Posted on 11/19/2001 10:43:58 PM PST by Silly
We are all tickled at the new FreeRepublic "Pager" window, JohnRob's software feature which notifies you whenever someone flags you (pings you) to a thread, or sends you new FReepmail.
Here is the thread outlining this feature: +++ Free Republic "Pager" Window Notifies You when you get Replies and Mail +++.
Since we need fresh FReeper lexicography (when was the last time anyone added to it?) and common terms for such features; and since FR "Pager" Window doesn't have much of a "ring" to it; and since the word "ping" is already in the FReeper lexicon, allow me to suggest a new word for the window:
Ping Box
...the FReeper term for this cute li'l window (or is it "l'il"?).
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Further, the sound your computer makes -- the little "ding" noise -- alerting you that your ping box has a new message... well, that sound could be called a:
Ping Ding
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People who abuse the Ping Box feature, who send you replies and mail with no content simply for the sake of pinging you, could be called:
Ping Bats
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A steady volley of "ping dings" between actively conversing FReepers could be called (you guessed it):
Ping Pong
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When someone sends you a notice of an impending FReep or other event in your city, this could be known as a:
FReep Ping
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When you post something so ridiculous and embarrasing that everyone starts flaming you, and you start ducking whenever you get pinged, this is known as:
Flaming Ping Duck. (At lunchtime this is served as an entree, or a combination meal with a No. 14, a No. 7, a No. 9 and lychees. $10 minimum.)
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This is the point at which the terminology stops being clever and starts sounding rather stupid. If you can think of any other terms that would be both clever and useful, and wish to share them, no one is:
Stop Ping you.
Just Ping,
(Silly)
Ofcourse I will, with pleasure ;-)
Thanks a lot 
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I'm givin you an "EL KABONG" right back!
(I used to ride a "ring-ding")(does that count?)
I'm givin you an "EL KABONG" right back!
(I used to ride a "ring-ding")(does that count?)
Good to see you around, SierraWasp. Well, the pitcher, was a cryptic coded message :P.
What is "EL KABONG"? New, Spanish bong in Berkeley?
I will be inthe sierra's this winter for some fun, waiting for some good snow.
Have fun in the snow!
AND I'M NOT BEING SILLY!
OKAY, I'M ALWAYS SILLY BUT I STILL LOVE THE PING BOX!
You were on this thread a few years ago and may know some of these answers.
-Does the 'pager' function still work? I can't get it to work, and I don't know if it's my ZoneAlarm or if it's no longer an FR option so I thought I would ask before wasting any more time.
-If it still works and you use it, does it make FR more addictive or not? ('Inquiring minds', and all that.)
-Does anyone have a link to the latest "Lexicon" thread, or is this it? (Don't go do a search -- I can do that.)
-If you don't know any of the above and you're irritated because of this ping, here's a little tidbit so you won't leave empty-handed: Did you know that the FReepers "All," "anyone," "whoever," "heyyou," "everybody," and "everyone" either aren't real people or have been inactive for over a year? (Just in case you want to use their names to ping people.) Also, if you know anyone who wants to join, tell them that "Look!", "Looky here!", and "Yo!" are still open. :-)
-Thank you!
Testing...
-Does the 'pager' function still work? I can't get it to work, and I
don't know if it's my ZoneAlarm or if it's no longer an FR option
so I thought I would ask before wasting any more time.
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The "pager" has been replaced with modern 21st century technology.
Here's how it works:
1. Remove the manhole cover from the sewer closest to your hhome.
2. Squat down with your butt fully over the open sewer hole.
(dropping your shorts produces maximum results, but this
procedure is optional, depending on your lust for success.)
3. Concentrate on pager recipient's location. Then grunt, squeeze
and release massive BOOMS of pager energy directly into the
open manhole.
4. Within mere seconds, the target manhole will magically pop open,
thus notifying your targeted pager person to contact you ASAP !!!
Congratulations, Nita. You are now a "SEWERSIDE BOOMER" !!! ;-))
the pager works for me when I remember to start it up, if you are using a popup blocker it wrecks havoc on the pager though
LOL! That's disgusting!
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