New Crystal Version ? - Page 2

just some guy · 05-06-2002, 07:24 AM

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Jav400 · 05-06-2002, 07:41 AM

The point of having this forum, is for people to OFFER legitimate ideas for Jim's consideration, ( not guaranteed inclusion ) in his work, and for US, ( meaning Jim, and the Administrators, and the forum members ) to be able to give help and advice to new forum members, or to help members with technical problems that they may be experiencing. This forum was never intended to be a free-for-all for anyone who wanted to join, and express anything that they felt like no matter what, just because they couldn't find any better place to do so.

There have been many ideas that Jim has considered and included in the aquarium, and by the same token there have been many that he has rejected for one reason or the other. I just don't see the point in arguing over the fact once Jim has made his deceision.

We do try and maintain a high standard here, it's one of the reasons that Morgan posted some rules about membership. ie. no flaming, trolling for arguments, language, etc. etc. I hope everyone is satisfied with the way that this forum is run, but if anyone has any questions or complaints, Morgan or I are always willing to hear options and discuss with anyone alternative opinions. Thats's what the PM function is there for. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Jim Sachs · 05-06-2002, 10:16 AM

The freedom to express an opinion carries the responsibility for the damage that might be caused. In this case, the income of 50 people could be greatly affected by someone publishing a negative comment in a worldwide forum regarding a product that they have not actually seen, and is not intended for the public.

just some guy · 05-06-2002, 10:44 AM

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Jim Sachs · 05-06-2002, 11:35 AM

On the Internet, I've found that many people often take everything way too seriously, and don't notice the smile behind the text.

SunKing · 05-06-2002, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by just some guy
In the same manner, I can appreciate that answer more than I did your first response to the "active desktop" idea. You can increase your likeability if you explain something to someone rather than just saying "No, that's not something I'll be wasting my precious few moments on earth with" response.

If you ask me - I think that "No, that's not something I'll be wasting my precious few moments on earth with" is pretty darn clear. What more explanation do you need?

vrzone1 · 05-06-2002, 08:22 PM

Did you know that this is the very reason "smilies" are used on the internet? Because, sometimes, it is very hard to find the expression behind the written word. Especially if it is meant to be subtle or someone has a dry wit.

A little off the present subject. I do like the 3D Mail Effect program by Fluid Studios, Tim. I've heard of them before.

Nancy

www.vrzone1.com

Jim Sachs · 05-06-2002, 09:19 PM

Whenever I use those happy faces, people seem to see it as a smirk.

IXNAY · 05-07-2002, 04:49 AM

Hey this coral at the right looks cool, is there a chance to see it in any next version?
This crytal idea is good, but I've never seen a christal in a tank my whole life, is that common?

feldon34 · 05-07-2002, 09:59 AM

He's not doing any more work on the flat coral in the tank right now. The next project is the Freshwater Aquarium (got any preview pics, Jim?) and then the 3D coral reef. No looking back.

vrzone1 · 05-07-2002, 03:31 PM

"Whenever I use those happy faces, people seem to see it as a smirk."
_________________
Jim Sachs

That's OK, Jim. Then just give them a great big grin!

Nancy

feldon34 · 05-07-2002, 05:09 PM

Here's my belated opinion on this whole topic.

It's pretty surprising to see someone complaining about a version of the Aquarium that they will never see and never be forced to use (or even be available to them).

It's sort of like me complaining about the circuitry that Boeing puts on their military aircraft. It affects me HOW?

P.S. For people who are curious about putting a crystal in the Aquarium, you should see all the requests we've had over the last year for fish excrement, mermaids, statues, bubble-driven divers, treasure chests and sunken ships.

patscarr · 05-07-2002, 09:44 PM

Fish excrement? Cool! When is that coming?

Jav400 · 05-07-2002, 10:07 PM

lol, on the 12th, of never that is.

Lightfeather · 05-08-2002, 04:37 PM

Anime Emotion on the Internet
People can usually tell I am just kidding about something if I use something like these. I always liked the text emotions better than the graphical ones.

