Assuming you have a job (and a life), I'd love to be the one paying your salary when you do get married (I feel sorry for the unfortunate 'significant other' already). I guess you can figure out what I'd tell you...
omg even reading his blog alone I could feel his happiness spilling out my monitor. Wow! I can't wait to get married (to someone as lovely as Vinney of course!)
I am very glad that you (Anand) put up the article about 'being an American' and what you wrote about your wedding was great-congratulations! What you did was very mature when the guy came up to you and although I am a Christian, an American from birth, and have been subject (rarely) to people who do not want to make people with different skin colors feel welcome. I'm not sure as far with anything beyond Christianty, but taking a 'slap', not retaliating and letting them 'slap' you again makes the bully always think-a good thing. What you did was right. (ok, you didn't offer him your other cheek) I understand that what I have just said doesn't really apply beyond the individual, but for the individual, I think it is the ultimate in acting beautifully. Oh, and I'm a guy. It's a good thing that you seem to know that politically, both sides, East & West suffer from willful mis-understanding. Again -congratulations and glad to hear you say that you unapologetically are an American. Mac user though-hmm!
"Another one wants Anand to leave his life and get to reviewing as if he pays Anand. You can't control Anand. You don't pay him for what he does so STFU!"
Technically bung hole, I do pay Anand. I order from sites that advertise on Anandtech which in turn receives a kick back of that revenue. So yes, in a way I do help pay for this site. Every time I place an order I click the corresponding linke from Anandtech first and all that gets logged and people get paid.
So if I want to try and motivate Anand (though poorly) by telling him "quit screwing and start reviewin" big #$%^*!@ deal, I believe I've earned it. Perhaps you should be the one who should "STFU".
"Now that I think about it, that anonymous guy probably isn't even Muslim. I'm Muslim and I don't go around using stupid words like "kafir" (unbeliever) or infidel."
I worked in a certain Arab country; I have heard Muslims calling us Hindus as Kaffir. Just because you are a decent guy who does not use such words, don’t assume your brethren do not use such terms. You will always find intolerant bigots anywhere in the world in any religion, any race etc.
MARRIED??? I cannot believe this is the same little kid who ran a little tech site so many moons ago :) I've been visitng your site since you started. I've bought so many components based on your ratings. It's incredible to see how much you and the site have grown. I wish you the best of luck and continued success. Thank you for providing us all with (in my opinion) the best site on the internet for computer info. Wow! Do I feel old! :)
Thanks filling us in on the blessed event Anand! I've been coming to the site since the first month, and your obvious happiness really makes my day. Give Vinney a kiss on the cheek from all us anonymous AnandTechies!
I'm having a problem with my computer...just kidding. I also have been an avid reader since the geocities days and really enjoy your website. Congrats on your wedding and best wishes to you and your family.
Congratulations to both you and Vinnie and may both of you live happily ever after :) I was so happy when I saw your wedding pictures, it's nice to know that young people still get married these days.
To the other Muslim guy who made the comments about kafir and what not, get a life man, whether or not Anand is Muslim or whatever is between him and God. Now that I think about it, that anonymous guy probably isn't even Muslim. I'm Muslim and I don't go around using stupid words like "kafir" (unbeliever) or infidel.
#39: Why am I starting to get a feeling that AnandTech does not have the most intelligent people. One is apparently a hardcore follower of Islam and call names to people from other religion.
Another one wants Anand to leave his life and get to reviewing as if he pays Anand. You can't control Anand. You don't pay him for what he does so STFU!
And now we have a third asshole who can't take the fact that Anand is sensitive and cares about his wife. So a guy can't be sensitive?
Sorry for my language, but it is really annoying to know that some people can't help but interfere in others personal life. I wouldn't be surprised if Anand took off his blog. If you don't like what you read here or if you don't have anything educational to contribute, then please do us all a favor and don't visit anymore. Apparently all of you are a mere low class individuals and are probably working at a grocery store at minimum wages and can't handle Anand's success.
Good read & once again congratulations. I can relate with your totally on feeling out of place at your wedding (until your bride appeared). My wife is from Malaysia and we had our wedding there (3 days & 3 nights of wedding). It was great but, I still don't know what was said or what our marriage certificate says :P
Congratulations, Anand and Vinnie! May you have a long, happy, and successful marriage. :)
Now...
"Neither Vinney or I are particularly religious, we have our own beliefs and morals and live by them, which tend to be similar to the morals and beliefs taught in all religions to an extent so it works out well in the end."
I don't care what religion you are, it's simply not polite to be beating others over the head with a [preferred book of your religion] like some "Anonymous Cowards" are doing in Anand's blog here. If someone asks for your opinion, you're quite entitled to give it, but Anand didn't ask, did he?
