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Week Nineteen: Overnite Sensation Holy crap, this is the featured journal now! Is that good or bad? It's a little bit of both. We have some new folks reading... So let me in-tro-duce myself My name is Fleep. Pronounced like a sheep. As many of you know, I'm a developer (dev for short) for Gaia Online. I started working here on July 5th, 2006 and ever since I've been keeping a journal of what it's like to work at Gaia and life around the office. I update this journal every Friday, so keep an eye out! I wrote Daily Chance and I'm currently working on a Top Secret Project which hopefully will be released next week. (Some Gaians are trying to guess what it is. Fools!). Flash Flood! So, this is the spotlight journal or whatever it's called, and suddenly I'm getting a hojillion profile/journal comments. Just a warning, I may not be able to respond to your comments as quickly as I used to be! What is... "luff"? Thanks to all the Gaians who poured their love into this thread. It means a lot to us to hear something other than complaining rofl Every once in a while (especially recently, thank jeebus) a Gaian PMs me to tell me, "Thank all the admins for me!" (A) You're not the boss of me (B) Do what I tell all the other Gaians: start a thank-you thread, or post in one that exists. It makes us very grumpy when we only hear people moaning and groaning. So if you thought we did something right, tell us! We already know what we're doing wrong crying No, YOU the Man Some Gaians wrote an open letter to Craig, our CEO. Some users are afraid he's a monster, a money-grubbing, baby-eating, corporate suit who wants to suck the blood out of every living thing he comes into contact with. No, he's much worse than that! Actually, Craig is at least partially responsible for a lot of the great things that have been happening at Gaia. We're fixing bugs AND releasing new features, and we're a much more efficient team than we ever were before. All he asks in return is our love of Gaia, a dedication to our work, and a daily serving of infant flesh. Yay or Neigh? This week's weekly comic has to be the funniest one yet. Some users thought it was a bit too much, but I'm sure they said that AFTER they laughed their asses off. (I think there was an alternate version of the comic too... but they decided to go with the more mature one eek ) Forget the Survey: Real Gaia Bribing Controversy! If you've read my past journals, you know that we here at Gaia play the sport of kings. We have a passion for ping pong, and we've developed several house rules and games (including a game called "Bodycount", which might be too violent for this journal). One of our house rules comes from when we're playing short games of 5 points (when there are a bunch of people waiting to play). In a normal game of ping pong, people switch serves every 5 points. Since we're playing such short games, we play "whoever gets the ball gets to serve it". Sometimes a bystander will pick up the ball, and will be stuck with the decision of who to give the ball to. Out of desperation to win, the opponents will sometimes try to bribe the bystander: "If you give me the ball, I'll give you 150,000 Gaia gold." "Deal!" Certain Gaians have worked up some pretty bad debts this way crying Oops, I dropped a name I've gotten a bunch of PMs and comments from Gaians telling me they're my #1 fans. You can all be, collectively Fleep's #2 Fan. #1 will always be Sgt. Pepperhat, who laid claim to the #1 fan title a long time ago (and also happens to draw a really funny comic involving me rofl ) I also want to direct you all to The Gadmin Project, another story by the ever-prolific Cid High-Wind. I really appreciate people who generate content on Gaia on a regular basis. Finally, I want to give props to Xya for her fantastic, unsolicited work in the Site Feedback forum, and especially her exhaustive Gaian Item Project thread. Users like her make Gaia a better place for everyone. If every user who complained about Gaia did a little something to contribute (because, really, it's you who make Gaia great, not us) then Gaia will be better than '03, better than '04, better than ever. Comments Welcome That's all, guys. If this is your first time reading, I hope you check it out next week, or read some of the archives. Also, I love comments and love responding to them, but I don't know how to respond to these comments: " heart " "Awesome!" "OMGILUKTHXBAI!" Gimme something to work with! wink

Posted by: Fleep Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:40am

Gaia Isn't Being Money Hungry

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:44am


	I feel so honored. crying

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:49am


	I'm out of my gold debt! stare

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:50am


	Heh, nice to meet you! Thanks to you and everybody for making such a great site. You're Gaiatastic! whee

