devogue! page 1
oblivion
22nd December 2011, 12:53 AM
welcome home!
devogue
22nd December 2011, 01:18 AM
...until the next schism anyway. Hehe.
Hey everyone.
Hey everyone.
Cunt
22nd December 2011, 02:03 AM
Fuck you, old friend. Fuck you with a handful of manly lube like tiger-balm and kitty-litter.
nostrum
22nd December 2011, 02:27 AM
Hello! I think we're going to schism over avatars, so hang onto your seat...
charlou
22nd December 2011, 04:36 AM
dev! *fondle*
charlou
22nd December 2011, 07:21 AM
Hello! I think we're going to schism over avatars, so hang onto your seat...
The idea of schisming over avatars has me wiggling in my seat.
The idea of schisming over avatars has me wiggling in my seat.
devogue
22nd December 2011, 11:09 AM
A few things...
1) I am sad (but not ashamed) that I am in no position at the moment to make payments toward the running of this new venture. My current bank account balance in NZ is $59.22. We will have a hearty Christmas due to the charity of friends and the Salvation Army who donated a hamper to us, but we have no money. Also, I will not be around much because I have just 2GB a month to work from at the moment, but life is getting easier as we get money together.
2) The founders, and no one else, will always be welcome under my roof for fun, chat and hospitality. I don't have much to show my gratitude for your bravery and thrusting fortitude, but my cheap wine and company is yours for the taking.
3) I am irrationally delighted that Mindromp was chosen as the forum name - a suitable juxtaposition of the intellectual and the profane, to paraphrase Fantasia...
Love and best wishes to you all for the days ahead...
1) I am sad (but not ashamed) that I am in no position at the moment to make payments toward the running of this new venture. My current bank account balance in NZ is $59.22. We will have a hearty Christmas due to the charity of friends and the Salvation Army who donated a hamper to us, but we have no money. Also, I will not be around much because I have just 2GB a month to work from at the moment, but life is getting easier as we get money together.
2) The founders, and no one else, will always be welcome under my roof for fun, chat and hospitality. I don't have much to show my gratitude for your bravery and thrusting fortitude, but my cheap wine and company is yours for the taking.
3) I am irrationally delighted that Mindromp was chosen as the forum name - a suitable juxtaposition of the intellectual and the profane, to paraphrase Fantasia...
Love and best wishes to you all for the days ahead...
Adenosine
22nd December 2011, 12:32 PM
I don't know what to say. We too have had excellent Christmasses thanks to the Salvos. Good people. I hope you can spare a tiny fraction of your 2Gb to check in every now and then. If the Great Avatar Schism can be put on hold for a while and we keep no avatars that shouldn't make a visit here too bandwidth heavy.
I know I look forward to your input.
I know I look forward to your input.
charlou
22nd December 2011, 12:39 PM
I would gladly forego avatars to see more of dev.
Cunt
22nd December 2011, 02:13 PM
I would gladly forego avatars to see more of dev.
Ditto.
devogue, if I knew you were having a rough time, I would have gladly helped. You may just have more friends than you ever knew.
As to the Salvation Army - you folks nailed it - good people. The organization itself is disgusting, poisonous and spiteful, but it attracts some of the kindest people one can find.
If we DO decide to have avatars, I hope we can offer a low-bandwidth solution for folks in weird situations like devogue.
Ditto.
devogue, if I knew you were having a rough time, I would have gladly helped. You may just have more friends than you ever knew.
As to the Salvation Army - you folks nailed it - good people. The organization itself is disgusting, poisonous and spiteful, but it attracts some of the kindest people one can find.
If we DO decide to have avatars, I hope we can offer a low-bandwidth solution for folks in weird situations like devogue.
oblivion
22nd December 2011, 02:45 PM
To disable images, go to Edit Options on the User Control Panel, scroll down to near the bottom. There are 3 check boxes for viewing avatars, sigs and images. unclick the ones you don't want to see.
