This is a reprint of the blog post of the same name in a page form. This link will take you to the original post.
It's with some pride that I to announce that Magic Margin's 100,000th page views. It's an occasion for me to pause and reflect on what has happened over the past few years. This site–and to a greater extent the Typosphere –has blossomed and become something far more rich, interesting, and vibrant than I could ever have imagined.
It's with some pride that I to announce that Magic Margin's 100,000th page views. It's an occasion for me to pause and reflect on what has happened over the past few years. This site–and to a greater extent the Typosphere –has blossomed and become something far more rich, interesting, and vibrant than I could ever have imagined.
In
the Typosphere there are people making new parts for their typewriter
by using 3D printing technologies. There are people writing novels and
poems and essays using a typewriters. There are people creating
typewriter art, starting typewriter businesses, and spreading the
typewriter good word to all points on the globe. There are movies and
books and blogs all about typewriters
. 
To
share in the joy of the 100,000th page view and the vibrancy of the
Typosphere, I have created a Magic Margin poster based on my logo by
Nicole Ray. These 11"x17" posters are a very limited run; only 5 have
been made and I want to give them away to the Typosphere.
As
eager as I am to give things away to my friends, I ask for something in
return. I want your thoughts and brainstorms. I want your
prognostications and auguries. In the form of an essay, please.
As much as the insurrection has ignited the imagination of the world, I am curious if we can keep the revolution going? Can we create a permanent revolution in The Typosphere? What are the next steps the Typosphere should take to continue the momentum?
Responses
don't need to be essays. My inner teacher took over. Your response can
take the form of a blog post, a typecast, a vlog, typed essay, or any
other creative genre. There is no minimum requirement as to length.
Responses that answer the prompt will curry more favor with me, but that
is not guaranteed. If you plan on responding via a blog or web site,
write a comment to this post with a URL pointing to your project.
Offline responses can be emailed to ryan@magicmargin.net for
consideration. I, of course, will accept something in the mail.
Every
entry will be given two scores. One score is based on the Holistic
6-Traits
(http://www.azed.gov/wp-content/uploads/PDF/HOLISTICRUBRICBASEDON6TRAITS.pdf)
and will garner a number from 1 to 6. The rubric is comprehensive and
my evaluation will be equally precise. The second score will also range
from 1 to 6; one being "meh" and 6 being "wow." Added together these two
scores will be the final valuation. I will then rank the scores of all
responses lowest to highest. The top 5 will get public praise and a
poster. The remainders will also get something, but not nearly as
awesome as the poster. In the event there is a tie, Mrs. Magic Margin
(an exceptionally gifted Advanced Placement teacher) will break the tie.
All responses to the Magic Margin 100,000 Page View Celebration Contest must be submitted no later than 20th of April.
