A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Downtime?

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84 responses to “Downtime?”

  1. Giles Avatar

    Just who is in charge of MODBLOG at the moment then ? Roo ? Shannon ? Rachel ?

    Is a resolution to this whole sordid business on the horizon ?

  2. Giles Avatar

    Just who is in charge of MODBLOG at the moment then ? Roo ? Shannon ? Rachel ?

    Is a resolution to this whole sordid business on the horizon ?

  3. Giles Avatar

    Just who is in charge of MODBLOG at the moment then ? Roo ? Shannon ? Rachel ?

    Is a resolution to this whole sordid business on the horizon ?

  4. Giles Avatar

    Just who is in charge of MODBLOG at the moment then ? Roo ? Shannon ? Rachel ?

    Is a resolution to this whole sordid business on the horizon ?

  5. _____mandajo Avatar
    _____mandajo

    Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog? Shannon is posting again and that’s all everyone wanted.

    Let’s try to mind our business, guys.

  6. _____mandajo Avatar
    _____mandajo

    Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog? Shannon is posting again and that’s all everyone wanted.

    Let’s try to mind our business, guys.

  7. _____mandajo Avatar
    _____mandajo

    Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog? Shannon is posting again and that’s all everyone wanted.

    Let’s try to mind our business, guys.

  8. _____mandajo Avatar
    _____mandajo

    Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog? Shannon is posting again and that’s all everyone wanted.

    Let’s try to mind our business, guys.

  9. Giles Avatar

    >>>Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog?

    It does to me.

  10. Giles Avatar

    >>>Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog?

    It does to me.

  11. Giles Avatar

    >>>Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog?

    It does to me.

  12. Giles Avatar

    >>>Does it matter who is in charge of ModBlog?

    It does to me.

  13. Shannon Avatar

    It matters to me too.

  14. Shannon Avatar

    It matters to me too.

  15. Shannon Avatar

    It matters to me too.

  16. Shannon Avatar

    It matters to me too.

  17. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    & to me.

    Speaking of which, Shannon. How’s the court stuff going? Without any details, of course. When is the gag order going to be lifted?

  18. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    & to me.

    Speaking of which, Shannon. How’s the court stuff going? Without any details, of course. When is the gag order going to be lifted?

  19. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    & to me.

    Speaking of which, Shannon. How’s the court stuff going? Without any details, of course. When is the gag order going to be lifted?

  20. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    & to me.

    Speaking of which, Shannon. How’s the court stuff going? Without any details, of course. When is the gag order going to be lifted?

  21. paleblue Avatar

    If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

  22. paleblue Avatar

    If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

  23. paleblue Avatar

    If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

  24. paleblue Avatar

    If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

  25. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    Paleblue -> Because the content was REALLY good when Shannon wasn’t around, right? BMEzine hasn’t even been updated since september, so what’s your point? I’d much rather have BME/IAM/Modblog put back in the hands of somebody who truly cares about the place and whom will update it & take care of it then what we have to put up with now.

    I guess I could say that I’m sick of my cheezeburger being cold & my fries being burnt.

  26. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    Paleblue -> Because the content was REALLY good when Shannon wasn’t around, right? BMEzine hasn’t even been updated since september, so what’s your point? I’d much rather have BME/IAM/Modblog put back in the hands of somebody who truly cares about the place and whom will update it & take care of it then what we have to put up with now.

    I guess I could say that I’m sick of my cheezeburger being cold & my fries being burnt.

  27. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    Paleblue -> Because the content was REALLY good when Shannon wasn’t around, right? BMEzine hasn’t even been updated since september, so what’s your point? I’d much rather have BME/IAM/Modblog put back in the hands of somebody who truly cares about the place and whom will update it & take care of it then what we have to put up with now.

    I guess I could say that I’m sick of my cheezeburger being cold & my fries being burnt.

  28. K'Neh-Vuhn Avatar

    Paleblue -> Because the content was REALLY good when Shannon wasn’t around, right? BMEzine hasn’t even been updated since september, so what’s your point? I’d much rather have BME/IAM/Modblog put back in the hands of somebody who truly cares about the place and whom will update it & take care of it then what we have to put up with now.

    I guess I could say that I’m sick of my cheezeburger being cold & my fries being burnt.

  29. Giles Avatar

    >>If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

    Some of us however have advanced beyond such carefree nonchalance and would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.

  30. Giles Avatar

    >>If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

    Some of us however have advanced beyond such carefree nonchalance and would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.

  31. Giles Avatar

    >>If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

    Some of us however have advanced beyond such carefree nonchalance and would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.

  32. Giles Avatar

    >>If the content is good, then who fucking cares? I don’t care whether the counter monkey at Burger King is a buddhist or a neo-nazi, as long as my fucking burger isn’t cold and the fries are good and crispy.

    Some of us however have advanced beyond such carefree nonchalance and would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.

  33. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    It matters to me also.

  34. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    It matters to me also.

  35. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    It matters to me also.

  36. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    It matters to me also.

  37. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    As to who’s running this “business”, and how this edrama has effected the iam/BME community.

  38. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    As to who’s running this “business”, and how this edrama has effected the iam/BME community.

  39. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    As to who’s running this “business”, and how this edrama has effected the iam/BME community.

  40. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    As to who’s running this “business”, and how this edrama has effected the iam/BME community.

  41. doggy Avatar

    It’s really important who’s in charge and who am contributing my stuff to, I want to see someone who cares, someone who really have the will, knowledge, taste, understading and feelings for the community and the materials posted. Not just cool/not cool judgement.

  42. doggy Avatar

    It’s really important who’s in charge and who am contributing my stuff to, I want to see someone who cares, someone who really have the will, knowledge, taste, understading and feelings for the community and the materials posted. Not just cool/not cool judgement.

  43. doggy Avatar

    It’s really important who’s in charge and who am contributing my stuff to, I want to see someone who cares, someone who really have the will, knowledge, taste, understading and feelings for the community and the materials posted. Not just cool/not cool judgement.

  44. doggy Avatar

    It’s really important who’s in charge and who am contributing my stuff to, I want to see someone who cares, someone who really have the will, knowledge, taste, understading and feelings for the community and the materials posted. Not just cool/not cool judgement.

  45. Archetype Avatar

    I doubt this is actually Rachel posting, maybe just a mistake on Shannon’s behalf (her account is still active as you can see).

  46. Archetype Avatar

    I doubt this is actually Rachel posting, maybe just a mistake on Shannon’s behalf (her account is still active as you can see).

  47. Archetype Avatar

    I doubt this is actually Rachel posting, maybe just a mistake on Shannon’s behalf (her account is still active as you can see).

  48. Archetype Avatar

    I doubt this is actually Rachel posting, maybe just a mistake on Shannon’s behalf (her account is still active as you can see).

  49. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Can we try and keep things positive and simply enjoy the ModBlog entries, please?

  50. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Can we try and keep things positive and simply enjoy the ModBlog entries, please?

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