Well it appears I inched out Oldiesmann and get to be the first victim team member.
So let me explain a little of how this will work. Jay along with some of the other team members put together a little survey. I will answer the questions on that survey to give you all a feel for who I am. Then you get to ask me questions for a week. At that time Oldiesmann will lock and desticky this topic and put his up.
As far as my personal rules:
If I say something you disagree with, oh well. I will express my personal opinionis on this topic and not hurting anyones feelings isn't a concern for me. If you ask it I'll probably answer it, though there are some questions I won't answer.
So without further aido here is my survey answers.
Name: Michael "MikeMill" Miller
Age: 25
Location: Sacramento, Ca, USA
Position: Mod Developer
1. Do you have pets?
Yes, cats.
2. What is your favorite color?
Red
3. What kind of music do you like?
I enjoy all most all music except for rap since the mid 90s and modern R&B. On a self assembled CD on random I've been known to go from Drowning Pool to Mozart to Enya and I have no problem with that.
4. What do you do on your free time besides spending time on SMF?
What's free time?
5. What are your goals/dreams in life?
Shortish term is to get a bachelor's and then master's degree in computer engineering. After that doing research in the same field.
6. What got you involved in SMF?
I really don't remember. But it was an excellent way to learn PHP.
7. Who do you admire? Why?
Pope John Paul II for showing us all how much better this world would be if we replaced hate with love. My brethren in the USMC, because they deserve it.
8. Are you into sports? If so which ones?
Not so much anymore. During my teens I did Taekwondo.
9. What is your dream job?
Robotics engineer for a DOD contractor. Where else can you play with robots that make things go boom?
10. What was your first screenname?
My real name.
11. Do you have any piercings?
Nope
12. Are you a lefty/righty or ambidextrous?
Right
13. Do you have any tattoos? If not do you wish/plan to get one?
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on right shoulder. Not sure if I'll get another one.
14. Do you have any siblings? If so how many of each.
3 older brothers.
15. What is your favorite website?
http://www.entropysink.com
Now if only I could get them to convert to SMF
16. Do you play computer games? If so which ones?
Oh yes. Mainly MMORPGs and some real time strategy games.
17. Do you play video games but consoles? Which ones?
I have a PS2 with some sports and driving games but I don't play them much. PC games are so much better.
18. Are you married or planning to get married?
No, but hopefully one day.
19. How many languages do you speak? If so which ones?
2. Bad English and Worse English.
20. Do you drink?
On occasion.
21. Do you smoke?
No
22. Did you play hookey from class?
So much so I was removed from regular high school and sent to a continuation high school for a year.
22. Do you have a license?
Yes, this is California after all :)
a. Do you own a car?
No but I do own a truck.
b. Have you ever been stopped for speeding?
Regrettably I got pulled over twice in about 10 days back in November and they were the first times I had been pulled over.
23. Do you obtain a good amount of sleep daily?
Heck no. I try to go to sleep at good times but it takes a while for my brain to stop thinking.
24. How do you sleep?
It depends on the situation
25. Have you ever been on an airplane?
A lot
26. Have you ever broken a bone?
No but in first grade I bent my collar bone.
27. Do you wear jewelry? If so what jewelry do you wear?
No
28. How do you dress?
T-Shirts proclaiming my geekness and shorts/pants
29. How many keys are on your key ring?
4
30. What time do you go to bed? What time do you wake up?
Generally sometime between 10 and 11, wake up at 5 or 6. But that's all subject to change.
31. What's the freakiest thing you have done?
Meh, I'm pretty straight when it comes to this.
32. Do you live alone?
Nope
33. How many hours a day do you spend in the computer?
Way too much at times
34. How many hours a day do you spend in SMF?
Whenever I'm at my computer I'm probably checking it every so often
35. What is your favorite beverage?
Mountain Dew and Dr Pepper. Followed by Tea
36. What do you hate?
Yuppies (the demographic)
37. What do you love?
Programming
38. What is your religion?
Roman Catholic. Though I'm going through the period of trying to balance my religious beliefs and my scientific beliefs.
39. What is your hair color?
Brown
40. How tall are you?
6 feet
41. How much do you weight?
Too much
Other Information:
Served in the United States Marine Corps from '98 to '02 as a Digital Telephone Switchboard Technician.
Ok that appears to be the end of the questionnaire. So feel free to ask my anything though I do reserve the right to refuse to answer. Due to Christmas I may not respond real fast over the weekend but I'll get to it.
