Comments on: DomeSkins add a little puff to your iPhone http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Simon Jester http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-50018 Simon Jester Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:42:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-50018 Wrong, wrong, wrong! - Get a life. Fine, you're offended. Big deal. The idea that "anything that might offend anyone is wrong" is childish at best. So many people go around looking for a chance to be offended so they can go off. Offended? Then go away. Wrong, wrong, wrong! – Get a life. Fine, you’re offended. Big deal. The idea that “anything that might offend anyone is wrong” is childish at best. So many people go around looking for a chance to be offended so they can go off. Offended? Then go away.

]]> By: Wrong, wrong, wrong! http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-37943 Wrong, wrong, wrong! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:56:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-37943 Well... haven't the troops rallied!?! Endearing to read, and it shows that Julie must be loved/liked by those that are familiar with her. But here's something enlightening for you ALL... its the World Wide Web. Maybe not everyone in the world knows Julie, or this little corner of the Web and understands HER localisms. So somehow, I'm now the arsehole?!? 10 points to Julie for posting my original comment, you've shown great integrity. Zero points for the people that don't make allowances for those that read your words and take offence at those words verbatim. Why can't I be offended "forrester" (and the likes)? It's a rude and offensive word in Australia... simple. Your word "fanny" in USA, means C*NT in Australia. We know that here, so we don't take offence, we just laugh at the Americans. I'm still not convinced that no-one you know would think "poof" is an insult... but obviously it doesn't matter what we all think. Well… haven’t the troops rallied!?! Endearing to read, and it shows that Julie must be loved/liked by those that are familiar with her. But here’s something enlightening for you ALL… its the World Wide Web. Maybe not everyone in the world knows Julie, or this little corner of the Web and understands HER localisms. So somehow, I’m now the arsehole?!? 10 points to Julie for posting my original comment, you’ve shown great integrity. Zero points for the people that don’t make allowances for those that read your words and take offence at those words verbatim. Why can’t I be offended “forrester” (and the likes)? It’s a rude and offensive word in Australia… simple. Your word “fanny” in USA, means C*NT in Australia. We know that here, so we don’t take offence, we just laugh at the Americans. I’m still not convinced that no-one you know would think “poof” is an insult… but obviously it doesn’t matter what we all think.

]]> By: Andrew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34383 Andrew Fri, 01 May 2009 22:30:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34383 WOW. Mr upset clearly has no idea what "context" is. Had you shown a picture of my college room mate with "poofy" people would have simply nodded their heads and said "Oh, well CLEARLY". Side note- unbelievable oatmeal. That guy could cook up a batch of oatmeal in a crock pot that would shame Julia Child! ON that note, mr sassy, he used the term for HIMSELF and always with a smile. Till today, I never EVER thought of it as derogatory. Thanks for adding to my life in that little way. sigh. WOW. Mr upset clearly has no idea what “context” is. Had you shown a picture of my college room mate with “poofy” people would have simply nodded their heads and said “Oh, well CLEARLY”. Side note- unbelievable oatmeal. That guy could cook up a batch of oatmeal in a crock pot that would shame Julia Child!

ON that note, mr sassy, he used the term for HIMSELF and always with a smile. Till today, I never EVER thought of it as derogatory. Thanks for adding to my life in that little way. sigh.

]]> By: marc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34156 marc Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:58:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34156 Julie, Being British I prefer the term 'Woolie-Woofter'! ;) Keep up the great work. Marc Julie,
Being British I prefer the term ‘Woolie-Woofter’! ;)

Keep up the great work.
Marc

]]> By: ActionParsnip http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34055 ActionParsnip Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:35:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34055 Am I the only person with a clue? I get the whole poofy thing and I am from the UK, but I see no issue with "poofy", I find it vey onomatopoeic and suggests softness and sponginess. Chill out kids, theres bigger fish to fry. Go ride a bike, read a book, paint a picture. Don't sit on the internet ranting at the wind, it achieves nothing. Am I the only person with a clue? I get the whole poofy thing and I am from the UK, but I see no issue with “poofy”, I find it vey onomatopoeic and suggests softness and sponginess. Chill out kids, theres bigger fish to fry. Go ride a bike, read a book, paint a picture. Don’t sit on the internet ranting at the wind, it achieves nothing.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34040 Julie Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:06:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34040 The thing is that people that really know me, are laughing right now. :) I appreciate everyone that jumped to my aid. I seriously love you guys! And with that, I think it's time to let this thread drop and we can get on to other things. The thing is that people that really know me, are laughing right now. :) I appreciate everyone that jumped to my aid. I seriously love you guys!

