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Help Decorate Eric's Office! UPDATE

Eric's office is totally boring. There's a big blank wall next to another big blank wall and I can't take it any more. So we're looking to you, yes you, to help him out!

So please print out the PDF, color or decorate it in any way you want, and send it to:

Eric's Boring Wall
Instructables
489 Clementina St.
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Our printer does weird things to colors so we can't accept emailed or PMed images. All the art will go up on Eric's wall. One artist chosen at random on Dec. 22 will win a copy of The Best of Instructables, Volume 1. Bonus points if you don't fold it.

UPDATE:
We can't randomly select one out of one entry and we still haven't seen any robots so we've extended the Date of Randomness. Also, everyone who sends something in will get a patch.

UPDATE2:

Winners Announced!


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kcls says: Jun 13, 2010. 2:06 PM
Are we still allowed to send pictures in?
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to kclsJun 13, 2010. 9:28 PM
You can if you want, but the contest is long long over.
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supitsgreg in reply to fungus amungusAug 29, 2010. 7:17 PM
Will we still get a patch?
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kcls in reply to fungus amungusJun 14, 2010. 6:47 AM
Well, it must be getting pretty boring again, having all those same robot pictures in there year after year...
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IgnorantZebra says: Apr 21, 2009. 5:01 PM
Are we still allowed to send them in even though the contest is still well over?
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stinkymum says: Dec 24, 2008. 1:49 PM
I want to see a picture of the decorated wall!
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drinkmorecoffee says: Dec 21, 2008. 9:43 AM
Is it too late to send one in? Now that finals are over i have some time....
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to drinkmorecoffeeDec 22, 2008. 4:26 PM
You can still send one in. We'll be choosing a winner today (hopefully), but there's still more room for more robots on the wall!
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drinkmorecoffee in reply to fungus amungusDec 22, 2008. 5:54 PM
Awesome, I think I'll do that.
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kelseymh says: Dec 22, 2008. 5:24 PM
And so...the time has come for The Choosing...
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Weissensteinburg says: Dec 7, 2008. 6:19 PM
I sent two in today!
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 22, 2008. 4:28 PM
We did get them! I guess Eric was hiding them.
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Weissensteinburg in reply to fungus amungusDec 22, 2008. 5:07 PM
He was hiding them because they were his favorites, right?

You can say yes, even if it's not true.
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Weissensteinburg in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 22, 2008. 5:21 PM
And when do we find out the winner?
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 8, 2008. 12:42 PM
nice!
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Lithium Rain in reply to fungus amungusDec 8, 2008. 12:49 PM
Did you get teh cookies yet?
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Chicken2209 in reply to Lithium RainDec 12, 2008. 5:08 PM
hmmm mine still havent come can you resend a batch?
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Goodhart in reply to Chicken2209Dec 12, 2008. 6:58 PM
Chickens don't eat cookies ( silly chicken, cookies are for kids ). ;-)
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Chicken2209 in reply to GoodhartDec 12, 2008. 7:26 PM
I dont eat cookies they eat me wait that doesnt work...
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Goodhart in reply to Chicken2209Dec 12, 2008. 7:45 PM
I was playing on the silly rabbit, Kix are for kids commercial...but then, maybe you haven't seen it?


porcupinemamma in reply to GoodhartNov 15, 2009. 2:13 PM
"Silly Rabbit!  Trix are for kids!"  Goodhart, you rock! Does that ever bring back memories :0)
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Goodhart in reply to porcupinemammaNov 15, 2009. 3:42 PM
As does the Alka-seltzer man (Speedy ) with the tablet as a body?  :-) 


 
toogers in reply to GoodhartDec 25, 2008. 10:38 PM
lol, i think it's trix. ':/
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Goodhart in reply to toogersDec 26, 2008. 6:05 AM
Yeah, it was nearly 11 PM when I wrote, sorry :-)
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Lithium Rain in reply to Chicken2209Dec 12, 2008. 6:28 PM
Hahahaha...
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Chicken2209 in reply to Lithium RainDec 8, 2008. 2:44 PM
i havent gotten mine yet hopefully soon
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to Lithium RainDec 8, 2008. 2:38 PM
I did! Just got 'em today. Thanks!
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Lithium Rain in reply to fungus amungusDec 9, 2008. 11:38 AM
Yay! You're welcome. :-)
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Weissensteinburg says: Dec 14, 2008. 5:16 PM
So are they starting to pour in?
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gmjhowe in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 15, 2008. 6:51 AM
ha If i do one, then email it, you could print it out maybe?
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kelseymh in reply to gmjhoweDec 15, 2008. 1:15 PM
See the Forum Topic text, above.

