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Torley Linden
Enlightenment!
Join date: 15 Sep 2004
Posts: 16,530
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02-17-2005 14:11
Welcome back Jellin! Hell breaking loose?  My analogy is as follows:Think of a table with a box in it. In the box there are ping-pong (aka "table tennis" balls. Now, you take some of the balls, and dropping them from your hand, they don't exhibit the properties you are familiar with: some of them bounce upwards, higher and higher with a greater sense of kinetic energy, others melt into the table and turn into liquidy silver pools, and yet others transmog their colors and cycle through all the hues of vermilion alabaster (sequentially, but nonetheless they cycle). You're looking at this, confused. Some sort of sensory overload extending outward beyond the balls into you, gripping into your core, leaving you numb and saying: "WTH IS GOING ON HERE?!? THE BALLS DIDN'T EXPECT LIKE I EXPECTED THEM TO! ARGHHH!" You drop some more balls, only to notice that some of the time, they will bounce like you're familiar with, but the weirdness continues. You then try to hurl some balls against the walls and floors, seeing if that will do anything differently. It's a strange feeling, all of these ping-pong balls "not behaving as they should". But the more you throw them, the more you get used to it... the shock fades, lessens over the next hour as you keep throwing the balls, one after another... starting to acclimate to the surreal nature of throwing balls. ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT HITS YOU: THE BOX IS STILL FULL OF BALLS. And that's when you:
a) freak out and go unspeakably insane
b) keep on throwing them no matter what
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Lecktor Hannibal
YOUR MOM
Join date: 1 Jul 2004
Posts: 6,734
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02-17-2005 14:16
Yo Tor, pass that damn bong you boghart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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David Valentino
Nicely Wicked
Join date: 1 Jan 2004
Posts: 2,941
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02-17-2005 14:17
From: Torley Torgeson Welcome back Jellin! Hell breaking loose? My analogy is as follows:Think of a table with a box in it. In the box there are ping-pong (aka "table tennis" balls. Now, you take some of the balls, and dropping them from your hand, they don't exhibit the properties you are familiar with: some of them bounce upwards, higher and higher with a greater sense of kinetic energy, others melt into the table and turn into liquidy silver pools, and yet others transmog their colors and cycle through all the hues of vermilion alabaster (sequentially, but nonetheless they cycle). You're looking at this, confused. Some sort of sensory overload extending outward beyond the balls into you, gripping into your core, leaving you numb and saying: "WTH IS GOING ON HERE?!? THE BALLS DIDN'T EXPECT LIKE I EXPECTED THEM TO! ARGHHH!" You drop some more balls, only to notice that some of the time, they will bounce like you're familiar with, but the weirdness continues. You then try to hurl some balls against the walls and floors, seeing if that will do anything differently. It's a strange feeling, all of these ping-pong balls "not behaving as they should". But the more you throw them, the more you get used to it... the shock fades, lessens over the next hour as you keep throwing the balls, one after another... starting to acclimate to the surreal nature of throwing balls. ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT HITS YOU: THE BOX IS STILL FULL OF BALLS. And that's when you:
a) freak out and go unspeakably insane
b) keep on throwing them no matter what
c) [fill in your own answer] ^that's REALLY what I think of SL ratings. c) Masturbate
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Jessica Robertson
Registered User
Join date: 3 Dec 2004
Posts: 412
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02-17-2005 14:31
I would have to retake Cal based Physics 1 and 2 and THAT would drive me unspeakably insane.
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Kim Anubis
The Magician
Join date: 3 Jun 2004
Posts: 921
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02-17-2005 14:48
How can it be, O cruel world, that the Great and Mighty Yadni be ranked only ninth! O woe, the Sun will not rise in the morning, for it would be shamed to cast its light upon and clearly illuminate such ignominy! We mortals shall perish! Yes, perish I say, cursing the name Linden, which is like ashes and offal in our dying mouths. O Yadni, thou Great and Mighty, well we understand how ye be unable to bear this grievous stain on your honor. I recommend seppuku.
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Chip Midnight
ate my baby!
