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Hi to All,
I am just wondering if anybody would be interested in joining a real event where we could meet somewhere in europe (Geneva? quite central and well served by cheap low-fare flights).
We could meet for one weekend, for example, and the meeting could be focused to BXD: Blackstone Xda Developers!
the entrance ticket is quite obvious: the touch HD with a non-official ROM!
...ad maybe somebody could develop some nice apps for BT identification?
I post this thread here because i think it should be a targeted event, not a general public happening. I wonder if we could also get some support from HTC or some local media, for example to rent a meeting place. Maybe we could even make a few contests and share some acknowledgements, but these are just few ideas.
...Please post your opinions!
EDIT: for your information, the poll is "in clear" e.g clicking on the numbers you can see individual names...of course, it is not binding!
...reserved for future use...
Sounds good,
But XDA is going down words...
So don't think I'm in the mood to meet some haters here....
Still a good idea.
xmoo said:
Sounds good,
But XDA is going down words...
So don't think I'm in the mood to meet some haters here....
Still a good idea.
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Hi Xmoo,
we all have different opinions, i would be surprised if intelligent people would not understand each other point. I am not a moderator, but i didn't see any heavy personal offense - i know that some moderators are really very keen on that...
pzucchel said:
Hi Xmoo,
we all have different opinions, i would be surprised if intelligent people would not understand each other point. I am not a moderator, but i didn't see any heavy personal offense - i know that some moderators are really very keen on that...
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Well it's nothign personal.
I'm talking bout the no share issue.
I'm talking bout the android issue.
I'm talking bout the issue that many rom coockers are planning to leave.
One of my best friends and a long time member of XDA is planning to leave.
He is also a moderator... so.....
But on topic.
I would wanna go tho.
Geneva sounds good. So we can also see the car show
i like the idea, and had you suggested it a few years back then it would probably have been a big hit, but id like to echo the words above, some moderators have serious issues on here, the site is beginning to lose its self and its consistancy the admins dont appear to take any notice and let their mods run riot, even members seem to demand everything and give nothing,
Ive stopped my donations for my own reasons, i doubt i will continue unless things improve, at the mo id would rather support the individual programer than the whole community which is shame.
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
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Well it's nothign personal.
I'm talking bout the no share issue.
I'm talking bout the android issue.
I'm talking bout the issue that many rom coockers are planning to leave.
One of my best friends and a long time member of XDA is planning to leave.
He is also a moderator... so.....
But on topic.
I would wanna go tho.
Geneva sounds good. So we can also see the car show
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Off Topic: XDA is a container, as well as a real-life event. We are all civilized persons, and i am sure we could format different opinions into a real and pacific confrontations.
On topic: unfortunately, during the car show you cannot find lodging in the radius of 50 km....and becomes quite expensive.
I don't want to make any advertisement, but check for prices on www.easyjet.com from your place to Geneva and you'll realize it is one of the cheapest places to reach in Europe! Maybe London or Amsterdam are alternatives...
dazza9075 said:
i like the idea, and had you suggested it a few years back then it would probably have been a big hit, but id like to echo the words above, some moderators have serious issues on here, the site is beginning to lose its self and its consistancy the admins dont appear to take any notice and let their mods run riot, even members seem to demand everything and give nothing,
Ive stopped my donations for my own reasons, i doubt i will continue unless things improve, at the mo id would rather support the individual programer than the whole community which is shame.
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
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It is becoming quite a religious thing. To avoid what religions have been doing in the past, maybe an ecumenic event could help?
On my side, i moderate my signature - you are both right in saying that increasing the temperature doesn't help ourselves.
pzucchel said:
Off Topic: XDA is a container, as well as a real-life event. We are all civilized persons, and i am sure we could format different opinions into a real and pacific confrontations.
On topic: unfortunately, during the car show you cannot find lodging in the radius of 50 km....and becomes quite expensive.
