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 | I'm Rive, and this is my counterpart... Darthvader3263827 |
 Did I already do an entry along these lines? I know there was a spurt of them revolving around avatars just awhile back, but I don't think I wrote my own. If I did... Write it up to my standard answer of me not being able to be expected to remember all my hundred odd entries 
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I am very bad with names.
Really really bad.
No. You're still not understanding. Really bad. I can know someone for 4 years and suddenly forget their name entirely.
That's why I need all the help I can get when it comes to browsing comments or message boards quite often. Thankfully, you (as a hyperspace member) have 3 full methods to define yourself here.
The avatar is generally held to be the most important. I'll agree with that... It separates the paid from the unpaid. Thus those that have something to lose from punishment from those that don't. Thus those that felt it worth their money to join the fan club from those that don't. In a nutshell: If you have an avatar then you're either on a free trial (which will only last 7 days or so)... Or you're guaranteed to have somewhat decent behavior 'round these parts.
This image (thanks Luuke  )is still largely accurate. Victomte IS General Solo. K-F IS Ben Kenobi. Rex IS uh... Snaggletooth And I hope for many of you I AM Darth Revan.
And Stooge still gives me an urge to watch muppet movies.
Blasted Darth Vader needs nothing for remembrance. Oh well. At least an active user is Darth Vader 
Basically, if you keep the same avatar for more than a month or two (and you blog frequently or comment frequently on my entries) myself and others will probably start to identify that avatar image with you. There are other related phenomena such as the whole "People read your entries/comments as if you are your avatar", but that topic has been done to death. It does make me want to change my avatar to R2 for awhile though.
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We haven't really talked about usernames much... The title implies that, besides being a geektacular number, I really dislike usernames with numbers in them. Your odds of me remember who you are and making direct associations with past comments/blogs you've made lowers by about 70% if you have a number in your name. If it's a geektacular number like 1138 or 421 it might just lower by 30%...
I could go on and on about this... But is there really a point? You're stuck with your username... Sorry. So if you have numbers in your name you might want to be consistent with your Avatar or you'd better have some excellent blog entries being written if you want to be remembered by people like me and become one of the faceless clones in the blog image up top, instead of a vibrant, personified, and identifiable figure like Steve Sansweet in the middle there
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Lastly I want to touch (briefly) on blog names. If you have your username in it (and it isn't a username with numbers in it) then you have a reinforced connection. Unique titles help too. "The Jedi Archives" doesn't exactly look memorable amongst all the other names.
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Above all though. Try to be unique. Have a unique writing style (Stooge is most memorable in this regard I suppose). A unique percpective (Darth Plagueis was R2-D2!). Or a pointless gimmick. (Look at the pretty divider lines all over this page!).
And perhaps most importantly of all...
An entry this dull and preachy is likely to lower your reader count by 85% 
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Tkia Fett
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 4:49 AM
I hope you don't think everyone who doesn't have an avatar is bad. I have my own reasons for not paying. (i.e My mum won't let me)
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Ren K'Baul
Knight of the Grey Order
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 5:25 AM
Funnily enough. I might be a target for this blog (avatar now changed).
In my defence, I'm just a big KOTOR fan and Revan was always wins the coolest look hands down.
My reason for changing my avatar was not this blog, (Rive:"yeah right"), but another Revan avatar I noticed whilst browsing through recently posted blogs.
Either way, Cin Drallig will do me fine: a true Master of the lightsaber. Consider me well and truely put in my place.
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jedimaster13109
Meditations of a Star Wars Fan
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 6:05 AM
I have been careful never to change my avatar or my username since I started blogged in August for this exact reason. While other people maybe using this avatar I am quite sure I am the one who blogs with it most frequently. Perhaps I will change my username and remove some of the numbers.
Just out of curiousity Rive Caedo do you associate me with my avatar or have I not quite reached that status yet?
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DarthVicomte
Vicomte's Blog Extravaganza (Now Defunct)
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 7:07 AM
Bai Azhur took my avatar a while back.
That wasn't cool.
No, I'm not being narcissistic.
Okay, maybe just a little. 
I've been pondering changing my blog name, I'll be sure to announce if I do...
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luuke.skywalker
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 7:27 AM
So do I look like my avatar?
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Dark Spork
Sporktastic Voyage
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 8:14 AM
Gimmicks. Pah. I've had this icon since it was avaliable. I doubt I'll change.
