From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">indefensible sushi</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Mark: Shut UP!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=52">devin</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Wondering if I remember my password.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=52">Devin</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

apparently yes. :)  once upon a time known as Crystevin.<BR>
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ds
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=52">Devin</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

And speaking of such,  Kirk--I came up empty on a search for author under my old name of "Crystevin".  I was hoping to find all those old impromptu's to finally put on a disk.  Any way to fix that?<BR>
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dev
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Devin:<BR>
If memory serves, you were mostly posting before the new author tracking system was put in place, maybe?  In that case it wouldn't "know" about that username, I really couldn't "import" old common usernames.  Your best bet is to use the Google link on the front page, though admittedly its not as organized as it could be.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Injun J:<BR>
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I didn't say I don't make typos, I just find it amusing that you're aware that you were probably making one, but couldn't be arsed to fix it.<BR>
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And what part of "I didn't mention it here" don't you understand?<BR>
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Re: your prediction of "you go girl" support...wow, how keenly insightful you are, foreseeing that people will like me more than they like you.  You're the mother-fuckin' oracle at delphi, man.<BR>
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"who the f*ck do YOU think YOU are?"<BR>
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I think I'm the guy who started this site almost 10 years ago.  I think I'm the guy who has paid for 10 years of webhosting.  I think I'm the guy who has opened up his server to any damn one who has something to say about romance. I think I'm the guy who has constantly worked on the server's webscripts to make a better user experience. I think I'm the guy who has read between 200-700 poems a month for years. I think I'm the guy who has fended off high volume attacks by you or people like you on this very message board.  I think I'm the guy who has let the users define what they want their community to look like, only stepping in when things threatened to go overboard.  I think I'm the guy who was probably too lax with people having multiple accounts and generally acting like S.o.B's on this very message board.  <BR>
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"See bub, I was trying to exit relatively gracefully, but you hadta go f*cking wit da gorilla in the monkeyhouse."<BR>
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No need to exit gracefully: just exit.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

If this says anything about content of character.  Every time I see Injuns name, I just pass over it knowing it will only be a crapload of absolutely nothing.....<BR>
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Now I think many others will join me in saying that Kirk is probably one of the most laid back cool individuals putting up with the level of crap he does with this site.  But he also allows us an amazingly large amount of freedom to do or say what we want within limits.  He doesn't put rules on us other than to speak our hearts and minds about love and romance.  His sight could easily be one where you have to pay to get in order to be a registered user.  I'm sure he's put an ass load of money into this for 10 years.  Would any of us be that open and willing?  Perhaps not.  So I think we should be thanking him instead of berating him.......<BR>
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Kirk, I thank you for all your effort.  I'm sure a lot of others do as well! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1296">julie gianni</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

I thought you were gone, Mark. Why do you raise our hopes like that if you have no intention of leaving?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Kirk, thanks so very much for the front page pick. Best wishes to you in your difficult times. <BR>
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Congrats to all the front page picks!<BR>
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Injun Joe is a waste of board space and an untalented troll. It reminds me of a shirt my neice wears. "Your lips keep moving, but all I hear is 'blah, blah, blah.'" I think he gets off on firing people up. Getting pleasure through others...who needs the life now? I learned the Bambi rules too, but I play by my own. And I don't have to shut up if I don't have anything nice to say, because life isn't nice.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=52">devin</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Kirk-okay, thanks! I'll give it a shot.  Does DEEVA still hang out here?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Devin, Deevaa still seems to be around, not as actively as she once was.<BR>
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Injun Joe, I glanced over your posts.  Half of them aren't bad, and maybe could be the start of turning the Blender Board into a general conversation area. Which is more or less fine with me.  But then other times you A. post like 5 things in a row, or B. post stuff that's really disgusting.  But most of all, I hate rants that say nothing more than "this place used to be great but now it SUCKS". I mean, what good is that? If you're frustrated that we didn't followup much on your movie posts, just let it be.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Kirk~ Thanks ever so much! You gave me the boost I needed with that comment. I'd share some of the trials and tribulations AND wonderful times going on in my life here, but Joe wouldn't like it, and you know how I wanna please Joe :). Jeez, McNabb, it's like National Enquirer...you hate it, swear you won't read it, and lose your place in line while reading the cover? I've read all you've written to see why you stay community here. Like me, something draws ya back. I value opinions. I don't have time to express my feelings on all of them exposed here. I do like what Kirk has to say about why he picks some pieces. I don't have to agree with him. I just like to read his opinions and observations. I wouldn't mind sharing a cup of coffee with both of you and listen to what you have to say because you both share interesting points. I get my coffee, I login here and share a little time--that's all. No club, cult or constant need to find a ranking here, just a niche. I have found some good buddies from this site over time. I will admit to that. I've found encouragement when I've been dealing with serious issues. I've learned not to overburden my friends by spreading myself and those issues around instead of heaping them on one or two old faithful and very close friends. Kirk has issues right now. He's bound to have a heavy heart until he sorts through how he feels. This site is great for sorting out the pieces of our heavy hearts. We also share the insecurities and joys here. Okay, my first worst boyfriend went to law school, and I truly understand the need to "spar" in civilized debate. My husband was a military sniper, so I also understand coming up behind ya and bopping you where it hurts. I'd rather read your lists and why you like them, and your opinions (you are entitled to them) than argue with you--what's the point? People announce they want to leave anywhere, instead of just leaving, because they want to know someone cares enough to ask them not to go. So stay, Markus. I don't have a need to be loved or accepted by you since I am already content in that area. Whether you like what I write or not just doesn't bother me because there is someone who does care that I am aware of, and that satisfies a need. I can't be all things to all people, but I can be myself to all. That's what you get from me here. Maybe that is what you are sharing with us--yourself--warts and all. Maybe you just need a name change for the new year: W. Arts, Warth Ogg, EngineJoJo...? Lift a glass of buttermilk in salute, eat a bowl of blackeyed peas, be glad you can still feel the grit in life since it slows our quick slide through our lifetime. Happy New Year. Thanks again, Kirk. Life goes on. At least, for me it does. The guys in overly starched lab coats haven't been so good to me once again. But, I'm still here and I ended the last day of 2003 going to a funeral for someone who isn't. I marked the 27th as the anniversary of my son's death, and I celebrated life renewed in those who called and came by to tell me they loved me. Love to all of you ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

