The Random, Meaningless Announcements Thread 3!

[Wu Wei]

What is the DSM category for excessive interest in machines?

Excessive interest in machines is not currently classified as a mental disorder in the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [1][2]. However, it may be classified as a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, as it can be characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts and behaviors related to machines.

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The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) does not have a specific category for excessive interest in machines. However, it does include a diagnostic category called "obsessive-compulsive and related disorders" which includes several disorders that might involve excessive preoccupation with particular objects or activities.

One disorder that might be relevant to excessive interest in machines is "hoarding disorder." People with hoarding disorder have persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them, a fear of losing them, or a strong attachment to them. In some cases, people with hoarding disorder might collect or hoard objects related to machines or technology.

It's important to note, however, that simply having a strong interest in machines does not necessarily indicate a mental disorder. Only when such an interest interferes with a person's daily functioning, causes distress, or meets the criteria for a specific disorder as outlined in the DSM-5, would a diagnosis be appropriate.

it is sexual interest,,,,,, I did not check the DSM to be certain... and it was mostly a joke.....although it is a real word...but it is still not exactly a hobby

Mechanophilia

Do you have Gelotophobia or something

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I'm sorry... but this does not say hire me IMO

Can he do the job?

 

[Wu Wei]

Can he do the job?

I don't know, but the fact that he has copious tattoos, or any tattoos means nothing when it comes to applying to, and getting, the job from my perspective. However It may make a big pifference in a public relations, counseling, or a public facing job.........

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I don't know, but the fact that he has copious tattoos, or any tattoos means nothing when it comes to applying to, and getting, the job from my perspective. However It may make a big pifference in a public relations, counseling, or a public facing job.........

It's shows commitment and dedication, cleanliness and he can get through difficult and painful things, as well as being able to follow guidelines with having his ears gauged like that.

 

[Stevicus]

It's shows commitment and dedication, cleanliness and he can get through difficult and painful things, as well as being able to follow guidelines with having his ears gauged like that.

He doesn't appear to be dressed appropriately for an office setting.

 

[Revoltingest]

Fondling and caressing is not organization...

But it is one element of organizing.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

He doesn't appear to be dressed appropriately for an office setting.

Clothing doesn't really reflect ability though. It's just a weird, funny, downright bizarre thing we do as we took clothing far beyond survival needs.

 

[Wu Wei]

It's shows commitment and dedication, cleanliness and he can get through difficult and painful things, as well as being able to follow guidelines with having his ears gauged like that.

OK, now have him get the network back online when it is down, fix an O365 issue, design a website, deal with an REAL annoying user...without getting upset.....

 

[Wu Wei]

But it is one element of organizing.

excuses excuses

 

[Shadow Wolf]

OK, now have him get the network back online when it is down, fix an O365 issue, design a website, deal with an REAL annoying user...without getting upset.....

What if fixes cars? What if he does fix things like that? Lots of people like him do work computers so I'd say there's a far chance he does that.

 

[Stevicus]

OK, now have him get the network back online when it is down, fix an O365 issue, design a website, deal with an REAL annoying user...without getting upset.....

Isn't this how it's done?

 

[Stevicus]

 

[Wu Wei]

What if fixes cars? What if he does fix things like that? Lots of people like him do work computers so I'd say there's a far chance he does that.

A mechanic, right out of the garage applying for a job in IT, without any additional training in or experience in IT, just because he has tattoos...sorry no

 

[Wu Wei]

Isn't this how it's done?

mostly....especially the dealing with annoying users bit

 

[Stevicus]

A mechanic, right out of the garage applying for a job in IT, without any additional training in or experience in IT, just because he has tattoos...sorry no

What if they're IT tattoos?

 

[Wu Wei]

What if they're IT tattoos?

well then....let me think....no

 

[Stevicus]

well then....let me think....no

Well, I agree that it's a good thing to properly screen job applicants. The wrong people in the wrong job can lead to monumental screw-ups like this: Spain: 31 Trains Costing $276M Were Too Big for Rail Tunnels (businessinsider.com)

• Spanish region spent $276 million on trains before they realized they were too big to fit in the tunnels.
• Two officials in the transport industry were fired as a consequence.
• The president of Cantabria, a region of northern Spain, called the error an "unspeakable botch."

I seem to recall that it was in Spain where they built a tall skyscraper without an elevator.

I wonder what Franco would have done if he was still around.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

A mechanic, right out of the garage applying for a job in IT, without any additional training in or experience in IT, just because he has tattoos...sorry no

I didn't say it meant he could do, just that it doesn't mean he can't, and lots of people like him actually do work in IT so that's not really a stab you want to take. It's more like you'll get a yes than this one time I used entomologist in a way that was meant to be a no, but holy **** turns out the person I said that to actually was an entomologist.

 

[sun rise]

Another day is passing. They keep doing that oddly enough.

 

[Revoltingest]

Tijuana sewage pours through San Diego border canyons...