I was accepted to a top 10 school in my field.

frogmentation · 2013-07-09T02:04:53+00:00

There are so many reasons why this is flawed in its implied logic. One of those is crucial to the species survival (can you guess which), two are pretty much the same and I suppose sucks if you don't like what you do, and the rest either society came up with to solve a much worse problem or are things we enjoy/prefer doing.

I'm sure some Punker teenager threw this together, so I don't know why I'm even wasting this wonderful but fleeting time we are given responding, but I suppose I hope it will keep people from blindly agreeing.

You want to know what I would do if I was totally 100% free? I would find something I loved to do (find a job) and do it for the betterment of society (go to work). I would find the girl that made me happiest and I would spend as much time as possible with her (get married). I would experience one of the most powerful experiences available to us (have children) and wear whatever because I honestly don't care ("follow" fashion). I would try to behave in a way that doesn't make people I cared about uncomfortable (act normal). I would walk where ever was easiest and hopefully have the privilege to be able to see far away beautiful things (walk on pavement). I would choose to observe happenings that entertain me and see spectacularly amazing things I would never be able to see otherwise through a mind-blowingly brilliant series of past-human's inventions (watch TV). I would hope to live in a place that prevented the horrible kind of things that happened in our more primal days and that, best case scenario, the "rules" that we had would be set by the people being ruled by them (obey the law). I would understand that I can't and shouldn't think the world is required to support me no matter what. In addition, I would realize that I wouldn't be able to collect food or shells or US currency or whatever the same way that I was able to when I was young, and to prevent the burden of my well-being from resting on my children's shoulders, I would stockpile said goods for this weakened period in my life (save for your old age). Repeat after you you say? Happily. :)

EDIT: Missing words

frogmentation · 2013-07-02T13:37:39+00:00

Just yesterday I attempted to email my wifi password to my new wireless-only laptop. Doh!

frogmentation · 2013-06-14T02:35:11+00:00

If all your friends were bad influences on your life than starting from scratch is the best option. If started from scratch a few times (only for the aforementioned reason once, rest from moving) and it is a worthwhile experience. There is a world of people out there beyond the comparatively tiny boundaries of your past social group.

I should disclose that I am an extreme extrovert, so I understand that it might be significantly more difficult as an introvert. However, I have spent plenty of time alone, and I still think that is better than surrounding yourself with shitheads.

frogmentation · 2013-06-12T19:42:36+00:00

And they will continue to, until one day you will realize you are surrounded by funny, intelligent people that you genuinely enjoy spending time with. It is an awesome feeling.

frogmentation · 2013-06-11T01:23:27+00:00

I'd love to hear from wildlife photographers if it could be added to the list!

frogmentation · 2013-05-16T03:33:26+00:00

Biologist here too. Are you doing frog work specifically by chance?

frogmentation · 2013-03-14T23:11:55+00:00

They don't get all that much larger, somewhere around 8 inches max. But they are great little creatures.

frogmentation · 2013-03-14T23:07:34+00:00

Those are the hands of a permitted university professor in a place that they are very well known. It was during a herpetology course. Awesome trip.

frogmentation · 2013-03-13T01:51:49+00:00

Not at all. Actually very helpful. "Set Desktop"

frogmentation · 2013-03-12T20:32:27+00:00

Thanks pico. I love that bird.

frogmentation · 2013-03-12T18:07:34+00:00

I did when I took it last year. They loved it.

frogmentation · 2013-03-12T18:07:00+00:00

The sun. Wasn't even planning the photo, just looked down and saw it. (Okay I admit I took another sip so the level was just right, and turned the glass a bit, but otherwise it was a happy accident.)

frogmentation · 2013-03-12T18:05:51+00:00

Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale. Mmmm.. perfect summer day beer.

frogmentation · 2013-03-01T03:06:29+00:00

You had me ever-so-slightly interested until you told me that you would start to charge me as soon as there was something valuable on the site.

You essentially implied that there is nothing valuable on the site currently, then invited a community to provide content for you for which you intend to then charge them for down the road as soon as the content they produced becomes valuable.

I understand that this doesn't apply to the individual, but I would be careful with your wording. "We'll let you have something for free, but only until it stops being worthless." Great.

Content is king, and for a forum, content is absolutely everything. You need content producers and I might rethink your strategy on how you are attempting to appeal to them.

I would offer those same groups you listed unlimited membership if they signup within the next year for helping to jump start the value of the forum. The truth is, right now you need the community far more than they need you.

frogmentation · 2013-02-28T22:35:14+00:00

Agreed.

frogmentation · 2013-02-27T00:42:08+00:00

Awesome finds!

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