While certain segments of Hatrack have begun to doubt the very existence of the famed writer, Orson Scott Card himself posted to ask for help. This unexpected event caused a flurry of activity on the Discussions About Orson Scott Card side of the board. Many jatraqueros rushed to aide the author, jumping past others who had swooned in the presence of his post.
In what could only be described as an editor's nightmare, the debate raged on about the proper use of everything from punctuation to grammar. In a related story, Orson Scott Card makes a typo.
Saxon75 conceded the race for President of the Hatrack Geeks Club to Icarus. It turned out to be a very close race with only a 1 vote difference between the two candidates. Cabinet positions are now being filled although the actual responsibilities of these positions are not yet determined. In fact, the responsibilities of the President are not yet determined either.
Always a pleasent distraction, many jatraqueros have recommended quality literature over the years to each other and in this thread the tradition continues! [ed note: Pay careful attention to the recomendations by Godric, I have on first hand information that they're good ones]
[ April 11, 2003, 05:39 PM: Message edited by: Godric ]
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
I LOVE this idea! Someone with unlimited time should read ALL of hatrack, and summarize what goes on each day with appropriate links. That way I can decide better if it's worth reading, than just going by the externals of the thread, the topic heading and number of posts it has.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Very good idea!
*is jealous that it wasn't me that thought of it first...* Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
::scans post for "Ralphie" content; comes up with bupkiss::
::purses lips and raises eyebrow::
Okay, but tomorrow better be filled with Ralphie Headliner goodness.
[ April 11, 2003, 02:45 AM: Message edited by: Ralphie ]
Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :
This, of course, would be excellent fodder for... a blog!
:-D
Whatever happened to jatraqueros.net? We could put up a blog there and get someone to update it... Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Hehe... I'm glad you liked my idea, but it was just a random one. You don't expect me to do this every day, do you? Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Of course we do, Godric! You're not thinking of slacking off, are you?
(sorry for all the smilies, but it's Friday afternoon and I'm exhausted!)
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Wait a minute... I did something like this a month ago on a thread called In The News and I can't remember anybody saying it was a good idea then...
*mumble grumble*
Oh well.. hehehe
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Back then, T_Smith, the idea was yours.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Oh shut up and go eat Jello... theres a headline for you!
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Ouch! T, pay no attention to Caleb, he's just jealous. You'd be more than welocome to take over as the true originator and writer of Hatrack Headlines (I like that, it has a certain ring to it). Just be sure to mention Ralphie every so often to keep her pacified.
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
Ralphie. Headliner. Goodness.
You have to keep your resident primaddona happy, people. Otherwise she turns on you.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
TODAY ON HATRACK
APRIL 11th, 2003
Apparently nothing happened.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Nah.. thats alright. Im just saying that I can't believe that its a good idea now and no one said a thing when I did it.
*sigh*
Such is the life of the T. I wonder if Pablo Picasso was a paranoid overlooked comic genius...
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
T, I'm not sure how, but I think it's a commonly accepted hatrack practice to tease you. Don't think that I'm able to resist this same temptation. Posted by ^Saudade^ (Member # 175) on :
Caleb, no worries. Im beginning to think that picking on me is a natural thing. *sigh* I wish hatrack would get another "younger brother" soon.
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
After a bitter debate between T_Smith and Godric about the origins of the idea behind a headlines thread, Today at Hatrack changes it's name to Hatrack Headlines!
It all started out innocently enough with a greeting from newbie strawberrygirl -- until Slash the Berzerker decided to eat her. Hatrack regulars are used to this bizarre custom by the resident komodo dragon, but this time things got out of hand when, instead of being submisively swallowed, strawberrygirl threatens to beat up Slash! One witness, mackillian commented, "Oh, I like her."
Who is this strange figure who is obsessed with world domination and (non)spanking? We want to hear from you, our readers, about your views on this controversial figure. Send all replies to s_the_b@hotmail.com.
For more headlines, please visit the Hatrack Forums at http://www.hatrack.com.
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Ralphie!
*cough-cough*Shameless self-promotion will not be tolerated on this thread! This thread holds to the highest standards of journalistic excellence!*cough-cough*
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
At the Utah Jatraquero Picnic on Saturday, the famed Patrick and his evil henchman, Jon Boy, met in person for the first time. Though Patrick admitted that Jon Boy is hilarious, he neglected to give Jon Boy the five dollars that he owes him for burninating Grobania.
Later, Patrick played on the trampoline with Amka and Vlad's kids. While getting off, he fell flat on the ground. Preliminary reports indicate that Patrick was not injured, though he did receive a standing ovation. Several pictures were taken to capture the event for future generations.
[ April 14, 2003, 01:37 PM: Message edited by: Jon Boy ]
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
lol I like!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
There are so many sobering threads at the top of the list today. Some are heartbreaking and some just wrench our sympathy. They all make us better people, which is why I come to Hatrack.
