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[adaptivemanipulation]

Several days ago I discovered this network. I must say, I am somewhat baffled by it. This doesn't seem to be hooked up to any computer network that I can decipher. How is it that I can write these numbers on a piece of paper or a leaf or any number of things and broadcast my writings to a seemingly invisible series of channels?

My, I must sound quite unintelligent right now - I never thought I'd find the day where I was unable to figure out how a network is assembled.

I'm assuming that many of you have used this thing much longer than I have and are more familiar with it.

I want to research this phenomenon, so please, anyone with any information would do best to help me out. I am one who devotes my time to computer research, so I'm certain I'm more than qualified for the job of figuring this thing out... Unless it has already been done and no one cared to let me know.

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[testsonseashells]

FAQ.

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[centurian]

To put it in layman's terms: your guess is as good as mine. I haven't heard of anyone researching this thing, so you might be in luck.

Personally, though, I've pretty much given up hope of this thing ever making sense.

[adaptivemanipulation]

And yet none of this answers my question about how exactly this network functions. How it's built.

[adaptivemanipulation]

I'm hardly surprised it hasn't been researched.

This network seems to defy all logic at the moment, but if it exists there must be science behind it.

[testsonseashells]

Better you've read it. As for network, no data. If tried paper trick, will realize it's not conventional. My own theory that network somehow implanted into us directly, subconsciously projected onto medium when triggered by number, but no data either way.

[centurian]

If you find out something about it, I'd love to hear it. And while you're at it, look for something on the kids that can turn into magical girls too.

[ He wishes he was joking but oh god he isn't. ]

[adaptivemanipulation]

Of course, I've tried the paper trick.

But your theory is helpful, even if there's no credible proof. I theorize something similar.

My apologies for being rude earlier.

[adaptivemanipulation]

[Except for now Alan takes that as Gerald purposely mocking him because he has absolutely no idea about any magical girls. Sorry :c]

Content to lie there in ignorance? So be it.

[centurian]

No, seriously. There's apparently a group of girls on this network that's gotten magical powers.

Trust me, if I wanted to troll you, I could come up with a hell of a lot better stuff.

[testsonseashells]

No harm done. Unfortunately, examining brain reveals no particular change as a result of connection.

Many Echoes resulting in apparently supernatural powers as well - matter generation, ability to spontaneously transform clothing into something resembling superhero outfit, mind control, enhanced strength, etc.

[vanisland]

Trying to add features to this was among the first thing I tried. Obviously, it didn't work, which is a shame considering what some of the other people on it have done.

I can't say the question hasn't been on my mind, though; there've just been other confusing things, and other, infinitely more straightforward things, that I've been thinking about more.

[adaptivemanipulation]

I'll believe it when I see it.

[centurian]

Well, you'll be seeing a lot of unbelievable things, trust me.

Has anyone linked you to the FAQ yet?

[adaptivemanipulation]

Supernatural powers? This whole network thing sounds more and more ridiculous by the minute.

But please do inform me of any further findings; you seem to be on top of things.

[adaptivemanipulation]

"Considering what some of the other people on it have done."

Elaborate.

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[destinedforrock]

[She's read through the other responses.

Chimes in:]

Is this the part where I come in? [Bats an ear.] Anybody?

Why, you all know I'm practiced in doing my duty as one of the resident "impossible people". [Underscores that with a small crook of her leg, since she's not talking to anyone in particular - just putting on a show, as she knows she's onscreen already.]

[Handwritten]

[dododo]

You know, I actually haven't put much thought to that. Good question.

[adaptivemanipulation]

The first response I received to my inquiry was the presumed FAQ.

You must understand my skepticism.

[adaptivemanipulation]

[That's a horse. Talking. Or communicating somehow. Alan, of course, figures this is some stupid thing from [insert substitute for Youtube here]. This is all one big joke, isn't it?

Well he's not gonna play along with it!!!!]

Charming. A talking horse.

[The text does not accurately convey his completely flat tone of voice.]

[adaptivemanipulation]

Yes, of course it is.

Perhaps now you'll start thinking about it.

[destinedforrock]

[She tosses her head upward.]

Charming! Already! Well - I do try, dear.

[She looks neither cheerful nor particularly ruffled. There's however a definite drop of your sarcasm vexes me wryness in her voice.]

[adaptivemanipulation]

[Well it's a pretty horse, Alan will admit. But seriously who the hell is doing this? He's not going to believe that this is an actual horse who is actually talking to him because wow.]

I'm sure you do.

Now stop wasting my time with your ridiculous talking horse videos.

[destinedforrock]

An~nd I'm sure you can imagine I get that quite a bit.

Tr-rust me - I am, in fact, a real horse, speaking English, and I will gladly prove it to you if you can think of any way that would... [Waves a hoof.] Satisfy your skepticism!

[Voice may have been lifting a tad toward the end - presses it back down to a sort of pointed whisper!] -- And do forgive me. Nothing against you, this is simply... well I suppose you could this has sort of come to be routine.

[Routine particularly stage-whispered.]

[dododo]

Probably. Any theories yet?

[adaptivemanipulation]

[Clever, whoever this person is. The responses are very quick - too quick for someone to be photoshopping a horse making these gestures and movements with responses specifically geared toward Alan...

Well, whatever it is, it makes more sense than a talking horse.]

All right, I'll play along for now.

So tell me then, how exactly does a horse learn to talk?