ocd - background image; can we get something more filling please?

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This sparse LSiM based background is messing me up.
I've had three seizures since it's changed, and lost my job because of it. The neighborhood feral tabby wants nothing to do with me anymore, either, and I even tried rubbing down with canned salmon.

Can we get a better fitting background image back again, please, something less vacuous and floaty? Something grounding so I can be back out in amongst the general citizenry without people staring at me, muttering incessantly to myself?

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,046
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    If we could just find a reliable source of black paint, you could mask off the center of your screen and spray paint the sidebars.

    Just brainstorming here -- no wrong answers, y'know?
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  • msg
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    That's a fantastic idea, Mark. Indeed. Too bad about the black paint, howeverrr...

    Inspires me to skin some midnight mahogany slivers off a set of 705s with a power planer to Gorilla Glue on for a color change, since the MVC never quite worked in my space.
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  • msg
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    Side note: does anyone know how to work Gorilla Glue properly? Is it the addition of water that stops it from never-ending expansion, like that canned foam?
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  • F1nut
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    Horrible, horrible glue. It cures via moisture, so it foams up creating air bubbles weakening the adhesive quality, which is exactly the opposite of what you want. Throw it away and buy some real glue such as Titebond.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • mhardy6647
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    I was quite taken aback the first time I used it [Gorilla Glue]. It may have also been the last time I used it, come to think of it.

    Hipster that I am, I think I still prefer glue made from horses' hooves. The terroir , of course, is very important, just as in the production of a fine wine.

    ;)


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  • msg
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    Good to hear.
    Yeah, I tested it once and never really used it. It was weird stuff.
    I'll check out that Titebond stuff.
    F1nut wrote: »
    Horrible, horrible glue. It cures via moisture, so it foams up creating air bubbles weakening the adhesive quality, which is exactly the opposite of what you want. Throw it away and buy some real glue such as Titebond.

    ha, yes, exactly my experience as well. like a wtf is happening moment.
    making glue out of horses and gorillas.
    terroir determines efficacy [horse whinny]
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I was quite taken aback the first time I used it [Gorilla Glue]. It may have also been the last time I used it, come to think of it.
    Hipster that I am, I think I still prefer glue made from horses' hooves. The terroir , of course, is very important, just as in the production of a fine wine.
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  • Gatecrasher
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    Which Gorilla glue is bad? All of them? They make like ten different kinds including Super Glue.
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  • mrbigbluelight
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    Forget Gorilla Glue.
    Don't mess around, man up, and use JB Weld.
    If it isn't moving, JB Weld it.
    Sal Palooza
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  • msg
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    JB Weld also makes for a great pranking adhesive.
    Especially funny with stuff like keyholes, weighting one shoe, accelerators, dentures, etc.
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  • F1nut
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    Other than the original Gorilla glue (the horrible one), the rest of their products are the same as everything else that was available before theirs.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • F1nut
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    I have been informed that the current background is in support of the LSiM sale and we should have the darker one back next week.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • msg
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    Figured as much, yeah, thanks Jesse.
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  • mhardy6647
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    FWIW, when it comes to cyanoacrylate adhesives, I am a firm believer in using the products that the R/C aircraft hobbyists use. That stuff has to be strong; even the little trainer planes are subject to some pretty serious stresses in flight, and if the glue's not up to it, disaster may strike.

    I use these (again FWIW) for many applications and with good results.

    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK282&P=ML
    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK286&P=ML
    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK290&P=7

    The thicker formulations cure more slowly, but will fill gaps and work in situations where the classic thin CA adhesives just don't get the job done.

    (just my non-expert, end-user opinions, of course)
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  • msg
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    Oh, I think I'm just now for the first time seeing the forum background the way it's intended to look for the LSiM sale. Actually pretty cool. I'm okay now. This is acceptable. Carry on.

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  • msg
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    Except now it's like looking into two mirrors facing each other...

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  • msg
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    Somebody get me off this ride, havin' a bad trip

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  • mhardy6647
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    Infinity. It's not for the faint of heart.

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    On topic :) One does note that the background behind the loudspeakers in the sidebars is a very light blue, not pure dazzling white.
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  • mhardy6647
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    umm -- who needs drugs, man?


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  • msg
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    insightful like lol

    Mark - looks offwhite/gray to me, but what do I know. I can't see my bbcode color working, so I might be forum colorblind.
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  • mhardy6647
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    could be -- this display's not calibrated, and I am not sure I can reliable distinguish light blue from grey, myself.
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  • gudnoyez
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    It's the double
    msg wrote: »
    Somebody get me off this ride, havin' a bad trip

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    It's the double Whammy subliminal message I'm sure you gave in so how many pair of LSIM's have you bought?
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  • msg
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    Hehe, doesn't everyone's bathroom need a pair of 707s?
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  • Malbec
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Horrible, horrible glue. It cures via moisture, so it foams up creating air bubbles weakening the adhesive quality, which is exactly the opposite of what you want. Throw it away and buy some real glue such as Titebond.

    Gorilla Glue does serve one purpose.
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  • txcoastal1
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    Completely agree

    It's intolerable while on your PC or pads
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • mhardy6647
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    DSkip wrote: »
    Can we get this background changed to something darker now? I think the LSIM look awesome but since getting hit with the change I cannot stand being on the forum on a PC.

    Maybe it's time for Leonard Cohen's swan song, then?

    ;)

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  • [Deleted User]
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    I'm not seeing a problem.
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  • txcoastal1
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    rednedtugent wrote: »
    I'm not seeing a problem.

    What does your page see on your PC?
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
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    the new speaks.
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  • txcoastal1
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    rednedtugent wrote: »
    the new speaks.

    Is your screen solid white like the other LSiM pics posted
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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