DALnetizen - User Interview

Interview with ^_Sinbad_^

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Angelwink: Please tell us more about yourself, how would you describe your personality?
^_Sinbad_^: I am an energetic, active, intellectual guy who enjoys learning and hard work and a proud IRC and MSN addict :P

Angelwink: What do you do in life ^_Sinbad_^?
^_Sinbad_^: I will graduate in June with a diploma in computer information systems from Devry, and a degree in the same field from Calgary in October and I work part time 28 hrs per week at Homedepot and in my free time I go to the gym, and learn .NET and of course go out with my friends.

Angelwink: I hear that you're part of a folkloric band, want to tell me about it? :)
^_Sinbad_^: I am a member for 4 years in MOSAIC an arab folklore ensemble .. we have been performing many dances from the rich culture of the arab world.. we performed all over USA and Canada.. mainly in cultural events and celebrations.. we started the group in the basement of University of Toronto and York university and then moved to be all over north america... currently the group is undergoing some reorganization and will be back to perform

Angelwink: What are the things that you're interested in? :)
^_Sinbad_^: Sports especially outdoor sports, music, cars, acting, reading/writing poetry, web design, learning new computer skills.. volunteer work in community activities... gardening , and when I am really bored I make furniture for my mum.

Angelwink: What is your favorite color and why?
^_Sinbad_^: Green because its the color of the first thing that comes out of the seed..... and trees never fight.. the color of aliens and they never fight.. and hopefully if all humans turn green , no one will fight and war will be over.

Angelwink: How were you first introduced to DALnet? what was your first impression of the server?
^_Sinbad_^: My friend visited me 2-3 years aog and told me about this great place to meet ladies lol I laughed.. i was an ICQ fan but then one day someone kicked me for swearing on the main the idea of someone kicking me off the chat just intrigued me coz I tried for days to kick ppl and I couldn't (didn't know about OPs) and started reading and someone added me Aop in his channel and begun to teach me Banana`Split was his nick my addiction started from there an I ended up scripting cause I enjoyed making scripts and I visited other channels too.

Angelwink: How long have you been on DALnet for?
^_Sinbad_^: 3 years now approximately.

Angelwink: Throughout the years you've been on DALnet did you actually meet any of the friends you've made?
^_Sinbad_^: Yes I did main people from Toronto and neighbouring cities i actually met a friend from egypt who moved to Toronto and found it interesting and I once had a big crush on someone on DALnet

Angelwink: From the channels you're part of, could you list a few and tell us about them?
^_Sinbad_^: #scripting #Java #linux #C++ good help with homeworks

Angelwink: What are your likes and dislikes?
^_Sinbad_^: I like the ocean, sunsets,I like computers sports, poetry, music, cooking, reading. I hate false media and opression of truth and injustice I dont like to see ppl suffer around the globe.

Angelwink: In your opinion what are the positive and negative things about this network?
^_Sinbad_^: Positive: good connections, large number of users, good services, many dedicated staff members. Negatives : need to find solution to proxy server floods.

Angelwink: With all the changes that have been happening over the years, what do you think have been improved and what has become worse?
^_Sinbad_^: Services have improved a lot especially with authorizations of nickserv .. +R and +M are excellent additions .. worst: many new servers that are added are slow.

Angelwink: We'll switch roles for a moment, you be the interviewer and you'll have to ask me a question :)
^_Sinbad_^: Have anyone else noticed that you are a true angel on IRC/ or am I the first one?
Angelwink: blushes *^.^* you cant be serious ;) lol

Angelwink: Any last words? :)
^_Sinbad_^: Keep up the good work DALnet staff... you did and are doing a great job.. thanks:)

Angelwink: On behalf of everyone, especially the Zine team, I'd like to thank you for your time and wish you many more merry years on DALnet.
^_Sinbad_^: Thank you :)

©Angelwink 2002