OK - I hereby impose order over chaos!!

[Roj]

NOT!!!

But I did have an idea in the shower just now (where incidentally, I get most of my truly brilliant ideas - actually there or on the bus)...

THERE!!!
Did you see that???

An idea that immediately exploded into a million possibilities usually branded as "off topic". A fair number of threads seem to go that way lately. That doesn't bother me, but it may bother other folks. And then I thought:

That whole concept is the soul of JAZZ. Miles. From mind to mouth to the world. Chaotic random order.

JAZZ.

So here's the deal. The technical forums shouldn't see that kind of stuff (and mostly they don't - they're... player technical). The Audiophile forum (where yours truly presides in pristine yet subdued splendor - LOL!) is fair game, as are quite possibly the other forums grouped under Community.

BUT...

...in due deference to those who prefer a more structured existence, perhaps we need some nomenclature.

For those threads started with that possibility (usually some kind of topic that may provoke diverse controvery), what if we preceded the title of the thread with the word JAZZ?

It would look like this:

JAZZ: The Existential Reasoning Behind Purchasing Flat-Panel Speakers

That way, those who like that sort of discussion will gravitate to it, those who don't won't and those who like to dabble on occasion will have a menu. :)

Whatcha all think?

[jkrzok]

JAZZ requires that you know the thread will work its way into jazz when you start that thread. I would imagine most people starting a thread want to keep it on topic, at least until their question is answered.

So my question is, should someone buying a ticket to a classical music concert be forced to sit through the lovely dischord called jazz?

But if you're flexible in your musical taste and thread direction, Jazz rocks. :cheeky:

[rorythedog]

If some of you would get off the wacky baccy maybe normal service could resume. :nervous:

[Todd The Kiwi]

But I did have an idea in the shower just now (where incidentally, I get most of my truly brilliant ideas - actually there or on the bus)...so are you saying you take baths and drive your own car ? :cheeky:
*i like jazz jackrabbit :nervous:

not a bad idea though, precluding the topic with a 'key' of sorts indicating whether or not off topic discussion acceptable...adherence, however is an entirely different story.


*question for jazzbuffs - i like the kind of 'jazz' in this film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119225/)
i'd like to get some but i don't know any artists names...
> open can of worms here <

[B.E.L.B.H.D.]

LOL. In a few years this will be prevalent all over the net.

[Willow of Oz]

The only problem is, the thread topic wanders, and you think, what's it about now? You see there was a new post in "Michael Jackson ... " and you think, hmmm, not interested. But it's all about copyright law now. So you get to the point where someone has made a new post in Skins, entitled, "Bug In GetNextPosWithRespectToTime_Ex_64" and I have to go and check that anyway just in case it might have gravitated onto a discussion on the rights of mankind.
(the reader should reword the above so I sound less flighty and hysterical).

I don't mind threads wandering somewhat off topic, but the title is there for a reason; to help us filter what we read.
In the current case, we have at least two threads dealing with copyright law that might benefit from being in one thread. I'm almost surprised people haven't started crossposting http://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/cheeky.gif

Anyway, it probably should just be a case of someone noticing that the thread has drifted onto a new topic at which point someone says "moderator - please snip this last section into a new thread". Voila, non?

[Willow of Oz]

http://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/grin.gif

I just realised why I hate real-life conversations!!!!! http://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/beer.gifhttp://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/beer.gifhttp://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/beer.gifhttp://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/beer.gif

[acushla]

NOT!!!Whatcha all think?

I think it sucks.

[acushla]

JAZZ

What's JAZZZ?"

[acushla]

Whatcha all think?

As commander of this ship I like this idea and so I say "It is so".

You may proceed.

[acushla]

IT WAS ALL ROJ'S FAULT...THAT'S WHY HE'S TRYING DESPARATELY TO DRAW OUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THIS FACT AND MAKE US THINK THERE IS A SOLUTION TO 'WHEN THREADS GO WRONG.' DON'T BE FOOLED BY HIS CRAZY JAZZ IN THE SHOWER THINKING. WANT PROOF? OK...HERE'S THE PROOF:


Anybody who has followed Californian politics will tell you first and foremost that the private Arnold is a very intelligent and astute man, not to be underestimated.

