Re: The 'Ask a Question' Thread

by TTIO Fri 20 Mar 2009 - 13:05

I'd say I prefer the first, tbh. Purely because that's what I'm used to, but the third one didn't seem too bad until I looked through it carefully and picked out all of the tenses individually. So yeah, avoid the third, and between the first two it's primarily a matter of personal opinion, I would say.

by Guest Fri 20 Mar 2009 - 13:08

TTIO wrote:I'd say I prefer the first, tbh. Purely because that's what I'm used to, but the third one didn't seem too bad until I looked through it carefully and picked out all of the tenses individually. So yeah, avoid the third, and between the first two it's primarily a matter of personal opinion, I would say.

I'm not surprised. You are part of the 98% majority that voted for the first. Less than 1% voted for the 2nd, and .5% voted for the third being ok.

by Guest Tue 24 Mar 2009 - 14:43

Well... my problem is that I've been trying to make a layer (made from a modified image) in Gimp 2.6 semi transparent so I can superpose it with the original so the result is somewhere inbetween the two, but I don't know how to Puzzled

. I suppose it'll have something to do with alpha channel and combining layers, but I'm a ~~bit of a newbie here.~~ completely green. So, does anyone know how to do this?

By the way, Colonel, I feel quite comfortable with the third option. Maybe it has something to do with Spanish, I think it's quite common to mix tenses (past and present, and sometimes future) when writing about things that happened.

by Cherubino Tue 24 Mar 2009 - 15:22

Here's a question.
Are you for or against the plan B or morning after pill being legal and marketable to not just women 18 and over but also to 17 year olds?

by Robert Frazer Tue 24 Mar 2009 - 15:57

It's a moot point in Britain as the age of consent here is 16, but if I was in Cherubino's situation then I'd be against lowering the age. This is because I don't approve of the killing of life in the womb; it's also because the problem of teenage pregnancy by definition won't be eliminated by promoting further promiscuity. You may say that seventeen year-olds are going to be having sex anyway, and making the morning-after pill available allows the fallout to at least be controlled, but conversely it removes one more inhibition from sex at an age when people are more susceptible to intense social pressures, the thing which creates the teenage pregnancy problem in the first place.

by tsundere9kagami2 Tue 24 Mar 2009 - 16:01

Even if you take away the pill we will still find ways to make the pill..This will include many people making pills that dont work and kill you. Home chemists arent always as good as they would like to be The government is of course always thinking of this and taking away the pill will be a tough descision.

by **Kiskaloo** Tue 24 Mar 2009 - 16:31

Cherubino wrote:Here's a question: Are you for or against the plan B or morning after pill being legal and marketable to not just women 18 and over but also to 17 year olds?

I am in favor of easy access to contraception of all types for all ages.

I am, in general, against abortion so anything that prevents the kid in the first place strikes me as something that should be promoted, not hidden.

by Whatface Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 5:02

Bloedzuiger wrote:Well... my problem is that I've been trying to make a layer (made from a modified image) in Gimp 2.6 semi transparent so I can superpose it with the original so the result is somewhere inbetween the two, but I don't know how to . I suppose it'll have something to do with alpha channel and combining layers, but I'm a ~~bit of a newbie here.~~ completely green. So, does anyone know how to do this?

I don't have GIMP but I believe its similar to Photoshop.

All you have to do is move the modified layer above the original layer. Then you just set the alpha/opacity of the modified layer to 50%. To do this all you need to do is select the modified layer from the layer panel and drag the opacity slider around.

Or you could use the Eraser tool and set the opacity of that to around 50% and erase away at the modified layer until the original layer shows through.

This is for Photoshop, but I'm pretty sure GIMP is similar...

by **boomer_gonz** Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 5:43

Cherubino wrote:Here's a question.
Are you for or against the plan B or morning after pill being legal and marketable to not just women 18 and over but also to 17 year olds?

I promote this in the same fashion I promote the "abortion pill". Contraception education in its many forms is favorable over the alternative, which I've seen too much of in my backwards family. Unfortunately, fundamentalist thinking has practically eliminated sex-ed in high schools.

The first time my younger brother told me he was going to a house party, I asked him if he had protection. His answer was no. First, I gave him one of my spare butterfly knives, then I took him to the closest Walgreens to give him his first education in contraception. Mind you he was already 16 and had no idea that condoms were something other than really sturdy water balloons.

