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1. Drawar
2. Fenxy
3. Decaflon
4. Two Credits
5. Wriging
6. Loose Suits
7. Chixe
8. Dud3s
9. Wing Colors

 

Yeah...I feel for the girls who do this on a regular basis now. Thank god I'm a typical hairless Asian!

@RightOn — That contrast between hairy and hairless must have been so satisfying.

Wish I had a large enough body of black-and-white work to say that I had a hard time choosing like others, but this was an easy choice for me; a portrait of an ex-girlfriend.

@Joe — That grain adds so much awesome character to your Tennis Bubble photo.

"Beautiful Losers" by Leonard Cohen.

Wildly incoherent. Boring. Experimental at best. Couldn't wait to get through this one, although I had considered many times just putting it down and walking away.

Oddly enough, it did affect my writing style when I was reading it.

@jensized – I'm assuming that's Sebastien Grainger from DFA 1979 (especially with the Canadian identity of the half-British Union Jack, half-Quebec Fleurdelisé flag). Awesome band while they lasted. In two of their concerts I went to, Seb spoke French, but I had no idea he was so rooted in Quebec.

Unfortunately, him and Keeler seemed to have rather big heads and rockstar persona's when you try to talk to them.

Being frank is overrated

My site is called "equivocality", and I created it as a way of saying things without really saying them. Hence, an exercise in equivocality, the opposite of frank.

As for an explanation of Mike's tagline, you might want to watch this: What guys are really thinking.

Griffith, I agree with many of the points that you make - the quota depending on the subject and availability, the fact that one should participate in the network of which one is a member, and that one should leave if one doesn't - but there are very fundamental differences as to how we're looking at this issue.

You may think it's fine that someone "gets away" with not posting once a month or once a week. But someone else may think it's fine not to post for once a year, or once a decade. Or another person may think it's not fine unless you post every day. At what point does it become an abuse of the 9rules membership? It's a very difficult thing to judge correctly, because who's right? The Rulers, the only people who really have the right to judge, have decided not to put a quantitative measure on it.

Even in the worst case scenario where someone only posts once throughout their membership and uses this as the entirety of their participation, the fact remains that one is still forced to participate. In terms of the example you use, a parking lot, I think participation would be considered the monthly fee, which, as you say, is expected from a member in return for the benefits of the network.

Just because no one has received an e-mail from one of them about participation yet, doesn't mean it won't happen in the future (if you haven't been in a car accident yet does this mean you never will?).

If there's no deadline, what if someone made absolutely no effort to contribute, using the excuse that they will begin participating in a couple years? I have a difficult time believing that they wouldn't be asked to leave (but this is up to the Rulers, and they may prove me wrong). Why would this rule be in place if they didn't mean to enforce it? As you said yourself, it was specified so that users wouldn't complain when they're taken out of the network.

Don't get me wrong, I think that members should participate, and that this should be enforced. But I can see why someone would leave or why someone would take issue with the specific amount of participation required, because the contentiousness of this subject lies in the fact that it's very difficult to enforce a rule that isn't very clear, and just as difficult to abide by this rule (in terms of knowing exactly how much is expected).

I think it's unfair for you to say this "stupid" detail is a bigger deal than it should be, because it's obviously a big deal to some, big enough for them to leave the network, even if it isn't a big deal to you. Perhaps we'll just have to agree to disagree on this if you don't want to hear about it anymore. The issue remains very contradictory and confusing, although understandably so.

I read this note a while ago, not sure what to think, but reading back on it now, I think I'm starting to understand the confusion, or perhaps the contentiousness of the issue of participation.

While the member agreement says that you agree to be an active member in the community, it's also been mentioned that there is no quota.

To me, this is like saying, "You MUST go to our weekly meetings, but the number is up to you...including none". A rather contradictory statement if I ever heard one, and it seems like this is the root of the debate. People either believe one side (forced participation) or the other (no quota) takes precedence.

Everyone has their own opinion on what makes a "good" member, measured in participation. I think some of members who left felt that they couldn't be a good member on their own terms. This, of course, is different from what other people think makes a "good" member, but they didn't want to be people who abuse the system (in their own eyes) by making one or two posts, and letting this be the entirety of their participation. Even if you're forced to make just one post for your entire stay as a member, it still means that you're forced to participate, and I can understand why some people don't like that. I think it's totally fair and honourable for these people to leave. Less so if they gripe about the changes — You don't like them? Then don't be a part of it.

