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by Ian Volante
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 195307

Re: The C4C Football Thread

I'd like to join a league. Suppose I might set one up on my usual venue fantasyleague.com and persuade some you you there.

Last year's team, 214th overall, but second in my friends league :(

http://classic.fantasyleague.com/Team/T ... amid=26475
by Ian Volante
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433683

Re: Feature requests

Eoin Monaghan wrote:Erm, how about scoring using the scrabble system, so it isn't how long the word is but more how obscure the letters are, e.g GAUZE would score more than NOTARISE. But if you manage a nine you get double that score. Just a thought.
Scruntdown?
by Ian Volante
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:38 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
Replies: 81
Views: 9608

Re: Which two letters come next in the sequence?

David Roe wrote:
sarah white wrote:How huge was that song!
:D
Absolutely tiny, from what I've heard. Anyway, it was rap (with the silent "c") - not a song.
A cover version that was neither necessary nor appreciated, apart from the good old substitution of "constipation" for "reputation".
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Poll: Awesome Person Award
Replies: 28
Views: 2596

Re: Poll: Awesome Person Award

Can we have a most ubiquitous but mediocre person award? I think I'd be close to that one.
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
Replies: 53
Views: 7091

Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 2

Sorry Matt, had a major problem. I'll be around this afternoon, late tonight maybe and for a bit tomorrow teatime.
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

Charlie Reams wrote:
Maxine Silkstone wrote:As an American spelling of OESOPHAGITIS it shouldn't be in anyway should it?
Correct. Hope this is not a systematic error, Ian...
Oops! I'm pretty sure it's not.
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

1112 - 1200 [Mies van de Rohe - Northern Marianas]: Jim. I should have my bit finished by about midday, with any luck. It's been fun (no, really!) All done. Last word in the section was NORTHERNERS, which was kind of nice. Not wanting to tread on Ian V's toes, but according to Spindlex, the next wo...
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:17 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Conundrum Week!
Replies: 6
Views: 873

Re: Conundrum Week!

Ah, this explains all the bloody conundrums...
by Ian Volante
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: RIP Jacko.....
Replies: 51
Views: 4735

Re: RIP Jacko.....

Jon Corby wrote:Is that true?
I'm kidding, Jon!

And yes David, it's just too easy.
by Ian Volante
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: RIP Jacko.....
Replies: 51
Views: 4735

Re: RIP Jacko.....

When Farrah Fawcett arrived in Heaven, God was such a big fan he decided to grant her one wish. She asked that all the children in the world could be safe. So God killed Michael Jackson.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: RIP Jacko.....
Replies: 51
Views: 4735

Re: RIP Jacko.....

Chris Corby wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote: I can't believe that happened, but at least he is in a better place now.
I don't see how it is a better place - luxury Los Angeles pad .v. hospital morgue - if it were me, Jason, I'd settle for the former.
I'd say the air conditioning is more reliable in the latter however.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: RIP Jacko.....
Replies: 51
Views: 4735

Re: RIP Jacko.....

Thrilling news. In a Bad way of course. No chance of Blood On The Dancefloor in London now, except possibly suicidal ticket-touts for his fifty gigs.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What does your most active topic say about you?
Replies: 14
Views: 2452

Re: What does your most active topic say about you?

cheekbones3 wrote:Bug reports. Moaning bastard?
How the hell did my original account get logged in? Strange.
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: June Daily Duels
Replies: 53
Views: 5279

Re: June Daily Duels

Not zero please...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

I got to the point where all the SC- words were looking very weird.
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

Okay, that's me done.
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

Charlie - I've just spotted that ALT-O gives -ISES and -ISES rather than -ISES and -ISED. This means I've missed at least one -ISED word, probably a handful, but they'll be a while back in my trawl. I suspect this may have caused quite a few omissions.
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

Can I just remind everyone that if a word is given as a noun subentry then you must include the plural, however silly it sounds. For example, ACQUISITIVENESS is marked as a noun under ACQUISITIVE, so ACQUISITIVENESSES should be given. This won't apply to nouns that are alternatives for other words ...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3283

Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009

Ben Hunter wrote:
Ian Volante wrote:GASEOUS disallowed eh? That's a poser for Lexplorer given that we've got it allowed.
Thought he said GASSIEST.
Ah yes, that would make much more sense from the selection. I was busy typing out long words...