I am a [non-Muslim, but it doesn't matter for the point I'm trying to make], and it bothers me very much to see others of my religion berating those who have "fallen away" and saying Thy women shall not wear slacks, or Thou wilt go to hell if thou listenest to Pink Floyd, or some crazy nonsense like that. Whether Anand is a Muslim or not, I'm sure he welcomes your "helpful advice" about as much as I welcome the aforementioned advice of my "brothers" (who sure do act like such!).
I'm not the best at math but I'm not the worst, and a perfect average isn't half bad :)
LOL - How many Monty Python and Mel Brooks movies did you see on your honeymoon?
Anyhow, just some words of advice (been married 5 years myself). Don't let the small things build up to become a major problem, even if it's something 'stupid' like rinsing dishes before putting them in the sink. Most marriages fail because of a lot of little reasons, not one big one. You'll find you're both more open and comfortable with each other and if/when something serious happens you'll be able to discuss and work it out easier. Just my thought.
#19: What's wrong with marrying people from other religions? Stop taking cover under your religion and stop giving your advice because it makes me sick.
I dont want to start another debate, I was only trying to advice my fellow muslim brother (Anand), that as a Muslim, he is not suppossed to marry a kaffir. He may marry an infidel, provided she converts to islam.
I am not attacking or provoking anyone. I am only advicing my brother on the correct way of doing things as per the Holy teachings of Islam.
Hey Anand,
I just read you started this webpage at 14..wow man Im really looking up to you now. Im 16 and I wanna start a business myself :)
Congrats on the wedding..
Its good to see more Indian/Asian families are opening up.
Congrats and all, I'm happy for you. Though I am disappointed as I was looking to more posts about Muslims, discrimination, and Holy War. Could you start another weblog along these lines.
Very exciting. It gives me a reason to live again.
Congratulations Anand. It's great to know that everything went well for you guys. Congratulations
#3: Why don't you go away and don't mix poison (your words) in honey (Anand's wedding announcement). Apparently, you aren't even a man enough to post your real name.
Congrats! Glad that all went well for you in your wedding! Please pass on my congratulations and good wishes to your wife and the rest of your and her families.
Congrats to you, Anand. I'm sikh myself, and wondered how inter-faith couples work the ceremony bit. Yeah, there's no wedding ring (or other item) in the Sikh religion. Most have something, be it mangal sutra of the Hindus or wedding ring of Christians.
BTW, there's no call for posts like #3. Whatever our individual views on religion, the majority of the world will do as they please.
congrats, been on your site almost two years now, best site i've ever acknowledged in my life. glad to see you came this far and will only continue to go higher.
Anand, I remember reading your site back when you first started it on GeoCities. You, my friend, have come a LONG way. I am extremely proud of you. I am glad to see the wedding went well, and I wish you and Vinney all the best.
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Airfoil - Saturday, November 13, 2004 - link
#49:Assuming you have a job (and a life), I'd love to be the one paying your salary when you do get married (I feel sorry for the unfortunate 'significant other' already). I guess you can figure out what I'd tell you...
scuzzee - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - link
omg even reading his blog alone I could feel his happiness spilling out my monitor. Wow! I can't wait to get married (to someone as lovely as Vinney of course!)Alex - Sunday, October 10, 2004 - link
I am very glad that you (Anand) put up the article about 'being an American' and what you wrote about your wedding was great-congratulations! What you did was very mature when the guy came up to you and although I am a Christian, an American from birth, and have been subject (rarely) to people who do not want to make people with different skin colors feel welcome. I'm not sure as far with anything beyond Christianty, but taking a 'slap', not retaliating and letting them 'slap' you again makes the bully always think-a good thing. What you did was right. (ok, you didn't offer him your other cheek) I understand that what I have just said doesn't really apply beyond the individual, but for the individual, I think it is the ultimate in acting beautifully. Oh, and I'm a guy. It's a good thing that you seem to know that politically, both sides, East & West suffer from willful mis-understanding. Again -congratulations and glad to hear you say that you unapologetically are an American. Mac user though-hmm!Nath - Sunday, October 10, 2004 - link
#14Just checked; the previous forum is still active (274 messages till date). Live well :)
$$$$ - Thursday, October 7, 2004 - link
"Another one wants Anand to leave his life and get to reviewing as if he pays Anand. You can't control Anand. You don't pay him for what he does so STFU!"Technically bung hole, I do pay Anand. I order from sites that advertise on Anandtech which in turn receives a kick back of that revenue. So yes, in a way I do help pay for this site. Every time I place an order I click the corresponding linke from Anandtech first and all that gets logged and people get paid.
