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 Jan 1 2006, 03:35 AM
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 say maydayism.  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344  |
Congratulations to the winner of the December's XOTM - WindSorcerous!
Now you may start voting for the Xanga of the Month in January.  Also note that you need minimum 5 posts before you can vote. |
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Jan 1 2006, 04:08 AM
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 The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
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Jan 1 2006, 02:47 PM
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 Senior Itis Group: Member Posts: 806 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 121,007 |
I nominate myself. Click the link in my sig to view my xanga.
TO VIEW THIS LAYOUT, YOU MUST: -have a resolution of 800x600 -expand the window (to avoid misalignment) -as far as i've tested it works in FF, IE5+, and AOL Explorer |
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Jan 2 2006, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 479 Joined: Sep 2005 Member No: 223,199 |
So far my vote goes to http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava!
It's totally awesome and it looks like you put a whole lotta effort into it! ^_^ |
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Jan 2 2006, 05:29 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
thanks for the vote! I appreciate it!
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Jan 3 2006, 02:40 PM
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 Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
QUOTE(blkpride @ Jan 1 2006, 2:47 PM) I nominate myself. Click the link in my sig to view my xanga. TO VIEW THIS LAYOUT, YOU MUST: -have a resolution of 800x600 -expand the window (to avoid misalignment) -as far as i've tested it works in FF, IE5+, and AOL Explorer  Too bad your images don't work. http://xanga.com/matahari286 I'm changing my vote since I plan on changing my layout soon. I vote for the awesome-rific smrkangl. I've always been a fan of her work, I'm surprised she hasn't won before. So, vote for her! http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl |
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Jan 3 2006, 03:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 9 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 342,144 |
i nominate mine.
www.xanga.com/brianroxyo |
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Jan 3 2006, 06:02 PM
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Senior Itis Group: Member Posts: 806 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 121,007 |
The images work...don't know what ur talking about, just refresh the page if you don't see anything.
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Jan 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
Haha can you for real vote for yourself?? Well I'm voting for me just in case!
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Jan 3 2006, 08:35 PM
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i guess ill just vote for myself since i dont go surfing through xanga to find cool layouts.
click here it might be a little dark, but you may have to change your brightness on your screen if its too dark. also as of now, its only aligned in firefox. ken is helping me align it in ie as well if i could ever figure out what hes talking about. 
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Jan 4 2006, 08:11 AM
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 <3 Group: Member Posts: 3,657 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 64,493 |
i'm voting for thefevafortheflava
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Jan 4 2006, 04:17 PM
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 Peggy. Group: Member Posts: 2,508 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 214,025 |
thefevafortheflava
The layout is cool. (: |
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Jan 8 2006, 03:59 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
nevermind, http://www.xanga.com/smrkangl is better
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Jan 13 2006, 04:11 PM
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Yep Frankie - you're right.... Smrkangl
The graphic designing is awesome! I love it! |
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Jan 13 2006, 04:11 PM
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::Kills double post:: my computer is stupid!
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Jan 15 2006, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 3,551 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 102,857 |
My vote - http://xanga.com/smrkangl
The design is wonderful. |
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Jan 15 2006, 09:20 PM
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 je hebt het niveau van een poffertje Group: Member Posts: 512 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 15,934 |
Smrkangl
I"m surprised she hasnt won before. All the work I've seen from her is incredibly nice. |
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Jan 15 2006, 10:02 PM
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 chire chire chire! Group: Member Posts: 170 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 118,614 |
Smrkangl. Woot, lovely.
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Jan 17 2006, 08:18 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
boo no votes lately :-(
http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava |
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Jan 17 2006, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
Read the dam rules, dont vote for yourself again.
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Jan 17 2006, 11:36 PM
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 My name is really Matt... if you care. Group: Member Posts: 1,442 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 258,234 |
QUOTE(incoherent @ Jan 3 2006, 9:35 PM) i guess ill just vote for myself since i dont go surfing through xanga to find cool layouts. click here it might be a little dark, but you may have to change your brightness on your screen if its too dark. also as of now, its only aligned in firefox. ken is helping me align it in ie as well if i could ever figure out what hes talking about. OOO! I VOTE FOR SPENCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (incoherent) jk |
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Jan 18 2006, 12:29 AM
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 Lurker. Group: Official Designer Posts: 2,161 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,851 |
My vote goes to smrkangl.
http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl http://xanga.com/smrkangl |
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Jan 18 2006, 01:25 AM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
Chill out I wasnt VOTING for anyone.
