Just thought I'd introduce myself - I've escaped virgin's clutches and am awaiting activation with IDNET on the 27th.
Very impressed so far - well, let's face it, after virgin the only way is most definitely up!! Last speedtest with virgin was 349kbps; lowest ever was 92kbps last week. Certainly hoping for rather better with IDNET - and I'm sure it will be!
T
Quote from: tfw7 on Nov 22, 2007, 19:31:43
Just thought I'd introduce myself - I've escaped virgin's clutches and am awaiting activation with IDNET on the 27th.
Very impressed so far - well, let's face it, after virgin the only way is most definitely up!! Last speedtest with virgin was 349kbps; lowest ever was 92kbps last week. Certainly hoping for rather better with IDNET - and I'm sure it will be!
T
Hi T ,
Welcome to the looney bin! :lol:
Been made very welcome myself. The usual suspects will arrive soon..... :bow: (that's them praying to Rik :hehe:)
PS - Speeds great, no complaints whatsoever :thup:
Quote from: tfw7 on Nov 22, 2007, 19:31:43
Just thought I'd introduce myself - I've escaped virgin's clutches and am awaiting activation with IDNET on the 27th.
Very impressed so far - well, let's face it, after virgin the only way is most definitely up!! Last speedtest with virgin was 349kbps; lowest ever was 92kbps last week. Certainly hoping for rather better with IDNET - and I'm sure it will be!
T
i was getting the same dude. i'm moving from vigin too and should be activated on the 26th. spooky!!
eveyones really helpful here.
virgin >:( refugees unite!! :-*
Welcome T :welc:
Welcome th the nutterhouse,
I moved from Pipex with appauling downloads.
Now I get 7616 down day or night.
You won't be disappointed.
BTW Rik will change the thread subject to food - just wait and see ;D ;D
Never seen so many Virgins, come in, sit down :hide2: >:D
:welc: we won't hurt you :hehe:
Quote from: gallo on Nov 22, 2007, 20:48:33
Welcome th the nutterhouse,
I moved from Pipex with appauling downloads.
Now I get 7616 down day or night.
You won't be disappointed.
BTW Rik will change the thread subject to food - just wait and see ;D ;D
I'd like to see Rik change this subject to food already - he's not that good surely? :conf:
Quote from: MoHux on Nov 22, 2007, 20:55:04
Never seen so many Virgins, come in, sit down :hide2: >:D
:welc: we won't hurt you :hehe:
Spare a few? - I'm bored :sigh:
:welc: T! I'm sure this will be the best move you've made all evening! ;D
Welcome T, I've only been here since June myself after leaving Orange and have never regretted it. It's amazing how many have been dissatisfied with their previous ISP. I feel sorry for those who've jumped out of the frying pan into the fire and not chosen IDNET.
(almost mentioned food but managed to restrain myself ;D)
Quote from: john on Nov 22, 2007, 22:27:19
(almost mentioned food but managed to restrain myself ;D)
We don't need tonight, the head cook seems to have gone into hiding for the night
(http://bestsmileys.com/dinning/2.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cooking/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/icecream/1.gif)
You've found the best, T. (http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/18.gif)
Can I make a plea to cut down on the silly pictures? Please!
Welcome to the forum T! You'll like Idnet!
I had a fantastic steak for dinner tonight!
Congratulations, Lance, you managed to move us safely back to food before I could.
Hi T, welcome to the forum, I'm sure you won't regret the move for a minute. :welc:
Quote from: colirv on Nov 22, 2007, 23:29:01
Can I make a plea to cut down on the silly pictures? Please!
The mad vicar... or Rik ;D
Quote from: gallo on Nov 22, 2007, 22:43:17
We don't need tonight, the head cook seems to have gone into hiding for the night
(http://bestsmileys.com/dinning/2.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cooking/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/icecream/1.gif)
apologies, we had friends over and i was feeling less than 100% so was not online to discuss food in this thread as quickly as i usually do :sry:
i am however here today, but only briefly as off to the canteen in 9 mins for a full english brekkie fry up ;D
Quote from: tfw7 on Nov 22, 2007, 19:31:43
Just thought I'd introduce myself - I've escaped virgin's clutches and am awaiting activation with IDNET on the 27th.
