Gearslutz got me in trouble at work!

KrisNY · 22nd July 2006, 05:16 AM

I come into work the other day. My boss runs up to me... "We need to talk!"

"Okay."

"You were on porn sites during your shift last Thursday and Saturday nights!"

"I was? No I wasn't."

"The internet here is monitored - they caught you... fess up!"

"I'm telling you - I didn't go on any porn sites!"

"I have to take care of a bunch of things - we'll talk about this later."

She storms off. Sure enough, a couple hours later, I get a phonecall from her.

"You were on Gearslutz.com."

"Mary... have you ever been to Gearslutz.com?"

"No..."

"Have the higher-ups who are accusing me of visiting porn sites at work ever visited Gearslutz.com?"

"No..."

"It's a forum for recording engineers and producers. There aren't even any pictures, much less porn."

"Oh.... [long pause] Well regardless, you're no longer allowed to use the internet during your shift!"

Hysterical, but kinda sucks that I'm banned from the comp now! Thanks slutz!! Gosh!

:)
Kris

GPl · 22nd July 2006, 06:47 AM

Just in case you didn't know, the no porn pictures thing isn't entirely tru. They might have come across the Jacklynn royer/portico thread "Nice Pair"

GYang · 22nd July 2006, 07:13 AM

gear porn impacts some people's minds more than real porn

Mike Tholen · 22nd July 2006, 08:54 AM

Where do you work?

Get a real job.

severe · 22nd July 2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrisNY

"It's a forum for recording engineers and producers. There aren't even any pictures, much less porn."

Oh yea? Then what do you call this!?

ekimeno · 22nd July 2006, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severe

Oh yea? Then what do you call this!?

Thanks for that one - I'll save it for later.

XSergeantD · 22nd July 2006, 11:44 AM

Where do you work?

Lodge a formal complaint. You haver been reprimanded and rules have been enforced specifically on you for, what? Following internet access protocol properly? Go to your boss that reprimanded you and explain that you understand what are OK sites and which aren't, but you haven't violated policy at all but have had actions enforced upon you and would like to place a formal complaint, This is an educational forum. We don't really discuss why AC/DC is better than Led Zeppelin or why Nickelback sucks - OK, there was a few threads on this, but this really is a forum of discussion and answers. But I guess if you're working at MACYs, then maybe ya shouldn't be reading this during work hours.

DontLetMeDrown · 22nd July 2006, 03:45 PM

Most places I've worked at have blanket internet policies that dont allow you to use the internet at all. They make you sign an internet policy on the first day of work along with a thousand other papers you would never have time to read. Then they nail you when you break a rule from the policy you signed. "Didn't you read our policy on that?

PhilR · 22nd July 2006, 05:26 PM

What the hell is the point of giving everyone access to the internet, if you're just gonna forbid them to use it? It's a simple matter for network admins to block access to the WWW.....

warhead · 22nd July 2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPl

Just in case you didn't know, the no porn pictures thing isn't entirely tru. They might have come across the Jacklynn royer/portico thread "Nice Pair"

But it wasn't worth looking at though!

War

simonv · 22nd July 2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilR

What the hell is the point of giving everyone access to the internet, if you're just gonna forbid them to use it? It's a simple matter for network admins to block access to the WWW.....

Yeah that's sad.
I work at a communication/IT company, and 10 years ago, they used to encourage people to browse the net so that everybody in the company could become pros of web.

But a few years later, they realized that people were just using it to download warez from the multiple T3 connections, or to download porn.. lol

Nowadays, we can only use it for career-oriented browsing. Gearslutz falls into that category for me, and they better not bother me with that!!

Mark Warren · 22nd July 2006, 06:51 PM

If you ever have to surf anywhere anonymously YOU MUST USE THIS:

www.proxify.com

For a few bucks you can pay for the full feature set which includes ssl and post forms, etc.

However while I know that it prevents websites from seeing who you are I'm not sure if it prevents someone monitoring where you surf to from going back and seeing what you looked at...

KrisNY · 23rd July 2006, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Tholen

Get a real job.

That's the key. I'm just a college student making a few bucks for some new mics & plugs this summer...

I work at a health club in a hotel. Yes, it sucks.

XSergeantD · 24th July 2006, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrisNY

That's the key. I'm just a college student making a few bucks for some new mics & plugs this summer...

I work at a health club in a hotel. Yes, it sucks.

At a hotel? Damn, grap a laptop and go wifi and keep up with all our chit-chat while at work. In NYC I'm sure you'll find an unsecured wireless network to piggyback onto. Illegal? In NY I don't think so, unethical, well thats your own call

crypticglobe · 24th July 2006, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XSergeantD

At a hotel? Damn, grap a laptop and go wifi and keep up with all our chit-chat while at work. In NYC I'm sure you'll find an unsecured wireless network to piggyback onto. Illegal? In NY I don't think so, unethical, well thats your own call

Yeah... but if he "grabbed that laptop" legitimately (instead of swiping one), it would really bite into his new microphone fund... :) Those wifi charges can kill you too! It's getting harder and harder to find free wifi in the bigger cities...

thethrillfactor · 24th July 2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crypticglobe

Yeah... but if he "grabbed that laptop" legitimately (instead of swiping one), it would really bite into his new microphone fund... :) Those wifi charges can kill you too! It's getting harder and harder to find free wifi in the bigger cities...