But regardless of what you use... they make an effect. See the difference:

Lightfeather says: You Butthead. I was saving that for later. Now I have to go get another one.
or
Lightfeather says: You Butthead. I was saving that for later. Now I have to go get another one. ^_^

^_^ <--- smiling, happy
^_~ <--- winking, just kidding
O_O <--- surprised
;_; <--- crying, sad
^_^; <--- smiling but embarassed (little sweat on the side)
^.^ <--- oooooo
o_O <--- tweeked out
-_- <--- sleepy, eyes closed
*_* <--- stary eyed, elated
=^_^= <--- catty, being cute

-_- o_o -_- o_o -_- o_o -_- o_o <---- blinking quick... did I really see that?

There are a ton more out there, but these are what I use ^_^

Duke · 05-08-2002, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Lightfeather
Anime Emotion on the Internet
People can usually tell I am just kidding about something if I use something like these. I always liked the text emotions better than the graphical ones

But with graphical emoticons, you don't have to stop and think as much....

Duke

Tiny Turtle · 05-09-2002, 01:59 AM

o_O – I want the tweaked out one for myself

hpman77 · 05-09-2002, 02:57 AM

those anime emoticons are just great, lightfeather!

whould this be considered as being angry? &_&# maybe?
Anyway, I think the one I would use the most is the happy one ^_^

dimbulb · 05-11-2002, 11:07 AM

Jim, I think the crystal looks kinda dull and cloudy. More like plastic. Maybe it only looks that way in the still shot. Good idea though.

Jim Sachs · 05-11-2002, 11:33 AM

It's milky quartz.

05-06-2002, 07:24 AM	#21
just some guy Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Cakalaki Posts: 110	. . Last edited by just some guy; 05-11-2002 at 08:49 AM.

05-06-2002, 07:41 AM	#22
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	The point of having this forum, is for people to OFFER legitimate ideas for Jim's consideration, ( not guaranteed inclusion ) in his work, and for US, ( meaning Jim, and the Administrators, and the forum members ) to be able to give help and advice to new forum members, or to help members with technical problems that they may be experiencing. This forum was never intended to be a free-for-all for anyone who wanted to join, and express anything that they felt like no matter what, just because they couldn't find any better place to do so. There have been many ideas that Jim has considered and included in the aquarium, and by the same token there have been many that he has rejected for one reason or the other. I just don't see the point in arguing over the fact once Jim has made his deceision. We do try and maintain a high standard here, it's one of the reasons that Morgan posted some rules about membership. ie. no flaming, trolling for arguments, language, etc. etc. I hope everyone is satisfied with the way that this forum is run, but if anyone has any questions or complaints, Morgan or I are always willing to hear options and discuss with anyone alternative opinions. Thats's what the PM function is there for. Please feel free to contact us at any time. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection Last edited by Jav400; 05-06-2002 at 08:13 AM.

05-06-2002, 10:16 AM	#23
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	The freedom to express an opinion carries the responsibility for the damage that might be caused. In this case, the income of 50 people could be greatly affected by someone publishing a negative comment in a worldwide forum regarding a product that they have not actually seen, and is not intended for the public. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-06-2002, 10:44 AM	#24
just some guy Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Cakalaki Posts: 110	. . . Last edited by just some guy; 05-11-2002 at 08:49 AM.

05-06-2002, 11:35 AM	#25
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	On the Internet, I've found that many people often take everything way too seriously, and don't notice the smile behind the text. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-06-2002, 03:02 PM	#26
SunKing Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 238	Re: OK Originally posted by just some guy In the same manner, I can appreciate that answer more than I did your first response to the "active desktop" idea. You can increase your likeability if you explain something to someone rather than just saying "No, that's not something I'll be wasting my precious few moments on earth with" response. If you ask me - I think that "No, that's not something I'll be wasting my precious few moments on earth with" is pretty darn clear. What more explanation do you need? My humble Homepage