Very impressed so far - well, let's face it, after virgin the only way is most definitely up!! Last speedtest with virgin was 349kbps; lowest ever was 92kbps last week. Certainly hoping for rather better with IDNET - and I'm sure it will be!
T
oh and Welcome Welcome to Idnet.
Have a Welcome Karma
:welc:
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 23, 2007, 09:21:08
but only briefly as off to the canteen in 9 mins for a full english brekkie fry up ;D
Most people have breakfast
before they start work, Steve. How do you find time to fit in lunch?? :o
dont do lunch Rik.
only do brekkie on a friday.
only eat once a day in the evening tbh, although sometimes i do grab some toast and marmite from the canteen with my cappuccino !
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 23, 2007, 09:29:14
i do grab some toast and marmite from the canteen with my cappuccino !
A juxtaposition of flavours I find hard to imagine... :yawn:
yummy tbh.
I'll reserve judgement if I may. :o
ok, that's £25 payment required in order to be able to reserve that item :P
For £25, I expect Judgement Day. :)
hey guys, thanks for all the welcomes!! looking forward to activation day!!
T
or else 'you'll be back' ?
:o
The Beach Boys did a song called Graduation Day - perhaps we could adjust the lyrics a little for new activations? 8)
are new activations, activated by a big Red button ?
and a highly qualified technician pushing it?
ooh if so I want me own big red button!
and a big red hammer to destroy any remaining evidence of virgin.cr*p
T
New activations require a physical connection to be made (hence the costs), otherwise it's a few keystrokes at a computer somewhere...
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 12:58:56
New activations require a physical connection to be made (hence the costs), otherwise it's a few keystrokes at a computer somewhere...
out there...............
is a big red button
;D
It's marked "Do not press unless you wish to totally destroy Steve's connection". >:D
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 13:03:50
It's marked "Do not press unless you wish to totally destroy Steve's connection". >:D
well that explains everything.
you went and pushed it 6 months ago Rik :o
I didn't mean to, honest... I just sat on the desk. :'(
and the desk was sitting on the button ? :o
If the red buttons for go, what's the green one for? ???
I would welcome all the Virgins as well, but I have not been too well the past few days -- say AAhh. ;D
Anyway, welcome all those who are comming to the best, friendliest and most personable of ISP's. It has taken a lot of work spreading the message and I won't give up now until we rule the world >:D
Quote from: gallo on Nov 23, 2007, 13:46:06
If the red buttons for go, what's the green one for? ???
Turning right? >:D
Quote from: cavillas on Nov 23, 2007, 14:17:15
I would welcome all the Virgins as well, but I have not been too well the past few days -- say AAhh. ;D
I hope you're feeling better now, Alf.
Thanks Rik, seems to be some kind of fluee cold thing that has been hanging round for 2 weeks now and just comes and goes. Hope I don't pass it on via a forum virus. :sigh:
Quote from: gallo on Nov 23, 2007, 09:10:00
The mad vicar... or Rik ;D
Everyone! I can partly sort it myself, as I can set Firefox not to show pictures from any given site. I've set it not to show anything from bestsmileys.com, which has got rid of some of them, and the forum allows me to block atavars and sigs, but unfortunately when I tell it to block all images from idnetters I lose some of my navigation as well! Perhaps I'll suggest blocking pictures as an option over on IDNet Improvements.
Quote from: cavillas on Nov 23, 2007, 14:34:42
Hope I don't pass it on via a forum virus.
You'll never get it past NOD, Alf. :)
Quote from: colirv on Nov 23, 2007, 14:42:53
Perhaps I'll suggest blocking pictures as an option over on IDNet Improvements.
