Teenagers - not to be trusted

[beerguy]

:lol:

http://news.com.com/2061-11199_3-6083453.html?part=rss&tag=6083453&subj=news

[Dakafall]

my dad couldn't hear it, but mom could, and she's only 1 year younger, (they're both over 50), hmmmmm

[beerguy]

I can hear it but doubt that I could in a social situation.

[Dakafall]

now how do i go about getting it on my cell phone? lol, IMO, a very short vibrate pulse would work just as well

[FuzzyLogic]

Hear what? Why are my dogs looking at me funny?

[Sk8r]

Now if they could only invent rap that adults couldn't hear.

[beerguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7554753#post7554753 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sk8r
Now if they could only invent rap that adults couldn't hear.

That would be perfect!

[catdoc]

I think I'd have to smack someone if their phone started making that noise! It's like fingernails on a chalk board, yowza!

[otolith]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7554753#post7554753 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sk8r
Now if they could only invent rap that adults couldn't hear. :lol:

That ring tone is hilarious. I can barely hear it...but I would think it would be tough to hear for anyone if there is any background noise.

[Toddrtrex]

What I could hear, hurt a little bit. But I don't know how anyone could here that in a normal setting, I had to mute the stereo to hear it, and turn the volume all the up on my laptop.

[skippy2]

I can't hear it.:( Then again, I used to work in a rock n roll bar with live bands.

[DJ88©]

what an annoying sound...


I was worried that my hearing was going. then I found the volume on the computer speakers..

Now if they can develop something to assist in blocking the female speaking frequencies we are set..

[iCam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555067#post7555067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skippy2
I can't hear it.:( Then again, I used to work in a rock n roll bar with live bands.

Or, you're just old, Peg ;)

[catdoc]

I'm betting that the sound would carry pretty well against background noise. I know I can tell when the kids have forgotten to turn off the upstairs tv b/c it puts out a similar high-pitched hum. It makes ME crazy but hubby never can hear it.

Darren, my husband already must have the device to block the sound of my voice--he just isn't sharing the details!

[skippy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555197#post7555197 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iCam
Or, you're just old, Peg ;)


Well, ya there's that too:)

[iCam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555214#post7555214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skippy2
Well, ya there's that too:)

I didn't get a boot in the bum like I would have OT :eek1: :p

I can come out of hiding?

[DJ88©]

Christy,

that is the naturally built in response to being around certain frequencies over time.

I can do it with both of my sisters and mother quite easily..

I want instant switch on, switch off any chosen woman... :lol:

ie co-workers, neighbours, dates.... etc.. ;)

[coralcat]

OK then, ya just go to the link, and it is playing? or click on? Speak up, I can't hear ya! NOT kidding

[coralcat]

WELL????????????????????????????????

[fat-tony]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555204#post7555204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by catdoc
I'm betting that the sound would carry pretty well against background noise. I know I can tell when the kids have forgotten to turn off the upstairs tv b/c it puts out a similar high-pitched hum. It makes ME crazy but hubby never can hear it.

Darren, my husband already must have the device to block the sound of my voice--he just isn't sharing the details!


OMG, i hate that. ALL the time my wife turns off the cable box but not the TV. I come home and hear that stale electric sound and sigh. I've actually caller her on it, but it just doesn't sink in.

[FuzzyLogic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555304#post7555304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by coralcat
WELL????????????????????????????????


Can you hear me now? (http://dw.com.com/redir?destUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics.nytimes.com%2Fpackages%2Faudio%2Fnyregion%2F20060610_RINGTONE.mp 3&siteId=3&oId=2100-11395-6082685&ontId=11386&lop=nl.ex)

[coralcat]

OMG FOUND IT, And no. I could not hear it. My son, who didn't know what I was doing, Was YELLING AT ME TO TURN IT DOWN!!!!!,,, This bites, what else is going out????!!!!

[jpfelix]

my speakers are only at 25% and i heard it just fine. even with the tv on! if i heard that in class i'd throw the phone out the window!!

[jmccalip]

I'm 15, and I can hear it fine on the lowest volume setting for my headphones. I'm going to mess with some people.

