I made a holiday

**Fox** · 07-25-2005, 02:59 PM

Okay. Today is the last day that I type a line of text in all caps because of the CAPS LOCK key. I tore mine off, and I suggest you do too.

That's why I'm calling today Tear off your useless CAPS LOCK key day.

I used a ballpoint pen; be creative in your choice of instruments. Just don't get carried away.

**myquitehead** · 07-25-2005, 03:07 PM

I haven't had start menu keys in years

Ballpoint all the way.

**superflysmith** · 07-25-2005, 03:44 PM

I was wondering why you were always shouting at people.

just kidding

**toxict3arz** · 07-25-2005, 03:54 PM

I HAVE A QUESTION *oops caps lock was on haha how ironic*

if i try to tear off my caps lock key and i ACCIDENTLY mess up my whole key board
*if*

then does the starter of this holiday buy us a new one?

Volt-Schwibe · 07-25-2005, 04:13 PM

are you saying that you never use the caps lock key at all?

i know i won't tear mine off, it's the run walk toggle in all of my first person shooter games.

**Fox** · 07-25-2005, 04:38 PM

It's the run/walk in my games too...I'll just stick it back on for them, it comes off and on pretty easily. But I don't play that often.

Oh I forgot the disclaimer. If you damage your keyboard while trying this, it's not my fault because you have free will.

With most keyboards, it's not a problem. Just pull them up. With laptop keyboards, you just have to start from the bottom of the key and pry upwards.

**DumberDrummer** · 07-25-2005, 05:58 PM

I'm all for it, but I don't want to desecrate this keyboard. My father would become very mad.

**Sealy** · 07-25-2005, 08:54 PM

Ya know what would be a bummer? If you tore off your caps lock and for some reason it stuck permanently on caps??? heh... not of the good . YOU WOULD SCREAM ALL THE TIME O_O

**DumberDrummer** · 07-25-2005, 09:12 PM

You know what I hate?

On the communal school computers around here, pranksters take off the Backspace key on some keyboards. Makes it insanely hard to type.

**40sondacurb** · 07-25-2005, 10:40 PM

I got a better one for you, scroll lock.

And if you realy want to steam someone you shouldn't take off the backspace, cause people can just use del, what you want to do it take off alt cntrl and del. That renders the average maching pretty much usless.

**toxict3arz** · 07-26-2005, 02:08 AM

more than the scroll lock who really uses the enter button just tear them off

EDIT:

both of them!

elf · 07-26-2005, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myquitehead

I haven't had start menu keys in years

ditto...the real catcher is to just tap the 'insert' key once. That way when someone types it will overwrite whatever is there, instead of adding stuff. The average user does not know how to turn that off

I don't mind the caps that much...I mean I don't use it, ever. My run/walk toggle is shift, crouch is ctrl, prone is either q or z...

**superflysmith** · 07-26-2005, 07:30 AM

Here's a short video about the origin of cnt-alt-delete. You might enjoy it.

yustr · 07-26-2005, 07:53 AM

I wonder if Longhorn, oops, Vista will continue these ancient traditions? And, they say DOS doesn’t live.

**myquitehead** · 07-26-2005, 08:15 AM

Or We Could Take Allll The Keys Off!! Hah!!

**40sondacurb** · 07-26-2005, 10:43 AM

Well if you do that no one will even attempt to use it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elf

ditto...the real catcher is to just tap the 'insert' key once. That way when someone types it will overwrite whatever is there, instead of adding stuff. The average user does not know how to turn that off

I don't mind the caps that much...I mean I don't use it, ever. My run/walk toggle is shift, crouch is ctrl, prone is either q or z...

I have to admit, I used to be a victim of that. I kept wondering what was turning on the overwrite in word, then I remembered I ues del a lot and my fingers sometimes slip.

**Fox** · 07-26-2005, 10:56 AM

Took another one out today- that menu dropdown next to the right winkey. I'm addicted!

Lock your computers up tight, I'm going on a key-tearing rampage tonight.

bry623 · 07-26-2005, 11:21 AM

On April Fools' Day, we switched all of the letter keys around on our boss'keyboard when he was at lunch. Then we went to lunch; I bet he had fun!

**Fox** · 07-26-2005, 11:36 AM

That's what I felt like when I went to germany. Man they have screwed up keyboards there...

