Updates from spectrumflash on Rainbow Dash Network!
spectrumflash: @scribus !equestriandawn Yup. I quit, for one. :P
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 28-Feb-13 13:49:46 UTC
@scribus !equestriandawn Yup. I quit, for one. :P
spectrumflash: !bcbronies REALLY looking for someone else to host that MLP panel. I have officially pulled out from this now, and they need someone else to run it. If you are going to VancouFur and can help out, please contact @VancouFur on Twitter and offer. Otherwise, it will sit on the schedule and have no host at all.
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 28-Feb-13 04:11:03 UTC
!bcbronies REALLY looking for someone else to host that MLP panel. I have officially pulled out from this now, and they need someone else to run it. If you are going to VancouFur and can help out, please contact @VancouFur on Twitter and offer. Otherwise, it will sit on the schedule and have no host at all.
spectrumflash: !bcbronies Anyone want to run the MLP Meetup (Sunday 10am) at VancouFur? They've asked me to (since I did it last year), but personally would rather someone else in the group did it :)
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 25-Feb-13 17:17:57 UTC
!bcbronies Anyone want to run the MLP Meetup (Sunday 10am) at VancouFur? They've asked me to (since I did it last year), but personally would rather someone else in the group did it :)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang !bcbronies That's the other thing. I have never seen a convention financed that way. Money comes from organizers taking a risk and putting their own in (often protected by a legal organization such as a LLC - at least in the US), registration fees, dealer table fees, and potentially anything the convention can produce to sell. The idea is that what you make in fees and sales should be enough to a) pay for this year's costs, b) support you for the next year and c) give you base to start on for the next year. With the way this BronyCan looks like it's going, being so secretive about where and when it is, considering it's meant to be 'in BC in 2013', I am skeptical that they will get enough memberships to keep themselves afloat for next year. Canada has a much lower population than the US, and to come into Canada from, say, mid-west to east coast, people need to organize travel plans fairly early on to get decent fares.
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 09-Jan-13 17:16:35 UTC
@jackzhang !bcbronies That's the other thing. I have never seen a convention financed that way. Money comes from organizers taking a risk and putting their own in (often protected by a legal organization such as a LLC - at least in the US), registration fees, dealer table fees, and potentially anything the convention can produce to sell. The idea is that what you make in fees and sales should be enough to a) pay for this year's costs, b) support you for the next year and c) give you base to start on for the next year. With the way this BronyCan looks like it's going, being so secretive about where and when it is, considering it's meant to be 'in BC in 2013', I am skeptical that they will get enough memberships to keep themselves afloat for next year. Canada has a much lower population than the US, and to come into Canada from, say, mid-west to east coast, people need to organize travel plans fairly early on to get decent fares.
spectrumflash: @bronymike !bcbronies That's one of the things that doesn't sit well with me about it. From their website, looks like most of their core staff are elsewhere in Canada. Now while that can work for an established convention where the event space is used to dealing with you, for a first year con it's impossible. There's too much back and forth and in-person meetings required with your venue. A large portion of a convention's staff come from the local area, so alienating the local community of your fandom is only going to hurt the convention when you have positions that have to be filled.
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 09-Jan-13 14:15:16 UTC
@bronymike !bcbronies That's one of the things that doesn't sit well with me about it. From their website, looks like most of their core staff are elsewhere in Canada. Now while that can work for an established convention where the event space is used to dealing with you, for a first year con it's impossible. There's too much back and forth and in-person meetings required with your venue. A large portion of a convention's staff come from the local area, so alienating the local community of your fandom is only going to hurt the convention when you have positions that have to be filled.
spectrumflash: !vancouverbronies So I'm curious... Does anyone locally have any active involvement with this BronyCan that is meant to be "in BC" this year? As someone who has run 2500+ person conventions in the past, something just seems 'off' about this. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I would love to find out more.
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 09-Jan-13 02:03:44 UTC
!vancouverbronies So I'm curious... Does anyone locally have any active involvement with this BronyCan that is meant to be "in BC" this year? As someone who has run 2500+ person conventions in the past, something just seems 'off' about this. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I would love to find out more.
spectrumflash: @retl Oh hi! Not too bad :)
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 09-Jan-13 02:01:09 UTC
@retl Oh hi! Not too bad :)
spectrumflash: @herpyderpyhooves !bcbronies A quick note to this. Don't have high expectations of finding much in the stores you pass on the way down. I drive down to Seattle from the Vancouver area frequently and often stop by those stores on the way. EVERY time that I've been passed, the shelves have looked ransacked. The only thing that I found that was decent on my recent drive down (this past w/e) was a Cloudsdale set (RD, Gilda, Wonderbolt) at the Target in Smokey Point - and I hit pretty much every place on the way. Target & WalMart (Bellingham), WalMart (Mount Vernon), Target (Smokey Point) and WalMart (Marysville). So not to put a downer on this but don't get your hopes up for finding cool swag.
