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Parth Awasthi posted a message
“Question to those who still buy paper books - Where do you buy?”
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Amazon and Barnes & Noble (the actual store). - Akiva Moskovitz
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Barnes and Noble - Lindsey Smith
Amazon. Or Powell's (in Portland). I also go to a lot of second hand book stores, especially when I am on vacation. It's fun to browse, and I pick up some interesting reading material that I would otherwise not think to look at. - Mick Taylor
Borders. I'm just too impatient to wait for books to be delivered. - .·*♥pea♥*·.
I get most of my books on PaperBackSwap. Other than that, Half.com. I pretty much refuse to buy a book new unless I have no other choice, and then it would be on Amazon. - Rochelle
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders (especially if they do teacher sales) and Powell's - Alex IHateMondays Scoble
Amazon, Barnes and Noble. - Jeff P. Henderson
Amazon, or McKays (used bookstore here in town) - ωαřмaiden
At the airport when in need of immediate gratification, Amazon for the rest. - Thomas Brox Røst
Amazon. Often buy used on Amazon. Always cheaper than buying from a physical store. - Squirrel Girl
No wonders Borders is least crowded; only Pea and Me shop there. Yeah Pea... likewise. I can't wait for books. AND i like the physical presence around me. I like being surrounded by Books. So I almost have a routiene to spend a couple hours in a store. Its Landmark in India though since there are too few Borders stores. - Parth Awasthi
Mostly I get free review copies ;-) Otherwise Amazon or a local indy store. - Bora Zivkovic
Yep paperbacks at Amazon. - Kol Tregaskes
I go to used books on Amazon for 100% of my books. - Jeremy Toeman
The Borders in Seattle is small and poorly arranged. It's my least favorite bookstore here. - Rochelle
Online - Amazon. In real life - Barnes and Noble. - Anthony K. Valley ©
The last few books I bought was in some airport store, otherwise it has been borders. I haven't bought any books in Lyon yet. - Gina K
I very rarely go into a bookstore with a specific book need. Whenever I go I'll spend at least an hour just walking up and down each row, pulling out titles, covers that interest me. This is why online purchasing doesn't work for me. Browsing Amazon just isn't as satisfying. - .·*♥pea♥*·.
Borders and Amazon. - Jack Carlson
Amazon - chet
Pea: <3 Ditto! - Parth Awasthi
I like paperbackswap, too, and I read stripped copies from a friend who works at Barnes & Noble, but I don't buy either of those. Most of the time if a book is in paperback, you can get the reduced price hardback copy at Barnes & Noble for the same price and I buy those. - Trish R
Amazon, Borders and WHSmith. - Roberto Bonini
Amazon & BN real store down the street - Bored
Amazon, Target, and the comic shop down the street. :) - Cyndy
mainly amazon. - edythe
amazon, borders & half priced books - RAPatton
Alibris. Abebooks, Biblio. - AJ Kohn
Amazon and B&N, here. Text books at half.com. (Borders when I'm in Virginia.) My youngest prefers Target, too. - Heidi Jeffers Thibodeau
Barnes & Noble, airports, & Borders. - Mathew A. Koeneker via fftogo
Powell's in Portland, Opamp in Hollywood, Waterstone's picadilly in London, kepners in menlo park, dymock's in Sydney, Robertson's in Melbourne, borders water tower in Chicago, and ... And ... And... - David HC Soul
how could I Roget to mention Elliott Bay in Seattle ... - David HC Soul
oh and Harvard and MIT bookstores of course... I just wish we had a world class bookstore here at home, but now chapters/ Indigo's dominates the scene ... Even The World's Biggest Bookstore in Toronto has droped off my lust since the takeover - David HC Soul
Borders. "still buy paper books" is an interesting phrase though: books are really the last frontier in the digital switch because we're yet to see past the first gen in digital e-readers - Duncan Riley
Amazon, PaperBackSwap, and Page One here in Albuquerque. - Steven "The One" Perez
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“I have the following: Brightkite (10), Mento (6), Strands (10), Socialthing (2), & Twine (22)”
yesterday at 9:48 am - Link
Strands and socialthing please. :) (ben@benparr.com) - Ben Parr
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Taken care of as requested. Two invites should be waiting in your e-mail. :-) Enjoy. - Mathew A. Koeneker
socialthing pls, sabeghi at gmail dot com, thanks - Mojtaba
Mento and Twine as well, sabeghi at gmail dot com, thank you again! - Mojtaba
You have them as well. Enjoy! :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
strands please ... andrew at badera dot us - Andrew Badera
Taken care of Andrew. Enjoy. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
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You are welcome. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
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JMakesAwesomeSauce posted a message
“Gross generalization day. I am a Republican. According to some, this means that I am a neo-Nazi, stupid, uneducated, gun-toting, bigoted, hateful, Christian fundamentalist who only lives to smear the only person who can save our country from itself. Wow.”