[coralcat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555388#post7555388 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccalip
I'm 15, and I can hear it fine on the lowest volume setting for my headphones. I'm going to mess with some people. Well TG you will be messing with people your own age! We other's, will just think YOUR NUTS, your on it again. But I have to say, after trying to hear it severall times (ok 4) and didn't!!! MY EAR IS KILLING ME!!!!! AND THAT WAS JUST MY LAPTOP:eek2: ok I'm OUTA THIS ONE........To painfull :mad:

[jmccalip]

Ok, try this out:

http://www.ochenk.com/entry.php?id=63

Start off at 10,000HZ, and see what you can make your way up to.

I peaked at 20,000HZ. Remember, you have to keep the volume the same all the way through, no cranking it up for the high ones. That's cheating. ;)

[beerguy]

I can hear up to 15k but nothing after that.

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555181#post7555181 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DJ88
Now if they can develop something to assist in blocking the female speaking frequencies we are set..

amen:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555530#post7555530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccalip
Ok, try this out:

http://www.ochenk.com/entry.php?id=63

Start off at 10,000HZ, and see what you can make your way up to.

I peaked at 20,000HZ. Remember, you have to keep the volume the same all the way through, no cranking it up for the high ones. That's cheating. ;)

20 no way... i stopped at 16

[mandrin13]

I got to 23 It hurt the crap out of my ears.

I have got to get one of these ringtones,does anybody know were I can get one?

[zeuss zoso]

Stopped before 18. My dog hates me

[jmccalip]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555592#post7555592 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
20 no way... i stopped at 16

Well, I didn't phrase that right. I could hear 19000hz, but not 20k.

I had some fun messing with our family's cat. I went straight up to 23HZ, cranked it up, and he snarled at me and walked out of the room. I couldn't hear a thing. :lol:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7555742#post7555742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mandrin13
I got to 23 It hurt the crap out of my ears.

I have got to get one of these ringtones,does anybody know were I can get one?

You didn't turn the volume up, did you? 23HZ...

[1SickReefer]

My head is going to explode, I made it to 17Hz I could not hear 18Hz

dang kids!!

[kfisc]

My wife made me stop. The dog didn't like it, either.

[Delete]

I got to 21k but then the dogs started howling and woke the wife up. Needless to say I had to stop. Damn that ringtone's annoying.

[DJ88©]

made it to 19 quite suprisingly.. :confused:

Cat is royally irritated with me right now. :lol:

[jpfelix]

heard 18 well, kinda 19, nothing on 20.

[jmccalip]

I redid it in a quiet room and got exactly 20,000HZ.

[tkeracer619]

i can hear 10-17k loose 18 and 19k but can hear 20k nothing more.

I thought the ability for humans was 20~20k what volume were you at to get 21k you must have some good hearing?

[dkh0331]

I could hear 10K, 11K, & 14K, but not 12 &13. I'll blame it on crappy sound card in my tablet PC.

[masson]

up to 24 for me

[bjonesjr1]

My dog ran out of the room, wondering what was going on...

[asphaltpilot]

Why don't they just use vibrate?

I don't know what the norm is, but you can't hear my vibrate at all, unless it's on a hard surface like a table.


I can hear that high-pitch freq, real annoying too.

[fat-tony]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7558371#post7558371 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by asphaltpilot
Why don't they just use vibrate?

I don't know what the norm is, but you can't hear my vibrate at all, unless it's on a hard surface like a table.


I can hear that high-pitch freq, real annoying too.


because it's not sneaky or deceptive enough

[jpfelix]

there's nothing like being in class and hearing a purse vibrate across the desk!

[tkeracer619]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7559482#post7559482 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jpfelix
there's nothing like being in class and hearing a purse vibrate across the desk!


That is great. I had this professor who said the first day of class that if a phone rang he would answer it for you.......... My buddy ran a busness and his phone went off more than 5 times during the semester. He just kept forgetting to turn it on vibrate.

He would just silence it get up and walk outside then answer. IT was great. :) I eventually started to remind him untill it became habbit as it really annoyed the proffesor and made hw harder. :lol: Which in fliuds is not a good thing.

