Life lends its own perspective
The dictionary has several definitions for the word
perspective. For our purposes here we'll focus on;
2 a : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed ; also : point of view
b : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance
We all bring perspective to these pages, our own unique view. Our perspective is shaped by our own life experiences. Our perspectives sometimes create conflict on topics that many think should be universally agreed upon. Life has shaped those perspectives. It doesn't make them wrong, but it may live someone who holds them naive to a broader view. We mustn't be quick to condemn or humiliate those whose life experiences have left them less empathetic to the experiences of others.
That said, one doesn't have to remain naive or ignorant. We all have the ability to enlighten our perspective through reading, education and reaching out to others. Hopefully that is the goal of many who come here. That goal being to gain a broader perspective. Hopefully we don't come here as the viewers of Fox News and other right wing outlets go there, not to be enlightened and educated but comforted in their own biases.
I'd like to think that's why we have some hellish battles here. The problem we experience here with some of those battles is the cruelty with which some respond. I only ask that we all call out those who are cruel, be they individuals or packs.
On with the games!!
Mojo Friday Guidelines
Disclaimer; Kinda like the Pirates Code, they're just guidelines, meant for fun. They aren't hard and fast rules.
1) If you comment you have to recommend all comments. (in order to receive mojo you have to give mojo. It's only good mojo manners.)
2) Everything you say may be taken as a joke (so if you ask a question, expect a silly answer)
3) You must recommend the diary (and pimp it unapologetically)
4) You don't have to comment to recommend.
5) You can't steal my idea (right, like that ain't goin' to happen. It has in numerous forms, I'm flattered!)
6) Mojo mojo mojo mojo, mojo mojo mojo.
7) TexDem (that's me) is not bound by the guidelines. Neither are you
Mojo Friday Goals
Disclaimer; These are mostly here for nostalgia, the site has changed so much and the servers have been upgraded to the point I don't think we could fuck with the site with 1000 people participating. 2007 it ain't.
A. At least 300 different commenters and 1000 comments by 1:30 PM EST and 1500 by 5:00 PM EST Friday Night that it's posted.
B. 100 recommends for each comment, at least.
C. Stay on Recommend List at least five hours (this requires some strategic planning by you guys, refer to guideline #3)
D. At least 200 diary recommends. 300 would be better, spread the word.
E. And always, fun fun fun.
F. Have at least 75% average participation rate as seen here in the Mojo Friday Postgame Show by Woodtick and bjedward.
G. (New) Have at least 30 kossacks over 90% participation (see here for some tips).
H. Overload the servers with recommends, not to mention dominate Top Comments Mojo list. (we do tend to mess with the site with all of our recommends at one time)(also, to dominate the Top Comments Top Mojo we need at least 50 comments with over 200 recommends, see guideline B)
I. That's enough for now. (Have a suggestion? Post it.)
MKinTN posted a diary to help everyone achieve greater success called How to Succeed at Mojo Friday Without Really Trying.
For those of you new to MF (Mojo Friday) we have our own lingo about a few things. Thank's to MF'er Jez (the link will explain) go to this diary for a little more fun and explanation. Official Mojo Friday Snecktionary.