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S-off discussion: Can we look to Rezound for help on root?

Hey guys, it looks like the HTC Rezound is close to getting S-Off by Evil. If you didn't know, the Rezound has had a locked bootloader all this time just like us. Can we look to how they got root to help with our own efforts. The method of getting S-Off between these two phones can't be that different, can it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375598
EDIT: Apparently links to his site are prohibited. But just google "s-off think tank" to get to Evil's site.

They look close resembling. Worth a shot and try.
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XAviierG said:
They look close resembling. Worth a shot and try.
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I'm pretty sure the internals are very very alike too. The only difference I've read is the screen size. They both came out around the same time, so I'd think they'd be locked in a very similar fashion.

slapshot30 said:
I'm pretty sure the internals are very very alike too. The only difference I've read is the screen size. They both came out around the same time, so I'd think they'd be locked in a very similar fashion.
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If they are very close then you can take their way and use to the Vivid bootloader
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XAviierG said:
If they are very close then you can take their way and use to the Vivid bootloader
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I hope so... That seems to be a pretty good option right now. I posted this same thing in the "think tank" thread in the dev section, so hopefully a skilled dev can take it into consideration.

Just got a tweet back from the Evil man himself and he said "we can try"
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XAviierG said:
Just got a tweet back from the Evil man himself and he said "we can try"
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So would we use his exact method? Or would we have to tweak a few little things? I know for many Samsung phones, you can use the universal SuperOneClick root. Would it work kind of like that?

Probably tweak it a bit
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XAviierG said:
Probably tweak it a bit
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Yeah, that's probably what we'll need to do. Hopefully, he unlocks it soon.
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He already decoded the tokens. Just now need to decode what the .bin files changes.
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Longcat14 said:
Yeah, that's probably what we'll need to do. Hopefully, he unlocks it soon.
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Apparently he is very very close. The link said days, if not hours away. Would he be the one to tweak it for us or would one of us have to? I'm not even sure if we could post our version on here though, XDA is pretty ant-anything that involves him. Maybe he could post our version on his site.

slapshot30 said:
Apparently he is very very close. The link said days, if not hours away. Would he be the one to tweak it for us or would one of us have to? I'm not even sure if we could post our version on here though, XDA is pretty ant-anything that involves him. Maybe he could post our version on his site.
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Probably one of us. Or we can ask for help from him.
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For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Probably one of us. Or we can ask for help from him.
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Alright sounds good. I'm sure we have people that can pick up on that.
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For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Oh, I didn't know that. Now I understand why though. Thanks for the insight, we'll try to refrain from linking his site.

slapshot30 said:
Alright sounds good. I'm sure we have people that can pick up on that.
Oh, I didn't know that. Now I understand why though. Thanks for the insight, we'll try to refrain from linking his site.
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Thanks. Other forums have not been so cool with it.
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Better to ask that in correct fourm
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maddiedad2009 said:
Better to ask that in correct fourm
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Changed the title, looks good to me now . The general section usually gets a little more action than the Q and A section. My intention was for any possible devs to help us out with this. My apologies for trying to help us all find root lol.

Now we play the waiting game
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pstevep said:
For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Look, I don't like the guy and I think his attitude is terrible and he deserved the ban he got. But can we refrain from saying stuff that isn't true? It does nothing for guiding people to an eventual unlocked rezound (or vivid in this case). Open is supposed to be was android is about... not squelching possible advancements based off a personal problem.
C'mon now you're a moderator. Please conduct yourself accordingly. You could have left it at, "You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site."

Gall0wz said:
Look, I don't like the guy and I think his attitude is terrible and he deserved the ban he got. But can we refrain from saying stuff that isn't true? It does nothing for guiding people to an eventual unlocked rezound. Open is supposed to be was android is about... not squelching possible advancements based off a personal problem.
C'mon now you're a moderator. Please conduct yourself accordingly. You could have left it at. "You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site."
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As I appreciate your enthusiasm for moderating me. The statement was made intentionally. As I have had this thread topic in multiple forums and the dev in question prompts flaming from discussion as to why we can't link his site. Most people on here either love or hate the guy, I am cool with him. My statement is made because that's the reasoning behind not linking his site. I can post it when I did or we could wait until it was asked, I chose the pre emptive approach to avoid someone literally saying something negative about the dev and xda. If you have an issue with my statement please address a senior mod or admin.
I'm not a douche bag here, I treat you all with respect and do what I can to help. Thanks.
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Capture screen / Screenshot inbuilt in stock rom

Did you know you can take screenshots if you're on any of the stock roms for the Optimus Black.
Just press the [HOME] button and the power [i/o] button together quickly and a quick screen capture will be saved of the present screen you're on.
If you didn't know this already then hitting the thanks button is much appreciated, and if you already knew this then please don't bash on me here.