I have two other brothers younger than him and a younger sister who was just entering high school and that time it scared the living shit out of me.

by Awinnell Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 10:01

sex ed starts at about 10 in the UK,mind you we still have one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the western world !

Key Stage 1 (aged seven)
Children can recognise the effect of their behaviour on other people, and can cooperate with others. They can identify and respect differences and similarities between people, and can explain different ways that family and friends should care for one another (for example telling a friend that they like them, showing concern for a family member who is unwell).
Key Stage 2 (aged 11)
They can discuss some of the bodily and emotional changes at puberty, and can demonstrate some ways of dealing with these in a positive way. They can demonstrate how to look after and save money. Children can make choices about how to develop healthy lifestyles (for example by knowing the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise). They can identify some factors that affect emotional health and wellbeing (for example exercise or dealing with emotions).
Key Stage 3 (aged 14)
Pupils can recognise some strong emotions and identify ways of managing these emotions positively (for example talking with a friend or teacher about their feelings on divorce or falling in love). They can plan realistic targets for Key Stage 4, and start relating career plans to qualifications and skills (for example in their choice of course options). They can recognise and discuss the importance of relationships to sexual activity.
Key Stage 4 (aged 16)
Pupils can discuss relationships, feelings and emotions, and can analyse ways of managing these in connection with family events (for example the arrival of a new baby or parental separation). They can explain the importance of different relationships and associated responsibilities, including those of marriage, parenthood and family life.

by Cherubino Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 13:17

Wow. I seem to have struck up some interesting conversation here.

My opinion on the matter is this, I know so many girls in my school who get knocked up. It's not a matter of how intelligent the girl is, it's a matter of her image of herself, so don't even start with that "If she were smart" bull crap.

I am pro-choice so I feel there is nothing wrong with giving women another choice.

And I hate to admit this, but Tsuna Roll is right. Even if you take the choice away from teenagers we will still find a way to use something worse.

Personally, I think it's about time we made the morning after pill legal. I'm glad that now I have a choice if the occasion ever arises.

by Guest Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 14:04

Yay! Thanks Whatface! I'd been struggling with the censored image for a week. And it was so easy too sweat

As for abortion, well, I do believe that the pill shouldn't be necessary,
but that if it happens to be then it should be provided at any age. And besides, anticonceptive methods can fail. They don't do so often, but it can happen.

Cherubino wrote:It's not a matter of how intelligent the girl is, it's a matter of her image of herself

I didn't quite understand that, though. How does her image influence pregnancy? Or, more accurately, how does it affect usage of anticonceptives?

by TTIO Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 14:17

Well, if a girl has less self-esteem, she'll be more likely to have sex as she won't think she can do much better. At least, that's what I think Cheru is saying...

by LoC978 Wed 25 Mar 2009 - 14:40

...don't see what that has to do with her remembering to use contraceptives or not, though...

As far as I'm concerned, it's all a matter of self-control. If there's no condom to be had, go no further than third base. End of story. Those who don't follow that rule really oughtta work on improving their self-control.
...and yes, it is possible to improve your self-control.

by Cherubino Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 15:50

TTIO wrote:Well, if a girl has less self-esteem, she'll be more likely to have sex as she won't think she can do much better. At least, that's what I think Cheru is saying...

Yes it is to an extent.

..don't see what that has to do with her remembering to use contraceptives or not, though...

As far as I'm concerned, it's all a matter of self-control. If there's no condom to be had, go no further than third base. End of story. Those who don't follow that rule really oughtta work on improving their self-control.
...and yes, it is possible to improve your self-control.

Not so much self control as it is knowledge of what your getting yourself into. You were in High School once. Everyone wants to abuse the unpopular girl. The unpopular girl has unpopular friends that do unpopular stuff. Honestly, in my school they are too dumb to realize it. The unpopular girls are the girls who live under a rock. They don't understand what they're getting themselves into...

And eww! Third base!

by LoC978 Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 16:06

Cherubino wrote:
..don't see what that has to do with her remembering to use contraceptives or not, though...

As far as I'm concerned, it's all a matter of self-control. If there's no condom to be had, go no further than third base. End of story. Those who don't follow that rule really oughtta work on improving their self-control.
...and yes, it is possible to improve your self-control.

