You know what I'll miss about Haloscan? All the laughs we had.
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 11:56 am | #
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After time, I'm sure I'll just remember the good about Haloscan. The walks in the park, Saturdays at the museum, that time Haloscan and I were making lobsters in the kitchen and I kept dropping them. Good times, good times.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 12:00 pm | #
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Haloscan, remember what you said:
"I've never been much good--at least up till now I haven't. You aren't getting any bargain, but I've got a funny feeling that I want to be good. I don't know. Maybe I can't. But I'm gonna try. I'll try hard. I'll try."
Now we've got to admit it:
"Come on, Haloscan, let's finish it the way we started it: on the level. You're not the type that makes a happy home."
Marilyn Ferdinand | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 12:38 pm | #
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Remember when Haloscan and me used to to go the fair every year, and Haloscan would buy all that cotton candy, and I'd say, "Haloscan, you'll never eat all of that." And Haloscan would say, "Oh yeah? Watch me!" Then Haloscan would eat all the cotton candy and get sick, and we'd buy ginger ale, and go back to the parking lot and tell stories until Haloscan felt better.
Sigh... Where has all the time gone?
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 12:54 pm | #
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Marilyn, Bill - Ah the fair. Funny you should write those words Marilyn and you should talk about the fair Bill. That's where I met Haloscan. I put up fifty bucks inside one of the tents where Haloscan was shooting comments and doing things like putting out candles on I.P. Addresses. Boy was Haloscan mad when I turned out to be the better shot. But then Haloscan and I hung out, knocked over a few stores here, a bank there...
Oh those were the times.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 1:03 pm | #
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Jonathan, bless you for archiving our comments. Think of all that genius that would have disappeared!!!
It would be like losing ancient scrolls in a museum fire, or something. I mean, I expect the future generation of movie bloggers to look at us as the trailblazers, the wise elders.
Someday, David McCulloch Jr. will right a book on The Great HaloScan Collapse of 2008.
Fox | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 1:11 pm | #
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It should probably be noted that there are six comments (seven, after I hit "publish") in this thread so far, but Haloscan only lists three.
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 1:13 pm | #
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Yes, Bill, Haloscan continues to scream out "Abandon me for something better." Each comment I leave here kind of hovers in limbo for a minute before finally going through. Interesting, Fox, that you should mention The Great Haloscan Collapse of 2008 because the last week it seems as if Haloscan really is alive and it's slowly and painfully dying. I did a Google search this morning on Haloscan when it was down with the date listed to find the most recent subjects and it appears I am but one of many who have in the last couple of days decided that enough is enough.
I believe this week will see the equivalent of a bank run on Haloscan.
"I want my comments. All 237!"
"Can't you just take a few, for now?"
"I want all 237! Mr. Potter's offering one-liners for every two comments over at Blogger."
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 1:35 pm | #
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This may seem off-topic, and I may get laughed at by all you "cool" bloggers, but does it cost any money to start and maintain a blog?
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 2:09 pm | #
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Depends on the platform. Blogger is absolutely free, which is why I have multiple blogspot blogs I use for testing out things. Others like Wordpress and Movable Type do cost money which is why you see blogspot.com after 98 percent of all blogs out there. And it's simple to set up and maintain allowing you infinitely mallable template and banner designs that can be worked, reworked and changed daily.
That's why I'd recommend it. Absolutely free and simplistic to use. The others have things to recommend them too but I think they are mainly used by professional outlets like magazines and papers. I've tried to decipher Movable Type code for a while now and can't figure out HOW TO CHANGE THE DAMN BANNER!
I did a banner for someone special to Cinema Styles and I'd love to see it up but CAN'T GET IT TO WORK - AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!
So, it's Blogspot for me. Just set up a google e-mail and you'll be ready to set up a blog. Go to it Bill.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 2:19 pm | #
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Actually, Jonathan -- if that is your REAL name -- wordpress.com is as free as the day is long, and the interface is much better, AND you can add stuff to it like plugins to do about anything you want.
