01:06 Jul 28 2009
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I come to VR to get away from MySpace. I don't care that ads are ran through a 3rd party site, what is on VR is Cancer's fault, directly or in-directly, good or bad.
There has been a lot of trouble with 3rd party ads since the days of Sci-Fi birth, there are other ways of getting revenue. Hell I've been in control of organisations and sites with 3 times the members as VR (as in 45,000 individual separate accounts, not multiple ones) and never once used a "pop-up" and had 5 people on full-time staff.
People bitch about ratings: Well Cancer made it this way so get over it.
People bitch about status: Cancer made it, get over it.
People bitch about societies: Cancer made it, get over it.
Third party ads on the site causes genuine problems for the members: Well it's not Cancer's fault....rriigghhtt.
Sure I could change browsers and deal with all the crap it brings, transferring preferences, passwords, fav lists etc or I could go to a site I pay to be on for nearly 3 years and all of a sudden (the past 8 months or so) pop-ups show their ugly face for the first time? Come on seriously, Cancer and 98% of the Admins are some pretty damn smart people the issue can be fixed permanently and still make a nice chunk of change.
I'm not really bitching I'm just annoyed but I think I've got the right to be. I remember reading how Cancer wouldn't allow pop-ups but here we are. Should I not voice my opinion?
07:19 Jul 21 2009
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I'm thinking of compiling all the many questions people have asked me over the years into a nice little "info pack". Basically so it's easier for people to find answers to usually common questions that don't have simple or easily accessed answers.
If you have a question, of any sort (so long as it's a serious questing and not some joke), please let me know.
This really has no purpose other than organizing things and like I said answering questions. I absolutely love it when people ask me things about the world, myself, philosophy, anything, and I try my darnedest to answer them as best as possible and if I don't have the answer to at least point them in the right direction.
Plus here's a chance for all my "special friends" to try and stump me up lol.
21:37 Jul 17 2009
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I stole this from DarkWolfman's journal.
I know I say ratings doesn't matter and they don't but I think it is sad when people with make believe lives on their profiles will rate you low because you tell the truth about yourself on your profile.Everything is ME on my profile...pictures...ABOUT ME...layout etc.Yet these people who claim to be vampires,demons,werewolves,GODS, etc.Have utter bullshit on their profiles,being born 500 years ago and shit.Last time I check the site was about collecting as much info on Vampires...not a role playing site.
Anyhow that is my rant for the day.
Xzavier Comment:
I totally agree. I rate people who claim to be gods, lord of the vampires etc all less than 5, no matter their status, it's completely foolish in my eyes. What's worse is when they come to my profile, rate me low and then either block me or send a nasty message asking why I rated them low. All I have to do is tell them to actually READ my pro before acting like an ass and they'll find out why.
I don't rate a profile low if they just claim to be a vampire, lycan, past life something etc as long as the profile looks nice and has some actual info on it. But the dozens of lords, gods and masters on here is just pathetic.
You're totally right, VR is about information not role-play, and anyone who disagrees needs to do a bit of reading because they don't know crap about the site.
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I hope I made my point :)
11:04 Jul 16 2009
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How much would the Parthenon have cost in today's Money? By Xzavier
The Parthenon cost about 469 silver talents which corresponds to 12,190.248 kg which has a value of $5,578,257.30 today.
Now since total global net-wealth grows over time the true cost of the Parthenon in today's economy would be equivalent to $104,328,431.02
However, the modern restoration project of the Parthenon has already cost $100 million and they are no where near finished.
--Xzavier
*Talent = 25.992kg or 914.92oz
*Today's silver price $13/oz
*Ancient eqv. $243.13/oz
*Modern Carpenter earns $25,060/year
*Ancient Carpenter 2,886g of silver per year
09:09 Jul 14 2009
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Why Can't I Own a Canadian, the REAL Reason
After so much inquiry, including an E-Mail from Fmr. President Carter I have the actual reason why you can not own a Canadian, at least in the US. Mexico is a whole other story and it has to do with calorie content.
Now
The main reason why you can't own a Canadian is their rabies certificates don't transfer down here very easily. It's a whole long process and in the end your potential new Canadian will have died waiting in line to get his/her updated shots. *giggles*
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Why Can't I Own a Canadian?
October 2002
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specific laws and how to follow them:
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
****Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?****
I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted fan,
Jim
COMMENTS
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Sinora
20:32 Jul 29 2009
*shhhhh* she might hear ya and come back.
madamefate
21:34 Jul 29 2009
lol we can only hope that vr has scared her away for good :)
crimsonxxtears
06:08 Jul 30 2009
Glad to have u back sweetie:D
BLOODLIFE
12:11 Aug 01 2009
She got adoted ... so expect to see the Orphan 2 The adopted coming to your browser soon!