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Subject: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:03 AM I just realized that we are almost up to 300,000 individual posts...so I wondered when we got to 100,000, and went looking...finally found it on July 27, 1999...last year! It took from Oct.96 to July 99 to get 100,000...and 14 months to add another 200,000!....in the early days we averaged about 3-4 posts per thread...now it's about 12..(I think catspaw raised it by 2 by himeslf..*grin*)....and this is just chat...Max can tell you stats on database hits... So...we learned a bit about ourselves, huh?..and about how much wear & tear there is on poor shorty and his pals. We were at 299,614 when I started this message, so I suppose 300,000 will be passed before I sign on tomorrow, but I think I'll look and see what it was....*smile*..(I didn't bother looking for 200,000) |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:08 AM actually...it is FAST right now on loki.mudcat.org...but I have had problems most of the day on mudcat.org with error messages... |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:08 AM I'll do my best Bill.(:<)) Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:11 AM Like Mr Mojo Risin said...."Proud to be a part of this number!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:25 AM Well, it's averaging 23 posts in 26 minutes, so almost one per mnute...wow! |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:34 AM Yes friends, send him those posts so we can reach our goal here at the Thread-A-Thon. If we can all pull together on this we can reach the magic number. If you can't post yourself, remember our voluteer phone staff will be here to post by proxy. Its for a good cause and its tax deductible. C'mon and let's get those posts going and the phones ringing so we can stamp out the clap in our lifetime. The dreaded clap will bring us..............Say what?....We could stamp out clap with penicillin?........Oh................Well OK folks, let's post and call and put our efforts into bringing tiples to all the folks at the Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. We can cure more with more tiples...and a few more noseflutes too. Let's get it going. Post early. Post often. Post NOW!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:40 AM somehow I KNEW.......... |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:44 AM Of course you did Bill....And I want to thank you for your third post on this thread. Being the first to post three times gets a tiple inlaid and engraved with the picture of a Mudcat donated to the Center in your name, and for your possible future use, which could be at anytime now........... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:53 AM You know,Catspaw,I can't tell ya what an honor it is to be a part of the Mudcat NYCTS Threadathon.But it's more than just laughter,balloons,tiples,and noseflutes. It's thousands of lonely,isolated Folkies, listening to obscure 78s of the Carter Family in grubby loft-apartments throughout New England. It's scores of computer enthusiasts with $900 Martin guitars that they can only play Leavin' on a Jet Plane on.It's college kids who lock the door,use a Bic lighter for a slide,and wail "Ah'm goin' down to de Crossroad" while their roomate bangs on the door shouting "Let me in Goddammit!I've got to take a shower before my Date!"It's people in countries where English is not even the second language,taking hours with a Croatian/English Translation Dictionary just to post to the "THREAD FOR PEOPLE WHO DIDN"T POST TO THE OTHER NINE 'DON'T POST TO THIS THREAD' THREADS".It's rich guys with lap tops driving around in the back of their limos while...ah,Hell,who am I kidding? Those guys don't post here.But they should,Catspaw...they should. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:04 AM I'm not sure I understand...you want me to play THIS? looks like a guitar, to me ....but if I am headed for the Center...what can it matter? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:09 AM Thanks Leej. As always you bring those stats to us and I'm proud to know that our numbers increase across the board. I want to take amoment to thank our corporate sponsors here. Without there continued support, Mudcat Addiction would not be possible and the Center would fold in on itself. We look forward to those substantial posts from them and can never thank them enough. And I want to thank our Patron Sponsors to who do their part by collecting the leftover bullshit from the General Stores, Music Stores, and Political campaigns across the land and around the world. I urge all of you to support the Thread-A-Thon throughout the year by depositing your leftover bullshit in the jars these fine folks have in their places of business. I'm proud to say that we here at the Mudcat NYCFTTS Thread-A-Thon turnover 95% of the bullshit directly to the 'Cat assuring the strong addictions which make the Center possible. Thanks to all of you. Now let's keep those posts coming. I want to hear those keyboards clicking. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:23 AM How very,very true Catspaw.But it's not just the bullshit...much of which,by the way,can be recycled into original thoughts on our Forum with relative ease...but also the random questions that are asked in the threads.These are not difficult questions,but the kind of questions an unmarried registered nurse might ask a single bank teller at a cocktail lounge : Where Do You Live? Your Favorite Movie? What Astrological Sign are You? What are the Origins of Carrickfergus? Well,maybe not the Carrickfergus one,but gently probing queries designed not to get the respondent to the sack or the marriage altar,but to let each other know "Yes! We traditional music fans are pretty damn normal humans after all! We're not the sandal-wearing,hemp-jeaned,hummus-breathed,patchouli-soaked fringe cult we're made out to be." But,you know,we've got plenty of volunteers waiting for your posts,and right now there's very little activity in there. Remember...this is YOUR Forum.Only you,by your repeat postings,can make sure the great work continues. