Get to know the team: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen
May 31, 2009, 04:59:11 AM Posted by Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on May 31, 2009, 04:59:11 AM in Get to know the team: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen | 94 Comments | Name: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen Age: Location: Espoo, Finland. Quote: "A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?" Position: |
- Do you have pets? None at the moment, am not planning to take one either.
- What is your favorite color? Depends where actually, and black is not a color I'm told.
- What kind of music do you like? Anything that's actually made with real instruments. Mostly rock and metal though. Occasionally industrial. I'm a freak for good lyrics too, combine meaningful lyrics with well done symphonic or melodic metal and I'm sold. In general - Music is life, life is music.
- What do you do on your free time besides spending time on SMF? What free time? Is it something you can eat? I try to find time to enjoy music, movies, photography and video productions, Finnish nature and Geocaching, on top of working full time and running multiple websites of my own. Sometimes this works, sometimes not so much.
- What are your goals/dreams in life? To live my life happy in doing what I do. And possibly getting rich? Always hoping for that winning lottery ticket.
- What got you involved in SMF? Around 2005 I joined a little forum running on Xsorbit that I eventually ended up as a tech admin on, and moved the forum over to SMF 1.1 on my own VPS. Currently running multiple SMF installs on more recent versions.
- Who do you admire? Why? Peter Tägtgren. Google it, you'll understand - or not.
Also, quite a few other multi-instrumentalists, and skilled musicians. - Are you into sports? If so which ones? No, not really. I would still like to go shooting every now and then, but haven't really had the time or money to keep up with this hobby.
- What is your dream job? Can't say I have one, but I really enjoy working with people, and I'm generally pretty happy with my current job in the security field.
- What was your first screenname? I honestly can't remember...
- Do you have any piercings? None.
- Are you a lefty/righty or ambidextrous? Righty.
- Do you have any tattoo's? If not do you wish/plan to get one? None, probably never gonna get one either. But never say never.
- Do you have any siblings? If so, how many of each? One brother, one step-brother.
- What is your favorite website? Can't really name just one... But Google search is actually pretty high up there.
- Do you play computer games? If so, which ones? I really enjoy old adventure games in the spirit of Monkey Island and other LucasArts games.
Also Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls, Witcher and so on... - Do you play video game consoles? Which ones? I own an Xbox One X and a PS4 Pro, plus 2 desktop PCs with emulators. So, yeah - occasionally. I am first and foremost a PC gamer though.
- Are you married or planing to get married? No, single for the last decade or so.
- If so do you have any kids?
- How many kids?
- How many languages do you speak? If so which ones? Finnish, English and bare basics of German and Swedish.
- Do you drink? Not often, but yes - at times too much.
- Do you smoke? On and Off. I am legit addicted to nicotine though, so even when I'm not smoking I am using other alternatives.
- Did you play hookey from class? A lot I remember being a stat leader at one point.
- Do you have a license? For what? I've a license to practice my profession. And I also drive a car and can drive a motorcycle.
- Do you own a car? Not really own.... I have a 2019 VW Golf as part of my pay.
- Have you ever been stopped for speeding?No.
- Do you obtain a good amount of sleep daily? Depends on the day. Normally something between 7 to 9 hours.
- How do you sleep? On my back, in a bed or on my couch usually..
- Have you ever been on an airplane? Yup, many times. My work involves travel at times.
- Have you ever broken a bone? No. My nose has been broken though.
- Do you wear jewelry? If so what jewelry do you wear? Silver. For example, I got a ring, a necklace, a belt and a tie needle with the Coat of arms of Finland. Usually only wear the necklace and tie needle these days though.
- How do you dress? Depends, I either wear a suit to work, or a uniform, but on free days I tend to dress in what I feel comfortable in.
- How many keys are on your keyring? I currently have 2 keyrings for RFID tags, and 2 for keys...
- What time do you go to bed? What time do you wake up? Go to bed when I'm tired. On weekdays that's 10pm-11pm, and I get up around 6-7am.
- What's the freakiest thing you have done? I'm actually quite boring, nothing too freaky.
- Do you live alone? Yes.
- How many hours a day do you spend in the computer? Anything from 5 to 20 hours a day.
- How many hours a day do you spend in SMF? Varies greatly.
- What is your favorite beverage - coffee, tea, soda, beer, other? Coffee. By far my favorite, beer probably comes next
. - What do you hate? Indifference and / or disrespect towards others.
- What do you love? Music, movies, good food, music, motorcycles, music...
- What is your religion? I think no organized religion can be "the right one". I consider myself an atheist.
- What is your hair color? Blonde / naturally a little red(ish).
- How tall are you? Approx. 173 cm.
- How much do you weigh? I have no idea - But I'd guess around 70kg.