Let the probbing begin!
Mike, what MMORPGs do you play?
None right now. I played Everquest, City of Heroes, and World of Warcraft. I tried Dark Ages of Camolot but never got into it.
Quote from: MikeMill on December 23, 2005, 02:19:45 AM
None right now. I played Everquest, City of Heroes, and World of Warcraft. I tried Dark Ages of Camolot but never got into it.
Ever tried Guild Wars? If not, you should definitely pick up a copy :).
I haven't. My issue with Guild Wars is that from the readings it appears to be very PvP centric, which isn't really my cup of tea.
Quote from: MikeMill on December 23, 2005, 11:59:41 AM
I haven't. My issue with Guild Wars is that from the readings it appears to be very PvP centric, which isn't really my cup of tea.
There's more PvE than PvP, IMO. I definitely feel like I'm compromising your topic.
/me continues the conversation by PM.
/me comes running in, blazer tail trailing round the corner behind him :P
Mike! Hey!
So far your 25, which is 9 years older than me,
When did you first start programming
What language?
Do you like maths?
Ever watched Star trek?
Like it? lol
Ever visited Scotland?
Come on guys, its a once in a life time chance to bomb Mike with questions!
does your middle name start with an "M" too? that would be fing sweet.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 12:17:32 PM
When did you first start programming
What language?
I got my first programming book and compiler from my uncle at around 14/15. It was an ancient version of C. I played around with it until I join the Marines. However I didn't really get into it until I returned home.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 12:17:32 PMDo you like maths?
I enjoy math. I just took a Linear Algebra course and that class was freakin cool.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 12:17:32 PMEver watched Star trek?
Like it? lol
Yes a lot :) Though Voyager never really got me that interested.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 12:17:32 PMEver visited Scotland?
I have not.
Quote from: Tippmaster on December 23, 2005, 12:24:30 PM
does your middle name start with an "M" too? that would be fing sweet.
Nope, middle name starts with L
Do you prefer Yahoo or Google, or some other search engine?
What kind of computer do you use?
What type of shoes do you wear and what size are they?
That'll be it for now. :)
Do you have any hair in your head ot shaved cause of military?
What OS do you preffer? Windows Family, Linux, Mac
I dont know what to ask. :P
Whats your religous path?
if you had 3 wishes what would they be?
If you had $1million to spend as you wish what would you spend it on?
What rank did you achieve as a Marine?
Where were you stationed?
What got you interested in SMF?
OK Mike
Perfect Woman?
Perfect Holiday?
Perfect Vehicle?
Answer to the ultimate question?
Quote from: akabugeyes on December 23, 2005, 04:14:30 PM
Do you prefer Yahoo or Google, or some other search engine?
Google. Of course having it built into my browser doesn't hurt :)
Quote from: akabugeyes on December 23, 2005, 04:14:30 PM
What kind of computer do you use?
A Dell desktop. 2.8 GHz, 512 ram
Quote
What type of shoes do you wear and what size are they?
Quasi-hiking shoes, brown. They go with most things. Size 13, though that changes slightly depending on brand
Quote from: JayBachatero on December 23, 2005, 04:39:07 PM
Do you have any hair in your head ot shaved cause of military?
I keep my hair at about a medium length. I can't let it grow out otherwise it gets too thick and starts to curl. I used to have a mustache but shaved it off a few weeks ago.
Quote from: JayBachatero on December 23, 2005, 04:39:07 PM
What OS do you preffer? Windows Family, Linux, Mac
My main computer is a Win XP, but I have a Debian Linux box also. Don't really perfer one over the other.
Quote from: groundup on December 23, 2005, 05:16:50 PM
What rank did you achieve as a Marine?
Corporal, E4
Quote from: groundup on December 23, 2005, 05:16:50 PM
Where were you stationed?
Boot camp at San Diego, MCT at Camp Pendleton, Tech School at 29 Palms, California, then I was stationed at Okinawa Japan for 3 years.
Quote from: groundup on December 23, 2005, 05:16:50 PMWhat got you interested in SMF?
Rodcet Nife server's message board ran it so thats how I found out about it. I got interested because its a nice piece of software
Quote from: beemer on December 23, 2005, 05:24:10 PM
Perfect Woman?
I like too many different types of women to narrow it down.
Quote from: beemer on December 23, 2005, 05:24:10 PMPerfect Holiday?
