The MSN thing is dated April 5 -- That Celebs column has already been replaced by another. So while I'm sure it had some impact on the rash of new registrations, that worst has probably already passed.
...because God knows you need some satisfaction in life besides shagging Captain Cardboard! And I never really liked you anyway. And you have stupid hair!
Spike ,'Selfless'
Bureaucracy 2: Like Sartre, Only Longer
A thread to discuss naming threads, board policy, new thread suggestions, and anything else that has to do with board administration and maintenance. Guaranteed to include lively debate and polls. Natter discouraged, but not deleted.
Current Stompy Feet: ita, Jon B, DXMachina, P.M. Marcontell, Liese S., amych
Jon B. - Apr 09, 2004 8:04:50 am PDT #9746 of 10005
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Anne W. - Apr 09, 2004 8:04:58 am PDT #9747 of 10005
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Can I propose that we at least consider shutting down new regs for a while? We wouldn't be the first site to do it.
This is because of all the WF-related linkage, correct? If we did shut down registration for a little while, how soon would you see it re-opening? Or, what would be the trigger for re-opening?
Jesse - Apr 09, 2004 8:05:52 am PDT #9748 of 10005
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Are we still getting many new registrations?
Allyson - Apr 09, 2004 8:09:24 am PDT #9749 of 10005
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I third or fourth that "oh crap," and agree that shutting down regs for a day or three might be wise.
I fourth or fifth it.
I'm considering opening Minearverse Spoilers at People's Forum and going deep underground. Mostly because I want to discuss Lovesick Ass, but also because I am a jerk.
Feeling suffocated, borderline apeshit.
Jessica - Apr 09, 2004 8:09:46 am PDT #9750 of 10005
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
The MSN thing is dated April 5
Oh, nevermind then.
Allyson - Apr 09, 2004 8:10:44 am PDT #9751 of 10005
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
YOU CANT BACK OUT ON A THIRD OR FOURTH, JESS.
Jon B. - Apr 09, 2004 8:12:33 am PDT #9752 of 10005
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Here's a rough count over the last week:
Apr 3 - 25
Apr 4 - 66
Apr 5 - 35
Apr 6 - 16
Apr 7 - 18
Apr 8 - 22
Apr 9 - 12 (so far)
Jessica - Apr 09, 2004 8:12:46 am PDT #9753 of 10005
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
OH YES I CAN!
Is this an official proposal? If it is, then I take back my takeback, and my third or whatever still stands. But since the article was from 4 days ago, the damage has likely already been done.
[eta:
That's not a formal "let's vote on it" proposal. That's a "can we discuss this option" thing.
See? SEE??? My thirding was purely a formality. So THERE.]
Sean K - Apr 09, 2004 8:13:56 am PDT #9754 of 10005
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
(and former "Buffy" bigwig)
Le *sigh*...
§ ita § - Apr 09, 2004 8:13:56 am PDT #9755 of 10005
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
If the board is handling the volume, does that mean we'd be shutting down registrations for personal reasons?