Devogue, I'm sorry you are going through a rough patch at this time of year. :hug:
Devogue, I'm sorry you are going through a rough patch at this time of year. :hug:
nostrum
22nd December 2011, 02:56 PM
Dev, (((hugs))) for being broke right now. It's lovely and heart warming to hear you'll have a nice Xmas and that there is a true secular spirit of Xmas alive and well.
Your kids I bet will find their first hot southern hemi Xmas one to remember!
I hope your 2Gb stretches far :)
Your kids I bet will find their first hot southern hemi Xmas one to remember!
I hope your 2Gb stretches far :)
charlou
23rd December 2011, 01:29 AM
To disable images, go to Edit Options on the User Control Panel, scroll down to near the bottom. There are 3 check boxes for viewing avatars, sigs and images. unclick the ones you don't want to see.
Ah, there you go ...
avatars are back on the schism list. :D
Ah, there you go ...
avatars are back on the schism list. :D
oblivion
23rd December 2011, 02:01 AM
the lightweight template style might also save bandwidth, but would give up bits of functionality. Worth a try?
nostrum
23rd December 2011, 04:01 AM
To disable images, go to Edit Options on the User Control Panel, scroll down to near the bottom. There are 3 check boxes for viewing avatars, sigs and images. unclick the ones you don't want to see.
Ah, there you go ...
avatars are back on the schism list. :D
... I hope you are quivering in your chair once again!
Ah, there you go ...
avatars are back on the schism list. :D
... I hope you are quivering in your chair once again!
charlou
23rd December 2011, 04:21 AM
In danger of slipping over the edge ... Try and hold me back and you'll be coming with me ...
nostrum
23rd December 2011, 05:40 AM
:D
Cunt
23rd December 2011, 06:34 PM
I heard there was an earthquake. You okay pal?
Hermit
23rd December 2011, 11:32 PM
I heard there was an earthquake. You okay pal?The latest earthquakes happened in and around Christchurch again. Devogue lives several hundred kilometres to the north, so I guess his holidays will be uninterrupted by them.
All the best, Devogue. As a present to you I'll inaugurate the ignore feature by installing the first member on it. ;)
All the best, Devogue. As a present to you I'll inaugurate the ignore feature by installing the first member on it. ;)
Magicziggy
24th December 2011, 07:39 AM
A few things...
1) I am sad (but not ashamed) that I am in no position at the moment to make payments toward the running of this new venture. My current bank account balance in NZ is $59.22. We will have a hearty Christmas due to the charity of friends and the Salvation Army who donated a hamper to us, but we have no money. Also, I will not be around much because I have just 2GB a month to work from at the moment, but life is getting easier as we get money together.
2) The founders, and no one else, will always be welcome under my roof for fun, chat and hospitality. I don't have much to show my gratitude for your bravery and thrusting fortitude, but my cheap wine and company is yours for the taking.
3) I am irrationally delighted that Mindromp was chosen as the forum name - a suitable juxtaposition of the intellectual and the profane, to paraphrase Fantasia...
Love and best wishes to you all for the days ahead...
Cheers Dev.
Best wished to you.
1) I am sad (but not ashamed) that I am in no position at the moment to make payments toward the running of this new venture. My current bank account balance in NZ is $59.22. We will have a hearty Christmas due to the charity of friends and the Salvation Army who donated a hamper to us, but we have no money. Also, I will not be around much because I have just 2GB a month to work from at the moment, but life is getting easier as we get money together.
2) The founders, and no one else, will always be welcome under my roof for fun, chat and hospitality. I don't have much to show my gratitude for your bravery and thrusting fortitude, but my cheap wine and company is yours for the taking.
3) I am irrationally delighted that Mindromp was chosen as the forum name - a suitable juxtaposition of the intellectual and the profane, to paraphrase Fantasia...
Love and best wishes to you all for the days ahead...
Cheers Dev.