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Jan 18 2006, 01:32 AM
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 You'll find me in your dreams. Group: Official Member Posts: 8,536 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 114,010 |
....... I have to diagree with you there.
 Posting your URL numerous times is, in fact, voting. Because there's simply no reason to post a URL in this thread other than voting.-cough- I vote for myself. Ha. Aren't I just a self-centered bitch? I actually just don't like any of the others. And, um. I think Carrie is too good to win. Or already won. Besides, I like the color. o.0 |
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Jan 18 2006, 11:17 AM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
i was simply REMINDING people my url since it was so far up CHILL OUT!
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Jan 18 2006, 05:17 PM
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 Unique New York! Unique New York! Unique New York! Group: Member Posts: 14 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 324,841 |
Is it too late to nominate myself?
*looks hopeful* <a href="http://www.xanga.com/twist_my_pretzel">Yaaay!</a> I'm new to layout-making, so they're not all that great, but I enjoy working with HTML. yeahhhhhhh, that link thing I was trying to rock didn't work out. My bad. Let's try that again: Is it too late to nominate myself? *looks hopeful* Yaaay! Oh, and I have some stuff in my entries that might stretch the blog thingy width, so if you want to see the layout and how it's supposed to really look go here. [ POSTS MERGED ] Please use the "edit" link located at the top-right corner of your post next and no advertising please. This post has been edited by niez_cho: Jan 19 2006, 08:44 AM |
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Jan 18 2006, 08:15 PM
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Senior Itis Group: Member Posts: 806 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 121,007 |
i pull myself out of this (not like anyone was voting for me neway). Taking a break from blogging altogether.
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Jan 20 2006, 05:03 AM
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 yan lin♥ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 14,129 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 13,627 |
my vote goes to http://xanga.com/smrkangl
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Jan 20 2006, 10:59 AM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
Ok, not to be critical, but constructive....
Why all the votes for smrkangl when their page doesnt involve much work, it is very basic, and it doesn't even display correctly on internet explorer or firefox. I mean it lacks a lot of design, and it would almost be good if it actually displayed right. But I've tried 3 different browsers on 3 different computers and it just doesn't display right at all. My site displays right on all computers and has more design and custom graphics put into it than any site I have ever seen on here, and I dont get many votes. I am not bragging I am just confused I mean their xanga is nice, but in a contest for design shouldnt design flaws as major as theirs cause people not to vote. Just my opinion, to which I'm entitled. |
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Jan 20 2006, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(thefevafortheflava @ Jan 20 2006, 10:59 AM) Ok, not to be critical, but constructive.... Why all the votes for smrkangl when their page doesnt involve much work, it is very basic, and it doesn't even display correctly on internet explorer or firefox. I mean it lacks a lot of design, and it would almost be good if it actually displayed right. But I've tried 3 different browsers on 3 different computers and it just doesn't display right at all. My site displays right on all computers and has more design and custom graphics put into it than any site I have ever seen on here, and I dont get many votes. I am not bragging I am just confused I mean their xanga is nice, but in a contest for design shouldnt design flaws as major as theirs cause people not to vote. Just my opinion, to which I'm entitled. I displays just fine on IE - maybe it's your resolution. I'll check FF as soon as I get home. We don't have to justify who and why we voted. However, I will humor you. 1. Believe it or not - that graphic is hard to create. 2. I like the color coordination, and the design is very unique. That does require a lot of work! I would know - that kind of design and coding can take a while. 3. It has an "airy" feel to it, and it shows great artistic flair. 4. The quotes are great too. I like yours, but the colorfulness of smrkangl's is what attracts me. I really don't personally prefer dark layouts. I wouldn't ask these questions - you are complaining, and that's not attractive at all. Combined with the fact that you posted your url again, blatantly, (you could have just said "Thanks for the votes" or something like that), you are now complaining about the lack of votes for you, and the layout is the same as if was for the last Xanga of the Month contest... well you do the math. But that is just me. |
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Jan 20 2006, 03:40 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
QUOTE We don't have to justify who and why we voted. However, I will humor you. I never asked anyone to justify I did say it was QUOTE Just my opinion, to which I'm entitled. I also DID say it was constructive criticism, so many people dont test their sites on different resolutions or different browsers, which believe it or not people is CRUCIAL to design issues. And if you wanna be pompous and say things like "I would know" ill play your game. I am a junior at Indiana University with a major in telecommunications, and minors in studio art and business. So as far as most QUOTE "design contests" , flaws that are seen on most of the xanga's displayed on this site would make it so that your submission would not even be considered. Given the college that I attend and my major/minors " I would know".I don't celebrate mediocrity.... But that is just me. |
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Jan 20 2006, 03:54 PM
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Edit: I'm done debating.