All those walks in the park, trips to the fair, and Haloscan was secretly in love with me ... guess who's got all your dropped comments?
Rick Olson | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 2:28 pm | #
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Hmmm... Maybe I will, Millhouse. Maybe I will...
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 2:28 pm | #
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Okay Wordpress is free too. But interface better? Maybe the same level. I mean, I can't imagine a simpler interface than "Change Banner - Click" or "Add Text - Click" or "Change Template - Click". I mean Wordpress may be like that too but Blogger, whatever their rep was a few years ago, have made the interface about as straightforward and easy to manipulate as humanly possible.
And I want my dropped comments BACK OLSON!
BTW - Don't miss the Fall Preview Trailer this week. There may be something in it you need to see.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 2:31 pm | #
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Oooh, oooh Bill I hope you do. I'd be your first commenter. Cozzalio would say he'd want to be but after the first comment you wouldn't hear from him again for like six months - but I love the guy don't get me wrong. He's just not a serial commenter like you and I Bill. He doesn't understand such things.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 2:35 pm | #
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Oh, also, I need a name for my blog. I'm thinking about calling it CLICK HEAR FOR LESBIANNS!!!, but I'm open to suggestions.
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 2:45 pm | #
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Is the Lesbi-Anns? Maybe secrets about Ms. Southern that dared not say their name?
I think it should be "Bill's Artsy-Fartsy Movie Fax" (note the cute play on the word "Facts" ... see, it's like a Fax machine. You can use my idea gratis).
And Lepper, that's OlsOn, not OlsEn ... what do I look like: Superman's Freaky Friend? Don't answer that.
I THINK JONATHAN LAPPER IS THE MOST TOTALLY COOL GUY ON THE PLANET!!! Sorry, Jonathan, I just couldn't help but share my admiration of you for all the world to see.
Rick Olson | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 2:58 pm | #
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"Bill's Artsy-Fartsy Movie Fax"...I won't lie to you, Rick: that idea's got legs. I could surround the title with dancing bags of popcorn and film reels. Plus, the title could be done in lights, like a marquee. Oh, yeah...look out Nikki Finke and Tom O'Neil! There's a new kid in town!!
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 3:03 pm | #
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Oh, good Lord. I forgot why we were all here today: because Haloscan eats it. Jonathan, kindly delete the first two of my last three comments, won't you? Thanks. And don't stop being so completely awesome!
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 3:06 pm | #
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You know what? Before I lose the capability of editing everyone's comments forever I'm going to finally have some fun with it. After all, in a few more days I won't be able to ever again.
So here goes.
Everyone go back and check out the comments you left. They might have something new on them now.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:09 pm | #
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Hey that was kind of fun. I should've starting using that feature a LONG time ago. Thanks Bill and Rick for thinking so highly of me.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:12 pm | #
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Lipper, you cur! How'd you find out my absolute adoration of everything Leaper? I thought it was a deep, dark secret that only I -- and my hairdresser Bruce -- knew.
Now we can never.trust.anything on that interwebby thingy. Leper's got his hand on the edit button!
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Jonathan Lapper
Rick Olson | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:17 pm | #
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Before I do that, Jonathan, I would like to point out that you deleted the wrong comments. I wanted to keep the one that told Nikkie Finke and Tom O'Neil to watch out, because they were about to get "Fax"ed. SO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, SUPER COOL WINNER!
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 3:18 pm | #
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Wow!! This is getting good... Lesbians, Lapper wanting to pop Bill's cherry, Bill getting so excited he posts three times in a row!!!!
And is Coosa Creek Rick implying that you aren't "Jonathan Lapper" ... that you may indeed be Thelma Adams or Peter Travers!?!? Say it ain't so Jo(nathan)!
Fox | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:18 pm | #
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Okay, is this a joke? Does Haloscan know we've been saying mean things about it?
Hey, wait a minute...Haloscan...HAL...oh my sweet Jesus...
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 3:20 pm | #
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God, it's come to life ... multiple comments from BILL. Although I must admit, I like seeing Lopper called a loser multiple times ...
