If you're watching the season 3 premier it could be fun to try and talk about it on here.
Basically this is like a mixture of twitter and a forum post. Only people who are approved can join the conversation, and I thought this might be a fun opportunity to give it a try.
Have you recapped Seasons 1-2? video.pbs.org
Secrets of Highclare Castle on now.
I had forgotten just how much Matthew likes to propose.
Lol. I forgot just how much Pamuk likes to die.
He only died once. He must not have enjoyed it too much.
I feel like I saw it 10 times in that recap.
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This Branch thing is pretty cool isn't it?
I like it. I this the primary use? Or is it generally a business thing?
It's still mainly used in the tech world. It provides a forum for semi-controlled public dialogue.
This is a good example of one being used well.
branch.com
Might have to try out in my classroom this semester. Although, my students are deathly afraid of anything involving the computer.
Are you teaching 80 year olds?
One of the cool features that we ignored here is the option to branch a conversation. We could have branched this conversation by clicking on the "Branch This" button to the right. That allows conversations to digress while maintaining the integrity of the original conversation.
HA! YES! My course evals said that "I tried to make them love technology as much as I do" and that "They didn't feel like they were even in an English class because they used the computer too much."
Wait, I'm not sure how to do the branch thing.
Hm, for some reason, my invite status is ambiguous. Even though I've been added to this conversation, do I still need an additional invite for the site itself?
Yes. You are just in on this branch (and the other one I branched above).
Aha! My branching privileges have not yet been bestowed upon me.
Is real-time chat a common use? Of more spaced-out forum discusion?
Ahhh. That makes sense. Unfortunately it's not an invite system where I can send you a full invite.
Also, we need to start our Google Doc with Dave. I'm afraid I overwhelmed him with my feedback on Chapter 1.
More spaced out generally. One of their slogans is something about being forums for the modern world.
Have you read up on any Season 3 spoilers?
Just that it's better than 2.
Let's hope so. Bates and Anna were definitely getting old.
Anna's age is my greatest question about DA. She could be anywhere from 20 to 40.
I agree. Very ambiguous. The bedroom scene was disturbing.
Glad to see Thomas being an agitator already.
Poor earnest Anna.
Let him eat in the yard.
Bates is looking a little slimmer.
Prison food.
Problems with not having cable: Chelsie went to get something and we lost reception for 30 seconds.
Seriously? This financial crisis is a surprise?
Well, you can't be rich if you don't have money. Dr. Perdue taught me that.
Poor Moseley. Perpetual disappointment. #DowntonAbbey
He's like Jerry from Parks & Rec.
They treat him like Jerry from Parks & Rec.
Uncanny.
Perhaps Moseley will be seized by a "fart attack"?
I guess Thomas isn't attracted to Matthew. Why else would he be upset about being Matthew's footman?
Branson's better looking anyway. He should be his valet.
Sybil is by far the most attractive sister. No question. I really wanted her and Matthew to hook up.
Miss Padmore is doing much better since she had that LASIK.
The one of the Countess is absolutely fabulous.
I think we can all agree that Edith is the worst looking.
Drama between Thomas and O'Brien? I like it.
Really glad PBS is letting me know that this is Downton Abbey. I thought I was watching Breaking Bad.
I can't stand Mrs. Crawley.
They dropped a "what the devil." Love this show.
Bravo!
I actually want Edith and Sir Anthony to end up together.
It was sad when Mary broke them up.
I wish I was as witty as the Dowager Countess.
I wish I was rich like the Dowager Countess.
I wish I were as saucy as Mrs. Patmore.
I wish I could get fitted. Any article of clothing would do. I'm not picky.
I've never enjoyed the "girl talk" between Anna and Marry. Never made sense.
I need more inter-grandmama conversation.
We can never have enough GB/USA squabbling.
Matthew trips while walking with his eyes closed. The fall inflames his back injury and he's paralyzed. Why couldn't that happen?
Where did those kids come from?
Mary stole Casper's look.
She is a pale pale lady.
That was abrupt b
It took me a while to figure out what was happening. I thought it was a flashback at first.
If I was still single, I'd be gunning for the dowager contest.
Are pink ribbons coming on uniforms?
It feels like there is a lot more ambient audio this season. Lots of birds chirping and dishes rattling.
He is so going to take that money.
I've never really noticed. But I'd default to you on this anyway.
Hear the fireplaces crackling? I don't remember that from last year.
Thomas doing Thomas things.
I am noticing the background noises now.
Knew I liked the American Maid.
Gerry!!!!
Love the O'Brien/Thomas feud
'Murica FTW
A bootlegging business would really shake things up.
I will work "We are staring into the chaos of Gomorrah" into at least one conversation.
I'll cut you!
I'm still not certain Bates is innocent.
I hope he's not.
Well, this was pretty fun.
Fantastic.