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:55am


	redface I am... speechless. It feels good to make a difference heart

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:57am


	I'm sad I never read your journal before it got on the spot light. I really enjoyed this entry. I was laughing lots. ^^ It completed a good day for me pretty well. ^^ Keep up the good humor. And thanks for your hard work of updating your journal. ^^

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 08:31am


	Awesome entry! I love the pictures you put in. xd

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 09:56am


	I'm sure your boss is much worse than Thanos. emo

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:27am


	You missed a Year xD And Lol at the Ping pong part xD <3 Nice use of Pictures too o_o Keep it up ^^

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:01am


	Congrats for coming to the Journal Spot Light on Gaia. Yours is a journal I plan to dip into on a weekly basis. Oh -- one thing -- (I get to grouch. I am the King of Grouch) -- I have not been able to bring my buckets of precious fish to my personal inventory during the Fishing Game. The save feature has not worked for me. So there have been more than one slippery Gaian guppy that has gotten away. (Not to mention old boots and tires) wink Kudos!

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:13am


	Nothing wrong in a name drop in my book. Credit where credit's due. wink This isn't Soviet Gaia any longer. rofl

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:21am


	I don't know why so many are complaining about the comic...maybe 'cause I'm mature ><; Anyway..Gratz to the featured Journal X3 Oh and before I forget... heart

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:33am


	Congrats on getting the Journal Spotlight! heart I've never commented before on your entries, but I've always found them to be a good read XD; keep up the good work!

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:37am


	I didn't need that spotlight to find you! You were already pretty popular in my book. Though I will admit to have never commented on one of your entries before. But I will also admit to the fact that I have been trying to guess what you uber-secret project is.

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:50am


	[-does the new cool-thing-] I'm a sheep, what can I say? D: But all I wanted to say was that it's awesome getting to know Gaia from your p.o.v. it makes it just a little bit more real to me. xD Some tend to forget that there are actual [human?] beeings creating, and working on this for us - I'm glad you got the spotlight, so that now people can get a glimpse of the real Gaia. whee Thank you for beeing awesome. And muchly thanks for creating good stuff for us ungrateful gaians. emo <3 Aurfy

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 12:38pm


	You seem very well-spoken! smile Thank you for the Halloween event. It was really quite appreciated, sirrah! As well, I'm just delighted by the advancements recently made towards the Battle System. Also: who is behind Cindy Donovinh's reports? I really like her and wish she were a more active part of the storyline -- kind of like a Gaian Lois Lane (I know you know who I'm talking about -- no adult in North America is impervious to her fame, unless they are recent immigrants). I wish that Agatha was more involved as well. She's classy! Lastly, I'd like to point you towards a fun profile -- Cruorin's. So Halloweeny! Take care, Fleep! You've got personality!

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 01:06pm


	I'm surprised this journal is not overrun with comments yet >_>; Like Go to page 35t21947134632532894627359237483264932 of comments to make a new one! Overrun. [:

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 01:06pm


	Thanks for the event, but... hold knife to his neck. I want me new feature NOW! scream Just kidding, but these make me want it more and more... sweatdrop

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 01:30pm


	Your journal definitely deserved the spotlight, hah. XD I love reading it. You rock. 3nodding

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 01:58pm


	hello fleep domokun when you mention your secret why there is always a shark picture in it! rofl nice journal entry dramallama

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 02:10pm


	Congratulations on Featured Journal, although I've already been checking in here periodically ninja Love the "Secret Project" with the Sharks with laser beams on their heads. Srsly, Horse Buttsex? Pure Genius. rofl And if that comic was the more mature one, i don't even wanna know what the less mature comic would be >.> I'm surprised alot of Gaians don't know who you are emo

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 06:53pm


	You deserve the spotlight! It's great interacting with those who work on the site. I wish that more of the admin/dev were as vocal and particiapated more in the forums as you do. It gives us an idea of who they actually are. Someday when I'm down that way I'm gonna have to stop in a challenge you all at Ping Pong. mrgreen Got my table set up here and the family has after dinner competitions! Once again

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 06:58pm


	Woo, comments are working! And now you REALLY start to become popular because of the spotlight. 3nodding Just wondering, wouldn't bribing gold for the ball technically be selling the ball to a user, thus making it against the ToS? rofl Oh administrators and developers, what will you crazy folk do next...? Edit: ZOMGILUFLEEPlessthanthree

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 06:59pm


	Fleep, can i be your groupie?

