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06/17/2007 10:19:27 AM · #1351 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
It is ignorance, not education, that breeds conformity.
Big picture: the game here has two parts, the photos and the votes. The culture is gung-ho about improving photos but hostile to the idea of improving votes. What happens in this case is that instead of people improving their photos, they modify their photos to appeal to the unnurtured, unexamined, floundering voters. For their to be real improvement, real growth, both sides of the equation should be improving. Team Suck has made some small steps in that direction, but I think more should be done (not necessarily under the auspices of Team Suck). |
Sorry to dip back into yesterday's debate but I left it hanging. I've read back through it and basically, I see the voting pattern as it is and tend to think that's it, Rob H looks at it and decides he can at least change the way one person votes and our fearless, incorrigible leader looks at the way it is and decides it must change, of course. Don you amaze me but if anyone can do it you can, I think the success TS is proof of that. Go to it, and I'll support you in any way I can...unless you get badly attacked in the main forums and then I like to think I'd stand with you but I'll probably run away like a girl because they scare me out there. But I'll run and fetch Jeffrey to help you.
And Deb if everyone voted like you we wouldn't be having this discussion. |
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06/17/2007 10:23:15 AM · #1352 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
June. There's still half of it left, kinda. Then we'll do something else in July. No rules, no "must post one a day", just an idea to carry with you when you're out shooting. :-) |
I like it. And there's plenty of June left, I'm sure Jeb's got enough windows to cover the first half of the month anyway. |
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06/17/2007 10:30:33 AM · #1353 |
You guys are so nice - you make me feel all warm and fuzzy! It could be a fungus, though....
So I shall keep voting the way I have been - good to know that I'm not that far off the mark. I'm still a bit miffed that my Candid went from being a new personal best (for a few days, even!) down to where it won't crack my personal top 5, but I still like it, I have two favs (!), and I have an awesome score, so I shall fret not. Fun challenge to vote, by the way. |
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06/17/2007 03:58:17 PM · #1354 |
| Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
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06/17/2007 04:03:12 PM · #1355 |
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
I have extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature, also ancient cultures and the paranormal, but there is a downside...I'm married, sorry :( |
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06/17/2007 04:04:40 PM · #1356 |
Originally posted by formerlee:
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
I have extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature, also ancient cultures and the paranormal, but there is a downside...I'm married, sorry :( |
See, I knew it! Gay or taken. Every single one. *grumbles some more* |
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06/17/2007 04:09:54 PM · #1357 |
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
Ah, but keep in mind, you don't have to find a man with all the qualities you need, you just have to find a man who's trainable. ;)
(it works for sex, why not philosophy? hahahaha) |
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06/17/2007 04:14:52 PM · #1358 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
Ah, but keep in mind, you don't have to find a man with all the qualities you need, you just have to find a man who's trainable. ;)
(it works for sex, why not philosophy? hahahaha) |
It'th twue! It'th twue!
And I have extensive (NB, relative term) knowledge of something or other, and I'm not gay... oh dear, yes, married, but in any case I'm all trained out... |
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06/17/2007 05:49:57 PM · #1359 |
Originally posted by raish:
Originally posted by posthumous:
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
Ah, but keep in mind, you don't have to find a man with all the qualities you need, you just have to find a man who's trainable. ;)
(it works for sex, why not philosophy? hahahaha) |
It'th twue! It'th twue!
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lol Alright, sounds wise. Damn those stunningly intelligent gay men though :) |
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06/17/2007 07:20:42 PM · #1360 |
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
Umm.....
Does that mean that the majority of the men here at TS are gay?
Damn! My wife's gonna be PISSED!!!!!
So's my daughter!!!!
We were all single at one point, and you may find that some of our stories about how it all started don't fit into the boy meets girl in bar and live happily ever after.
I think that maybe you may find that you're not looking in the right places.....and take heart, dear, you have your whole life in front of you yet.
You're young beautiful, intelligent, talented, and fiercely intimidating on a number of different levels to the average insecure, unresolved person that so many men your own age are at this point.
You'll be fine, IMO, as you do have so much that makes you an amazing and interesting person.
