Now, how much is your MS volume
Nov 18, 2015, 11:56 am
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Another thing:
Back in the day, only some people did this. Few msd. Few even accepted, let alone did mos. and far less ppl were on ft or other forums talking about this and yeah, only those who were actually into it and coming up w original concepts were even reading and posting. So it was far safer to do so.
Also, going back even further, forums and chat rooms were usually only techies or geeks who knew and did the exact things the forum was about. Back in those days--like aol chats of the 90s etc, you only were in there if you had something to add.
And in those times, yah sure, the idea of posting something to share it in thinking that others would do the same for you did exist and did work. Because everyone in there was kinda like you and they all got it.
When ms lived in those arenas it lasted.
But today, sharing is failing. Its only helping those few entities who make money to post and share stuff. Maybe no one owns an idea but then, no one should profit from it the way those blogs do. And even this site.
But since they do and since they exist, the only way to solve the problem is to stop sharing in public
My ms has cut by 1/5. I still hit the old haunts and do volume but everything earns less and requires more steps and costs to make it work nicely. Redemption can be doable but can also be horrid. Cb can work but its not what it was
I wish i could go back and sequestor the jury lol
Back in the day, only some people did this. Few msd. Few even accepted, let alone did mos. and far less ppl were on ft or other forums talking about this and yeah, only those who were actually into it and coming up w original concepts were even reading and posting. So it was far safer to do so.
Also, going back even further, forums and chat rooms were usually only techies or geeks who knew and did the exact things the forum was about. Back in those days--like aol chats of the 90s etc, you only were in there if you had something to add.
And in those times, yah sure, the idea of posting something to share it in thinking that others would do the same for you did exist and did work. Because everyone in there was kinda like you and they all got it.
When ms lived in those arenas it lasted.
But today, sharing is failing. Its only helping those few entities who make money to post and share stuff. Maybe no one owns an idea but then, no one should profit from it the way those blogs do. And even this site.
But since they do and since they exist, the only way to solve the problem is to stop sharing in public
My ms has cut by 1/5. I still hit the old haunts and do volume but everything earns less and requires more steps and costs to make it work nicely. Redemption can be doable but can also be horrid. Cb can work but its not what it was
I wish i could go back and sequestor the jury lol
Nov 18, 2015, 11:58 am
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To Marathon Man, I won't quote your post because the thread would probably get unwieldy. I will, however, say that that's not what I was questioning. I was specifically asking about macrophage's position which, as initially described, was completely untenable.
You have introduced a completely different methodology which I haven't addressed (and decline to do so here because it's a bit off topic). It's both unfair and nonsensical to expect me to have already addressed your points when I could not have possibly known about them.
You have introduced a completely different methodology which I haven't addressed (and decline to do so here because it's a bit off topic). It's both unfair and nonsensical to expect me to have already addressed your points when I could not have possibly known about them.
My rant only has to do with all this cuz i am showing why ms is in decline
Nov 18, 2015, 4:20 pm
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Well i could come back with:
Well if you dont know then thats why you aint in one. But i wont
Its like this:
Say i am in a museum looking at great art. And you are there doing the same. And each week we are there and finally notice each other. We then chat about it. Two people. Together maybe at some cafe down the street. About art and our unique views. Maybe even things we think others just do not see.
Then you tell me how your cousin from another city is like us. And later my buddy from college also shows the same interest. And so now theres four of us. We each bring something new to the table thereby showing the others we got it and can think on our own too.
Maybe it gets to about eight ppl.
And you are also a member of say three other eight people groups all sep from one another.
Each person is creative and proactive and can think for themselves and is not lazy or overly reliant on others. Each person can bring sonething new to the table. A different idea or concept ot perspective. All of you can draw too and have good skills.
And so on.
That is how. That is the only way unique ideas live in ms
Now in fine art we want the world to see it in museums for all.
But ms is like counting cards in a casino. Not illegal but NOT something to ever be made public or shared w people who dont know how to treat the practice w kid gloves. Ms is like an engine being tinkered with like as though you are the wizard of oz. not just anybody can work it! And they shouldnt
But they all have been invited to the party and now look at the state of things
I could go on but no
Well if you dont know then thats why you aint in one. But i wont
Its like this:
Say i am in a museum looking at great art. And you are there doing the same. And each week we are there and finally notice each other. We then chat about it. Two people. Together maybe at some cafe down the street. About art and our unique views. Maybe even things we think others just do not see.
Then you tell me how your cousin from another city is like us. And later my buddy from college also shows the same interest. And so now theres four of us. We each bring something new to the table thereby showing the others we got it and can think on our own too.
Maybe it gets to about eight ppl.
And you are also a member of say three other eight people groups all sep from one another.
Each person is creative and proactive and can think for themselves and is not lazy or overly reliant on others. Each person can bring sonething new to the table. A different idea or concept ot perspective. All of you can draw too and have good skills.
And so on.
That is how. That is the only way unique ideas live in ms
Now in fine art we want the world to see it in museums for all.
But ms is like counting cards in a casino. Not illegal but NOT something to ever be made public or shared w people who dont know how to treat the practice w kid gloves. Ms is like an engine being tinkered with like as though you are the wizard of oz. not just anybody can work it! And they shouldnt
But they all have been invited to the party and now look at the state of things
I could go on but no
Nov 18, 2015, 8:50 pm
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I've slowed down because with the impending AA and Aeroplan devaluations, as well as the SPG/Marriott merger I want to seriously evaluate what I already have to work with and what I want to do in the next 6 months travel booking wise.
Nov 18, 2015, 11:31 pm
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