05-06-2002, 08:22 PM	#27
vrzone1 Registered Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 53	Did you know that this is the very reason "smilies" are used on the internet? Because, sometimes, it is very hard to find the expression behind the written word. Especially if it is meant to be subtle or someone has a dry wit. A little off the present subject. I do like the 3D Mail Effect program by Fluid Studios, Tim. I've heard of them before. Nancy www.vrzone1.com

05-06-2002, 09:19 PM	#28
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Whenever I use those happy faces, people seem to see it as a smirk. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-07-2002, 04:49 AM	#29
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	Hey this coral at the right looks cool, is there a chance to see it in any next version? This crytal idea is good, but I've never seen a christal in a tank my whole life, is that common? IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

05-07-2002, 09:59 AM	#30
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	He's not doing any more work on the flat coral in the tank right now. The next project is the Freshwater Aquarium (got any preview pics, Jim?) and then the 3D coral reef. No looking back. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

05-07-2002, 03:31 PM	#31
vrzone1 Registered Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 53	"Whenever I use those happy faces, people seem to see it as a smirk." _________________ Jim Sachs That's OK, Jim. Then just give them a great big grin! Nancy

05-07-2002, 05:09 PM	#32
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Here's my belated opinion on this whole topic. It's pretty surprising to see someone complaining about a version of the Aquarium that they will never see and never be forced to use (or even be available to them). It's sort of like me complaining about the circuitry that Boeing puts on their military aircraft. It affects me HOW? P.S. For people who are curious about putting a crystal in the Aquarium, you should see all the requests we've had over the last year for fish excrement, mermaids, statues, bubble-driven divers, treasure chests and sunken ships. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman Last edited by feldon34; 05-07-2002 at 05:11 PM.

05-07-2002, 09:44 PM	#33
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Fish excrement? Cool! When is that coming? Patrick

05-07-2002, 10:07 PM	#34
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	lol, on the 12th, of never that is. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

05-08-2002, 04:37 PM	#35
Lightfeather Occupation: Nerd Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: California Posts: 314	Anime Emotion on the Internet People can usually tell I am just kidding about something if I use something like these. I always liked the text emotions better than the graphical ones. But regardless of what you use... they make an effect. See the difference: Lightfeather says: You Butthead. I was saving that for later. Now I have to go get another one. or Lightfeather says: You Butthead. I was saving that for later. Now I have to go get another one. ^_^ ^_^ <--- smiling, happy ^_~ <--- winking, just kidding O_O <--- surprised ;_; <--- crying, sad ^_^; <--- smiling but embarassed (little sweat on the side) ^.^ <--- oooooo o_O <--- tweeked out -_- <--- sleepy, eyes closed _ <--- stary eyed, elated =^_^= <--- catty, being cute -_- o_o -_- o_o -_- o_o -_- o_o <---- blinking quick... did I really see that? There are a ton more out there, but these are what I use ^_^ Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.

05-08-2002, 10:48 PM	#36
Duke Registered Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 17	Originally posted by Lightfeather Anime Emotion on the Internet People can usually tell I am just kidding about something if I use something like these. I always liked the text emotions better than the graphical ones But with graphical emoticons, you don't have to stop and think as much.... Duke

05-09-2002, 01:59 AM	#37
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	o_O – I want the tweaked out one for myself Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

05-09-2002, 02:57 AM	#38
hpman77 Blue Angel Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santander (Spain) Posts: 285	those anime emoticons are just great, lightfeather! whould this be considered as being angry? &_&# maybe? Anyway, I think the one I would use the most is the happy one ^_^ .:: AMD Athlon XP 1700+ :: 512MB SDRAM :: Windows XP SP1 :: shappire ATI radeon 9600 PRO :: Soundblaster Live Player 5.1 :: Directx 9.0 :: (Always latest drivers for everything) ::.

05-11-2002, 11:07 AM	#39
dimbulb Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: FLA Posts: 7	Jim, I think the crystal looks kinda dull and cloudy. More like plastic. Maybe it only looks that way in the still shot. Good idea though.

05-11-2002, 11:33 AM	#40
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	It's milky quartz. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium