Re: OT Re: Blinking screen !

Twayne

> Hi Twayne
>
> If you read my last post carefully, you will see that I said, in part,
> almost the same thing you did. I have been posting in these

Yes, you did. But you also allowed yourself to be sucked into a silly
exchange of words, as I am allowing you to do to me this one time, with
your own potshot at your opponent.
In fact, I only chose to include you AFTER I'd reread the thread so I
wouldn't place undue credits.

> newsgroups since 1996 and when you make in excess of 86,000
> posts--mistakes are occasionally made. However, when I made one, I
> "fessed" up and apologized for any trouble it may have caused.

I would consider that ego; it's not only irrelevant, the "title" means
little in reality and I could not care less how long you've had it. It
means nothing in the context of this thread. It's almost comedic to
think that you've actually COUNTED the number of posts you've made!

With
> this said, I am not about to let somebody named Unknown take potshots
> at and call me names just because he/she disagreed with a valid

I don't think there's a lot you can do about it. If I want to take a
potshot at you, I will. So will anyone else here. You do not have that
control and never will have. What you really need is a thicker skin and
improved interpersonal skills, perhaps rereac your creed again.

> recommendation. There is no ego involved here--remaining silent
> indicates to me that I agree with what is being said and I most
> certainly don't.

Your comments at times really make me doubt that your experience on
groups dates back to 1996; especially that one! 2006 maybe?
You know, by definition, that fits the ego def perfectly! I
seriously doubt that an advanced, experienced user would make such a
statement unless he thought he were talking privately to a newbie who
didn't know any better. And obviously there aren't many of those here.
And there's nothing private about any newsgroup.

And you are wrong about me being interested in
> power plays--that is typically reserved for trolls and younger,

I don't think so. I think I hit the nail on the head, based on your
response.

> inexperienced people who need their egos stroked.

There I disagree: I've found very few literal ewbies who want their
egos stroked. They talk more the way you are doing, in fact.

I am working on
> being 64 years old and I have been recognized by MS as being extra
> helpful to people with 13 consecutive appointments as an MVP--MS does
> not give MVP awards to trolls.

Actually, they do. They'll give them to anyone who appears to meet the
criteria. There are a few ex-MVPs here, as a matter of fact - so they
do also remove the "title" when it's warranted. Being an MVP makes a
singular statement about a person and their promises and a few
demonstrated talents; nothing more.

The many thanks I have received over
> the years have provided all the stroking I can handle :-)

That's good, because I wasn't about to stroke you here.
>
> Hope this clears the air a bit.

No air to clear. IMO you ran afoul of staying on topic, have an ego
problem, and think you can power push people who say what they're
thinking, away from you.

I've nothing further to say as I feel I've said everything I need to.
So respond all you want to save face; I've no intention of prolonging
this little attempt at powering your way into position. The ether is
yours.