Not so much self control as it is knowledge of what your getting yourself into. You were in High School once. Everyone wants to abuse the unpopular girl. The unpopular girl has unpopular friends that do unpopular stuff. Honestly, in my school they are too dumb to realize it. The unpopular girls are the girls who live under a rock. They don't understand what they're getting themselves into...

And eww! Third base!

heh. I was in high school, but I refused to become a part of any social group while I was there. Hated people in general back then, thought they were all idiots. Hadn't realized what an idiot I was yet.
...and I don't know about your schools, but when I was in 'em over here, they shoved the facts of sex-ed and teen pregnancy down our throats so hard, anyone who didn't know the possible consequences of unprotected sex (along with the attached statistical percentages) was a bigger idiot than even I thought back then...

...and if ya skip third and head for the home plate, the game won't last as long as you'd like...

by Cherubino Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 16:26

LoC978 wrote:
Cherubino wrote:
..don't see what that has to do with her remembering to use contraceptives or not, though...

As far as I'm concerned, it's all a matter of self-control. If there's no condom to be had, go no further than third base. End of story. Those who don't follow that rule really oughtta work on improving their self-control.
...and yes, it is possible to improve your self-control.

Not so much self control as it is knowledge of what your getting yourself into. You were in High School once. Everyone wants to abuse the unpopular girl. The unpopular girl has unpopular friends that do unpopular stuff. Honestly, in my school they are too dumb to realize it. The unpopular girls are the girls who live under a rock. They don't understand what they're getting themselves into...

And eww! Third base!
heh. I was in high school, but I refused to become a part of any social group while I was there. Hated people in general back then, thought they were all idiots. Hadn't realized what an idiot I was yet.
...and I don't know about your schools, but when I was in 'em over here, they shoved the facts of sex-ed and teen pregnancy down our throats so hard, anyone who didn't know the possible consequences of unprotected sex (along with the attached statistical percentages) was a bigger idiot than even I thought back then...

...and if ya skip third and head for the home plate, the game won't last as long as you'd like...

It isn't that people here are dumb. We get the same thing every year. The problem is that not everyone speaks english and not everyone is willing to translate everything for them and that's all I have to say on THAT topic before I get pissed off.

by LoC978 Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 16:58

...they don't have ESL programs in your schools or somethin'? kind of a waste to send non-english speaking kids to english-only schools...

by **Nachtsider** Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 19:13

You're flying a fighter plane and an enemy you just shot down is drifting to earth in his parachute. Do you consider him fair game?

Frankly speaking, I would totally go for it if (a) the guy was a real tough cookie - one less skilled pilot on the enemy side, and (b) there was safety/time to do so, i.e. no big fight raging around me still. But I'd like to hear your thoughts.

by **Kiskaloo** Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 19:57

I wouldn't consider it cricket, though to be honest, when one thinks about, having "rules" for something as vicious as warfare is pretty stupid...

by tsundere9kagami2 Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 20:03

only do it if you can do it in style.
IOW put your plane into a glide jump out with your pistol have a duel in mid air the land back in your gliding plane. WWI style

by LoC978 Mon 30 Mar 2009 - 20:19

I'd have to make another pass, but... if time was on my side, and the war didn't look like it was gonna be over anytime soon, I'd pick 'im off.

by Awinnell Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 6:24

you have to remember,what if next time i'm the one floating earthward ? as a result most pilots refrain from such acts and view it as despicable,though i doubt they think it unfair to attack him once he is on the ground and has a chance !

by **Nachtsider** Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 6:58

I don't know about that. If I bailed out, I'd drift to earth FULLY EXPECTING someone to come and dust me, whether I was a parachute killer or not. I'd be more surprised if I was spared. If I wanted to avoid what I consider the inevitable, I'd bale out as low as possible, or try to force land/ditch instead. Difficult in practice, I know, but yeah.

Not sure what this says about my mindset.

by **Tommygunner70** Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 9:50

Nachtsider wrote:I don't know about that. If I bailed out, I'd drift to earth FULLY EXPECTING someone to come and dust me, whether I was a parachute killer or not. I'd be more surprised if I was spared. If I wanted to avoid what I consider the inevitable, I'd bale out as low as possible, or try to force land/ditch instead. Difficult in practice, I know, but yeah.

Not sure what this says about my mindset.