I would imagine that would require major re-coding by SMF, Colin. :(
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 14:52:00
I would imagine that would require major re-coding by SMF, Colin. :(
And it wouldn't be the same without Rik's smiling happy face on every other post :P
;D
Avatars can already be blocked - it's images within the posts that Colin is referring to.
Quote from: gallo on Nov 23, 2007, 15:01:55
And it wouldn't be the same without Rik's smiling happy face on every other post :P
Well quite - that's the last thing I'd want to lose!
Odd, most people put that down as the first thing to lose. ;)
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 15:10:20
;D
Avatars can already be blocked - it's images within the posts that Colin is referring to.
Well, they brighten my day. Don't know about anyone else. ;D
If implemented I think you would only have yourself to talk to Colin.
:)
Quote from: gallo on Nov 23, 2007, 15:01:55
And it wouldn't be the same without Rik's smiling happy face on every other post :P
it wouldn't ?
:P
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 15:18:32
Odd, most people put that down as the first thing to lose. ;)
*must resist urge to type answer.....must resist......*
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 23, 2007, 16:02:21
*must resist urge to type answer.....must resist......*
:P
It all helps the post count... ;D
precisely.
(http://bestsmileys.com/signs15/25.gif)
Quote from: MoHux on Nov 23, 2007, 15:21:21
If implemented I think you would only have yourself to talk to Colin. :)
I doubt I'm the only one that doesn't like images, particularly moving ones.
The only thing I would have liked implemented, though as Rik says it would be infeasible, would have been an option in personal profiles. I would imagine the current options not to show atavars and sigs are there because they are used - and not just by me.
Hi Colin and welcome :o I'm surprised that you don't like the pictures as You are the only person I have read complaining about them and I suspect you would be talking to your self without them. For my part I look forward to some of the graphics that are posted and find this the best (and funniest) forum in the UK. >:D
I can understand Colin's POV, Den. I grew up on ASCII boards where every byte counted, and still revert to ASCII smileys on occasion.
That said, while the board software has features to filter out avatars and signatures, it doesn't (at least to my knowledge) have the ability to filters graphics within the post. If it did, it would cause problems when people post screen shots etc, so I can't really see it being implemented.
On balance, I enjoy a colourful forum, but I can understand if others don't. :)
<g> Spoken like a true moderator, Rik. Actually, I mean that - you do a great job!
Thanks, Colin. We try. :)
Quote from: Rik on Nov 23, 2007, 17:56:58
Thanks, Colin. We try. :)
or should that are trying..............
:P
Personally I like the images and it does make for a very colourful forum particularly the smileys. Although the English language is quite comprehensive and versatile a picture can say a thousand words and also it is often easier to remove any ambiguity and convey that something is not meant to be taken seriously or not intended to be offensive with a smiley.
A forum I was a member of before Idnetters did not permit any images at all and the members were forever complaining about it.
The only thing I would ask that any very risque images are not displayed directly but a link is posted instead with a suitable warning as I usually log on at lunchtime when at work and they get quite upset if anyone accesses images they consider unsuitable. Not that there's ever been a problem on idnetters.
This sounds like a good topic for a poll Rik.
I also like them personally, and find they colourful and amusing, in fitting with the general fun and happy (http://bestsmileys.com/happy/2.gif)tone of the whole forum.
And John, advanced congrats on 1000 posts, have a karma ;D
:thnks:
Oops Just noticed, I've still got four to go :-[
Won't be long now though ;D
gratz john.
u have survived a 1000 posts of us all ;D
Moving images bother me sometimes as they tend to flash just on the edge of vision but it's easy to stop them by hitting the 'stop' button in IE. It works for me.
Quote from: tortoise on Nov 23, 2007, 20:00:17
it's easy to stop them by hitting the 'stop' button in IE. It works for me.
Works for me in IE 7 on Vista too. Never knew that before!
Quote from: john on Nov 23, 2007, 19:26:51
Won't be long now though ;D
And it wasn't. Have a Master's karma, John. :)
:ty:
well I am seriously looking forward to the idnet experience as this was my last recorded speedtest with virgin
Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
IP profile for your line is - 7150 kbps
DSL connection rate: 448 kbps(UP-STREAM) 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 26 kbps
100& genuine! Probably my last ever speedtest with virgin as my connection then crashed and I haven't been able to get it back up and running since. Resurrected ancient dial up account to get online.
