I've asked you this question before and I'll ask you it again.
Because it's important.
What have you been seeing "out there" that has gotten you curious and what has you shaking your head? I'm NOT asking for names, in fact I prefer you avoid them... but what are you seeing in the competition that you are learning from?
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The new topics are up: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/887291.html
Where are you going with them?
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and just to repeat myself: It may be in your best interests to form or join teams in the very near future. Just trying to look out for you.