Cheers,


>
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour
> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>
>
> "Twayne" <> wrote in message
> news:.gbl...
>> I have to side with the person you've chosen to make your adversary
>> here, although I side against him also. Instead of playing
>> wanna-be-troll, you two should stick to giving information relevant
>> to the OP's post or go away and quit memorializing your stupidity
>> and egos in the Google et al archives for all posterity to see.
>> You're both more interested in power-plays and ego-displays than
>> you are helping anyone. All it'll get you is ignored and complete
>> loss of credibility.
>> You don't have to go away mad, just go away.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> I repeat, you are as helpful as a rubber crutch. Valid
>>> suggestion????? I don't need a license to criticize
>>> ridiculous suggestions. Like I asked before, do you replace the
>>> battery if your car won't start?
>>> You don't work at being obnoxious, you are obnoxious.
>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>> news:.gbl...
>>>> Do you work at being obnoxious or does it come naturally? What I
>>>> suggested would cost OP absolutely NOTHING and it will definitely
>>>> rule out or confirm a suspected hardware
>>>> problem with very little time invested. Just because you don't
>>>> agree with my valid suggestion does not give you a license to start
>>>> taking potshots at me. Concentrate on giving your own advice and
>>>> give people the opportunity to get more than one point of view.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ron Badour
>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Unknown" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:qH7ak.10355$.sbc.com...
>>>>> You have no diagnostic ability? Do you try a new battery if your
>>>>> car won't start?
>>>>> Switching parts without getting other info is absolutely
>>>>> ridiculous. I had an auto dealer wanting to switch parts because
>>>>> my cruise control didn't work. He quoted $650.
>>>>> Use common sense when troubleshooting.
>>>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:.gbl...
>>>>>> Nearly everyone I know has a computer monitor--why should I
>>>>>> expect something different in OP's case? Even if he lives on a
>>>>>> farm, so what--he has neighbors. Besides, he is not obligated
>>>>>> to take our advice if it is too much trouble to try it. Switching
>>>>>> hardware parts is a valid method of troubleshooting
>>>>>> and its simple. And it is what I start with before I start
>>>>>> looking for complex software explanations. --
>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ron Badour
>>>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Unknown" <> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:WBN9k.13372$.sbc.com...
>>>>>>> On this problem you and Bruce are as helpful as a rubber crutch.
>>>>>>> You have no idea whether or not another monitor is available.
>>>>>>> Perhaps the OP lives on a farm.
>>>>>>> Why not get more info, such as does it occur with only the
>>>>>>> desktop displayed (nothing running). What does the start folder
>>>>>>> show in msconfig? What does task manager---processes show.
>>>>>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%.gbl...
>>>>>>>> You can start by trying your monitor on a different computer
>>>>>>>> and a different monitor on your computer.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ron Badour
>>>>>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Mark" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>> All of a sudden the screen on my monitor has started to blink,
>>>>>>>>> ie, the
>>>>>>>>> screen goes black for about 2 seconds every 6 seconds. then
>>>>>>>>> the screen comes
>>>>>>>>> back to normal. I can continue to work on the pc etc, but it
>>>>>>>>> is driving me
>>>>>>>>> mad. I think it started when I was on the internet, and I
>>>>>>>>> thought that I
>>>>>>>>> might have got a virus or something nasty, but I have scaned
>>>>>>>>> with Norton and
>>>>>>>>> with a program from Microsoft, but they both said there was
>>>>>>>>> nothing nasty
>>>>>>>>> found.
>>>>>>>>> Can anyone give me a clue as to why this is happening and even
>>>>>>>>> better how I
>>>>>>>>> might get rid of it please. Thanks a lot.

Ron Badour

My only comment is that I disagree with what you have said and as far as you
doubting my veracity--use Google, groups advanced search. Have a good
day!

