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Allie in Vancouver Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 |
Some comments in the Mr Wizard thread piqued my curiosity, and I (and I’d bet others) would like to know who is the prototypical SETI cruncher. I would like to conduct a little back-of-the-napkin scale study right here in the Café. Specifically, I’d like to gather data for a month or so. Age, gender, country and perhaps religious philosophy (or lack thereof). Just a general snapshot of Who We Are in mid 2007. For those who may be hesitant about posting personal information in the forum, please use my PM. What is said in the PM stays in the PM. (Those who don’t know me can check with those who do: I am very strict about PM confidentiality!) I’ll kick it off: I am female, just turned 29, Canadian, Agnostic/Atheist. If I get enough responses here or in the PM, I’ll post results (without names, of course) in a month or so. Thanks! |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
Why not ask for educational level and, if above high school, area of specialization and whether their work afterwards (if applicable) has used what (s)he studied? :) Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
Why not just paint a 'bulls-eye' on everyones head? j/k... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
C'mon, Jeffrey. Just b/c you're paranoid doesn't mean you have to shoot down her idea. Think of it as a time capsule. Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
shoot down her idea. I did no such thing... But it sure would put an interesting twist on future 'flame wars': What could you possibly know, you're just a kid? What could you possibly know, you're just a senile old man? What would an Architect know about security anyway? When you get your degree, then I'll listen to your drivel! See my point? 'bulls-eye'... Aside from this, it was a good idea, and still is... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Gavin Shaw Send message Joined: 8 Aug 00 Posts: 1116 Credit: 1,304,337 RAC: 0 |
Here is mine (as this information can be readily found by many who know where to look). Male, 24.5, Australian, Roman Catholic (but I don't really don't pay attention as I lost my faith in just about every religion several years ago). I have a B of I.T. (Hons) & B of E.E. (Hons) and I am 4 months into a 3 year PhD in I.T. Never surrender and never give up. In the darkest hour there is always hope. |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
No, I don't Jeffrey, as she said they can be PM'd. Are you afraid of kenzie and her sending you mean PMs? LOL! Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
KB7RZF Send message Joined: 15 Aug 99 Posts: 9549 Credit: 3,308,926 RAC: 2 |
White American Male 25-35 Married, 3 kids No religion. |
DaveSun Send message Joined: 17 Jun 00 Posts: 110 Credit: 13,713,289 RAC: 2 |
Male, USA 46 Single religion? ahh one set of my military dog tags says DRUID. :) |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
White Male 38 in September 1 child United States If I told ya my religion...people like R/B wouldn't have to ask what I believe in anymore and that would take some of the fun out of things...lol Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Fusky* Send message Joined: 9 Apr 07 Posts: 120 Credit: 415,845 RAC: 0 |
im a white male, 19 years old, currently attending itt-tech for a associates degree in cet(Computers Electronics Technology)and living in the U.S ,and a christain |
Dune_Finkleberry Send message Joined: 25 Feb 06 Posts: 6454 Credit: 198,656 RAC: 0 |
White male USA High school/Trade school education Agnostic 58 in October Married to my first & only wife for 29 years 2 kids, (boys) 23 & 25. A flirt, & a dirty ol' man. (at least that's what my wife says.) Account frozen... |
Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0 |
nobody - norse descent, live from NC, 1 child (21 yr old female), 58 in October BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
Well... So far, I've been right on the money... Keep em coming... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
KB7RZF Send message Joined: 15 Aug 99 Posts: 9549 Credit: 3,308,926 RAC: 2 |
Well... So far, I've been right on the money... Keep em coming... ;) LOL I got nothing to hide. :-) Do you? |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
I got nothing to hide. :-) Do you? Nope... Just a lot to hide from... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Brian Silvers Send message Joined: 11 Jun 99 Posts: 1681 Credit: 492,052 RAC: 0 |
I'm a little upset that the writing team decided to kill off the Asgard in the finale of SG-1... Good Norse mythology going on there...as the "Roswell Greys"... The deadpan humor through superiority complex was great... lol Anyway, so ends my off-topicness... All I'll say is I'm 36...and I've posted other details about myself before... |
Allie in Vancouver Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 |
Okay, well, it seems that there is a limit to how many PM’s I can send over time, so from now on I’ll only be able to PM those who PM me, or who have questions. So far from the thread I have Gavin Shaw (fixed!), CR, It’s Me Again, Dave Sun, Knightmare, joe dovie, Dune F., nobody and Brian Silvers. To all know that I am only recording gender, country and age and a random subject number. Thanks and keep it coming :) |
Brian Silvers Send message Joined: 11 Jun 99 Posts: 1681 Credit: 492,052 RAC: 0 |
and a random subject number. Ooooh... I feel so......experimental ;-) |
Allie in Vancouver Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 |
and a random subject number. The reason for the number is that I'll forget who is who. |
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