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[jwhouk]

I'm serious about the random letter dropping. Come ON people. Do some editing before you press the "send" button on your smartphone app, okay?

[Zingoleb]

no

[Zingoleb]

[mtmerrick]

Is it weird that once I decide someone is attractive, I want to smell them?

Nah, it just makes you Terezi.

I'm serious about the random letter dropping. Come ON people. Do some editing before you press the "send" button on your smartphone app, okay?

my smartphone is INCAPABLE of dropping letters.

[Loki]

Mine, on the other hand, is incapable of editing text.
...
Okay, I was being hyperbolic. But seriously, if you want to edit text in a browser input field, your options are:

* press backspace until you get to the point where you made the mistake, then retype everything between the mistake and the place you started backspacing
* push you screen until the text cursor is roughly in the place you want to edit
* copy whole text into the Memo application and edit it there
* edit text on PC later

[mtmerrick]

What's wrong with the second one? That's how mine works - tap where you want to move the cursor to, if it's not placed perfectly drag it where it needs to go. Edit just like you would on a PC.

[Loki]

The problem is that the cursor won't go where I want it to; AND it sometimes becomes invisible after I have dragged it, until I start typing again. But that in turn means I don't know where I start typing; sometimes, I am typing off-screen.

I think this describes my problems very well:

[Masterpiece]

I must say that the text box here is behaving differently than any others I've used before. It doesn't behave very well with touch that is.

[mtmerrick]

dude's an idiot. drag the cursor tag around. don't tap . pressing and holding selects a word. its not that complicated.

[Loki]

Primo, if that dude is an idiot, then so am I.

The cursor isn't easily dragged in this input field; sometimes, part of the text is offscreen and it is helluva difficult thing to drag the cursor there.

Imagine it looking on my phone somewhat like this.

[mtmerrick]

....so slide the screen to center the text box, or pinch-zoom to resize it to fit better.

I don't get what the issue is. 

[pwhodges]

I can't say what Android's like; on iOS, I just tap and hold near where I want it, a magnified view of the area round the cursor appears, then slide or roll finger to place it exactly - simples.

[Loki]

If I slide the page, the textbox loses focus, which means the cursor isn't there anymore; so I have to touch the textbox again, but then the cursor, once again, ends up in another place entirely than intended. If I pinch-zoom it, the textbox is now small enough so that I can see all of it, but then I still have to place my finger on the spot I want to edit. The problem is, I cannot read what I wrote, OR place my finger accurately enough on the place I want to edit.

An no, using a pen is not an option with the screen I have. It's one of those which only work if you touch them with conductive curved shapes such as fingertips or, say, metal spoons (yes, I tried that; it works, but is of course far too impractical.)

I could flip the phone to be in the "long side up" format, but then the keyboard takes half of the screen, and the textbox the other, which, once again, makes scrolling around neigh-impossible.

[Jace]

I'm serious about the random letter dropping. Come ON people. Do some editing before you press the "send" button on your smartphone app, okay?

I thought that it pertained to me and have gone back and reread my post like 4 times but I'm not missing any letters at all. It is as it should be.

[Masterpiece]

Loki is right. The irritating thing about this particular textbox is that it won't allow you to drag your cursor around unless you get focus, but focus doesn't bring me to the point I want to get, and also makes my browser zoom incredibly in, so that most of the text is off screen.

[jwhouk]

Sorry that it ended up here instead of one of the rant threads, but I have noticed it. A lot.

If Androids are that "dumb" when it comes to recognizing words and editing them, then why in the world do they call them "smart phones"?

[nekowafer]

I've never had any issues with my Droid X2 or Galaxy S3 since they added the little "flag" on the cursor. You can also use the arrow keys to move it around.

But I also use Tapatalk now, and it is much easier for forums than the browser.

Nah, it just makes you Terezi.

I don't know who that iiiiiis

[Loki]

I should probably just root my Android and upgrade it; then maybe I could properly play Ingress. But I am afraid of bricking it.

[Pilchard123]

How does anyone expect the advertising slogan "X people can't be wrong" to be taken seriously? The number of people (e.g.) following any particular religion makes it completely useless.

