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[Gretchen]

Or free copies of the new book!

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Fun to see a book we wrote in for get into the semi. :) It will need A LOT of votes to get to the next round.
I suspect though, that now it is one of the options, and people will get the GR email ..."

That WAS amazing it made it that far. You guys beat the odds on that one!

[Caroline]

Terri wrote: "Dear A&M members,
Don't know how to break this to you all. I know that many of you have suspected what I am about to say and while it won't come as a surprise, I know you'll be shocked to see someo..."

Hello. I'm sorry to revive this topic, but the link to this thread was just PM'd to me. I want to say a huge thank you, Terri, for sharing this information. I was GR friends with Derek for several months, and I and at least two other friends were suspicious; as you said, there were several giveaways. So, it's a tremendous relief to read your post, especially because I became alarmed and more suspicious than ever (convinced, actually) that everything was faked when Molly deleted her profile--one day after friending me. Of course, like everyone else, I am in utter shock and want to know the why behind this. :[

How did you find out that Derek is still alive? I admit I Googled for his obituary just a few days ago, and of course, nothing turned up.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi Caroline,
I shall send you a pm with more details.

It isn't so much as proving that Derek was still alive, more a case of 'Molly' proving through her own behaviour that she was Derek.

[Carlos]

BTW I am listening to Metallica on piano: Anyone? Anyone? http://youtu.be/HIJPxxoF7dw

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

No, definitely not me, Carlos. I like Metallica hard, heavy and old school.

[Carlos]

Well It's kinda Metallica Muzak for your elevator travels

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Just the kind of music I hates. :D

[Vanessa Eden]

I love old Metallica and pantera. Omg black sabbath is the best

[Louise]

Dawn wrote: "Yeah, I'll stick with the original Star Wars. George ruined the new ones!"

Hear, hear, Dawn! I think he ruined the old ones, too, when he created his revamped 'Director's Cut' versions. You will note that my DVD's of the Trilogy are the ones which have both the original and the revamped versions, and that the revamped ones have never, ever been played.... I guess that makes me a dinosaur?

[Dawn]

Those are the ones I have too. With both versions....
I liked the beefed up explosions in the Director's cut but the Jabba addition was terrible!!

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Hi Caroline,
I shall send you a pm with more details.

It isn't so much as proving that Derek was still alive, more a case of 'Molly' proving through her own behaviour that she was Derek."

"She" did reappear a second time but I never asked to be her friend the second time around. I have no idea whether "she" deleted herself again.

[Enzo]

Being an old Fossil myself I totally enjoyed the "Special Editions" of the Original Trilogy. They include better looking effects and the Emperor.
A younger Jabba is awkward but it doesn't really take away much from the story. Comparing Mos Eisley from Original to Special Edition is a no brainer. The SE wins big in most shots. But the fanboys get all uppity when you say this because of a couple of major changes:
Ep IV
Han Solo scene
Jabba worming around Spaceport
Ep V
Cloud City Exteriors
Better looking Bobba Fett
Ep VI
Better looking Furries
Jabba (again)
Celebration has fireworks

Just exactly what scene is the Original better then the Special Edition? The Cantina scene with Han Solo. When you compare them you can actually see the "grassy knoll" and clearly see Han Solo shooting first!

[Gretchen]

Don't even get my husband started on the "who shot first" issue. Ugh. Star Wars.

[Darcy]

It's such a small thing, but I'm really not excited about the move of the updates and discussion tabs. For years they've been on the right side of the updates, now they're on the left. I keep clicking where they used to be and no result.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Enzo wrote: "Just exactly what scene is the Original better then the Special Edition?..."


Every scene if thats what they believe, Enzo. In this group we respect each others opinions if they are harmless ones. Nobody has to defend their opinion or prove anything.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Darcy wrote: "It's such a small thing, but I'm really not excited about the move of the updates and discussion tabs. For years they've been on the right side of the updates, now they're on the left. I keep click..."

Say what now? My Discussions are still on the right. Has it changed back since you posted, Darcy?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Jane wrote: ".....
She" did reappear a second time but I never asked to be her friend the second time around. I have no idea whether "she" deleted herself again. "

He was back yesterday too....and then deleted out of GR again. Just like he used to do with his Derek profile. He needs to accept what he did and move on. Maybe get some help.

[Darcy]

Nope, still on the left. They look a bit different too. More subtle and rectangular.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Can you screen shot it for us?

[Jane]

Left side for me. There are always so many cosmetic changes I lose track.
Gosh, why don't those folks fix basic stuff that doesn't work instead of fiddly bits?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Are you saying Discussions is on left side for you too, Jane? I wonder if it is a browser thing??

[Jane]

Yes. I can try other browsers. I usually use IE.

[Jane]

Gretchen wrote: "Don't even get my husband started on the "who shot first" issue. Ugh. Star Wars."

The first movie that came out was new and fresh but I think it degenerated little by little...

[Darcy]

I'm on my iPad now and don't know how to do screen shots from it. But it's the left side for all my devices regardless of browser (though I didn't try IE, but I'm going to assume it would be the same given Jane's message.

[Allison]

Mine are all of a sudden on the left too. And I've only gotten that message about upgrading browsers once in a few days. It needs to stay away.

