As I promised I donated $500 to the server fund bringing us to a total of $1300.
I ended up cashing out of secondlife to do it. It was a surprising simple end to a long journey. I really didn't play anymore and the fact that my Linden Dollars had bcome worth so much seemed so arbitrary and fake, like it could just go poof any momment.
Bye, bye Apfeljung Longwell
Love,
Paul
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10/29/2007 23:53 #41878
Paul Visco Cashes Out Of Second LifeCategory: secondlife
10/27/2007 09:30 #41833
Flash Upload and LeopardCategory: bug
Well, turns out there is a mac os 10.5 specific bug that is causing flash based multi uploads to not work on any browser in leopard. It prentends to work by letting you select the file but then it never pushes the file to the server Because, I cannot detect hat you are on leopard with the Firefox user agent. It looks the same on tiger and leopard, I am going to have to provide an old style file upload box option.
FOR NOW USE THE MOBILE VERSION OF THE SITE TO UPLOAD FILES ON LEOPARD.
Adobe is aware of this problem and is working on a fix. It is not limited to estrip multifile flash based uploads but happens on any site with flash uploading including Flickr.
I filed this bug report with Adobe.
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This example from my javascript/flash toolkit worked on tiger no problem to upload small jpegs. It no longer works on leopard.
However, It is not limited to my surebert toolkit.
Another popular javascript/flash upload library called swfupload is also not working in leopard but worked in tiger.
Same for the flickr flash upload utility. The flash upload file selector box appears, but then it doesn't seem to send anything.
Steps to reproduce bug:
1. Try uploading
2. Try uploading a file
3. Try uplaoding images to flickr using their newer flash based upload utility.
Results: The files do not upload, no requests hit the servers access or error logs.
Expected results: The files should upload like they do on tiger[/box]
UPDATE
This has been resolved and there is a new version of the flash player for mac that you can download from adobe labs.
FOR NOW USE THE MOBILE VERSION OF THE SITE TO UPLOAD FILES ON LEOPARD.
Adobe is aware of this problem and is working on a fix. It is not limited to estrip multifile flash based uploads but happens on any site with flash uploading including Flickr.
I filed this bug report with Adobe.
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- BUG******
This example from my javascript/flash toolkit worked on tiger no problem to upload small jpegs. It no longer works on leopard.
However, It is not limited to my surebert toolkit.
Another popular javascript/flash upload library called swfupload is also not working in leopard but worked in tiger.
Same for the flickr flash upload utility. The flash upload file selector box appears, but then it doesn't seem to send anything.
Steps to reproduce bug:
1. Try uploading
2. Try uploading a file
3. Try uplaoding images to flickr using their newer flash based upload utility.
Results: The files do not upload, no requests hit the servers access or error logs.
Expected results: The files should upload like they do on tiger[/box]
UPDATE
This has been resolved and there is a new version of the flash player for mac that you can download from adobe labs.
10/25/2007 21:15 #41801
I need your help, please readCategory: fundraising
We need about ~$1300 to buy a new, older server.
This
is an example of what I am looking to buy. I plan on setting it up and then switching it out with the old one all upgraded and ready for the future.
It is really in everyone best interest that this happens so that we can have a safe backup server and a raid array as well. If you peeps can raise $500 altogether I will match it (in addition to a couple hundred hours of time) and we can get it going.
In return you get to know estrip will safely go on for another 3 years of serving and you can get a title and a gold star on your big userpic.
I am also going to try and sell some of my stuff to raise some additional money but any help is appreciated.
Or if anyone has any fundraiser ideas? Feel free to organize them.
HOW DO YOU DONATE?
Through paypal:
Also feel free to comment on this news journal.
Here is a list of all the contributions so far
This
is an example of what I am looking to buy. I plan on setting it up and then switching it out with the old one all upgraded and ready for the future.
It is really in everyone best interest that this happens so that we can have a safe backup server and a raid array as well. If you peeps can raise $500 altogether I will match it (in addition to a couple hundred hours of time) and we can get it going.
In return you get to know estrip will safely go on for another 3 years of serving and you can get a title and a gold star on your big userpic.
I am also going to try and sell some of my stuff to raise some additional money but any help is appreciated.
Or if anyone has any fundraiser ideas? Feel free to organize them.
HOW DO YOU DONATE?
Through paypal:
Also feel free to comment on this news journal.