[Loki]

"Shit is awesome - millions of flies cannot be wrong".

[Patrick]

Scrotum? Damn near killed 'im.

[mtmerrick]

If I slide the page, the textbox loses focus, which means the cursor isn't there anymore; so I have to touch the textbox again, but then the cursor, once again, ends up in another place entirely than intended. If I pinch-zoom it, the textbox is now small enough so that I can see all of it, but then I still have to place my finger on the spot I want to edit. The problem is, I cannot read what I wrote, OR place my finger accurately enough on the place I want to edit.

An no, using a pen is not an option with the screen I have. It's one of those which only work if you touch them with conductive curved shapes such as fingertips or, say, metal spoons (yes, I tried that; it works, but is of course far too impractical.)

I could flip the phone to be in the "long side up" format, but then the keyboard takes half of the screen, and the textbox the other, which, once again, makes scrolling around neigh-impossible.

what os are you running, cupcake? o_O or do you just have a 2" screen? because i've never even heard of a even semi-modern android phone having those issues.

If Androids are that "dumb" when it comes to recognizing words and editing them, then why in the world do they call them "smart phones"?

they're not. Loki is a special exception

I should probably just root my Android and upgrade it; then maybe I could properly play Ingress. But I am afraid of bricking it.

YES.

Ingress. <3

also, i'll help.

I've never had any issues with my Droid X2 or Galaxy S3 since they added the little "flag" on the cursor. You can also use the arrow keys to move it around.

^this. also, i've never even HEARD of anyone else other than my parents having an x2. that's like verizon's worst selling phone ever xD

Nah, it just makes you Terezi.

I don't know who that iiiiiis

Terezi Pyrope

[nekowafer]

I did a lot of research and ended up with the X2. My sister has it as well, as do a couple of friends. Or, they did, anyway. I loved it.

Also I do not have synesthesia so I'm not quite like Terezi. I just like how people smell! The boy I like smells like... old spice, coconut, mango, clean laundry and a little bit of sweat. It's fantastic.

But I can't smell the people I like online

[Game and Watch Forever]

So what you need is an excuse to get them to mail you an article of clothing.  Assuming you can't just ask...

[nekowafer]

That's a pretty odd request, though I would totally just ask outright.

I mean, would YOU send a girl one of your worn t-shirts just because?

[Redball]

Actually, it sounds sweet, an idea that maybe belongs in the long-distance relationship thread.

[nekowafer]

Well yeah if I were actually dating someone far away, it would be perfect. But I am not.

[Game and Watch Forever]

That's a pretty odd request, though I would totally just ask outright.

I mean, would YOU send a girl one of your worn t-shirts just because?

Probably not! But I doubt I'm a good person to ask. >_>

[Loki]

what os are you running, cupcake? o_O or do you just have a 2" screen? because i've never even heard of a even semi-modern android phone having those issues.

Gingerbread (2.3.5). Screen specifications: 240 x 320 pixels, 3.14 inches (~127 ppi pixel density).

Oh, and the virtual keyboard doesn't have any arrowkeys, obviously.

[Zingoleb]

Nah, it just makes you Terezi.

I don't know who that iiiiiis

i could see it.

[mtmerrick]

what os are you running, cupcake? o_O or do you just have a 2" screen? because i've never even heard of a even semi-modern android phone having those issues.

Gingerbread (2.3.5). Screen specifications: 240 x 320 pixels, 3.14 inches (~127 ppi pixel density).

Oh, and the virtual keyboard doesn't have any arrowkeys, obviously.

you poor bastard.

[cesium133]

what os are you running, cupcake? o_O or do you just have a 2" screen? because i've never even heard of a even semi-modern android phone having those issues.

Gingerbread (2.3.5). Screen specifications: 240 x 320 pixels, 3.14 inches (~127 ppi pixel density).

Oh, and the virtual keyboard doesn't have any arrowkeys, obviously.