- What's the feature on SMF you can't live without?
- As an administrator? SMF's very powerful and flexible permissions handling.
- As an end user? Show unread posts since last visit and Show new replies to your posts.
EDIT: Updated. - Who do you admire? Why? Peter Tägtgren. Google it, you'll understand - or not.
Comments
hey congrats on the promotion dude. I've not been around and just noticed - well done. Gee seems like only yesterday we were support helpers of the month together lol
I used to have an xsorbit forum too, they suck big time lol
Well done mate!
I used to have an xsorbit forum too, they suck big time lol
Well done mate!
Thank you 
Quote from: quiteperplexed on May 31, 2009, 07:36:56 AMLucky for all, they suckED. They don't exist anymore
I used to have an xsorbit forum too, they suck big time lol
Dammit, who let you outta the cage?!
AMY! Get a tighter leash on this one!
AMY! Get a tighter leash on this one!
* JBlaze runs away
Quote from: LexArma on May 31, 2009, 07:38:11 AM
Thank youQuote from: quiteperplexed on May 31, 2009, 07:36:56 AMLucky for all, they suckED. They don't exist anymore
I used to have an xsorbit forum too, they suck big time lol
true. At least the people I know with boards got out before they went out of business but they really screwed a lot of people around.
Just ask away if you want to know something else I'd be happy to try and answer
I'd be happy to try and answer Congrats
OK, here's one: Does Lordi rock?
Quote from: LexArma on June 04, 2009, 09:56:55 AM
Just ask away if you want to know something else
OK, here's one: Does Lordi rock?
Quote from: Akyhne on June 04, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
Congrats
Thanks
Quote from: Akyhne on June 04, 2009, 02:13:00 PMI'm told they do - I don't necessarily always agree.
OK, here's one: Does Lordi rock?
BUT - it was great to be at Senaatintori when they performed there right after they won the Eurovision Song Contest
Well, my kids have heard that winner song to death... I'm glad that part is over LOL. I like rock and partly heavy too, but that song is simply to... simple.
Sad Finland did so bad this year. It was actually a good mix of different genres. Not that I'm into Eurovision Song Contest, but I'm forced to see it every year
Sad Finland did so bad this year. It was actually a good mix of different genres. Not that I'm into Eurovision Song Contest, but I'm forced to see it every year
I actually like to watch the contest every year, simply because it gives a good variety of different styles of music from around Europe. I personally didn't expect Waldo's People to get in to the Finals even, so they did better than I thought
Typical Gars:
Who's your favourite character on The Simpsons?
Favourite Episode?
And what's your thoughts on Futurama?
Who's your favourite character on The Simpsons?
Favourite Episode?
And what's your thoughts on Futurama?
I really like Homer as a character, but hard to say if he is my absolute favorite.
And also I really can't name one particular episode as my favorite, after seeing them all multiple times.
I do like the way the series has evolved from the first episode to the latest season, but still I guess I'd have to go looking
for the best episode in some of the first seasons.
Futurama ain't bad, but not as good as the Simpsons.
And also I really can't name one particular episode as my favorite, after seeing them all multiple times.
I do like the way the series has evolved from the first episode to the latest season, but still I guess I'd have to go looking
for the best episode in some of the first seasons.
Futurama ain't bad, but not as good as the Simpsons.
Not one of them super critical people like I am then. The show in recent years, namely since Season 10 has gone downhill ever since Mike Scully took the Executive Producer seat (he stepped down for Season 13, with Al Jean taking his place and the quality hasn't been that much better)
For most people, including myself, Futurama is preferred more than The Simpsons.
For most people, including myself, Futurama is preferred more than The Simpsons.
I'm not like most people you know
do you like salmiakki?
Quote from: Runic on June 11, 2009, 10:35:02 AMWith Koskenkorva, Yes
do you like salmiakki?
hyvää (good)
(good)Quote from: Runic on June 11, 2009, 12:14:48 PMIt is
hyvää
Although, I can understand how it might be an unforgettable experience for some to taste it the first time. 
i first tried it in Sweden and loved it my finnish friends were shocked when I asked if they have any specially when it was my first time in Finland
Quote from: Runic on June 20, 2009, 08:09:06 AMI can easily imagine
my finnish friends were shocked when I asked if they have any specially when it was my first time in Finland
but hey Ammonium Chloride who would think about making it a sweet
Quote from: Runic on June 20, 2009, 11:08:36 AMThe Finns
but hey Ammonium Chloride who would think about making it a sweet
joo 
Pulla is good too
Updated a bit....
Updated a bit...
On account of my recent workload...
Quote from: LexArma on May 31, 2009, 04:59:11 AM
Quote: "Oh shi.... How did that happen? — Me
On account of my recent workload...
What you do for a living?
