obligatory flickr acquisition post

C’est vrai. I especially like the following part:

I liked Flickr BEFORE you even heard of it!

You shall be recognized for your discerning taste in web sites!! I bet you also liked the Flaming Lips before they appeared on Beverly Hills 90210, and for that we salute you. Pro account holders will get super mega bonuses, to be announced soon.

Mmm, super mega bonuses! I created my Flickr account way back last year during the famed Wave of Social Networks, back when everything changed. Ha ha. (I don’t like the Flaming Lips, but my friend Mike tried to get me to like them back in 1992, so I am set on my cred for these two areas at least.)