Best wished to you.
devogue
2nd January 2012, 08:45 AM
A belated thanks to all of you. Christmas was wonderful, my excellent new boss bonused me enough to remove any immediate financial pressure, we have shuffled our funds and budgeted well. We have found an extra $20 per month to get on Telecom NZs 20GB plan (makes skyping home and youporn easier).
I am ready to post heavily, narcissistically and brilliantly on subjects as varied as the greatness of Rioja to the question of Stephen Hawking's electronic hard ons.
:hug:
I'm so pretty, you're so ugly.
I am devogue.
I am ready to post heavily, narcissistically and brilliantly on subjects as varied as the greatness of Rioja to the question of Stephen Hawking's electronic hard ons.
:hug:
I'm so pretty, you're so ugly.
I am devogue.
Cunt
2nd January 2012, 03:37 PM
Great to see you back, devogue. Glad you have a cool boss, too.
oblivion
2nd January 2012, 03:50 PM
I am ready to read all the brilliant posts I can get. Let's do this.
nostrum
3rd January 2012, 02:40 AM
:yes:
devogue
3rd January 2012, 02:58 AM
Okay, so when we are ready to go, how do we do it?
I would like to PM War Arrow and Bess at TAF, perhaps Poopshoot and iatheist as well. One or two people at Rationalia as well - perhaps we should just PM whoever we are fond of and like - something along the lines of:
"You know some of us have been unhappy with certain aspects of forum life for a while, so we decided to do something positive about it after accepting that most people enjoy the way things are here currently. Here's a little something we have been working on; feel free to look around:
mindromp.org"
I would like to PM War Arrow and Bess at TAF, perhaps Poopshoot and iatheist as well. One or two people at Rationalia as well - perhaps we should just PM whoever we are fond of and like - something along the lines of:
"You know some of us have been unhappy with certain aspects of forum life for a while, so we decided to do something positive about it after accepting that most people enjoy the way things are here currently. Here's a little something we have been working on; feel free to look around:
mindromp.org"
charlou
3rd January 2012, 03:04 AM
I'd still like to post an open invitation to everyone at rationalia ... from me personally.
charlou
3rd January 2012, 03:06 AM
When I say they're good people, I really mean it.
Communities and the people within them grow and change ... it's fluid ...
Communities and the people within them grow and change ... it's fluid ...
devogue
3rd January 2012, 03:26 AM
I'd still like to post an open invitation to everyone at rationalia ... from me personally.
I think that's a good idea, but please consider this:
I reckon that you should talk to Pappa first and agree the content of your invite. That will show a level of courtesy and understanding - Mindromp could be a damp squib, or it could seriously rock the boat at Rationalia, affecting things like post activity and the overall dynamic.
If Pappa is cool about you posting a general invite, it would be great if he gave it his blessing - I think he will, because the chances are higher this forum will bomb and Rationalia will continue to flourish (in an ideal world we'll both do well), and it will mean that our relationship with Rationalia will get off on a good footing.
Also, I would request that your thread be instantly locked and that all of us here refrain from any reference to mindromp on Rationalia for an initial period of one month. That's not to say that you can't post on Rationalia if you want to - just don't mention mindromp and give the Ratz who want to talk about mindromp (positively or negatively) the space to do so in their own threads on their own forum and in their own time.
I think that's a good idea, but please consider this:
I reckon that you should talk to Pappa first and agree the content of your invite. That will show a level of courtesy and understanding - Mindromp could be a damp squib, or it could seriously rock the boat at Rationalia, affecting things like post activity and the overall dynamic.
If Pappa is cool about you posting a general invite, it would be great if he gave it his blessing - I think he will, because the chances are higher this forum will bomb and Rationalia will continue to flourish (in an ideal world we'll both do well), and it will mean that our relationship with Rationalia will get off on a good footing.
Also, I would request that your thread be instantly locked and that all of us here refrain from any reference to mindromp on Rationalia for an initial period of one month. That's not to say that you can't post on Rationalia if you want to - just don't mention mindromp and give the Ratz who want to talk about mindromp (positively or negatively) the space to do so in their own threads on their own forum and in their own time.
charlou
3rd January 2012, 03:40 AM
I understand what you're saying dev ... As I said, I've talked with Pappa a little about the new forum already .. general stuff, like our ethos .. no details or disclosure of who's here ... his response was positive, understanding and supportive.
