Good morning,
Nothing smells quite like waking up to the smell ofnapalm, it smells like... victory
This Idol poll is very special. You all are very "special".
http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/1012526.html
Personally, I think the Blind Box worked pretty well as a twist. The groupings though are going to interesting to see how they play out.
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You may have noticed that I have decided to allow anonymous comments again.
A long time ago, back when trolls roamed the Earth, or at least LJ, there were contestants who were being harassed by them. It got pretty out of hand. So I make the decision to block access to anyone who wasn't willing to actually provide a user name.
It worked really well. At one point, I added "track IPs" when folks would create accounts just to harass people.
Things have slowed down in LJ-land, and due to unforeseen circumstances (or maybe should have seen coming circumstances) there are a couple folks who still want to be a part of the community, but don't want to be a part of Livejournal. Which is a complicated situation.
Last night I realized that I could, on a trial-basis, allow anonymous comments again. That would permit people to comment in the Community proper, without needing to sign the ToS. My goal with Idol has always been to reach *the most* people, not just a select group.
That said, if the troll situation returns or if the spam gets out of control - I may have to restore that restriction. It's something I'm keeping an eye on.
It shouldn't impact the day-to-day of Idol. But if you see anything weird, let me know - and if you are someone commenting without an user name attached, I ask that you please identify yourself in your comment.
Nothing smells quite like waking up to the smell of
This Idol poll is very special. You all are very "special".
http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/1012526.html
Personally, I think the Blind Box worked pretty well as a twist. The groupings though are going to interesting to see how they play out.
***
You may have noticed that I have decided to allow anonymous comments again.
A long time ago, back when trolls roamed the Earth, or at least LJ, there were contestants who were being harassed by them. It got pretty out of hand. So I make the decision to block access to anyone who wasn't willing to actually provide a user name.
It worked really well. At one point, I added "track IPs" when folks would create accounts just to harass people.
Things have slowed down in LJ-land, and due to unforeseen circumstances (or maybe should have seen coming circumstances) there are a couple folks who still want to be a part of the community, but don't want to be a part of Livejournal. Which is a complicated situation.
Last night I realized that I could, on a trial-basis, allow anonymous comments again. That would permit people to comment in the Community proper, without needing to sign the ToS. My goal with Idol has always been to reach *the most* people, not just a select group.
That said, if the troll situation returns or if the spam gets out of control - I may have to restore that restriction. It's something I'm keeping an eye on.
It shouldn't impact the day-to-day of Idol. But if you see anything weird, let me know - and if you are someone commenting without an user name attached, I ask that you please identify yourself in your comment.
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Thanks, Gary, for opening up the anonymous commenting. I've been following the green rooms but haven't been able to say anything.
I yelled at my screen a lot one day when the conversation was about one of our commonly re-hashed "old days vs new days" topics.
Anyway. I brought donuts.
So hi.
Hello,Good to see you here :)
It's nice to be able to BE here. :)
Also, first.
(oh, hey, this comment delayed because I didn't notice the captcha requirement)
Good thought though. :)
(still kathrynrose)
Oh well. It was a thought.
Good morning. I have a severe lack of work motivation today, and am going to the doctor this afternoon to maybe, possibly, finally defeat this cough I've had since January. But all I want to do is curl up and read.
I think opening up the anon commenting given the whirlwind of the spring is a great idea, it's more fun if everyone playing can, um, play.
Yes, people in the GR is a goodness (and helps me avoid work in a way that feels productive - heh).
I'm going to ask the doctor to look at asthma and allergies. I've never particularly had seasonal allergies but again the move means there's all kinds of new stuff here.
I hope you get better answers/results.
We're also in the midst of a high pollen year, so that might count for something.
I hope you feel better.
The twist was good - and scary - I am in a tribe with a lot of my favorites who are also terrific writers so...eeeek!
I hope the doctor figures out what is up with your cough. That can be exhausting, being sick for so long.
I didn't look carefully at my tribe-mates yet, that part is always nerve-wracking, especially this far in the game.
Other than at the very beginning and in March when I obviously had a cold on top of this, I haven't felt sick really, I just have a persistent cough. But yes at this point I am done.
I get you, MessyG... I'm in the bottom of my tribe right now and SUPER agitated... Luckily I have a day of mandatory running around the world to take my mind off of the awful anticipation...
Y'all take care... I'll just grab a donut on the way out... *nomnomnom*
It's much easier to say that to someone else than to remember it myself.
->kathrynrose<=
My sister and brother-in-law are going on a trip for their anniversary starting crazy early in the morning, so my husband and I are staying with my niece and nephew for four days. They're 7 and 4, and I've never even watched them overnight before. So it should be an adventure. Hopefully one with a happy ending.