Iscariot

Pidgin Messenger users: how do you block incoming IMs that are not on your buddy list for Windows Live?

Iscariot: I love having so much protocol support via Pidgin Messenger, but can't help but feel that the options to fine-tune each one are severely limited.
What gives? Is there at least a way to block incoming IMs from these viral porn chatbots? Blocking 5+ per day is really getting to me. (1 answer)

• Software & Operating Systems
• Fact
• pidgin
• pidgin messenger
• block
• ims
• instant messenger
• viral
• chatbots

How is intelligence measured?

Iscariot: I think the idea of an IQ is pretty ludicrous, frankly, because who really developed the tests behind it, and how effectively could they apply in a standardized form to anyone and everyone? (3 answers)

• Science & Math
• Opinion
• intelligence
• iq

Why are we unable to tickle ourselves?

Iscariot: Never did quite understand this. (7 answers)

• Science & Math
• Fact
• tickle

Why do alt codes not work without a 10-key numeric pad?

Iscariot: I'm talking about character shortcuts here. I'm frustrated with my laptop because I have to copy and paste them from Character Map just to utilize special characters. It also doesn't seem to recognize some of them when quoting or copying other text. Why the hell? (2 answers)

• Internet
• Fact
• alt codes
• numeric pad
• desktop

How are internet transfer speeds/signals affected by traffic?

Iscariot: The idea of weaker signals at prime times of the day seems ludicrous, but from observation, it appears to hold some water. What's the scoop? Am I imagining things? (1 answer)

• Internet
• Fact
• internet
• speeds
• signals
• traffic

Who uses a music networking site?

Iscariot: Which, and how do you like it?

I'm personally on last.fm and it functions great for me. I've discovered a ton of new music based off of my already (inordinately) massive collection, and it always keeps things fresh. (6 answers)

• Music
• Opinion
• music
• networking
• discover
• website
• collection

Why do quantum physics theorize the existence of 'strings'?

Iscariot: It seems like such an arbitrary form beyond molecular levels. (3 answers)

• Science & Math
• Fact
• quantum physics
• string

Where does internet-based socialization stand against more traditional means?

Iscariot: IE: phone, or face to face interaction.

Obviously nothing is quite the same as physical presence, but for times when it isn't entirely necessary, does internet-based conversation and planning take precedence? (2 answers)

• Internet
• Opinion
• internet
• socialization
• traditional

Can spontaneous combustion occur in living organisms?

Iscariot: If so, what causes it? (3 answers)

• Science & Math
• Fact
• spontaneous combustion
• organism