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 07-Aug-12 16:03:19 UTC
@herpyderpyhooves !bcbronies A quick note to this. Don't have high expectations of finding much in the stores you pass on the way down. I drive down to Seattle from the Vancouver area frequently and often stop by those stores on the way. EVERY time that I've been passed, the shelves have looked ransacked. The only thing that I found that was decent on my recent drive down (this past w/e) was a Cloudsdale set (RD, Gilda, Wonderbolt) at the Target in Smokey Point - and I hit pretty much every place on the way. Target & WalMart (Bellingham), WalMart (Mount Vernon), Target (Smokey Point) and WalMart (Marysville). So not to put a downer on this but don't get your hopes up for finding cool swag.
spectrumflash: @bronymike !bcbronies Oops, and the 'sails' of Canada Place too :)
spectrumflash's status on Sunday, 05-Aug-12 03:52:57 UTC
@bronymike !bcbronies Oops, and the 'sails' of Canada Place too :)
spectrumflash: @bronymike !bcbronies Complete with it's own Harbour Centre Lookout tower (look closely at the top of the building there)
spectrumflash's status on Sunday, 05-Aug-12 03:52:17 UTC
@bronymike !bcbronies Complete with it's own Harbour Centre Lookout tower (look closely at the top of the building there)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang !bcbronies Hope so! I never admittedly saw the problem, myself. :P (not saying there wasn't one - just didn't personally see it)
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 04-Jun-12 14:02:29 UTC
@jackzhang !bcbronies Hope so! I never admittedly saw the problem, myself. :P (not saying there wasn't one - just didn't personally see it)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang !bcbronies I'm hoping that I just fixed it now.
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 04-Jun-12 13:45:58 UTC
@jackzhang !bcbronies I'm hoping that I just fixed it now.
spectrumflash: @bronymike Ooh, I never spotted the RSS feed before! Yes, that's more useful to me :)
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 04:40:45 UTC
@bronymike Ooh, I never spotted the RSS feed before! Yes, that's more useful to me :)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang Yup... Just enabled the setting for that (and fixed the Cos & Effect event that you no doubt wanted to span multiple days ;)
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 04:19:45 UTC
@jackzhang Yup... Just enabled the setting for that (and fixed the Cos & Effect event that you no doubt wanted to span multiple days ;)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang Yeah, that's definitely how they do it. On the first post of each topic, there's a 'last edited by <moderator name>' in there.
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:43:12 UTC
@jackzhang Yeah, that's definitely how they do it. On the first post of each topic, there's a 'last edited by <moderator name>' in there.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang I think that all that is done there is that a mod edits the subject to say that.
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:30:04 UTC
@jackzhang I think that all that is done there is that a mod edits the subject to say that.
spectrumflash: @mrdragon @jackzhang Thanks, and will bear it in mind :) I'm still learning it myself, but seems straightforwardish so far. If I run into problem, will give you a shout!
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:21:33 UTC
@mrdragon @jackzhang Thanks, and will bear it in mind :) I'm still learning it myself, but seems straightforwardish so far. If I run into problem, will give you a shout!
spectrumflash: @jackzhang And considering I see you just made a post, it does indeed look fixed :)
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:17:00 UTC
@jackzhang And considering I see you just made a post, it does indeed look fixed :)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang Should be fixed now.
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:06:43 UTC
@jackzhang Should be fixed now.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang I did not know that! Thanks.
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 03:02:13 UTC
@jackzhang I did not know that! Thanks.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang @bronymike Okay, a sticky-topic is in each of the Events areas. BTW, each of you have Global Mod access, so you should be able to do the same anywhere else :)
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 02:58:28 UTC
@jackzhang @bronymike Okay, a sticky-topic is in each of the Events areas. BTW, each of you have Global Mod access, so you should be able to do the same anywhere else :)
spectrumflash: @bronymike @jackzhang @tequilasunrise While RDN is cool and all, if you don't check it for a few days it's incredibly easy to miss stuff like meetup dates and plans. I've missed stuff like that myself. At least the forum will allow us to hold polls and place events on a calendar for pretty easy tracking.