I don't want to make any advertisement, but check for prices on www.easyjet.com from your place to Geneva and you'll realize it is one of the cheapest places to reach in Europe! Maybe London or Amsterdam are alternatives...
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Baa forget London its cheaper for most folk to get to the south of france and stay a few nights then it is to fly an hour in London, besides Scotlands better!
i am new here since i ve own a blackstone.. but without xda? htc would be nothing for me..
i am very interested in a meeting.. also i am more a computer geek (admin of very independent pctreiber.net) i am really interested in learning and in xda stuff, i really like it here and appreciate a lot. i have no negative opinion about xda, for sure.
meeting:
would be really nice.. and a place to learn and meet.. like a wordcamp (wordpress)
Sounds like a ssplendid idea... Will definitely think about it
i am really interested and will try everything to take part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483612
dazza9075 said:
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
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There may be issues right now, with many people disillusioned, but I like pzucchel's style in bringing forward something so positive to the table. That's only to be commended and can only help to recover the spirit that is seen to be lost! Good on ya!
Count me in and it's 100% if it is London
Nice Idea (creative and constructive) - we need people like you here pzucchel - good man!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483612
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Thanks Schooleydoo, i didn't know about it!
First of all, i would like to clarify that this is just a proposal for discussion and reflection. I personally hate "organizers" jumping on top of spontaneous events to get some personal benefits in terms of recognition and reputation, and i can tell you for sure i don't have any of these targets. But there is a large number of nice people here, and people that i respect a lot even if they have opinions different from mines....that i would like to meet in person.
(including Dutty if you really want to spell it out! He is a great cook, nobody should forget that he always shared a big number of his achievements by making cabs that were used by many other roms, freely...it must be just a big misunderstanding...right Dutty?)
...sorry, Back to topic:
Seeing the number of possible attendees after 12 hours of posting already of the order of 50, i would personally argue to restrict it to the blackstone device only, for three reasons:
1. Even if there is a lot to share technically, it could well be that we have never had contacts with people from other devices. and the interest in meeting will become restricted to social groups "per device".
2. It should be, in my opinion, mainly a social event. Technical matters can be easily discussed on the forum, in fact. And to be a useful social event we would need to be less than 100 or so, to be able to meet each other and say at least 2 words in 48 hours to people that we don't know a lot, but that we could know during our forum activity!
3. Parallel sessions is, in my opinion, a mistake. if we have a single session we could easily broadcast it on internet, and allow our asian and australian and american friends (those without CDMA support! ) to be part of the event. We are ONE community, don't forget! i would love to meet our viet friends also! but we could have webcam attendants, no?
In my opinion, the best number of attendes should be below 120. Of course it should be an OPEN event (Yes we share! ) , but we should try to target a manageable number, in terms of logistics and social aspects. Any other comments or opinions?
I alread imagine meeting a 15 year old guy with the badge "Schooleydoo"...
By the way: did anybody notice that apparently techno geeks are all males? or this is a demonstration of biological superiority or somebody is cheating...
(this to attract more attendees!!! )
hey.. of course i will take my girlfriend (n73me) with me to this event/party/meeting.. its not a wordcamp, its an xdacamp and sure a great idea and happening. i agree your words full!
Hi Guys,
I've made my first theme and popped it on the android market, I made the decision to charge £0.99 for it as I believe it to be worth that and I know if I saw it then I would have no qualms with paying this at all, however since releasing it around 10 hours ago, ive only had 3 downloads all of which were cancelled so im trying to work out reasons why. One possible reason I can think is that they are using the Motorola Droid, where most these don't look particularly good because of the resolution, the second is that they just plain didn't like it! I do find this rather odd though as I have included 2 screenshots.
So if here's the androlib link (http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-nd-android-pandatheme-psimpleblack_5896-pExj.aspx) (screens dont do it much justice), I would appreciate any feedback. If anyone wants to download it for real then for today I will refund anyone from XDA developers who purchases it, just PM me your name after you have done so.