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:03pm


	Thanks to the insight you provide. I've read your journal before and each time it's always entertaining and informative. In otherwords :OMGYAY4FLEEP LAWLZ! heart

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 07:10pm


	Dear Fleep, when I am plagued by traumatic(sp?) images at bedtime this evening thanks to the lovely picture of the world's creepiest clown(that'll teach me to click links without reading the URL first) who do I bring my insomniac complaints to, yourself or whoever put your journal in the spotlight? :'( xD I like the way you've illustrated your journal though, makes it more interesting ;p

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 08:01pm


	Dear People Who Know Fleep, I am writing to express my concerns about Fleep and, more specifically, his perceptions regarding damnable fomenters of revolution. Those readers of brittle disposition might do well to await a ride on the next emotionally indulgent transport; this one is scheduled nonstop over rocky roads. As soon as you're strapped in, I'll announce something to the effect of how Fleep wants to redefine unbridled self-indulgence as a virtue, as the ultimate test of personal freedom. What's wrong with that? What's wrong is Fleep's gossamer grasp of reality. Whenever I hear someone say that he is omnipotent, my upper lip develops an involuntary curl. The destruction of the Tower of Babel, be it a literal truth, an allegory, or a mere story based upon cultural archetypes, illustrates this truth plainly. Pardon my coarse language, but far too many people tolerate Fleep's contrivances as long as they're presented in small, seemingly harmless doses. What these people fail to realize, however, is that there is a format Fleep should follow for his next literary endeavor. It involves a topic sentence and supporting facts. His lawless dream is starting to come true. Liberties are being killed by attrition. Favoritism is being installed by accretion. The only way that we can reverse these closed-minded trends is to bring meaning, direction, and purpose into our lives. To be precise, I feel no more personal hatred for him than I might feel for a herd of wild animals or a cluster of poisonous reptiles. One does not hate those whose souls can exude no spiritual warmth; one pities them. We must insist on a policy of zero tolerance toward revisionism if we are ever to expose his malversation. Yes, this is a bold, audacious, even unprecedented undertaking. Yes, it lacks any realistic guarantee of success. However, it is an undertaking that we must undoubtedly pursue because Fleep says that taxpayers are a magic purse that never runs out of gold. Wow! Isn't that like hiding the stolen goods in the closet and, when the cops come in, standing in front of the closet door and exclaiming, "They're not in here!"? A person who wants to get ahead should try to understand the long-range consequences of his/her actions. Fleep has never had that faculty. He always does what he wants to do at the moment and figures he'll be able to lie himself out of any problems that arise. Now that this letter has come to an end, let me remind you that it was intended to provide an accurate, even-handed, and balanced discussion of Fleep and his prognoses. Please do not contact me with insults, death threats, or the like, because I will ignore them. If you disagree with my arguments or can provide further information about Fleep, please contact me and I will endeavor to make any necessary corrections to this letter. Summary: I can't wait for the surprise. Although I do hope it's Tattoos

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 08:03pm


	TATOOOOOOOOOOSSS!!!!!

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 08:38pm


	ninja i like journal man cool

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 08:52pm


	Yay. Congrats on the Journal Spotlight!

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 09:28pm


	Hi my name is 8ILL (duh) Im long time reader first time commenter. Great addition this week and I loved all the pics, and I loved know about most of the suer projects you mentioned. I call #3 fan because 3 is an awesome number.