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Dale Rose Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:27 AM You guys trying to do this by yourselves? You'll be up all night. 299683 or thereabouts. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:31 AM Since its 1:30 here, I need to pass the keyboard over and get some sleep. But I want to thank you for that post Dale!!! Everyone counts!!! Folks, it takes a team effort to bring this thing home. Let's all pull together and I know we can do it! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Dale Rose Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:35 AM OK, serious stuff. Catspaw, spread the word, tell everyone to go listen to Susana Seivane. I am on my THIRD go 'round listening to the complete album from Green Linnet ~~ absolutely hypnotic. I AM going to buy it. Every home needs one. (shoot, now I have lost count. 299684,5, 6 or thereabouts)
Oh, and I found another pic of her, full length, playing in concert. Think I'll post it. (let's see, that'll make 299684, 5, 6, 7, or 8 . . . depending on how long it takes me to find it) |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:40 AM Ring, ring, ring Hey, LeeJ and Spaw, I've got a call coming in now! "Hello, Mudcat Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed Thread-a-Thon, may I help you? Uh-huh, that's right it is the home of Max and the Elves. Yes, we also have Big Mick who is in charge of Fertility Rites. What!? No! He is not offered for any sized donation. Listen, you just post to the Thread-a-Thon and I'll forget you ever asked that. Yeah, yeah, alright, my collar is not hot. Just a sec, I'll ask.... Hey, LeeJ, Spaw! we got any more of those thong potatoes left for the one-posting gift? I got another Big Mickluver on the the line!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:49 AM Yes,Kat,we still have a few of the Big Mick Signature Irish thong-spuds.Now these are not the imitations from Idaho,but the real Galway article.We have seven of these left over from the last Mudcat Tavern Thong Party,and we'll give these as our token of appreciation to the next seven posters. We even hope to have Big Mick Himself here later on to perform a composition of his own, "Variations on the D Chord." |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:49 AM Yes kat we do have a few.....Plus we do have the dried Lime Jello, the packets of grits, the possum pictures, the Official Druid Dancer patches......lots of great stuff for just ONE post. And it doesn't even have to be here. I want all of you to take Dale's advice and go try his thread. I did earlier and its a winner!!! A pip of a piper. Be assured I'll be going back another time or two!!! Remember we have gifts for postings at all levels. No post too small to be recognized here. We're all for one and one for all and three for a quarter. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Dale Rose Date: 18 Sep 00 - 01:53 AM Yeah, there ya go. EVERYONE who posts to this thread has to DONATE. Not blood or a kidney or anything serious like that ~~ real money will do. Get your checkbooks out! |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Sep 00 - 02:51 AM If I'm correct, this should be message number 299725. I'll betcha we make 300,000 by midnight Mudcat time. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:51 AM Um, Joe, are you getting your coastsand times mixed up? It was almost 3a Mudcat time when you posted that...don't think we're gonna make it, darlin'....and, my counter says 299705, 20 less than yours! |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Kryptonium Date: 18 Sep 00 - 05:34 AM Hey spaw do you think we can book the Spanish Bagpipe player for the Thread-a-thon? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Jon Freeman Date: 18 Sep 00 - 05:39 AM ...or better still, get her on Hearme. Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Jon Freeman Date: 18 Sep 00 - 05:41 AM 299761 now Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Naemanson Date: 18 Sep 00 - 06:07 AM For crying out loud, don't you guys have anything better to do on a Sunday Night? Sleeping comes to mind. Don't you guys have jobs to go to on a Monday morining? Geez! Oh, and put me down for one of those thong potatoes! |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Catrin Date: 18 Sep 00 - 06:11 AM I'll have a 'thong-thing' - if I'm not too late. Otherwise I'll just have to settle for a 'thing-thong'. How can I keep from thinging? Catrin |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Jon Freeman Date: 18 Sep 00 - 06:14 AM Naemanson, it is 11:15 Monday morning here and I have a whole week off college.... ;-) Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Naemanson Date: 18 Sep 00 - 07:02 AM And here I am trying to get in a little Mudcat time before going off to work. Addiction is terrible isn't it? And Jon, if it didn't come through on my last post I was trying to be funny. And probably a little envious of schedules that allow such an extravagant use of late night/early morning. I have one of those 9 to 5 type jobs (well, 7:30 to 4:00, if you crave accuracy) and I need my sleep. I'm looking forward to retirement so I can go back to the hours of my youth. I just hope my body can stand the punishment. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: CamiSu Date: 18 Sep 00 - 08:10 AM Here's my donation toward #300,000. And Kat, I think he meant midnight tonight... Hee hee! |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Giac Date: 18 Sep 00 - 09:15 AM Oh, all RIGHT! Here is your post. If there's anything I can't stand, it's pushy thon-ers. However, I'll take one of the possum pictures and some grits. Hey, what is it with you guys and grits anyhow? If you don't like grits you don't know how to fix 'em. Dang! You probably put sugar in cornbread, too. What was this thread about?