And with that, I think it’s time to let this thread drop and we can get on to other things.

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34038 Andy Chen Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:27:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34038 Please do not feed the trolls. Ignore them, and *POOF*! They'll be gone. Julie is the kindest, sweetest gadgetmistress I know. Leave her out of this. Please do not feed the trolls.

Ignore them, and *POOF*! They’ll be gone.

Julie is the kindest, sweetest gadgetmistress I know. Leave her out of this.

]]> By: forrester http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34037 forrester Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:20:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34037 @wrong wrong wrong. It's called context. It means you read the words around the word that offends you to see what the author intended, before turning into a holier-than-thou soapboxer on some kind of crusade against someone who, in the eleven years I have known her, has never, ever tried to offend anyone. Have you never heard of giving someone the benefit of the doubt? Here, I'll fix your post for you: "Hi Julie. Great review. I just wanted to let you know that this word you used means something in other parts of the world than it does in the U.S. I just thought I'd let you know. I'm sure it's an honest mistake. Save your vitriol for those who have a demonstrated history of homophobia and discrimination. Give the benefit of the doubt to those who do not. @wrong wrong wrong.

It’s called context. It means you read the words around the word that offends you to see what the author intended, before turning into a holier-than-thou soapboxer on some kind of crusade against someone who, in the eleven years I have known her, has never, ever tried to offend anyone. Have you never heard of giving someone the benefit of the doubt?

Here, I’ll fix your post for you:

“Hi Julie. Great review. I just wanted to let you know that this word you used means something in other parts of the world than it does in the U.S. I just thought I’d let you know. I’m sure it’s an honest mistake.

Save your vitriol for those who have a demonstrated history of homophobia and discrimination. Give the benefit of the doubt to those who do not.

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34035 Ryan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:07:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34035 Thats a cool idea...if i find those stickers I could make my own skin..haha too bad I dont have an iphone..but my ipod family will benefit nicely!! btw, Julie, I hope that comment from that "wrong" person doesn't get you down. He/she has nothing better to do than to blast someone for some trivial issue. It is not worth the negative energy!! have a good Friday!! Thats a cool idea…if i find those stickers I could make my own skin..haha too bad I dont have an iphone..but my ipod family will benefit nicely!!

btw, Julie, I hope that comment from that “wrong” person doesn’t get you down. He/she has nothing better to do than to blast someone for some trivial issue. It is not worth the negative energy!!

have a good Friday!!

]]> By: Blacknimbus http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34034 Blacknimbus Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:55:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34034 Random troll is random. And nobody I know, with the exception of my buddy from Wales, would know the connotations of the slang use of the word. It is nice that people all over the world read your site...even if a few of them are annoying gits. Random troll is random. And nobody I know, with the exception of my buddy from Wales, would know the connotations of the slang use of the word.

It is nice that people all over the world read your site…even if a few of them are annoying gits.

]]> By: Fuchikoma-X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34032 Fuchikoma-X Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:34:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34032 obvious WRONG (x3) is a troll lurker. IMO, apologizing is above and beyond a simple mistake. this person who called J out is just wanting attention and should just stop forcing people into a corner over our expansive dialect that can easily be misused based on the wrong context. press on! obvious WRONG (x3) is a troll lurker. IMO, apologizing is above and beyond a simple mistake. this person who called J out is just wanting attention and should just stop forcing people into a corner over our expansive dialect that can easily be misused based on the wrong context. press on!

]]> By: FatboyDimUK http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34031 FatboyDimUK Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:58:40 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34031 sorry i meant Correct! sorry i meant Correct!