Besides, what's wrong with having a gay friend as a companion, a fellow arguee, and someone to compare notes with on the unfairness and vagaries of life?
I have quite a few gay friends and I find it just makes my life that much more interesting.
I get a kick out of comparing notes with a young lady friend of mine who has similar taste in women, and some guys who have the strange kind of sense of humor that you don't often find in straight men.
So just relax and enjoy the fact that you may have the start of a lifelong companionship that you'll treasure forever.
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06/17/2007 07:47:20 PM · #1361 |
Jeb - good post on the advantages of a wide variety of friends. Sometimes gay guys have some pretty cool straight friends, too, so that could be a good resource for you  purpleflutterby13 :-)
I too had a penchant for falling for gay guys when I was in college, but also as I got older met many eligible, straight bachelors with intelligence, intellect, and wit. And married one :-) Sometimes it sure is frustrating when you're looking, though. I well remember those days! |
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06/17/2007 08:00:00 PM · #1362 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
Oh dear, I'm in love. And of course - he's gay! Typical! There are rumours that straight single men with an extensive knowledge of philosophy and literature do exist, but I'm beginning to think they're mythical creatures. *grumble* *swoon* *grumble* |
Umm.....
Does that mean that the majority of the men here at TS are gay?
Damn! My wife's gonna be PISSED!!!!!
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Heeey, that makes you married, and therefore exempt from the above statement.
:) But thank you for the very kind words.
Honestly, it was very light-hearted grumbling :) I was laughing at myself because for the n-th time I find myself going: 'Damn, if only he was into women'. I do really appreciate the friendship, there's only so many people you can have fantastic philosophy discussions with. Now I just need to find one like that, but straight :p
No hurry though, taking pictures of lemurs is a much more pressing matter at the moment :) |
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06/17/2007 11:48:25 PM · #1363 |
OK, Jeb, for those of us who are NOT in Jelena's age range and don't have time she has, I'm up for any encouraging words... :-)
I've long given up actually. All the single men my age are looking for single women (or single men) half their age. Which means I should be checking out the guys in their 80s or so. Hmmm. Perhaps it's time to Google nursing homes? |
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06/17/2007 11:57:51 PM · #1364 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
OK, Jeb, for those of us who are NOT in Jelena's age range and don't have time she has, I'm up for any encouraging words... :-)
I've long given up actually. All the single men my age are looking for single women (or single men) half their age. Which means I should be checking out the guys in their 80s or so. Hmmm. Perhaps it's time to Google nursing homes? |
There's your problem, you should be looking for a single guy half your age!
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06/18/2007 12:02:29 AM · #1365 |
Candid results are up in the Challenge Results Thread
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06/18/2007 12:16:55 AM · #1366 |
Originally posted by meyers:
Originally posted by Melethia:
OK, Jeb, for those of us who are NOT in Jelena's age range and don't have time she has, I'm up for any encouraging words... :-)
I've long given up actually. All the single men my age are looking for single women (or single men) half their age. Which means I should be checking out the guys in their 80s or so. Hmmm. Perhaps it's time to Google nursing homes? |
There's your problem, you should be looking for a single guy half your age! |
This has merit. Especially if he's broke and needs a place to live.... and if I'm willing to let him have girlfriends his age. |
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06/18/2007 12:29:13 AM · #1367 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
OK, Jeb, for those of us who are NOT in Jelena's age range and don't have time she has, I'm up for any encouraging words... :-)
I've long given up actually. All the single men my age are looking for single women (or single men) half their age. Which means I should be checking out the guys in their 80s or so. Hmmm. Perhaps it's time to Google nursing homes? |
I actually do not for one second believe that what I had to say was either age or gender specific.
I think anyone who has wit, charm, intellect, a joie de vivre, a clue and a pulse is always going to have trouble finding the perfect mate.
But at the same time, that doesn't mean that everyone that comes along must be put to the test or qualified just to be a part of your life/life's experiences.
Giving up doesn't have to be the answer, either, but not putting everyone to the test the first time out of the gate either has to make the casual encounters a little less of a pain in the neck.
I think it's probably safe to say that the people here at TS have to a person had some pretty strange stories about the road they traveled to get where they are and how the vagaries of human nature messed with their lives all but to tears of frustration at times.