Roll on Tuesday..... :happy:
Quote from: tfw7 on Nov 24, 2007, 16:17:41
Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
IP profile for your line is - 7150 kbps
DSL connection rate: 448 kbps(UP-STREAM) 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 26 kbps[/color]
That is an appalling throughput - things should look much better soon. :)
I bet the dial up connection feels fast by comparison!
wow, almost the same throughput that i get :jawdrop:
In which case, would you like a dial-up modem, Steve? I'm sure I've got one somewhere... >:D
already got one Rik.
i put it together a while ago after we had eaten the tin of soup and beans.
oh and i purchased the string in town. ::)
well i got my long awaited e-mail today! ;D
shame i'm at work, i wanna play :'(
I hope the service as good as i ever hoped for.
the idnet service will be spot on.....
as to the forum service....you'll find that out for yourself once the admins / moderators wake up ;)
:hide:
:out:
I think you should run and hide Kheldar. The old'uns will seek you out. >:D
Well, some of us worked the late shift, Steve. :P ;D
Quote from: cavillas on Nov 26, 2007, 09:55:15
I think you should run and hide Kheldar. The old'uns will seek you out. >:D
yeah but they can't more fast enough to catch us young'uns :P
Quote from: Rik on Nov 26, 2007, 10:09:46
Well, some of us worked the late shift, Steve. :P ;D
work ! u dont know that word Rik. ;)
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 26, 2007, 10:50:09
yeah but they can't more fast enough to catch us young'uns :P
But we're very sneaky!
Quotework ! u dont know that word Rik. ;)
I know the word, I've just never understood it. :P
Quote from: Rik on Nov 26, 2007, 10:54:42
But we're very sneaky!
I know the word, I've just never understood it. :P
sneaky but slow. ;)
hmmm is that right....
That's for me to know and you to find out... ;D
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 26, 2007, 10:55:24
sneaky but slow. ;)
hmmm is that right....
Don't forget what happened in the hare and tortoise race ;)
I didn't know Ann was racing a hare, John! :o
Quote from: john on Nov 26, 2007, 12:17:51
Don't forget what happened in the hare and tortoise race ;)
did Ann win ?
;D
By a hare's breadth. ;D
I new a reference to tortoise would be deliberately taken as a reference to Ann and I nearly pre-emptied it but thought what the hell, why deny you the resultant posts ;D
Quote from: john on Nov 26, 2007, 12:25:22
I new a reference to tortoise would be deliberately taken as a reference to Ann and I nearly pre-emptied it but thought what the hell, why deny you the resultant posts ;D
;D
That's good forum spirit, John.
Quote from: john on Nov 26, 2007, 12:25:22
I new a reference to tortoise would be deliberately taken as a reference to Ann and I nearly pre-emptied it but thought what the hell, why deny you the resultant posts ;D
you emptied what ?
we would always find alternatives to post in so we would not feel denied ;D
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 26, 2007, 12:27:06
you emptied what ?
we would always find alternatives to post in so we would not feel denied ;D
Maybe that's what your postman thinks :laugh:
:karmic: riposte. :)
Quote from: john on Nov 26, 2007, 12:29:48
Maybe that's what your postman thinks :laugh:
oh no, he's a member here to !
its you isn't it John !
you're here in disguise
:o
I wish it was, because it would mean I was 18 ;D
Ah, sweet memories... :)
can i ask a quick question... ;D
will a static IP effect my broaband speed?
Quick answer: No.
Long answer: not in any way. :)
saweeeet!!!
rik for prseident!!
Remember to set your router to pick up the IPA automatically though, it's easier than entering it manually. (Think of a static IPA as a dynamic one which never changes. :))
ahhhhh thanks Rik
you can be King instead ;)
I'd be happy just to be a Laird. ;)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/206039042.png)
Wooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo! :D
You're just trying to make me jealous, aren't you. ;D
Happy??
