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. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

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

  2. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

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

  3. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Lastly – It was Rachel that posted this entry, so don’t worry.

  4. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Lastly – It was Rachel that posted this entry, so don’t worry.

  5. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Lastly – It was Rachel that posted this entry, so don’t worry.

  6. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Lastly – It was Rachel that posted this entry, so don’t worry.

  7. paleblue Avatar

    K’Neh-Vuhn: my point was exactly that Shannon has returned, so the content that people wanted is now being delivered, therefore the business side of things is irrelevant, and therefore why are people still whining?

    Giles: I usually have a lot of respect for your opinions, from what I’ve read of them, but this right here – “…would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.” – killed it for me. What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    Roo: I feel for you. I think you’ve been doing an excellent job and I’m sorry if I have contributed to any atmosphere that has made you uncomfortable, but I’m the kind of person who needs to question things and I don’t think that that is an undesirable characteristic in an individual.

  8. paleblue Avatar

    K’Neh-Vuhn: my point was exactly that Shannon has returned, so the content that people wanted is now being delivered, therefore the business side of things is irrelevant, and therefore why are people still whining?

    Giles: I usually have a lot of respect for your opinions, from what I’ve read of them, but this right here – “…would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.” – killed it for me. What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    Roo: I feel for you. I think you’ve been doing an excellent job and I’m sorry if I have contributed to any atmosphere that has made you uncomfortable, but I’m the kind of person who needs to question things and I don’t think that that is an undesirable characteristic in an individual.

  9. paleblue Avatar

    K’Neh-Vuhn: my point was exactly that Shannon has returned, so the content that people wanted is now being delivered, therefore the business side of things is irrelevant, and therefore why are people still whining?

    Giles: I usually have a lot of respect for your opinions, from what I’ve read of them, but this right here – “…would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.” – killed it for me. What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    Roo: I feel for you. I think you’ve been doing an excellent job and I’m sorry if I have contributed to any atmosphere that has made you uncomfortable, but I’m the kind of person who needs to question things and I don’t think that that is an undesirable characteristic in an individual.

  10. paleblue Avatar

    K’Neh-Vuhn: my point was exactly that Shannon has returned, so the content that people wanted is now being delivered, therefore the business side of things is irrelevant, and therefore why are people still whining?

    Giles: I usually have a lot of respect for your opinions, from what I’ve read of them, but this right here – “…would rather not contribute or support something run by people we don’t support.” – killed it for me. What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    Roo: I feel for you. I think you’ve been doing an excellent job and I’m sorry if I have contributed to any atmosphere that has made you uncomfortable, but I’m the kind of person who needs to question things and I don’t think that that is an undesirable characteristic in an individual.

  11. paleblue Avatar

    Sorry… what I meant by “run BME in Shannon’s absence” was “run BME”, full stop.

  12. paleblue Avatar

    Sorry… what I meant by “run BME in Shannon’s absence” was “run BME”, full stop.

  13. paleblue Avatar

    Sorry… what I meant by “run BME in Shannon’s absence” was “run BME”, full stop.

  14. paleblue Avatar

    Sorry… what I meant by “run BME in Shannon’s absence” was “run BME”, full stop.

  15. Giles Avatar

    >>What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    I won’t answer this on the public forum I’m afraid

  16. Giles Avatar

    >>What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    I won’t answer this on the public forum I’m afraid

  17. Giles Avatar

    >>What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    I won’t answer this on the public forum I’m afraid

  18. Giles Avatar

    >>What exactly about the people who run BME in Shannon’s absence don’t you support? What is the problem?

    I won’t answer this on the public forum I’m afraid

  19. Archetype Avatar

    #16.
    I agree, I feel for Roo too, he’s done everything he can to help BME/ModBlog keep up to date.

  20. Archetype Avatar

    #16.
    I agree, I feel for Roo too, he’s done everything he can to help BME/ModBlog keep up to date.

  21. Archetype Avatar

    #16.
    I agree, I feel for Roo too, he’s done everything he can to help BME/ModBlog keep up to date.