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 01-Jun-12 02:49:24 UTC
@bronymike @jackzhang @tequilasunrise While RDN is cool and all, if you don't check it for a few days it's incredibly easy to miss stuff like meetup dates and plans. I've missed stuff like that myself. At least the forum will allow us to hold polls and place events on a calendar for pretty easy tracking.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang Yep! Definitely needs some custom logo... but I'm no artist to do that! I'm sure _somepony_ in this community must be an artist! ;)
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 31-May-12 12:40:13 UTC
@jackzhang Yep! Definitely needs some custom logo... but I'm no artist to do that! I'm sure _somepony_ in this community must be an artist! ;)
spectrumflash: @tequilasunrise Have a look around there, see if there's anything that I missed, etc. Hopefully @bronymike and @jackzhang will notice too. Then once all is good we can announce to the group.
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 31-May-12 04:00:12 UTC
@tequilasunrise Have a look around there, see if there's anything that I missed, etc. Hopefully @bronymike and @jackzhang will notice too. Then once all is good we can announce to the group.
spectrumflash: @tequilasunrise Spotted you register - you're now a global mod on the board.
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 31-May-12 03:44:48 UTC
@tequilasunrise Spotted you register - you're now a global mod on the board.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang @bronymike @tequilasunrise Alrighty... I've grabbed the domain 'bcbronies.org' and set up a forum. I snagged the structure from the bcfurries one because it actually makes a good deal of sense (and I could easily see how it was done, since it's on my machine too). Forum is at <http://www.bcbronies.org/forum/> I can set the three of you up as moderators to start with.
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 30-May-12 18:51:22 UTC
@jackzhang @bronymike @tequilasunrise Alrighty... I've grabbed the domain 'bcbronies.org' and set up a forum. I snagged the structure from the bcfurries one because it actually makes a good deal of sense (and I could easily see how it was done, since it's on my machine too). Forum is at <" title="http://www.bcbronies.org/forum/>" rel="nofollow external">http://www.bcbronies.org/forum/> I can set the three of you up as moderators to start with.
spectrumflash: @scribus !EqDawn Thanks for the update.
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 30-May-12 16:26:27 UTC
@scribus !EqDawn Thanks for the update.
spectrumflash: @jackzhang !Vancouverbronies or make it a forum for all !bcbronies?
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 23:40:54 UTC
@jackzhang !Vancouverbronies or make it a forum for all !bcbronies?
spectrumflash: @garyoak @therealscoutaloo !bcbronies The EqD post is, indeed, true. The con website will reflect this as soon as the webmaster is able to update
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 23:40:00 UTC
@garyoak @therealscoutaloo !bcbronies The EqD post is, indeed, true. The con website will reflect this as soon as the webmaster is able to update
spectrumflash: @scribus I know that it's not us causing the issue. But something on that server will occasionally spike and cause so much load that it lags everything for a few minutes. If you're not the server admin, is there any chance you can bring this to the attention of who is, please?
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 21:34:20 UTC
@scribus I know that it's not us causing the issue. But something on that server will occasionally spike and cause so much load that it lags everything for a few minutes. If you're not the server admin, is there any chance you can bring this to the attention of who is, please?
spectrumflash: @mrdragon It's a MLP:FiM themed RP MUSH. We're at mush.equestriandawn.com 8789 if you want to check us out
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 20:58:04 UTC
@mrdragon It's a MLP:FiM themed RP MUSH. We're at mush.equestriandawn.com 8789 if you want to check us out
spectrumflash: @scribus Don't suppose you have any idea what might be causing the huge lag-spikes on the !EqDawn server, do you? Seeing CPU load spiking up to 130+ at times. (Definitely not us)
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 19:37:54 UTC
@scribus Don't suppose you have any idea what might be causing the huge lag-spikes on the !EqDawn server, do you? Seeing CPU load spiking up to 130+ at times. (Definitely not us)
spectrumflash: @jackzhang !vancouverbronies And it helps also that the admin of Critter.net is a Brony too. (That's me, by the way ;)
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 29-May-12 14:44:15 UTC
@jackzhang !vancouverbronies And it helps also that the admin of Critter.net is a Brony too. (That's me, by the way ;)
spectrumflash: @bronymike Nowhere free in Gastown that I know of. There's an EasyPark on Water St at Cambie and an ImPark on Cordova by the Harbour Centre, or meters. The parking lots, if you're in before 8am, are the best option if you're there for the day.
spectrumflash's status on Tuesday, 22-May-12 15:24:00 UTC
@bronymike Nowhere free in Gastown that I know of. There's an EasyPark on Water St at Cambie and an ImPark on Cordova by the Harbour Centre, or meters. The parking lots, if you're in before 8am, are the best option if you're there for the day.
spectrumflash: Knew it was only a matter of time, considering I work in Gastown. Just bumped into Sibsy & Jim Miller on my way to lunch. Heh. !vancouverbronies
spectrumflash's status on Wednesday, 16-May-12 21:02:35 UTC
Knew it was only a matter of time, considering I work in Gastown. Just bumped into Sibsy & Jim Miller on my way to lunch. Heh. !vancouverbronies
spectrumflash: @jackzhang Ah, you're going to that tonight? Well, see you there!
spectrumflash's status on Friday, 11-May-12 14:19:42 UTC
@jackzhang Ah, you're going to that tonight? Well, see you there!
spectrumflash: @alargesmallhorse Maybe ... But those gaps between the lines and episodes are where fanfiction and speculation is made ;)
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 23-Apr-12 02:41:49 UTC
@alargesmallhorse Maybe ... But those gaps between the lines and episodes are where fanfiction and speculation is made ;)
spectrumflash: @alargesmallhorse I have no idea. I'm just throwing it out there, because as far as we know outside of the Mane 6 and Celestia, Luna's only friend she made is Pipsqueak =D
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 23-Apr-12 02:29:51 UTC
@alargesmallhorse I have no idea. I'm just throwing it out there, because as far as we know outside of the Mane 6 and Celestia, Luna's only friend she made is Pipsqueak =D
spectrumflash: The reason Princess Luna was outside of the Shield before she took over from Celestia? She was visiting Pipsqueak back in Ponyville.
spectrumflash's status on Monday, 23-Apr-12 02:24:37 UTC
The reason Princess Luna was outside of the Shield before she took over from Celestia? She was visiting Pipsqueak back in Ponyville.
spectrumflash: !bcbronies I have S02E25 in HD, but S02E26 isn't up yet. So, have it in - I think - 480. On my way to library now.
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 21:22:08 UTC
!bcbronies I have S02E25 in HD, but S02E26 isn't up yet. So, have it in - I think - 480. On my way to library now.
spectrumflash: @tesla500 !bcbronies I'll be bringing copies of 720/1080 extracted from YouTube when they're available.
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 19:58:28 UTC
@tesla500 !bcbronies I'll be bringing copies of 720/1080 extracted from YouTube when they're available.
spectrumflash: !bcbronies For us that bought tickets this morning, we're now waiting for everypony else just inside (by the theater seating area you pass just past the ticket booths)
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 17:26:08 UTC
!bcbronies For us that bought tickets this morning, we're now waiting for everypony else just inside (by the theater seating area you pass just past the ticket booths)
spectrumflash: @pinhooves a bunch of us are also inside getting tickets.
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 16:33:17 UTC
@pinhooves a bunch of us are also inside getting tickets.
spectrumflash: @pinhooves The gathering is on the east side by the raindrop. A bunch
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 16:32:39 UTC
@pinhooves The gathering is on the east side by the raindrop. A bunch
spectrumflash: @bronymike @phunkymat !bcbronies If there are any searches, they're likely to be at the entrance to the expo, just past ticket sales. (I'm guessing, based on past con experiences)
spectrumflash's status on Saturday, 21-Apr-12 14:50:57 UTC
@bronymike @phunkymat !bcbronies If there are any searches, they're likely to be at the entrance to the expo, just past ticket sales. (I'm guessing, based on past con experiences)
spectrumflash: @tequilasunrise Eeyup! I like to think of it as one of Derpy's Mistakes In Weather Monumentized :)
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 19-Apr-12 22:13:07 UTC
@tequilasunrise Eeyup! I like to think of it as one of Derpy's Mistakes In Weather Monumentized :)
spectrumflash: @bronymike !bcbronies Oops, forgot to say: Yeah, let's go with the Raindrop as the meetup point. East side of the centre. Here's what it looks like: http://derpy.me/h0xzR
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 19-Apr-12 19:33:53 UTC
@bronymike !bcbronies Oops, forgot to say: Yeah, let's go with the Raindrop as the meetup point. East side of the centre. Here's what it looks like: http://derpy.me/h0xzR
spectrumflash: @bronymike !bcbronies Ah, I was only looking quickly before I left to catch the train this morning. Silly website. Oh well, it is their first year after all. So far, weather forecasts seem to concur that Saturday will be the nicest day of the weekend, as well as DRY. But, this is Vancouver, and our local weather pegasi change their minds on a whim...
spectrumflash's status on Thursday, 19-Apr-12 19:29:59 UTC
@bronymike !bcbronies Ah, I was only looking quickly before I left to catch the train this morning. Silly website. Oh well, it is their first year after all. So far, weather forecasts seem to concur that Saturday will be the nicest day of the weekend, as well as DRY. But, this is Vancouver, and our local weather pegasi change their minds on a whim...