Deskthority Secret Santa 2015

[Muirium]

Well, alternatively, I could make a script that generates random numbers between 1 and 28 without duplicates.


Just thought it would be more fun if everybody contributes randomness ...

What isn't random about 0?

Things will still work just fine. So long as your script doesn't overflow with the daft stuff you're inviting!

[7bit]

Well, in that case we could all pack our secret santa presents into a box and open it on 24/25 December.


BTW, shipping costs will be also 0.

[matt3o]

Well, alternatively, I could make a script that generates random numbers between 1 and 28 without duplicates.

FFS 7bit don't make it more complicated than what it needs to be

just randomize 28 numbers (with the last gifting to the first)

[Muirium]

I type this now so I can link to it again whenever someone complains:

What About the Multiple Santas? Have you asked them yet? Why not wait for their response?

[7bit]

I've sorted the list with the -u flag set, so there are no duplicates anymore.

[Muirium]

Why? Matteo and Xmit want to do 2 each. I think there were maybe more. Go ask them!

[matt3o]

Why? Matteo and Xmit want to do 2 each. I think there were maybe more. Go ask them!

you didn't get the sarcasm I'm afraid. I was simply pointing out that my name was listed twice. anyway, no problem for me to make two gifts

[7bit]

OK, now I understand. If there is really someone who wants to do that, please let us know.

However, I don't think this is a good idea.

[matt3o]

let's keep this simple

[guk]

Fine either way.

@Mu You could put the keyboards within the surprise box up for swaps, anyone interested could send you pics or descriptions of what they're offering in return and as long as it's small and of equal value, have it send to you. And you'd send out the keyboards whenever you're back from your holidays. Dunno if that's too much of a hassle though.

[Madhias]

just randomize 28 numbers (with the last gifting to the first)

That is easy to understand now, thanks for that explanation! Now we just need to use perfect random numbers? Like using many dice in a box or special hardware to generate random numbers? I could use my Trezor device for creating numbers! Finally! PM incoming later

[XMIT]

Why? Matteo and Xmit want to do 2 each. I think there were maybe more. Go ask them!

you didn't get the sarcasm I'm afraid. I was simply pointing out that my name was listed twice. anyway, no problem for me to make two gifts

Sarcasm?!

Fine, put me down just once, then.

[Muirium]

Please use brown text to indicate sarcasm. Because I don't think either of you really were being sarcastic, but just had a late change of heart!

[kbdfr]

Thinking of it, I could participate let's say 5 times, gifting 5 identical items I have in reserve and receiving 5 different gifts.

Spoiler:

Just in case you don't see it: I used brown text.

[webwit]

Can we cancel this and do it biannual?

[andrewjoy]

I am so confused right now.

[matt3o]

it must be the full moon

[Muirium]

Loving this. Brown is my new favourite colour!

[andrewjoy]

Loving this. Brown is my new favourite colour!

And you new favourite switch?

I don't know how cherry can continue to make such a crap light tactile, even ML is far superior IMO.

[XMIT]

I wasn't being sarcastic at all! I'd love to be on the list twice. Have you seen my garage lately?

[seebart]

This thread needs to be renamed:

Spoiler:

Deskthority Secret Random Rambling 2015

[matt3o]

It's Christmas, bitches!

[seebart]

It's Christmas, bitches!

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[7bit]

Someone must do this as a key in dye sublimation!

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[matt3o]

don't worry, it's generated by a script

[JBert]

Well, alternatively, I could make a script that generates random numbers between 1 and 28 without duplicates.


Just thought it would be more fun if everybody contributes randomness ...

Why don't you just put all names in Random.org's list shuffler and make everybody send to the guy below his name?

Just do an extra check to see that those hypothetical "two-Santa's" don't have to send to themselves.

[Halvar]

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[matt3o]

what he said

[seebart]

Halvar, your numeric christmas set is too short and not random enough! Resubmit.

[Muirium]

Yeah, we're already way beyond that entropy here. [/brownfont]