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Title: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Penguin on June 01, 2011, 05:18:41 PM
Dear AH2 Community,

Skuzzy seems to be a name with meaning, but I'm not sure what kind.  Could any of you 'old farts' clue me in on how he got his name?  It would be worth mentioning if we ever got a history book for this forum.

-Penguin
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: EskimoJoe on June 01, 2011, 05:21:17 PM
urbandictionary.com (http://urbandictionary.com)
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Shamus on June 01, 2011, 05:25:09 PM
SCSI....its an interface thing.

shamus
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: JOACH1M on June 01, 2011, 05:28:45 PM
urbandictionary.com (http://urbandictionary.com)
:rofl :rofl omg how awsome


Look up skuzzy  :rofl
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: F22RaptorDude on June 01, 2011, 06:23:52 PM
urbandictionary.com (http://urbandictionary.com)
A bulletin board moderator that uses Nazi-like tactics to control a political tone on a bulletin board. :rofl That's Hilarius
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Tupac on June 01, 2011, 07:18:20 PM
It was bestowed upon him by the gods
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Meatwad on June 01, 2011, 07:27:08 PM
Look up voss  :noid
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: B-17 on June 01, 2011, 07:29:36 PM
THATS FANTASTIC
urbandictionary.com (http://urbandictionary.com)

1-3 are amazing  :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Estes on June 01, 2011, 09:21:14 PM
If I recall, he earned the nickname in college. He built a SCSI drive, and the name stuck.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: AKIron on June 01, 2011, 09:24:27 PM
If I recall correctly, and I rarely do, he designed or was part of the team that designed the adaptec 1541 scsi adapter.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: M0nkey_Man on June 01, 2011, 09:28:44 PM
omg  :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Masherbrum on June 01, 2011, 11:11:43 PM
I see Penguin is still filling his catch quota.      :rofl
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Selino631 on June 02, 2011, 02:06:56 AM
if i remember right, Skuzzy is a term in Computer Hardware. and with him being a programmer and all, might merge a bit.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on June 02, 2011, 02:11:34 AM
A bulletin board moderator that uses Nazi-like tactics to control a political tone on a bulletin board. :rofl That's Hilarius

Notice that the input was made by an AH forum member beet1e as revenge for being banned?
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: phatzo on June 02, 2011, 03:11:48 AM
Yet he lurks in the shadows
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Bronk on June 02, 2011, 08:42:57 AM
Instead of being a trolling arse... why not put on your big boy pants and ask the man directly?  I know it would be against your nature.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Penguin on June 02, 2011, 09:08:05 AM
I've tried PMing him, he seems to be busy.  Why don't you learn some manners?  I know it would be against your nature.

-Penguin
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Bronk on June 02, 2011, 09:12:54 AM
See Rule #4
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: EskimoJoe on June 02, 2011, 10:50:28 AM
I'm under the impression that he's been a bit under the weather lately.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Babalonian on June 02, 2011, 12:56:05 PM
Notice that the input was made by an AH forum member beet1e as revenge for being banned?

Pffft... since when have sources and references ever counted on the intardnets?
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: morfiend on June 02, 2011, 01:20:12 PM
 Skuzzy took that handle because thats how he feels after dealing with some of the people on this forum.... :o






      :salute
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Penguin on June 02, 2011, 01:20:27 PM
I'm under the impression that he's been a bit under the weather lately.

Oh, I hope he gets well soon.

-Penguin
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: VonMessa on June 02, 2011, 01:30:55 PM
I'm under the impression that he's been a bit under the weather lately.

Must be why HiTech has been doing some moderating...     

That's OK, as long as he isn't doing any spell checking        :noid
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Mano on June 02, 2011, 02:01:13 PM
Quote
SCSI....its an interface thing.

shamus

A few computers ago...........I had a couple hard drives (10k'ers) hooked up to a scuzzy card.........it literally turbo-charged the computer.
For that time period, programs opened up with blazing speed.

<S>
Mano
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Shuffler on June 02, 2011, 02:02:50 PM
I heard he missed shaving for about 7 days.

Obviously it can't be in reference to SCSI. :)
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Penguin on June 02, 2011, 02:18:20 PM
What's an SCSI?

-Penguin
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Dragon on June 02, 2011, 02:22:49 PM
What's an SCSI?

-Penguin


Again, GOOGLE is your friend.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Skuzzy on June 02, 2011, 03:45:31 PM
The abbreviated version.

In high school I was a beach bum.  I went to work one day, after falling asleep at the beach.  One of the coworkers said I looked really skuzzy.  It stuck.

