# Mild Pitting of Beck **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 12, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691 "2024-10-12T05:25:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 34
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/661 "2025-05-08T02:35:15Z")
Thats biased alright. Jerks get thread banned. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/662 "2025-05-08T02:41:35Z")
Someone doesn’t understand sarcasm… ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/663 "2025-05-08T03:07:06Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > But then, I also have two laptops, four desktops I hesitate to ask why… but WHY??? Also I introduce you to some very simple yet effective software, Synergy. Single keyboard/mouse over multiple machines. I used it when I was a show-off young developer running Windows, Linux and OSX all at the same time, but only 3 machines. 4 monitors though…I was nerding out. > **[Synergy - Share one mouse & keyboard across computers](https://symless.com/synergy)** > > Synergy is an app that shares one mouse and one keyboard across multiple computers and monitors. Instant download, easy to setup in minutes. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/664 "2025-05-08T03:12:33Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > When the Jerks get to decide what being a Jerk is, this place becomes less like a community, and more like the shitscape we are all living in. Eh, many of the people who’ve chimed in here about her I’ve always known to be pleasant, reasoned posters. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/665 "2025-05-08T03:16:55Z")
> [@scudsucker](#): > > I hesitate to ask why… but WHY??? My wife worked from home full time for multiple years. I did during the pandemic and now occasionally as a hybrid worker. No printer in the household. We sometimes went to the public library to print if we had to. I don’t get why people have to have a printer. We just find no need any longer. I got rid of our laser printer years ago when the toner ran out. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/666 "2025-05-08T03:17:59Z")
Indeed. Bless Their Hearts. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/667 "2025-05-08T03:28:17Z")
I use my printer all the time. I just printed diplomas to give to my graduating square dance class yesterday. I printed a bunch of documents to get real ID. I print a copy of my tax forms because it’s easier to review on paper, where i can tick off the numbers as i check them. For that matter, i print a copy of the W2s and such to keep for my records. I also use the scanner. I scanned my passport as part of the process of completing forms to take a new (remote) job. I had to sign papers to foster cats. They emailed them to me, i printed them and signed them, scanned them, and emailed them back. I could have skipped the scanner and just taken a photo with my phone, but once you have the printer that scans, it’s worth using it because it’s less fussy, and takes a cleaner image. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/668 "2025-05-08T03:33:30Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > I don’t get why people have to have a printer. A lot of WFH jobs _require_ printing. My daughter often has to print 25-50 pages at a time. When I work from home, I save most of my printing until I make it in to the office, but sometimes I have to do it at home. I’m not going to the library for that. ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/669 "2025-05-08T03:46:17Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > I don’t get why people have to have a printer. For me specifically, I am a gamer, and when the kids are home and want to play something, I can quickly print out some character sheets/army lists/whatever I need. For that reason I actually switched to a color laser rather than inkjet; I can go months without printing and my inkjet kept drying out or something between uses. ETA: dammit, I managed to get pulled into the Printing of Beck discussion! ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/670 "2025-05-08T04:03:46Z")
Only on the dope will a pitting turn into deep and very meaningful discussion about the merits/pitfalls of printers. The Printing of Beck indeed. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/671 "2025-05-08T04:10:07Z")
And I just now got through my unread portion of the Australian UHC thread. Beck was doing an admirable impersonation of Dennis the Peasant. “Help! Help! I’m being repressed!” A well-deserved thread ban. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/672 "2025-05-08T04:15:48Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Eh, many of the people who’ve chimed in here about her I’ve always known to be pleasant, reasoned posters. I concur. That’s why this continued beef with Beck has me flummoxed. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/673 "2025-05-08T15:49:18Z")
The reasoned poster beef with Beck is clearly spelled out above. One does not have to agree, but the opinions are clear and valid. Regards, JAQ I own three printers ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/674 "2025-05-08T15:59:23Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > I own three printers I also own an Okidata dot matrix printer for the Commodore 64. It is part of large amount of obsolete computer and console stuff I am trying to give to close friends or sell to strangers. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/675 "2025-05-08T17:27:16Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > You’d think old people would want bigger screens. (Raises hand) Actually, it’s more having a physical keyboard instead of a tiny screen one where I get a 3 instead of a w. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/676 "2025-05-08T20:51:00Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > I own three printers I remember back when owning 3 colanders meant something. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/677 "2025-05-08T21:21:37Z")
How about a whisk for any occasion? > **[Quick Share](https://quickshare.samsungcloud.com/zx12r7fWsH66)** > > 1 file (6.0 KB) ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/678 "2025-05-08T21:51:16Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > > > I own three printers > > I remember back when owning 3 colanders meant something. Oh my, now THERE is a blast from the past 😛 😛 ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/679 "2025-05-08T23:37:02Z")
. 3 colanders? . > [@bobot](#): > > How about a whisk for any occasion? Reminds me of Spatula City… > **[Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=Spatula+City&oq=Spatula+City&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDIwNzhqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sei=iD8daOS6NZKHwbkPsPCuqQU#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:5b53710d,vid:tVrRfiG6C3E,st:0)** ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691/680 "2025-05-08T23:45:59Z")
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