me on sheets of paper, rather than in the form of environmentally-friendly bits and bytes?

Hey look at that, you hate people in the real world and prefer to spend your time listening to the opinions of jobless nerds on the internet. Yes indeed your quality of life has risen.

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » 17 Mar 2007, 02:48

Also, if this topic means that Daywalker needs to be shutdown, as in owned, then I vote yes.

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