Later in life, I was part of the design team at Adaptec which did all of thier SCSI host adapters and I also wrote all the UNIX drivers for all the adapters as well.  They called me "Mr. SCSI", and here we are.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: icepac on June 02, 2011, 04:13:57 PM
Back in those days "SCSI" was pronounced "sexy" before the "scuzzy" pronunciation took over so............well?

Is there more to this story?
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Skuzzy on June 02, 2011, 04:16:29 PM
Originally, when it was SASI (the precursor to SCSI), it was "sassy".  Then when the SCSI draft was approved it became "sexy".  Then I got involved and no one wanted to call me "Mr. Sexy", soooooo......there ya have it.
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: Shuffler on June 02, 2011, 04:33:37 PM
The abbreviated version.

In high school I was a beach bum.  I went to work one day, after falling asleep at the beach.  One of the coworkers said I looked really skuzzy.  It stuck.

Later in life, I was part of the design team at Adaptec which did all of thier SCSI host adapters and I also wrote all the UNIX drivers for all the adapters as well.  They called me "Mr. SCSI", and here we are.

Well I'll be...... I was right on both counts.  :rofl
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: ink on June 02, 2011, 05:21:38 PM
Well I'll be...... I was right on both counts.  :rofl
thats cuz your so smucking farts :P
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: TwinBoom on June 02, 2011, 05:59:35 PM
i remember when certain banned members added that to urban dictionary........coughstorch cough
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: E25280 on June 03, 2011, 06:46:43 PM
i remember when certain banned members added that to urban dictionary........coughstorch cough
Umm . . . it clearly says added by beet1e.

(http://th165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/BJ_BOBBI_JO9/Sports%20and%20activities%20and%20actions%20games%20related/th_fishing.gif)
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: TwinBoom on June 03, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
more than one entry :)
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: curry1 on June 05, 2011, 12:22:07 PM
Umm . . . it clearly says added by beet1e.

(http://th165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/BJ_BOBBI_JO9/Sports%20and%20activities%20and%20actions%20games%20related/th_fishing.gif)

haha
Title: Re: How did Skuzzy get his name?
Post by: DREDIOCK on June 05, 2011, 04:51:21 PM
Umm . . . it clearly says added by beet1e.

(http://th165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/BJ_BOBBI_JO9/Sports%20and%20activities%20and%20actions%20games%20related/th_fishing.gif)

Lemme put forth my experiences with Skuzzy. If for nothing else. for the benefits of the newer members.

Those of you familiar with me know I dont say flowery things laced with all bluebirds,butterflies and rainbows just to say what I think people want to hear. I dont Bury my nose up anyones butt to gain favor.
If somethings good I'll say so. And if somethings not so good IMO, I'll voice that as well. I can only speak for better or worse for what I see is true.

I've had my share of differences here just like many others. But the way I see it is Skuzzy has a job he's been instructed to do by his boss. and he's going ot do it just like anyone here would do whatever the job is their boss told them to do. Now. we may not like the way it goes sometimes and for all we know,even he may not like the way it goes sometimes But bottom line its his job to do. And sometimes its like being a Proctologist "its a cr@ppy job but someone has to do it."

Lets just say on a sheer hypothetical he is given a set of parameters to work with even he doesnt like or agree with. Whats he supposed to do. say "sorry boss. wont do that"?  What kind of reaction would your boss have to that? Safe to say you wouldnt have a job long.

Whether you agree with what the boss wants or what the company policies are is irrelevant. Your job is to do your bosses bidding. Period. bottom line, end of story. Because the moment you dont. You loose any value you have to whomever you are working for. You youngsters might want to make note of that for when you enter the real world yourselves.

Now we dont know where Skuzzy stands. And its not our place to ask. All we can assume is he is no matter if we like or agree with how its done or not. Or een if he does. He's doing his job. And must be doing it relatively well and up to his bosses standards because he's still here.

My own interactions. Not all of which have been public. Have been that if you talk to Skuzzy like an adult. He will treat you in kind. That doesnt mean you will always get the answer or conclusion to the issue you want. But you will at least be shown the same respect you show. And you cant ask for more then that from anyone. And while I cant say every interaction has ended to the favor I wanted. In the end its always been amicable or at the very least respectful and we knew where each other stood.

This place is their lively hood. They have the right to moderate it as they see fit. And if any of us do not like it. Well thats just a damn shame. Im sure they do not loose too much sleep over who stays or goes on the BBS. I know I wouldnt.