princeendo

The shady things I did, I admit completely. Let's admit it--it's fun to talk bad about people. The whole conversation we had was mostly for understanding. I didn't really mean for everything to turn into a bash session. However, it's not like I stopped it once it did. You and I both know that I admitted to him my wrongdoings, too. I gave him a long, long speech about that, which I believe you've seen. As for trust--I don't know why you would think I wasn't trustworthy. I made mistakes, felt the need to come clean about them, and felt the need to inform someone of the wrongs against him. What we did was wrong, and in my poisoned mind I convinced myself otherwise. I knew that in doing this, I was going to lose your trust. I have no intention of keeping it. While I may or may not be able to earn it at a later date, I still stand behind what I have done. It is the circumstance of now. I don't know what much else I can really say right now, but given my ability to talk ad nauseum, I'm sure I'll have more to add later.

All right...I'll say it here. First off, what I've done, I've done in poor taste. I went behind your back telling Diego the things I did. I didn't have the courage to face you directly and tell you the things I wanted to. My reasoning: 1. There was already a ton of truth being upheaved 2. I was noticing that you didn't seem to be coming clean to everyone about what you'd done, too 3. I felt like Diego deserved to know when someone he really trusted was not being loyal to him. Have I been perfect? That answer is pretty obvious right now. I didn't post in the other thread because that's not my deal. You've called me out here, so I will respond to anyone who has questions. ha. My sig quote would be ashamed of me.

I know, I'm continuing the off-topic-ness, but what video are you talking about Kristina? What was I singing? So I heard from someone that winners won't be contacted until today probably because they don't want the info to leak. That can't be true, though, I don't think. I mean, that gives the person like 3 days to prepare, right? Not cool, in my opinion.

In fact, it seems like the contest rules were kinda just slapped together, with stipulations made for "winners" just in case they added people onto the list. I'll agree with you...the nature of a contest is to exalt some and humble others. It's not designed to give everyone what they want. As a side note to my other post, I'll be disappointed if I lose, but not really upset. I can't stamp my feet and say that I deserve it. I've had plenty of good experiences with the band.

Just replying to you both... We actually *did* sing along in the original edit. Something happened between recording and editing that destroyed the ability for us to sync it correctly. I DO remember you saying something about that, Kristina. Wasn't she like, super excited about it? That's hardcore dedication right there. I guess I should stop being off-topic now. I'm sorry. So I'm guessing I didn't win, since I've heard neither hide nor hair from the band. (Sorry to kill your predictions/hopes/dreams, Brent.) Do you have any idea when runners-up will be announced? Kill me for my arrogance, but I'll be kind of upset if I don't make it.

I can't wait to find out, so I can accept my loss and go home. The suspense is killer. Frankly, I'm just crossing my fingers that I get one of the runner-up prizes. I just felt like replying to this to get your attention. Tell your bro I have a new video up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C4yBTvryQU However, let him know not to keep the bar high. We didn't get to do what we wanted to do.

I moved myself all the way to the floor at the end. I also had the exhaustion. 20 minutes. Let this madness end. I want to go back to my normal (well, regular) life.

What's funny is that those are EXACTLY the things I focused on. In mine all you can focus on is my weird spatula and kitchen sink, so it's no biggie.

Hey, listen to me. I sound like someone threw his cat in the dryer. It's not about voice, man. =)

Well, if all goes to plan, I should be posting more, soon. So tell him to subscribe and keep watching.

I wish I knew what to tell you. Can you borrow a friend's camera/camcorder?

Hooray for fans! Tell your brother he has excellent taste. Has he watched the other video I made with my roommate? Y'know, I figured he'd be watching the ones with the pretty girls...

Hopefully tomorrow won't have another 80 or so that today had.

It's just a YouTube thing. At the top, you can see the "scheduled maintenance" message thinger.

Ok, you made a video, but not the one of my suggestions? I know we've had a talk about this, but dang. I'm sorry. Mandatory. You have another day to do it. No probs.

I assume the decision is going to made Friday or Saturday. Right? The rules say "on or about March 2," so I figure that means "sometime during the weekend."

Proof, yet again, why I hate Quicktime.

Fair enough. He probably gave you the right thing. He's been taught pretty well.

Does WMM have trouble with Quicktime files? (Apparently it does, from when I checked.) Welllll, you could always try transcoding it via VLC. Problem is, the quality will suffer. Kinda against what you want. Question: How big is the filesize? I don't mind converting it for you and sending it back to you. (I've got some pretty good tools and know-how, as other people might be able to attest.)

Well, can you insert it into Windows Movie Maker (or similar) and compress it down before uploading? It seems to work pretty well for most people. Tomorrow night at midnight, the uploading ends. 11:59 PM, March 1, per the rules.

I should have quoted who I'm responding to. I don't really think it's extreme to make a myspace to promote the winning of a contest. It's an effective use of social networking, I think. It could be said that posting thousands upon thousands of times on fan boards is a little extreme, by that logic. I don't believe dedication should be looked down upon. You can be an extremely dedicated fan without being signed to a fansite. Just because many of the "hardcore fans" have found a home here, there should be no implication that all fans MUST go to fansites. *P-->Q does not mean Q-->P* As a side note to that, I wouldn't have come to this thread if I hadn't found out that Diego linked my video to it. I would like to consider myself a pretty dedicated fan, though. The point: Very few, if any, of us entered with any intention other than winning. If one is to win, he or she should be willing to do any (ethical) thing to secure that victory. Anything else sort of defeats the purpose, especially in a contest such as this. /end rant. Edit (Add rant): While I actually agree with everyone on principle that trying to pull heartstrings in order to secure victory seems shady, I believe that the tearing down of other entrants (especially those who are not present to defend themselves) is against the nature of the contest. If you do not believe her to be entertaining, hope that the band feels the same. I believe that the building up of other contestants would be much better.

Psh, you gotta convince her. She don't listen to me.

For real...somebody has to do this. I won't let my ideas go to waste. You or Ash (or somehow a combination of both via editing?) need to make this video. I command it (with my non-existent power). And who the fudge keeps rating my video badly?

Um, see above post? I feel bad for the Zonies, though.

I'm not sure quite was the cause is. It may have to do with contests not wanting to pay AZ money to have it there. It may also be due to state regulations on promotions. I'm no lawyer, so I couldn't tell you.