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Jan 20 2006, 04:14 PM
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Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
QUOTE(fishcake-y @ Jan 18 2006, 1:32 AM) And, um. I think Carrie is too good to win. Or already won. I've never won XOTM. You can vote for me next month 
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Jan 20 2006, 05:15 PM
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mood: content Group: Member Posts: 2,063 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 42,325 |
QUOTE(thefevafortheflava @ Jan 20 2006, 10:59 AM) Ok, not to be critical, but constructive.... Why all the votes for smrkangl when their page doesnt involve much work, it is very basic, and it doesn't even display correctly on internet explorer or firefox. I mean it lacks a lot of design, and it would almost be good if it actually displayed right. But I've tried 3 different browsers on 3 different computers and it just doesn't display right at all. My site displays right on all computers and has more design and custom graphics put into it than any site I have ever seen on here, and I dont get many votes. I am not bragging I am just confused I mean their xanga is nice, but in a contest for design shouldnt design flaws as major as theirs cause people not to vote. Just my opinion, to which I'm entitled. yea i totally agree, let's all vote for you instead! not and just to make sure this isnt spam... i vote fer smrkangl |
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Jan 20 2006, 07:28 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
QUOTE By asking "why" implies seeking justification. Sure, broswers are crucial to design issues, but it's not the bottom line. Default Xangas work on all browsers. Smrkangl works on the browser that 90% of the interent users use - Internet Explorer, so I'm not too concerned. You have a Xanga Premium account. So, unfair advantage - Premium accounts used to be disqualified in the past. My "I would know" was about the toughness of the design and coding - you took me out of context. Being in college doesn't mean everything, either. My xanga is compatible in IE and FF on all resolutions. So by your standards, it's fine. Yeah i checked smrkangles on IE on 4 different computers and it didnt display correctly on any of them.... The "why" was rhetorical. http://www.dictionary.com Next 90% of the internet DOES NOT use internet explorer. Where do you get your statistics Firefox is VERY popular, and opera has quite a following, you base your opinion most likely on personal bias, as do most people. If youd like research I am sure I can get some hard evidence that proves that 90% do not use IE. Besides the fact that it isnt a good argument because the site does not display correctly on IE. EDIT FOUND STATS: 2006 IE6 IE5 Ffox Moz N7 O8 O7 January 61.3% 5.1% 24.8% 3.3% 0.4% 1.4% 0.2% About not being too concerned about firefox, try telling anyone that in the real world and it won't fly. Try submitting it as a commissioned piece and it will get rejected. Premium accounts only remove the banner ad, and give you a custome module... 1. I am not holding the banner ad against her at all only the fact that you can program your site to start BELOW it. (Just like you managed to do so well, or see for example my testing xanga page which is not premium http://www.xanga.com/imgonnarockthis3itch 2. The custom module can be created through code found on THIS SITE. I did not take you out of context. I knew exactly what you were talking about. Did I make reference to say that I was misunderstanding you in some way. Telecommunications is all about media creation, for example websites, which is a proper rebuttle for someone being pompous, and saying "I would know" when it comes to such things. Last but not least, I never claimed to know everything .... and quote me if I am wrong on that. Also don't quote something I said I knew and act like that was me saying I know everything or even a lot. I never say all when you mean some. Never say everything when you mean a lot. Never say a lot when you mean a little. Get it? Got it? GOOD. Oh and P.S. Who said anything about your xanga.... I like your xanga its done quite well, and yes it shows up great I never said your new site was flawed in any way shape or form. Lets pay attention to what IS and ISNT being argued. |
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Jan 20 2006, 07:41 PM
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Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
Alright, I'm going to put an end to this right now before the quasi-argument escalates. Firtly, if people believe your site is vote-worthy then I'm sure they'll vote for it. Second, quit attacking our decision to vote for who we want to.