And if you long press the home key alone it opens the most recent apps that you used.
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Thank you for the sarcastic comment. I guess you didn't read the first post properly and that might be because you're too careless. Anyways this is for the brand new OB users.

pritrixda said:
Thank you for the sarcastic comment. I guess you didn't read the first post properly and that might be because you're too careless. Anyways this is for the brand new OB users.
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No man you misunderstood. I wasn't sarcastic. I just brought it up. I didn't mean to be sarcastic. Sorry.. and i think that the information you posted is very useful for some people who didn't know that.
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I knew this but
Its useful for android beginners most phones can take screenshot by pressing home and power button
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Why don't you compile all your knowledge and put it under one thread...
Most xda members already know these moves (if i am correct )
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TheGripper said:
Why don't you compile all your knowledge and put it under one thread...
Most xda members already know these moves (if i am correct )
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Its not a move. What in the world makes you think its a move? I am not gaining anything from here, just a guy who's sharing the little knowledge he has with the world. So please okay just please.
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pritrixda said:
Its not a move. What in the world makes you think its a move? I am not gaining anything from here, just a guy who's sharing the little knowledge he has with the world. So please okay just please.
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English is still my second language and I guess I expressed myself incorrectly.... by "moves "i meant that what you are sharing with us (button combinations), not that you gain smth.
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TheGripper said:
English is still my second language and I guess I expressed myself incorrectly.... by "moves "i meant that what you are sharing with us (button combinations), not that you gain smth.
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A lil' bit touchy, eh ?
Don't be like that,start to take feedbacks from others
Btw,i completely agree with TG
It'll be easier to search tips if they're in the same thread for begginers
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agent205 said:
A lil' bit touchy, eh ?
Don't be like that,start to take feedbacks from others
Btw,i completely agree with TG
It'll be easier to search tips if they're in the same thread for begginers
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Point taken. I will do that asap.
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agent205 said:
A lil' bit touchy, eh ?
Don't be like that,start to take feedbacks from others
Btw,i completely agree with TG
It'll be easier to search tips if they're in the same thread for begginers
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+1 and read what others had to say carefully because many here are not use to English, it's easy to misunderstood. Then you're good to go. Thanks for the tips.
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I think there should be an unique thread about tips like that. Who's motivated ?

Off Topic Thread

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I thought you guys left xda for tincandroid???
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I know this thread isnt entirely skyrocket related, but it is nice to have an off-topic thread for SKYROCKET USERS to have to kick back and talk. Going to the off-topic forum is one thing, but those threads can get so jumbled and congested in a matter of hours that nobody knows who is talking to who. Besides, after the months I have spent with this forum, this is the only group I get along with, and the only group I care to get along with.

cdshepherd said:
I thought you guys left xda for tincandroid???
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Didn't leave, just expanding. Lol. Plus I dont want any negativity brewing
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This thread gets locked, then this thread is misunderstood. This should be a place to chill so the other threads won't get spammed. But if that's the case then so be it.
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You know what really grinds my gears? People that say le

Cleaned thread. I already locked the other thread for reasons that are known to those that crossed a line. I don't mine a off topic thread to "chill out" and just hang out, but If I have to continually intervene then its not worth keeping open. Hope everyone can keep out of trouble and have fun.
Cheers

Posted this before I saw mod's post. My bad.
So, how bout that weather? It's no longer hotter than heck here. Welcome change.