Our printer does weird things to colors so we can't accept emailed or PMed images.
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jedi pen-gui-n in reply to kelseymhDec 19, 2008. 2:18 PM
maybe you can do that on purpose for a random robot
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Weissensteinburg in reply to jedi pen-gui-nDec 19, 2008. 5:58 PM
I think they just don't want to bother with our pictures.
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Chicken2209 in reply to kelseymhDec 15, 2008. 3:51 PM
i was wondering if that was a direct question to weissensteinburg I thought gmj was asking him for a favor...
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kelseymh in reply to Chicken2209Dec 15, 2008. 3:52 PM
Ah...you know, you're probably right! I overlooked that interpretation; thanks.
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Weissensteinburg in reply to Chicken2209Dec 15, 2008. 3:52 PM
I wasn't sure either...
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Chicken2209 in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 15, 2008. 4:46 PM
like alot of lifes major problems we can just blame gmjhowe
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Weissensteinburg in reply to Chicken2209Dec 15, 2008. 4:53 PM
That works for me.
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Chicken2209 in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 15, 2008. 5:12 PM
hook me up too!!!!one!!!1
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Goodhart in reply to kelseymhDec 15, 2008. 3:42 PM
Hmm, so does my printer, sometimes. From here I always get a yellow Robot when I print but he looks more orange on the screen of course, a touch of color blindness doesn't help me out either ;-)
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I_am_Canadian says: Dec 15, 2008. 12:44 PM
Get mine yet?
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Der Bradly in reply to I_am_CanadianDec 18, 2008. 1:51 PM
You sent one?
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I_am_Canadian in reply to Der BradlyDec 18, 2008. 2:27 PM
Three.
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Der Bradly in reply to I_am_CanadianDec 18, 2008. 2:36 PM
Wow
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to I_am_CanadianDec 15, 2008. 3:26 PM
Not yet.
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jessyratfink says: Dec 16, 2008. 7:50 AM
I'm hoping I'll be able to send out some colorings along with an extra special gift on Thursday. I'm mostly posting this to pressure me into doing so. ;)
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jessyratfink in reply to jessyratfinkDec 16, 2008. 7:08 PM
I only colored one robot because it was especially epic. A timeless romance with heroes!
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stinkymum in reply to jessyratfinkDec 18, 2008. 4:00 AM
Never heard of this guy! But who cares! (I peeked on your website too!@)
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kelseymh in reply to stinkymumDec 18, 2008. 10:21 AM
IMDB Is Your Friend :-) (more efficient than Google in this case)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111999/
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kelseymh in reply to jessyratfinkDec 17, 2008. 8:06 AM
Gorgeous! :-) Yes, I cheated, but you put the link in your profile yourself :-)
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Chicken2209 in reply to kelseymhDec 18, 2008. 12:53 PM
People click on those? I hope no one snoops on to mine...
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JKibs95 in reply to Chicken2209Jul 25, 2009. 6:34 PM
... I fell for it... I knew what it was and I fell for it...
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jessyratfink in reply to kelseymhDec 17, 2008. 1:35 PM
It's true, but anyone willing to dig for it is worthy of looking. :D And gorgeous is just how I'd describe him, hahaha.
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fungus amungus (author) in reply to jessyratfinkDec 22, 2008. 4:27 PM
Wow, that's a unique one. Looking forward to getting it in.
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Goodhart in reply to jessyratfinkDec 18, 2008. 1:01 PM
