From my dad:
John is soliciting input on a monumental and important decision. should I shave off the beard or not? Goatee or all of it?
Yeah, I told you it was important.
The rules are:
- Women's votes count more than men's votes do. If this offends you, get over it.
- One woman has voted (a while back), and her votes don't count anymore.
- Ballot-box stuffing is allowed- I figure if you care enough (or are bored enough) to vote more than once, you deserve to be counted more. Especially because Sean & Nicole are confirmed Chicago folks, they at least need to be able to vote several times
- I have the right to reject and declare null and void anyvotes
- Long-winded explanations of why you vote the way you do are accepted. They may be ignored, but if they're entertaining enough you might get more votes.
- Deadline is when I decide it is.
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I vote all or nothing. Other than Sean (and Mark McGuire) most people don't pull off a goatee very well. I could give you a case in point but I won't. I think that either you or Sean should post a before and a computer enhanced after to help make a truly educated decision. Then again we accounting types tend to be rather anal about the "show me, prove it factor". I look forward to seeing what the decison is. :)
I just realized I failed the entertatining factor! :( So did I tell you the story about.....
Shave it. All of it. shave your head and your beard and your neck and everything. Get yourself a schick quatro. it rocks and it leaves almost no irritation. Shave it ALL
After further thought I have decided tht the bears if a VERY distiguished part of you persona. (Then again what do I know)