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 09:38 AM With just over a hundred posts to go I know we can do it folks. Look at these poor souls up in the front row, Mudcat addicts all and in need of the services of our fantastic Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. Every one has a sad and tragic tale of their life on Mudcat and every one can benefit through your generosity. In their blathering and troubled states, the Center is their salvation for eradication of their salivation. Just listen to poor Wolfgang, a true music scholar who has been reduced to a BS philosopher: Yes, its true. I love music, but now I must sat that A equals B and B equals C and C diminished is not A although the structure of B7 can logically be brought to bear on the the outcome of E. I ask you kind souls.....Is that not tragic? And our dear Bert, a long time sufferer of CRS syndrome, but now far gone into its depths as you can plainly see: ...........splaoghw.......walllaaawytyfn........mrzltplk..........fopsentjehdiuty.........grrxizrtyspoli.................... Completely pathetic. How can you listen to these pitiful testimonials and not be moved? Donate your favorite postings right away so we can get those tiples!!! Don't forget the Noseflutes for the sad sufferers of Chronic Blandness which we treat in the James Taylor Rehab Clinic. Don't let another moment pass. Post now and get that same warm fuzzy feeling you get from pissing your pants. You'll be better for it and so will Mudcat and the Center. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: MK Date: 18 Sep 00 - 10:06 AM Well I'll make my contribution, humorous. An elderly Jewish man is on his deathbed. Suddenly the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies permeates his senses, and he must have one. With all the strength he can muster, he meanders his way out of bed, and in excrutiating pain crawls the 25 feet to the kitchen which takes him about 15 minutes, and manages to pull himself upright up hanging onto the fridge handle to do so. Sitting on top of the counter is a large serving dish with the cookies in question. As he reaches for one, out of nowhere a hand slaps his. He turns and it's his wife. She says: Don't touch! They're for the *shiva. *=Jewish equivalent of a wake. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 11:27 AM Well, forgetting some of the above, WE have only about 50 to go folks. Keep those posts coming........Tiples for all!!! (and gawd knows we're in need of some around here lately! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Naemanson Date: 18 Sep 00 - 11:30 AM Are we allowed to do multiple org... uh, posts? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 11:56 AM Well its another loser......sorry.........But we are getting close! At 300,000 all the flaming and trolling fools have their genitals explode........Most have really tiny genitals so you won't hear much, but listen anyway! So let's get those real Mudcat posts going. Maybe something in the Carrick Fergus vein....or something about tiples! Let's do it folks!!!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Mbo Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:29 PM This is Matt, inviting you to make an appointment at NYCFTTS new department, THE SWAMP SONG Ward...after you're done posting, of course! --Matt, Department Chair, THE SWAMP SONG Ward |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 12:42 PM Well thank you Matt. And although we have very little space for your new department, with this massive and wonderful Thread-A-Thon we will be able to expand the facility I'm sure! AND NOW>>>>>>*********###########.............