And if I see another blog called 'Journal of the Whills,' I swear...
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gahmah80
Gahmah's Lair of Trauma (Blog Closed Due to Inability to Renew Hyperspace Account)
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 9:20 AM
Even though I can't change my SN now, I prefer to refer to myself as "Gahmah". This Mustafarian avatar was actually the first one I had when I entered the message boards/blogs. Then I changed to a Dark Trooper. Then I changed back to this one (I was getting nostalgic). I'm not changing this one for a long time.
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:54 AM
Meh - I change my avatar and my blog title a bunch. Sorry Rive, you'll just have to forget all about me... and before and before we die I want you to know.
luuke - We already know what you look like. Exactly like Luke.
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:57 AM
Rats - one too many "and before"s above.
Maybe if I just persistently comment in all of your blogs, youll remember me.
BTW - this seems like a desperation blog Rive. Are you really down to the last bit of blog space? Well, the PLB multi-blog may have to become a reality.
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Jedi Master Mina
Another Galaxy, another time
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 12:13 PM
The username was easy. I needed a name folks could remember with ease. Also, "Mina" is a character from a classical movie. I will give you a hint: The main character in this movie has fangs and drinks blood. He falls in love with the heroine that is named "Mina" (I think it is spelled differently per the movie). I liked the name so much, I adopted it. Stick Jedi Master in front of it, and there ya go.
I do have to admit that I had an identity crisis when I first joined Hyperspace. I could not find an Avatar that fit my personality. Hence, the Queen of Naboo fits perfectly with Jedi Drama Queen. And so the story has been told, my dear friend Rive!
Dig the pics of everybody, cute!
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Darth Vader
Meditation Chamber
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 6:40 PM
Blasted Darth Vader needs nothing for remembrance. Oh well. At least an active user is Darth Vader
Hello there!
Well, I just want to say I was way too lucky with this name! Since the ROTS avatars were available I'm "wearing" this avatar. The best DV avatar IMO. I won't change it unless I'm goofing around with someone in the boards, but eventually I'll go back to normal.
A while ago I was thinking of changing my blog's name, but didn't find anything I liked better and it fits so I'll keep that one as well.
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Darth Vader
Meditation Chamber
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 6:49 PM
Honestly I don't like people changing their avatars often simply because I get used to se them one way and those names I don't usually remember may become like strangers if they don't look the same. Maybe strangers for a few secons until I realize who that is, but consistency is better.
I also agree that screen names with numbers are no the best way to go. I always try to come up with a way to not use numbers if the name is taken, but that's just me.
I've seen lots of excellent blog names here in sw.com, some extremely lame of course and at some point I think blog names will be permantent too. I think they should.
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ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 8:29 PM
Rive, you inspired me to change my blog name. I've been thinking about it for a while. I've become bored with having the same title for the past 8 months, so I chose the title of one of my favorite entries. Change is good...it's nice to "mix it up" every now and then.
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The Stooge
Star Wars Joke-A-Day
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date Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:08 PM
Stooge still gives me an urge to watch muppet movies.
My work here is done.
Oh yeah, I completely agree about sticking to one avatar. That's your face in this nutty world of ours! Only jk has managed to remain memorable while constandly switching gears, and that's 'cause she's made it her shtick.
And thanks for the compliment re: my writing, but I'm pretty sure that it falls closer to "pointless gimmick" than actual style. And at the risk of seeming like a brown-noser (too late, look at my avatar!), I'd say that you, Dr. Caedo, are the most unique wordsmith on this site. The underlining... the boldface... the hyperlinks... the yodacons... and yes, those divider lines... a Rive entry looks and feels like no other!
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jkelly
There Is No Conflict
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 8:47 AM
Only jk has managed to remain memorable while constandly switching gears, and that's 'cause she's made it her shtick.
She's memorable because she never puts in just one comment -- always 3 to 5 of our precious 50 spots on each entry. She's the gal at the party that, when I see her, I just grab a few beers and sit down and watch. and listen without saying a word For two reasons (1) it is enjoyable, and (2) you have no choice -- resistance is futile. 
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 3:50 PM
Replyorama!
Usually get them out a good deal sooner
I'm struggling to know whether this Blog is for other people or for you!?!
but I know what you mean.. How's mine?
Others I suppose? I practice what I preach. My avatar hasn't been changed since I started the blog. My username contains no numbers. My blog title contains my own username and isn't completely similar to many other people's titles.