]]> By: FatboyDimUK http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34030 FatboyDimUK Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:58:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34030 Mr WRONG WRONG WRONG Isn't poof 'Onomatopoeia'? Not wishing to sound childish but is it just because your mindset jumped to the wrong conclusion in the first instance... I'm from the UK and am aware that it has two different meanings.. If you read the article before jumping to your conclusion you'd be feeling sheepish (oh no wait I said sheep am I being radically racist towards the welsh now?! Somebody call The Politically Collect Police Force!) Disgruntled Dan! Mr WRONG WRONG WRONG

Isn’t poof ‘Onomatopoeia’? Not wishing to sound childish but is it just because your mindset jumped to the wrong conclusion in the first instance… I’m from the UK and am aware that it has two different meanings.. If you read the article before jumping to your conclusion you’d be feeling sheepish (oh no wait I said sheep am I being radically racist towards the welsh now?! Somebody call The Politically Collect Police Force!)

Disgruntled Dan!

]]> By: cb4crc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34027 cb4crc Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:46:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34027 Mr Wrong Wrong Wrong....Way off base with those comments. Slang terms mean different things to different people in different locations in different time eras. If you had actually read the posting, you could have seen it was not intended in the manner that you apparently took it. Mr Wrong Wrong Wrong….Way off base with those comments. Slang terms mean different things to different people in different locations in different time eras. If you had actually read the posting, you could have seen it was not intended in the manner that you apparently took it.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34026 Julie Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:32:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34026 @ZZamboni Thank you for coming to my defense. I still feel bad about the post though... I've just asked a couple of people here where I work about that word and they are as clueless as I am/was. @ZZamboni Thank you for coming to my defense. I still feel bad about the post though… I’ve just asked a couple of people here where I work about that word and they are as clueless as I am/was.

]]> By: ZZamboni http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34025 ZZamboni Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:18:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34025 @Wrong So you are "not one of these uptight, hyper-sensitive types", but still you rushed to assume Julie meant to insult people with her wording? Did it ever occur to you that slang words (particularly offensive ones) are often highly regional, and that it was remotely possible that Julie was not aware of that meaning? I think your comment was simply wrong, offensive and hateful. You should learn some tolerance. And I think she proved you wrong not only by posting your comment on her "little site", but by responding calmly and professionally. @Wrong So you are “not one of these uptight, hyper-sensitive types”, but still you rushed to assume Julie meant to insult people with her wording? Did it ever occur to you that slang words (particularly offensive ones) are often highly regional, and that it was remotely possible that Julie was not aware of that meaning?

I think your comment was simply wrong, offensive and hateful. You should learn some tolerance. And I think she proved you wrong not only by posting your comment on her “little site”, but by responding calmly and professionally.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34022 Julie Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:01:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34022 @Wrong By 'poof', I meant puffy. I had no clue it was a derogatory gay term outside of the US. If you knew me, you would know that I would never post something like that... I'll go change the word to puff and hope that's not even worse. @Wrong By ‘poof’, I meant puffy. I had no clue it was a derogatory gay term outside of the US. If you knew me, you would know that I would never post something like that… I’ll go change the word to puff and hope that’s not even worse.

]]> By: Wrong, wrong, wrong! http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34021 Wrong, wrong, wrong! Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:55:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34021 WRONG! You cannot use the term "poof", especially as a form of degradation. You're implying a negative image, and then associating that with gay people. I'm not one of these uptight, hyper-sensitive types... and I've never bothered reacting to narrow minded morons, BUT your words are simply wrong, offensive and hateful. Grow-up little girl. Prove me wrong and submit my comment on your little Site. WRONG! You cannot use the term “poof”, especially as a form of degradation. You’re implying a negative image, and then associating that with gay people. I’m not one of these uptight, hyper-sensitive types… and I’ve never bothered reacting to narrow minded morons, BUT your words are simply wrong, offensive and hateful. Grow-up little girl.
Prove me wrong and submit my comment on your little Site.

]]> By: jack http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/23/domeskins-add-a-little-poof-to-your-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34008 jack Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:49:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14761#comment-34008 iphones are "poofy" enough as it is... iphones are “poofy” enough as it is…

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