Off-topic but OurChart related. From www.l-word.com, Jennifer Beals talks about the demise of OC:
..The L Word fans are completely different than other fans that I’ve encountered. It feels much more like a community and, even though there’s bickering and things that I’m aware of, mostly through Ilene who will tell me certain things,...So in that way it’s changed and I think part of it came from my involvement with OurChart because originally, when Ilene came to me and said, you know, I really want you to be part of it, I said, “What do I have to offer? I’m not gay, I hardly ever go on-line and deeply suspicious of the Internet. You know, I’d really don’t know what I have to offer you.” And she said, “Well, you like an honorary member of the community.” And I said, “Well, if it helps you then yes. I’ll see what I can figure out to do.” But then I realize that it’s like an instant community and you can talk about certain things that matter to you and what matters to other people. That was kind of a revelation and the fans were obviously very much part of that and I was very disappointed at the way that ended and how it ended so abruptly, kind of. I guess that’s just the way it happens, I guess that’s just the nature of that beast.
Thanks for the info, PK. It's funny because this is how I kind of assumed JB thought all along--most REAL actresses (as opposed to starlets) don't spend their time on the interwebs, and are deeply mistrustful of it. Their lives are already so overexposed...and they simply don't have time--especially if they're trying to juggle career AND family.
"most REAL actresses (as opposed to starlets) don't spend their time on the interwebs, and are deeply mistrustful of it."
I know at least one amazingly talented actress, deserving of a Tony award for her role as Elfaba in "Wicked", who interacts with her fans on Facebook every day....Donna Vivino. Also many other talented actors are very active on Twitter.
I don't know if whether or not they are a REAL actress has anything to do with it. It might, but I think it just depends on the person, and it can also be a generational thing. My sister hates the internet, Facebook and Twitter as well. She calls them silly "fads." She's in her 50's and is very academic so she doens't see any point in it. Maybe JB is like that as well. I totally agree on the juggling kids and job thing and having no time.
I think it's probably generational then--not sure how old Donna Vivino is, but JB didn't grow up on the internet, you know? So I should qualify it and say 'most real actresses 40 and over...'
OMG, 5 minutes into the new series of American Idol and already had to run out of the room from cringe overload...... and that was just from Victoria Beckham!!!
But, you know that annoying back glass sticker of the little boy urinating on different things? Well, the other day I was going down the interstate and a dude passes me in a big jacked up rig with that little boy sticker on his back glass. Except this time he was just urinating on the ground. You know, I hollered out loud, "Dude, get a cause!" I was actually ticked 'cause this dude wouldn't commit to something to wet on!
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That one reminds me of
Talk Nerdy to Me: Julia
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Kelly
They that can give up essential Liberty
to obtain a little temporary Safety,
deserve neither: Skate
I'm not feeling myself today.
May I feel you? : Cage
Happiness is being a Park Ranger : Moon
"Park Rangers" - is that what
"Park Rangers" - is that what we should call our bloggsters and chiefs?
No intel inside
Comes with a picture of Georgie boy.
Also, Where have all the hippies gone? and Love your Mother with a picture of the Earth.
Question for Rusty
Rusty, is there a bumper sticker for "Rocks, Lizards, Spock"? Or a
tee shirt.
Still searching for the right brainy quote.
yeppers
Ask and you shall receive:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/unisex/generic/b597/
"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna
Want!
Want!