I realize that Arnold is indeed very intelligent and a tremendously shrewd businessman. However, his policy of kissing the ass of the entertainment industry and raping the rights of consumers re: "fair use" and copy protection is VERY offensive.

Might it be because he's an actor and his original power base IS the entertainment industry?

Some backup:

http://www.mofo.com/news/updates/files/update1065.html

...and the utterly moronic SB 1506:

http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Anonymit...0317_eff_pr.php (http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Anonymity/20040317_eff_pr.php)
http://www.grammy.com/news/artswatc...cdsecurity.aspx (http://www.grammy.com/news/artswatch/2004/0927cdsecurity.aspx)

In short, he ain't the shining knight you're making him out to be and California's growing record in that area is not a good one for consumer rights. I sure hope the rest of the Union doesn't suffer from the heatstroke that California lawmakers obviously do.

YOUR WELCOME!

[Willow of Oz]

Nice one acushla! http://quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/beer.gif

[Willow of Oz]

*i like jazz jackrabbit :nervous:



Man, that was a killer game. The audio rocked, too. I used to just leave the title screen running with the music for background.

[hedge]

Yeah I reckon a single 'do whateva the hell ya want' form might be alright, but meh if we all showed a bit of self restraint...

[acushla]

Yeah I reckon a single 'do whateva the hell ya want' form might be alright, but meh if we all showed a bit of self restraint...

Self restraint? What is this self restraint you speak of?

It's not one of those 'local sayings' Australian thingies that I've beem reading about in another thread...is it?

[Shadowraven]

Self restraint? What is this self restraint you speak of?

It's not one of those 'local sayings' Australian thingies that I've beem reading about in another thread...is it?

Yeah, self-restraint. I think I've heard of that before. It's a little kinky though and the leather gear is supposed to be expensive. Doesn't do much for me, but if that's your thing, have at it.

[acushla]

Yeah, self-restraint. I think I've heard of that before. It's a little kinky though and the leather gear is supposed to be expensive. Doesn't do much for me, but if that's your thing, have at it.

You know...that explains everything about those Aussies...too much self restraint. They should try loosening up.

[Shadowraven]

You know...that explains everything about those Aussies...too much self restraint. They should try loosening up.

If they did it might help with the leather burns and strap marks.

[acushla]

You know what would be funny? If we all immediately made a post of anything we wanted so when Roj comes back there would be this long stream of posts that had absolutely nothing to do with each other.

[jkrzok]

You know...that explains everything about those Aussies...too much self restraint. They should try loosening up.

Didn't Michael Hutchence die of self-restraint? And wasn't he an Aussie? Unrelated? I don't think so.

To bad Hutchence didn't play Jazz. Then this posting could be on-topic.

[Shadowraven]

You know what would be funny? If we all immediately made a post of anything we wanted so when Roj comes back there would be this long stream of posts that had absolutely nothing to do with each other.

As opposed to what's been happening already, that would be different in exactly what way? :cheeky:

[acushla]

As opposed to what's been happening already, that would be different in exactly what way? :cheeky:

It was a 57 Chevy...and boy...did she look good. The couple had it locked in a barn since '63 and there wasn't a spot of rust on her anywhere. Original paint too...baby blue with cream leather interior. So sweet...and the engine..man oh man...a 409 with 16 valves...that thing purred like a kitten. I can't wait to get it on the road.

[Willow of Oz]

Has anyone else had firefox just spontaneously close on them?
I mean, there's no warning or error or message box.
It just closes.
Bizarre.

[Shadowraven]

It was a 57 Chevy...and boy...did she look good. The couple had it locked in a barn since '63 and there wasn't a spot of rust on her anywhere. Original paint too...baby blue with cream leather interior. So sweet...and the engine..man oh man...a 409 with 16 valves...that thing purred like a kitten. I can't wait to get it on the road.

Ohmigod, he finally has gone aroun' th' bend! Fry mah hide! Quick, ev'rybody helter-skelter fo' yer lives!

