twitter.com/torley for 2009-02-22

• Realizing "arenot" takes almost the same effort to type out as "aren't". So why use an apostrophe when an "o" will do? #
• Too many pundits ARE NOT. Don't do enough wordplay. :p #
• @CathyBrooks To extend the analogy, yes, mentally so! But that's not to be confused with "phat", herein u become a SOCIAL MEDIA HOMIE! in reply to CathyBrooks #
• @Nyutan Oh friendly greetings to you… PIRATE CAT!?!? in reply to Nyutan #
• In Germany, plate teutonics. #
• I said "invested in", not "infested in"! #
• Too many reviews focus on clever wordplay instead of usefully informing why you might like something. #
• Don't hoard ideas, whore 'em! #
• @rainnwilson Are you jealous of those who can spin their hands 360 degrees? in reply to rainnwilson #
• Social media tools are like ice cream. Lots of flavors, but you're bound to have favorites. #
• If you want the classic Second Life user interface sound effects in a neat pack (useful for making videos!), get this: http://tr.im/gEoY #
• You can't protect your Intellectual Property if it's devoid of intelligence to begin with. #
• It's be satisfyingly bizarre if some of those fake Mac Mini pictures/videos turned out to be real — not by Apple but Hackintosh. #
• @ghostykips I'm referring to the File menu > Open dialog. in reply to ghostykips #
• @evilneuro Steal it all you want! YARRR! in reply to evilneuro #
• @wizardgynoid Congrats, you see, Linden Lab's CEO has a fine taste in virtual art. in reply to wizardgynoid #
• @adriancutler "tag 100" would get to be so viral, it'd be like the Ebola of social media. in reply to adriancutler #
• @danielvoyager You are a prolific virtual world historian! One of the FOREMOST of our times. Nice Obsk on your Twitter icon too. I <3 them. in reply to danielvoyager #
• @yuliakatkova I REALLYREALLY like http://jamendo.com for Creative Commons-licensed music. I like it so much I have MY music there. in reply to yuliakatkova #
• Photo: Gee Flickr search, that’s really helpful! (via Torley) http://tumblr.com/xt41bsmbg #
• "“Raining Blood” is one of my top three metal tunes of all time. Despite the fact the opening tom…" http://tumblr.com/xt41bskzv #
• Gee Flickr search, that's really helpful!: Torley posted a photo:

  Uploaded with plasq's Skitch http://tr.im/gE3L #

• Awesome drum 'n' bass + guitar solos, like cyberpunk Castlevania – Potential Paintball Massacre @ http://tr.im/gE1x #
• *searches iTunes Store* Ooh, 2 Hybrid remixes on The Noon Gun soundtrack. Don't see them mentioned elsewhere, rare discoveries? #
• "Screw the pathetic dinosaurs, cluelessly shooting blindly with cannons at the clouds. You can’t stop…" http://tumblr.com/xt41brugi #
• If you make 3D graphics (incl. Second Life) and are seeking a normal map (and more!) plugin for Photoshop, I suggest: http://tr.im/gDT3 #
• This infusion of creativity came with a price… a lifelong craving for watermelons. #
• @tubemogul Who should I contact about TM->Vimeo bugs? There are incompatibilities with Plus accounts and HD isn't recognized. #
• If you can't get your YouTube video uploads recognized as HD, it's because YT is "experimenting" and "can't guarantee" it: http://tr.im/gDLF #
• but where are the aliens?: Torley posted a photo:

  Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Olmstead. Visit Beta.. http://tr.im/gDpi #