How's yours? I suppose the (!) makes it memorable. You're not just turning to the Dark Side... You're turning to the Dark Side !
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 3:53 PM
I hope you don't think everyone who doesn't have an avatar is bad. I have my own reasons for not paying. (i.e My mum won't let me)
Not at all! I was just saying that if you do have one it's a good thing. There's nothing wrong with being a non-Hyperspacer... Until you start acting like a jerk
My reason for changing my avatar was not this blog, (Rive:"yeah right"), but another Revan avatar I noticed whilst browsing through recently posted blogs.
Ah yes, I think I saw that one. Doesn't matter much to me. I've outlasted other Revan's in the past and I'm sure I'll outlast this one!
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:10 PM
Your Force persuasion is strong and I have now made my avatar consistent with my username.
Then the entry went to good use I suppose. Now get your hands off my droids, they're not the ones you're looking for.
Just out of curiousity Rive Caedo do you associate me with my avatar or have I not quite reached that status yet?
Absolutely, though that one comes into use fairly often. So I have to glance at your blog name to confirm
I've been pondering changing my blog name, I'll be sure to announce if I do...
Announce it WITH your blog name. "Vicomte's New Blog Name"
Sure to blow some heads with a logic loop.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:15 PM
My blog is what it is. My avatar looks how it looks. I am what I am.
I'll hold you to that
So do I look like my avatar?
It matches pefectly with your blog name.
And if I see another blog called 'Journal of the Whills,' I swear...
It's a good thing they usually die out from boredom or free trialism within a few days
Even though I can't change my SN now, I prefer to refer to myself as "Gahmah".
And since you did that in your blog name (which is the underlined and thus more obvious one anyway) that's how I would immediately think of you anyway. Good point.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:21 PM
Maybe if I just persistently comment in all of your blogs, youll remember me.
BTW - this seems like a desperation blog Rive. Are you really down to the last bit of blog space? Well, the PLB multi-blog may have to become a reality.
You should just set yourself to our resident changling Zam Wesell
Desperation? Not exactly sure what you mean there... I still have a good 24% of my space left. If I get below 5% or so I'm sure I'll write an entry about that
And so the story has been told, my dear friend Rive!
And so it has.
Works for me. No numbers, unique blog name, little-used avatar.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:25 PM
A while ago I was thinking of changing my blog's name, but didn't find anything I liked better and it fits so I'll keep that one as well.
You could always get more literal and say "That egg thing that Darth Vader sleeps in", but it doesn't have quite the name ring.
Rive, you inspired me to change my blog name. I've been thinking about it for a while. I've become bored with having the same title for the past 8 months
And now I'm having trouble remembering what your old one was! Do you see how bad I am with names and such?
And thanks for the compliment re: my writing, but I'm pretty sure that it falls closer to "pointless gimmick" than actual style.
Can't it be both?
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Darthcharlie32
The Cantina at the End of the Universe!
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:33 PM
Well my avatar has changed once and it shall not change again... and about my numbers... yes the 32 is from 3263827 but I want to state that the only reason I have the number is my Favorite name was taken....
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:43 PM
I'd say that you, Dr. Caedo, are the most unique wordsmith on this site. The underlining... the boldface... the hyperlinks... the yodacons... and yes, those divider lines... a Rive entry looks and feels like no other!
I tried to switch to a more traditional style before... I quickly switched back to Yodaconing, divder lining, underlining, and bolding it up though. It's more fun and it seems to get my point across better anyway.
I prefer to have a little Yodacon rather than typing "lol" every 4.5 seconds lol <--- See!
She's memorable because she never puts in just one comment -- always 3 to 5 of our precious 50 spots on each entry.
Bah, I've only hit that limit 4 times anyway. And that's WITH my replyorama symptoms.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 09, 2006 4:46 PM
Well my avatar has changed once and it shall not change again... and about my numbers... yes the 32 is from 3263827 but I want to state that the only reason I have the number is my Favorite name was taken....
Well that avatar is so unique and little used it doesn't matter anyway.
Replyorama complete.
Only took me about an hour with all the interuptions I had!
Thanks for the comments folks. Y'all come back now.
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luuke.skywalker
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 6:04 AM
Y'all come back now.
Why? Is something else going to happen
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Darth Rex0
So be it....
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 8:08 AM
I was going to comment, but I'm one of the "numbers in screen name" folks your are talking to.