yesterday at 8:51 am - Link
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+1 Brian - Kyle Lacy
1UP Brian - Akiva Moskovitz
Indeed. I'll refrain from making gross generalizations about Democrats. I feel that my party has sadly failed me and I'm all for a Conservative Party instead or something like that. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
Akiva is that a mario bros reference? - Kyle Lacy
Mario Bros. and tons of other games that have it, yeah. - Akiva Moskovitz
“Gross generalization day. I am a Democrat. According to some, this means that I am a socialist, stupid, elitist, baby-killing, bigoted, hateful, pagan who only lives to smear the only person who can save our country from itself. Wow.” - AJ Kohn
AJ, welcome to Fr... oh wait, that doesn't happen here. - Akiva Moskovitz
JMS, I feel really bad for people who are conservatives and have been dumped by the GOP. It's been frustraing to me because one of my closest friends keeps telling me the whole campaign is going smoothly. I like different opinions in politics, but this campaign is making me depressed. - kε̄ndRæk
*grinds teeth* This is why people don't state their opinions and I do my best to stay away from political discussions. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
The whole campaign (on both sides) is making me depressed - Kyle Lacy
Actually, if you're a Republican who doesn't care if retired farmers or three year-old children get food or health care...well, you can finish that statement for me. - MiniMage LightBlueRanger
True Kendra. I don't understand those who feel that this is going well and that McCain is wonderful. He's not and I hear that from so many people, not just Democrats. This is why I had such a hard time making a decision about who to vote for. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
You really do care about the ditch diggers, don't you. - Sparky
Don't you start. - Akiva Moskovitz
MiniMage, I'm not one of those Republicans and I don't know many people (Republicans) who thing that. My point is that you can't make these generalizations. That's why I don't do it about Democrats either. Or at least I really try not to. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
i'll point out that, according to some, you're also an intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and responsible individual. don't let the haters get to ya. - MikeAmundsen
I think the concept of "generalizations" was founded by a politician - Kyle Lacy
Try conservatism and dump republicanism. Just saying. :) - Mattb4rd
Thanks AJ and Sparky. You've really brightened my day. :-/ I see that on ff I best not have an opinion or voice a comment that is unpopular. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
@J: No, that's not my point. My point is everyone gets hit by generalizations. There are nasty people and they come in all party affiliations but there also good folks on both sides too. - AJ Kohn
I am Matt, but in KS if I want to vote in primaries, I have to declare. So... - JMakesAwesomeSauce
I was a Republican until I realized the pointlessness of party politics. I just can't bring myself to support a whole party platform anymore when I don't agree with it. I agree with some from one side and some from the other. - Shawn Farner
That was my point as well AJ. Using a bit of irony here today. And thanks Mike! I truly don't most of the time. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
But you don't have to fully identify as a Republican if you aren't happy with the party. (I think the primary system is crazy after working the polls on two primaries.) I often don't vote for offices if I am unhappy with the candidates. Living in CA this means I don't vote for Feinstein and I usually don't vote for Pres. I support democracy, which is why I'm a poll worker. I just hate the parties we have. - kε̄ndRæk
Shawn, I really with we could get rid of the two party system. I don't generally vote a straight party ticket. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
J, I don't agree with all of the Democratic Party platforms. I hate that it can be an all or nothing proposition. - Michelle Martinez
@Michelle, Yes. I know. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
Party politics is full of gross generalizations and many people on both sides who are too lazy or stupid to actually think past these generalizations and actually look at the issues. I keep saying and will keep saying that I don't believe anything will get better until we find a way to overcome the hold the two parties have on US politics. We need a viable independent or small party candidate to run and win so people won't continue to say a vote for someone outside a major party is a "wasted vote" I say a vote for the lesser of two evils is a wasted vote. That's the extent of the politics I am willing to discuss today. - Alan Simpson
