Halloween $10 post day!
History lesson for the newbies (and IDance):
The first $10 Day was on Halloween (Oct 31) of 2005 and wasn’t originally planned to be an annual event. But then Shadowpaw decided to use it in an attempt to set a new user record and after its great success it was made a yearly tradition.
The first $10 Day was on Halloween (Oct 31) of 2005 and wasn’t originally planned to be an annual event. But then Shadowpaw decided to use it in an attempt to set a new user record and after its great success it was made a yearly tradition.
But if nobody remembers this happening, what's not to say that the Ministry of Truth hasn't simply rewritten the information, changed the past, and has now changed our future? IT'S BIG BROTHER, PEOPLE.
Yes, it's 1984.
Yes, it's 1984.
"I still see Marvin as a newbie that is just as cool as an oldie." --snubs
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The posts are to say. Did you check the links?
And it’s false that “nobody” remembers this, at least two people do. I am very surprised to see how many don’t each year though.
And it’s false that “nobody” remembers this, at least two people do. I am very surprised to see how many don’t each year though.
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Well, I rarely visit the ToO on official holidays, so I usually miss these type of events Today is an exception
*insert provocative quote here*
It could be false information planted by the Ministry of Truth for that very reason, and an extra 20 grammes of chocolate would be enough to convince anyone to "remember" this new information
Big Brother, this is doubleplusungood.
Big Brother, this is doubleplusungood.
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This happens every year? *cough*Marvin D. wrote:Every year I forget that we have this. w00t.
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Well now that it's in effect, I remember that it happens on the 31st, but it wasn't something on my radar when I logged on this morning.
You see? Not even she remembers it. THIS IS PROOF. The only proof we have is made-up evidence that will slowly convince us into believing that this is an annual event. The past can be rewritten. Our present is re-defined. Our future is forever altered.The Kings Daughter wrote:This happens every year? *cough*Marvin D. wrote:Every year I forget that we have this. w00t.
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First, it doesn’t matter how many people don’t remember it, Catspaw and I do.
Second, how is the evidence made up? I linked to the original posts. >_>
Third, even if it is fake, why would you be opposed to it? It’s something everyone likes.
Third and a half, the fact that it is something everyone likes should prove it isn’t a conspiracy anyway. Why would someone go through all the trouble to create a good fake thing?
Second, how is the evidence made up? I linked to the original posts. >_>
Third, even if it is fake, why would you be opposed to it? It’s something everyone likes.
Third and a half, the fact that it is something everyone likes should prove it isn’t a conspiracy anyway. Why would someone go through all the trouble to create a good fake thing?
bookworm, I sincerely hope your children are able to have some fun while growing up.
*protests Big Brother*
*protests Big Brother*
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How is spouting nonsensical complaints that don’t hold up fun? If you’re going to cry conspiracy, at least do it over something that could be one.
I'm fairly certain it's anual.Marvin D. wrote:You see? Not even she remembers it. THIS IS PROOF. The only proof we have is made-up evidence that will slowly convince us into believing that this is an annual event. The past can be rewritten. Our present is re-defined. Our future is forever altered.The Kings Daughter wrote:This happens every year? *cough*Marvin D. wrote:Every year I forget that we have this. w00t.
I remember it every year.
-- Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:30 pm --
Oh, and, just a tip, this is the day to buy Raffle tickets, because it's so easy to get your money back.
(Pardon my double post... It wouldn't let me edit it... )
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bookworm wrote:History lesson for the newbies (and IDance):
The first $10 Day was on Halloween (Oct 31) of 2005 and wasn’t originally planned to be an annual event. But then Shadowpaw decided to use it in an attempt to set a new user record and after its great success it was made a yearly tradition.
APRIL FOOLS. You actually lose $10 for every post.
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No you don't,
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$10 dollars
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$10 dollars
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Who am I? I'd rather not answer that question, the real question is, "Who are you?". Right now I am trying to think of something witty to put here.. I might not find anything, but that's fine. This block of text should be fine for a signature. Wait, are you still reading this? Why are you reading this? Stop. Seriously.This sentence is true.
The sentence above is false.
I dare you not to read this.Maybe if I talk like this.
Wait, you still see me? *sighs* I give up.
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Who am I? I'd rather not answer that question, the real question is, "Who are you?". Right now I am trying to think of something witty to put here.. I might not find anything, but that's fine. This block of text should be fine for a signature. Wait, are you still reading this? Why are you reading this? Stop. Seriously.
The sentence above is false.
I dare you not to read this.
Wait, you still see me? *sighs* I give up.
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I hope that everybody had tons of fun during our $10 post day! It is over for another year. Please check out the stats below, if you are interested! I have also edited them into the first post in this thread for comparison purposes.
Number of posts: 993415
Posts per day: 316.79
Number of topics: 28524
Topics per day: 9.10
In total there were 312 users online :: 48 registered, 16 hidden and 248 guests (based on users active today)
Most users ever online was 1207 on 28 Jul 2010 11:22 pm
I just want to tell everyone I am really proud at how you all handled yourselves. Compared to last year, there was excellent restraint shown in keeping posts meaningful and not just posting because of the day. Well done!
Edit:
On that note, this is amazing. For the first time on record (though admittedly only four of eight $10 Days are on record, so this may have happened between 2007 and 2011) the stimulus incentive had no effect on overall posting! As in literally 0.00% In fact, we were one post away from actually having a daily tally below the average.
Here are how the numbers break down:Interestingly, the same number of new topics were created as last year.
Economic statistics, just for fun:
(Note that these numbers are not 100% accurate as they assume that every post tallied was worth $10 when in fact not all were (SBC, HH, etc.) but it’s a ballpark estimate.)
2005: $22,000
2006: $24,570
2012: $4,540
2013: $3,170
Edit:
On that note, this is amazing. For the first time on record (though admittedly only four of eight $10 Days are on record, so this may have happened between 2007 and 2011) the stimulus incentive had no effect on overall posting! As in literally 0.00% In fact, we were one post away from actually having a daily tally below the average.
Here are how the numbers break down:
Economic statistics, just for fun:
(Note that these numbers are not 100% accurate as they assume that every post tallied was worth $10 when in fact not all were (SBC, HH, etc.) but it’s a ballpark estimate.)
2005: $22,000
2006: $24,570
2012: $4,540
2013: $3,170
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I missed it
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I used to be here.... but now I'm probably not.... so yeah
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I used to be here.... but now I'm probably not.... so yeah
Bookworm's proud of us. Glad we didn't let him down.bookworm wrote:I just want to tell everyone I am really proud at how you all handled yourselves.
Fallacy of false continuum. // bookworm
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Because bookworm's Big Brother, obviously.
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