• @zephos Thar your reply worked. I is proud of ya! in reply to zephos #
• The speed of absurdity = ridiculosity. #
• Photo: iloveyouforever2 (via Jaclyn Iredell) Touching. http://tumblr.com/xt41bpmh9 #
• Photo: Xstreet SL Marketplace – HOC Apparel – Chucks – Solid 11 Color Pack, Unisex L$30 yowza! http://tumblr.com/xt41bpm07 #
• What do Linden Lab's employees look like in Second Life? Gellan Glenelg has a fantastic album: http://tr.im/gD43 #
• It's not just what you know, it's who you show. #
• Don't choke-slam a yam without turkey & a ham. #
• Screenflow 1.5.1 Mac screencast app touts audio effects as new feature. Wonder if that includes a limiter. (Would be a DAMN SMART MOVE.) #
• Video: David H. Lawrence XVII: Doing the residual math (via davidhlawrence) http://tumblr.com/xt41bodk5 #
• You can't be personal without a personality, biotch. #
• Are you ready to DO THIS RIGHT NOW? Read the RULES http://tr.im/gCO5 #
• If you write the book of love, make sure it has lots of <3 <3 <3 <3 in it. #
• Ina Centaur seeks hi-rez sushi pictures to sculpt for Second Life! Help her out: http://tr.im/gCsq #
• @picnik SUPER GLAPPY (happy + glad) to see the nu fx like Gritty on the Picnik Flickr editor. At lastest! #
• I like how on Mac, drag a file to the file browser and it SELECTS that file. On Windows, it moves it. Nonsense. #
• The Todosian race GETS THINGS DONE! #
• M Linden's office in Second Life: http://tr.im/gCju #
• Tryin' to optimize mah search but seomoz.org seems down #
• @Darien_Mason I'm not falling for that. in reply to Darien_Mason #
• @Harper_G You are always welcome. in reply to Harper_G #
• @evilneuro Ahh that looks like the closest match yet! Thanx! in reply to evilneuro #
• Link: Orche e Aurore – Reportage – ZMPHOTO http://tumblr.com/xt41bm9wy #
• I NEED to see a movie that's like a combo of Event Horizon + St. Elmo's Fire + Chicago. Suggestions? #
• When you combine Kraftwerk + sausages, what do you get? THIS! http://tr.im/gBX1 #
• @radarm And other happenings like Maxtor and Seagate being the same company. in reply to radarm #
• @Harper_G It appears Flickr Buddies does has anomalies, like double icons for some. #
• @Harper_G It appears Flickr Buddies does have some anomalies, like double icons for some. in reply to Harper_G #
• The REAL Torley… exposed at last: Torley posted a photo:

  now you know the truth http://tr.im/gBjm #

• EPIC FLICKR BUDDIES (7,000 user icons, many Second Life avatars) http://tr.im/gB5E #
• @zephos Hai, send me a reply! ^_^ #
• @mohax Oh thank you! Sharing this around… <3 that about wikis, so quick to start writing and get others involved. in reply to mohax #
• @WynGalbraith Verily, my love of Second Life has melded with my sci-fi luv for StarGate SG-1. in reply to WynGalbraith #
• @bachk No, am I missing out on something wonderful? in reply to bachk #
• @MarschaLowey oh now you're making me blush =) in reply to MarschaLowey #
• @radarm With this particular Seagate variety, however, there were indeed widely-reported failures, bad/non-existent customer support, etc. in reply to radarm #
• a free avatar nation liberated from the presence of false gods #
• Great insights from Twitter's founder on how it all started: http://tr.im/gzUV #
• @mohax It's worth experimenting with, let me know what you come up with if you make progress. Would <3 to see, you'd be hero to many! in reply to mohax #
• @GangrelJezzy I'm trying to make "BASTARD" and "ASPHALT" working but no can do. Sorry. in reply to GangrelJezzy #
• When the road in front of your house gives birth, what's that called? CONCRETE + PROCREATE = CONCREATE! #
• creativitician (I declare) #
• Prodigy's Invaders Must Die has phat nu-old-skool beatz, but they NEED to stop namby-pambying around with lame-o "Web Sheriff". BOO. #
• @mohax Yes, revising http://tr.im/gzPY to be fuller. =^_^= in reply to mohax #
• Enjoying Daniel Voyager's awesome adventures in Second Life. He's documented SO much of our culture visually! http://tr.im/gzNU #
• @zephos That's precisely why the likes of Picnik and such streamline multi-step filter processes into click-and-done. With much success. in reply to zephos #
• Newest 300 snapshots I've done in Second Life: http://tr.im/inworld Great if (1) you like to EXPLORE (2) want proof Lindens DO come inworld! #
• @Keystone Shame, all too often I see useless opinions like that which will be ridiculed in years. Better to move ahead and lead by doing. in reply to Keystone #
• @kgregson @mohax I'll definitely be photographing them for http://tr.im/inworld , someone(s) should flesh out wiki info on it >:D in reply to kgregson #
• @isfullofcrap That hole needs to be filled like a donut without thrills. in reply to isfullofcrap #
• @derekgillies I've heard BAD THINGS like that, sucks it happened to you. I've 2×1.5TB w/CC1J firmware and working fine on my Mac. in reply to derekgillies #
• @MarschaLowey Oh yeah, I like using red lights to make scenes horror-riffic. in reply to MarschaLowey #
• @graybeam Always happy to make the acquaintance of browncoats. in reply to graybeam #
• @Thunderclap More like Sylar kills taxes fast! But wait, what superpowers does a taxman have? *thinks of a Beatles crossover* in reply to Thunderclap #
• @bachk Looks relaxing, I like me a lot of New Age. I shall listen soon. Thanks! in reply to bachk #
• Thanks to each and everyone of you who recommended Second Life roleplaying communities. I'll check (or revisit) EVERY one of them! Promise. #
• @ReedSteamroller So would I. I might even share it with friends. Not the usual "lolcat" fare, but it's the least I can do for my people. in reply to ReedSteamroller #
• @Keystone That is super-lame and lowminded, and entirely fails to take into consideration the joys and convenience of working at a computer. in reply to Keystone #
• I just found out Amazon S3 files are uploaded to 5 GB apiece. *segments my broadcast-quality movie clips* http://tr.im/gzcc #
• I dreamt I was a Gungan and I cannibalized Jar Jar. #
• RAND LINDEN HAS ARRIVED: Torley posted a photo:

  HE HAS REVISED DEBUG SETTINGS FOR YOUR JOY

  » wiki.secondlife.. http://tr.im/gz17 #

• I tried to split my iTunes download queue between 2 computers… ended up working on 1 and giving network timeouts on the other. Weird. #
• "I'll Sylar your taxes!" #
• What's your fave Second Life roleplaying communities? I'm looking for some themed excellence to explore. #
• Documentation Team office hours happening NOW in Second Life! http://tr.im/docteam to get there! #
• Manual time correction is PAINSTAKING but OH-SO-WORTH IT when done. #
• RT @Kate_Linden The Debug Settings wiki page has been reformatted. Thanks to Rand Linden. http://tinyurl.com/cm3ke5 #
• I congratulate everyone who has ever named a cat "Spartapus". #
• @SamanthaSL I keep missing the Bags of Crap. Gosh do I want one. BADLY. So badly… it's like narco for obsessed deal hunters! in reply to SamanthaSL #
• Why be past tense when you can presently relax? #
• Follow my Linden Lab Documentation Team compadres on Twitter! @Jon_Linden @Jeremy_Linden and @Kate_Linden #
• Attacking myself for missing a US$83 deal on 1.5TB Seagate hard drives. Now I need the storage and regret! #
• @rivenhomewood I've talked to Desmond before and I agree, he's a great wealth of that info. Will look up TotalLunar (fun name). Thx! in reply to rivenhomewood #
• LF: Seers into other worlds. Trans-reality journeypeeps. The dimensionally-free, mindjail-liberated warrior monks of Spacetime Central. #
• @merrycalliope I don't know yet, I saved it to watch later. I heard from Synthtopia that it's quite a gem. in reply to merrycalliope #
• Video: The Nest That Sailed The Sky (2nd version – Finished) on Vimeo (via Vimeo) http://tumblr.com/xt41b5msi #
• If you cannot connect, you must reject! #
• @MMMVandeperck I'm not working on that, I'm sorry. If you submitted and our Showcase Editorial Team accepts, then it'll appear. in reply to MMMVandeperck #
• @micala And what are some of your fave spaces and why? in reply to micala #
• @Darien_Mason Huzzah for evil alts! They may not have beards, but are nonetheless… evil! I'll check it out. MUHAHA. in reply to Darien_Mason #
• @gwenners If you've made/will make a resources page I'd <3 to see and link to it. in reply to gwenners #
• @KwameOh Even in an online world, you've got to keep it real. Virtually real. in reply to KwameOh #
• @MarschaLowey It sounds like you've already done part of this tutorial? Are you referring to using local lights, and/or Photoshop? in reply to MarschaLowey #
• Got a guide to building community in SL? E.g., turning an empty-but-impressive club/store into a thriving hotspot? TELL ME! #
• Doll Doll: Torley posted a photo: http://tr.im/glpc #
• @adriancutler Thank youuuu =^_^= in reply to adriancutler #
• @merrycalliope What a dorble melondawg that is! WOOF WOOF. in reply to merrycalliope #
• @adamuu Like Parappa the Rapper, I've GOTTA BELIEVE. Otherwise, I wouldn't have anything to do with Second Life. in reply to adamuu #
• @trimurls Thanx for da timely, terse help! in reply to trimurls #
• @trimurls I'm experiencing momentary 504 Gateway Timeouts, if you weren't already on it! #
• Video: Torley Akeyo SLRFL08 (via ABDesignsTV) http://tumblr.com/xt41azgjj #
