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Zimphire · Jun 20, 2005, 05:29 AM

I have just been using my regular name in most forums lately. I guess I have been getting soft in my old age.

I am kinda sick of using this of for so long.

Not sure if I am going to think up a new one, or just use my nick.

THE DRAMA!~

Now that I have wasted five minutes of your time. Go back to whatever you were doing.

And do it with a smile.

lil'babykitten · Jun 20, 2005, 05:37 AM

What does 'Zimphire' mean anyway?

I like the nic MacNN has given you. KoN for short.

Sosa · Jun 20, 2005, 05:37 AM

Yeah use your regular name, nicks are lame. Unless you are wanted....

von Wrangell · Jun 20, 2005, 05:49 AM

Why not just retire from Macnn?

lil'babykitten · Jun 20, 2005, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by von Wrangell

Why not just retire from Macnn?

I was gonna say that.

:XI: · Jun 20, 2005, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by lil'babykitten

I was gonna say that.

Damn, beaten to the punch!

Thirded.

as2 · Jun 20, 2005, 06:04 AM

I think you should hit 30,000 posts with Zimphire and then call it a day.. seems like a nice round number to end things on!

Randman · Jun 20, 2005, 06:07 AM

I don't see what the big deal about nicknames are. The posts are going to stay the same.

Plus, then you add a little tag ... aka Zimphire.

Cubeoid · Jun 20, 2005, 06:07 AM

31 thousand

mojo2 · Jun 20, 2005, 06:17 AM

There are certain things people come to count on in life and although life and progress do indeed always move forward, the multi colored Zimphire stars and an outrageous post count are some of the things that I've come to look forward to just being here, and something I, for one, would surely miss.

More than anything, however, I would miss your succinct little two or three word replies that nail someone's style or manner, that can deflate an ego, call a spade for what it is, or expose the ridiculousness of an argument. And no one can produce the graphics that you do. The variety of them, their humor and how quickly you produce them within seconds of their being prompted.

I respect your decision to do whatever you think is best for you, but MacNN wouldn't be the same without you.

Just wanted you to know.

Randman · Jun 20, 2005, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

More than anything, however, I would miss your succinct little two or three word replies that nail someone's style or manner, that can deflate an ego, call a spade for what it is, or expose the ridiculousness of an argument. And no one can produce the graphics that you do. The variety of them, their humor and how quickly you produce them within seconds of their being prompted.

I respect your decision to do whatever you think is best for you, but MacNN wouldn't be the same without you.

Just wanted you to know.

Uhh, if you miss him so much, you should read his post He's thinking of changing his name, not his style or retiring from posting.

as2 · Jun 20, 2005, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

There are certain things people come to count on in life and although life and progress do indeed always move forward, the multi colored Zimphire stars and an outrageous post count are some of the things that I've come to look forward to just being here, and something I, for one, would surely miss.

More than anything, however, I would miss your succinct little two or three word replies that nail someone's style or manner, that can deflate an ego, call a spade for what it is, or expose the ridiculousness of an argument. And no one can produce the graphics that you do. The variety of them, their humor and how quickly you produce them within seconds of their being prompted.

I respect your decision to do whatever you think is best for you, but MacNN wouldn't be the same without you.

Just wanted you to know.

I think I'm going to be sick!

Nice sentiment, but a little OTT me thinks!

mojo2 · Jun 20, 2005, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Randman

Uhh, if you miss him so much, you should read his post He's thinking of changing his name, not his style or retiring from posting.

Others suggested (in jest) that he leave altogether and well, I don't know, I just thought maybe he might be feeling like wrapping things up here and I figured the best way to get him to leave and not come back would be to embarass the hell out of him!

Will someone misinterpret this? Do I have to say, "this is a joke?"

von Wrangell · Jun 20, 2005, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

There are certain things people come to count on in life and although life and progress do indeed always move forward, the multi colored Zimphire stars and an outrageous post count are some of the things that I've come to look forward to just being here, and something I, for one, would surely miss.

More than anything, however, I would miss your succinct little two or three word replies that nail someone's style or manner, that can deflate an ego, call a spade for what it is, or expose the ridiculousness of an argument. And no one can produce the graphics that you do. The variety of them, their humor and how quickly you produce them within seconds of their being prompted.

I respect your decision to do whatever you think is best for you, but MacNN wouldn't be the same without you.

Just wanted you to know.

:applause:

OreoCookie · Jun 20, 2005, 07:21 AM

What's the point of changing your name? Even if it's your nick? It's still you who would post, so same difference.

ManOfSteal · Jun 20, 2005, 07:24 AM

I remember when gorickey retired.

RAILhead · Jun 20, 2005, 07:29 AM

Someone go ask Bruce what he thinks...

Mark Larr · Jun 20, 2005, 08:49 AM

Isn't zimphire that flute player that playse that bamboo pan flute?

I changed my nick. I guess nobody loves boomstick anymore.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jun 20, 2005, 08:50 AM

I guess he is jealous Kilby is getting all the attention with his new name change.

as2 · Jun 20, 2005, 08:52 AM

Apple Pro Underwear · Jun 20, 2005, 08:54 AM

I thought this thread was titled "thinking about retiring from being a dick" but i mis-read it

hahaha, dont ban me!

Cody Dawg · Jun 20, 2005, 08:56 AM

Oh, the horror!

First Kilbey becomes RAILroader (nudge, nudge, RAILhead, Maury

) and now you are retiring your name.