Flawless
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BaconStep said:
You know what really grinds my gears? People that say le
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So pretty much the entire country of France?

zomgjosho said:
So pretty much the entire country of France?
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No its guys that aren't from France and get it from reddit
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Gtfo at&t
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Goodbye guys I told mods to delete my account
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BaconStep said:
No its guys that aren't from France and get it from reddit
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But at least have to hate MOST of France, no?
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Gtfo at&t
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Shoot, AT&T keeps telling me I won a free iPad.
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nrm5110 said:
Goodbye guys I told mods to delete my account
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But won't that delete this post?

nrm5110 said:
Goodbye guys I told mods to delete my account
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Damn
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xcrazydx said:
Damn
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They should be begging him to stay.
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Please stop. You miss the meaning of this thread and that's to chill not argue. Nrm is a great guy and very knowledgeable and will be missed here but its his choice to leave and I can respect that... OK so you and him disagree that's OK so just simply agree to disagree and just drop it....
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So cleaned once again. Lets keep it clean and just chill out.
cheers

Its hot today. Heat index about 108.

Armyveterangunner29, I believe in your sincerity regarding your message which you clearly demonstrate care for the quality of both content and membership of the skyrocket forum, and I thank you.
You are among many others in this forum which have been very helpful to many and have worked hard to share your work. I expect we shall see many great things yet to come from you and others alike.
Thanks, Alex​__________________
To agree with you further armyvet, as collective owners of this forum, its in our hands to shape the forum's culture -which reflects it's members. There are members here that make a larger presence than others, and I encourage these individuals to use their influence to promote growth and community. This forum must foster its own growth for continued development of the skyrocket here on XDA; or face the ax of legacy status.
Many have been here from the skyrocket's launch, others a little later, and some more yet to come. As other devices launch our community changes shape and new waves of members come, as others leave. The skyrocket forum has always maintained it's welcome to everyone in a friendly and helpful manner.

[Q] Walkman widget. But with different background.

With all the tech genius on the forum I was wondering if anyone could change the stock Walkman widget a little. Basically it's a bit out of place on my home screen with its dark background as all my widgets have no background.
Could it be changed to clear? Before its mentioned, no I don't want to use a different widget for it. I like the Walkman one.
I'm running Xperia Launcher 2.0.5b found on the forum. I can't find the link to the thread again though. I'm on a C6603, 4.1.2, locked bootloader.
I'm using the launcher as I like the extra little bit of customisation over the stock home. But would go back if needed
I hope someone can help.
Thanks

I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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Kirkymole said:
I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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It is not like someone is gonna run and do whatever you want just because.

DrKrFfXx said:
It is not like someone is gonna run and do whatever you want just because.
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Just because what...? This is a forum, for people to share, request and discuss mods. Seems every other twat round here demands and gets... Thought I'd give it a go.
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OP, this is not what XDA is about, please read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
Let me quote certain points about what you are minsunderstanding about XDA developers:
XDA is and always will be about the developers.
XDA is not a place to come and make your phone cool.
XDA IS a place to come to learn and share your knowledge. If you are not here for those reasons then you are here for the wrong ones.
I have watched XDA become a place where every dumbass in the world has a smartphone and comes here thinking they have the right to anything. Well guess what? You dont have the right to ****. We share it because we want to and we dont if we dont feel like it. Are the Developers or the Mods required to make you happy? Nope not in the least. Wanna leave. Go ahead. I beg you, please do. The less people that are asking dumb question cause they dont know what they are doing (this is understood when your new, but at least look) or are too lazy to look for it the better.
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If no one responds your request, that does not mean they lack the knowledge in doing it. Demanding things will get you nowhere. If no developer wants to do what you request, then move on. Xda is not about doing what people want developers to do.

ZeroInfinity said:
OP, this is not what XDA is about, please read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
Let me quote certain points about what you are minsunderstanding about XDA developers:
If no one responds your request, that does not mean they lack the knowledge in doing it. Demanding things will get you nowhere. If no developer wants to do what you request, then move on. Xda is not about doing what people want developers to do.
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Maybe that message needs to be shared amongst a fair majority of users of XDA....
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Kirkymole said:
Maybe that message needs to be shared amongst a fair majority of users of XDA....
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So people should have to be prompted not to act like an entitled noob that stamps their feet like a child if they don't get what they want?
How about they should just behave in a decent manner to begin with?
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And in what way have I stamped my feet? Might I remind your highness that everyone is a noob at some point.
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Kirkymole said:
And in what way have I stamped my feet? Might I remind your highness that everyone is a noob at some point.
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Hmm, let's see....
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I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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Seems every other twat round here demands and gets... Thought I'd give it a go.
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Even though I was talking in general about your suggestion that everyone should need to be told how to behave properly (they already are, by the way, in the forum rules, read them), is that a proper way to behave when you're asking for help from people that work for free? Or even the proper way to behave in public? I think not.
As for everyone being a noob to begin with; that does not entitle anyone to behave inappropriately and ***** and moan if they don't get what they demand.
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Best Rom/Kernel Threads

