Username: It's interesting the way you spelled it. Definitely unique; I wouldn't have thought of it and it's not really my kind of username but it's interesting. (5/5)

Title: Digital Noir is pretty good. I like French words and the title certainly goes perfectly with your layout. (5/5)

First Sight: Very different and very stylish. I love the fonts you've chosen, but not the one image of the man, his mouth open to a scream. (7/10)

Your Sacrifice: Oh wow, that's nice. You name your older sections as well. Very nice. Though for some of the longer titles for entries are bunched together. And seems like for most months only ten or so entries. Also, at the bottom of the page for your archives page, there are these words: BORDER="0"> and more stuff. It's fixable, so if you could take those out. (6/8)

Sparkling Diamond: There are a lot of great elements in this wonderful design. I'm quite amazed by it in general because of the clarity and how interesting you made this, I usually hate just black and white layouts, but this one's good and not the least bit boring. There's not a lot of bad that can be said about it, except personal opinion. Like I don't like the image of the clownlike person, but the background of him is good. And although the naked chest and underarms of the other guy isn't pretty, the heart drawn on his chest and left side is raw and it's nicely shaped. It would've given more pain and wow if the hearts were carved into the skin. I don't know what to make of the little grid parts in the background of some of the picture, but I like the format of your links. The only thing is, you don't have many of the standard ones like "Profile" and "Links" or one labeled "Extras" Well you would probably call it something else to make it go with your layout more, but it would've been nice to see something like that on the get go. I absolutely LOVE the way digital NOIR is written.. Placed in that way and digital in cursive and the NOIR thin block letters. The difference in texture and colors is nice too. Also, your diary's website address down the side of the entry is great. Wonderfully chosen font. I like how the entry is inside what looks kind of like a book shape and it's outlined in that 3D way with silver. I don't care for the drawing underneath each entry, but it gives out your character especially since you're the one who drew it. The font for the numbers site meter fits well too. Wait, I hope you have previous and next links though... Okay you definitely have to fix that and make it obvious which one is what link! (22/25)

Guestbook: Wow, this is a great one! Intense picture and awesome font, I love the star and font of Digital Noir. I liked how it's formatted too; simple but sophisticated. (5/2)

Readability: It seemed that it was a little bit on the small side. (4/5)

The Love: You start the first diary entry on the 7th month, but you don't add again until September. What's up with that? Anyway the first entry was a disappointment, especially since you said you wanted it to be good. I know if this is all the person had, I would not go back to check again, but we'll see what else you write. At least the reader knows your name is Rich.

Okay, this has the potential to be very interesting. I can already tell this isn't going to be a typical teen diary that is day loggy and full of angst or what you've done during your life. It's going to be your thoughts and it might be deep. I'm glad you realized that in here-- valuing friends is a neccesity and it isn't important to argue. You mention that before, you had nothing to write in this diary. Wow, that's quite a comment. I think there is an excess of what to write. I update my diary, and then think of everything I could've added and there are just so many ideas I have. So to think that you didn't have anything to say, that's not a very good excuse. Why make an online diary if you're not going to write in it?

It kind of disappointed me that the first several entries I read were only a few sentences. They were so short! But all right to read. It was pretty touching what you wrote on September 11, 2002. And I found out you're in London which is nice. I've always wanted to go to England and I'm love with British accents-- they're so sexy and wonderful.

This is true, it would be good if you wrote in the diary more. You can tell us about what you do too. I like to know about the person when I review and frankly I really don't know anything about you. Okay in this you tell us that you're in art college, there's a Julie in your life. That's a good start. You were only explaining that to us though, so it wasn't a very exciting read.

You definitely give a lot more emotion here which is what I'm looking for. This entry was more than just one paragraph too. It looks like we're making progress. It's horrible that you're feeling this way, but you made me see it so the description is good. Pretty intense, what you're going through.

Very interesting thoughts you're having here. I'm glad you got more into it and told us what Christianity means to you. I can relate to you somewhat, because Christianity does have that group mentality thing going and there's a lot of things that are fed to you through that. That's why I never buy it all. I always have to think it through, but I do believe in a higher power. I'm more of an Independent; the idea of organized religion is limiting like you wrote. I'm sorry that people felt so shocked and opposed what you wrote but does it help any to react saying "FUCK ALL CHRISTIANS" and hoping they die? That's not very nice and I think many Christians are wonderful people.

Most of the things you write about in here isn't very in tune with my life. You talk about pubs a lot, drinking, whether people read it, art school. And usually it's not that interesting to me because there's not a whole lot of detail. Only sometimes you go more in depth and your inner feelings shine through. Like this is a good entry. It's sort of like a disclaimer to people who may take your writing the wrong way and it's clear that you don't want to hurt people. You explain yourself well in that entry. You say you will no longer make references to people. That's sort of sad because life is about relationships you have with people. You don't need to put their real names; make them up. It's your diary, you should write about what you want. Nice ending to the entry, by the way.

