i got told off

bobins · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 7:03 am Post subject: i got told off

i been told off -- lol -- for using the comp too much -- my mom's electric bill just came in and its £40 biger than normal and the only think that has been used more than normal is the comp -- since i discovered the wonders of the ville around 2 months ago -- and i been talking to ppl for ages on msn aswell -- o well -- lol

i have been ordered to cut my playing down -- so i can either choice to play during the evenings or at night -- i think i'll choice to play at night cos i'll get to play at times when u lot are on -- sob sob -- i dont wont to cut my playing down -- sob sob

Lil-Yugi · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 7:05 am Post subject:

Is it true that all goood thins must come to an end?? Well not really in your case becuase you can still play but only in the evenings.

hoaxie · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 7:06 am Post subject:

Interesting. All 4 of our computers stay on 24/7, except for the weekly roboot.
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Lil-Yugi · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 7:10 am Post subject:

I used to leave mines on 24/7. If the puter stays in standby for a long time it'll lockup while it's in standby!

ROOFCUTTER · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 7:15 am Post subject:

The Average computer set up uses 20 to 40 dollars a year of electricity depending on your cost of power.

now if you want to save 1/3 of that get a LCD monitor.

Good luck, restricting a TFC habit is not easy!

hoaxie · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:28 am Post subject:

I don't use standby. It is evil. I am way too impatient for that!

AND way to impatient for this...

YOU SPAMMER!! Lets actually put some thought into this post, try again in 1-2 minutes
YOU SPAMMER!! Lets actually put some thought into this post, try again in 1-2 minutes
YOU SPAMMER!! Lets actually put some thought into this post, try again in 1-2 minutes
YOU SPAMMER!! Lets actually put some thought into this post, try again in 1-2 minutes
YOU SPAMMER!! Lets actually put some thought into this post, try again in 1-2 minutes
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Lil-Yugi · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:33 am Post subject:

LOL OBH!! Do you use the screensavers?

hoaxie · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:34 am Post subject:

Yes, absolutely, I use a screen saver. Thank goodness I have a fast processor so that it goes away the instant I touch my mouse or a key, otherwise, I'd have to shoot it.

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Bright Red Nipples · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:51 am Post subject:

Restricted use of the comp huh. I would go nutz. Gotta get my dose of gibs everyday or I'd go crazy. And OBH, 4 computers on all the time

!!!!!!!! I thought I had it bad, geez. Just in case you have to go to the bathroom in game, right?? That's an incredible amount to me.
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Lil-Yugi · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:59 am Post subject:

bobins · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 10:13 am Post subject:

OK -- i got my mum to compromise -- i can play on-line for as long as i wont on the weekends -- yippy -- but i must cut my playing time down during the week -- sob sob

this just isn't fair -- i got a hard enough time getting on the comp cos of my 2 bro's but now i got my playing time restricted -- so i cant even play all night when their in bed -- this suxs -- sob sob

Albino Gibbon · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 11:49 am Post subject:

Most computer setups don't use THAT much energy. You have a 300-400 watt power supply on the computer (equivalent to having a few lightbulbs on) and the power the monitor draws. I have many units running non-stop and it may cost me a extra few bucks a month. Tell your mom you will pay her back with hugs and kisses.
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bobins · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 12:12 pm Post subject:

i dont personaly think that the comp is responsible for generating the £40 extra on the bill -- but my mum wont have non of it -- and then she says -- "even if it isn't the comp -- i dont want you using the comp as much "

and Al that was the first thing i tryed -- lol

SoDum · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 12:26 pm Post subject:

Tw3|v · Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 12:27 pm Post subject:

One of my computers has been on for 4 weeks.