[Lisa]

Screen shots Darcy, are when you press the power button on the top rh corner, and the round on button on the front, at the same time. Maybe try that. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That's okay. Don't trouble yourself for a screen shot. I think she must be seeing it right (ie not drunk, going crosseyed) hehe. :D
If that were the case then it would appear Jane and Allie have succumbed also.

I, on the otherhand, am enjoying having my Discussions on the right side where I like it and where its always been. *feels smug*

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I double checked before I went acting too smug. No change. Discussions still on the right.

Total bummer for you guys though. ;D

[Bobby]

Terri wrote: "That's okay. Don't trouble yourself for a screen shot. I think she must be seeing it right (ie not drunk, going crosseyed) hehe. :D
If that were the case then it would appear Jane and Allie have su..."

Mine is upside down! JUST KIDDING! Had a minute and thought I'd join the conversation. How all are well.

[Mark]

Terri wrote: "I double checked before I went acting too smug. No change. Discussions still on the right.

Total bummer for you guys though. ;D"

Really confused, my discussion have always been on the left of the screen.

[Nate]

Han Shot First. Then, now and always.

[Andy]

Mark wrote: "Terri wrote: "I double checked before I went acting too smug. No change. Discussions still on the right.

Total bummer for you guys though. ;D"

Really confused, my discussion have always been on t..."

Thats because we're in the UK Mark where we drive on the correct side of the road...... perhaps the "Empire is striking back" :D too clever by half is aye

[Dawn]

My discussion/update tabs have moved to the left as well. Not sure about the benefits of this but hasn't bothered me so far.

[Gretchen]

My updates haven change but I only use Chrome for a browser. I don't know if that makes a difference or not

[Kim]

Yesterday my tabs moved from right to left and book recommendations started showing up in my update tab.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

My tabs are still on the right.

[Dawn]

I've already turned off the recommendations that show up in the update feed. That is too many for me, I like the ones on the individual book pages but could live without the rest.

[Jane]

Dawn wrote: "I've already turned off the recommendations that show up in the update feed. That is too many for me, I like the ones on the individual book pages but could live without the rest."

How do you turn off the update feed recommendations? I didn't see anything to click. Thanks.

[Edward]

Jane wrote: "Dawn wrote: "I've already turned off the recommendations that show up in the update feed. That is too many for me, I like the ones on the individual book pages but could live without the rest."

Ho..."

On the right of the discussions there is a symbol for settings you can change it there.

P.S. You have to have your page on updates to see the symbol.

[Dawn]

Yes, as Edward says. When you are on the update feed page, on the top right there is a little gear wheel. If you click on this you get a little page with 4 boxes on the bottom. You can unclick Recommendations from Goodreads to make them go away!

[Robin]

Andy wrote: "Mark wrote: "Terri wrote: "I double checked before I went acting too smug. No change. Discussions still on the right.

Total bummer for you guys though. ;D"

Really confused, my discussion have alw..."

Well said mate

[Kim]

Dawn wrote: "Yes, as Edward says. When you are on the update feed page, on the top right there is a little gear wheel. If you click on this you get a little page with 4 boxes on the bottom. You can unclick Reco..."

Thank you!

[Jane]

Thank you, folks. I followed your directions and I hope I will not be bothered with any more recommendations on the feed.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I'll try this, but I ahve always found that when I turn these things off on GR they turn themselves off after I close my browser. As I clear my cookies when I close out my browser.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Today and yesterday I have been at the mercy of bad wifi issues again. About ready to toss this new (now 12 months old and has had this issue since the beginning) Acer laptop out the window...if only it hadn't cost me a damn arm and a leg.

I rang the computer repair dude. Not costly to get him to run some checks on it. I am thinking if this thing gets a new network adaptor all my problems will be solved.

[Lisa]

It's frustrating Terri, that's for sure. We are 4G here and quite often it just drops out and goes on a holiday.

[Louise]

Enzo wrote: "Being an old Fossil myself I totally enjoyed the "Special Editions" of the Original Trilogy. They include better looking effects and the Emperor.
A younger Jabba is awkward but it doesn't really ta..."

Ah, I thought I'd 'grown out' of Star Wars long ago, but hey, you've needled me into a response!

Apart from the Han Solo fired first issue (which is a scenario I far prefer), my main complaint concerned the music. The magnificent John Williams score was written to fit around the original film - by adding extra bits and pieces to the film, the music was well and truly massacred. In my view, this was unforgivable - I'm so fond of the OSTs of Empire and ROTJ that I literally cannot bear to watch the films in their revamped editions. Yeah, I know it's sad, but...

[Enzo]

Louise wrote: "I'm so fond of the OSTs of Empire and ROTJ that I literally cannot bear to watch the films in their revamped editions. Yeah, I know it's sad, but..."

Now there is a reason I need to check on. If I remember correctly Score for Empire and ROTJ were the revival of symphonic scores. I keep remembering John Williams talking about it during the Star Wars in Concert tour.

[Linda]

May I interrupt these discussions for a weather report?
In the deep South we had sleet this morning, which is very unusual. Going from 75 degrees to 34 degrees overnight is bound to cause turmoil in the skies, but I never expected this. It was a thin band that lasted about an hour, long enough to wreak havoc on bridges and overpasses. It covered our deck then melted.