Have to correct myself. Even Democrats and Independents who don't care if retired farmers or three year-old kids get food or health care would be on my evil list. - MiniMage LightBlueRanger
@J: I didn't know you are (or had to declare, at least) a Republican. I am glad to know you. I have been feeling freaked out by the examples of extreme behavior of McCain supporters, so it is nice to see a Republican who is not this way. I'm a Democrat, but I am trying not to have blinders on, so I know Obama isn't perfect, either. If I post something "too Democrat", please call me on it! - Cheryl Jones
Yes, we're one of those states. It's rather annoying because I'd really prefer not to declare. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
And what do you think the media is going to show? People like me who are relatively boring because we're trying to learn about the issues and make an intelligent, informed choice or a bunch of loons calling for blood. Television is about ratings and money. (Did I just make a generalization there. Whoops! :-P) - JMakesAwesomeSauce
Yep. I get really frustrated at the way Mo handles these things. Good thread topic. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
@J: Sorry, yes. I knew after I posted my comment that I didn't word it properly. I was just trying to say that I've been looking online trying to find Republicans who are willing to have calm, rational discussions, and I haven't seen many examples yet. Like on FF, it seemed like many of the Republican responses to political threads ding Obama but aren't specific in why they don't like him, just that he seems like an idiot or whatever in comparison to McCain. - Cheryl Jones
I was wanting to hear something specific/substantial from Republicans about their Obama complaints beyond the generalizations about Democrats. Forgive my simplistic example of the iPhone. A lot of people who don't like the iPhone cite the many issues it has, because the people having these issues are very vocal about them. But those who actually like their iPhones and have no problems are not constantly going online saying, "My iPhone is great, I have no issues with it!", so the data is skewed. - Cheryl Jones
@Cheryl, I've tried to join these discussions only to be (in not so many words) basically called an idiot for disagreeing with the Obama Mania. So, I decided to back away and stay out of the political discussions as much as possible. I'm hiding things all over the place these days because my personal experience has been negative. While most people are respectful, there are always one or two who aren't. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
So it is with both parties. The extreme left and right get most airtime because they are most controversial, but there are tons of moderates who are rational people trying to navigate their way between the two candidates. Sorry for my generalization or whatever. I guess it doesn't help my bias that my in-laws are very conservative and are very hard to talk to about this stuff, so the hubby and I don't even broach the subject. - Cheryl Jones
Hmmm. I still don't think I've explained myself well... I'll stop now. :( - Cheryl Jones
No need to stop Cheryl. I understand what you are saying. Most Americans probably do fall somewhere in the middle of all this with different views on different things. Politics are likely always going to be hard for people to discuss because what happens in Washington and our state capitals can have real effects. This is why I'm so discouraged these days. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
Since I started this, I'll share some of my views and my concerns. The economic issues - neither candidate has presented a clear, concise plan for getting us out the mess we are in. Both voted for the bail-out (which I think was too hasty and doesn't address the real issues). What about less government spending in general? When do we cut the excesses? I want someone with a sound fiscal plan. - JMakesAwesomeSauce
+1 Brian - anna awesomesauce
The sad/funny part about this (politics, etc.) is the extreme positions often more often resemble each other than contrast. - AaronTheLibrarian
Oh and yes, the financial "bailout" was actually just more "takin' care of mah peeps" than a real "rescue". Any "real" or "classic" Republican should be [going postal / grand mal Tourettes] with the arrant fiscal irresponsibility displayed by the "bailout". - AaronTheLibrarian
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"The University of Missouri will welcome a sellout crowd of over 68,300 fans to Saturday’s football game against Oklahoma State. Kickoff for the 3rd-ranked Tigers’ game is set for 7:01 p.m. and the game is being televised live on ESPN2." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
