bahmani

Love your sense of humor

JJ;
Love your sense of humor. Your salutaions to your readers reminds me of how MAD magazine responds to their readers, with a name added to the content of their letter. Freedom and democracy rule... you have done a good job in providing a forum for both.

M

Omid Hast.......thank you :o)

 Thank you very much for helping me to improve the clarity of my photo.

I knew you would be the right person to ask.

 solh

Khar

Hi Kentucky Fried Chicken,

Be whatever you wish to be, anonymous or registered. The donkey image would be offensive. The chicken is cute (I think). But eventually will change it to something else, just for the sake of variety. Khosh baashi.

JJ Jaan

If I may and since you said we can choose between anonymity and providing a bogus name I would like to stay anonymous. But I would like to request (in the spirit of democracy) to be able to use picture of a donkey when I post comments if I may. Plus I'm seriously thinking about Re-establishing the "Hezb-e Kharan-e Iran" I think it was once establish by the Toufigh magazine back in late 60's early 70's. In today’s society it will be over night political success.

The New Photo!

Sasha,

I liked your other photo better. Could be the new fluffed out hair or the tilt backward. Whatever the reason, this picture makes you look a bit overweight and older. I know I just said some stuff you may not want to hear, but as a part-time fashion advisor and since I'll be seeing your photo a lot I thought I'd like to see the more beautiful you!
I am just guessing the photo was not taken by a professional photographer. If it was, then go ahead and fire him/her!
Perhaps you could use Rosie's photographer.

Good luck!

P.S.
Looking at the photo again, I can tell what really is wrong with it. It's your black hair extended over the dark outfit you are wearing. Change the outfit or get a different perm.

Chickens

Iranians are afraid to speak their mind because we can all see what can happen to you. It's just a hassle. Speaking the truth (or just plain talk) can be very costly. At the same time it's just human nature to speak out. So anonymity is a very convenient way of expression without identifying yourself. So like other aspects of their lives, they have a distinct public and private persona. It will take a long time for these kinds of attitudes to change. Already those who have lived longer outside Iran or are born abroad, feel less concerned about personal safety and are more comfortable with expressing themselves in the open. Also, as Nazy mentioned, registration does not mean that you have to give your real name. In fact the majority of those who have registered have chosen user names that are not names at all. In any case, I like every form of expression, anonymous or not. So feel free to remain a chicken :o)

More....on Kharan

This is too informative not share. Boy you can find wealth of infromation on Kharan.

State of Kharan: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Kharan

City of Kharan:
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kharan_%28Pakistan%29

Sasha if that's the case you're cute!

Anywho, As I was searching for a good picture of a donkey for JJ to use I came across these links. enjoy!

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_(Shrek)

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onager

//www.donkettekorral.com/

//www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/site/1/home.h...

Yes, the pictures are really us

I just changed mine today because I got tired of seeing the  same picture of me for several months now.

My picture is from April of 2007.

solh

New Icons

Sasha and Rosie the pictures you use are they really you? I’m just wondering. By the way, JJ should also provide alternative icons for some of the folks who want to comment, perhaps something like Donkeys or Cows. We sure can use them! :-)

Those who register still............

 Those who register still have control on how much information they want to provide on themselves or none at all on the bio page. They decide if they want to receive any emails or not by blocking access on their contacts box.

You are not required to upload a real picture of you.  You can find any suitable image as an avatar.

solh

Editors, I have a suggestion

Please replace the chicken with this graphic. Given the political persuation of most of these cowards, I guarantee you good results! Do it, you'll see!

BENEFITS OF REGISTRING

Registered users get to:
-track the blogs they've posted on to see if they have gotten any replies
-track other registered users to follow their writings easily
-contact writers and other registered users off of the website
-flag posts they think should be deleted (JJ's good at following up on these)
-maintain a blogspace where readers can view their biography
-write and submit their material for publication.

Whether you use your real name or not you should register. Anyway THE CHICKEN ICON IS GETTING REALLY BORING TO LOOK AT!! TOOOOOOOO MANY CHICKENS!

Registering does not mean giving your real name

Hi Bruce and Happy New Year! I think most people don't realize that through registering with a pseudonym, they can still maintain their anonymity. Registering and leaving comments with a specific user name only enables people to use the same identity consistently. This, in turn, helps them be differentiated from generic unregistered users. That's all. In fact in the serious blogging world, a commenter's name and his consistent use of it becomes an intellectual signature for that person. On sites such as the Huffington Post, many anonymous commenters with made-up names have successfully managed to establish a respected identity of their own and be known for the caliber and depth of the comments they leave, without ever becoming known to public at large.

Kouroush Sassanian

Are' Joone' Amat :) - Everyone knows about you :) The "Gig" is up Buddy :) !!

There is only one . . .

Many have tried, but you will see they have failed. There is only one "Kouroush Sassanian." I am working on my websites so scmucks like you can subscribe and find a sole-mate,[pashehpa-mate]!

ZANFAX.COM!

The hatred I have for Islam could only be replicated by person(s) who have suffered at the hands of Islam. My solution can only be drawn up by person(s) who are willing to see it wiped off the face of the Earth.

Now, cheghard tou ali, hossein, va most of mohammad hastee!

jujeh kabab

vaaaay, inhameh morgh didam... havaseh jujeh kardam.....ba khiar shoor

bahmani joon

let me help you: "Kourosh Sassanian" = "Ahmad Bahai" = "Anonymouspb" = "Anonymous2008" = "babakoohi" = "Kos Sher" - I am afraid, the same "Idiot" :) !!

قد قد قد قدا

این مرغ ها مال چه کسی است؟ چرا اصراف میکنید؟

J. Javid was named many awful things and now

he has turned the table naming others "Chicken". It is an insult and it is a character assassination. This "chicken" verbal abuse gets nowhere.

Why not educating posters about the benefits of using their real names?
Why not campaigning for not being anonymous?
Why not using a symbol to show the savagery of Islamic Republic of Iran for not offering full protection for freedom of speech?
Why not automating a few constructive sentences as soon as an anonymous post is posted?

Be part of solution. Throwing cheap shot is pathetic.