[acushla]

Ohmigod, he finally has gone aroun' th' bend! Fry mah hide! Quick, ev'rybody helter-skelter fo' yer lives!

I managed to do my longest swim today...2 1/2 hours. I was a little wobbly when I pulled myself out of the pool...but after a short rest I was fine. I'm not certain if I will continue to try to equal that every day...I think I'll just gauge how I feel each day. It would be good though. It's wonderful exercise.

[Shadowraven]

ah managed t'do mah longess swim today...2 1/2 hours. ah was a li'l wobbly when ah pulled mahse'f outta th' pool, ah reckon...but af'er a sho't ress ah was fine. ah's not sartin eff'n ah will corntinue t'try t'equal thet ev'ry day...ah reckon I'll jest gauge how ah feel etch day. It'd be fine though. It's wonnerful exercise.

Yep, he's nuts. Somebody quick, call Planters. Tell 'em we got a real set of mixed nuts for them.

[Inthewoods]

If some of you would get off the wacky baccy maybe normal service could resume. :nervous:


Just what I was thinkin'............:cross-eye

[rorythedog]

I managed to do my longest swim today...2 1/2 hours. I was a little wobbly when I pulled myself out of the pool...but after a short rest I was fine. I'm not certain if I will continue to try to equal that every day...I think I'll just gauge how I feel each day. It would be good though. It's wonderful exercise.

Go on! Go for it! What's a couple of hours in the pool? Good for the heart I hear.

[Rex_Mundi_Incarnit]

What is this thread about? :cross-eye

[Qaz]

*question for jazzbuffs - i like the kind of 'jazz' in this film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119225/)
i'd like to get some but i don't know any artists names...
Credits of that movie mentions these names:

The Angel (additional music)
Stewart Copeland
Nate Dogg (song) (uncredited)
Tupac Shakur (song) (uncredited)

And I'm pretty sure it wasn't Tupac and Nate Dogg doesn't sound very jazzy either. :ponder:

[Qaz]

What is this thread about? :cross-eye
Some kind of a "post whatever you want to" -thread? :bandit:

[Roj]

It won't work.

It has one major drawback that was raised, namely that you'd have to know up front what would go JAZZY.

I had hoped that to offset that, you could change thread titles after the fact.

You can't.

:(

Oh well...

Gone out most of today - c y'all l8r.

Cheers!

PS: "Normal" is sooooooooooooooo BORING!! :) :) :)

[madjo]

As opposed to what's been happening already, that would be different in exactly what way? :cheeky:I think it would be more of a shock to Roj if we actually managed to stay on topic... although we have already lost this one. :)

[Willow of Oz]

so if a hole thread wonders seriously onto another topic, then of someone cares they just ask for a snipe and transplant. Problem solved.

[acushla]

Has anyone else had firefox just spontaneously close on them?
I mean, there's no warning or error or message box.
It just closes.
Bizarre.

I admire and respect you, Willow of Oz. You were willing to play the game...and that's a lot more than I can say about certain people who could have but choose not too. You know who you are Shadowraven.

[acushla]

What is this thread about? :cross-eye

LOL...best laugh all day...but then again it's early.

Thank you.

[acushla]

I think it would be more of a shock to Roj if we actually managed to stay on topic... although we have already lost this one. :)

There was a topic?

[Shadowraven]

I think it would be more of a shock to Roj if we actually managed to stay on topic... although we have already lost this one. :)

Considering that he helps that process along anyway....

But I'm not complaining, it doesn't bother me. :calm:

So long as the tech or question threads still manage to do thier jobs.