Join date: 1 May 2003
Posts: 10,231
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02-17-2005 14:54
From: Torley Torgeson ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT HITS YOU:
THE BOX IS STILL FULL OF BALLS.
And that's when you:
a) freak out and go unspeakably insane
b) keep on throwing them no matter what
c) [fill in your own answer]. c) call up the friend who gave me the LSD and thank him profusely!
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Roberta Dalek
Probably trouble
Join date: 21 Oct 2004
Posts: 1,174
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02-17-2005 14:56
It is interesting that when the first rating changes went through many people posting were supportive of them as they were seen to affect the younger players more. Now ancient ratings are being wiped from older players all hell has broken lose.
There does seem to be a belief in some quarters that all new players, or players newer than them, are somehow clubbing parasites who only want money and rate everything that moves. Of course some older players have admitted to rating everything that moved in the welcome area.
The reason why some of you have gone down to single digit rates may be because you haven't actually interacted with anyone in the last 6 months?
The undercurrent seems to be that some older players believe that newer players are less worthy, less creative, generally less useful than themselves. This opinion is apparently formed without going near any in some cases.
It must be interesting to live in a community that goes from being tiny to what SL is today. What is also interesting is that we get tirades against immigrants in real life as well. Cutting the welfare/benefits of the "others" is also remarkably popular.
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Chip Midnight
ate my baby!
Join date: 1 May 2003
Posts: 10,231
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02-17-2005 15:02
hmmmm Roberta, I don't really see what you see I guess. While losing a lot of ratings stings abit, and lots of us older players have commented on it, the majority still seem to be in favor of the changes (myself included). I'm not sure I see the point of complaining about generalizations made about newer players by making generalizations about older ones. 
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Jellin Pico
Grumpy Oldbie
Join date: 3 Aug 2003
Posts: 1,037
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02-17-2005 15:53
From: Torley Torgeson Welcome back Jellin! Hell breaking loose? My analogy is as follows:Think of a table with a box in it. In the box there are ping-pong (aka "table tennis" balls. Now, you take some of the balls, and dropping them from your hand, they don't exhibit the properties you are familiar with: some of them bounce upwards, higher and higher with a greater sense of kinetic energy, others melt into the table and turn into liquidy silver pools, and yet others transmog their colors and cycle through all the hues of vermilion alabaster (sequentially, but nonetheless they cycle). You're looking at this, confused. Some sort of sensory overload extending outward beyond the balls into you, gripping into your core, leaving you numb and saying: "WTH IS GOING ON HERE?!? THE BALLS DIDN'T EXPECT LIKE I EXPECTED THEM TO! ARGHHH!" You drop some more balls, only to notice that some of the time, they will bounce like you're familiar with, but the weirdness continues. You then try to hurl some balls against the walls and floors, seeing if that will do anything differently. It's a strange feeling, all of these ping-pong balls "not behaving as they should". But the more you throw them, the more you get used to it... the shock fades, lessens over the next hour as you keep throwing the balls, one after another... starting to acclimate to the surreal nature of throwing balls. ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT HITS YOU: THE BOX IS STILL FULL OF BALLS. And that's when you:
a) freak out and go unspeakably insane
b) keep on throwing them no matter what
c) [fill in your own answer] ^that's REALLY what I think of SL ratings. Hmmm, that's actually a pretty fair description of one of my more memorable acid trips .... ahhhh those were the days ..... /sigh
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Marilyn Murphy
Obeys Her Toaster
Join date: 23 Jul 2003
Posts: 361
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02-17-2005 16:29
wellll... i dunno about u guys but after the change i see i am finally in the top ten. so this new system must be doing something right cuz i finally made it to the top ten. so take that u peons. bow down to me!!! errr... except for u 9 who are above me. heh heh.
and i notice i am still a better builder than that designer guy, eat my building dust u envious individual.
so sayeth:
Marilyn
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Kris Ritter
paradoxical embolism
Join date: 31 Oct 2003
Posts: 6,627
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02-17-2005 16:33
From: Marilyn Murphy wellll... i dunno about u guys but after the change i see i am finally in the top ten. so this new system must be doing something right cuz i finally made it to the top ten. so take that u peons. bow down to me!!! errr... except for u 9 who are above me. heh heh.
and i notice i am still a better builder than that designer guy, eat my building dust u envious individual.
