Public Service Announcement

[SOteric]

Some folks are wishing to discuss the results of the Emmy Awards as they're announced on the east coast, while other time zones are disappointed to have the fun spoilt before the party starts.

Here's an easy little trick that lets everyone play all they like, whenever they like without spoiling anyone else's joy.

The message that follows is written in white text on a white background. It appears invisible to first glance, but if you highlight it with your cursor the text becomes readable.

Mention your Emmy discussion in the subject line and leave some brief instruction to highlight the text. Then folks who want to chat about the Emmy's while they're happening can have their fun without impediment. And those that don't wish to have it spoilt for them can participate as the programming becomes available in their time zones. Everybody wins!

To make this simple html code work for you, use the phrase <font color=#FFFFFF>Your text here.</font> -where the brackets are DU's traditional straight-sided paren.

This is merely a suggestion.

Thank you for your time and attention. :hi:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. thanks ....

are you wearing underwear? :evilgrin:

[SOteric]

2. You're welcome.

Yes. Black lace ones. French cut.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

9. Oh don't mention it

Oh my God I think I'm getting chest pains

[SOteric]

13. You're so incredibly polite.

And so extraordinarily good for my self-esteem.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. I always try to be respectful

especially to women I would like to see naked

[Dookus]

3. *kick*

good job, SOteric

[BrotherBuzz]

4. Be sure to drink more Ovaltine??

You know, Ralphie's seemingly endless wait for the Little Orphan Annie secret decoder ring he sent away for in the movie Christmas Story'. When the ring finally arrives, Ralphie breathlessly decodes the secret message, which is a "crummy commercial" that reads, "Be sure to drink more Ovaltine."

[SOteric]

8. Why....

I don't drink any Ovaltine at all.

[BrotherBuzz]

10. Your clever idea just reminds me....

of the movie "Christmas Story" when Ralphie sends away for the secret decoder ring. (scan my first message, I fixed it.)

[SOteric]

11. Ah.

That explains it, then. I regret I've never seen "Christmas Story" so the reference was lost on me.

[prolesunited]

16. He has the text in his message area

just as you suggested. It gives the explanation.

Very clever!

[PittPoliSci]

17. Best damn movie ever!

i think i watch it like 8 times on Christmas Eve when they run it for 24 straight hours.

[qanda]

5. Now THAT is cool!

[newyawker99]

18. Congrats pbl!! 400 posts

:toast:

[Armstead]

6. The Winner for Best New Comedy is....

My Mother The Car starring Jerry Van Dyke.



Sorry to spoil it for you West Coasters. }(

[SOteric]

7. You're incredibly charming

..for such an evil Bastard.

[catzies]

12. I am so mad at myself right now.

I've been watching the red carpet arrivals and I probably missed the Halliburton/cheney segment on 60 minutes. x(

[gristy]

14. I missed it too. They started it at 6:30 in Minnesota

Those bastards.