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The Race Begins for the Future of the Blog--Update 12

12/19/2011

26 Comments

 
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Bad news for some of you...well. a few of you...well only 14 of you.  I counted and received only 14 votes.  I think some of you thought the threshold had been reached based on my earlier comments but no kidding, taking out my 1 yes vote, it's only 14.  Is this really the desired outcome after 556 visitors, 439 of you one-time visitors?  I can't believe it but I have to stick with the rules.  However, because my previous reports led some to believe the total had been reached when it had not, if by the time I log in tomorrow morning, one, only one person votes to continue, then I will continue.  One other thing.  I enjoyed today's entertainment and I bet some of you got a chuckle or two out of the comments, my posts or the images.  That's what this is all about but for heaven's sake, if I can't get 15 of you to prompt me to continue then it probably really is time to call it qu
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The votes are being counted, carefully.  May have to throw one out since I cast it when I became a little nervous around noon.  This may keep me at 14.  Ha!  Don't no one cast a vote and spoil my vacation from blogging about you all. 
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I really didn't think we would get 15 so the realization that I may have to keep the blog going for another year is horrifying.  Stop right this instant at 14!  Kenda Janet said she had two votes for she and Paul but that only counts as one.  If she said she was voting for her, Paul and their vicious dog would I count that as 3? No.  So, we are at 14 with 514 visitors, 398 unique visitors at 9:30pm. 
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8:00pm, 20 hours down, only 4 hours to go.  I'm at peace now, reconciled that the cyling blog can not get even 15 votes to go forward, stuck at 12 for quite awhile now.  That we did not hit 15 in the first few hours was a slap in the face but after 20 hours?????  Oh well, time to look for a new job.  481 visitors, 368 of which are unique and a miserable 12 "go forward" posts or 3.2%!!!  All the hardware and software required to keep this thing going will be up for sale on the blog beginning tomorrow, if not for 3 measly positive votes...
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The end could be near.  12 positives but the momentum and steam are evaporating.  6:20pm, 458 visitors, 346 uniques visitors, a 3% approval rating...that's lower than used car salesmen.  
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Well, well, well.  There has been a surge of support with some brave people posting as themselves, like my good friend Dave C.   5:39pm, 433 visitors, 339 unique ones showing more class then the morning crowd.  Who knows, may get to that 15 positive comment afterall, with 4.5 hours to go....
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3:40pm.  388 visitors, 289 unique visitors and only 7 votes to continue.  Are you kiddin me?  This is a pathetic public humiliation.....7 out of 289 want the cycling blog to continue.  What if I promise to change the style and compliment everyone regardless of the truth?  Tuna, that extra weight looks great on you, Dennis, pink does not make you look gay, Oxley, you are just as strong as the New Albaniestas, everyone should model themselves after the Kendaites, Steve Hewit makes super clear map copies, Ryan R did not push his bike on Mountains of Misery but was just taking extended breaks, Mark C's comb over is not a comb over,  all the woman of the Thursday New Albany ride are worthy of an image and I will put them all on the blog next year, I will never include Recumbent Dude as part of the "Women of the New Albany Ride", I won't refer to ringers as ringers....see, is that better?
 
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2:30pm, another attack from Flyin Tuna in comment section and 333 visitors with 239 unique.  6 positive comments so a rate of 2.5% positive.  Note how Cindy is the center of a crowd above marveling at her eating technique.  Similar to a Black Bear coming out of winter hibernation to discover a dead salmon sitting in front of its den. 
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13.5 hours down and 6.5 to go and still only 6 freakin positive comments.  I'm counting on the Young Phenom and Younger Phenom to chime in when they get out of school since were it not for the blog they would be completely annonymous.  Maybe some after work people will log in later too but I think most of the working class already have checked in during work.  As of 1:30pm, 289 visitors but 198 uniques and 6 yes votes, 3% of the total of uniques.  Sad, sad and the blog is feeling unappreciated.   
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12:45pm--The lunch time crowd has kicked in and visits over 200 now with 189 unique visitors but still only a depressing 6 yes votes.  Ambiguous messages like, "Sounds like he wants to keep going" can not fairly be counted as a positive and Cindy's throwaway line about if there are any valid comments is insulting, nothing unusual there!  Be back soon with maybe more encouraging news for the fans of the cycling blog. 
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Well, 12:00 o'clock and 139 visits but only 118 unique visitors and only 6 positive comments.  That is a sad comment, 5% of visitors posted a positive comment which means 95% did not.   I'm not desparate since I would welcome the free time and not feel obligated to extoll the successes of everyone but me.  Maybe I could use the free time to finally rid my yard of moles....
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For the complete story, see a couple of reports below.  For the short story, it's the annual "Should the Blog Continue" vote.  If you want the silly blog to go on for another year, type in your comment, annonymously or otherwise, today, December 20, Tuesday, 2011.  I need 15 of you to say "yay" or similar positive comment or else the blog goes dark forever.  Vote early but not often.  One vote per person. 
UPDATE:  Not good that's for sure.  9:00am and slow day with only 35 visitors and no one bothered to leave a comment.  Well,  I'll check back in an hour or two but it is beginning to look like I need to make plans on how to use the new found free time with the demise of the cycling blog.  Come on......all I need is 15 comments that say, essentially, "keep the stupid blog going".  Go to the comments section and get r dun.