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Chip Midnight
ate my baby!
Join date: 1 May 2003
Posts: 10,231
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02-17-2005 16:33
From: Marilyn Murphy and i notice i am still a better builder than that designer guy, eat my building dust u envious individual. LOL. I've resigned myself to standing in the shadow of your plywood cube rezzing greatness. *bows* I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
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doug Donovan
U WANNA PIECE 'O' ME?!
Join date: 22 Apr 2004
Posts: 140
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02-17-2005 16:37
yay! i lost a neg rate i gave out accidentally!...had no idea who got that...theres a silver lining here after all lol
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Marilyn Murphy
Obeys Her Toaster
Join date: 23 Jul 2003
Posts: 361
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02-17-2005 16:55
thank you, i studied and worked for just months and finally got this thing down pat. i stand there and can make a plywood box as good as anyone i have seen. recently i have learned that i can do it while sitting down to, makes it easier and thanks for that tip kris.
i have considered giving classes on the creation of plywood boxes out of thin air. i have seen that a couple other people do know how to do this, but i am sure it would make for a good event as many i observe dont do it in my presence. or is it naughty?? (fluffs her hair and smiles sappily)
anyhoooo... this new ratings thingy is not all bad cuz..... i am finally in the top ten. yay me. and bow down to me all u peons. hmmm in sl, should it be called avons??
thus sayeth:
Marilyn
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YadNi Monde
Junkyard Owner
Join date: 30 Mar 2004
Posts: 189
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02-17-2005 17:28
From: Kim Anubis How can it be, O cruel world, that the Great and Mighty Yadni be ranked only ninth! O woe, the Sun will not rise in the morning, for it would be shamed to cast its light upon and clearly illuminate such ignominy! We mortals shall perish! Yes, perish I say, cursing the name Linden, which is like ashes and offal in our dying mouths. O Yadni, thou Great and Mighty, well we understand how ye be unable to bear this grievous stain on your honor. I recommend seppuku. HAHAH ROFL, at least you are making me smile, thanks a lot, Kim =D btw, i was kinda proud to arrive slowly at the top of building rankings, that WAS one of my pleasures to see my name here, i am then now pissed off and i have the guts to say it as loud and clear as i can with my limited skills in english, but if it was in french, it would be a lot worse i swear, when i m unhappy, i am NOTHING else, i am a passionnated guy, i build with passion, i play sl with passion, and i SHOUT with passion too, and i am NOT sorry if that bothers a few of you here, i am not wanting to please you when i shout, i just want to shout, and i do it. Sorry for you if you dont when u want to, i m not that kind, when it comes to tell what i personnally think, you can count on me. And also my opinion only involves me, but i think it can be as true as others opinions, so, if i feel bad about something, i have the right to say it in the forums, as a forum is THE place to do so. that s all. i ll go back to what i prefer now, and leave the rest behind, building.
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Jellin Pico
Grumpy Oldbie
Join date: 3 Aug 2003
Posts: 1,037
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02-17-2005 17:29
From: Marilyn Murphy wellll... i dunno about u guys but after the change i see i am finally in the top ten. so this new system must be doing something right cuz i finally made it to the top ten. so take that u peons. bow down to me!!! errr... except for u 9 who are above me. heh heh.
and i notice i am still a better builder than that designer guy, eat my building dust u envious individual.
so sayeth:
Marilyn LOL Mari, don't you mean you're in the top ten .... again?
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Chip Midnight
ate my baby!
Join date: 1 May 2003
Posts: 10,231
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02-17-2005 17:40
From: YadNi Monde i ll go back to what i prefer now, and leave the rest behind, building. Keep on doing the cool stuff you do YadNi I'm sure we'll be seeing you up there again before long.
