Cosmicomics

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Can anyone help me figure out how to add a word with superscripts d and t?

March 1, 2007

seanahan commented on the list cosmicomics

That sounds like a bad idea. I think we should generally try to avoid special markup in the text of words. One, it will make implementation difficult for John. Currently, you can't even do capitals. Two, it makes linking to word particularly difficult, since if you do something strange in your word, people have to figure out how to deal it.

March 1, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Look at this list. How many people do you think will be adding these words? And I want to add the names as they appeared in the book.

March 1, 2007

reesetee commented on the list cosmicomics

What a wild list! And looks as though you figured out how to set superscripts, too. :-)

March 1, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Just the n and 0, reesetee. I guess those are common. I still haven't had any luck with the t and d.

March 1, 2007

sionnach commented on the list cosmicomics

is there a way to 'least favorite' lists? this one may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but really folks?

March 2, 2007

reesetee commented on the list cosmicomics

I don't know about anyone else, sionnach, but if I don't like a list, I just don't look at it. :-) (For what it's worth, I do like this one.)

March 2, 2007

sionnach commented on the list cosmicomics

qwk vtr2 @#$!

March 2, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Hey sionnach, are you familiar with John Gabriel's "Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory"?

http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/21/flame_first_think_la.html

I mean, is this list really hurting anyone? I got a kick out of the names in this book, that's all. What's with all the rancor?

March 2, 2007

sionnach commented on the list cosmicomics

I'm sorry. That last one should have had a smiley at the end. No rancor intended, really. Just too smart-assed for my own good. I get a kick out of all of your lists, and apologize for singling out the one that I didn't like, when there are so many that I really do. Please accept my apology, which is genuinely meant.

March 2, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Accepted, mate. I just started feeling attacked. The internet is a tricky place and it's not always easy to know a person's tone of voice. I've pretty much had it with internet trolls/flamers - to the point where I rarely join forums anymore. Sorry if I'm a bit touchy.

March 2, 2007

uselessness commented on the list cosmicomics

I hate you, AZ.

Just kidding. No really! You're awesome!

I'm grinning from ear to ear! My tone is jovial!

Come on over to my place, let's hang out!!

March 2, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

Still need to add Pber^t Pber^d

March 6, 2007

abraxaszugzwang commented on the list cosmicomics

This is really an amazing collection of stories. A very abstract set of narratives from the perspective and p.o.v. of a shapeless being, named Qfwfq, who witnesses the creation of the universe and its continual changes. I was listening to the Arcade Fire's song "Ocean of Noise" while reading the story with Ayl and think there's a fairly strong connection:

In an ocean of noise

I first heard your voice

Ringing like a bell

As if I had a choice, oh well!

Left in the morning

While you were fast asleep

Into an ocean of violence

A world of empty streets

You've got your reasons

And me I've got mine

But all the reasons I gave

Were just lies to buy myself some time

In an ocean of noise

I first heard your voice

Now who hear among us

Still believes in choice?

Not I!

No way of knowing

What any man will do

An ocean of violence

Between me and you

You've got your reasons

And me I've got mine

But all the reasons I gave

Were just lies to buy myself some time

I'm gonna work it out

Cause time wont work it out

I'm gonna work it out

Cause time wont work it our for you

I'm gonna work it on out

March 8, 2007