26 Comments
The First
12/19/2011 10:34:30 pm

Oh ok, I'll be the first. I like to look at the images over time and see how much weight Cindy has gained, how much older Todd looks each year so keep the blog going.
Cubicle Sitter

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Frank and Andy
12/19/2011 10:44:01 pm

We vote - continue. Keep going,

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Amanda Orr
12/19/2011 10:58:03 pm

I say stop the blog. The pictures make my hips look too big. I don't like that. Plus, you were no help getting my bike sold. Go away bad man.
Caboose

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Mark Wilson
12/19/2011 11:32:13 pm

I want to keep the blog going so I'm posting comments posing as other people. I love myself and the blog.
Blog moderator

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Sada
12/19/2011 11:51:41 pm

Keep it going so you can hear about me winning all the sprints.

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Winning
12/20/2011 12:02:59 am

Keep the blog going so we can hear about the Tuesday night rides and if you can keep up with Pepe Le Pew, Schleup and Ox.

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Ryan R.
12/20/2011 12:47:19 am

I love you Mark. Please keep the blog going.

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Cindy
12/20/2011 01:11:24 am

Did you get one valid positive yet?

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Who is that strange man in the picture?
12/20/2011 01:38:50 am

He looks like he wants the blog to continue.

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Under aged.
12/20/2011 01:51:49 am

Sorry, not of legal age to vote on this!

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A Cyclist
12/20/2011 02:39:30 am

Just like trying to catch back on to the group. Make him work for it. He'll take a short cut!

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Cindy
12/20/2011 03:01:16 am

Don't worry, he likes seeing his name in print far more than the rest of us do...he will continue not matter what the vote. Especially since this is the only place his name is in print.

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Mark
12/20/2011 03:20:57 am

Cindy, that's the 2nd time you have polluted the comment section. Go away before I start putting up the voluminous images that exist of you stuffing food in your mouth. You are banned for life! I confirm with a lack of 15 yes votes the blog goes away forever. Go away fish woman.

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Concerned world citizen
12/20/2011 03:22:14 am

In the interest of humanity, we haven't found a better place for you to go. PLEASE continue!

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David C
12/20/2011 05:19:06 am

Mark, Wanted to make sure you count my vote. Please continue.
Thanks
David C.

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Vote Delayed!
12/20/2011 06:08:26 am

I'm on the fence!

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Caboose
12/20/2011 06:10:45 am

I vote for the blog to continue, just so I can be called "basement wench" when I fill in for Mark when he's off riding somewhere warmer than Ohio...

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Just do it
12/20/2011 06:21:58 am

With the sanctions handed down by the NCAA, next year will be a great year for you to write full ride reports. Keep it going one more year!

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Just do it
12/20/2011 06:24:10 am

With the sanctions handed down by the NCAA, next year will be a great year for you to write full ride reports. Keep it going one more year Houdini!

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On the Edge
12/20/2011 06:32:51 am

She made me vote YES!

GP

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The Non Cyclist
12/20/2011 06:34:45 am

I say keep going!

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Yes
12/20/2011 07:06:03 am

Being a new reader of the blog and new to these group rides there are plenty of worthy and unworthy stories/riders to comment on amongst other things (ex: walnut processing). Please continue Mark

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kenda j
12/20/2011 09:18:07 am

Mark, the Kendaites are pleased to see you're finally seeing the light!!

We vote yes to continue!

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Sally Albright
12/20/2011 10:18:34 am

[pounding on the table]
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

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MayoClinic
12/20/2011 10:51:35 am

Our study on narcissistic personality disorder and links to egocentrism is not quite complete. One more year should give us ample information to complete and verify our findings. We encourage you to continue and thank you in advance (we're sure you will!!!).

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BREAKING NEWS........Kendaites say YES to blog!!!
12/23/2011 02:36:55 am

The 1000's of Kendaites around the world vote "YES" to continue Mark's unparalleled Blog

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