For pedantry's sake, he probably said GASIEST :)
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3283

Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009

GASEOUS disallowed eh? That's a poser for Lexplorer given that we've got it allowed.

And it cost Nilish the game...
by Ian Volante
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: June Daily Duels
Replies: 53
Views: 5279

Re: June Daily Duels

Pleasing to get the only nine in round 2 yesteday. Possibly also the only person that had the opportunity to get it...
by Ian Volante
Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

20 pages ish, 422 words. I can do some more tomorrow night if you fancy allocating me another block.
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 61
Replies: 21
Views: 3030

Re: Series 61

Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:
Phil Reynolds wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote: That 'Neddie' person wants a right slap.
I've given him one.
Nice one Phil
Did you slap him afterwards?
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Manchester vs Leeds: The Poll
Replies: 7
Views: 1402

Re: Manchester vs Leeds: The Poll

Nearly from one, quite like the other too.
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

I was entering plurals of derived nouns, even when they sounded like mass nouns. After all, if all the -nesses are in, why the hell not!

Done my section by the way. That'll do for the moment!
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Project Hyper
Replies: 188
Views: 14336

Re: Project Hyper

Adverbs are only valid if they're explicitly listed in the dictionary aren't they? I'll stop adding extra ones then after having that revelation...
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 1
Replies: 88
Views: 11186

Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 1

Tough battles, but Damian sunk me in the end:

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80032
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80041

If only I'd not missed an easy seven early in the first game, I'd have got beat on a tiebreak instead...
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Card Hunt!
Replies: 58
Views: 7587

Re: Card Hunt!

JackHurst wrote:I know you might not answer this, but is it possible to get the same card twice like ti was with easter eggs?
Looking at the list, it is indeed.
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Ode to the Countdown Finalists - Series 60
Replies: 11
Views: 1801

Re: Ode to the Countdown Finalists - Series 60

Ahh! It's suddenly clicked. I just assumed anybody coming onto the forum would already know the result. Perhaps it's a symptom that the grey matter of an old 'un is not quite up to scratch. Sorry!! I came into the forum just now before I found out the result, not through this thread though, so you'...
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Recap for Friday 19th June. Series 60 Final.
Replies: 4
Views: 1118

Re: Recap for Friday 19th June. Series 60 Final.

Well done to Kirk and Jimmy, and of course our intrepid recapper.
by Ian Volante
Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's the best car you've ever had?
Replies: 31
Views: 6424

Re: What's the best car you've ever had?

I had my only car (a 1986 Ford Fiesta, 950 engine, but I got a 100mph out of it once) in 1995, but I've not driven since - cycling is easier round here.
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Superstats!
Replies: 60
Views: 5819

Re: Superstats!

Good on you mate, I'm now cruising other peoples uniques, fascinating insight into peoples psyche. You can also tell who plays from their own accumulated vocabulary (some lovely words) and those who memorise all the regular countdown words (empty space!) I do like my list of uniques - no idea where...
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eva Mendes sex tapes
Replies: 9
Views: 1360

Re: Eva Mendes sex tapes

Matt Morrison wrote:
Ian Volante wrote:Damnit, did anyone catch the link?
Fifty or so of them. I can't believe some overeager moderator got rid of them, she was doing us all a service.
Crazy. What am I supposed to wank about now, what with Apterous down too?
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eva Mendes sex tapes
Replies: 9
Views: 1360

Re: Eva Mendes sex tapes

Damnit, did anyone catch the link?
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Best comebacks
Replies: 67
Views: 11642

Re: Best comebacks

The best I can remember, even with poor letters:

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=75635
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computer cleanup
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

Re: Computer cleanup

Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:CCLEANER comes highly recommended, but I've never used it myself:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Good luck
Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com, they've got some excellent guides for such things.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437645

Re: Bug reports

Only the subject of non-specific bugs, I've been having trouble this evening, the site appear to be hanging. I checked my connection, and my upload speed seems to be pretty slow (0.27MB/s). Would this affect the functioning of the site? Eh probably not, it should still work eventually. Seems that t...
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: June Daily Duels
Replies: 53
Views: 5279

Re: June Daily Duels

Ooh!

