Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Geekzone › Is PeterReader really a Trusted Subscriber?
geek4me

843 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 78

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

#123388 5-Jul-2013 14:10
Send private message

Just curious how PeterReader is a Subscriber and is Trusted? Has he paid his $25 annual fee and will he do so every year? Perhaps someone else is paying his subscription? This robot is also Trusted - have you met him personally or has he attended a Geekzone pizza evening?

If no one has met him personally or seen him at a pizza night I'd be suspicious about his credentials!

View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849731 5-Jul-2013 14:13
Send private message

My avatar met PeterReader in a virtual reality meeting room - and it wasn't Second Life.

As for being a subscriber, he works for us 24/7, so I gave him the benefits.





Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand



sittingduckz
689 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 289

ID Verified

  #849734 5-Jul-2013 14:15
Send private message

Lets build him!! Although he's not great at conversation.




I'm not a complete idiot, I still have some parts missing.

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849736 5-Jul-2013 14:17
Send private message

No, he's not. But we could add some "intelligence" there.




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand



michaelmurfy
meow
13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 11151

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #849737 5-Jul-2013 14:17
Send private message

Peter and John were once captured by a certain administrator, and their DNA was taken, he then grew some brain cells by combining the best traits from the DNA and linked the end product to the Geekzone server.

So yes, PeterReader is real and works for Geekzone, all his yearly income went to the Subscription to support the only thing he can possibly do, shame he can't physically make it to the pizza nights but this is what you get with having a trusted subscriber growing on a petri dish.




Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup) | Starlink

 

NZ Politics 2026 Tracking & Quiz: https://nzpol.nz 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849738 5-Jul-2013 14:20
Send private message

You mean, like the Borg?




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand

michaelmurfy
meow
13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 11151

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #849744 5-Jul-2013 14:21
Send private message

freitasm: You mean, like the borg?



Indeed, has PeterReader evolved outside of the petri dish?




Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup) | Starlink

 

NZ Politics 2026 Tracking & Quiz: https://nzpol.nz 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

HP

 
 
 
 

Shop now for HP laptops and other devices (affiliate link).
sittingduckz
689 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 289

ID Verified

  #849745 5-Jul-2013 14:22
Send private message

michaelmurfy: Peter and John


OMG, are they brothers? LOL (Yes, I just clicked... I'm slow)




I'm not a complete idiot, I still have some parts missing.

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849746 5-Jul-2013 14:23
Send private message

Yes, PeterReader is a mix of Peter Lambrechtsen and John Reader virtual alter egos.




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand

heavenlywild
5160 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 963

Trusted

  #849749 5-Jul-2013 14:25
Send private message

Is Peter overlooked and underpaid? I can see Employment Court being involved...

michaelmurfy
meow
13732 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 11151

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #849750 5-Jul-2013 14:26
Send private message

heavenlywild: Is Peter overlooked and underpaid? I can see Employment Court being involved...


If you're referring to the real Peter he's well looked after, I make sure to occasionally feed him both caffeine and food.




Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup) | Starlink

 

NZ Politics 2026 Tracking & Quiz: https://nzpol.nz 

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849752 5-Jul-2013 14:27
Send private message

Perhaps I should change all emails sent from Geekzone to use PeterReader's email address and make him the official robot?




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand

 
 
 
 

Stream your favourite shows now on Apple TV (affiliate link).
geek4me

843 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 78

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #849755 5-Jul-2013 14:29
Send private message

Perhaps we should report PeterReader to the GCSB for spying on us without permission. I'm sure Kim Dotcom would have something to say about this.

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
81347 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 42696

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #849759 5-Jul-2013 14:32
Send private message

He's not spying you. He's participating in discussions.




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

 

LEGAL video, movies and TV download and streaming options in New Zealand

geek4me

843 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 78

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #849760 5-Jul-2013 14:34
Send private message

Funny how he only participates if he finds keywords that trigger a robotic reaction. Sounds very similar to what spying agencies do worldwide.

sittingduckz
689 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 289

ID Verified

  #849763 5-Jul-2013 14:37
Send private message

.com "Why are you turning grey Mr Peter Reader?"




I'm not a complete idiot, I still have some parts missing.

 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.







RSS feeds
Main feed
Forums feed
Copyright
©2002-2026 Geekzone®
Site features
Geekzone BI dashboard
Geekzone Badges
Geekzone Status Page

 

Site Information
Subscribe to Geekzone
Privacy Statement
Forum Usage Guidelines (FUG)
Advertising
Trademark and copyright