The UnUsual Suspect Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I suspect it's "Technology Instruction Corporation", or Tic Camp. It's like a computer camp where they teach computers as well as sports and other activities. Similar to old fashion summer camps, but with technology added. Or I could be wrong, but my guess is our new wizard is probably beyond the lessons they teach there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 our new wizard is probably beyond the lessons they teach there. I agree with you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Guys, don't judge me :D It's the Technology of Information and Communication (we learn word, paint, notepad, etc) Unfortunately, I am spending most of my time on forums rather than listening my teacher (who, btw, is teaching me things I already know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Bad boy, Gandalf! You should be listening to your teacher... even if you already know the stuff that he's teaching (and/or if he's boring). You shouldn't be doing anything else when you're at school...(*tsk, tsk*) Bad boy! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I am sorry I disappointed you guys. I am not really a good boy. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Now, now, Young Gandalf, don't get all sad on us... You can still not be a "good boy", every now and then... Just make sure that you do it outside of school time... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UnUsual Suspect Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I am sorry I disappointed you guys. I am not really a good boy. :( Cassie's maternal instincts kicking in lol Don't take it personal. ps. I was somewhat of a rebel too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Now, now, Young Gandalf, don't get all sad on us... You can still not be a "good boy", every now and then... Just make sure that you do it outside of school time... ;) Yes mother. @UnUsual I never take anything personally :D Edited April 18, 2016 by GandalfTheWizard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Well... let's just say that when I was going to school, I had quite a few run-ins with boring/slow/thick teachers... (I was quite "lippy", according to them)... BUT... ...I survived all of that and, now that I'm older and (possibly) wiser, I can't stand it when a student doesn't pay attention to what I'm saying - then again, my classes aren't anywhere near boring, according to my students :D (PS - Never take anything that is said in these forums personally, at least from me ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Interesting fact: my english teacher isn't boring too. And it's a woman. We laugh a lot at her class and we do a lot of sarcastic jokes. I think funny non grammar nazi teachers are a rarity nowadays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 We laugh a lot at her class You make fun of her teaching methods? Or, do you mean that you laugh a lot in her class (you laugh with her)? I think funny non grammar nazi teachers are a rarity nowadays... You're going to have to explain this one to me... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) You make fun of her teaching methods? Or, do you mean that you laugh a lot in her class (you laugh with her)? We laugh a lot in her class with her. My grammar is very weird sometimes, I know... :D Do you know what a grammar nazi is? Edited April 20, 2016 by GandalfTheWizard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Uh-uh...but... now that I think about it, I suspect that it's someone that is always correcting everyone else's grammar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yes, something like that. A grammar addict. I refer to those boring teachers who always teach grammar and never do something more entertaining. Also, if you forget a rule or something, they'll send you to your seat, and you'll get an F or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Oh... I see. Well, when one teaches a language, they have to include the grammar - whether they like it or not . You could say that it's a necessary "evil" of teaching/learning. In my opinion, Grammar is the "heaviest" (read as 'hardest' and most tedious) part of a language to both teach and learn but, without its proper usage, the student cannot achieve an adecuate level of expression in said language. A teacher doesn't need to be boring and punish the student harshly, every time he forgets and/or makes a mistake (that just makes the student dislike learning). Correcting (in a non-agressive way), however, can have just the opposite effect, while keeping teacher and student in "better harmony" and with more longing to succeed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UnUsual Suspect Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Grammar Nazi: as defined by the Urban Dictionary. Grammar Nazi noun (pl. -s) 1. A person who uses proper grammar at all times, esp. online in emails,chatrooms, instant messages and webboard posts; a proponent of grammatical correctness. Often one who spells correctly as well. 2. a – A person who believes proper grammar (and spelling) should be used by everyone whenever possible. b – One who attempts to persuade or force others to use proper grammar and spelling. c – One who uses proper grammar and spelling to subtly mock or deride those who do not; an exhibitor of grammatical superiority. d – One who advocates linguistic clarity; an opponent of 1337-speak. e – One who corrects others' grammar; the spelling police. proper noun 3. A nickname, pseudonym or handle for a well-known grammar nazi (defs. 1 and 2) within a particular social circle, used to show either great respect or great contempt for his or her abilities. verb (transitive) 4. To correct the grammar of (a person's speech, a piece of writing, etc.); to edit for grammar and spelling; to proofread. 1. A grammar nazi knows the difference between "there," "their" and "they're." 2. Teh grammar nazis haev invadd r formu. 3. Grammar Nazi, help me with my English homework please. 4. He totally grammar nazied my article, replacing pronouns and rewriting clauses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UnUsual Suspect Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 ps. Although my grammar skills are barely passable, I have been called a grammar nazi many times because I think it's disrespectful to be lazy and not care if your poor grammar makes a post unreadable to someone who doesn't understand English. U no what I meen? Try translating that to another language literally and it won't make any sense at all. The respectful thing to write it would be "Do you know what I mean?" typos also foul up translators. We (forum staff) aren't Grammar nazis, but if someone obviously knows better but types nonsense because they think it's "cool", they won't be welcome here. Here in the lounge the rules are slackened, but in the support forum we expect everyone to do their best attempt, if they make an effort and it's still not legible we'll help correct them for the benefit of all reading the topics in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) @Cassie That's right!! You should have been my teacher from the moment I was born :3 Now it's a good thing I have a fumny english teacher. The problem is that she's pregnat. And, of course, obviously, it will soon have a baby and enter in the maternity leave. There are rumors which say that our next teacher is going to be a shrew. :( Edited April 22, 2016 by GandalfTheWizard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yeey. I just bought a TP-Link external USB antenna, and now I can steal my neighbor's internet. Free of charge :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 And, of course, obviously, she will soon have a baby and enter in the maternity leave. :rolleyes: There are rumors which say that our next teacher is going to be a shrew. Well... I guess that it beats being a troll... :unsure: now I can "borrow / share" my neighbor's internet. Free of charge :rolleyes:(*cough, cough*)...Little delinquent... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UnUsual Suspect Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I had a friend who wanted to know why her new laptop's wireless internet didn't work at her house, but works fine at her friends... turned out they had a neighbor who didn't secure their wifi lol she connected without even knowing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I don't know... Why buy internet when you can get it for free from like.. 4 available routers? :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Lucky you!... Around here, everybody secures their connection immediately... As a matter of fact, the principal ISP configures all routers to be secured (by default) before they're shipped out to customers. I don't think that it's so much because they fear for your connection, as the fact that they want to ensure that everyone pays them for any usage to the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandalfTheWizard Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I don't think that it's so much because they fear for your connection, as the fact that they want to ensure that everyone pays them for any usage to the Internet. So, in the end, it's all about money.. :( Edited April 25, 2016 by GandalfTheWizard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yeah... unfortunately, it is. :( In Spain, Telefónica (now, re-named Movistar) has basically had a monopoly since the early 20th century... Now, the other "competitors" have to rent its pre-existing landlines (cables and such), because they haven't got any of their own. All in all, it's just one large oligopoly, with Telefónica at the lead. It offers one of the worst and most expensive services in all of Europe. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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