Go Tigers! - JMakesAwesomeSauce
Roar! :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
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Gas down almost 6 cents, nearing $3
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It is all readt below $3/g here in StL. - Mathew A. Koeneker
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The Art of Manliness Man Cookbook | The Art of Manliness
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"Back in August, we announced an Art of Manliness group writing project for the Art of Manliness Man Cookbook. The response from you all was phenomenal. We received over 120 hearty man recipes spanning 148 pages." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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How d’ya like these apples? | stlbites.com - st. louis food blog of bill burge
How d’ya like these apples? | stlbites.com - st. louis food blog of bill burge
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"Last year, with the weather being not exactly ideal for Missouri farmers, there were several crops that either never made it to market, or never made it at the level of quality the growers would have hoped for. For Centennial Farms that meant that while some cider and apple butter was made, there weren’t a lot of marketable apples to be had, and the few that did make it were particularly small. However this year things are going different, and it’s not just the quality or quantity of the apples that’ll get your attention, but instead the number of varieties—21 in all. No matter what your apple tastes are they’ve almost certainly got something you’ll be interested in buying. In order of ripening…Gala, Honeycrisp, Ruby Jon, Ozark Gold, Jonathan, Jonagold, Cortland, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Empire, Sun Crisp, Braeburn, Blushing Golden, Mutsu, Fuji, Staymared, Winesap, Gold Rush, York, Arkansas Black, Granny Smith." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Al Dente: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bacon Banana Tart
Al Dente: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bacon Banana Tart
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"No, I didn't just randomly type delicious words into the title. This ridiculously amazing-looking dish was created by the owners of The Bleeding Heart Bakery in Chicago, IL." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Dynamo Donuts - David Lebovitz
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"Donuts! Now there's a new concept. Actually there's nothing new about donuts, and places like Krispy Kreme have come, and (almost) gone. But tucked away in a sunny corner of 24th Street in the Mission is the Dynamo Donut & Coffee shop." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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New Video! Friggin Custies, What are they Thinking? If you have ever Guided a Raft, - Mountain Buzz
New Video! Friggin Custies, What are they Thinking? If you have ever Guided a Raft, - Mountain Buzz
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"A comical behind the scenes look of typical Customers (AKA Custies, Gaper, Goobers and Mers) in the Rafting industry." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Grand Canyon opens Two Lotteries on 10-09-08 RRS announced only - Mountain Buzz
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"Hi All, the folks at Grand Canyon National Park opened up some cancelation lottery dates yesterday. Instead of sending out an e-mail alert as was the case in all earlier lotteries, this announcement went out by RSS feed ONLY. Here's the beta: TWO follow-up lotteries are currently open. Follow-up lotteries are held as needed throughout the year to reassign cancelled and/or left-over river launch dates." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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The Dash Point Pirate: Lake Union Houseboats, Seattle
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"Lake Union Houseboats, Seattle" - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Teach for America CEO speaks - News
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"Wendy Kopp, founder and CEO of Teach for America, spoke to students and community members in McAlister Auditorium Tuesday night. TFA is an 18-year-old organization that trains recent college graduates to be teachers and places them in some of the country's lowest-scoring school districts for two years." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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"BEASTIE BOYS & FRIENDS ANNOUNCE SWING STATE VOTER AWARENESS TOUR Selected Dates in Battleground States Beastie Boys Beastie Boys have confirmed selected dates through the crucial swing states of the upcoming election. Joining the band in various markets will be Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Crosby and Nash, Santogold, Tenacious D, and special guests, as well as representatives from the Rock The Vote, who will be on hand to distribute information on local polling sites, including early voting locations where available." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Eric McFadden | 10.03.08 | S.F. on JamBase
