On Selectivity
The time has come, yet again, for me to venture forth into the masses and stake my claim to a minute chunk of intellectual property, to cultivate it, and perhaps even to eventually expand it into something worthy of limited, unprofessional recognition. I speak, of course, of rebirthing my previously idle Live Journal. Those who have visited in the past will find all prior entries deleted. After much deliberation, I decided that none of them were conducive to the fresh start I sought. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Along with a new layout, a new style, and new subject matter, I will be adopting a new method of selecting whom will be permitted to view my journal. Simply put, most (if not all) entries henceforth will be friends-only. If you are not already on my list of friends and would like to read my journal, you will be required to fill out the application below and post it as a comment:
1. What is your name?
2. What is your gender?
3. Is that really the gender you would like to be?
4. How old are you?
5. What are your hobbies? [no more than 10 items]
6. Are you employed? If so, where?
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
8. Where do you see me in 5 years?
9. Can't you think of something more flattering?
10. Describe yourself in two words.
11. Now add three words.
12. Now subtract two words, one of which is one of the original words.
13. Do you have any communicable diseases? I don't want to catch anything.
14. Can you juggle? If not, are you willing to learn?
15. Are you religious? If so, what is your religion?
16. Provide a brief outline of your beliefs and values. [no more than 50 words]
17. Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
18. Why do you want to read my Live Journal? [no more than 100 words]
19. What assets will you bring to this Live Journal? [no more than 100 words]
20. Two Russian mathematicians meet on a plane. "If I remember correctly, you have three sons," says Ivan. "What are their ages today?" "The product of their ages is thirty-six," says Igor, "and the sum of their ages is exactly today's date." "I'm sorry, Igor," Ivan says after a minute, "but that doesn't tell me the ages of your boys." "Oh, I forgot to tell you, my youngest son has red hair." "Ah, now it's clear," Ivan says. "I now know exactly how old your three sons are." How did Ivan figure out the ages? A correct answer merits immediate admission.
I will attempt to promptly answer all submissions, although response time will vary depending on how much I actually care. Please answer all items thoroughly and honestly. Applicants will be accepted at my discretion. If you are rejected, please do not resubmit your application, as I will invariably reject you again. However, I am not above bribery, and paying me off is probably your best bet. To those who are accepted: Welcome! I sincerely hope you enjoy reading my Live Journal and I'll see you inside!
Also, parts of this journal are in German.
Along with a new layout, a new style, and new subject matter, I will be adopting a new method of selecting whom will be permitted to view my journal. Simply put, most (if not all) entries henceforth will be friends-only. If you are not already on my list of friends and would like to read my journal, you will be required to fill out the application below and post it as a comment:
1. What is your name?
2. What is your gender?
3. Is that really the gender you would like to be?
4. How old are you?
5. What are your hobbies? [no more than 10 items]
6. Are you employed? If so, where?
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
8. Where do you see me in 5 years?
9. Can't you think of something more flattering?
10. Describe yourself in two words.
11. Now add three words.
12. Now subtract two words, one of which is one of the original words.
13. Do you have any communicable diseases? I don't want to catch anything.
14. Can you juggle? If not, are you willing to learn?
15. Are you religious? If so, what is your religion?
16. Provide a brief outline of your beliefs and values. [no more than 50 words]
17. Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
18. Why do you want to read my Live Journal? [no more than 100 words]
19. What assets will you bring to this Live Journal? [no more than 100 words]
20. Two Russian mathematicians meet on a plane. "If I remember correctly, you have three sons," says Ivan. "What are their ages today?" "The product of their ages is thirty-six," says Igor, "and the sum of their ages is exactly today's date." "I'm sorry, Igor," Ivan says after a minute, "but that doesn't tell me the ages of your boys." "Oh, I forgot to tell you, my youngest son has red hair." "Ah, now it's clear," Ivan says. "I now know exactly how old your three sons are." How did Ivan figure out the ages? A correct answer merits immediate admission.
I will attempt to promptly answer all submissions, although response time will vary depending on how much I actually care. Please answer all items thoroughly and honestly. Applicants will be accepted at my discretion. If you are rejected, please do not resubmit your application, as I will invariably reject you again. However, I am not above bribery, and paying me off is probably your best bet. To those who are accepted: Welcome! I sincerely hope you enjoy reading my Live Journal and I'll see you inside!
Also, parts of this journal are in German.