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    don't know if it is precisely on topic, but it's something I have to say

    mine, as the Mouse said, is a long and sad Tail.

    When I first came to DT.net, I had no idea I would stay there forever, so I signed up, as I usually do, automatically, under my real name.

    Jean, that is.

    Very soon I realized that it was a big mistake. Everybody, quite oblivious of the fact that there are French names, too, took me for a lady in disguise, a damsel in distress... it was rather annoying... so someone advised me to PM an admin and ask for a name change.

    So I did. In a couple of days I got a reply, saying that my case was handed over to whoever has the authority to undertake name changes.

    Years passed.

    Well, ok, not years - but not days, either.

    In about three or four weeks it dawned upon me that I had acquired some kind of notoriety that would make any name change pointless. I PMed the same admin, thanked that (really very kind and obliging, by the way) person and said no further actions were necessary, or even desirable.

    If you're still with me, here comes the glorious Part Two!

    When I signed up with this site, I was so exhausted, both physically, mentally and emotionally - it was a real hard day's night - and, naturally, I spelled my name with a lowercase j.

    It was a sorry sight. I was at a loss. Then, Fruno said I should contact Matt. I had a strong feeling of deja vu.

    But! Here the similarities ended!

    I don't know if it was with Matt a matter or seconds or minutes - I went to bed immediately I sent the PM - but when I awoke at dawn, the first thing I saw was my name looking as it should, and a friendly PM from Matt!

    Sorry if it didn't exactly fit what this thread is about... but I like this story, and I love this site!

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    Yeah, Matt rocks.

    Glad you're here, Jean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jean View Post
    don't know if it is precisely on topic, but it's something I have to say

    mine, as the Mouse said, is a long and sad Tail.

    When I first came to DT.net, I had no idea I would stay there forever, so I signed up, as I usually do, automatically, under my real name.

    Jean, that is.

    Very soon I realized that it was a big mistake. Everybody, quite oblivious of the fact that there are French names, too, took me for a lady in disguise, a damsel in distress... it was rather annoying... so someone advised me to PM an admin and ask for a name change.

    So I did. In a couple of days I got a reply, saying that my case was handed over to whoever has the authority to undertake name changes.

    Years passed.

    Well, ok, not years - but not days, either.

    In about three or four weeks it dawned upon me that I had acquired some kind of notoriety that would make any name change pointless. I PMed the same admin, thanked that (really very kind and obliging, by the way) person and said no further actions were necessary, or even desirable.

    If you're still with me, here comes the glorious Part Two!

    When I signed up with this site, I was so exhausted, both physically, mentally and emotionally - it was a real hard day's night - and, naturally, I spelled my name with a lowercase j.

    It was a sorry sight. I was at a loss. Then, Fruno said I should contact Matt. I had a strong feeling of deja vu.

    But! Here the similarities ended!

    I don't know if it was with Matt a matter or seconds or minutes - I went to bed immediately I sent the PM - but when I awoke at dawn, the first thing I saw was my name looking as it should, and a friendly PM from Matt!

    Sorry if it didn't exactly fit what this thread is about... but I like this story, and I love this site!
    that was beautiful Jean, it may sound stupid but this kind of appreciation really chokes me up sometimes. I guess its because I love seeing people happy.

    Your story about kind of "falling through the cracks" is very common from what I have seen. Our main goal is to always be here for the members and address their concerns same day if possible.

    The fact that it matters, and you noticed...and so much more. Thank you for this great post.
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    Hey, the Directors are green! Cool.

    Also, I just noticed that if you look at someone's profile, it tells you which thread they're viewing at the moment.
    "...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury

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    Uh oh, I think Matt's cockles are warming!

    *wears shades*

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    I turned off the PM length restriction. It's not really necessary, and it kept annoying me while trying to post longer PMs. Just figured I'd throw that out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron View Post
    I turned off the PM length restriction. It's not really necessary, and it kept annoying me while trying to post longer PMs. Just figured I'd throw that out there.

    Thank you! I get Pms where the length restriction wouldn't have allowed for a response sometimes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron View Post
    I turned off the PM length restriction. It's not really necessary, and it kept annoying me while trying to post longer PMs. Just figured I'd throw that out there.
    thanks! that 5000 character thing was really annoying.

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    I love those roses


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    How could anyone not love 'em?
    The Awesomest fled across the desert and The Awesomer followed.

    If you rescue me
    I’ll be your friend forever


    I wish that I could write fiction, but that seems almost an impossibility. -howard phillips lovecraft (1915)



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    ah, but I have a thing about smileys... I actually like people using them, but never got used to using them myself

    I think I will make an exception for those roses


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    I just noticed the "if you hover over a thread title, it'll show a bit of the first post" thing. Sweeeeet.
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    ... and you can go to the the original version of a quoted post right from where it is quoted. I saw it in other sites, but it never ceases to amaze.

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    If you've added someone to your buddy list, a little plus sign will show up next to their name in the Online List. I dig that.
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    Pretty cool! I refuse to add anyone to a buddy list though. I love all of you.
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    If you rescue me
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    is that what the plus sign is? thought the board was sending me secret messages.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brice View Post
    Pretty cool! I refuse to add anyone to a buddy list though. I love all of you.
    Ah, come on, Brice. Won't you be my buddy? You always said you love me best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Brice View Post
    Pretty cool! I refuse to add anyone to a buddy list though. I love all of you.
    Ah, come on, Brice. Won't you be my buddy? You always said you love me best.

    Oh, allright Patrick!
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    I tried to 'enable my multi' but thought it was referring to something else
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    since i dont get online everyday I am LOVING this...
    The threads below have not been updated since your last visit but still contain unread posts.
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    New Posts feature works as it really should. At TDT.net, it only shows new posts (= the ones you haven't read) once, and if you click it again, it's only the posts that appeared since your last click. And here I can click on New Posts till I am blue in the face - it will bring the same results till I finally get around to actually reading them. It is very important if you really want to follow new posts.

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    bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I don't know if I just saw what I thought I saw. When my post count hit 69, my title was "Michael Jackson."


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    Is it just me, or is the link that's supposed to be in the banner on all other pages broken??
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    It's not just you. I noticed that about 15 mintues ago too.

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