Lessons (Part 2)

A continuation of my previous blog, "Lessons from online games and the Internet", located on my blog page.

 

The Last Bastion of Sanity:

So, my dad sucks. He's a hypocrite, an arse, and a overall bad example to my family. Having the internet (and games) around was the closest thing I could get to an escape because I am always under strict orders to not leave the house (which might have contributed to my introvert-ness). The computer was my access to the real world, but in no way should be it substituted for it. This, and my twin brother (who also plays games), were the only 2 links I really had left; without them, I'm quite sure I would have gone insane and became another stereotypical school shooter (Yes, I do have that much trouble getting around at school, and there's plenty of people I'd like to see... well, you get the point).

 

Tech-Savvy:

As you all may or may not know, the Internet has taught me a good deal on computer/console hardware/software. I learned myself to do many things with my computer including: removing the motherboard battery (it's a hockey puck!), reformatting a computer, installing an OS, rewiring power supply, manually installing computer components, etc.

 

Got a problem? Google the solution!:

I am not joking here. Just now, I just saved my brother's computer from turning into a nice metal doorstop because I helped him. He'd been whining a real moaner for a day or two now, but I asked him what his exact motherboard model was. Got the make and model, Google, a zing here, a zap there, and presto: working computer again (I located the exact drivers he needed with Google and downloaded them for him).

 

Consumer Economics:

So, people that I know at school that play videogames say they're all going to buy the Stimulus Map Pack for Modern Warfare 2. That's all nice and dandy (and from what I've heard, is $15 for 5 maps, but only 3 are new), but it seems a bit overpriced for something like that. People these days (especially the mainstream society), don't EVER bother researching what they're going to buy. And because of that, we're pretty much giving publishers room to charge more for the content, and when people complain, all they'll have to say is "It's worth the money!" and nobody will be the wiser. Except me, of course. I research everything I plan to buy; you should, too.

 

R-E-S-P-E-C-T:

What the title says. If you don't have any for people, don't expect to get any in return. Even if you don't give a rat's ass, learning how this works will save your hide in real life. Arses don't tend to live long in the real world, especially if you're gunning for something beyond flipping burgers at McDonald's.

 

More to be added at a later time, I suppose. And remember; food for thought!

 

-Delta