I got the same Idea.

I consider a ejected pilot dangling from a parachute to be fair game.
and yeah, I'd try to ditch my plane as low as possible. But even if I make it to the ground, there is nothing that stops a fighter craft from doing a strafing run on me.

but I'd likely do the same to an enemy pilot if I see him running across the battle field.

Though a bit blood firsty, my mind set is that you need to try and cut the enemies supplies. this includes hardware, ammo and the people that use the said supplies.

by LoC978 Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 13:29

Nachtsider wrote:Not sure what this says about my mindset.

realism. wars tend not to be fought by gentlemen. now more than ever.

by Cherubino Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 18:27

LoC978 wrote:...they don't have ESL programs in your schools or somethin'? kind of a waste to send non-english speaking kids to english-only schools...

We do. But sex ed is not taught in esl class. It's taught by gym teachers and health teachers. ESL is a class here in hopes to make non-english speaking children learn and speak english. We don't have any classes in any other language expect for our foreign language credit classes.

And to answer Nachts question, I think I would spare him. I would want people to spare me... I believe in Karma.

by tsundere9kagami2 Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 18:30

The live and let live mindset of WWI eh

by Cherubino Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 19:48

tsundere9kagami2 wrote:The live and let live mindset of WWI eh

No not really. I just don't want to be killed so why would I kill another? I'd sooner go to prison or whatever else if I had been drafted. I don't care what bad would come of abandoning post, it's nothing compared to the guilt of killing.

by LoC978 Tue 31 Mar 2009 - 22:48

...unless it's the guilt of the people you failed to kill going on past your post to kill a bunch of civilians... but that's neither here nor there, since you're not in the military.

by **boomer_gonz** Wed 1 Apr 2009 - 13:02

Nachtsider wrote:You're flying a fighter plane and an enemy you just shot down is drifting to earth in his parachute. Do you consider him fair game?

When thinking of open combat; the only thing I can say is that Darwinism takes precedence. I'd be the kind of pilot that would 'lose his wings' be breaking with certain 'combat conduct' accords. Forget the engines, aim for the cockpit; and so on.

by TTIO Thu 2 Apr 2009 - 11:29

Why is it that most things nowadays seem to be made/broadcast in 16:9? What, for lack of better phrasing, makes widescreen any better than 4:3?

by **Kiskaloo** Thu 2 Apr 2009 - 11:55

TTIO wrote:Why is it that most things nowadays seem to be made/broadcast in 16:9? What, for lack of better phrasing, makes widescreen any better than 4:3?

16:9 is the default image format for digital and high definition television broadcasts (at least within the United States). It is also relatively close to the "Academy Flat" aspect ratio many films were (and are) shot in.

With the US going to pure digital television transmission this year (it was supposed to have happened last month, but has been delayed until this Summer) and the adoption of HDTV by consumers, the networks and cable channels are moving to 16:9 film and broadcast.

by TTIO Fri 3 Apr 2009 - 12:10

Kiskaloo wrote:16:9 is the default image format for digital and high definition television broadcasts

I meant "Why?" to that bit Razz

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 3 Apr 2009 - 13:07

TTIO wrote:
Kiskaloo wrote:16:9 is the default image format for digital and high definition television broadcasts

I meant "Why?" to that bit

16:9 is a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. It was chosen as an international standard because it's a compromise between the 35 mm US and UK widescreen standard (1.85:1) and the 35 mm European widescreen standard (1.66:1). This way one standard can be used around the world (reducing production and broadcast costs) while allowing movies from around the world to look as close to theatrical presentation as possible on HDTVs (whether it be terrestrial/satellite broadcast or DVD/Blu-Ray).

by **Nachtsider** Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 3:22

Why are 'rainbow parties' dismissed as a myth? Kinkier, weirder shit has been conclusively proven to be in practice, so why not rainbow parties?

by TTIO Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 4:55

Kiskaloo wrote:16:9 is a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. It was chosen as an international standard because it's a compromise between the 35 mm US and UK widescreen standard (1.85:1) and the 35 mm European widescreen standard (1.66:1). This way one standard can be used around the world (reducing production and broadcast costs) while allowing movies from around the world to look as close to theatrical presentation as possible on HDTVs (whether it be terrestrial/satellite broadcast or DVD/Blu-Ray).