CONGRATULATIONS FOLKS!!!! WE HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!! We've made it!!!! 300,000 posts and 12 hours to spare!!! What a testament to the true meaning of Mudcat Addiction and the Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. Appropriately, and as it should be on this complete piece of BS thread, the number was achieved with the refresh of the INFAMOUS TIPLE THREAD!!!!!! Your posts will go to work now to become a part of the record and support the NYCFTTS! Thanks so much. Now I have to go wash dishes. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 02:30 PM What gives? My number says we are at 299951..49 to go, and you say we did it??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: MMario Date: 18 Sep 00 - 02:39 PM I get 300,052 for you kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 02:52 PM I'm with Mario katmyluv...........I think someone has been censoring your posts!!!! Let's start a nasty debate. **BG** Yes it IS true and I think we all need to thank Bill who had the brilliant idea for this in the first place!!! Thanks Bill...........You certainly are one...of what I have no idea. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:01 PM This post is #300,058. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:08 PM Wil someone explains this to me, then? Right at this moment, with this posting, my counter says 300,052, which is what MMario says it was a while back. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:12 PM Well kat, its a known fact that you're a few posts short of a thread! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:19 PM Hmmm. What counter tells you it's 300,052, Kat? If you look at the menu at the top of this thread and click on the one for your message, you'll see it's 300,059. Cagy Catspaw posted #300,000 in the tiple thread. I suspect he manipulated things so he'd hit the mark, but a think a little devious manipulation is appropriate in a situation like this. I'm quite impressed that he figured out how to do it. But you have me curious. Where did you see the 300,052 number? -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:25 PM .....uhhh...come to think of it, neither do I....(but it was a monumental achievement, folks...)...(and I see catspaw managed to hang on till HE hit the magic #..*grin*)...Tipples RULE! Here is ceremonial bite for catspaw who admits he cheated, and asks to be bitten.... on to 400,000? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: mousethief Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:28 PM Am I late? Did we make it? Are all the parting gifts gone? Shoot, I'm always late.
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:29 PM All kudos to you Bill and I know how pleased you are to have created this monster. I certainly am more than a bit pleased to be awarded that bite for these bytes. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: katlaughing Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:34 PM Well, awkfay ouyay, pawsay!**BG** I just added up enough posts for a thread, as it now says 300,059, just like Joes, except, here I am, again, a few posts later and it says that still. Shouldn't it have added some by now? |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 03:43 PM the only real way to keep track of posts is with the "Messages since last visit" thing...clicking in different threads gives you a false idea of where we are....it took me 30 minutes or so to LOCATE #100,000, since small threads were posted to even as the BIG thread was gaining..(clear as mud?) |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Max Date: 18 Sep 00 - 04:09 PM Sorry Folks, as of right now there are only 297062 messages. The numbering is never correct due to deletions and difficulties when we started and such. And the last thing we need is superfluous posts to try to get to 300,000. I'd rather have quality than quantity. |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: GUEST,Hey Max! Date: 18 Sep 00 - 04:30 PM Hey Max! If you'd rather have quality than quantity, Mudcat ain't for you (even if you are the big boss around here). Mudcatters have regularly proven that quantity is much more important to them than quality. (Just watch, there'll be about 25 posts complaining that I've insulted your station in life as the Top Cat.) To answer two of the important questions at Mudcat, I had Corn Flakes for breakfast and brushed my teeth with Crest.
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Sep 00 - 05:03 PM I should have known better than to trust a guy who won't say "Bolivian." **BG** Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 00 - 07:30 PM awww...Max...now 'spaw will have to get his calclator and try again!...(and besides, them numbers came from SOMEWHERE...it's like all the celebrating last new Years as 2000 or watching the odometer turn over...it don't matter when Jesus was born, or what year you call 'one'...it's seeing the number change..*grin*..(things were already weird when the first post was #4!!!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Sep 00 - 08:23 PM Darn. I shoulda known BillD would beat me to the punch. He and I think alike - but he thinks faster. I can see it now - Max having a special edition of Mudcat Radio to celebrate the beginning of the Millennium - on January 1, 2001. Spaw posted message number 300,000 today, and that's good enough for me. Message #100,000 was posted by thosp just over a year ago, 27 July, 1999. Bert posted Message # 200,000 on 23 March, 2000, but he had nothing to say. By the way, there is no Message #1. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Kim C Date: 19 Sep 00 - 12:53 PM dang, I missed it. I wanted a tiple. Never mind I don't even know what that is. I don't eat cereal (too much carbs) and I prefer Tom's of Maine toothpaste. :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: catspaw49 Date: 19 Sep 00 - 12:59 PM Thank you Joe, I was about to post something similar. All those duplicates and such are just a software management situation. They may have been deleted or whatever, but we have had 300,000 posts somehow and that's good enough for me. So Max, ta' hell with your technobabble!!! This also assures that the "Thread-A-Thon" is over which ain't all bad from your standpoint either!!! So let's ship those tiples and get help for the poor souls at the NYCFTTS. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: why Mudcat is slow..almost 300,000 posts From: Mark Clark Date: 19 Sep 00 - 01:18 PM I now see that I should have posted my comment on performance here rather than over in mousethief's song thread. The blue clicky above will lead the interested reader. - Mark |