[Todd The Kiwi]

Stewart Copelandfrom the police no doubt. can anyone confirm if this is the kind of stuff he plays
(if you've heard the music from the film i mentioned called "gridlock'd" that is)

[acushla]

from the police no doubt. can anyone confirm if this is the kind of stuff he plays
(if you've heard the music from the film i mentioned called "gridlock'd" that is)

Not certain if theis has any relevance to you but these are the titles of the songs and artists performing them taken from the soundtrack album of 'Gridlock'ed. Hope it helps:

http://www.moviemusic.com/art/91.gif
1.
Wanted Dead Or Alive - 2Pac/Snoop Doggy Dogg
2.
Sho Shot - The Lady Of Rage
3.
It's Over Now - Danny Boy
4.
Don't Try To Play Me Homey - Daz
5.
Never Had A Friend Like Me - 2Pac
6.
Why - Nate Dogg
7.
Out The Moon (Boom, Boom, Boom) - Snoop Doggy Dogg/2Pac/Trey D/Priest Soopafly Brooks
8.
I Can't Get Enough - Danny Boy
9.
Tonight It's On - BGOTI
10.
Off The Hook - Snoop Doggy Dogg/Charlie Wilson/Val Young/James E. DeBarge
11.
Lady Heroin - J-Flex
12.
Will I Rize - Storm
13.
Body And Soul - O.F.T.B.
14.
Life Is A Traffic Jam - Eight Mile Road
15.
Deliberation - Anonymous

[acushla]

from the police no doubt. can anyone confirm if this is the kind of stuff he plays
(if you've heard the music from the film i mentioned called "gridlock'd" that is)

Not certain if theis has any relevance to you but these are the titles of the songs and artists performing them taken from the soundtrack album of 'Gridlock'ed. Hope it helps:

http://www.moviemusic.com/art/91.gif
1.Wanted Dead Or Alive - 2Pac/Snoop Doggy Dogg
2.Sho Shot - The Lady Of Rage
3. It's Over Now - Danny Boy
4. Don't Try To Play Me Homey - Daz
5. Never Had A Friend Like Me - 2Pac
6. Why - Nate Dogg
7. Out The Moon (Boom, Boom, Boom) - Snoop Doggy Dogg/2Pac/Trey D/Priest Soopafly Brooks
8. I Can't Get Enough - Danny Boy
9. Tonight It's On - BGOTI
10. Off The Hook - Snoop Doggy Dogg/Charlie Wilson/Val Young/James E. DeBarge
11. Lady Heroin - J-Flex
12. Will I Rize - Storm
13. Body And Soul - O.F.T.B.
14. Life Is A Traffic Jam - Eight Mile Road
15. Deliberation - Anonymous

[Todd The Kiwi]

i'll definitely be tracking down anonymous, he does heaps of cool shit :cheeky:
thanks too.

p.s the [size=9/tags] don't work, neither do the [colour=red tags]
we won't discuss that though.

[Willow of Oz]

I admire and respect you, Willow of Oz. You were willing to play the game...and that's a lot more than I can say about certain people who could have but choose not too. You know who you are Shadowraven.

Hell, I was going to PM you to suggest you delete your post that suggested we do this, to remove all evidence (I think your message box was full). Everyone else had read it (and hence could have played along) and Roj would have read what looked like spontaneous madness, no coordination evident.
Oh, hi Roj!

[Shadowraven]

Hell, I was going to PM you to suggest you delete your post that suggested we do this, to remove all evidence (I think your message box was full). Everyone else had read it (and hence could have played along) and Roj would have read what looked like spontaneous madness, no coordination evident.
Oh, hi Roj!

Which is the main reason I didn't go with. Of course I didn't tell you this, I was too busy messing with you, sorry. I mean come on acushla, Roj-mon isn't stupid and he can read these posts too. I didn't think of you deleting your original post. I forgot that you could do that. Then, it would have been a good idea. Wish I'd thought of it.

[acushla]

Roj-mon isn't stupid

On this we agree.

[Shadowraven]

On this we agree.

What you're not talking to me now? Such a terse reply.

OK acushla, I'm sorry I didn't play along. Am I forgiven now? :cheeky:

[acushla]

What you're not talking to me now? Such a terse reply.

OK acushla, I'm sorry I didn't play along. Am I forgiven now? :cheeky:

Terse? Why would you say that? Not terse at all...simply stating an area that we are in total agreement. That is a good thing! I enjoy reading your posts and it seems we have a lot of fun here in the forum...nothing to forgive!

Carry on.