Ah, ok. Makes sense, I think...

by Guest Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 5:32

Nachtsider wrote:Why are 'rainbow parties' dismissed as a myth? Kinkier, weirder shit has been conclusively proven to be in practice, so why not rainbow parties?

Because there is no evidence that such thing is common, and that it was originally made up.

Just like back in the 70's when people were imagining Satanic connections to everything. The rock band KISS, those initials supposedly stood for Kids In Satan's Service (or some other nonsensical variation thereof), and it all turned out to simply be some wannabe attention seeking Christian kid that made it up. Once the ball gets rolling, its hard to stop (Salem witch burnings, anyone?). All the parents want to believe it's true because it inflames their righteous indignation.

All the young boys want to believe it's true because... well heck if you can't see the answer to that.... So they make up false stories to support it. What boy doesn't want to claim to be the winner at a Rainbow Party?

I am not saying it has never happened, but as a common thing? Highly unlikely.

by **Nachtsider** Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 7:32

Pfft. The Satanic panic. Tell me about it. *facepalms*

As far as I'm concerned, you aren't really a winner if all you got was a blowjob. Razz

by LoC978 Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 15:05

Nachtsider wrote:As far as I'm concerned, you aren't really a winner if all you got was a blowjob.

there are blowjobs and there are blowjobs... some women give better head than sex.
(in the voice of George Carlin): and god bless them, too.

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 15:11

As comedian Lewis Black said, blowjobs should be an Olympic Sport because it's just as hard as ice skating and if you are any good at it, you certainly deserve a medal.

by LoC978 Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 15:34

by tsundere9kagami2 Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 15:39

Silverback wrote:
Nachtsider wrote:Why are 'rainbow parties' dismissed as a myth? Kinkier, weirder shit has been conclusively proven to be in practice, so why not rainbow parties?
Because there is no evidence that such thing is common, and that it was originally made up.

Just like back in the 70's when people were imagining Satanic connections to everything. The rock band KISS, those initials supposedly stood for Kids In Satan's Service (or some other nonsensical variation thereof), and it all turned out to simply be some wannabe attention seeking Christian kid that made it up. Once the ball gets rolling, its hard to stop (Salem witch burnings, anyone?). All the parents want to believe it's true because it inflames their righteous indignation.

All the young boys want to believe it's true because... well heck if you can't see the answer to that.... So they make up false stories to support it. What boy doesn't want to claim to be the winner at a Rainbow Party?

I am not saying it has never happened, but as a common thing? Highly unlikely.

i dont think anyone was burned in salem only hung and one guy got stoned/crushed

by LoC978 Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 15:46

'tis true. the deathtoll was 20:

Douglas Linder, via www.law.umkc.edu wrote: From June through September of 1692, nineteen men and women, all having been convicted of witchcraft, were carted to Gallows Hill, a barren slope near Salem Village, for hanging. Another man of over eighty years was pressed to death under heavy stones for refusing to submit to a trial on witchcraft charges. Hundreds of others faced accusations of witchcraft. Dozens languished in jail for months without trials.

by Cherubino Sun 5 Apr 2009 - 22:47

You know, I may not be speaking for all women here but defiantly most, women hate giving a BJ.

by **Nachtsider** Mon 6 Apr 2009 - 0:06

Well, 'most' is right - haven't had any lack of relish over at this end. Razz

I wonder why most women don't like it, though.

by LoC978 Mon 6 Apr 2009 - 1:02

most women also balk at the notion of sex outside of an established (aka possibly leading to marriage) relationship. Usually the same group, at least in my experience.

by Guest Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 2:23

tsundere9kagami2 wrote:
Silverback wrote:
Nachtsider wrote:Why are 'rainbow parties' dismissed as a myth? Kinkier, weirder shit has been conclusively proven to be in practice, so why not rainbow parties?
Because there is no evidence that such thing is common, and that it was originally made up.

Just like back in the 70's when people were imagining Satanic connections to everything. The rock band KISS, those initials supposedly stood for Kids In Satan's Service (or some other nonsensical variation thereof), and it all turned out to simply be some wannabe attention seeking Christian kid that made it up. Once the ball gets rolling, its hard to stop (Salem witch burnings, anyone?). All the parents want to believe it's true because it inflames their righteous indignation.

All the young boys want to believe it's true because... well heck if you can't see the answer to that.... So they make up false stories to support it. What boy doesn't want to claim to be the winner at a Rainbow Party?

