Mouse Balls

[ferrous]

An old memo passed around when a mouse still had balls:

Memo: All Field Engineers
Subject: Peripheral Problem

“Mouse Balls”

Mouse Balls are now available as a FRU (Field Replacement Unit).

Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls, by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse.

Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method.

Mouse balls are usually not static sensitive, However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

Upon completion of the ball replacement have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer missing his balls should suspect personnel of removing these necessary items

[The New Guy]

thanks for the chuckle and welcome aboard, ferrous!

[Mink]

Cute

[ferrous]

I really am trying to stick with the new PD forum, but I find it awful clunky, the auto-bot censor is insulting, the continuity of the threads is hard to follow, and responses from participants seem to be lacking or predictable.

This new forum has potential, but a few key elements need to be employed.

First and most important is it must attract new members. The life blood of a forum is the new life and energy that new members bring.

It must be civil, and not degenerate down into something like the hate filled Democratic Underground forum.

It must be refreshed with topics that are current and have some meaning or affinity to its members.

It must be a place where we can share ideas, chat, joke, learn, and sometimes just vent our frustrations.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

And most of all, we must be entertained.

[The New Guy]

we will work on your requests, ferrous. i've posted links in the PDforum to get the rest of the gang and a few sensible new people over here. we all need to invite folks as well. many different opinions will make the exchange of ideas more interesting but when you get as many as the PDforum has right now it just turns into a verbal free-for-all.

while there are currently no illegal words on this forum i hope we can all be civilized and not use anything that would be considered over the top. on the other hand if some degenerate fool shows up (katschung?) we have the ability to send them packing!

i will be adding some of the topics from the old PD forum shortly but you can add any threads that you like and think are appropriate. if you guys have a request for a new "category" just pm me and i'll add it in.

enjoy!

[subdjoe]

Anyone know where I can get some of the new trendy corduroy pillow cases?
I hear they are making headlines.

[The New Guy]

A beautiful, voluptuous woman went to a gynecologist.
The doctor took one look at this woman and all his
professionalism went out the window.
He immediately told her to undress. After she had
disrobed the doctor began to stroke her thigh. Doing
so, he asked her, "Do you know what I'm doing?"
"Yes," she replied, "you're checking for any abrasions
or dermatological abnormalities." "That is right," said
the doctor. He then began to fondle her breasts. "Do
you know what I'm doing now?" he asked.
"Yes," the woman said, "you're checking for any lumps or
breast cancer." "Correct," replied the shady doctor.
Finally, he mounted his patient and started having sexual
intercourse with her. He asked, "Do you know what I'm doing
now?"
"Yes," she said. "You're getting herpes; which is why I came
here in the first place."

[crossride]

Good stuff, I came in for the mouse balls and left with herpes.