Monday, June 3, 2013

Missing a chromosome or something

While perusing the craigslist listings from my nearest big town (we are too small and insignificant to get our own) I can only come to one conclusion. Evolution has begun. Now, evolution, as a theory, must always be in play but what we're seeing is actual proof of it. There are the higher editions of humanity (you'll find them in the computer listings) and the evidence is quite clear. There are some who know every model number of every motherboard of every computer that's ever been produced. This can only be concluded from the placement of a brand name and model number as the only thing in the listing heading. And then there are no other facts or tidbits about the item. They literally know this only by it's model number and feel no obligation to fill in any of the blanks such as processor speed or what it is or even that it is a motherboard and we, the mindless freaks who have not been taking computers apart in our mother's basements for the past 40 years as they have, should know what it is and what it's for. And the guilt lies with me for even clicking on the listing. But they do show a picture and I guess curiosity gets the best of me. Then there are the lowest editions of humanity (found in the barter section or car/truck section but mostly in the free section) who leave a lot of vital info out. Examples of this can be found in such headings as Car For Sale. In the description you'll read they have a car for sale and they need to sell it. Now if you're wondering about a year of production, or model type or any other pertinent information then you'll get a lot of practice about wondering because this is really not necessary. They want to answer a hundred texts or phone calls or none at all because it takes time to find the title or look at their registration papers. Or the car stereo fanatic who has invested every last dime his grandmother gave him in her will for that awesome system he wanted in his $500 sedan and now has determined that an iPhone would serve his needs much better. And he's willing to part with his $1500 system in trade for a smartphone. I use the term smartphone in the previous sentence only because the classification of the device is literally a smartphone. But isn't it a little ironic devices are called this and then you see the owner? Even the broken English and the missing letters give us a clue while reading the listing. And then there's the purely evil strain of human who feels the need to scam every seller who lists an electronic device or vehicle. If you've ever listed such an item you will find texts on your phone or email on your computer will fill up with the following questions from other states or countries: 1. Is your _____ still for sale? What condition is it in? Now, obviously because I want to sell the item I've given some facts in the listing such as it's in really good condition and works great. Or I've taken the time to list pictures taken with a higher pixel rated device and given the reader a look at the device to the best of my ability. One time I actually texted back that the device (a phone in this case) had been in a fire and suffered water damage. I got a text back about how the reader was confused. I didn't answer any further. The next statement in text form or email will read similar to this - I am okay with the price and I am adding XX amount to cover shipping. I am buying this for my niece/nephew/son/daughter/minister's wife or so forth as a surprise present for birthday/graduation, etc. and I have just left on a business trip. Then they'll want your paypal account information so they can send payment. Wow! They've found my listing while 2000 miles away and they want to pay more than the new price and pay extra for shipping even though I said no paypal or cash only and no shipping in my listing. This is not a condition that's new to humanity but it seems that way. Every once in awhile I answer a text or email and a real person who lives within 20 miles of me is really interested in purchasing the item. Or I see a listing with enough information to determine this person actually has a decent item and is asking a fair trade or price for it. My faith is restored and I feel a little bit more positive about the human condition and the evolution of man. But it seems like it's becoming less and less of an occurrence. For those of you reading this please be assured that I really do try to see good in people but I really am getting burnt out by the experience as a whole. If there really is life beyond our world and they're watching I can only surmise that they are just taking notes. Because if they're looking for slave labor or breeding vessels to continue with their own species then obviously they're technological advancements do not qualify them to accurately surmise us as a race. If I were them I would continue my search in the next galaxy. My name is Rueuhy and I approve this blog.

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