• @embergloss Oh, how long ago was that? Movement Controls should appear on first login. Also, Up Arrow or W key will work. =) in reply to embergloss #
• Done my day's work in… Second Life. Now going to play in… Second Life. #
• My job is awesome, I get some of the most thoughtful + funny questions about how Second Life is supposed to work. I keep "doing Sagans"! #
• Doing means understanding. No mistakes, no progress. Action incites ideas, motivates creativity, generates Enlightenment. #
• Mr. Torleyum's Melon Emporium. #
• What's worse than a mudraker? A poocaker! #
• I wish World Map's Events and Telehub were turned off by default. TOO MUCH NOISE. >:( #
• @NathanSnell Vertical tabs courtesy of Tree Style Tab + Tab Mix Plus. I LOVE VERTICAL TABS! in reply to NathanSnell #
• @GaneshaXi AWESOME. in reply to GaneshaXi #
• Photo: Chigadee London: Mardi Gras /Carnival Costumes! Whoa, I’d celebrate in style with these! http://tumblr.com/xt41axzaj #
• Answering fan mail. #
• Photo: Doppelgänger (1969 film) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://tumblr.com/xt41axqtd #
• @ghostykips Whoa, that's eerie. New to me, thx for pointing it out! in reply to ghostykips #
• @kara_h There were definite independent eyewitness sightings of M Lindens amidst the Valentine's celebrations! in reply to kara_h #
• Firefox just crashed on me while I had 214 tabs open. I'M NOT SURPRISED. #
• RT @secondlife For Second Life Grid Status Reports on Twitter, follow @SLGridStatus. #
• Hold: Torley posted a photo: http://tr.im/gczt #
• RT @secondlife Our CEO, M Linden, photographed the Valentine's Day in Second Life fun! Check out his album: http://tr.im/ghjj #
• "“We think we understand reality, but our universe is only one of many. The unknown truth is that the way…" http://tumblr.com/xt41aut8k #
• Powerful motivation since I was a child: parallel universe you's are going to break through and replace you! (1 reason why I like Fringe.) #
• @K80Haze Tim & Eric has moments of brilliance; I couldn't sit through full eps but I liked the "Sports" song very much. And "Tragg's Trough" in reply to K80Haze #
• @sockington I've just realized it's only a matter of time before Twitter's used by cats to send marriage proposals. #
• Loud clothes = shoutfit. #
• @kara_h What version of Photoshop? Also, re: PNG options, the only one you need is transparency. Thx for asking! in reply to kara_h #
• via http://www.ubercharged.net This is a good (imaginary) example of…: via http://www.ubercharged.net This is a good (imagin.. http://tr.im/geul #
• Hikari – [Kingdom Hearts Theme on Piano] (via…: Hikari – [Kingdom Hearts Theme on Piano] (via GameMusic4u)
  Bea.. http://tr.im/geuk #
• @paisleybeebe Oh my. Which update? (Details please?) in reply to paisleybeebe #
• "I am also currently working on a large scale multi-format sci-fi project. the details are still…": “I am also.. http://tr.im/geex #
• If you take the "c" out of "cat", what do you get? "At". So instead of getting cat, you're getting at. #
• Valentinebear on Flickr – Photo Sharing!:

  Valentinebear on Flickr – Photo Sharing! http://tr.im/ge7z #

• @sarahfenn Or sometimes, bypass spoon entirely and just SLURRRRRRRp in reply to sarahfenn #

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