Thanks a lot for any help .
Looks pretty good to me, i take it the fuzziness is just in the screenshots? There's certainly A LOT worse on the market that have quite a few downloads, so I think you just have to give it time.
Yeah the fuzzyness is just the screens, thanks for the comment . Feel free to download if you want to take it for a spin and I'll refund your money making it free.
Anyone else got anything to add? getting a lot of views but little in the way of comments .
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Anyone else got anything to add? getting a lot of views but little in the way of comments .
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I would suggest making the notification bar black. The white bar does not look quite right. On the other hand, I only theme AOSP ROMS, so this may not be an option for you.
I want you to know that what follows is constructive criticism in the hopes that it will help you. If I offend I apologize, and give you full permission to tell me to piss off.
When I look at the theme, it looks nice, very clean, all the graphics work, but there is nothing that grabs my attention. It seems very "flat" and I personally would refund and get a theme that would draw me in to the screen. Having said that, I think it is really great work, that with a little bit of effort could really sell. I am sorry to say that I can not tell you what it needs, but I suggest making a few mock ups in gimp (or photoshop) and asking people what they think.
Additionally, the theme looks a lot like an iphone, which may be why I do not care for the look as much another may. The idiots on the market are always looking for iphone this and that, and thus I think it could really sell given time.
Thanks, comments noted, very helpful. The black notification bar isn't an option in this sort of theme but I'll definately be looking into ways of jazzing it up for a version 2.0 .
While I love themes like this, the only issue is that every other app installed will have a regular icon. Which unfortunatly takes away from your great work..
Yeah I recognise this, i was thinking of adding extra ones for the most popular apps (facebook, twidroid etc). Maybe this is something I'll look further in to.
jgclifton said:
Yeah I recognise this, i was thinking of adding extra ones for the most popular apps (facebook, twidroid etc). Maybe this is something I'll look further in to.
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That is exactly what I did. There is no way to legally theme and distribute most market apps, so just make an addition icon pack and let people apply via bettercut.
By the way, I showed this to my wife, whom is a professional graphic designer, and asked her opinion. She suggested it is way too flat, and needs more contrast. I realize that you do not want to add color to accomplish this, as it defies the point of your theme, so she suggested to do away with the symmetry. Stagger some icons, give the homescreen a look that carries the eye of the viewer around it.
Thanks cloverdale, will definately take this into account in my future themes. Currently selling ok on the market place after making a few colour variations .
I recently decided to a lot myself $500 to spend on myself before I resume my major saving scheme. (I save 80% of every check, right into savings account, investments, etc). But I have to let myself spend some money every now and again!
Anyways, I want to buy myself something new and fun. (I could go outside of $500 but I don't want to go to far, this is just what I have alloted myself.) I am not sure what to get myself. One million internets to the person who suggests something AWESOME!
Here are things I have, that I am not looking to replace:
- Computer
- Phone
- Audio System (both for PC and Car)
- Monitor
- Webcam
- Headphones w/Mic
- Camera
Some of my interests:
- All things nerdy
I don't watch T.V. so anything T.V. related is out. Thanks for your help!
Take it to Jack Binion's and put it all on black.
good day.
Ehemm Desire Z or the new G2 (Same thing) youll be happy
you could give it to me..... Or if you want to be greedy and spend it on yourself , then you could buy a remote control helicopter with a video camera on the front and record all types of cool stuff
Well Lets see, you could buy a projector and set it up with your game console or have a small home theater: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002KKCVSW/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8
Or you could get an SSD: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Technology-RealSSD-Solid-CTFDDAC256MAG-1G1/dp/B0039SM0B2
Considering your "not willing to replace" list, i'm pretty much out of ideas (not trying to be an asshole here, i'm seriously out of ideas )
NikolaiT said:
Considering your "not willing to replace" list, i'm pretty much out of ideas (not trying to be an asshole here, i'm seriously out of ideas )
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Exactly my problem. I don't want to replace any of those things because there is pretty much nothing that can beat it.