If people would actually celebrate it, Veteran's Day
Quote from: beemer on December 23, 2005, 05:24:10 PMPerfect Vehicle?
If I had the money I'd probably get the Honda Accord Hybrid.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:04:26 PM
Answer to the ultimate question?
Thats already been established as 42. Another answer that works for most: 3x. Solve for x
Quote from: MikeMill on December 23, 2005, 07:08:19 PM
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:04:26 PM
Answer to the ultimate question?
Thats already been established as 42. Another answer that works for most: 3x. Solve for x
This man is a genious, make him leader of all things SMF :P
What's the feature on SMF you can't live without?
Quote from: akabugeyes on December 23, 2005, 07:18:17 PM
What's the feature on SMF you can't live without?
The package manager :) Still some things I would like to see improved on it but IMO its one of the best/most important features we have. It allows people who have no real knowledge of programming to customize their site.
How about from an users perspective?
Quote from: MikeMill on December 23, 2005, 07:36:39 PM
Quote from: JayBachatero on December 23, 2005, 07:29:09 PM
How about from an users perspective?
Quick reply :)
Thats a good one but inline editing replaced that one from my list :P
Do you use search when first encountering a problem, or post then search ?
Favourite smilie?
Role Model?
Best SMF friend?
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:53:00 PM
Do you use search when first encountering a problem, or post then search ?
Usally I search first, the post. Often while making the post I find the answer
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:53:00 PM
Favourite smilie?
:P
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:53:00 PM
Role Model?
I prefer to see what others did well and what they didn't do well and learn from that.
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 23, 2005, 07:53:00 PM
Best SMF friend?
[Unknown] :) Unless you mean another team member that is a friend.
Are you disappointed that members haven't asked more questions?
Considering you skipped my post ill repost my questions
Whats your religous path?
if you had 3 wishes what would they be?
If you had $1million to spend as you wish what would you spend it on
Quote from: Amacythe on December 26, 2005, 02:27:08 PM
Are you disappointed that members haven't asked more questions?
Yes but I'm hoping that it'll pick up now that the holiday weekend is over
Quote from: sloopz on December 26, 2005, 04:04:19 PM
Considering you skipped my post ill repost my questions
Opps sorry sloopz. Didn't mean to :(
Quote from: sloopz on December 26, 2005, 04:04:19 PMWhats your religous path?
Didn't I answer this in the first post? Oh well. Roman Catholic but still going through a part of my life where I am questioning my beliefs and trying to figure out how those beliefs fit in with my scientific knowledge and my own moral beliefs.
Quote from: sloopz on December 26, 2005, 04:04:19 PMif you had 3 wishes what would they be?
I don't know. Any wish would have to be carefully thought of. While there are times I wished things could be different I don't know if I'd like to have them magically happen. Certain things only have a true value when they are earned.
Quote from: sloopz on December 26, 2005, 04:04:19 PMIf you had $1million to spend as you wish what would you spend it on
Half of it would be invested in low risk ventures. The rest would be spent paying off any debt, getting more reliable vechile, and paying for my education.
Paying for your education? You didn't get the Montgomery GI Bill?
Quote from: groundup on December 26, 2005, 05:06:36 PM
Paying for your education? You didn't get the Montgomery GI Bill?
That won't pay for everything
Quote from: MikeMill on December 26, 2005, 06:50:43 PM
Quote from: groundup on December 26, 2005, 05:06:36 PM
Paying for your education? You didn't get the Montgomery GI Bill?
That won't pay for everything
Ever considered joining the National Guard? They pay 100%.
patella tendinitis in both knees is going to keep that from happening.
Quote from: MikeMill on December 26, 2005, 08:11:06 PM
patella tendinitis in both knees is going to keep that from happening.
They'll write a waiver for anything ;)
What places outside the US have you traveled?
-JayBachatero
Oki and main land Japan.
wow that was quick :P
How many kids are you planning to have? :P
-JayBachatero
Don't know
Mc Donald or Burger King? :p
-JayBachatero
Jack in the Box In-N-Out (http://in-n-out.com/) :)
Do you like cheesecake? If so which type?
Do you like Chicken Curry? If yes what strength? :P
/me chuckles
Do you like buffets, fast food, or a nice place to sit down and be served?
Quote from: Mattitude on December 26, 2005, 10:08:05 PM
Do you like cheesecake? If so which type?