[tkeracer619]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7557314#post7557314 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dkh0331
I could hear 10K, 11K, & 14K, but not 12 &13. I'll blame it on crappy sound card in my tablet PC.

Can you try it on another computer. I also am missing 18 and 19 but can hear 20. I am not on a crappy sound card by any means. I tested it on one of my other pcs and had the same results. You might just not hear those frequencies.

[Jeremy Blaze]

Man, I feel old now. I am 26, and can not hear that ringtone for nothing!

I don't see the big deal about it though, most phones have the silent vibrate feature anyway.

[Gawain1974]

At 10, my cat didn't notice, at 15, he was looking at me strangley, at 20, he started to hump my leg.

[kfisc]

Putting the laptop right next to my ear, I could hear all of them. The wife and dog put up with a lot from me.

[pnosko]

Nina didn't post because she's so old, she couldn't hear any of what we're talking about. :lol:

I can hear 13K well. But 14K only if I focus, so I would never hear it otherwise.

[lahos]

that is just a waste of time, there are plenty of worse things to worry about. seriously, a libral probalby just got bored and found something to whine about, there're good at that. no offence to anyone.

[lahos]

just the politicians

[beerguy]

Welcome to RC lahos, please read this before making another political post:

[ua]

[lahos]

i've seen worse than that, but all the same i'll refrain from such comments

[lahos]

and i apologize

[pnosko]

So please to 'splain. Granted: the parents can't hear the ring tone. But can't they see or hear their kids speaking on the phone? Or are these same kids engaging in some kind of whale-speak that their parents can't hear either?

[Stephany]

Txt messaging. A bit easier to hide than a phone call.

[jmccalip]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7580778#post7580778 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
So please to 'splain. Granted: the parents can't hear the ring tone. But can't they see or hear their kids speaking on the phone? Or are these same kids engaging in some kind of whale-speak that their parents can't hear either?


The ring tone, which initially spread in pirated form through the Internet, is touted as a way for kids to get notified of a call or text message without adults knowing.

[Wolverine]

We were testing this at work the other day. Interestingly, all of us residents could still here it, but none of the techs or staff could (even though one of the staff is younger than some of the residents). A few of them thought we were playing a prank; I had to prove to them that the sound for the computer was on.

It's loud to me; I could hear it a room away from where people were testing it (and I'm older than the teacher who spoke with the NY Times whose students said she wasn't supposed to hear it :D ). I actually thought people were joking when they said they couldn't hear it. I'm a little surprised, since I know I have some hearing loss from some undiagnosed/untreated infections I had as a child.

Dave

[dc]

I can hear them all except 19 and 20. The bird had no reaction to any of them.

[pnosko]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7581043#post7581043 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccalip
The ring tone, which initially spread in pirated form through the Internet, is touted as a way for kids to get notified of a call or text message without adults knowing. What, an adult can't see a kid interacting with a cell phone?!? If the kid is alone in a room, a vibrate setting can't be heard either. If the kid shouldn't be using the phone, take it away.

I think this is much a do about nothing.

[dc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7582122#post7582122 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko

I think this is much a do about nothing.

And your point?:lol:

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7582122#post7582122 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
I think this is much a do about nothing.

I think it's an issue in schools more than anything else. It gives them one more distraction (they usually already have enough.

Dave

[kfisc]

Arrest all teenagers immediately; sell them into slavery, making sure they're shipped far (far!) from these shores. The ones who by luck and pluck escape and find their way back, say 10 or 12 years later, can be welcomed back into society, so long as they don't use hand-held gizmos of any kind.

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7582995#post7582995 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kfisc
Arrest all teenagers immediately; sell them into slavery, making sure they're shipped far (far!) from these shores. The ones who by luck and pluck escape and find their way back, say 10 or 12 years later, can be welcomed back into society, so long as they don't use hand-held gizmos of any kind.

It's a great idea.

The biggest danger would be that they could develop a taste for soccer while living elsewhere; I think the other threads have made it clear we can't have that here.

Dave