Don't know what model phone you have, but on  the one I have, the center button (not sure if it has a name, but it's the one I have to press to activate the screen) doubles as an arrow key button, but you have to drag your finger on it instead of pressing the button. Took me a while to figure that one out. Maybe I should start reading manuals before using things.

[nekowafer]

You can download alternate keyboard apps. I use Smart Keyboard and you can add arrow keys.

i could see it.

But I don't look that evil... right?

Right guys?

[Zingoleb]

terezi ain't evil! if anything's she's...lawful neutral?

[GarandMarine]

Hi guys! I'm in Kyoto and a slow morning. Been walking a lot the last week which my busted up knees appreciate about as much as a .45 to the knee cap, minor issues this trip, I had my wallet stolen with $250 in it, but I can cover it financially and I got all my cards cut off inside of 30 minutes, the cops on my brothers base are looking for the sailor who nabbed it (yes I'm sure the guy was a sailor) the good news is he probably just took the cash and shit canned the wallet with no interest in identity theft, my travel insurance covers that though! Also I still have my passport, so things could have been so much worse then having to reapply for a drivers license when I get home.

We've had some issues with lodging and transportation but the only other real issue is my laptop has developed an exciting new error leaving it bricked with my rescue media and images literally on the other side of the planet.

That said this trip has been freaking amazing so far, I have about 500+ images (safe on my external drive) and expect to double that. See you all this weekend!

[LeeC]

Congrats GM!


An old friend messaged me out of the blue asking me if I wanted to do this with him
http://www.runforyourlives.com/the-race/obstacles/  I am in no shape to do so but the one around here is in Bmore in October.  If I push myself I could be in shape to do so.

[Is it cold in here?]

How does anyone expect the advertising slogan "X people can't be wrong" to be taken seriously? The number of people (e.g.) following any particular religion makes it completely useless.

Or even worse, "As seen on TV".

[BeoPuppy]

Or:"dermatoligically tested".

[GarandMarine]

I think I am going to acquire a Japanese style futon for my next apartment, the support is incredible for my busted up back <3

[Carl-E]

That's what I sleep on, for the same reason! 

The mattresses need replaced more often than a regular bed, though.  But they're also cheaper...

[GarandMarine]

Where do you get yours Carl? Save me the trouble of hunting down supplier in the States when I get home, in other news I'm off to play with the Nara deer today!

[Loki]

Random: I sometimes only realize how long I have been up when the date on a post I made twenty minutes ago is not "today" anymore, but "<full date>". Id est, I stayed up past midnight.

I guess this is symbolical of things in my life being put into perspective by the power of hindsight. Or. Something.

A second sign of it being late is that I start philosophizing and ascribing symbolical meaning to stuff. I guess this is symbolical for something, too.

[mtmerrick]

I stay up past midnight EVER SINGLE DAY.

The time on the clock means absolutely nothing to me.

[LTK]

You call it 'staying up late' when it's past midnight? I call that 'time to stop trying to be productive'.

[ankhtahr]

Random thought I had while reading older random thoughts in this thread (about dropped letters on smartphones): I should finally take care of this keyboard I'm typing on. I modded it, and now, after a year of usage it has developed some strange habits. Some keys bounce, some only react sparsely. So: Woohoo! Opening up lot's of Cherry MX switches and hoping that a little blown air might help. Otherwise: Woohoo! Soldering!

[mtmerrick]

You kidding? 11PM-3:30AM is my MOST productive time.

[ankhtahr]

I think that's why LTK wrote "trying to be productive". Stop trying, just be productive.

[Loki]

Do or do not; there is no try.
- Yoda (quote correctly identified by Reid on Criminal Minds).

I would maybe be more productive if I was eating properly and didn't have class tomorrow early and didn't have a paper due.

Edit: and by being productive I mean sleeping.

[LTK]

I think that's why LTK wrote "trying to be productive". Stop trying, just be productive.

No, it's definitely the point at which I stop being productive altogether. Technically, it's already tomorrow, and I didn't plan on doing any work tomorrow until after I've slept.

[mtmerrick]

That point for me is about 5:30-6AM. By then, why bother sleeping?