  22. Archetype Avatar

    #16.
    I agree, I feel for Roo too, he’s done everything he can to help BME/ModBlog keep up to date.

  23. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    BME is currently being run by someone who cares about everything you whiny motherfuckers want cared about, actually. The pathetic part is that *shannon* is the one who never gave a rats nut about ANY of you.

    And in case any of you fuckstains haven’t realized after all these years—modblog is about “the community”. YOU are “the community”. If you want good content on modblog….

    THEN DO INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHINING ABOUT SHANNON’S BRUISED EGO IS NOT INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHY DON’T YOU STICK A FUCKING PIN IN YOUR EYE AND TAKE A PICTURE. ROO COULD USE THE CONTENT.

    Don’t make me gag any further on my own scorn, you bastards.

  24. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    BME is currently being run by someone who cares about everything you whiny motherfuckers want cared about, actually. The pathetic part is that *shannon* is the one who never gave a rats nut about ANY of you.

    And in case any of you fuckstains haven’t realized after all these years—modblog is about “the community”. YOU are “the community”. If you want good content on modblog….

    THEN DO INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHINING ABOUT SHANNON’S BRUISED EGO IS NOT INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHY DON’T YOU STICK A FUCKING PIN IN YOUR EYE AND TAKE A PICTURE. ROO COULD USE THE CONTENT.

    Don’t make me gag any further on my own scorn, you bastards.

  25. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    BME is currently being run by someone who cares about everything you whiny motherfuckers want cared about, actually. The pathetic part is that *shannon* is the one who never gave a rats nut about ANY of you.

    And in case any of you fuckstains haven’t realized after all these years—modblog is about “the community”. YOU are “the community”. If you want good content on modblog….

    THEN DO INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHINING ABOUT SHANNON’S BRUISED EGO IS NOT INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHY DON’T YOU STICK A FUCKING PIN IN YOUR EYE AND TAKE A PICTURE. ROO COULD USE THE CONTENT.

    Don’t make me gag any further on my own scorn, you bastards.

  26. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    BME is currently being run by someone who cares about everything you whiny motherfuckers want cared about, actually. The pathetic part is that *shannon* is the one who never gave a rats nut about ANY of you.

    And in case any of you fuckstains haven’t realized after all these years—modblog is about “the community”. YOU are “the community”. If you want good content on modblog….

    THEN DO INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHINING ABOUT SHANNON’S BRUISED EGO IS NOT INTERESTING, TOPICAL SHIT. WHY DON’T YOU STICK A FUCKING PIN IN YOUR EYE AND TAKE A PICTURE. ROO COULD USE THE CONTENT.

    Don’t make me gag any further on my own scorn, you bastards.

  27. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    And seriously Giles, if you wont answer it in a public forum, then you shouldnt have fucking brought it up at all, you passive aggressive asshole. And really, good fucking riddance. The “community” needs less of you and more of people with testicles, or at least dangling ovaries.

  28. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    And seriously Giles, if you wont answer it in a public forum, then you shouldnt have fucking brought it up at all, you passive aggressive asshole. And really, good fucking riddance. The “community” needs less of you and more of people with testicles, or at least dangling ovaries.

  29. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    And seriously Giles, if you wont answer it in a public forum, then you shouldnt have fucking brought it up at all, you passive aggressive asshole. And really, good fucking riddance. The “community” needs less of you and more of people with testicles, or at least dangling ovaries.

  30. yttrx Avatar
    yttrx

    And seriously Giles, if you wont answer it in a public forum, then you shouldnt have fucking brought it up at all, you passive aggressive asshole. And really, good fucking riddance. The “community” needs less of you and more of people with testicles, or at least dangling ovaries.

  31. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    I want to marry yttrx when I grow up.

  32. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    I want to marry yttrx when I grow up.

  33. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    I want to marry yttrx when I grow up.

  34. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    I want to marry yttrx when I grow up.

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