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 09:29pm


	I want to hear about this... bodycount. Does it involve aiming at specific parts of the body? Does anyone have custom paddles? Does anyone play pingpong with a yaoi paddle?

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 09:44pm


	love the pics rofl

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 09:48pm


	But.. I'm.. your #1 Runner Up fan crying I'm also maybe your youngest fan! I loved those pictures..Lawl xd Though, that clown picture frighten me mostly because of my phobia of clowns.... gonk Hopefully, you don't get so much comments, you won't answer any of mine crying

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:01pm


	8D Sweet. -was mentioned and stuff- Mmm...I can't think of anything else to say. D:

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:22pm


	I lawled while reading this. The random links to images just cracked me up. Keep up the awesome developing, and updating your journal, and stuff. :'D

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:26pm


	I love the musical references. Screw #1 and #2, I want to be your #3 fan. Oh, wait, someone beat me to it. I am sure nobody has taken #4663 yet. Let's go with that.

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:46pm


	I am entertained heart

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:56pm


	<33 Awesome, as always, Fleep. I can't believe you were featured. Before I read the whole deal on you getting "fired" I thought it was going to say, "Fleep is going to be fired since he featured his own journal" xD Anyhow. Thanks for the update.

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Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 10:58pm


	I don't wanna be your number two fan, Fleep. I want to be your number 53 fan. There would be less fangirls banging on my door at two AM, wanting my blood to service Mr. Sherman's midnight snacks. You wouldn't have anything to do with this, would you?

Commented on: Fri Nov 10, 2006 @ 11:33pm


	This is the first time I've read your journal and it made me realize that one of the reasons I've come to love Gaia is that the admin's seem like real people and not some kind of robot. XD Reading your journal kept me entertained through the whole thing so I'll probably check back frequently now. 3nodding

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Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 12:10am


	I wish I could pick up that ping pong ball XD. Too bad I dont live in California. Cant admins and devs generate gold and items at will?

Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 12:14am


	Oh my God. gonk Fricken' sharks with fricken' laser beams attached to their fricken' heads!

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Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 12:23am


	I've been reading your journal for a while, however I've never really commented. I'm kinda lurker ninja scccarrrryyyy. However I just had to say I loved thos journal, it was awesome and the images got me kicked out class for the rest of the lesson xD I may not be a # something fan (but hey I like you alot!) but I think I might be a fleep magnet...you keep posting before or after me int he GCD. cool

Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 12:53am


	Dude, I love how you post with the pictures xD It's hilarious. We all know luff, it's whatwe have for admins/mods ninja heart I have a question though. What is this lazer shark?! D< I'm sure it's a magical evil heart failure device made to make us all think the battle system's really coming out, when I few of us know it's not rly. RLY? RLY. I rly believe it's coming out though xD<3 ilu and your journal muchly ninja -Kee

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Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 01:40am


	1) I bet you have a very interesting photobucket account with all those pictures at your disposal. mrgreen 2) Imagine how much more popular you're going to get when your feature releases! (Good luck with that, looking forward to it.) 3) Does your gigantic head of hair reflect in the spotlight's light? blaugh

Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 01:47am


	Oh dear. I have only one thing to say: EEN SOVIEHT ROOSHIA, ADMINSH SHPOTLIGHT... THEMSHELVES! D: Notcool, man. In other news... ... so... much... namedropping @.@ -dies from admins doing bad things- If YOU think you're getting tons of comments, I wonder what those people you 'dropped are getting... gonk

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Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 01:51am


	alright Fleep! we needed a shark with freakin lazer beam attached to it head a long time ago xd

Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 02:02am


	Absolutely terrific. It's good to be able to see the devs personalities through journals. Thanks!

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Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 02:17am


	The very grumpy picture is so cute. gonk heart I honestly laughed out loud at the end of your Journal. xd Good luck with comments like those. patpat

Commented on: Sat Nov 11, 2006 @ 02:18am


	heart Yay! I can't wait for your project!! Is it awesomer than Daily Chance? Cause Daily Chance is pretty awesome. xD <3

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