Eric McFadden | 10.03.08 | S.F. on JamBase
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"They came on like a whiff of sandalwood oil on warm skin – an olfactory kinda come-on that lifted me like a cartoon scent, my toes dangling a few centimeters from the ground as the muscles in my face contracted into a smile that didn't let up until Eric McFadden and his once-in-a-while sparring partners Faraway Family - McFadden (guitar, vocals), bassist-singer Ed Ivey (Brass Monkey Brass Band), keyboardist-singer Chip Roland (Zero) and drummer Kevin Carnes (Broun Fellinis) – let up well past midnight. This cover tune heavy, groove fixated unit is like a comely silhouette in low club light, all inviting curves and strong lines in jeans and a t-shirt, filling in everything nicely without any fancy pants fuss. More basically, these are four motherfuckers that can play their asses off and they rejoice in jamming together." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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Daily Express | Showbiz :: Whitaker lands Armstrong role
Daily Express | Showbiz :: Whitaker lands Armstrong role
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"The actor will play the legendary jazz musician in the upcoming movie and will also direct the picture. He says, "Armstrong left a monumental mark on our lives and our culture." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet
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The Inquisitr welcomes Steven Hodson to the writing team
Wednesday at 5:14 pm - Link
Duncan, great news! The cranky old Canadian will be a great fit for the Inquisitr.com - Mike Fruchter
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Mike, I think so. Steve plays to our strengths, and adds something unique to the mix as well + I'm looking forward to the first time I can disagree with him in the comments ;-) - Duncan Riley
Congratulations, Duncan and Steven. Should be fun to watch. - Louis Gray
brilliant news - looking forward! - Zee from WeDoCreative
Excellent! Members of the Commonwealth uniting for brilliance. - Abby Martin
Congrats Steve! - Justin Korn
Perfect match!! - Erhan "peanut" Erdogan
WOW COOLIO!!! - jeneane hussein sessum
thanks everyone ... I'm really looking forward to working with Duncan and the Inquisitr team .. fun times ahead - Steven Hodson
Very very awesome! Congrats Steven! - Phil Glockner
Congratulations Steven! You write great stuff... - Mitchell Tsai
AWESOME! - Charlie Anzman
Good Choice! - chartreuse
some interesting times coming up ahead.. great ! - Atul Karmarkar
Cranky old fart FTW! woo hoo! Congrats to both Steven and Duncan!! - Susan Beebe
It's gonna be Legen... wait for it.. Dary! - Dobromir Hadzhiev
yay, Steven! - Sarah Perez
Terrific. Congrats! - Thomas Hawk
Global crankiness FTW! - Elliott Ng
OH yes! Congratulations, Steven! (and Duncan) - Mona N.
Cool - I had missed this. Congrats Steven, nice addition Duncan! - Hutch Carpenter
Congrats Steve! - Mathew A. Koeneker
congrats Steve and Duncan! - Jeremy Toeman
Congratulations to both! - Pete Gilbert
Congrats and cheers to Steven - Dave Hussein Martin
congrats! well deserved. - Tim Hoeck
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“So ... what's your favorite font?”
So ... what's your favorite font?
So ... what's your favorite font?
So ... what's your favorite font?
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Here are three of my favorites. What are yours? - Chris Baskind
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Oooh...I like Calendula... - JA Castillo
I like these but also Verdana - boring I know but effective. - AJ Kohn
Where did these samples come from? Anything from Hoefler and Frere-Jones is nice. I'm fond of Requiem http://www.typography.com/font... - Jason Wehmhoener
I also have a thing for dingbats, marker fonts, grunge fonts and other free nastiness. - Jason Wehmhoener
Yep...free fonts are awesome... - JA Castillo
I love handwriting fonts. Graphic fonts are fun too. For everyday stuff it is either Tahoma or Trebuchet. - Yolanda
These samples are from Wikipedia. A free favorite: Vera Sans. - Chris Baskind
Weiss is my favorite typeface. The roman and italic especially. - Carmen
I'm partial to Arial Narrow. Not fancy at all. But on the other end, papyrus though it's not for every day use. :D - .·*♥pea♥*·.