On a side note the helicopter with camera sounds interestings and so does a projection screen. HMM.
I vote for an RC helicopter. It's one of the most fun hobbies EVAR!!
You can get quite a nice CCP for $500 but if you've never flown a below before you can get a great indoor starter for around $100. Plus if you spend $500 you wont have any budget left for replacement parts. Go for a smaller one, by the time you spend another $100 on blades you'll be a pro Look for the Esky Lama, lots and lots of fun.
*edit- http://www.xheli.com/2-4ghz-lama-v4-silver-version-.html
nebenezer said:
I vote for an RC helicopter. It's one of the most fun hobbies EVAR!!
You can get quite a nice CCP for $500 but if you've never flown a below before you can get a great indoor starter for around $100. Plus if you spend $500 you wont have any budget left for replacement parts. Go for a smaller one, by the time you spend another $100 on blades you'll be a pro Look for the Esky Lama, lots and lots of fun.
*edit- http://www.xheli.com/2-4ghz-lama-v4-silver-version-.html
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I +1!
I started on a Esky lama, and its great fun once you get it! I've moved up to a nitro one now, which costs a hell of alot more to fix.
Go small if your getting a RC heli!
An android tablet
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all you guys(cept chopper , a gd 1 derr) are nerds of such a high level that its me who feels ashamed of myself ... buy some clothes , and take a friend with you whos got some style ...
What's more nerdy and bad ass than a laser keyboard?!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/keyboards-mice/8193/
Click the link!
maybe one of these? http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/index.html?country=au&lang=en
and you would still have alot of money left to blast on apps and accessories!!
Donate some in charity ?
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More nerdy.. Hmm.
That and a laser touch pad!
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Does the laser touch pad exist though?
An iPad? Nah just kidding
Have you seen the archos 101? It looks pretty cool.
PaulForde said:
An iPad? Nah just kidding
Have you seen the archos 101? It looks pretty cool.
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yea itd be good use for a doormat
Donate to a charity, now you have to or else you'll feel bad and selfish
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Android Tab vote for the tab
You said " nothing related to t.V" so do you mean you don't play video games such Halo?
You can try spending cash on a sport you enjoy, or buy work out equipment?
I have a ipad.this party makes me sad....
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Hello,
I've been invited in an Apple Hiring Event for next monday.
They said: " Feel free to dress business casual "
Does it mean that Business Casual is recommended or ... ?
I was thinking about wearing: Blue Jeans, Black V Neck T Shirt and Black Shoes.
That should be fine ?
Do you have any advices ?
Thanks
Wear business casual... Nice fitting slacks with a pressed, ironed long sleeve button down tucked in. Dress shoes too. Shave your face, get a haircut, come prepared. Bring two pens, a few copies of your resume and cover letter, and have several questions prepared for them. The guys who get jobs will be wearing that and doing those things. Good luck man.
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Awesome ! Thank you so much =) !
Other advices ?
Bring your android device?
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Off course I will =)
I think you should wear new balance sneakers, jeans, and a black turtle neck, also glasses, and shave your hair. You don't have to shave your face.
You want me to look like S Jobs, don't you ?
M2oSa said:
Hello,
I've been invited in an Apple Hiring Event for next monday.
They said: " Feel free to dress business casual "
Does it mean that Business Casual is recommended or ... ?
I was thinking about wearing: Blue Jeans, Black V Neck T Shirt and Black Shoes.
That should be fine ?
Do you have any advices ?
