Well, we're going to have our two millionth signup very soon. Either shortly before midnight SLT tonight (Wednesday) or in the early hours of Thursday. That's a million signups in ... what? 57 days? Sure, 90% of those people disappear before they've gotten through their first 90 days, but I've met (and still meet) some of the most amazing people.Everywhere I go, I meet creative, talented, thoughtful, witty, kind or just plain interesting people. People I'd never have had the chance to meet otherwise. People I'd have been too scared to meet otherwise. Sure, these days there's just too many of you for me to ever catch up with, but at least I have the chance.
Sure, resources are stretched, everything's tumultuous, and we've got no idea where we're going...but would you rather be anywhere else? Obviously not - because you're still here.[UPDATE]
The Guardian seems to have picked this one up. I'm not sure they realize that I'm responsible for both the predictions of which they speak.
1. Quoted by the Guardian... excellent! And they certainly do credit you.
The irony is that the Total Residents counter seems to be broken, and has been since well before the latest update... I've been watching it.
So the momentous occasion may come and go without us even knowing it!
Posted at 11:47PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Sean McDunnough