Rick Olson | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:22 pm | #
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I was forced to change to Movable Type by my "affiliated" website which does about as much for me as Haloscan does for you, Jonathan.
Marilyn Ferdinand | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:24 pm | #
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I've just discovered that my fellow bloggers who were in hibernation awaiting to take over blogging duties here when I go into hypersleep ... ... HAVE BEEN KILLED!
I wonder if when I have everything archived and go to delete Haloscan it will sing me a song. I'll be honest, I wouldn't mind hearing "Daisy" while I dismantle it.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:37 pm | #
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Marilyn - Movable Type. One day, somehow we'll figure it out.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:38 pm | #
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I'm glad Haloscan has exploded, Jonathan, because your abuse of the "edit comments" feature is quite disgusting. Even Satlin-esque. No one man should have that much power.
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 3:52 pm | #
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Chaplin-esque, more like it.
Rick Olson | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:58 pm | #
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You're right. I won't edit "Satlin-esque" and correct it to "Stalin-esque.' That would be wrong.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 3:58 pm | #
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About time someone compared me to Chaplin. I also welcome comparisons to Welles, Keaton and Renoir.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:00 pm | #
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Wait a minute. Did Fox call me Peter Travers? Now that's just low.
Although, maybe I should adopt his style. You know I think I will. From here on out every movie I see will be both a roller coaster ride AND the best movie of the year so far.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:02 pm | #
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I think you'd look very nice in ill-fitting man clothes, carrying a painter's palette, and singing It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels",
Marilyn Ferdinand | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:03 pm | #
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Yes, Jonathan would look odd wearing man clothes.
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 4:05 pm | #
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My picture's not up somewhere is it? Because Marilyn just described me to a tee.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:06 pm | #
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Watch it Bill - I can still edit that to say something about you instead. Until I force open the pod bay doors this weekend and dismantle Haloscan 9000's brain I retain the godlike power to edit.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:08 pm | #
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Hey everybody, counting three other comments received on other posts today that makes 37 so far. Know how many comments my Haloscan Manager says I have received today? One.
Oh dear, Haloscan is shitty beyond belief.
Thanks to everyone for ridiculing it here today. It's the best send off I could hope for for it.
Although I do have a couple more normal posts this week where we must respect Haloscan until I can archive those comments.
So if Haloscan stops any of you to ask if something's up, just pretend like you don't know anything. Thanks.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:12 pm | #
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"Watch it Bill - I can still edit that to say something about you instead. Until I force open the pod bay doors this weekend and dismantle Haloscan 9000's brain I retain the godlike power to edit."
Then go ahead and do it!! I don't care anymore! I can't live my life like this! I'm tired of being scared all the time!
bill | | Email | 08.12.08 - 4:13 pm | #
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Aw shucks, I have no desire to wield that kind of power anyway. But I have heard that Haloscan really integrates itself into your html code so if Cinema Styles momentarily disappears or looks completely different this weekend, don't worry. If I have to tear the whole damn blog down and rebuild it from scratch I'll do it. Which should take like 10 or 15 minutes.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:17 pm | #
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I hope Haloscan isn't reading our lips. Oh wait a minute, if it was reading my lips all it would hear would be me bitching about my miserable job. Whew, that was close.
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:18 pm | #
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Lapper, are you trying to shut Bill up like that poor buck-toothed Chinese girl that got Milli-Vanilli'd during the opening ceremonies???
Stalin + Mao x Hu Jintao = Jonathan Lapper!!!!
Fox | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:31 pm | #
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Hey this is getting out of hand. First Peter Travers, now that triad of evil? Fox, why do you hate me so?
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:40 pm | #
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Dammit... I'm sorry... I feel bad now.
You are the opposite of them Jonathan! You are the THIS GUY of bloggers!
... I'm getting kind of emotional now....
Fox | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 4:53 pm | #
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Aw, thanks Fox. You're the best. I'm archiving your comments FIRST!
Jonathan Lapper | | Email | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 6:13 pm | #