Yes. The one that is in front of me
Quote from: Mattitude on December 26, 2005, 10:08:05 PM
Do you like Chicken Curry? If yes what strength? :P
Only have had it a few times. Not sure of strength
Quote from: Amacythe on December 26, 2005, 10:32:39 PM
Do you like buffets, fast food, or a nice place to sit down and be served?
Yes :) They all have their pluses. So usually it depends on the mood
Are you glad to be a Team Member? ;)
Do you follow any sports? If so, which teams?
;)
Quote from: Mattitude on December 27, 2005, 02:21:26 AM
Are you glad to be a Team Member? ;)
Glad doesn't begin to describe it
Quote from: redone on December 27, 2005, 02:23:15 AM
Do you follow any sports? If so, which teams?
Not really. I'm pretty much disgusted with professional sports here in the US.
Did you play a part in Larry Llama's demise?
what was the first script you have made using php & mysql?
how long did your first relationship lasted?
what errors do you most encounter?
do you also think hamsters are evil?
if you can point someone out to be on the team, who would it be?(any position)
what could be a another word for love for you?
how many times youfe cried since your alive?
witch part of the day you are at your best?
whats the strangest thing youve ever witnessed?
hmmzz well that will keep you busy for a couple of minutes i geuss :P
Quote from: Trekkie101 on December 27, 2005, 07:15:29 AM
Did you play a part in Larry Llama's demise?
/me hides the rifle
On advise from my lawyers I refuse to answer that question
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
what was the first script you have made using php & mysql?
Hello World, from a database :)
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
how long did your first relationship lasted?
2 years? But I was really young at the time so it was a lot simplier.
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
what errors do you most encounter?
Misspellings, though the problem comes in when I notice it and start spelling it correctly half way through. Becomes lots of fun when its a variable name.
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
do you also think hamsters are evil?
My cats certainlly don't think so ;)
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
if you can point someone out to be on the team, who would it be?(any position)
Not going to spoil the fun :)
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
what could be a another word for love for you?
There may be ways to say it in other languages but there is no other word.
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
how many times youfe cried since your alive?
Oh hell I don't know. Though "Old City Bar" by TSO is pretty much a safe bet to make me water up.
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
witch part of the day you are at your best?
It totally depends on what I'm doing. Waking up early is the best when I need to add "bulk" to a paper. Late at night is when I do my best idea work. Mid day is the best for troubleshooting.
Quote from: Leipe_Po on December 27, 2005, 09:17:26 AM
whats the strangest thing youve ever witnessed?
/me shrugs
Nothing truely strange has stuck in my memory.
No idea.
What 5 things do you most hope to accomplish during your life?
Quote from: Joseph on December 27, 2005, 03:49:42 PM
What 5 things do you most hope to accomplish during your life?
To lead a morally good life, to find true and lasting happiness, to find out why hotdog buns come in packages of 10 but hot dogs come in packages of 8, obtain a PhD, and to see SMF kick all of the other forum software butts.
Ahhh, A Jarhead hmmmm, this explains alot.( j/k my pops was a Marine)
Quote19. How many languages do you speak? If so which ones?
2. Bad English and Worse English.
Right there with ya man... (Glade to see I'm not alone...)
Good to see a few Military guys[gals too if any] on the SMF team :D
So any idea on who the next
victim team member will be to tell their life story?? Oldiesmann ??
Friday
Mike I think hes rushing you off :P
-JayBachatero
Quote from: JayBachatero on December 27, 2005, 10:28:26 PM
Mike I think hes rushing you off :P
-JayBachatero
No, no... just trying' to see who gonna get it next... its kinda fun you know... I would of never guessed 1/2 the stuff from the contest... in fact, the only thing I was sure of what your real name, and only because you had sai it in a post I read right before the contest...
Yea I was like playing :P Yea my name was all over the place :P
-JayBachatero
MikeMill, that was really informative. I feel like I really know you. Since I know you so well now, could you lend me $100? :P
Sure just give me $300 collateral
Mike, have you got a picture of you for us all to throw darts at see?
Yes I have one. Will I share it: Nope :)
Don't think I've ever said "hey" so here you go :)
Good to have you on the team!
left or right handed?
I'm not a stinkin south paw :)
Quote from: MikeMill on December 29, 2005, 06:39:05 PM
I'm not a stinkin south paw :)
<---- is a stinkin south paw..... :D
Kings fan??
Not really
Thank you all for your questions. Now make sure you go haze Jay properly