Than try the cell phone.

That's what i do.

GS on the Treo 650.

severe · 24th July 2006, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

Than try the cell phone.

That's what i do.

GS on the Treo 650.

Ha!!

Imagine reading/posting to a 40+ page GS thread on Analog vs. Digital, with a Treo!?

I'd save my GS time for home or the occasional visit to a coffee shop instead.

Thrill, you may want to look into a 12 step. ;)

thethrillfactor · 24th July 2006, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severe

Ha!!

Imagine reading/posting to a 40+ page GS thread on Analog vs. Digital, with a Treo!?

I'd save my GS time for home or the occasional visit to a coffee shop instead.

Just set it so it turns off all pictures.

WAP all the way baby!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by severe

Thrill, you may want to look into a 12 step. ;)

Hey you'd be suprised how handy this could be.

The girlfriend has severe ADHD and can talk for hours.

My only savior is GS on my TREO!!!

severe · 24th July 2006, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

My only savior is GS on my TREO!!!

Improv · 24th July 2006, 06:03 AM

Hell, I read GS daily on an Audiovox SMT5600 using the free Opera Mini. Very speedy and readable, even loading graphics and using "small font" option to fit more on the screen at once.

Smartphones were made for forum browsing. I'm never bored anymore nor am I ever stuck without bathroom reading material. Yes I may have, at some point, given you some shi**y advice... literally. That and music and videos... seriously, I tend to gush over this thing, even after owning it a year. It it one amazing cell phone, and one that got absolutely no marketing push. They have a newer version out with even faster internet and higher-rez screen.

severe · 24th July 2006, 05:30 PM

Had the Nokia 3650 a while back. Great little phone too. It used the Symbian OS, WAP, etc. I was thinking about picking up a Treo after seeing a friends in action. I'm currently on the SLVR iTunes phone, which is nice.

PSA...Wash your hands after using Improv's phone.

KrisNY · 24th July 2006, 05:46 PM

Sold the laptop to get a G5!

Dog chasing its tail - never stops.

joelpatterson · 24th July 2006, 06:09 PM

Some of us consider our contributions here as our real work in life... yeah, in my mind I'm the Walt Whitman of messageboards... of course I would never admit it.

XSergeantD · 24th July 2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crypticglobe

Yeah... but if he "grabbed that laptop" legitimately (instead of swiping one), it would really bite into his new microphone fund... :) Those wifi charges can kill you too! It's getting harder and harder to find free wifi in the bigger cities...

Ohh, those wifi charges are rediculous, hence just poke around and find an unsecure network to piggyback onto. I would definately recommend you get your microphones before getting a laptop just to read our comments. Sure you'll learn a lot, but what good is that when your microphone budget drops back to $4.28

Maybe at your next job you make an agreement that you must have access to the internet to keep tabs on this forum.

Matt Grondin · 24th July 2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

Than try the cell phone.

That's what i do.

GS on the Treo 650.

Takes SO long to load.

aetucker1 · 24th July 2006, 09:37 PM

if you wanted to make a big deal out of it, tell them that you didn't search porn...you were on a break and were on this site. you should get a few breaks per day.

oh ya, and tell them to shove a barbell up their asses.

thethrillfactor · 24th July 2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobby12

Takes SO long to load.

For me its almost the same as dial up.

octatonic · 24th July 2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelpatterson

Some of us consider our contributions here as our real work in life... yeah, in my mind I'm the Walt Whitman of messageboards... of course I would never admit it.

Funnily enough I consider myself the Walt Disney of messageboards.

T_R_S · 24th July 2006, 09:46 PM

I got accused of having a porn video on my computer at a old job a few years ago.
I denied it then they said what is the file " Hit me One More Time .mov" ?
I said it was a Britney Spears music video, there was silence in the room.
I guess nobody had looked at it!