*this ugly person is going to go sulk in the corner* LOL
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Gjdj3 says: Dec 12, 2008. 3:11 PM
I'll send one in! I wasn't going to due to lack of time but now i have time. Sweet!
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I_am_Canadian says: Dec 12, 2008. 10:53 AM
I sent mine in yesterday. Tell me when you get it!
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I_am_Canadian says: Dec 10, 2008. 11:00 AM
Can I still send in a few?
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kelseymh in reply to I_am_CanadianDec 10, 2008. 11:01 AM
They updated the text above. You have until 22 Dec, so go for it!
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I_am_Canadian in reply to kelseymhDec 10, 2008. 2:49 PM
XD I will!
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NachoMahma says: Nov 25, 2008. 3:22 PM
. Gee. We populate his web site with free iBles and now he wants us to decorate his office. We have to draw the line somewhere, ppl!
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ewilhelm in reply to NachoMahmaNov 25, 2008. 3:50 PM
That is exactly the thought that went through my mind!
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Labot2001 in reply to ewilhelmDec 6, 2008. 10:05 PM
I'll trade you all my instructables, forum topics, and witty comments for one uh' them newfangled books uh' yers.
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Weissensteinburg in reply to Labot2001Dec 7, 2008. 6:19 PM
What about the stupid comments?
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Labot2001 in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 7, 2008. 7:07 PM
Pardon me for assuming this, my dear sir, but are you implying that I have made stupid comments in the past?
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Weissensteinburg in reply to Labot2001Dec 7, 2008. 7:09 PM
Fine, non-witty comments.
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Bartboy in reply to ewilhelmNov 29, 2008. 10:33 PM
I get money too, so heres my bill: 32 Instructables @ $100 each : 3200 40 forum topics @ $20 each : 800 1793 comments @ $ 5 each : 8965 46 groups @ $50 each : 2300 Sub total:15265 $ Tax : 1526.5 $ total : 16791.5 Transfer that into ibles money, And I think that becomes one free t- Shirt I exept my payment within 2 years total :
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Plasmana in reply to ewilhelmNov 26, 2008. 9:04 AM
You genereate a lot of money from us clicking your AD's, and we don't make anything. So, here is my bill for generating: 23 instructables @ $100 each: $2,300.00 60 forum topics @ $20 each: $1,200.00 3998 comments @ $5 each: $19,990.00 9 groups @ $50 each: $450.00 Total: $23,940.00 I expect my payment soon.
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Lithium Rain in reply to ewilhelmNov 25, 2008. 7:12 PM
Who said anything about free? Here's my bill for all the content I've generated thus far: 14 instructables @ $100 each: $1,400.00 82 forum topics @ $20 each: $1,640.00 6,118 comments @ $5 each: $30,590.00 Added value to the site: $4,500.92 Total: $38,130.92 I'll expect payment in full by Monday.
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainDec 8, 2008. 1:00 AM
22 instructables @ $150 each: $3,300 11 Featured instructables @ $50 extra each: $550 6 instructables featured on outside sites @ $50 extra each: $300 29 forum topics @ $30 each: $870 2,416 comments @ $10 each: $24,160 Chatroom Mod Wages: $23,000 pa ($13,000 to date) Total: $42,180 Total after currency conversion $41,140 (£27,455.47) I will take payment now please while the conversion rate are good. (note: being an older age i fall into a higher pay bracket)
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KentsOkay in reply to Lithium RainDec 4, 2008. 5:27 AM
Let's see, thats $27,760 + working the booth at maker faire for 3 hours at 20 bucks an hour, as well as community value... call it an even $30,000?
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Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainDec 2, 2008. 2:54 PM
Ok, let's use your standards (plus a few of my own):