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Jan 20 2006, 07:53 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
QUOTE Second, quit attacking our decision to vote for who we want to. I attacked nothing. See my first post concerning the issue. QUOTE Ok, not to be critical, but constructive.... I would like to see smrkangl make their site look as good as possible, and I'm glad you all like it. Yes, I was criticizing but trying to be helpful as well. QUOTE and it would almost be good if it actually displayed right. It's a good design I just think it needs tweaked. I wasn't trying to start a "quasi-argument" All subsequent posts to my first were in self defense. By the way. Nice Xanga Madame C. |
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Jan 22 2006, 07:20 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
I figured out smarkangl's problem. I wasn't exactly trying to but it is a resolution problem. Your site doesn't display properly on 1024x768. Hope you figure out a way to correct it. Once I finally saw it on IE displaying properly its pretty good... It's just if I were you small bugs like that would bother me. Good luck.
(Why do people make everything so personal, I was never attacking anything... Honestly what do I have to gain? XOTM? It's not important to me. I'm more in it for feedback. It was merely constructive criticism.) |
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Jan 22 2006, 09:42 PM
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Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
^ Then why say "Hey, I haven't been getting any votes lately?"
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Jan 22 2006, 09:47 PM
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You'll find me in your dreams. Group: Official Member Posts: 8,536 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 114,010 |
Agreed. And it works fine in 1024 by 768, IE. Which is what the general population uses.
Hm.... To vote for Carrie or myself? Myself. Because Carrie is just too dam good. Godess. =P |
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Jan 22 2006, 09:51 PM
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I am voting for smrkangl.
It's gorgeous.
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Jan 22 2006, 11:45 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
because most people scroll down to the most recent entries and forget about the people who entered first.. STOP TAKING EVERYTHING PERSONAL.
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Jan 24 2006, 11:37 PM
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 Nobody Knows Your Heart. Group: Member Posts: 388 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 34,906 |
Like you said, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
I would nominate myself but it's really not all that pretty ... I nominate smrkangl. |
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Jan 25 2006, 06:52 PM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
Thank you! :-)
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Jan 25 2006, 11:18 PM
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 ^ignore. read> Maria. Group: Member Posts: 710 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 323,799 |
im voting for Elisa's :D
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Jan 26 2006, 12:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 |
If you have any more problems, contact with the moderators or bring the issue out of the way in the pm system. Therefore, it would be easier for the mod to count the votes. Thank you.
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Jan 26 2006, 06:14 PM
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Very nice xanga, I vote
http://www.xanga.com/smrkangl |
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Jan 27 2006, 03:59 AM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
(This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.)
Made some additions and updates to my site. +New top banner +New Avatar +Videos in daily content +Textured acrhive navigation background +Textured comment box background +Right click navigation (as featured in scripts section - thanks createblog) http://www.xanga.com/thefevafortheflava http://www.thefevafortheflava.com (This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.)(This is not a vote.) |
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Jan 27 2006, 02:28 PM
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 ...greetings from my world Group: Member Posts: 24 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 64,135 |
I vote for incoherent's nominee.
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Jan 29 2006, 01:28 AM
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 XOTY*06 :D Group: Member Posts: 2,635 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 6,747 |
QUOTE(thefevafortheflava @ Jan 20 2006, 9:59 AM) Why all the votes for smrkangl when their page doesnt involve much work, it is very basic, and it doesn't even display correctly on internet explorer or firefox. I mean it lacks a lot of design, and it would almost be good if it actually displayed right. But I've tried 3 different browsers on 3 different computers and it just doesn't display right at all. sorry, i'm not a pro web designer or anything like that.Congratulations WindSorcerous! :) I vote for me. ;x |
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Jan 29 2006, 01:50 AM
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say maydayism. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344 |
The voting is coming to an end.
PLEASE VOTE WHILE YOU CAN. Deadline on January 31st. Also, please be nice to other members. |
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Jan 30 2006, 12:35 AM
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The Feva For The Flava Group: Member Posts: 53 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,073 |
Oh I'm not a webdesigner... just a college nerd!!!! haha It's ok you can laugh at me if you want smrkangl
I actually liked your site once I got it to display right. Some good photoshop work. Sorry if i came off mean... Just wanted to see what your blog was supposed to look like... I may come across mean but honestly I just wanted to help. take care and congrats... cause I think your gonna win.
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Jan 31 2006, 07:06 PM
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 oanh is awesome *nods* Group: Member Posts: 470 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 190,637 |
I was surprised that this month got so many votes. But it turns out that haft the whole thread was random blahs.
ANyways. Last day of January xD I vote for smrkangl, it look pretty good, I adores the color, but the layout load a bit slow though. I Hope you do something about it, then everything else would be perfect! (or it just my computer) Well, good luck! |
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Feb 1 2006, 01:02 AM
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say maydayism. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344 |
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