Quote from: Rik on Nov 26, 2007, 15:27:00
I'd be happy just to be a Laird. ;)
I'm more a lard..... :popcorn:
Me too - which would make me the Lairded Lard. ;)
Quote from: Rik on Nov 26, 2007, 16:44:02
Me too - which would make me the Lairded Lard. ;)
;D
Would that be a bearded barded lairded larded bard ?
Quote from: TheMonkey on Nov 26, 2007, 14:38:45
ahhhhh thanks Rik
you can be King instead ;)
Mmmm ..... figures ....... there are those who would like to 'crown' him! :evilb:
:rofl2:
You are so right, Mo. ;)
Quote from: john on Nov 26, 2007, 18:46:41
Would that be a bearded barded lairded larded bard ?
I don't know, John - I haven't got to the end yet. ;D
Quote from: Rik on Nov 26, 2007, 16:27:52
You're just trying to make me jealous, aren't you. ;D
Happy??
very! i know longer have the ball and chain round my leg! ;D
phew!
You'll begin to realise why we're such a happy bunch here. ;)
i could already tell ;)
It's all the medications some of them take, Monkey. (http://si6776.www.idnet.com/smileys/grin.gif)
i'm running low.....lend me some more Si ;D
Quote from: Si6776 on Nov 27, 2007, 10:17:14
It's all the medications some of them take, Monkey. (http://si6776.www.idnet.com/smileys/grin.gif)
What medications Simon.....oh those ones, that means I'm an hour late :eek2:
yes!!! up and running woooohhh!!! :happy:
last virgin speedtest.....26kbps first IDNET one....6884kbps...!!!!!
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/206460096.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
actually, I tell a lie....first speedtest had upload at....errr...10383kbps...hmmmmm...
Yeah, that speedtester is often a little, er, optimistic. However, welcome to Paradise! :)
i find it very easy to go off all these newly migrating people who post such positively grotesque speed results
:dv:
:whip:
apologies for smugness - but after months with virgin media, you'd be ecstatic as well!! :)
Ignore, Steve - he's just suffering from deprivation-related envy. ;)
Quote from: tfw7 on Nov 28, 2007, 09:47:38
apologies for smugness - but after months with virgin media, you'd be ecstatic as well!! :)
i would be if i could get anything like those speeds. ;)
Quote from: Rik on Nov 28, 2007, 09:54:40
Ignore, Steve - he's just suffering from deprivation-related envy. ;)
:getout:
Quotei would be if i could get anything like those speeds
Are your bytes 'delivered' by the Post Office too ?
Quote from: john on Nov 28, 2007, 12:34:23
Are your bytes 'delivered' by the Post Office too ?
its worse than that !
by CL :'(
I thought it was just slow, Steve. I didn't realise things never arrived as well. :)
Sometimes they also mix up his 'letters' when they deliver them here too ;)
Ah. Problem - sorted. ;D
feels like they dont !
It's just a minor problem with the sort algorithm Steve. >:D
minor !
check the online dictionary Rik on that and also check out 'major'
........no not john ;)
If you want John Major checked out, you do it yourself. >:D
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 28, 2007, 13:24:24
........no not john ;)
Hey, Don't involve me in this ;D
why not ?
have you something better to be involved in ?
;D
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 28, 2007, 14:05:46
why not ?
have you something better to be involved in ?
;D
You've scared him off
:iagree:
Quote from: Kheldar on Nov 28, 2007, 14:05:46
why not ?
have you something better to be involved in ?
;D
Some of us have to do some work (occaisionally) ;D
Careful, John, you know we don't like bad language in here. :)
:o Sincere aplologies Rik, not a slip I make very often but I'll endeavour to be more careful in future ;D
;D
It brought me out in a cold sweat. ;)
i'm not surprised at that time Rik.
must have been a bit chilly that time of night. :laugh:
Not in here - the equipment adds about 2C to the room. :)