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I was just about to write "I do have a valid email client", then I remembered we're using Lotus Notes here.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Oh, but remember that Lotus Notes is so much more than an e-mail client!
If I had a penny for every person I've wanted to strangle for saying that...
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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On a similar note, if I had a penny for all the people I wanted to strangle for calling me an "Autistic Idiot" and/or that I would "Never do anything in life" I would have about $10,000.
I am an Eagle Scout with all 129 Merit Badges that were out when I turned 18, I got into Purdue with amazing grades and an ACT of 33, AND I do a lot of volunteer work in the community.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism.
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Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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I can't even spell autistic, so don't go blaming me.
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Brisingr Aerowing wrote: I do a lot of volunteer work in the community.
Good, means I don't have to. If 1 in 2 people would do some volunteerwork, this place would be a lot better 
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Evvy bitta yang needs a bitta yin.
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another - quite more unimportant - Thing that attracted my Attention is the fact that you´re also using the dark theme in visual Studio!
it´s quite more comfortable for my eyesight. staring +8 hours at a White Background is driving my Retina nuts...
 
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So Yesterday we had the big reveal on the new dashboarding software I have been creating and working on for like 9 months. It is awesome. It is going to save 40 people about 10 hours a month in tedious work and it is extremely fast. Gets everything in the upper bees hands immediately. Everything everyone ever wanted.
So we were demoing the new system and the integration to my boss, his colleague and a couple co-workers of them. and the Bus Analyst who has been helping me.
All we got was, in a monotone voice was one and I mean one 'it looks pretty good.'
Seriously?
what does a programmer have to do to get some kudos around here?
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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Well, I think you did great job on that post! Well done! Attaboy! 
(or was that too over the top?)
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Good job. Wait. Great job.
Does that help?
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rnbergren wrote: what does a programmer have to do to get some kudos around here?
Talk about a virgin's thighs?
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Slacker007 wrote: Talk about a virgin's thighs?
I don't want to hear about a 45 year old programmers legs!! 
How do you know so much about swallows? Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.
modified 31-Aug-21 21:01pm.
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wrong just wrong. Funny but wrong. I am 46 thank you very much.
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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I'm only 42.. still got time
How do you know so much about swallows? Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.
modified 31-Aug-21 21:01pm.
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I could imagine that it was just too early for them to fully appreciate it. A demo is still somewhat abstract to a user. Wait a couple of weeks to allow them to get used to it and recognize that it really helps them and if they haven't got back to you by themselves then, drop them a line asking about their experience with it. I guess you'll get better feedback then
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rnbergren wrote: what does a programmer have to do to get some kudos around here?
Um...
How about practicing at inspiring people during presentations?
One or both of two things could have been the reason for the apathetic response:
0: The product was uninspiring, and the audience was falling asleep.
1: The presentation was uninspiring, and the audience was falling asleep.
There's more to presenting than just presenting stuff, and a lot of it is worth learning.
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Or
2: The audience did not recognize the value and potential of the new product
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Then you failed your presentation.
You have to know your audience and present accordingly.
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Kinda shot yourself in the foot, there.
Mind you, that's why we're issued with two, because we invariably shoot at least one.
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Not really, I still stand by it. Presentation is no doubt important, but there are two sides of a presentation. The presenter, and the audience. There are obligations of the audience as well, and if they are unable to comprehend even a basic level of what the presentation is about, it is NOT the presenter's fault.
The presenter does not have time to dumb down every single detail to suit every single audience member. And keep in mind there are uncontrolled circumstances that affect the presentation. E.g, presentation happens right after previous long presentation that just happened, presentation happens at end of the day and no one wants to listen, etc..
And also there is the fact that OP was hired to be a developer, not a presenter. Maybe his presentation wasn't so good, but said Boss did not do much to reward 9 months of work that HE made them do.
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Wow - I sincerely ope I never have to sit through one of your presentations!
PooperPig - Coming Soon
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I couldn't think of anything to say to his reply without biting his head off, so I followed my grandma's advice.
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True Mark, Presentation is actually a strong suit of mine. I have taught evening programming classes for years, presented to large gatherings and usually(not always I admit) get good reviews and positive comments on my presentation style and wit.
The presentation was fine, there is a reason the BA wanted me to represent us. So that isn't the problem. The problem is more the management style here. A head nod is about the most you ever get. They are worried that if they give you more than that you might think you deserve a raise or aghast a bonus. Got to avoid that possibility at all costs.
It is truly uninspiring.
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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