As weird as this thought may seem, Lisa and I are somewhat couple-lonely as we've been together for 28 years and *NOBODY* we know has.....including our parents!
The friends we have always seem to be transient or temporary......no staying power.
I'll always have hope and I genuinely belive in the power of love be it on a personal, intimate, one-on-one level with Mr./Mrs. Right, or the possibility of that special person in your life who you can turn to no matter what that's more of a brother/sister than anyone else you ever knew and they ended up in your life due to a chance encounter in a flower shop.
And I make my own karma often just by being decent and kind to strangers in a manner consistent to how I hope to be treated should the situation be reversed.....and I enjoy life and the companions on the journey because of what this brings into my life.
I've been fortunate enough to have already had some pretty incredible people in my life just as accidents (One time I met this WWF pro wrestler in a McDonald's just joking around in line-some kid told me who he was after he left-and the guy just seemed genuinely pleased to have been treated like an average Joe) and my life is richer for these unusual and interesting experiences.
So take heart, my friends, you've certainly been blessed with this group, you're doing things right in your life that you've become a part of this exciting and eclectic group......hang in there; have faith and hope!
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06/18/2007 02:52:55 AM · #1368 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
I'm still a bit miffed that my Candid went from being a new personal best (for a few days, even!) down to where it won't crack my personal top 5 ... |
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06/18/2007 03:05:31 AM · #1369 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by Melethia:
I'm still a bit miffed that my Candid went from being a new personal best (for a few days, even!) down to where it won't crack my personal top 5 ... |
:P |
:P +1
| edited to add | Congrats on the top ten finish, Deb :) |I'm not sure how the decision is made, but shouldn't there a momentary lack of sucking award in there somewhere? :)
Message edited by author 2007-06-18 03:08:20. |
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06/18/2007 03:07:59 AM · #1370 |
Bless the scrubber - worked in my favor this time. Oh, and I got a cool little star next to the entry on my profile page! How cool is that?? Woo AND hoo!
And Jeb, believe me, I haven't turned anyone down. Of course, no one has asked for a decade or two. Just seems I'm one of those that gets "but you're such a great friend!" lines alot - which is OK. Friends are good! And I'm too old and too stubborn and set in my ways anyway. :-)
Message edited by author 2007-06-18 03:09:54. |
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06/18/2007 03:11:55 AM · #1371 |
Originally posted by rheverly:
I'm not sure how the decision is made, but shouldn't there a momentary lack of sucking award in there somewhere? :) |
There is, but it's awarded after the open challenges are finished. And Silverfox owns that award for the most part. I'm thinking we should have a pacifier bronzed and award it to her. :-) |
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06/18/2007 08:08:27 AM · #1372 |
Got a free study entry in.....
am so happy to be able to submit!
:D:D |
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06/18/2007 10:41:16 AM · #1373 |
Hi all
Wow what a lot of posts over the weekend - love the cookbook, Colleen! Thanks for the kudos on PWL, Jeb, and yeah I did bitch and whine a great deal while that was being voted on...but now that I've broken 6 I feel anything may be possible.
And I feel yer pain, Jelena; it really does suck being madly in love with a gay man, but they make terrific friends and even better shopping buddies ;-) esp if they're drag queens!!! Actually the gay section of Vancouver was my litmus test when I first did boy drag - if I could walk past my friends without being recognized while being drooled over, I knew I was passing successfully.
Sorry got sidetracked ;-) if you;re into online dating you could always try www.plentyoffish.com, that's where I met bf...
BTW I may be able to do some travelling this coming fall...should go look at all TS'ers profiles and see where highest concentrations of us are!
Gotta go vote now |
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06/18/2007 10:47:05 AM · #1374 |
I am in backsides and it is droping but i did get a Fav so that is good
and its still well above my avg so i am happy
Backsides
Votes: 31
Views: 48
Avg Vote: 6.1290
Comments: 1
Favorites: 1
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06/18/2007 10:49:08 AM · #1375 |
| btw, those gay men will come in very handy when you do hook up. you can have close friendships with them without your man feeling threatened. :) |
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