8 regular ibles @ $100 each = $800 (not counting collaborations)

3 featured ibles @ $150 each = $450 (not counting collaborations)

129 forum topics @20 each = $2,560

I haven't a clue about how to find out how many comments....but I will let them pass

Added value to the site.....I haven't a clue there either....we shall let that slide too....

(3810)

Value given to me in keeping my busy with USEFUL and THOUGHTFUL projects - $1,000

Value given to me in keeping my mind busy and therefor delaying the need for Alzheimer's medicine.... - $5,000

Value given to me in helping me NOT slip into oblivion inside my own pit of depression.... - $1,000,000

I guess I owe $1,002,890
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CameronSS in reply to GoodhartDec 3, 2008. 9:07 PM
You have made 14,322 comments as of this writing, that's $71,610.
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Goodhart in reply to CameronSSDec 3, 2008. 9:55 PM
I still owe $931,280 :-)
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Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainNov 28, 2008. 1:46 PM
What?

We get paid?

(Counts on fingers...adds VAT...)

$80088.00!

That's a living wage, even with the exchange rate!
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Weissensteinburg in reply to KitemanNov 29, 2008. 10:52 PM
What wacky system is that measured on? Gringots? Stones? Lentils?
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Kiteman in reply to WeissensteinburgNov 30, 2008. 1:59 AM
Approximately 52,000 GBP.

I could so easily live on that!
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Labot2001 in reply to KitemanDec 6, 2008. 10:06 PM
I wouldn't mind having an extra 80 grand in my pocket.

I'll start with a car, a TV, and a brand new computer...
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Plasmana in reply to KitemanNov 29, 2008. 4:34 PM
I don't think so, I have not been payed yet...
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jedi pen-gui-n in reply to PlasmanaDec 1, 2008. 8:13 AM
That's because you didn't pay to post those. Pay Eric the prices you charge and he'll pay you right back .(I think)
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Punkguyta in reply to Lithium RainNov 28, 2008. 1:23 PM
Lol..I doubt that he even makes that total, from ALL of the user generated content all together!
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Yerboogieman in reply to Lithium RainNov 27, 2008. 10:44 PM
Wait wait wait, advertising a website for free, Priceless. for somethings theres mastercard.
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Yerboogieman in reply to Lithium RainNov 27, 2008. 10:43 PM
And! the fact that some of us cant get our instructables good enough to win a contest. Priceless.
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Plasmana in reply to Lithium RainNov 26, 2008. 9:05 AM
I expect my payment too...
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DJ Radio in reply to Lithium RainNov 25, 2008. 9:55 PM
my bill would be (on your scale): ibles- $1,300 fourms- not sure how many I have comments- If you counted the comments before my counter was reset- which would make my total 5,000- $25,000 Added value to the site- not sure how that Is determined.... total- insufficient data
Epeoples in reply to DJ RadioNov 28, 2008. 4:44 PM
Oh please! who needs limits? Just give me all your money, Eric! And take me to your leader while your at it...
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bumpus in reply to DJ RadioNov 26, 2008. 5:58 PM
I think you owe the community..
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xACIDITYx in reply to bumpusNov 28, 2008. 7:34 AM
I agree!
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DJ Radio in reply to bumpusNov 26, 2008. 6:33 PM
shut up.........
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Chicken2209 in reply to bumpusNov 26, 2008. 5:59 PM
:D no wait that could be mean...
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ewilhelm in reply to Lithium RainNov 25, 2008. 8:53 PM
Oh man, this should totally win the art contest!!! Print up an invoice and mail it in!
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zachninme in reply to ewilhelmNov 26, 2008. 5:55 PM
Is the art part a video of you tearing it up while laughing hysterically?
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Lithium Rain in reply to zachninmeDec 3, 2008. 9:17 PM
Hey, zach, why is this comment colored pink? Is that special for the high rated comments?
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zachninme in reply to Lithium RainDec 4, 2008. 2:56 PM
Its pink!? It should be yellow. Either you need to get your eyes checked or you should let me know what browser you're using! :P

But yeah, its because its highly rated. If you scroll wayyy down to the bottom of this page, there should be a (Preferences) link. There you can change your preferences. To disable highlighting, just set that field to 5. Similarly, to disable hiding comments, set it to 0.
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Lithium Rain in reply to zachninmeDec 4, 2008. 4:16 PM
Well, it's definitely not yellow! I'm using the latest version of FF. It's actually more peachy. Oo, didn't know about the preference link, thanks.
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zachninme in reply to Lithium RainDec 5, 2008. 4:29 PM
Well, you should get your monitor checked out: its a mixture of 60% pure yellow and 40% white.
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Lithium Rain in reply to ewilhelmNov 26, 2008. 7:18 AM
Okay! :-D
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Gjdj3 in reply to ewilhelmNov 25, 2008. 7:00 PM
Haha, nice. Instructables... World's Greatest ~~Scam~~ Website.
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Weissensteinburg in reply to ewilhelmNov 25, 2008. 6:57 PM
You're such a mooch!
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JellyWoo says: Dec 7, 2008. 9:46 AM
YAY! the dateline's extended!!!
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