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
Join date: 17 May 2003
Posts: 8,616
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02-17-2005 18:07
From: Jellin Pico LOL Mari, don't you mean you're in the top ten .... again? Holy shit - Jellin, nice to see you again
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
Join date: 17 May 2003
Posts: 8,616
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02-17-2005 18:08
From: Marilyn Murphy wellll... i dunno about u guys but after the change i see i am finally in the top ten. so this new system must be doing something right cuz i finally made it to the top ten. so take that u peons. bow down to me!!! errr... except for u 9 who are above me. heh heh.
and i notice i am still a better builder than that designer guy, eat my building dust u envious individual.
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Marilyn Marilyn, No one whips out a plywood cube and manages to turn it into a sensual love machine quite like you. Bravo!
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
Join date: 17 May 2003
Posts: 8,616
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02-17-2005 18:18
From: Chip Midnight I'm not sure I see the point of complaining about generalizations made about newer players by making generalizations about older ones. Extremely well said, Chip. I have been supportive of both changes, and my ratings were barely halved - not bad for 2 years of ratings I suppose. I have never been someone to blindly give out ratings - I take the time to rate people when I am flying around, or I see an interesting avatar, or just because I feel like pointing out that I like someone. I have found people tend to do the same with me. All of these generalizations against new players/old players, which we can trace back to and completely blame on Prokofy Neva, is just silly. Do certain groups view other groups with some scorn? Yeah, hello, welcome to life, version 2. Rich vs poor, haves vs have nots, furry vs bald, d/s vs ac/dc. It has less to do with age of player and just about individual differences. There are certain aspects of SL society I find distasteful - I found the same elements distatesful two years ago in SL as I do now. For fucks sake, the old vs new thing is quite tired, quit beating a lame, dead, imaginary horse.
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Darko Cellardoor
Cannabinoid Addict
Join date: 10 Nov 2003
Posts: 1,307
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02-17-2005 18:21
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Marilyn Murphy
Obeys Her Toaster
Join date: 23 Jul 2003
Posts: 361
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02-17-2005 18:37
JELLIN!!!! u dummy. how dare u leave for so long and not tell me why or any of that other stuff.
u come back inna game hun and gimme a hug.
oh, did i tell u? i fianlly got into the top ten cuz the lindens messed with the ratings??
cool huh?
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Marilyn
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Chip Midnight
ate my baby!
Join date: 1 May 2003
Posts: 10,231
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02-17-2005 19:54
From: Cristiano Midnight Extremely well said, Chip. I have been supportive of both changes, and my ratings were barely halved - not bad for 2 years of ratings I suppose. I have never been someone to blindly give out ratings - I take the time to rate people when I am flying around, or I see an interesting avatar, or just because I feel like pointing out that I like someone. I have found people tend to do the same with me. All of these generalizations against new players/old players, which we can trace back to and completely blame on Prokofy Neva, is just silly. Why thank you sir One thing that didn't really dawn on me until today (and which I think is kinda cool) is that this change actually does a lot to help newer people. Since the bonus money is paid out of a pool, having all of us who've been accumulating ratings for two years cut back down to size means that everyone else is going to get a larger slice of the bonus pie which should help ease a little of the pain of having the bonus money halved.
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Jellin Pico
Grumpy Oldbie
Join date: 3 Aug 2003
Posts: 1,037
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02-17-2005 22:18
From: Marilyn Murphy JELLIN!!!! u dummy. how dare u leave for so long and not tell me why or any of that other stuff.
u come back inna game hun and gimme a hug.
oh, did i tell u? i fianlly got into the top ten cuz the lindens messed with the ratings??
cool huh?
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Marilyn Ahh well, I got bored and dissapointed with SL. It changed into something differnet than the old days, and left me behind with no way to compete.  sad Jellin And with just the weekly stripend, I simply could not shop adequately.
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Kris Ritter
paradoxical embolism
Join date: 31 Oct 2003
Posts: 6,627
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02-18-2005 00:11
From: Jellin Pico Ahh well, I got bored and dissapointed with SL. It changed into something differnet than the old days, and left me behind with no way to compete. sad Jellin And with just the weekly stripend, I simply could not shop adequately. Well I hate to say it, sweetie, but it aint got any better. Oh. And respect Yadni. Or else. |