So if I want to try and motivate Anand (though poorly) by telling him "quit screwing and start reviewin" big #$%^*!@ deal, I believe I've earned it. Perhaps you should be the one who should "STFU".
Anonymous - Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - link
Hatim is an extremist who posts on the AT forums (do a search)Anonymous - Monday, October 4, 2004 - link
Who the fuck is Hatim?Raj - Monday, October 4, 2004 - link
"Now that I think about it, that anonymous guy probably isn't even Muslim. I'm Muslim and I don't go around using stupid words like "kafir" (unbeliever) or infidel."I worked in a certain Arab country; I have heard Muslims calling us Hindus as Kaffir. Just because you are a decent guy who does not use such words, don’t assume your brethren do not use such terms. You will always find intolerant bigots anywhere in the world in any religion, any race etc.
Anonymous - Monday, October 4, 2004 - link
Who wants to bet that #3 is Hatimdbax - Monday, October 4, 2004 - link
MARRIED??? I cannot believe this is the same little kid who ran a little tech site so many moons ago :) I've been visitng your site since you started. I've bought so many components based on your ratings. It's incredible to see how much you and the site have grown. I wish you the best of luck and continued success. Thank you for providing us all with (in my opinion) the best site on the internet for computer info. Wow! Do I feel old! :)HGC - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
Thanks filling us in on the blessed event Anand! I've been coming to the site since the first month, and your obvious happiness really makes my day. Give Vinney a kiss on the cheek from all us anonymous AnandTechies!Steve - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
I'm having a problem with my computer...just kidding. I also have been an avid reader since the geocities days and really enjoy your website. Congrats on your wedding and best wishes to you and your family.Muslimdude - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
Anand,Congratulations to both you and Vinnie and may both of you live happily ever after :) I was so happy when I saw your wedding pictures, it's nice to know that young people still get married these days.
To the other Muslim guy who made the comments about kafir and what not, get a life man, whether or not Anand is Muslim or whatever is between him and God. Now that I think about it, that anonymous guy probably isn't even Muslim. I'm Muslim and I don't go around using stupid words like "kafir" (unbeliever) or infidel.
Anonymous - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
#39: Why am I starting to get a feeling that AnandTech does not have the most intelligent people. One is apparently a hardcore follower of Islam and call names to people from other religion.Another one wants Anand to leave his life and get to reviewing as if he pays Anand. You can't control Anand. You don't pay him for what he does so STFU!
And now we have a third asshole who can't take the fact that Anand is sensitive and cares about his wife. So a guy can't be sensitive?
Sorry for my language, but it is really annoying to know that some people can't help but interfere in others personal life. I wouldn't be surprised if Anand took off his blog. If you don't like what you read here or if you don't have anything educational to contribute, then please do us all a favor and don't visit anymore. Apparently all of you are a mere low class individuals and are probably working at a grocery store at minimum wages and can't handle Anand's success.
Zed - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
"the only person in this world who I feel a connection strong enough to that I feel she is an extension of myself and me an extension of her"*pukes*
#34 - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
#34Blow me.
Jona - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
Where are the pics of the wedding?jrphoenix - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
Hi Anand,Good read & once again congratulations. I can relate with your totally on feeling out of place at your wedding (until your bride appeared). My wife is from Malaysia and we had our wedding there (3 days & 3 nights of wedding). It was great but, I still don't know what was said or what our marriage certificate says :P
We are happy!!
Anonymous - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
#30 DianaCould you please provide the links? Never heard of the "Herald", from where I come from.
Anonymous - Friday, October 1, 2004 - link
Now another fanatic arsehole (#27) pops up.crimson117 - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
"What was I supposed to do for 2 weeks with no work, no stress, nothing but my beautiful wife?"I trust you figured out the answer to your question on the first night :-)
ksherman - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
#30-- i dont get it... LINKS!!Confused - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
????Diana Hubbard - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
update today - Herald front page with huge caricaturesWhat an eye opener all this has been.
ProviaFan - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
Congratulations, Anand and Vinnie! May you have a long, happy, and successful marriage. :)Now...
"Neither Vinney or I are particularly religious, we have our own beliefs and morals and live by them, which tend to be similar to the morals and beliefs taught in all religions to an extent so it works out well in the end."
I don't care what religion you are, it's simply not polite to be beating others over the head with a [preferred book of your religion] like some "Anonymous Cowards" are doing in Anand's blog here. If someone asks for your opinion, you're quite entitled to give it, but Anand didn't ask, did he?