....just read the board after posting. The "that comment" in my comments was in reference to Kirk commenting on the front page Digest pick he gave me. Truly, Injun Joe (or anyone else), I don't care to rub some salt in any wound, or try and hurt feelings. Life is difficult enough as it is not to go around biting folks like some flea on a dog. I've had hurts in my life that I've gone ahead and vented over in verse. In person, I've tried to be a peacemaker with old loves so we could still the bile that would rise on meetin again. I've learned to let-go and leave myself open for something better. I've read the picks, and really enjoyed them as presented. I've also been reading last month's submissions a bit late again. Thanks to all who cared to share pieces of themselves. Tanq~ I'd been working on some storm-damaged trees here. I liked that latest image you gave us. B.K.~ May this new year bring you your fondest dreams. You deserve them with the devotion you've had all this time. JKnipp~ I want to be in your fan club. I like the way you string those words together. You put them together like a necklace we want to wear. More please :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1296">julie gianni</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Mark, if you're still reading (I suspect you are), I have a recommendation for you: read "Toxic People: 10 Ways of Dealing With People Who Make Your Life Miserable" by Lillian Glass. I realize you may be on the other end of this equation, but I think it might help you understand how others may (or may not) perceive you. It's a good resource... As Rennie points out, a major component of a healthy life is learning to just let go - and to recognize when an inability to do so begins to poison day-to-day interactions with others. This is essentially just an Internet message board (true community, I believe, must be found off the Web), but Kirk has let slide far more than his share of abuse and bandwidth piracy. He's one of the good guys. So leave him alone, K? I think, Mark, that it is time to begin looking inward. There is life after a failed relationship, and I invite you to find it. Peace out, brotha.<BR>
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JSG, et al.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=795">muryan</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Violet and Melissa,<BR>
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Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked them and that you could relate. merci<BR>
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~Muryan
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Full Moon Time Again! E-gads, this is why I stay off the boards lately at least until my stress level is normal again.  <BR>
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I've never been a member of any club here (gosh you mean I've been missing something?) I keep hearing that conspiracy theory but guess I just keep to myself for the most part. But I have to say this. I loved this place from the first moment I came here. It's open and free and I've seen a lot of people come and go that would like to ruin it I think Kirk does a bang up job of letting the place run without homeland security guest body searches. He's a lot more liberal than I could ever be and I like the openminded play that nets here. Thanks Kirk <BR>
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Getting a D-I-V-O-R-C-E is as hard as death on the stress levels so pushing that button is pretty hard hearted. <BR>
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And finally speaking of hearts. It's hard to read all the sadness going on in this place. Even when it's happening I myself can't bear to write much of it. I read and wish for them a better hand of cards this New Year. It's been a bad year for us all. The best to do is let it go and don't look back, if you don't it will bury you. Selective memory works wonders. So does music therapy and no drugs ha.<BR>
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Congratulations to the Front Page Picks. <BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

Now BK, you were in that cooking club here once, remember all those cucumber poems? ;-) Happy New Year, you!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1432">NoStarKnight</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

I'm new to the web site and I've never put any of my stuff online before and I kind of nervous about it.  Can anyone give me some advice about whether I should do this or not, thanks
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 January 2004<P>

SC; Sweetie Pie been wondering where you been. Glad to see your fellow Rebel voice back again. Been kinda quiet around here. I was eyeballing cucumbers the other day at the store. I get this smile on my face every time I pick one up cause of all those poems (It was all Jacks fault) Happy New Year to you as well. Hope you'll write something for us....Please<BR>
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HeyStarless; Just jump in and don't be shy. We're pretty tame around here except on full moons ha So just count the days and then watch out for the head sawing. (We don't pick on newbies much unless you ask for it ha and even then  might tickle you to death with feathers unless you're a whiner. In that case death by big slurpy noodles.<BR>
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bk
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