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Youth Tech Newsletter
created by teens for teens
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Sunday, March 14, 1999 - Volume VI - Edition 9
YT Direct Newsletter Editor:YTCC Blaze
to access youth tech, jump on over to keyword: YT
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. . . . . . . . Da Inside Jabber . . . . . . . . .
>> TECHISH TALK: How many fonts do u really need for 1 'lil person?
>>RANDOM THOUGHT:My baby's finally back, and workin' great
>>SPOTLIGHT:Bits of Bytes, stay on top of Technical news; daily.
>>CHAT SNIPITS: What are crazy people like you sayin in our room?
>>YTCC FACTOIDS:This week we bug YTCC Chris for some facts :)
>> POLL ZONE 101:Your thoughts on last week's poll + a new one!
>>techish talk:...............................................................
how many fonts make enough?
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It's what makes a computer individualized, the fonts. There's boring fonts, balloon fonts, squiggly fonts, tall fonts, skinny fonts, and just about anything inbetween. There's fonts that really aren't fonts at all, but pictures. Even if they're the coolest thing since sliced bread, how many do you really need? They make CDs that contain 1,000 different fonts, but how many of 'em are gonna be almost exactly the same? I've heard cases where a person had loaded so many fonts on their computer it started going bezurk, maybe it's a sign? "Warning: If you install another font on your computer I will blow up. Have a nice day!" <g>
• For those font freaks, who just can't get enough of them shoved into their computer, you can check out Keyword: Font while online.
>>random thought:......................................................
he's back, and workin' fine!
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I promised last newsletter I'd keep you updated on my old computer problem. Well, it's alive and kickin' again like its old self. My brother got the joy of having it now, maybe I can get him addicted to the internet, eh? Like I said, it did get fixed but not without a nice big fat price tag attached to it, $240 bucks, but at least it works. If you learn anything from this story (heaven forbid you learn something outside of an educational institution), it's "don't use your recovery disk/cd (which formats your hard drive) if nothing is wrong with your computer in the first place" :)
>>spotlight:....................................................................
don't become lost in the tech. world!
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Okay, so you hop on your computer everyday to check your email and stop in your favorite chatroom for a few mins to catch up on the latest news with your cyber friends. But, you might not know what the heck is really happenin in the tech world these days. You can stay on top of the latest greatest coolest awesomest tech headlines by checking out our Bits of Bytes area daily! Each day we feature 2 or 3 cool headlines that deal with something "techish" with a link to the website that has the article. To get to this area in YT just keep readin..
• Sound like somethin you wanna check out? Goto the Bits of Bytesarea now!
>>chat snipits:...............................................................
weird people say weird things :)
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The world is full of weird people and our chatroom is no exception. Below are a few lines of chat copied from our chatroom that were really said. This only means you have to watch out what you say or it may just show up in next week's newsletter.
HrtBeat17: guys.. I had fun at walmart...
HrtBeat17: I got a magic 8 ball.. ANNNND a hair scrunchee that quacks :)
RainyMoonz: try saving yer legs, Jeffy ;P
YTCC Blaze: how am i sposed to host if i'm killed? :p
YTCC Blaze: becky will be mad if i die :p 'cause i won't be makin mah
YTCC Blaze: chats <snorts>
HrtBeat17: um.. alright.. 3rd person today who's called me an animal
>>ytcc factoids:............................................................
we take a look @ YTCCChris this week!
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1) What do people refer to you as?
That nutcase that hosts that chat thingy, or more often Chris.
2) What do you like to do in your free time?
Host that chat thingy, seriously. I also like to play shpletzky, go to the bonbinker, and have a few klotzers here and there. (Don't ask. Even I don't know.)
3) Why did you want to be a YTCC? What is the best part of being a YTCC?
Why? To nag BeckyYT. j/k. I joined so I could meet new and interesting people; BeckyYT for example. I really enjoy geting to know people and conversing (Oooh, big 2nd grade spelling word) with people. The best part? Hmmmm..... You people! Without you, I would be a lone lost person in the midst of a lost deprived, Ok, enough mushy mushy.
4) Who is your role model?
Jesus. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
5) Where do you see yourself in ten years?
The Fiji Islands
6) What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever done?
Hmmm...... once I locked myself in the bathroom.......
7) What do you like to do while online?
Chat of course!! I like to do other stuff too. Play games, check the weather, see how my mutual funds are doing. (Ha.)
8) What do you do in Youth Tech?
Well that depends on how you look at it......
I host chats, and do other fun stuff.
9) Do you accredit yourself with anything special?
Sure, Im one of the oldest YTCC's. I go the way back to eWorld. (Ask JeremyYT)
10) If you could chat online with anyone (living, deceased, or fictional), who would it be? Why? What would you talk about?
Anyone? Anyone? You guys of course!!! Your the best!
>>poll zone 101:...........................................................
is spam the unstoppable?............................................................................................
Whatcha' Thought:Last newsletter we asked you about girls, and wether you thought they were as interested in computers as guys were. We received 272 votes on that topic. The choice that was voted the most for was choice "A", here are the full results, enjoy:
A: Yes, I think girls are completely as interested as guys. 130
B: I think almost as interested as guys. 49
C: I think girls are somewhat interested but not like guys are. 52
D: I don't think most girls are interested in computers. 41
Each week in our newsletter you will find a poll like the one below that has to do with the current Two Cents topic which can be found by clicking here. Here's this week's poll:
Whatcha' Think: Do you think it is possible to keep spam from ones email account, and if so who is responsible for controlling it?
A: No I do not think it's possible to keep spam away (Vote A)
B: Yes I think it's possible & the responsiblity of the Online Service/ISP (Vote B)
C: Yes I think it is possible and the responsiblility of the account holder to use tools such as mail block etc. (Vote C)
D: Yes I think it is possible and the responsiblility of both the account holder and the service provider working together. (Vote D)
E: Yes I think it is possible and is the responsibility of the states to pass and enforce laws making it a crime. (Vote E)
To participate in this week's poll, send an email to YT 2Cents with the appropriate letter to your vote (A, B, C, D, or E) somewhere in the subject/body of your email. You must submit your entry by 03/19/99 for your vote to be included in the final results in the following week's newsletter. Please only send your vote to YT 2Cents and no other goobley gunk. To post your opinions on the poll topic goto the Two CentsOpinion Area.
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