**DumberDrummer** · 07-26-2005, 01:18 PM

What's the scroll lock do? I keep hitting it and nothing happens.

07-25-2005, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I made a holiday Okay. Today is the last day that I type a line of text in all caps because of the CAPS LOCK key. I tore mine off, and I suggest you do too. That's why I'm calling today Tear off your useless CAPS LOCK key day. I used a ballpoint pen; be creative in your choice of instruments. Just don't get carried away. Last edited by 40sondacurb; 07-26-2005 at 12:20 PM.

07-25-2005, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
superflysmith An American Hero and Moderator, The Conversation Pit. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,581 OS: XP PRO	I was wondering why you were always shouting at people. just kidding __________________ "Some people go their whole life wondering if they ever made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem." Bush made the Packers lose

07-25-2005, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	are you saying that you never use the caps lock key at all? i know i won't tear mine off, it's the run walk toggle in all of my first person shooter games. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

07-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	It's the run/walk in my games too...I'll just stick it back on for them, it comes off and on pretty easily. But I don't play that often. Oh I forgot the disclaimer. If you damage your keyboard while trying this, it's not my fault because you have free will. With most keyboards, it's not a problem. Just pull them up. With laptop keyboards, you just have to start from the bottom of the key and pry upwards. Last edited by 40sondacurb; 07-26-2005 at 12:20 PM.

07-25-2005, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	I'm all for it, but I don't want to desecrate this keyboard. My father would become very mad. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

07-25-2005, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
myquitehead TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572 OS: XP Pro Sp1	I haven't had start menu keys in years Ballpoint all the way.

07-25-2005, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	I HAVE A QUESTION oops caps lock was on haha how ironic if i try to tear off my caps lock key and i ACCIDENTLY mess up my whole key board if then does the starter of this holiday buy us a new one?

07-25-2005, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sealy Resident Brat Emeritus :P Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,045 OS: XP(home)	Ya know what would be a bummer? If you tore off your caps lock and for some reason it stuck permanently on caps??? heh... not of the good . YOU WOULD SCREAM ALL THE TIME O_O __________________ ~Brightest Blessings~ Sealy Kim --------------------- Ná glac pioc comhairle gan comhairle ban. O Autumn. Laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof, there thou may'st rest, And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe; And all the daughters of the year shall dance, Sing now the lusty song of fruits and flowers. -William Blake- Contributions will not go unnoticed.

07-25-2005, 09:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	You know what I hate? On the communal school computers around here, pranksters take off the Backspace key on some keyboards. Makes it insanely hard to type. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

07-25-2005, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
40sondacurb Don't be a menace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,285 OS: Vista sp2	I got a better one for you, scroll lock. And if you realy want to steam someone you shouldn't take off the backspace, cause people can just use del, what you want to do it take off alt cntrl and del. That renders the average maching pretty much usless. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running

07-26-2005, 02:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	more than the scroll lock who really uses the enter button just tear them off EDIT: both of them!

07-26-2005, 07:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
superflysmith An American Hero and Moderator, The Conversation Pit. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,581 OS: XP PRO	Here's a short video about the origin of cnt-alt-delete. You might enjoy it. __________________ "Some people go their whole life wondering if they ever made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem." Bush made the Packers lose

07-26-2005, 07:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,044 OS: XP Pro My System	I wonder if Longhorn, oops, Vista will continue these ancient traditions? And, they say DOS doesn’t live. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

07-26-2005, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
myquitehead TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572 OS: XP Pro Sp1	Or We Could Take Allll The Keys Off!! Hah!!

07-26-2005, 10:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Took another one out today- that menu dropdown next to the right winkey. I'm addicted! Lock your computers up tight, I'm going on a key-tearing rampage tonight. Last edited by 40sondacurb; 07-26-2005 at 12:21 PM.

07-26-2005, 11:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 11,692 OS: winxp pro sp2	On April Fools' Day, we switched all of the letter keys around on our boss'keyboard when he was at lunch. Then we went to lunch; I bet he had fun! __________________ "If you aren't a liberal when you're 20, you have no heart. If you aren't a conservative when you are 50, you have no brain"

07-26-2005, 11:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	That's what I felt like when I went to germany. Man they have screwed up keyboards there... Last edited by 40sondacurb; 07-26-2005 at 12:21 PM.

07-26-2005, 01:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	What's the scroll lock do? I keep hitting it and nothing happens. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace