LJ no-nos. Maybe. I think.

LJ is trying to explain their prohibited content rules. I'm kinda getting the idea that fanfic with explicit sex involving underage (LJ defined as under 18 years old) characters might be not allowed-- but I'm not actually *sure*. It's very confusing. Also of course, no material violating US laws, including threats of physical harm against the President of the US... damn, there goes my story about Dubya taking a swim in urethra-invading spiny fish waters...
http://community.livejournal.com/lj_biz/241182.html?thread=10876446

( I've copied the post itself here for the benefit of those whose browsers can't handle collapsed threads, but you may find some very interesting points in the comments on the original post. )

Addictive game/RL

jekesta mentioned Samorost a wonderfully addictive adventure/puzzle flash game, requiring patience and an attention to detail instead of quick reflexes (there are a *few* places further on in the 'pay for' segment which require timing, but for the most part if you can puzzle it out, you can do it first time). Your little guy isn't in danger of being killed, there's nothing really cruel about the puzzle (although you may feel sorry for your guy or his little dog at times.) It can get frustrating, but I found a walkthrough to help me cheat (googled 'Samorost cheat'), so I finished the whole game today. At the end the little guy gets a bit drunk, but who can blame him?

The pay version only cost me $6.90, so I went along with it. It's visually very appealing (lots of cute aliens/animals/plants) and gently humorous, so even now that I know the solutions I may play it again for fun.

So there went my day. :^) But then, I didn't want to get into anything big because I was hoping roofers would call back. I managed to talk to 4 companies, two of whom say they do windows, etc. One roof-only company sent a man out. $20,000 estimate. *COUGH* Just the roof. No structural work- he swears it doesn't need it. No windows. No gutters. Mmmm... the people who didn't show up said $11,400, but then, that's like the joke where a shopper says Another store offered the same dress for half price, and the salesclerk says well you should buy it there, then, and the customer replies that they didn't have it in stock. Well, when we don't have it in stock, it's half price here, too.

Ah, well, so I took the day off work. I will be rested and strong tomorrow.