You do pretty well writing about your feelings especially when you're in a depressed state. You have good questions and it's as if you write as you think so it's kind of stream of conscious but definitely a peek into yourself. This is intelligent and well written. I liked reading it. You bring up good points and use correct grammar, picking out great adjectives. It seems like your vocabulary has increased in this entry. Wow, this is quite something. Very vivid. It seems like you're opening up more and adding a lot more detail which is a good thing. I feel like I am more a part of your life now, you've become a real person now; not just a nobody who's typing woeful boring things. Because now you've added feeling, opinion, the stuff that matter to you personally, and this shows a lot of improvement. And of course you don't really know what love is, we're still young and there's a lot of time to figure some things out. You don't need to know the exact meaning right now, and I think most older people wouldn't know exactly how it goes either.

Some of your entries seem like they're not needed though. Like you really like the word "fuck" I see that in most of your writings. And one is full of it: FUCK FUCK for a very long time. I think you got your point across with the first several. At least the title was good though.

Anyway, it's sweet that you call your pal who is a girl "lady friend." Though I don't really know if that just means friend or something more. Ooh, I like your definition of artists here: "They are a race completely apart from any other human beings. Their emotions, all their feelings, their reactions are opposed to so-called 'normal' people's sentiments. They are vulnerable and deeply sensitive people, due to their talents, their super-imagianation, their knowledge of hidden influences of which ordinary human beings are not. They are not easy to live with- if you choose to live with them at all, if you have the luck to meet them at all. Writers, composers, painters- also artists like directors and actors- fall into the same category. They have to be handled with kid gloves, mentally and physically. All their reactions go to extremes, compared to non-artistic human beings." Incredible job on that!

You can be pretty good at description and detail. It amazes me sometimes. Especially because most of the time it's a lot of rambling that seems kind of teenybopper-ish. Then you write something in a poetic way, the lyricism bright and beautiful. Sometimes the insight you have about college or life is really something. And you're right, this is deep. Pretty incredible writing.

You're certainly a singular individual. I don't think I've ever known or heard of anyone quite like you. I liked the way you set up your Autobio. It was great to learn some things about you and it definitely shows that art is one of your main passions. Which is pretty obvious by you going to an art college and the originality of your layout. You made a complete list of your loves and hates. I tried to do that for my diary, but failed. There are just too many things I have to think about. Sometimes I just love the words you put together. They just sound so magical and you painted it. This is a great commentary or Jim Morrison. Somehow, you seem like the type of person who would be writing so much about him because he made an impact in your life.

You're defniitely a good writer. And you have quite a bit of poetry. Well it's pretty good. You have suprised me with this. You've grown a lot and this diary is rich with feelings, emotions, and many opinions and thoughts that are stated well and you're not afraid to say what you think. The only thing is that it seemed like you used language more so that this diary is kind of a creative showcase of your writing talent and not a typical one in the least bit. It was pretentious at times, and I couldn't relate a lot but at least I know some about you now. (37/50)

Grammar: Some trouble with spelling. Also punctuation. (5/10)

Glitter: Reviews, numerology, best things, surveys, pictures, autobio is very interesting; and I loved the link to your work!, listing and rings, best entries, a few others but they're not all listed outside; you have to go through archives page. (8/15)

Extra Credit: I'm assuming you made the design because there's no link back so three points and one for some of the amazing imagery and language. (4/5)

Lasting Impression: Hmm, probably not. (3/10)

Will I Come Back?: Not likely. (1/10)

Total: 112/160

Number of Entries Read: A lot.

Favorite Entry: I like this one. And this.

Favorite Quote: *sept 11...Its all over the tv, everywhere you look today. people holding pictures of their loved ones high, as the names of men, woman, and children are read out. flag upon flag line the NYC streets as families gather and share grief..life really did take on a new meaning one year ago from today and i want America to know..London is thinking of you. We share your grief, your fear, your anger...but most of all your hope for the future.*

Fuck this naivete, this artless nature, this total lack of any character, this hypocrisy, this bullshit, this gutless pretention, this narrowness, this condescention, this ignorance, this preaching, this blinding self obsession, this passiveness, these fantastic delusions of valience and grandeur, this Coldness, this martyrdom, this cowardice, this perfection.
What have I done? How I've killed this. I was careless. A delicate boy. I didn't mean to. I broke a heart and spat on the pieces. I made her cry. It made me cry. I made this violence. I made her hate and love more than she's ever hated or loved anyone. She saved my life and then turned me into sand.

Comments: Thanks for waiting!