Okay, I give in...

The Forum Week Round-Up blog post that appeared not long ago says that Logos "hid an as-of-yet-undiscovered Easter egg." I've been searching since I read that, but I can't find anything anywhere.

Does anyone else have any ideas? Seen any suspicious activity?!

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Todd Phillips

I don't have any idea. Not even sure where to start looking.

Richard Wardman

I don't have any idea. Not even sure where to start looking.

[Y]

Joseph Mazzanti

Alright, as I've stated in the off-topic thread, I took a glance at the source code for the main page of forum week. I'm not really the one to be browsing it, but I didn't see anything out of the ordinary there.

I'll keep looking in other places though.

Smithereens

Does anyone else have any ideas?

I'll keep my eye out... [;)]

fgh

The only thing out of the ordinary I've noticed so far is that Stephen's link to the post about what computer Bob uses gives an error message. I guess it's theoretically possible that he meant to change that link into an Easter egg link after the competition was finished, but something went wrong. Or that one time out of a hundred you do get the Easter egg from that link. But probably not. [:)]

Wait, there's also the fact that an image from that blog post seems to have caused crashes on Windows. Maybe the Easter egg was in the image, but Logos couldn't handle it? [:P]

Smithereens

Stephen's link to the post about what computer Bob uses gives an error message

Doesn't for me...never did in fact...wonder why it doesn't for you. (but never fear, there's nothing to this possible lead)

fgh

never fear, there's nothing to this possible lead

Didn't think there was. [:)]

wonder why it doesn't for you

Probably because your link in the post looks like this: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/33729/255130.aspx#255130

but when it turned up in my browser it looked like this: http://community.logos.com/forums/AddPost.aspx/p/33729/255130.aspx#255130.

Works now, though.

Matthew C Jones

Does anyone else have any ideas? Seen any suspicious activity?!

Where, oh where, can it be?

I checked the "Unread" threads. Nothing.
I checked the "Unanswered" threads. Nothing.
I checked the Logos employee roster (A bunch of them need to get avatars!)
I added an item to my checkout and deleted because, Nope, you guessed it. No egg there.
I even highlighted Stephen's posts to see if he used white text on white background like the keyword spammers do.

I think they have yet to load the Easter egg. (It hasn't yet been found because it hasn't yet been laid.)

Smithereens

Where, oh where, can it be?

I checked the "Unread" threads. Nothing.

I checked the "Unanswered" threads. Nothing.

I checked the Logos employee roster (A bunch of them need to get avatars!)

I added an item to my checkout and deleted because, Nope, you guessed it. No egg there.

I think they have yet to load the Easter egg. (It hasn't yet been found because it hasn't yet been laid.)

I went through part of the site's source code

Come on, guys. Focus!

Scott E. Mahle

Isn't the Easter egg in the post made by Todd Phillips in this same thread? Or do I not completely understand what everyone is looking for? [*-)]

Todd Phillips

Isn't the Easter egg in the post made by Todd Phillips in this same thread? Or do I not completely understand what everyone is looking for?

That was my own little joke (click on it). I'm not a Logos employee. I have no better idea than you do.

Jerry M

Come on, guys. Focus

Wasn't sure where to post this. But is this the easter egg? The text in Thomas Black's statement about his cell phone number and his office above Bob's, turns green when hovered over.

800-875-6467. Call only between the hours of 6am and 5pm on weekdays. Pay no attention to the fact that the lady answering the phone will say, "Thank you for calling Logos Bible Software, how may I direct your call." Just ask for Thomas and remind her that my office is above Bob's.

Off Topic - Logos Bible Software Forums

Rick

Hi Scott,

The term Easter egg is a term commonly used by computer programmers and software programmers that simply means there is a hidden surprise somewhere if you can find it. I don't think that we are looking for a literal Easter egg such as the picture that Todd posted. There is a secret sell somewhere in the forums, we just have to find it.

I am thinking that Stephen is dropping hints when he says "I'll keep my eye out...." and "C'mon guys focus". As an example, when he said "I'll keep my eye out" I immediately hovered my mouse over his eye in his avatar picture to see if there was a hidden link.

Rick

Wasn't sure where to post this. But is this the easter egg?

Definitely the closest thing to an Easter egg that I have found so far. It is acting as if it wants to be a link.