Entrants: 62. Perfect score: 62.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Reatrd
Replies: 18
Views: 3039

Re: Reatrd

I can see how that could be taken badly, but within the context of trying to be helpful, a little further dialogue may have been more effective. That said, maybe being a Fife lass she wasn't happy without being able to deliver a swift, restorative kick to the baws, and thus felt too frustrated to ch...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437645

Re: Bug reports

Only the subject of non-specific bugs, I've been having trouble this evening, the site appear to be hanging. I checked my connection, and my upload speed seems to be pretty slow (0.27MB/s). Would this affect the functioning of the site?
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Apterous Summer Open
Replies: 118
Views: 15650

Re: Apterous Summer Open

In seriousness, I'd like to play under-1200 simply because I actually want a vague chance of doing well!
by Ian Volante
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous League Tests
Replies: 138
Views: 13113

Re: Apterous League Tests

I've not seen Oliver for ages!
by Ian Volante
Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Apterous Summer Open
Replies: 118
Views: 15650

Re: Apterous Summer Open

In, although I probably need to lose a bit and drop below 1200...
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Ditloids
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Re: Ditloids

James Hall wrote:4) Anyone for a game?
Not right now thanks.
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:05 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous League Tests
Replies: 138
Views: 13113

Re: Apterous League Tests

How about a bonus point as in rugby for a certain margin of victory (say 25 or 30 points), rather than just a century? I like this idea, although a percentage would be better. As for dropping goatdown, I think it works quite well. Separate record of the different formats could be published as well ...
by Ian Volante
Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How are the letters sorted. . .
Replies: 23
Views: 11022

Re: How are the letters sorted. . .

Gev, you know everything.....so you think, so why bother asking questions? In fact you know more than i do, which is pretty good considering i've helped make about 3,000 editions of the show. Anything else you'd care to put me right on? :? Just looking at an old thread. http://www.c4countdown.co.uk...
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: apterous Search Plugins
Replies: 11
Views: 1153

Re: apterous Search Plugins

Charlie Reams wrote:Excellent. I must admit my first search was a rude word.
Sausage?
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: apterous Search Plugins
Replies: 11
Views: 1153

Re: apterous Search Plugins

Top notch geekery.
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Big Brother
Replies: 8
Views: 1535

Re: Big Brother

I've watched an average of about two minutes per series so far, and I'm looking to reduce this drastically...
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433683

Re: Feature requests

I feel that toning down Brian Blessed is like castrating a hyena: rather difficult, and ultimately fruitless. /quote] Although in some parts of the world the resulting 'fruit' might be considered a delicacy!! I never read the dialogue so I took a look at some of what you're referring to and I think...
by Ian Volante
Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: DARIC, SOED and other things which are not bugs
Replies: 15
Views: 1768

Re: Bug reports

This isn't a bug but I was directed here anyway, it is a query about a word which is in the OED full edition not being allowed in countdown, and I am not sure if it should or should not be disallowed- the word is daric, it is an ancient Persian coin, and in the OED it is not capitalised. Is the OED...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous League Tests
Replies: 138
Views: 13113

Re: Apterous League Tests

I'm losing some great games today!

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=70346
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433683

Re: Feature requests

While the site was down I went a wandering on the old news pages, and note that at some point last September you decided Brian Blessed needed 'toning down'. Now as I was an unenlightened non aptoperson then I have no idea what he was like beforehand, but he and good old Will Shakespeare do make goo...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 437645

Re: Bug reports

Kai Laddiman wrote:2009-06-03 20:08:25 Callum Laddiman left the room.
2009-06-03 20:08:28 Bobby Johnson is playing a Classic Game against Callum Laddiman.
2009-06-03 20:08:31 Callum Laddiman entered the room!
Old contestants are rising again...
by Ian Volante
Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 433683

Re: Feature requests

Hi, Charlie, I don't really go on the forum these days, but had this email bounced back unread, so posting here: I've created an account on apterous for one of my sons, Henry. In case he encounters any unsuitable DC guests, I've set it to 'fast mode'. You had plans a while back to let users filter ...