Here is a list of all the contributions so far
libertad - 10/26/07 17:36
Thanks Paul. Do you have a dead line that you would like the money by?
Thanks Paul. Do you have a dead line that you would like the money by?
lizabeth - 10/26/07 16:12
Hey, I just chipped in a few bucks. I have no idea if you can tell that it was me, since my username and e-mail and all on paypal are totally different from on here. Anyway, I have no preference one way or the other if I get my name on the list or a star on my pic or whatever. Just wanted to let you know.
Hey, I just chipped in a few bucks. I have no idea if you can tell that it was me, since my username and e-mail and all on paypal are totally different from on here. Anyway, I have no preference one way or the other if I get my name on the list or a star on my pic or whatever. Just wanted to let you know.
paul - 10/26/07 12:19
Ya, you can opt of of showing how much you donate, I could just list those ones under anonymous.
Ya, you can opt of of showing how much you donate, I could just list those ones under anonymous.
twisted - 10/26/07 10:46
In addition to the paypal drive, maybe use google ads until you make enough money for the server? that way peeps who don't have cash to donate can still contribute to the cause just by viewing pages and clicking through. then we can feel good about all the time we waste (I mean, spend) on the site, knowing every page we view is another nickel toward the server. In that context, I think most peeps would not be as offended by the presence of ads as you think, but I've been wrong before. You know us californians and our grandiose ideas. it doesn't have to be a permanent fixture anyway. unless the yield is worth the impact, then you might want to keep them around to help defray costs. just a thought.
In addition to the paypal drive, maybe use google ads until you make enough money for the server? that way peeps who don't have cash to donate can still contribute to the cause just by viewing pages and clicking through. then we can feel good about all the time we waste (I mean, spend) on the site, knowing every page we view is another nickel toward the server. In that context, I think most peeps would not be as offended by the presence of ads as you think, but I've been wrong before. You know us californians and our grandiose ideas. it doesn't have to be a permanent fixture anyway. unless the yield is worth the impact, then you might want to keep them around to help defray costs. just a thought.
james - 10/25/07 22:58
swear jar.
I started one here this afternoon. a nickel a sweat.
We have over $300 raised so far. We had to go to the bank to get nickel rolls.
swear jar.
I started one here this afternoon. a nickel a sweat.
We have over $300 raised so far. We had to go to the bank to get nickel rolls.
imk2 - 10/25/07 22:39
i know they're kind of measly but....
i know they're kind of measly but....
imk2 - 10/25/07 22:38
oh come on, none of my past contributions count towards this? i'm kind of hurt :(
oh come on, none of my past contributions count towards this? i'm kind of hurt :(
jim - 10/25/07 21:55
Or if not a cover charge, a donation jar in the foyer for the Halloween party.
Or if not a cover charge, a donation jar in the foyer for the Halloween party.
jim - 10/25/07 21:51
Estripvember Fest!!
Estripvember Fest!!
libertad - 10/25/07 21:47
24 could be like the central terminal. I'll try and think of other ideas.
24 could be like the central terminal. I'll try and think of other ideas.
libertad - 10/25/07 21:44
funraiser idea #1 party entrance fee
funraiser idea #1 party entrance fee
libertad - 10/25/07 21:40
I would like to help, but if I had a star on my userpic I would feel like a Sneech. Can we opt out of having a public display of how much we donate?
I would like to help, but if I had a star on my userpic I would feel like a Sneech. Can we opt out of having a public display of how much we donate?
jenks - 10/25/07 21:32
i did make a little donation a little while ago... I'll have to check my coffers. ;)
i did make a little donation a little while ago... I'll have to check my coffers. ;)
10/07/2007 16:43 #41539
Does anyone know?Category: questions
Do you know of any stores on elmwood or east elmwood that are selling the "i love buffalo hockey"t-shirts? i can't remember the name of the store that has them
Someone wrote to ask me this today. Does anyone know the answer, or where east elmwood is?
mrmike - 10/09/07 02:04
East Elmwood -- Neat trick for a street that runs north/south
East Elmwood -- Neat trick for a street that runs north/south
metalpeter - 10/08/07 17:54
I have seen the shirts in a store window lots of times and I'm not sure but I think Rotten is correct.
I have seen the shirts in a store window lots of times and I'm not sure but I think Rotten is correct.
joshua - 10/08/07 11:42
I thought I saw one in the window of um... one of the stores on my block that I never go into. They are around!