I am a [non-Muslim, but it doesn't matter for the point I'm trying to make], and it bothers me very much to see others of my religion berating those who have "fallen away" and saying Thy women shall not wear slacks, or Thou wilt go to hell if thou listenest to Pink Floyd, or some crazy nonsense like that. Whether Anand is a Muslim or not, I'm sure he welcomes your "helpful advice" about as much as I welcome the aforementioned advice of my "brothers" (who sure do act like such!).
Adrian - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
Congrats Anand.I hope your feelings of happiness and completeness never leave you.
Allahwillcrushyou - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
Yeah stop screwin' and get to reviewin'. All within the guidelines of Mighty Allah of course.Anonymous - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
Where is the long promised Mac reviews?Aquila76 - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
I'm not the best at math but I'm not the worst, and a perfect average isn't half bad :)LOL - How many Monty Python and Mel Brooks movies did you see on your honeymoon?
Anyhow, just some words of advice (been married 5 years myself). Don't let the small things build up to become a major problem, even if it's something 'stupid' like rinsing dishes before putting them in the sink. Most marriages fail because of a lot of little reasons, not one big one. You'll find you're both more open and comfortable with each other and if/when something serious happens you'll be able to discuss and work it out easier. Just my thought.
Naresh Debidin - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
Congrats Anand. The opening of your blog, about being "at home" and "happy" really struck a cord with me.My wife and I wish you and your wife many happy years together.
N
PS - While we have chosen not to reproduce, I think that you, with your mind, have an obligation to preserve the gene pool, so get at it! ;-)
Anonymous - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
#14With Idiots like #3 and #19 running around, I guess your wish might come true :))
Anonymous - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
#19: What's wrong with marrying people from other religions? Stop taking cover under your religion and stop giving your advice because it makes me sick.SleepNoMore - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
All right Anand! Way to go! It is good that there are happy people in the world! : )Anonymous - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - link
I would also like to add that i did not wish to offend anyone. Please dont create a controversy. ThanksAnonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
#4,6,9 & 12I dont want to start another debate, I was only trying to advice my fellow muslim brother (Anand), that as a Muslim, he is not suppossed to marry a kaffir. He may marry an infidel, provided she converts to islam.
I am not attacking or provoking anyone. I am only advicing my brother on the correct way of doing things as per the Holy teachings of Islam.
Vasanth - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Hey Anand,I just read you started this webpage at 14..wow man Im really looking up to you now. Im 16 and I wanna start a business myself :)
Congrats on the wedding..
Its good to see more Indian/Asian families are opening up.
Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Let's just stick to all the happy thoughts. :)Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Let's not start another blog related to religion and Muslims and other stuff. We all know it will stir up another hate thread.Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
and now for some computer things? (and now for some happier things)Disappointed - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congrats and all, I'm happy for you. Though I am disappointed as I was looking to more posts about Muslims, discrimination, and Holy War. Could you start another weblog along these lines.Very exciting. It gives me a reason to live again.
Cheerio
Gundeep - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
I like the fact how you compared the hand-shaking to the trade show. You are a nerdy person my friend. LOL :)Gundeep - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congratulations Anand. It's great to know that everything went well for you guys. Congratulations#3: Why don't you go away and don't mix poison (your words) in honey (Anand's wedding announcement). Apparently, you aren't even a man enough to post your real name.
Jorgen Eikeskog - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congratulations on your marriage. Keep up the good work. :)Best wishes from long time norwegian reader.
DarylF2 - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congratulations! I hope you have MANY years of happiness!Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Anand, congtatulations to you#3
This is a free country, you know? People here have the right to choose.
Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congrats on your wedding Anand. Wish you a very happy married life.PrinceXizor - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congrats! Glad that all went well for you in your wedding! Please pass on my congratulations and good wishes to your wife and the rest of your and her families.P-X
SikhGuy - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congrats to you, Anand. I'm sikh myself, and wondered how inter-faith couples work the ceremony bit. Yeah, there's no wedding ring (or other item) in the Sikh religion. Most have something, be it mangal sutra of the Hindus or wedding ring of Christians.BTW, there's no call for posts like #3. Whatever our individual views on religion, the majority of the world will do as they please.
derrickperry - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
congrats, been on your site almost two years now, best site i've ever acknowledged in my life. glad to see you came this far and will only continue to go higher.many wishes for you and your wife.
thanks and take care
-Derrick
Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
#3Cant you find some other board? You make me sick.
Anonymous - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Anand, You are a Muslim, what are you doing marrying a Kaffir? Make sure she converts to Islam.CableGod - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Anand, I remember reading your site back when you first started it on GeoCities. You, my friend, have come a LONG way. I am extremely proud of you. I am glad to see the wedding went well, and I wish you and Vinney all the best.BobDod - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - link
Congrats.Good to hear that your wedding went Ok, and the ceremony sounds like it was beautiful.