I am not saying it has never happened, but as a common thing? Highly unlikely.

i dont think anyone was burned in salem only hung and one guy got stoned/crushed

Ahh, thank you for correcting me, Tsundere9kagami2. I should have said
"Salem witch trials which lead to brutal execution for many innocent
people".

And I do agree with the current conversation on BlowJobs. My
girlfriend was excellent at it... until a couple years after we got
married. Hissy fit

by **boomer_gonz** Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 5:00

Speaking of BJ's; I've noticed the sword cuts with both edges on this subject. Just as most women haet giving head, I've noticed most men balk(or even become disgusted) at the notion of 'going down' on a woman.

Personally I LOVE going down on a woman. I don't know exactly why. The smell, the taste, the sheer act of it all, or maybe a combination of all three. I don't really know.

From a woman's perspective, Sera had this to say:

"Going down for me is more a psychological thing than emotional or even aesthetic. To me; it's like an alcoholic and booze, it's more for the effect than the taste. Just knowing that I can make him feel that way gives me a great sense of power. It's like I have control over him and his ego is being batted around by what I'm doing. He wants to take back control, but he wouldn't dare stop what I'm doing. Like playing a game of cat and mouse where the roles are really blurred as to who is really who. When I bring him to his absolute climax, it's like bringing down a mountain and having the satisfaction of knowing that you and you alone have brought this man to submission."

by **Nachtsider** Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 5:25

Same here. It's lovely. Those idiots don't know what they're missing.

Speaking as a top, I'd like to say that there actually are ways a guy can maintaining control and dominance when receiving head. They're called 'using your hands' and 'Position 69'. AWESOME

by Guest Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 11:09

-_-;

Sex...right...

BJ...right...

...never had any of those Laughing

and that I'm still in an on-going 3 years steady relationship :p

by Ggultra2764 Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 11:12

I decided to test out Firefox. While I like what I'm going through so far, there's one thing I'm wondering about. Is there an option to change the location of where you want downloaded files to be saved? Internet Explorer gave you the option to determine the directory location of where you want to download a file. Seems whenever I choose to download a file that Firefox saves it automatically to a certain location on the computer without giving you any options to change where you want to download a file.

by Guest Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 11:15

I decided to test out Firefox. While I like what I'm going through so
far, there's one thing I'm wondering about. Is there an option to
change the location of where you want downloaded files to be saved?
Internet Explorer gave you the option to determine the directory
location of where you want to download a file. Seems whenever I choose
to download a file that Firefox saves it automatically to a certain
location on the computer without giving you any options to change where
you want to download a file.

Yes there is my friend! Go to tools, options, and main. At the bottom there you could change where you want to save.

by Ggultra2764 Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 11:18

Thanks for the help. Very Happy

Another thing: Should I still keep Internet Explorer as a backup option for a browser? Reason I ask is because I hear there are some features that IE has that Firefox is lacking.

by TTIO Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 12:48

As a general rule, if you can do it in IE, you can do it in Opera, FF, or Chrome. Certainly in Opera and FF, you can actually make a website think that you're using IE, so there aren't any problems browser-rejection wise...

So I would say no, use Chrome or Opera as a backup.

by **Kiskaloo** Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 13:25

Safari.

by Ggultra2764 Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 13:33

TTIO wrote:As a general rule, if you can do it in IE, you can do it in Opera, FF, or Chrome. Certainly in Opera and FF, you can actually make a website think that you're using IE, so there aren't any problems browser-rejection wise...

So I would say no, use Chrome or Opera as a backup.

Sad thing though is that Vista won't let me uninstall IE7. Razz

by LoC978 Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 13:36

IE has unfortunately been an integrated part of the Windows OS since '98. no need to uninstall it, just delete/move the shortcuts to it and ignore the damned thing. It's not like even a few hundred megs is a notable amount of disk space anymore.

by Ggultra2764 Thu 9 Apr 2009 - 13:43

LoC978 wrote:IE has unfortunately been an integrated part of the Windows OS since '98. no need to uninstall it, just delete/move the shortcuts to it and ignore the damned thing. It's not like even a few hundred megs is a notable amount of disk space anymore.

No kidding. My new laptop has 218 GB (over 8 times the hard drive space on my old one). cheers

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