This place is going downhill.

I, for one, attribute it all to Steve Jobs and the switch over to Intel. I knew it would come to no good.

Randman · Jun 20, 2005, 09:02 AM

Cody's right. Or should that be Cody's iWrite?

Captain Obvious · Jun 20, 2005, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by lil'babykitten

What does 'Zimphire' mean anyway?

Dunno, but what's small pussy meant to imply?

nredman · Jun 20, 2005, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Zimphire

I have just been using my regular name in most forums lately. I guess I have been getting soft in my old age.

I am kinda sick of using this of for so long.

Not sure if I am going to think up a new one, or just use my nick.

THE DRAMA!~

Now that I have wasted five minutes of your time. Go back to whatever you were doing.

And do it with a smile.

zimphire68?

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jun 20, 2005, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by as2

Oh god it is too early in the morning for that

Warung · Jun 20, 2005, 09:42 AM

Bye.

Oh wait, - you're only thinking about changing your name. Never mind.

Ω · Jun 20, 2005, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Mark Larr

Isn't zimphire that flute player that playse that bamboo pan flute?

I changed my nick. I guess nobody loves boomstick anymore.

Who? n00b...

RAILhead · Jun 20, 2005, 10:04 AM

You're thinking of the one, the only, ZAMFIR!! w00t!

He's such a d0rk.

as2 · Jun 20, 2005, 10:27 AM

That's just sick

Mastrap · Jun 20, 2005, 10:28 AM

Brucephire?

You've changed over the last year. Might as well change your nick.

Cody Dawg · Jun 20, 2005, 10:28 AM

Oh god it is too early in the morning for that

Yeah. That and the picture belong in the "Morning Erection" thread.

Mastrap · Jun 20, 2005, 10:31 AM

^ Oh boy. Don't give the two of them ideas.

Chuckit · Jun 20, 2005, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by ManOfSteal

I remember when gorickey retired.

Yeah, this is all that guy's fault. Ever since he retired, everybody wants to go and copy him.

invisibleX · Jun 20, 2005, 10:50 AM

I remember when Zimphire was Sinewave. Good times, good times.

paul w · Jun 20, 2005, 10:51 AM

I vote that for one day at least everybody's name be changed to either Bruce or Sheila.

- - e r i k - - · Jun 20, 2005, 11:08 AM

Can for convenience sake your new nick start with Rail too?

brapper · Jun 20, 2005, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by paul w

I vote that for one day at least everybody's name be changed to either Bruce or Sheila.

good one bruce.

Zimphire · Jun 20, 2005, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by lil'babykitten

What does 'Zimphire' mean anyway?

Just a name I made up

I like the nic MacNN has given you. KoN for short.

MacNN didn't give it to me. I requested it.

Originally Posted by Mark Larr

Isn't zimphire that flute player that playse that bamboo pan flute?

That would be Zamfir

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Brucephire?

Bruce?

You've changed over the last year. Might as well change your nick.

How so?

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Yeah, this is all that guy's fault. Ever since he retired, everybody wants to go and copy him.

This is the only forum really that I haven't retired the nick. The others happened a year or so ago.

Originally Posted by invisibleX

I remember when Zimphire was Sinewave. Good times, good times.

I was never known as that on here.

DeathMan · Jun 20, 2005, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Zimphire

I was never known as that on here.

That was a lie.

ambush · Jun 20, 2005, 06:31 PM

well I remember when you were sinewave.....

anyway... go ahead.. maybe you need a big change in your life.....

CreepingDeth · Jun 20, 2005, 06:32 PM

Naw. I'm so used to calling you Zimph. It's just they way it's always been. Stop at 50,000.

Don't you think I get tired of CD? Who cares, it's just a name. No point in changing it. People will still call you Zimph.

dreilly1 · Jun 20, 2005, 06:40 PM

If you're going to bother to retire your name, you should do it at 31337 posts.

w00t!

AKcrab · Jun 20, 2005, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

well I remember when you were sinewave.....

I think he was just "sine"..... $0.02

Zimphire · Jun 20, 2005, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by DeathMan

That was a lie.

Originally Posted by AKcrab

I think he was just "sine"..... $0.02

MindFad · Jun 20, 2005, 07:57 PM

CharlesS · Jun 20, 2005, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by mojo2

There are certain things people come to count on in life and although life and progress do indeed always move forward, the multi colored Zimphire stars and an outrageous post count are some of the things that I've come to look forward to just being here, and something I, for one, would surely miss.

More than anything, however, I would miss your succinct little two or three word replies that nail someone's style or manner, that can deflate an ego, call a spade for what it is, or expose the ridiculousness of an argument. And no one can produce the graphics that you do. The variety of them, their humor and how quickly you produce them within seconds of their being prompted.

I respect your decision to do whatever you think is best for you, but MacNN wouldn't be the same without you.

Just wanted you to know.

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=260344

zizban · Jun 20, 2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

I vote that for one day at least everybody's name be changed to either Bruce or Sheila.

My friends call me Vicky

AKcrab · Jun 20, 2005, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

I vote that for one day at least everybody's name be changed to either Bruce or Sheila.

My dad wanted to name me Bruce Bruce Bruce.. Mom said no.. His second choice was Shawn O'neal Bruce. Mom nixed that, too. Then they got out the baby name book, and gave me a name that folks just can't get right. Sooo.. I get called Bruce a LOT.

CreepingDeth · Jun 20, 2005, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by MindFad