While I have nothing against anime - indeed, my lifestyle is such that I am periodically exposed to it, and I quite like some of the stuff - I wish to note that the name of this blog has nothing to do with this site; it's parallel evolution. The geekcontent of the name of this site comes from a completely different direction.
It's gonna make EgoGoogling a chore, though - at least until our loyal minions* can push us up on the Page Rankings. Or bribe those nice pigeons.
Moe
*(Heard offstage at Chez Lane's)
"Moe?"
"Yes, honey?"
"What loyal minions?"
(Pause)
"Don't they come with the website?"
"No, dear. They don't."
"Curses..."
Just for the record, I secretly wanted to name this "What Would Brian Boitano Do?"
Ok, I probably would've thought better of it.
As for googling, all I know is it's a great way to make people who are computer-phobic think you have magic powers. When the tech people at my office tried to explain it to my boss I thought I'd be given away, but he somehow ended up with the idea that were little tiny monsters in a computer somewhere responsible for compiling the rankings. (At least, that was how he explained it at the staff meeting.)
Posted by: Katherine | November 16, 2003 at 01:05 PM
"As for googling, all I know is it's a great way to make people who are computer-phobic think you have magic powers."
Ssshhhh! That's my primary weapon at work. :)
Moe
PS: We could make What Would Brian Botano Do? a category, if you like. In fact, I shall do that right now...
PPS: von, before I forget... you'll need to send me the bio stuff and the links and I'll put them on. I don't think that I can give authors owner privileges without giving out the password... :(
Posted by: Moe Lane | November 16, 2003 at 01:18 PM
To be honest, the name made me think of this.
Posted by: Tacitus | November 16, 2003 at 01:23 PM
Yes yes, but what does it all mean, they cried?
I find it funny because I use "obsidian" as one of my other net handles (mostly on games), so I'm just curious where the inspiration comes from.
Posted by: mc_masterchef | November 16, 2003 at 01:24 PM
Google favors blogs. So you'll shoot past the anime site pretty soon, most likely.
Posted by: Michael J. Totten | November 16, 2003 at 02:29 PM
Well given your bio I would suggest that it is from the RPG Kronos, or specifically it's first supplemnt. Oddly enough found on the first page of Google on a resume for someone who worked on it.
Posted by: Arc | November 16, 2003 at 03:05 PM
I wish to note that the name of this blog has nothing to do with this site; it's parallel evolution.
I also wish to note for the record that we will not, as a blog, be selling any anime product, or any product or service that could be viewed as an extension or license of any anime product. Nor did we choose this domain name in order to specifically reference, or trade off the fame/noteriety of, any anime or other product(s). Parallel development means just that: There is no commercial connection between this site or any other product or service sold or offered in connection with the term "Obsidian Wings," or terms similar thereto.
Freakin' Lanham Act/Anti-Cybersquatting Act/DMCA/ICANN Arbitration Rules . . . .
von "your friendly neighborhood IP lawyer"
Posted by: von | November 17, 2003 at 11:38 AM
Moe:
tell her fans do too come with the turf.
But, like Meteor Blades said, the Favorites list keeps getting longer...
Posted by: Ken White | November 17, 2003 at 08:47 PM