Milford Charles Murray

Peace, my Brothers and Sisters! *smile*

The closest I can come to an "Easter Egg" is the stylised cross that Stephen is wearing. I had to "stretch" him to come up with the cross. The Cross over the heart! *smile*

TCBlack

Does anyone else have any ideas?

I suspect the tags which seem rather odd given the forum we're in:

I'm not great with riddles, but does this mean that I get Michael Heiser's Ipad with a copy of Vyrso and The Façade on it?

Praiser

Okay, this is old (previously discovered) but Patrick S. found this interesting Easter Egg in L4Mac and included a screenclip:

Thogh not an easter egg I also found this cute screen:

[:)]

And has anyone noticed that Stevens phosts this week are not showing up in his "history?

Richard Wardman

And has anyone noticed that Stevens phosts this week are not showing up in his "history?

I had noticed that actually. Any ideas what it could mean? Covering his tracks?!

fgh

And has anyone noticed that Stevens phosts this week are not showing up in his "history?

I had noticed that actually. Any ideas what it could mean? Covering his tracks?!

No posts in the Forum Week forum show up on our profile pages or in a search. It's a hidden forum. [;)]

Richard Wardman

No posts in the Forum Week forum show up on our profile pages or in a search. It's a hidden forum.

Ooooh. Right. Gotcha. *mumstheword* [H]

David Paul

I FOUND THE EASTER EGG!!!!

It was hiding in the Meet and Great forum, just like others suspected...

but upon closer inspection, it is obvious that this is just a clever ploy...nobody in Alabama would ever use Logos Bible software!

WHOOOT!! Send my $1000 Logos [G] gift certificate to my address on file.

[H]

Matthew C Jones

I FOUND THE EASTER EGG!!!!

It was hiding in the Meet and Great forum, just like others suspected...

but upon closer inspection, it is obvious that this is just a clever ploy...nobody in Alabama would ever use Logos Bible software!

WHOOOT!! Send my $1000 Logos gift certificate to my address on file.

Indeed, it looks like you did. Congratulations. You know Logos doesn't have to use snail mail. If your account gets credited you can use it right away. $1000?? I would have tried harder. $1000? [C]

Praiser

I don't think that is it...especially since that poster has a posting history. [:^)] It's not the sort of easter egg I would think they are referring to.

Smithereens

Alright. Figured I should jump in here before someone gets hurt.

I am not an coding genius, nor am I a genius in general....I could never do or think of some of the things suggested.

It was entirely coincidental that the words "eye" and "focus" have a related meaning. The first post was nothing more than me saying, "I've noticed this conversation and am thrilled that the mention in the blog post got picked up in the forums."

The second post was a hint, but not nearly as cryptic as some of you think....but look closely: it could definitely help you "focus" your hunt.

And the topics word cloud, Thomas? That was seriously pretty ingenious and hilarious! But I don't know why those tags are showing up....my guess is that very few if any of the posts in Forum Week are tagged but the forum software wants that field populated....just a thought.

Also, I don't suggest going through all the new posters' post in the Meet and Greet thread...there's over 200 of them that are 5 or less posts...digging through them would be so time consuming that I would feel terrible having let somebody spend it so unfruitfully.

For what it's worth: here's the definition (straight from Wikipedia) that I'm using: A virtual Easter egg is an intentional hidden message, in-joke, or feature in a work such as a computer program, web page, video game, movie, book, or crossword.

"Message, in-joke, or feature"

In a medium that doesn't necessarily require it to be a programming- or even technical-level "message, in-joke, or feature."

Finally, for clarity. I came up with. I did it. It's not the result of a Google-like brainstorming meeting held among the managers over every Logos department. That level of Easter egg is never even hinted at that it exists.

Smithereens

I don't think that is it...especially since that poster has a posting history. It's not the sort of easter egg I would think they are referring to.

Agreed. I don't even know what part of that's considered an easter egg. *confused*

Smithereens

I don't think that is it...especially since that poster has a posting history. It's not the sort of easter egg I would think they are referring to.

Agreed. I don't even know what part of that's considered an easter egg. *confused*

Richard Wardman

Figured I should jump in here before someone gets hurt.

Thanks. This was starting to get painful.

The second post was a hint, but not nearly as cryptic as some of you think....but look closely: it could definitely help you "focus" your hunt.