One of my favs, Dalliance: http://emigre.com/EF.php?fid=8... - Rick Powell
I'm a big fan of Linotype Birka. I also like Helvetica (I don't care how uncool that makes me). And I have a soft spot for Trajan (thanks Six Feet Under and The West Wing!) even if it's over-used now. - Akiva Moskovitz
Liked for Akiva, who is a big fan of fonts. Font fan. Anyway, my favorite is Georgia. I'm boring. - Rochelle
olive - Faboo Mama
Weiss and Birka look nice, and Trajan is lovely. Serifs++ - Jason Wehmhoener
Helvetica Neue hands down. Love Myriad Pro as well. Hey, so do you! - Shey
easily helvetica. - Zee from WeDoCreative
HELVETICA - Geoff K
Helvetica's an oldie but goodie, but these days I'm digging Cambria and Inconsolata (for text editing/fixed-width font work) - ☺ Cecily ☺
it's not original, but I have been really happy with Cambria for everyday writing - Nathan Rein
Shey: Yes, I use Helvetica Neue instead of Helvetica across the board now. - Chris Baskind
Helvetica, Lucida and San Serif - AJ Batac ♘
Akzidenz-Grotesk - Carlos Ayala
I really dig Myriad Pro and Minion Pro. - Richard Crocker
helvetica and franklin gothic - Kyle Lacy
Times New Roman, that's how I roll. - K Welch
Tahoma - cjmart
Courier New. - Brian Daniel Eisenberg
Comic Sans... just kidding - Morton Fox
Helvetica 57 Condensed ... or ... Akzidenz Grotesk - Brandon
Minion is nice. - Paul W. Swansen
I'm so boring, I almost always use Times New Roman and Verdana. - Pete Delucchi
I wish I was the kind of person that had favorite font. - todd
Todd: Take your pick. :-) - Chris Baskind
Arial is the font I always use, though most of my work is Excel reporting so want something very basic. I like the 3rd sample btw. - Kol Tregaskes
You're all just saying text or book fonts. There are some really beautiful, well-made fonts out there that serve other purposes. - Rick Powell
for online writing and reading I like Arial--but hate Time New Roman. Those serifs just don't work online. - Kelly W.
Rick--I listed a text/book font because I write text and read books. - K Welch
Garamond and Arial Narrow. - Steven "The One" Perez
@K Welch. Well, I do, too. I also have designed books. But I was wondering if anyone liked any fonts outside of traditional text/book fonts that they recommended. I mean, uh, Helvetica is going to surprise anyone here? - Rick Powell
Yikes. Don't get me started. I like to customize my fonts and stationary. - Mathew A. Koeneker
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Lindsey Smith posted a message
“I really love my internet friends. I learn so much from all of you guys and you've been some of the best people I've ever met. Keep up the love, spread it around, and have a smile on the house ;)”
Wednesday at 7:45 am - Link
I just wanted to repeat my FB status here. - Lindsey Smith
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Yay! - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)
don't encourage some of us lindsey - Cee Bee
Totally agree with your sentiments. I'm going to put your smile in a safe place till I really need it. - Toby Graham
One of the nicest things I've read in two days. FF is THE community :) - Charlie Anzman
Thanks for making me smile, Lindsey. I was starting to feel growly today but no more :-) - Sally Church
Aw, this makes me want to stay on ff and not be productive today. :) - Carmen
I agree Lindsey. The knowledge I have absorbed since joining FriendFeed and finding the appropriate friends has been more well-received and useful than 13 previous years of surfing. - JodyUnwired
I like all you guys to, thanks to friendfeed I have made some internet friends. Hey its better than my actual social life. - orionstarr
FriendFeed has some excellent people on here and enjoy reading all your shares and comments. It's the first site where I've really truly joined in with. Long may it last! - Kol Tregaskes
flattery will get you everywhere... - Live4Soccer
@carmen MULIT-TASK LOL - orionstarr
Back atcha! PEW PEW PEW *wink* - Josh Haley
Kol, totally agree with the joining in. - Toby Graham
That's sweet, Lindsey! And I agree. There's a great group of people here. - Lindsay Donaghe
I agree...except for that Geoff Schultz guy...I don't like him. ;p - Alex IHateMondays Scoble
Geoff Schultz is awesomesauce 4srsly. - Not Not Geoff Schultz
See what I mean? Geoff stole my awesomesauce! - Alex IHateMondays Scoble
What do I win if I cop to owning for-serious.com? Anything? No? Bummer. - .·*♥pea♥*·.
lol Pea - Not Not Geoff Schultz
I say it all the time. Just figured it was fitting to own it. Haven't done jack with it though. Damn godaddy for being so cheap. - .·*♥pea♥*·.
+++ - Marco (aureliusmaximus)
I'm still crap friend stuff, whether irl or online. I like the connections, but I never think I'm doing it right :) - Vicky Pearce
Oh and I'm killing more threads than Vermox presently... - Vicky Pearce
So sweet Lindsey! Vicky - allow me :) - chet
i don't care what everyone else says, josh haley is an ok guy - Cee Bee
anyone who loves internet friends and is a FOAF recommendation from Rob Diana is a friend of mine - Sarah Perez
High five, Lindsey! - Hao Chen
High five! - anna awesomesauce
w00t! pew pew pew and awesomesauce all around. Yeah Alex , you gotta watch that Geoff. He's tricky always stealin the good stuff - Lindsey Smith
we love you too, Lindsey. Everything is going to be fine, sweetie. - Pete Delucchi
ditto! :) - Susan Beebe
I concur; this is the community. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
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Chris Baskind posted a message
“Friendfeed becomes less fun for me each time someone posts about what is and is not appropriate here. Don't lecture about what you want to read on FF: that's not my responsibility. It's yours. Filter, unfollow, or leave.”
