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. 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. 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.

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

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

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    4. 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.

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    5. I'm hoping for a "defenestrate" setting.

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

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    2. Sweet! I got a shoutout in the masthead.

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    3. Will it be the two of you mudwrestling?

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

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    5. If you paid me, I might consider watching.

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

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

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

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