Thanks
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Yeah. Have a bloodtype compatible with Steve Jobs, and don't drink before the interview. They might want to check your liver's status.
use a lot of words like "demand" and "now" when they ask you about what you would like to make hourly. also, try to look drunk, even if you aren't. employers love somebody who can also have fun in the work place.
and try to fabricate everything you say and over-exaggerate your success thus far in life. make them need you. if none of that works, for pitty, have a story prepared for them about how your mother has cancer and can't pay her medical bills. don't forget to look like you are fabricating this story as well, employers love creativity and a "do whatever it takes" attitude to get what they want.
also, they will appreciate a technical mind, so make sure that you talk about the ins and outs of your android device. and show them you can sell a customer by convincing them that android phones are way ahead of the curve and anything else is archaic and bland. try to show passion on this subject as well, maybe even a little bit of hostility and threatening tone in your voice, they need to know you can hold your own in a tough work environment.
go get 'em champ, you'll do great.
cobraboy85 said:
use a lot of words like "demand" and "now" when they ask you about what you would like to make hourly. also, try to look drunk, even if you aren't. employers love somebody who can also have fun in the work place.
and try to fabricate everything you say and over-exaggerate your success thus far in life. make them need you. if none of that works, for pitty, have a story prepared for them about how your mother has cancer and can't pay her medical bills. don't forget to look like you are fabricating this story as well, employers love creativity and a "do whatever it takes" attitude to get what they want.
also, they will appreciate a technical mind, so make sure that you talk about the ins and outs of your android device. and show them you can sell a customer by convincing them that android phones are way ahead of the curve and anything else is archaic and bland. try to show passion on this subject as well, maybe even a little bit of hostility and threatening tone in your voice, they need to know you can hold your own in a tough work environment.
go get 'em champ, you'll do great.
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All great advice, but if you really want to stand out from the crowd and make an impact then I strongly recommend nudity. I guarantee they'll remember you. You'll be the guy they talk about round the water cooler.
johncmolyneux said:
All great advice, but if you really want to stand out from the crowd and make an impact then I strongly recommend nudity. I guarantee they'll remember you. You'll be the guy they talk about round the water cooler.
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HIMYM - Season 7 Episode 2 - Beercules.
Worked for Marshall.
Thanks to all of you guys for helping me, I appreciate it !
I'll do my best and try to get the job =) !
Thank you soo much for the advice
M2oSa said:
Thanks to all of you guys for helping me, I appreciate it !
I'll do my best and try to get the job =) !
Thank you soo much for the advice
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All jokes aside, good luck mate.
sakai4eva said:
Yeah. Have a bloodtype compatible with Steve Jobs, and don't drink before the interview. They might want to check your liver's status.
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Sometimes the thanks button just isnt enough....
OP, a nice bright Hawaiian shirt never fails to impress....
conantroutman said:
Sometimes the thanks button just isnt enough....
OP, a nice bright Hawaiian shirt never fails to impress....
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Remove that infraction point?
Heyheeey !
They called me back =D !
And I have an Interview in 3 days with the store manager !
Should I wear the same thing or be more casual ?
Nice, simple jean + Polo or nice tshirt with long sleeve ?
Thanks y'all for your help =)
Good for you. I've been looking for a job but can't get a response from anywhere. :/
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M2oSa said:
Heyheeey !
They called me back =D !
And I have an Interview in 3 days with the store manager !
Should I wear the same thing or be more casual ?
Nice, simple jean + Polo or nice tshirt with long sleeve ?
Thanks y'all for your help =)
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Well done man - you obviously made a good impression, so you've got the hardest part over and done with.
Others will probably disagree, but whenever I'm asked for a formal interview I go in a suit. I'd at least wear smart trousers with a shirt and tie.
Thanks for replying !
I've been reading lot of things and they said that a suit may be .. Overdressed ?
Thanks
Hello ! I went at the 2nd Interview and I talk to a man for about 45minutes.
He said that they are going to email me later for a background check.
Am I close ?
