write like you're running out of time

Okay, am I like, the only person on my f-list who actually kinda-sorta likes the new layout for the profile pages?

Fuck you, read-only mode, and the horse you rode in on.

Finally heard something back from LJ; they haven't received my payment yet.

Figuring that it's been almost three weeks since I sent it out, I'd say it's probably safe to say that the check either got hijacked or otherwise lost somewhere along the way.

This is just great. An opportunity to get a permanent account comes along, and something has to happen to screw it up.

I am THISCLOSE to not even renewing my paid account next year and just going back to a basic account. I'm not going to send LJ any more of my money if it's not going to get there.

Sorry, Akino. Looks like I won't be able to use that icon after all.

Still waiting for that little e-mail from LJ that says I have a permanent account. I can't remember if it took this long when I renewed my paid account earlier this year or not.

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Got an email from B&N saying my book is being shipped out today. Kind of interesting, considering that the book wasn't supposed to be released until July 28.

Of course, now that I check the website again it lists the publish date as just "July 2007". *facepalm*

And none of that really matters because, hey! I'll be getting my Robotech book at the end of the week! ...And have no place to put it because the rest of my books are in boxes in my brother's room. *sigh*

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Why is it Insight runs the crappy networks (like Fine Living or the Tennis Channel) on the preview channel for a month, but the good ones like Game Show Network and Sci-Fi only get a week? Consistency, Insight! It's a good thing! And I haven't seen Toon Disney get its allotted preview week, either (though from some of the things I've heard, its not all toons now anyway just like Cartoon Network).

Just a quick question, is anyone else getting as fed up with Six Apart/LJ's silence as I am?

Also, is anyone considering (seriously or otherwise) packing up and going over to GJ or something?

Found on darksunlight's LJ:


I believe in the Constitution of the United States. I believe in the Bill of Rights, due process, and the rule of law. I believe in the fundamental right of all people to express their opinions, free from censorship or fear of reprisal.

I may despise another man's opinion, but if I take away his right to express it, I take away my own rights as well. Freedom and Democracy cannot exist under a mantle of oppression and fear. Wrongdoers must be punished, but not at the expense of citizens whose only crime is to exercise those freedoms set down in writing over 200 years ago.

Yes, it's "only" LJ. It's "only" fanfic. In the scheme of things, perhaps not so important, right? Except that every flood starts with a single raindrop, and the bedrock of our political system is worn away bit by bit every time the rights of ANYONE are denied.


And if you believe too, post this as well