As we know, xda has recently allowed us to post best threads. Thats a difference from their policy before, which didnt allow best threads. Also, as we all know(well, most of us) that best roms and best kernels do not exist. Best would be whatever fills your personal needs and wants. As we all differ, our needs and wants also differ. Since all our needs and wants differ, its not possible to have a "best rom" or "best kernel". Whats best for you, could be the absolutely worst for me. So, even though xda now allows best threads, "best" doesnt actually exist. What they will turn into, if no arguments or fighting occurs, is just the same list of all roms and kernels that exist on xda. My question is whats the point to this? As in we reply in each thread with the truth, there are no best roms/kernels.

I agree with you sims. The best out come of a "best" thread is opinions. I also pm'd a mod with the same concern as you.
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See this thread, starting at this post for some answers...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55702841

KJ said:
See this thread, starting at this post for some answers...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55702841
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Kj, I have to agree with you more than the mods in that thread. I just don't see how "best" threads contribute to one of the old tenants of xda of learning and helping others learn about their device.
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But they make the rules....so I take it as it is what it is. Lol

KJ said:
But they make the rules....so I take it as it is what it is. Lol
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Yeah, but we can agree to disagree, lol
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jd1639 said:
Yeah, but we can agree to disagree, lol
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Til the RC CoC is brought up. ?

KJ said:
Til the RC CoC is brought up. ?
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RC CoC? when i think CoC, im thinking if the punk band Corrosion of Conformity, and i highly doubt that is what you just said

simms22 said:
RC CoC? when i think CoC, im thinking if the punk band Corrosion of Conformity, and i highly doubt that is what you just said
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Code of conduct
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Code of conduct
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ahhh..
but what does the RC code of conduct have to do with answering what the best rom/kernel is with the truth???

simms22 said:
ahhh..
but what does the RC code of conduct have to do with answering what the best rom/kernel is with the truth???
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nothing, as long as we're courteous, kind, and obedient
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jd1639 said:
nothing, as long as we're courteous, kind, and obedient
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right
i just thought of a comparable question(without a real answer, since we all were raised differently).. whats the best color?

jd1639 said:
nothing, as long as we're courteous, kind, and obedient
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And follow the rules. If best threads are allowed, discouraging them isn't.
That's my point.
K.....we should stop the RC talk there. ?

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nothing, as long as we're courteous, kind, and obedient
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LOL. I'm none of the above. Notice how I've been refraining from these best threads? Last thing I need is another infraction. That's why.
Simms,
Can you even prove to me that we all see color the same? Studies have pretty much proved we don't. For what it's worth I'm with Johnny Cash on this one. Black. Though technically that's the absence of color.

Black is the best color. And yes, it's a color.
Thank you!

I think these threads are a bad idea.
Besides, everyone knows Graviton is the best. :silly:

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LOL. I'm none of the above. Notice how I've been refraining from these best threads? Last thing I need is another infraction. That's why.
Simms,
Can you even prove to me that we all see color the same? Studies have pretty much proved we don't. For what it's worth I'm with Johnny Cash on this one. Black. Though technically that's the absence of color.
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no way can i prove that we all see colors the same, i dont think we do. we might call the same colors the same names, but thats just because we were taught to. do we see them the same, probably no, but most probably see the color similarly.

Ok guys. You have made your points over and over here. As i said before. If you have nothing to add to these threads, don't post.
If you just let the threads be, they will fall off the front page and die a natural death. Instead, you're posting your same responses over every thread and pushing them to the top.
I am familair with all of you and I respect your opinions, but please respect me and just let it go for now.
Thanks,
El Daddy
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