So, trust me to throw some pure bonafide fluff right in the middle of it. I thought of starting a new thread, but I realized that this stuff fits right here.
I just wanted to recognize that the Begging the Question thread had reached it's 1 year anniversary on April 11th. I'm not sure if anyone else noticed, but I missed it's birthday and this is a belated party.
*pulls out a triple-decker chocolate cake with strawberry filling*
I also noticed that Bob is inching closer and closer to his landmark 10,000 posts...and I'm beginning the celebration NOW, if he or anyone else would like to join me.
*pops open a bottle...of non-alcoholic apple cider*
Sorry, it's my party and it's nonalcoholic.
*Throws streamers and bottle corks at people*
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
::brings own beer, enjoys it responsibly::
Posted by ginette (Member # 852) on :
Wow! I love this thread! Please keep the headlines coming.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
*Keeps her eye on Icarus and his beer*
*Throws a bottle cork at him*
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Is your online reputation everything you want it to be? Are you being perceived as someone you're not? Do typos and spelling mistakes make you appear to be ignorant instead of the wise and insightful person you know yourself to be? This thread ponders these pressing questions.
The Hatrack community has been growing by leaps and bounds recently. Newbies can find out the answers to a lot of questions here along with plenty of useless banter to hold your interest. In a related story, the debate about over-population is de-railed.
Check out the break up songs and xnera's skill with the photo clicker in this highly emotional and heartfelt thread.
Sorry Godric. Guess I did it anyway! You still get all the credit.
[ April 17, 2003, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: Narnia ]
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Wednesday, April 16th, 2003
The Headlines:
Godric enjoys a day off as Narnia supplies headlines!
The much heralded Editor-in-Chief of Hatrack Headlines, Godric, takes a day off. Sifting through all the threads on Hatrack can be taxing work and having some time off is just the thing to encourage proper mental health and overall sanity. The illustrious Narnia can be found holding down the fort as Godric spends his day off sipping some Sweet, Sweet Nectars, being Burninated and finally relaxing with some Even Better Nectars.
As always, for more headlines, please visit the Hatrack Forums at http://www.hatrack.com.
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
"I'm very worried about the Internet," Walter Cronkite was once quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, "People get on there and pretend they're giving the news and have absolutely no ethical standards on which they're operating and no facilities, nor experience to do it. It's a very dangerous thing."
I am sorry about worrying Mr. Cronkite, but I believe that the ethics of journalism are on shakey ground not solely on the internet, but through the traditional outlets of television, radio and newspaper as well. I bring this up because I am about to break one of the cardinal rules of news reporting, thus compromising some of those ethical standards that Mr. Cronkite was worried about -- I am going to comment on the news.
Bob_Scopatz is the second person to reach the 10,000 post mark on Hatrack, the first being TomDavidson. While the merits of this achievement are discussed in Bob's post himself, what is clear is that this event is undeniably a landmark.
There are many issues to ponder about this event. Why is this number, other than it's sheer magnitude, so important to us? How much time has Bob spent at Hatrack reading and posting that could have been put to better use elsewhere? And, most importantly, how can Bob still be so funny after 10,000 posts?
Bob noted that he is "turning into a lurker." This doesn't come as much of a surprise after some consideration. Given the number of new members who have recently joined Hatrack who will almost certainly bring up subjects that have already been thoroughly discussed and beaten to a bloody pulp by members such as Bob who have been around for a few years, who wants to read, much less respond to it all all over again?
Bob, however, is not merely an icon here at Hatrack, but a living, breathing person who has had a lot to share with other members of this board -- past, present and future. I say future because whether Bob becomes a full-fledged lurker or even disappears from the Hatrack board forever (which would be a great and terrible loss for Hatrackers and Hatrackers-to-come), he will live on in the memories of those he interacted with here. Bob has brightened many a Jatraquero's day with threads such as God, you say, The ice cream personality profile and the always classic, Instant Classic. He has also shown both great respect and humanity by posting retrospectives from banned members.
While Bob was not the first to reach 10,000 posts at Hatrack, neither is he just a number.
Here's to Bob!
[ April 22, 2003, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: Godric ]
Posted by Rhapsode (Member # 5062) on :
Amen.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
**sniff**
That was so like you, Godric. Your Godricness astounds me.
I will cherish this post and use it to lift my spirits in the dark times to come.
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
Neighbors complained as the growls of stomachs could be heard as far away as Richmond, but Scott R labors on in front of the grill serving up that "southern goodness" to any Jatraquero willing to drop in. Just be sure to watch your language!
Worries spread quickly as Monopoly (otherwise known as Monotony) was introduced into an already burgeoning game market. After the initial chaos, leveler heads prevailed and the conversation promptly turned to chess.
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