Hatrack River Forum: Hello!

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Posted by Infrared (Member # 9196) on :

In keeping with protocol, as discovered in the thread by JennaDean: "Introduction." I now introduce myself to everyone. I have read Hatrack for a few weeks now - selected humor threads mostly - and finally decided to register and contribute something (hopefully). Some of my RL friends are already involved in this forum (erosomniac & Juxtapose), giving me further reasons to join.

As for OSC... [Hail]

Any author who can capture my empathic thought patterns within a character like Andrew Wiggin (Ender is, of course, far more omniscient than I), deserves my humble adoration and support.

The Hatrack River Forum seems to be a more civilized and cultured evolution of the online forum. I'm a recent college grad from the U.Washington, hosting at a restaurant while trying to get a career started. It's a pleasure to meet you all.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Welcome! [Smile]

A career in what?

Posted by Infrared (Member # 9196) on :

Well, I'm a Biologist by degree, but I'm interested in both Genetics Research and IT (Information Technology)... separate fields, but interestingly coming together with bio-computing.

[Edit: clarified "IT", just in case]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Cool]

Posted by lem (Member # 6914) on :

quote:
Any author who can capture my empathic thought patterns within a character like Andrew Wiggin (Ender is, of course, far more omniscient than I)

Are there degrees of omniscient? [Taunt]

OH Yeah, Welcome to Hatrack!

Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :

Hi!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Oh, that is very cool. I'm a technical writer with a minor in biology, so it's possible we have something of the same career in mind. How is it going?

And welcome to Hatrack! [Smile]

Posted by Infrared (Member # 9196) on :

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

lem - Technically, no. "Omniscient" does imply one is all-knowing... [Razz]

I guess I meant more that he's closer to omniscience than I (should've wrote it that way the first time...)! Does this mean I have to choose my words more carefully around here? [Wink]

Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :

MORE OF YOU?

I don't know whether to laugh or cry! [Big Grin]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Infrared:
Does this mean I have to choose my words more carefully around here?

Yep.

Welcome to Hatrack. [Evil]

Posted by Celaeno (Member # 8562) on :

Ooh, I've met you before. Hello!

Posted by Squish (Member # 9191) on :

Hello roomie! I didn't realize that you had signed up shortly after I gave in and posted for erosomniac's birthday. I supposed I could have posted a new 'Hello!' thread too. But I figured I'm too new with this stuff. Especially since OSC's books have been sitting on my desk for the past 2 months...untouched. I will read them. And then I'll possibly understand what you all are talking about. Adieu.

Posted by Infrared (Member # 9196) on :

eros - who's this "you"? what have you got against my people?

rivka - and here I went on about how different Hatrack was from other forums... :foot-in-mouth:

Celaeno - we did?

Squish - yes... how rude. introduce yourself and read "The Great Works"!

Posted by Celaeno (Member # 8562) on :

Yes. In November. I was in your house, we played I Never, and we watched Invader Zim. (Well, I feel like we watched Invader Zim, but we might've just talked about watching it.)

Hi, it's Kara. Do you remember me yet? [Smile]

Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :

Hello there [Wave]

Welcome to the 'Rack.

Posted by signal (Member # 6828) on :

*hands Infrared a plate of cookies*

Welcome and stay a while.

Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :

Hi, Infrared! [Wave]

I'm also doing the restaurant-host-whilst-getting-career-started thing, sort of. I'm in grad school, so the career is happening in very slow baby steps.

Welcome to Hatrack!

Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :

<can't see infrared but feels the warmth>

Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :

Infrared and Squish, welcome to the insanity!

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Welcome.

Prepare yourself. It's quite a ride. [Big Grin]

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

Welcome infrared! [Wave]

Biology and IT eh? Great, we're a little light on wetware coders, you can fill the void. [Wink]

quote:
Originally posted by Infrared:
The Hatrack River Forum seems to be a more civilized and cultured evolution of the online forum.

We try. But just watch Dagonee and Mr. Squicky go a few rounds about... well, anything, and you'll soon see the knives come out. [Grumble]

Just kidding, guys! I love to watch you two go at it.

[ February 25, 2006, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Morbo ]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Welcome to Hatrack. [Smile]