January 20, 2009: The End of
January 20, 2009: The End of An Error
Off-topic but OurChart
Off-topic but OurChart related. From www.l-word.com, Jennifer Beals talks about the demise of OC:
..The L Word fans are completely different than other fans that I’ve encountered. It feels much more like a community and, even though there’s bickering and things that I’m aware of, mostly through Ilene who will tell me certain things,...So in that way it’s changed and I think part of it came from my involvement with OurChart because originally, when Ilene came to me and said, you know, I really want you to be part of it, I said, “What do I have to offer? I’m not gay, I hardly ever go on-line and deeply suspicious of the Internet. You know, I’d really don’t know what I have to offer you.” And she said, “Well, you like an honorary member of the community.” And I said, “Well, if it helps you then yes. I’ll see what I can figure out to do.” But then I realize that it’s like an instant community and you can talk about certain things that matter to you and what matters to other people. That was kind of a revelation and the fans were obviously very much part of that and I was very disappointed at the way that ended and how it ended so abruptly, kind of. I guess that’s just the way it happens, I guess that’s just the nature of that beast.
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Did 1/2 of TiBette call IC the antichrist?
I guess that’s just the nature of that beast
"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna
Haha. :)
Haha. :)
*edit* my smiley didn't work.
"Fight Prime Time. Read a Book"
Ah-ha!
Thanks for the info, PK. It's funny because this is how I kind of assumed JB thought all along--most REAL actresses (as opposed to starlets) don't spend their time on the interwebs, and are deeply mistrustful of it. Their lives are already so overexposed...and they simply don't have time--especially if they're trying to juggle career AND family.
Hi Mystics! "most REAL
Hi Mystics!
"most REAL actresses (as opposed to starlets) don't spend their time on the interwebs, and are deeply mistrustful of it."
I know at least one amazingly talented actress, deserving of a Tony award for her role as Elfaba in "Wicked", who interacts with her fans on Facebook every day....Donna Vivino. Also many other talented actors are very active on Twitter.
I don't know if whether or not they are a REAL actress has anything to do with it. It might, but I think it just depends on the person, and it can also be a generational thing. My sister hates the internet, Facebook and Twitter as well. She calls them silly "fads." She's in her 50's and is very academic so she doens't see any point in it. Maybe JB is like that as well. I totally agree on the juggling kids and job thing and having no time.
"Fight Prime Time. Read a Book"
I think it's probably
I think it's probably generational then--not sure how old Donna Vivino is, but JB didn't grow up on the internet, you know? So I should qualify it and say 'most real actresses 40 and over...'
Off topic
OMG, 5 minutes into the new series of American Idol and already had to run out of the room from cringe overload...... and that was just from Victoria Beckham!!!
Didn't need to see
2 mature women drooling over little boys.
Last year: Librarians against
Last year:
Librarians against Palin
All-time fave:
My karma ran over your dogma
"Fight Prime Time. Read a Book"
I have a couple....
'D'oh!'
'Nice truck, Sorry about your penis'
'Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts her cakehole'
'Sex Toys Rock'
Ok.... the last one I have never seen on a car....
Lake
You should get that last one
You should get that last one printed up and stick it on Tex' Jeep!
How about this one:
I still miss my ex but my aim is improving.
Not on my Jeep...
gotta put something tougher than that. I mean, come on, I've got an ARB Bull Bumper on my Jeep!
Twitter Time @kdhales
1972
An oldie but goodie:
Don't change dicks in the middle of a screw
Vote for Nixon in '72
"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna
Republicans for Voldemort.
Republicans for Voldemort.
Bush
My all time favorite - and proud to display it....
The Only Bush I Trust Is My Own
Can't ever remember them!
But, you know that annoying back glass sticker of the little boy urinating on different things? Well, the other day I was going down the interstate and a dude passes me in a big jacked up rig with that little boy sticker on his back glass. Except this time he was just urinating on the ground. You know, I hollered out loud, "Dude, get a cause!" I was actually ticked 'cause this dude wouldn't commit to something to wet on!
Twitter Time @kdhales
From the 2000 Election Campaign cycle...
Lesbians Against Bush
Would those be
bush whackers?
Please delete
[EDIT] Deleted due to being seen as a "conflictual discussion of personal issues."
Tee hee! I guess somebody
Tee hee! I guess somebody didn't think that one through first.
Please delete
[EDIT] Deleted due to being seen as a "conflictual discussion of personal issues."