Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Not a Joke...I Deleted a Few Posting Accounts Because I'm Easily Distracted and Not Entirely Comfortable with Technology. And I Have a Weak Chin. But Let's Not Unravel That Sweater.

While deleting some invites that had gone unanswered, my attention was distracted by a lovely cheese and cracker plate and I deleted at least 3 regular correspondents. I couldn't tell you who they are. They were at the bottom of the list but this list is neither chronological nor alphabetical.

This is why I shouldn't have equipment of any kind.

Sorry...if you had posting rights and suddenly don't, I just fucked up. Send me an email (look in the sidebar) and I'll send you an invite...whoops.


17 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Testing, testing...

    Fab, cool out. Only delete as a last resort. I learned that one day about 5 years ago when I inadvertently dropped 7 students out of an active class because I was pushing the wrong icon. If only it were that easy.

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    1. Contingent CassandraApril 1, 2015 at 9:37 PM

      I tried using the built-in grading rubrics on Blackholeboard recently, and it lived up to its nickname: it turns out you have to hit "submit" twice, once for the rubric and once for the grade, for anything (even the rubric) to save. I lost some work, shortly before midterm grades were due. No, I was not a happy camper.

      Deleting students (not from the universe or even the university, mind you, but from my class) is, however, tempting. I can think of a few I wouldn't mind making disappear right about now.

      Delete
    2. The Contemplative CynicApril 2, 2015 at 12:26 AM

      I wish we had this capability! Oh, how I wish we had this.

      Delete
    3. EC1April 2, 2015 at 7:33 PM

      Ejector seats in the classroom would probably do a lot more for learning than smart boards ever could.

      Delete
    4. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      Students would get stuck in the classroom ceiling. Dangling legs and cries for help would be distracting but serve as a motivator for the students remaining in their seats.

      Delete
    5. EC1April 2, 2015 at 11:23 PM

      I'm hoping for a "defenestrate" setting.

      Delete
  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    You bastard, you can't get rid of me that easily!

    Actually, my account wasn't deleted but my point stands.

    Sorry I called you a bastard. It was just for dramatic flair. You're actually a very nice person.

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    1. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 8:39 PM

      Take it back. I'm mean and unruly, given to rage. Go check now and see if you still have an account, Chemistry Boy!!!

      Delete
    2. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 10:38 PM

      Sweet! I got a shoutout in the masthead.

      Delete
    3. EC1April 1, 2015 at 10:43 PM

      Will it be the two of you mudwrestling?

      Delete
    4. The Contemplative CynicApril 2, 2015 at 12:27 AM

      Jello wrestling? I'd pay to watch.

      Delete
    5. Angry ArchieApril 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      How much? I won't speak for Ben, but I can be bought.

      Delete
    6. Ogre Proctor HepApril 2, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      If you paid me, I might consider watching.

      Delete
    7. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      Hey, I got a shoutout too! Extra sweet! I will be wrestling, but only with my desk, using my forehead.

      Delete
  3. Middle-Aged and MoroseApril 1, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    that reminds me, I need to submit some more papers to Turnitin...

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  4. Contingent CassandraApril 1, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Still here (at least I've got a "new post" button and access to the list of published/scheduled posts).

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    1. Ogre Proctor HepApril 2, 2015 at 12:48 AM

      I do too. Apparently that's all it takes to make me think I'm still real.

      Delete

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