Also online as well -
:::link:::
I don't know anything about the site, but thats the t-shirt. Quick Google search does wonders.
I think the person who asked was a suburbanite who isn't familiar with the area, or simply is trying to create bullshit lingo that none of us that live here recognize.
I thought I saw one in the window of um... one of the stores on my block that I never go into. They are around!
Also online as well -
:::link:::
I don't know anything about the site, but thats the t-shirt. Quick Google search does wonders.
I think the person who asked was a suburbanite who isn't familiar with the area, or simply is trying to create bullshit lingo that none of us that live here recognize.
mike - 10/07/07 22:58
do people call Allen , East Elmwood? just an idea , also Spoiled Rotten has them I belive
do people call Allen , East Elmwood? just an idea , also Spoiled Rotten has them I belive
james - 10/07/07 16:56
Rotten, isn't it?
Rotten, isn't it?
10/02/2007 21:46 #41466
Estrip Dinner Night At Casa Di PizzaCategory: food
October 10th, Wednesday at 7pm
Note: The Sabres and the Bills are not playing this night.
(E:strip) dinner at JJ's Casa di Pizza, at 744 Elmwood (with Parking on Hodge). Sign up in the comments of this entry, so we know how to make reservations. If you are unsure of making it, sign up but let us know that too.
Count on paying $12 or so dollars per person (more for alchohol), and please bring cash. There will be an assortment of pizza and wings ordered, but if you need something in particular, the full menu will be available.
Afterwards there will be a meeting at 24 Linwood to talk about (e:strip) for those who are interested in lending a hand.
The last dinner was a lot of fun, with 16 people - check out the photos, and join us this time around!
Don't forget to sign up!
Note: The Sabres and the Bills are not playing this night.
(E:strip) dinner at JJ's Casa di Pizza, at 744 Elmwood (with Parking on Hodge). Sign up in the comments of this entry, so we know how to make reservations. If you are unsure of making it, sign up but let us know that too.
Count on paying $12 or so dollars per person (more for alchohol), and please bring cash. There will be an assortment of pizza and wings ordered, but if you need something in particular, the full menu will be available.
Afterwards there will be a meeting at 24 Linwood to talk about (e:strip) for those who are interested in lending a hand.
The last dinner was a lot of fun, with 16 people - check out the photos, and join us this time around!
Don't forget to sign up!
mrmike - 10/10/07 10:56
I'm there by 8, save some za
I'm there by 8, save some za
jbeatty - 10/03/07 23:17
I have no good ideas. But will be there for beer at the very least.
I have no good ideas. But will be there for beer at the very least.
libertad - 10/03/07 19:54
I'll be there. I'm not so sure that I will go over to 24 afterwards. Probably not, but anyone can call me and ask me if I could do something if they wanted to.
I'll be there. I'm not so sure that I will go over to 24 afterwards. Probably not, but anyone can call me and ask me if I could do something if they wanted to.
metalpeter - 10/03/07 19:49
Count me in for Dinner and hopefully going to the 24. Hopefully I will have some ideas, well I'm sure I will just not sure if they will be good or not.
Count me in for Dinner and hopefully going to the 24. Hopefully I will have some ideas, well I'm sure I will just not sure if they will be good or not.
mike - 10/03/07 18:37
i shall almots definitely be there!
i shall almots definitely be there!
vincent - 10/02/07 23:25
count me in although I will be showing up around 7:45
count me in although I will be showing up around 7:45
fellyconnelly - 10/02/07 22:52
perhaps i will break something tomorrow night and thus be unable to attend my breakdancing class teh following wednesday and thus be able to attend pizza party!
perhaps i will break something tomorrow night and thus be unable to attend my breakdancing class teh following wednesday and thus be able to attend pizza party!
jim - 10/02/07 21:47
So far, from previous posts, these are the signups:
paul
matthew
terry
drew
Janelle
james
tinypliny(maybe)
mrmike (late?)
jim
So far, from previous posts, these are the signups:
paul
matthew
terry
drew
Janelle
james
tinypliny(maybe)
mrmike (late?)
jim
I will hold a brief moment of silence for Mr. Longwell...
There, done!
I can't believe that you made money from something that doesn't exist. Who knows...it could all come crashing down tomorrow and you would have nothing. Right?
Gasp, I can't believe you finally did it!