I work in private security. Currently I do 2 jobs actually.
I work in the security of a government agency,
and I handle the access control environment of another.
I work in the security of a government agency,
and I handle the access control environment of another.
Sounds like an interesting line of work
It is
Today, I have left the team my resignation.
Part of the reasons behind this decision were the recent problems within the team, that I believe most people already know something about. I will however, not go further in to that subject here, at the moment.
The other reasons are personal. I am in a position where I would soon be unable to keep up my performance, and
my community presence here, and would have been forced to go on hiatus anyways.
This is not a final goodbye though, I have stated that I may be back on the team in the future,
if all things go well, and I'm still welcomed after my upcoming absence.
I wish the project, and the community all the best - and wish that you know, I am not completely
abandoning you guys
Part of the reasons behind this decision were the recent problems within the team, that I believe most people already know something about. I will however, not go further in to that subject here, at the moment.
The other reasons are personal. I am in a position where I would soon be unable to keep up my performance, and
my community presence here, and would have been forced to go on hiatus anyways.
This is not a final goodbye though, I have stated that I may be back on the team in the future,
if all things go well, and I'm still welcomed after my upcoming absence.
I wish the project, and the community all the best - and wish that you know, I am not completely
abandoning you guys
Sorry to see another team member resign. Soon there will only be Amy to run the show on her own. Now wait a minute was she not doing this already? 
I did forget to say this, but I would wish others wouldn't go in too deep on the team issues either at the moment.
I only wanted to say it is partly behind my resignation - but that's it for now.
I only wanted to say it is partly behind my resignation - but that's it for now.
Quote from: LexArma on January 26, 2010, 03:36:44 AM
Part of the reasons behind this decision were the recent problems within the team, that I believe most people already know something about. I will however, not go further in to that subject here, at the moment.
Sorry it has to be this way. Sad for the project.
Take care Lex.
You are unforgettable IMO. Best wishes for you.
Farewell
EDIT: Post 2000
You are unforgettable IMO. Best wishes for you.
Farewell
EDIT: Post 2000
Soon enough, there will be no team =/
Good luck in anything you do Lex!
Good luck in anything you do Lex!
Aw, man. Now i'll never be able to tell you how cool I think your username is. 
Well, I hope that everything works out for you, and I really hope that you return. Best of luck, Lex.
Well, I hope that everything works out for you, and I really hope that you return. Best of luck, Lex.
Quote from: Cassiel on January 26, 2010, 06:13:11 PMOh, thanks
Aw, man. Now i'll never be able to tell you how cool I think your username is.
See, I haven't completely abandoned you guys Haha! Oh! Well thats good! =)
I have now turned grey, as per my resignation a week ago.
Welcome to the darkside Lex
Quote from: JBlaze on February 03, 2010, 02:29:35 AM
Welcome to the darkside Lex
But your not on the grey side.
Somebody robed JB's friends badge
I went grey years ago... oh you mean a grey badge. Such a shame the way things went down.
JBlaze asked them to.
JBlaze asked them to.
Quote from: Arantor on February 03, 2010, 06:05:12 AMArggh, don't talk about it. My now gone avatar, doesn't tell the truth anymore.
I went grey years ago
Sad to see the ninth member leaving/get kicked out from the team withing 3 weeks.
I'm lucky to still have all my hair, and not a single grey in there yet
Quote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:31:41 AMShave you hippie!
I'm lucky to still have all my hair, and not a single grey in there yet
Quote from: Owdy on February 06, 2010, 07:33:31 AMI'm putting that off as long as I can, cause I'm losing all of it in a month anywayQuote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:31:41 AMShave you hippie!
I'm lucky to still have all my hair, and not a single grey in there yet
Quote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:35:59 AMNah, you just like your long curly hair, confess!Quote from: Owdy on February 06, 2010, 07:33:31 AMI'm putting that off as long as I can, cause I'm losing all of it in a month anywayQuote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:31:41 AMShave you hippie!
I'm lucky to still have all my hair, and not a single grey in there yet
Quote from: Owdy on February 06, 2010, 07:38:14 AMWell I doQuote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:35:59 AMNah, you just like your long curly hair, confess!Quote from: Owdy on February 06, 2010, 07:33:31 AMI'm putting that off as long as I can, cause I'm losing all of it in a month anywayQuote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:31:41 AMShave you hippie!
I'm lucky to still have all my hair, and not a single grey in there yet
That's no secret I knew it, hippie!
No one has cut my hair for like 5 years now, and I'm really not liking the idea of cutting it next month...
Im just playing with you man
I know, I know. BTW, Thorogood rocks
BTW, Thorogood rocks Quote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:42:37 AMIt does
BTW, Thorogood rocks
Some awesome sounding music in there
I'm shocked That sounded like you didn't know Thorogood....