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22nd July 2006, 05:16 AM	#1
KrisNY Gear addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suburban NYC Posts: 410	Gearslutz got me in trouble at work! I come into work the other day. My boss runs up to me... "We need to talk!" "Okay." "You were on porn sites during your shift last Thursday and Saturday nights!" "I was? No I wasn't." "The internet here is monitored - they caught you... fess up!" "I'm telling you - I didn't go on any porn sites!" "I have to take care of a bunch of things - we'll talk about this later." She storms off. Sure enough, a couple hours later, I get a phonecall from her. "You were on Gearslutz.com." "Mary... have you ever been to Gearslutz.com?" "No..." "Have the higher-ups who are accusing me of visiting porn sites at work ever visited Gearslutz.com?" "No..." "It's a forum for recording engineers and producers. There aren't even any pictures, much less porn." "Oh.... [long pause] Well regardless, you're no longer allowed to use the internet during your shift!" Hysterical, but kinda sucks that I'm banned from the comp now! Thanks slutz!! Gosh! :) Kris

22nd July 2006, 06:47 AM	#2
GPl Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,293	Just in case you didn't know, the no porn pictures thing isn't entirely tru. They might have come across the Jacklynn royer/portico thread "Nice Pair" __________________ Michael Scott --------------------------------------------- "Two degrees in bebop, a PHD in swing, he's the master of rhythm, he's a rock and roll king" -Lowell George-

22nd July 2006, 11:44 AM	#7
XSergeantD Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	Where do you work? Lodge a formal complaint. You haver been reprimanded and rules have been enforced specifically on you for, what? Following internet access protocol properly? Go to your boss that reprimanded you and explain that you understand what are OK sites and which aren't, but you haven't violated policy at all but have had actions enforced upon you and would like to place a formal complaint, This is an educational forum. We don't really discuss why AC/DC is better than Led Zeppelin or why Nickelback sucks - OK, there was a few threads on this, but this really is a forum of discussion and answers. But I guess if you're working at MACYs, then maybe ya shouldn't be reading this during work hours. __________________ - Brent - www.StudioAtThePalms.com Without music, life would be a mistake - Nietzsche Cake or Death? [/SIGPIC]

24th July 2006, 05:30 PM	#21
severe Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,150	Had the Nokia 3650 a while back. Great little phone too. It used the Symbian OS, WAP, etc. I was thinking about picking up a Treo after seeing a friends in action. I'm currently on the SLVR iTunes phone, which is nice. PSA...Wash your hands after using Improv's phone. __________________ "Some of you people just plain don't know s---. No offense." -theblue1 "Tell us if it looks like it will sound good." -RKrizman "The many truths we cling to depend greatly on our point of view." -Obi-Wan Kenobi

22nd July 2006, 07:13 AM	#3
GYang Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moscow Posts: 2,750	gear porn impacts some people's minds more than real porn

22nd July 2006, 08:54 AM	#4
Mike Tholen Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 823	Where do you work? Get a real job.

22nd July 2006, 03:45 PM	#8
DontLetMeDrown Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,205	Most places I've worked at have blanket internet policies that dont allow you to use the internet at all. They make you sign an internet policy on the first day of work along with a thousand other papers you would never have time to read. Then they nail you when you break a rule from the policy you signed. "Didn't you read our policy on that?

22nd July 2006, 05:26 PM	#9
PhilR Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 302	What the hell is the point of giving everyone access to the internet, if you're just gonna forbid them to use it? It's a simple matter for network admins to block access to the WWW.....

22nd July 2006, 06:51 PM	#12
Mark Warren Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637	If you ever have to surf anywhere anonymously YOU MUST USE THIS: www.proxify.com For a few bucks you can pay for the full feature set which includes ssl and post forms, etc. However while I know that it prevents websites from seeing who you are I'm not sure if it prevents someone monitoring where you surf to from going back and seeing what you looked at...

24th July 2006, 06:03 AM	#20
Improv Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,367	Hell, I read GS daily on an Audiovox SMT5600 using the free Opera Mini. Very speedy and readable, even loading graphics and using "small font" option to fit more on the screen at once. Smartphones were made for forum browsing. I'm never bored anymore nor am I ever stuck without bathroom reading material. Yes I may have, at some point, given you some shi**y advice... literally. That and music and videos... seriously, I tend to gush over this thing, even after owning it a year. It it one amazing cell phone, and one that got absolutely no marketing push. They have a newer version out with even faster internet and higher-rez screen.

24th July 2006, 05:46 PM	#22
KrisNY Gear addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suburban NYC Posts: 410	Sold the laptop to get a G5! Dog chasing its tail - never stops.

24th July 2006, 06:09 PM	#23
joelpatterson Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 3,415	Some of us consider our contributions here as our real work in life... yeah, in my mind I'm the Walt Whitman of messageboards... of course I would never admit it. __________________ Mountaintop Studios ~the peak of perfection~ Petersburgh NY 12138 mountaintop@taconic.net

24th July 2006, 09:37 PM	#26
aetucker1 Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 212	if you wanted to make a big deal out of it, tell them that you didn't search porn...you were on a break and were on this site. you should get a few breaks per day. oh ya, and tell them to shove a barbell up their asses.

24th July 2006, 09:46 PM	#29
T_R_S Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canuk Posts: 3,406	I got accused of having a porn video on my computer at a old job a few years ago. I denied it then they said what is the file " Hit me One More Time .mov" ? I said it was a Britney Spears music video, there was silence in the room. I guess nobody had looked at it! __________________ === NEW Into Eternity Video Pre-Release