I hope to, and think I can, post an invitation in a way that builds a bridge rather than burns one.
I will speak with Pappa again first.
I hope to, and think I can, post an invitation in a way that builds a bridge rather than burns one.
I will speak with Pappa again first.
charlou
3rd January 2012, 05:52 AM
or maybe not post anything ... just let nature take its course ...
prolly best.
prolly best.
Magicziggy
3rd January 2012, 05:55 AM
or maybe not post anything ... just let nature take its course ...
prolly best.
It is widely known that something is in the pipeline. I think this may well be the best course of action.
prolly best.
It is widely known that something is in the pipeline. I think this may well be the best course of action.
oblivion
3rd January 2012, 06:00 AM
heh. or just advertise a mafia game taking place at mindromp.org in the mafia forum and see who shows up.
charlou
3rd January 2012, 06:17 AM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/toke.gif
devogue
3rd January 2012, 07:01 AM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/toke.gif
Go on then... :munch:
Go on then... :munch:
nostrum
3rd January 2012, 04:26 PM
heh. or just advertise a mafia game taking place at mindromp.org in the mafia forum and see who shows up.
:werd:
:werd:
gib
12th January 2012, 10:06 AM
word of mouth works better than pushing flyers through people's doors
has anyone given diva a shout yet?
has anyone given diva a shout yet?
oblivion
12th January 2012, 11:31 AM
I did.
gib
12th January 2012, 12:33 PM
did you shout Gonzo?
oblivion
12th January 2012, 01:34 PM
did you shout Gonzo?
no I didn't. you wanna?
no I didn't. you wanna?
gib
12th January 2012, 01:40 PM
did you shout Gonzo?
no I didn't. you wanna?
well he's not been on TR for a while so not sure how
no I didn't. you wanna?
well he's not been on TR for a while so not sure how
oblivion
12th January 2012, 02:43 PM
ping him at FF?
gib
12th January 2012, 02:51 PM
done
Mr. Mellow
13th January 2012, 02:17 AM
As I posted fewer than a dozen times on Ratz, I just view this as a new forum with nice people, and would encourage that invitations go to anyone who you think would enjoy meeting new people and building a new virtual community. You know, people like me. :grin:
nostrum
13th January 2012, 02:21 AM
As I posted fewer than a dozen times on Ratz, I just view this as a new forum with nice people, and would encourage that invitations go to anyone who you think would enjoy meeting new people and building a new virtual community. You know, people like me. :grin:
Agree!
Although, there must be a limit placed on numbers of really mellow members... just sayin'
Agree!
Although, there must be a limit placed on numbers of really mellow members... just sayin'
Mr. Mellow
13th January 2012, 02:25 AM
The mellow ones blend nicely, and generally hang out in the piano lounge sipping on girly drinks, so we shouldn't be a bother.
charlou
13th January 2012, 07:22 AM
I've posted an informal invitation in devogue's "New Forum" thread in the Tech subforum at rationalia.
gib
13th January 2012, 11:17 AM
trolls arriving in 3,2,1...
nostrum
13th January 2012, 11:42 AM
The mellow ones blend nicely, and generally hang out in the piano lounge sipping on girly drinks, so we shouldn't be a bother.
'girly drinks' :staregonk:
'girly drinks' :staregonk:
nostrum
13th January 2012, 11:43 AM
trolls arriving in 3,2,1...
*rolls out welcome mat*
*rolls out welcome mat*
gib
13th January 2012, 09:51 PM
you should get that trimmed
Fuzzy
13th January 2012, 11:25 PM
trolls arriving in 3,2,1...
I'm already here.
I'm already here.
Jerome
14th January 2012, 04:20 AM
How about gnomes?
:banana::banana::banana:
:banana::banana::banana:
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