I can understand from The Rulers points-of-view that they don't want to commit to a specific amount of participation, because amount of participation isn't everything, there's quality of participation as well. It's a very subjective thing. Someone may post several notes a day that are pointless or self-promoting. Others may post notes once a month, but they're deep, well thought-out, and promote discussion.

Not an easy subject to settle on, because of it's subjectivity. Putting a quantitative number of participation wouldn't work. I think that in the end it's up to The Rulers to make a decision. Even if you disagree with them on the amount of participation, it's their network, it's their choice. As a member, you have to accept this.

Avenir for sure, designed my site around that font. I've been trying to get my hands on Avenir Next forever now.

Ozone, that poem reminds me of ghoti.

Is it just me, or is the new UI a step backwards? I didn't think the menu bar needs to be transparent. The dock being pseudo-3d seems unnecessary too.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I ended up getting a Vantec NexStar 3.

I've used it for a few days so far, and it's pretty sweet. It's got a very solid feel to it and comes with an eSATA port. Though a bit on the pricey side of enclosures, I highly recommend it.

I know...it really reminds me of my Logitech Quickcam Fusion.

It doesn't speak "Photoshop" at all. Even though those Scrabble tiles were kind weird to get used to, they were a lot better than this.

@JPhill — That banner is the most creative use advertisement I've ever seen.

Woo hoo! I had read Cooper's note completely backwards. I think carmodyarc should round up for himself and keep the two extra points for being such a good sport. :)

twitter.com/equivocality

Not to be a stick in the mud, but aren't there two runner-ups? We have two people tied at 2 votes (not counting my nomination, cause I think you made a typo — I didn't see a second vote for A Call To Arms anywhere).

Hahahahahh...holy crap, that's a sweet drive, although I can't figure out why it's got that funny ripple effect on the top. Doesn't really seem to fit in with the rest of the design.

That Iomega is pretty sweet. I'll have to look into whether my vendor can get their hands on one for me.

Thanks!

Good idea...I'll try to get both, but happily settle for the album artwork. Thanks!

Would you still recommend getting the album art signed if I said that I never use the CD as I have it ripped to my iPod?

I think it's a delicate balance. One shouldn't care completely about what others think (cause you'll never please everyone), but at the same time, should at least be aware and maintain a basic thread of common decency.

Answers my question, yet leaves me asking more...

The car example can be expanded beyond what someone can afford, to be a reflection that they're environmentally conscious (if they have a hybrid), practical (hatchback), in a family (van), etc. Just having a car, let alone the make/model, is telling.

Everything that someone does is a reflection of who they are. It doesn't have to be tangible; from the way someone reacts to an insult, to the way someone interprets the news, or even the process of cleaning their house.

An avatar is just one of the many things.

Since mine is a picture of myself, it probably says that I'm vain. :)

I step away from Notes for a few days, and I'm completely out of the loop. What happened? Is there another note, or perhaps a thread in the member for that explains?

A Call to Arms for 9Rules Notes

This note is my favourite because it's funny and sad at the same time. dook really burned himself by lashing out at specific members and trying to stifle all rebuttles in one breath. All it did was prove how much of a hypocrite he is, a tragicomedy that brought the downfall of 9rules Notes member.

He hasn't shown his face around here since. What I really enjoy though is looking at dook's profile, with Tyme's feed on the right and one title of her blog entries that reads "How to try to be big...and fail". :D

It also happens to be the note where I gave away all my points to those who stood up against dook (or received the brunt of his criticisms).

Thank you! One point for each identified flower. :)

Edit: Only eight left to go!

I think frotzed and auburn got it right.

And is your guy friend single too? The whole "It's a shame that you're not taken yet. They must not see what I do." comment is something I'd say to hint that I like someone.

That photo is awesome, publicenergy! The way he's dressed is such a great insight into culture. Is he a local?

Thanks for mentioning me, carmodyarc! My latest design has become slightly more complex than previous ones, but it's good to hear from someone else whether it's still maintains the essence of minimalism.

A 2nd generation iPod a couple years ago. Then a Macbook Pro early this year, and I'm not going back. :)

Happy birthday, Scrivs!