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  • Originally posted by Maximus View Post
    Sounds cynical. I think it'd weird but not something to get worried about. If it makes money for the missionary program then I don't see the harm
    Apparently the reaction from members on social media was so swift and so angry that they lowered the prices (it was NOT originally "at cost"), vowed to donate the proceeds, and now many of the secondary ®Ponderize accounts (twitter, etc) are disappearing.
    "There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
    "It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
    "Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster

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    • Originally posted by Harry Tic View Post
      Apparently when it first went up, the webpage said nothing about the missionary fund or the connection between the site's owner and Elder Durrant. But I haven't seen that confirmed yet.
      Whoops. I am a hack.
      "There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
      "It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
      "Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster

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      • Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
        Apparently the Durrant kid has a facebook page, twitter account, pinterest page, etc. All set up before conference to monetize the ®Ponderize brand.

        My feelings have gone from mild amusement to genuine disgust. That is shameless.
        http://www.ponderize.us

        It seems the profits are now commented to the missionary fund... before:

        http://imgur.com/a/ITf7U
        Last edited by Uncle Ted; 10-04-2015, 06:05 PM.
        "If there is one thing I am, it's always right." -Ted Nugent.
        "I honestly believe saying someone is a smart lawyer is damning with faint praise. The smartest people become engineers and scientists." -SU.
        "Yet I still see wisdom in that which Uncle Ted posts." -creek.
        GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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        • Originally posted by Uncle Ted View Post
          http://www.ponderize.us

          It seems the profits are now commented to the missionary fund... before:

          http://imgur.com/a/ITf7U
          That makes me feel much better. Durrant's kid collects a $500k salary (an expense for his invaluable time and expertise) and the missionary fund gets a few hundred bucks.
          Part of it is based on academic grounds. Among major conferences, the Pac-10 is the best academically, largely because of Stanford, Cal and UCLA. “Colorado is on a par with Oregon,” he said. “Utah isn’t even in the picture.”

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          • Originally posted by Harry Tic View Post
            Apparently when it first went up, the webpage said nothing about the missionary fund or the connection between the site's owner and Elder Durrant. But I haven't seen that confirmed yet.

            EDIT: word is that they had a FB page, Pinterest, Twitter feed, etc., all rolled out and ready to move product. But apparently they have been taken down.
            How can anyone think that would be a good idea
            "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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            • Originally posted by Maximus View Post
              Sounds cynical. I think it'd weird but not something to get worried about. If it makes money for the missionary program then I don't see the harm
              Yeah directly monetizing a General Conference catchphrase is totally harmless. I hope it happens more often.

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              • Mad props to following the talk on being cynical with the whole ponderizing drama. You guys are failing.
                I told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper.

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                • I was only able to really focus on this morning's session. Any indirect comments directed to the "Peace Out" end of the world movement.?
                  I told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper.

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                  • After some thought, if they can get the Prancersize lady in on their marketing, I'm totally on board.
                    I told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper.

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                    • #ponderize is taking over my FB feed
                      "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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                      • Originally posted by Dwight Schr-ute View Post
                        Mad props to following the talk on being cynical with the whole ponderizing drama. You guys are failing.
                        Actually, I prefer the term "cynicize."
                        Nothing lasts, but nothing is lost.
                        --William Blake, via Shpongle

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                        • My husband and I, Ryan Durrant,
                          Fitter. Happier. More Productive.

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                          • Originally posted by falafel View Post
                            Did we have a copelius sighting? I saw a grey haired mustachioed man with glasses in the choir.
                            Not me. But he did bring some brisket to share with the basses during the break between sessions. It was tasty.
                            “Every player dreams of being a Yankee, and if they don’t it’s because they never got the chance.” Aroldis Chapman

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                            • Originally posted by Moliere View Post
                              How can anyone think that would be a good idea
                              We shouldn't be surprised when folks reap what has been sown.
                              "More crazy people to Provo go than to any other town in the state."
                              -- Iron County Record. 23 August, 1912. (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lc...23/ed-1/seq-4/)

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                              • Originally posted by Copelius View Post
                                Not me. But he did bring some brisket to share with the basses during the break between sessions. It was tasty.
                                Of course the basses are all off pounding brisket while the baritone's are snacking on their antipasto.
                                I told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper.

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