Still sounds cryptic to me!

Also, I don't suggest going through all the new posters' post in the Meet and Greet thread

Phew! I was genuinely considering doing that too!

"Message, in-joke, or feature"

So which is it!?

It's not the result of a Google-like brainstorming meeting held among the managers over every Logos department. That level of Easter egg is never even hinted at that it exists.

Does that mean that they do exist!!!!???? [:O]

Rich DeRuiter

"Message, in-joke, or feature"

Well, here's an 'in-joke' (italics and underlined below) but I'm not sure it rises to the level of easter egg:

So, here's the plan: post anything you want right in this
thread....it doesn't matter how off-topic or, for the benefit of
certain unnamed pup...er...people, useless the comment is.

Praiser

Isn't it pretty[H]

Jerry M

"Message, in-joke, or feature"

Is the easter egg the potential double meaning of major milestone, as it would also refer to the use of milestones in PBB's , in your post.

"Just wanted you all to know that we didn't miss the major milestone of 50,000 forum users!"

Approaching 50,000 Forum users! - Logos Bible Software Forums

Richard Wardman

"Message, in-joke, or feature"

Is the easter egg the potential double meaning of major milestone, as it would also refer to the use of milestones in PBB's , in your post.

"Just wanted you all to know that we didn't miss the major milestone of 50,000 forum users!"

Approaching 50,000 Forum users! - Logos Bible Software Forums

My 'hunch' is that whatever this Easter egg is, it will be somewhere within the 'Forum Week' forum. That post is available to anyone with or without a Logos.com account.

Nicholas Ritchie

I think I have found it...

Right click on the Logos icon below Stephen Smiths photo.

Click on View Image Info (from Windows)

Then 'Media'

Scroll up through the media links. You will come to a link:

http://community.logos.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/98/6116.egg.png

and a picture of a little purple egg with it!

am I correct?

agape,

Nick

Richard Wardman

I think I have found it...

Right click on the Logos icon below Stephen Smiths photo.

Click on View Image Info (from Windows)

Then 'Media'

Scroll up through the media links. You will come to a link:

http://community.logos.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/98/6116.egg.png

and a picture of a little purple egg with it!

am I correct?

agape,

Nick

If that's it, it's very disappointing!

Rick

I think I have found it...

Is this not the same exact egg the Todd posted here? http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/260747.aspx#260747

fgh

If that's it, it's very disappointing!

Especially since I don't seem to have any such alternative on Mac/Safari. (At least nothing I see looks like a translation of "View Image Info".)

Nicholas Ritchie

Yes indeed it is...

Oh well I'll keep looking.

Richard Wardman

I think I have found it...

Is this not the same exact egg the Todd posted here? http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/260747.aspx#260747

I thought the same. They do have slightly extensions, however.

Todd's - http://community.logos.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/98/7752.kidding.jpg

Stephen's - http://community.logos.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.ImageFileViewer/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files.98/6116.egg.png_2D00_550x0.png

Todd's also links to a different image altogether, whereas Stephen's is the same.

Anyhows, I think we're barking up the wrong egg here.

David Paul

I think I have found it...

Right click on the Logos icon below Stephen Smiths photo.

Click on View Image Info (from Windows)

Then 'Media'

Scroll up through the media links. You will come to a link:

http://community.logos.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/98/6116.egg.png

and a picture of a little purple egg with it!

am I correct?

agape,

Nick

Umm, no...that's not it. I still think that my egg from the earlier post is correct. But I found the REAL Ishtar Egg...

Okay, so that makes two! You can send my $2000 gift card to the aformentioned address.

Thanks! [Y]

Todd Phillips

But I found the REAL Ishtar Egg...

Ha ha! That's my favorite picture ever. What are those guys doing? Filling it with chocolate? [:P]

JT (alabama24)

Favorite non-Logos pastime: running and/or target practice

We're not doing both at the same time, are we Stephen? [:D]

258523.aspx

Rich DeRuiter

Favorite non-Logos pastime: running and/or target practice

We're not doing both at the same time, are we Stephen?

258523.aspx

That was my 1st guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261082.aspx#261082

EDIT: Oops. It was my 2nd guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261097.aspx#261097

JT (alabama24)

Favorite non-Logos pastime: running and/or target practice

We're not doing both at the same time, are we Stephen?