--
Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP 1997 - 2008


"Twayne" <> wrote in message
news:.gbl...
>> Hi Twayne
>>
>> If you read my last post carefully, you will see that I said, in part,
>> almost the same thing you did. I have been posting in these
>
> Yes, you did. But you also allowed yourself to be sucked into a silly
> exchange of words, as I am allowing you to do to me this one time, with
> your own potshot at your opponent.
> In fact, I only chose to include you AFTER I'd reread the thread so I
> wouldn't place undue credits.
>
>> newsgroups since 1996 and when you make in excess of 86,000
>> posts--mistakes are occasionally made. However, when I made one, I
>> "fessed" up and apologized for any trouble it may have caused.
>
> I would consider that ego; it's not only irrelevant, the "title" means
> little in reality and I could not care less how long you've had it. It
> means nothing in the context of this thread. It's almost comedic to think
> that you've actually COUNTED the number of posts you've made!
>
> With
>> this said, I am not about to let somebody named Unknown take potshots
>> at and call me names just because he/she disagreed with a valid
>
> I don't think there's a lot you can do about it. If I want to take a
> potshot at you, I will. So will anyone else here. You do not have that
> control and never will have. What you really need is a thicker skin and
> improved interpersonal skills, perhaps rereac your creed again.
>
>> recommendation. There is no ego involved here--remaining silent
>> indicates to me that I agree with what is being said and I most
>> certainly don't.
>
> Your comments at times really make me doubt that your experience on groups
> dates back to 1996; especially that one! 2006 maybe?
> You know, by definition, that fits the ego def perfectly! I seriously
> doubt that an advanced, experienced user would make such a statement
> unless he thought he were talking privately to a newbie who didn't know
> any better. And obviously there aren't many of those here. And there's
> nothing private about any newsgroup.
>
> And you are wrong about me being interested in
>> power plays--that is typically reserved for trolls and younger,
>
> I don't think so. I think I hit the nail on the head, based on your
> response.
>
>> inexperienced people who need their egos stroked.
>
> There I disagree: I've found very few literal ewbies who want their egos
> stroked. They talk more the way you are doing, in fact.
>
> I am working on
>> being 64 years old and I have been recognized by MS as being extra
>> helpful to people with 13 consecutive appointments as an MVP--MS does
>> not give MVP awards to trolls.
>
> Actually, they do. They'll give them to anyone who appears to meet the
> criteria. There are a few ex-MVPs here, as a matter of fact - so they do
> also remove the "title" when it's warranted. Being an MVP makes a
> singular statement about a person and their promises and a few
> demonstrated talents; nothing more.
>
> The many thanks I have received over
>> the years have provided all the stroking I can handle :-)
>
> That's good, because I wasn't about to stroke you here.
>>
>> Hope this clears the air a bit.
>
> No air to clear. IMO you ran afoul of staying on topic, have an ego
> problem, and think you can power push people who say what they're
> thinking, away from you.
>
> I've nothing further to say as I feel I've said everything I need to. So
> respond all you want to save face; I've no intention of prolonging this
> little attempt at powering your way into position. The ether is yours.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Ron Badour
>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>
>>
>> "Twayne" <> wrote in message
>> news:.gbl...
>>> I have to side with the person you've chosen to make your adversary
>>> here, although I side against him also. Instead of playing
>>> wanna-be-troll, you two should stick to giving information relevant
>>> to the OP's post or go away and quit memorializing your stupidity
>>> and egos in the Google et al archives for all posterity to see.
>>> You're both more interested in power-plays and ego-displays than
>>> you are helping anyone. All it'll get you is ignored and complete
>>> loss of credibility.
>>> You don't have to go away mad, just go away.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I repeat, you are as helpful as a rubber crutch. Valid
>>>> suggestion????? I don't need a license to criticize
>>>> ridiculous suggestions. Like I asked before, do you replace the
>>>> battery if your car won't start?
>>>> You don't work at being obnoxious, you are obnoxious.
>>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:.gbl...
>>>>> Do you work at being obnoxious or does it come naturally? What I
>>>>> suggested would cost OP absolutely NOTHING and it will definitely
>>>>> rule out or confirm a suspected hardware
>>>>> problem with very little time invested. Just because you don't
>>>>> agree with my valid suggestion does not give you a license to start
>>>>> taking potshots at me. Concentrate on giving your own advice and
>>>>> give people the opportunity to get more than one point of view.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ron Badour
>>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Unknown" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:qH7ak.10355$.sbc.com...
>>>>>> You have no diagnostic ability? Do you try a new battery if your
>>>>>> car won't start?
>>>>>> Switching parts without getting other info is absolutely
>>>>>> ridiculous. I had an auto dealer wanting to switch parts because
>>>>>> my cruise control didn't work. He quoted $650.
>>>>>> Use common sense when troubleshooting.
>>>>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:.gbl...
>>>>>>> Nearly everyone I know has a computer monitor--why should I
>>>>>>> expect something different in OP's case? Even if he lives on a
>>>>>>> farm, so what--he has neighbors. Besides, he is not obligated
>>>>>>> to take our advice if it is too much trouble to try it. Switching
>>>>>>> hardware parts is a valid method of troubleshooting
>>>>>>> and its simple. And it is what I start with before I start
>>>>>>> looking for complex software explanations. --
>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ron Badour
>>>>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Unknown" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:WBN9k.13372$.sbc.com...
>>>>>>>> On this problem you and Bruce are as helpful as a rubber crutch.
>>>>>>>> You have no idea whether or not another monitor is available.
>>>>>>>> Perhaps the OP lives on a farm.
>>>>>>>> Why not get more info, such as does it occur with only the
>>>>>>>> desktop displayed (nothing running). What does the start folder
>>>>>>>> show in msconfig? What does task manager---processes show.
>>>>>>>> "Ron Badour" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:%.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> You can start by trying your monitor on a different computer
>>>>>>>>> and a different monitor on your computer.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Ron Badour
>>>>>>>>> MS MVP 1997 - 2008
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Mark" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>>> All of a sudden the screen on my monitor has started to blink,
>>>>>>>>>> ie, the
>>>>>>>>>> screen goes black for about 2 seconds every 6 seconds. then
>>>>>>>>>> the screen comes
>>>>>>>>>> back to normal. I can continue to work on the pc etc, but it
>>>>>>>>>> is driving me
>>>>>>>>>> mad. I think it started when I was on the internet, and I
>>>>>>>>>> thought that I
>>>>>>>>>> might have got a virus or something nasty, but I have scaned
>>>>>>>>>> with Norton and
>>>>>>>>>> with a program from Microsoft, but they both said there was
>>>>>>>>>> nothing nasty
>>>>>>>>>> found.
>>>>>>>>>> Can anyone give me a clue as to why this is happening and even
>>>>>>>>>> better how I
>>>>>>>>>> might get rid of it please. Thanks a lot.
>
>
>