And now for a brief history of digital conflicts and mimicry: First there was theU, and then there was LiveVideoU. Well, sort of. They don't launch until Febtobruary or something. I don't know; ask our friend Nick from Provo.  First, there was TuftsOTR, and now there's...the Ballou Basement? Is it just me or is the air really thin out there in the outer reaches of the blogosphere?

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I suppose, but practice makes perfect too, people. Now, don't get me wrong, dear readers -- this is America and I'm all for the spirit of competition, but this just seems like a crappy Tuftonian LiveJournal with a chip on its shoulder. Nice try, "Rufus," but maybe next time you should just stick to commenting on The Daily's website.