I'm an avid android user and also a Sneakerhead ...Been buying shoes all my life. Now things have changed and the whole landscape to buying shoes only has been corrupted. Not only has it become to buy shoes physically due to Sweepstakes and raffles but now We have automated bots checking people out way before I can click the Nike link to purchase a shoe at 8 am est.. I just can't compete with automated scripted bots... How can I compete? Who can help me compete? Because as I see it Skynet beats man every time lol
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I'm an avid android user and also a Sneakerhead ...Been buying shoes all my life. Now things have changed and the whole landscape to buying shoes only has been corrupted. Not only has it become to buy shoes physically due to Sweepstakes and raffles but now We have automated bots checking people out way before I can click the Nike link to purchase a shoe at 8 am est.. I just can't compete with automated scripted bots... How can I compete? Who can help me compete? Because as I see it Skynet beats man every time lol
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Write your own scripted bot.
veeman said:
Write your own scripted bot.
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Your Exactly right.. I'm guessing it will be basic coding and script.. But I'm not educated enough to make such a scripted bot program.. Any help?
Am I the only one who buys stuff from a store?
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It's threads like this that make me think I no longer belong on this planet.
You obviously has no idea on the background of my story... Im asking for assistance since there is a disadvantage
Thats OK said:
It's threads like this that make me think I no longer belong on this planet.
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You beat me to it! Colour me confused:
Sweepstakes and raffles to buy shoes?
Race against time to buy shoes?
Surely you just walk into a shop and buy a pair you like? What am i missing?
DirkGently said:
You beat me to it! Colour me confused:
Sweepstakes and raffles to buy shoes?
Race against time to buy shoes?
Surely you just walk into a shop and buy a pair you like? What am i missing?
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It's not that easy bruh.... The days of walking in your local sneaker shop buying NICE kicks are over, yea you can get the lastest Vans but not Jordan's or Lebron's. Most stores do raffles, (I'm sure you know was that is, they give you ticket...you get it) After someone loses the raffle, online is the only option... Twitter is where Nike gives RSVP links for limited kicks, and hackers have come up with a bot to reply faster that humans. (Race against time thingy) I am a sneakerhead also looking for the samething the OP is.
I'm simply asking for assistance from the hacking community.. To develop a JavaScript program, lets say for chrome or what not to help me choose the shoe from the RSVP Nike Twitter Link and help me check out immediately so I can have the chance to purchase a desired shoe I want (Man vs Skynet) Bots are light years faster.. I'm a noob at doing any such scripts, looking for someone fond enough to teach me or help me out but in essence I want to learn..
Since I'm a size 14/15 it's very hard to get a desired shoe, not only that but big sizes such as a 14/15 are made in even smaller quantities.. So most of the time the RSVP Twitter Nike system is the way to go.. Even then it's such a pain..
Or just wait a week till the physical store has them in stock once more? Larger sizes? Tell them, they'll order them for you.
I got you man
sweetandsour said:
I'm an avid android user and also a Sneakerhead ...Been buying shoes all my life. Now things have changed and the whole landscape to buying shoes only has been corrupted. Not only has it become to buy shoes physically due to Sweepstakes and raffles but now We have automated bots checking people out way before I can click the Nike link to purchase a shoe at 8 am est.. I just can't compete with automated scripted bots... How can I compete? Who can help me compete? Because as I see it Skynet beats man every time lol
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email me man these people on here just don't understand sneakerheads.
soul65 said:
email me man these people on here just don't understand sneakerheads.
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Thanks, I sent you a message
Not good enough.. Need something better
Anybody want to help me?
PC inclined preferably
I wanna learn to code such a script .. Not only to buy but to learn something new
You're not going to get a line of people going to help you because it only benefits you and those bots are own by powerful businesses who sell the kicks marked up to people like you who missed out.
Also when you say sweepstakes, there's rules. Rules that don't allow one person to have an unfair advantage. Those bots are cheating but it isn't easy as changing a few lines of code because then every sneaker head would do it. Websites also change their codes often like twitter could be everyday.
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Anybody want to help me?
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yes, i can help. please contact me
i have the same issue!!! PLEASE, some one help me!
I saw some youtube video and they are saying that it's not a hard script, good programmer can work it out in a hour...
i hate that im a bio major... T__T