Wednesday at 6:21 am - Link
I agree. It is very personal. - Roberto Bonini
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Truer words have never been spoken. People join socnets, then proceed to tell people in the "social" realm how to behave. Control issues abound. I guess if people put things up that distract from the face time of the important folks, The important folks get nervous. - Eban Crawford
Well said. - Soulhuntre via twhirl
can't stand the crying. agreed - Cee Bee
Personally, I think the people who constantly bitch about it look like idiots. Learn how to use FF and adapt it to your personal needs or just say buh bye. When the noise from my TV or radio becomes bothersome, I turn it off. - Trish R
Please hold while this thread vanishes in a puff of logic! - Daniel J. Pritchett
Whoops -- a bit of a paradox here. :) Think about it. - Sean McBride
The only time something bugs me is when I bring up FF at work and there's a giant very, very NSFW photo on the main feed. :/ Other than that, I'm loving that hide button! - Rochelle
I openly use FF at work!! I agree one must not shift the responsibility of one's choices on FF. Well put, Chris. - Hayk
Rochelle, I agree, the pictures are sometimes a shocker when it pops up and I'm not expecting it. - Trish R
You get it, Daniel J. Pritchett. :) If this thread doesn't peg your illogic meter, nothing will. :) - Sean McBride
post to FriendFeed Feedback room asking for a way to option linked photos as NSFW? I;m not sure how that would work with imported Flickr pics, but it would help with uploaded photos.. just an idea (That way you could set in your personal options to to display NSFW photos from 8-5 or something like that) - JasonTFleming™
I agree with the sentiment expressed in the OP, I just found this whole thing funny. - Daniel J. Pritchett
Well said Chris!! - Kol Tregaskes
i'm beginning to think the people whining about "noise" or what's appropriate, are just mad when their oh-so-clever post doesn't get comments. - Faboo Mama
on that note faboo, everyone check out my feed: http://friendfeed.com/ultrasur... - Cee Bee
Some people love to hear themselves talk. *blah blah blah* :P - Molly, the Vampy Vampire
power to the people! - Dobromir Hadzhiev
this++ - Rah™
++++Daniel & Sean, someone complaining about ppl complaining ;) - and yet I still agree with Chris.. logic schmogic :) - Kim via NoiseRiver
oh, totally. noise is a relative term. - Sarah Perez
AMEN! - Mavericks of A-sauce!
+1 @chris... although, when you think of it, your comment about hating comments that lament what constitutes an 'appropriate post' is effectively just the same thing, no? you're post is just bitching about people bitching about posts...but it's still, er, bitching... but not bitchin', which is cool, dude! lolz - .LAG
well said, Chris. - Carmen
You realize the last guy to post about Noise follows 3,500 people? That whole bit kinda baffles me. - Marko Bon
I'm not apologizing for the irony underlying my post, even if it seems to have irritated a couple of folks. ;-) - Chris Baskind
here here. - Chieze Okoye
Get off my lawn! - Alex IHateMondays Scoble
I'm writing a Letter! - John Worthington
Are you sure this is the place to complain about FriendFeed? ;) - Soulhuntre via twhirl
lolz! i'm with you @chris: people should just learn how to use the filtering tools. that being said, FF could improve said tools vastly, methinks. we can hope. - .LAG
Excellent post Chris. Sweet, to the point, and my thoughts exactly. That being said, I hope you can agree that there is a bit of a learning curve with getting the tools of Friendfeed here to work for you instead of against you. I enjoy the hell out of this service, but I've read dozens of blog posts from people that know what the hell they're doing and have given tips on how to make this service manageable and more fun. You have to make the experience here work for you. - Pete Delucchi
right on Chris! FF is like TV - change the channel if you don't like what YOU are watching - Susan Beebe
Hear. Hear. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
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