That was my 1st guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261082.aspx#261082

EDIT: Oops. It was my 2nd guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261097.aspx#261097

I think we are "right on target" [:D]

Richard Wardman

Favorite non-Logos pastime: running and/or target practice

We're not doing both at the same time, are we Stephen?

That was my 1st guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261082.aspx#261082

EDIT: Oops. It was my 2nd guess: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34712/261097.aspx#261097

I think we are "right on target" Big Smile

But how is that

an in-joke that people familiar with the forums should be able spot as incongruous and then discover what it really is/means.

? [:^)]

Ann Hudson

Where, oh where, can it be?

I checked the "Unread" threads. Nothing.

I checked the "Unanswered" threads. Nothing.

I checked the Logos employee roster (A bunch of them need to get avatars!)

I added an item to my checkout and deleted because, Nope, you guessed it. No egg there.

I think they have yet to load the Easter egg. (It hasn't yet been found because it hasn't yet been laid.)

I went through part of the site's source code

Come on, guys. Focus!

Two things to note that are out of place:

The missing 'quote' in Matthew C. Jones' comment on the post is point no. 5, is someone else quoting a previous post allowed to edit it in a response?

and,

Joseph Mazzanti's 'quote' from his post earlier in this thread has been re-worded? Are you allowed to do this? This quote seems to be out of place.

Being a newbee to forums, that is about as far as I can go to figuring all this out. [:'(]

Smithereens

The missing 'quote' in Matthew C. Jones' comment on the post is point no. 5, is someone else quoting a previous post allowed to edit it in a response?

Yes, people can choose what part of the post they want to highlight/quote, but since the original/actual post is still there, it's easy to compare and see if anything relevant or important was left out.

In this particular case, it was noteworthy that I had left part out.

Joseph Mazzanti's 'quote' from his post earlier in this thread has been re-worded? Are you allowed to do this? This quote seems to be out of place.

Good catch. In this situation, though, I simply pulled a comment Joseph made in another thread over into this one since it was relevant to the conversation. That was a true and complete quote of his, though.

Richard Wardman

The phrase "clutching at straws" is springing to mind...

What is this strange image at the bottom of Stephen's screenshot in this post - http://community.logos.com/forums/t/34633.aspx?

Ron Cook

Another strange thing I have noticed is that the threads in this forum do not appear in the normal order of most recent comments.

Praiser

Another strange thing I have noticed is that the threads in this forum do not appear in the normal order of most recent comments.

Are you talking about the section at the bottom of the forum home page??

If so, I think that is because the Forum Week threads are all hidden.

EDIT: Nope, that can't be it since I am seeing the Forum Week posts there.

Ron Cook

No, when I look at the list of threads within the forum week forum they are not listed in order of most recent post. They are scattered randomly. For example this thread has been near the middle of the thread list for the last several days even though it has consistently had the most recent post. I thought maybe it was unique to safari on my iPad but it is the same on the forum app I use and google chrome on my laptop.

fgh

You're right. It looks very weird.

Something I wouldn't normally notice, since I read by e-mail.

fgh

Probably off topic, but when did Eric change his avatar?

Always funny when people change to something that makes some old post completely incomprehensible. Happened to come across an old post by MJ some days ago, which also looked rather strange if you didn't know she's changed her avatar in between.

Floyd Johnson

I just had a horrible thought - what if the Easter Egg that Stephen thought he had set up was not available to the rest of us? Earlier (was it in this thread) there was a link that appeared differently to him than it did to us.

It would explain why some of the brightest minds on the forums cannot find the Easter Egg.

Matthew C Jones

It would explain why some of the brightest minds on the forums cannot find the Easter Egg.

"Brightest minds?" I sure feel sorry for the dullard who ends up finding it. [:P]

Maybe the fact Stephen tinkered with the thread chronology IS the Easter egg itself. Is it, Stephen? Did i win?

Richard Wardman

I sure feel sorry for the dullard who ends up finding it.

I'm the dullard!!! Stephen has confirmed to me in an email that I did in fact find the egg, but since I didn't figure out what it was or meant before the end of forum week I didn't receive the full bounty!

But just to keep this thread going a little while, I won't let up which of my guesses was right, or what it was/meant!

So keep searching guys.... [H]

John Besse

OK where is the Easter Egg?

John Besse