That is right. I'm "uh...Snaggletooth". Why? Because nobody else uses it. I love the old school toys and that was the first figure I ever got. Weak I know, but it is how it is.
DarthVicomte, Bai Azhur has taken everyone's avatar at some point. Except mine of course.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 2:58 PM
I was going to comment, but I'm one of the "numbers in screen name" folks your are talking to.
But you're also one of the ones that can rise above that fact
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 4:09 PM
At least an active user is Darth Vader
Shhhh... be vewy, vewy quiet... we're huntin' Jedi (and gween bunnies).
You should just set yourself to our resident changling Zam Wesell
Pft - too easy. Plus I'd never stick with it long (I was her once). And HAY! Its not my shtick. I have no shtick, at least if I did, it wouldnt be that I change my avatar. True, Im the changeling on this block, but there are lots 'o folks on other blocks who change it up. I just like to go with my mood and keep it fresh.
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macewindu882
Don't Go All Chewie On Me!
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 4:14 PM
When I look back I really think I made a bad choice on my username, I mean macewindu882? Come on!
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 4:21 PM
Y'all come back now.
Me too? ...
She's memorable because she never puts in just one comment -- always 3 to 5 of our precious 50 spots on each entry.
Come now dearie. Now thats just mean, and Im not the only one who posts more than one comment. Am I getting singled out here because I got rid of the Aayla avatar or what?
and listen without saying a word For two reasons (1) it is enjoyable, and (2) you have no choice -- resistance is futile.
w00t? Im not just talking to myself buddy. I always found it weird that you never responded to me much (or at all) in your blogs.
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ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 7:46 PM
And now I'm having trouble remembering what your old one was! Do you see how bad I am with names and such?
It was "There is Another". Don't worry, ever since I had my daughter, I have NO memory left...can't even remember what I had for breakfast.
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 8:27 PM
The blog name is fine I suppose, you might want to change your description though.
"Hi, all. I'm a brand new Hyperspace member, and this is my first blog ever! I have continuity question - my apoologies if this has been blogged about previously."
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Darth Rex0
So be it....
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date Posted: Apr 11, 2006 9:40 AM
But you're also one of the ones that can rise above that fact
Gee thanks. 
You were actually supposed to say. "No Rex0, I remember that blog you had explaining why the number was in your name."
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Apr 11, 2006 11:56 AM
I loved "There is Another" - LOL, I noticed the description too eh5. Glad Rex0 remembered to mention it.
You were actually supposed to say. "No Rex0, I remember that blog you had explaining why the number was in your name."
*I* thought that Rex0.
Anyway - Sorry I got a little scrappy above (and hogged comment space.. like Im doing now). Everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?
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Rive Caedo
Rive's Uncharted Settlements
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date Posted: Apr 11, 2006 3:46 PM
"No Rex0, I remember that blog you had explaining why the number was in your name."
Well I was speaking in a general context. I of course remember that *cheats by reading entry again* you thought it was a nice way to balance out your username from the "D" at the beginning and it has significance to the amount of evil blah blah blah
Anyway - Sorry I got a little scrappy above (and hogged comment space.. like Im doing now).
Bah, whatever. I rarely hit the 50 limit anyway
Everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?
Depends on what operating number is asking
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Darthcharlie32
The Cantina at the End of the Universe!
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date Posted: Apr 11, 2006 5:13 PM
But you're also one of the ones that can rise above that fact
And I too shall rise.. exxxxellent.
*I* thought that Rex0
I know
there is no emoticon that expresses my face after reading that... wait i'll do a slideshow
 ...... .....must steal joke....
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ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
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date Posted: Apr 12, 2006 9:07 PM
I loved "There is Another"
Thx, jk. By the way, congrats on making Featured Blog!
Bah, whatever. I rarely hit the 50 limit anyway
Hope this helps you move a little bit more toward your goal.
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ThrawnRocks1
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date Posted: Apr 18, 2006 4:16 PM
And now, as I post, I wonder how close we may be coming to that looming 50 comment mark. An achievment, indeed .
And now I reall really really wish, once again, that I had an account here. I love blogging, writing, and other methods of making my views known through words...and by reading some blogs here that are enjoyable (Dark Moose, Vicomte, You, Rive, Rex-o...) it makes me want to have a chance to be snarky here too! You know, whenever I want...but of course, the problem of space would eternally plague me...
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