That sounded like you didn't know Thorogood....No, I didn't before... I tend generally to stick to what I know I like
Ah, I on the other hand have always enjoyed trying out everything I can get my hands on - and if I like it then good, if I don't, no ones forcing me to listen to it ever again
Quote from: Owdy on February 06, 2010, 07:43:41 AMQuote from: LexArma on February 06, 2010, 07:42:37 AMIt does
BTW, Thorogood rocks
Good to see Thorogood fans over here!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a bit more recent mugshot of me, if someone still remembers me over here
Hey you look.... civilized.
You mean hairless (and beardless)?
Hmm - I may have to update this topic soonish...
Ahh, green badge! Congrats
Thanks, it seemed I have some spare time on my hands again, and so I offered my assistance to the team again, and the team seems to have accepted my offer It feels nice to be back, even though I was never away that much in the first place.
It feels nice to be back, even though I was never away that much in the first place.So, it's been a 110 days with me online, added together - and at time 10 150 posts. Wow.
you want a lot
Quote from: axan on December 15, 2010, 03:38:18 PMExcuse me?
you want a lot
Quote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on June 30, 2010, 03:00:50 AM
Here's a bit more recent mugshot of me, if someone still remembers me over here
Hehe, can't believe I remembered that from almost a year ago.
Am I worthy to be writing here? If not someone inform me so that I can leave quickly!
Thank You.
clay.
...a friend
I felt like this deserved a little update. Nothing dramatic - Even the position on SMF remained the same.
SO, you returned to the dark side...
Is that a Baofeng? looks like one,
Quote from: SaltedWeb on January 24, 2018, 06:54:20 PMKenwood Protalk.
Is that a Baofeng? looks like one,
Ok cool.....
Baofeng was not a bad guess however, they've copied Kenwood for ages. Even their connectors are largely the same
I have a couple myself, there also allot of poorly made Baofengs I found people even copy those
and make fakes. Whats the world coming too when you make a copy and then someone steal it lol.
and make fakes. Whats the world coming too when you make a copy and then someone steal it lol.
Quote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on January 24, 2018, 04:56:52 PM
I felt like this deserved a little update. Nothing dramatic - Even the position on SMF remained the same.
miksi??? Why???
Quote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on October 09, 2009, 12:58:16 AM
I work in private security. Currently I do 2 jobs actually.
I work in the security of a government agency,
and I handle the access control environment of another.
i knew it - you're a bouncer !
Quote from: BryanD on February 05, 2018, 01:45:42 PMQuote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on January 24, 2018, 04:56:52 PM
I felt like this deserved a little update. Nothing dramatic - Even the position on SMF remained the same.
miksi??? Why???
I noticed I still enjoy the stuff the green team does.
Quote from: aegersz on February 05, 2018, 02:28:59 PMQuote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on October 09, 2009, 12:58:16 AM
I work in private security. Currently I do 2 jobs actually.
I work in the security of a government agency,
and I handle the access control environment of another.
i knew it - you're a bouncer !
Not really
Security guard by profession, service manager by title. dont need a green badge to help people dude
btw you know how much I love you bro but I am taking bets on when you will go grey again want in? (btw I need your help on something suomi related)
(btw I need your help on something suomi related)Quote from: BryanD on February 06, 2018, 02:34:35 PMI know, just saw the team was a bit small - thought I could lend a hand.
dont need a green badge to help people dude
Quote from: BryanD on February 06, 2018, 02:36:02 PMOh come on, not fair that.
btw you know how much I love you bro but I am taking bets on when you will go grey again want in?
But re: Finnish and Finland, feel free to ask No, no halo - Just some horns like a devil.
Edit: This was in response to a now deleted post.
Edit: This was in response to a now deleted post.
I must say that A.L.K. is a very capable guy who has always been willing to help. Sophisticated!
Hence my signature
Hence my signature
My my, thank you?
i'm a straight shooter; this is my summation of ALK:
Eager to help, knows his SMF tek, never comes across as 'hollier than thou', selfless, welcoming [says that on his sig.], humble, amusing ... and all served with just the right temperament ...
... gets results ...
Just a good ol' all 'rounder ... a better man than I am
No BS !
Eager to help, knows his SMF tek, never comes across as 'hollier than thou', selfless, welcoming [says that on his sig.
], humble, amusing ... and all served with just the right temperament ...... gets results ...
Just a good ol' all 'rounder ... a better man than I am
No BS !
I've never been very good at taking compliments, usually make me very uncomfortable IRL. But really - thank you. Nice of you.
Nice of you. Quote from: aegersz
... 'hollier than thou' ...
Christmas has arrived early at SMF
Xmas is always early, and seems to move earlier every year. :p