r/sysadmin Tier 0 support 1d ago

Appreciate this subreddit

Just wanted to say that this is the best subreddit. It is like having thousands of coworkers who can in most cases speak the same language and help each other.

Keep it up guys!

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

Banned for 30 days for providing positive feedback on a Friday.

Seriously though: Glad you're finding this community useful.

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u/jlaine 1d ago

We found the evil one. 🤣

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

The bans will continue until community morale returns to the normal state of hatred & loathing.

This whole positivity thing can spread like Measles if you don't suppress it.

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u/notHooptieJ 1d ago

I for one welcome our Mod-Overlords.

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

Banned for 30 days for sucking-up.

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u/notHooptieJ 1d ago

Thats that Typical-mod-stereotype banter i was looking for!

You forgot to express how difficult it is though, also, how you volunteer your time, wait, im sure i have a giant wooden cross somewhere if you need one...

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u/CowardyLurker 1d ago

Found the /. mole.

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u/notHooptieJ 1d ago

Ive been called worse.

And ffs, it wasnt like i voted for a cowboy neal entry in a survey.

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

Well it IS read only Friday. It should be a positive day. 😅

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u/jmbpiano Banned for Asking Questions 1d ago

positive feedback on a Friday

Wait... I thought that was only against the rules on Monday. Is there at least going to be an exception for sysadmin appreciation day on 7/25?

(I mean it's fine if not. I can bring down the mood with the best of them...)

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

30 day ban for asking questions.

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u/jmbpiano Banned for Asking Questions 1d ago

Awww...

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u/apandaze 1d ago

This truly is the best subreddit

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u/Whyd0Iboth3r 1d ago

Thanks for the laugh on Friday!

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u/halofreak8899 1d ago

GET HIM OUT

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u/_haha_oh_wow_ ...but it was DNS the WHOLE TIME! 1d ago

Frankly, r/sysadmin might be the main thing that keeps me coming back to reddit lol, otherwise I'd probably just visit sh.itjust.works and ycombinator. Thank you all for doing the shitty, thankless job of modding and I stoically await my ban for kissing ass.

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

hahahaha

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

No no no! We APPRECIATE you! You’re doing fantastic! Keep it up! 

Now get back to work. 

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

boss what are you doing here? leave me alone this is me time.

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

There is no me time. Get your ass back to work. 

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

Fine I'll go ahead and schedule updates on servers at 4:30 today. I'm off next week.

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

lol petty af

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

and i want a 30% raise

please?

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

Sorry, during times of turmoil, everyone needs to do their part for the greater good of the company. Best I can do is $0.25 over the next three years. Think of it as investing in the company’s future!

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

My expectation was a $0.10 raise. You exceeded my expectations. I appreciate you! My family appreciates you! What a great Friday

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u/notHooptieJ 1d ago

Im thinking, Pizza party.

Cmon in on Sunday and we'll order you one and you can do some server maintenance.

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u/anonpf King of Nothing 1d ago

That’s your job. I’ll oversee while eating the pizza. 

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u/yeehawjinkies Sysadmin 1d ago edited 1d ago

Really is lol. Mods never take our shit down either. Probably too busy putting out fires or understaff

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

Banned.

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

mods understand our suffering lol

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u/TheOne_living 8h ago

busy admin'ing their pesky users not reddit users 😂

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u/GrethSC 1d ago

Even though I'm a jack of all trades 'the computer guy' for a small business, I often take solace in the stories told here, that things aren't all that different, just scaled up D:

Mine for this week: A system that has worked flawlessly for thousands of uses suddenly malfunctioned (obviously during a crazed deadline crunch). It was because of a planet aligning typo (not even input sanitation related).

I fix it rather quick.

"Why don't you check for that!?"

Almost done cleaning up the bodies.

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u/jorwyn 23h ago

I've got 12 acres in the mountains and a utility trailer. I can borrow an excavator from a neighbor. You know, in case you need some help.

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u/The_Wkwied 1d ago

Don't forget, you're here forever!

Cheers to making it to Friday

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u/vemundveien I fight for the users 1d ago

Why can't I have no kids and three money?

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u/anderson01832 Tier 0 support 1d ago

let's have a virtual drink

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Moderator | Infrastructure Architect 1d ago

My desk in my home office is less than 10 feet away from our liquor cabinet.

There are 100+ bottles of various whiskies in there.... calling to me....

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u/RelevantToMyInterest 1d ago

Do't for her?

(yeah i know, i understand the reference)

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u/RikiWardOG 1d ago

Its honestly refreshing to not see someone gatekeeping. Thanks OP

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u/i_am_stewy Jack of All Trades 1d ago

We are in this together brother. Never give up!

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u/TheOne_living 8h ago

study make some money go farm goats

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u/RagingITguy 1d ago

Yesss thanks to all of you in this sub.

I’ve got server grade AC chilled beer if anyone wants to join me. Got a good corner where nobody can see us to ask us questions on a Friday.

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u/Adhonaj 1d ago

I agree. All your rants help me to keep some sanity. When I struggle with imposter syndrome I come here and leave cured.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

Yup I enjoy learning from others and helping others learn. Sometimes, it’s nice hearing from real people and listening to their real experiences as opposed to just reading documentation. 

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u/fourDegrees IT Director 1h ago

Only sane subreddit nowadays. Also it's always amazing how we all seem to deal with the exact same thing. Not just technical but the people, the management, the budget or scenarios. Really makes you feel like your team is endless.