INTRODUCTION

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PORK, which stands for a "Periodical Of Relevant Knowledge", provides an opportunity to exchange observations and analysis of an existing, many-sided forum called Right Kind of Phrase (RKOP) http://rightkindofphrase.yuku.com/, which is a typical example of social unity based on a cult-like worshiping of an appointed celebrity. As a society in miniature, RKOP gives the thoughtful researcher a clearer view on different aspects of contemporary social, political, and cultural life. RKOP is a phenomenon that deserves serious attention of people involved in the sphere of sociology and social psychology, as well as curious, earnest people interested in learning more about human nature and social relations. If you are one of these people, we invite you to acquaint yourself with RKOP, and share your observations with the members of PORK. To start, it might be helpful to read Jason and the Argue-nauts by Maria Sirota. http://talkpork.com/1.html and http://talkpork.com/2.html (containing the alter(inter)nate ending, deleted scenes, and bloopers).

We make room for different forms of interactive studies of RKOP. Four rooms, to be exact: a Living Room for observing and discussing the way of living Jason Mraz and his community promote, a Classroom for class analysis based on Jason Mraz and his fans' social phenomenon, a Reading Room for publishing and discussing essays and articles relevant to the topics of the forum, and a Restroom for the rest of the visitors whose activity is opposite to being fruitful. As some people are not properly party trained, and can make a mess in the middle of the room, we have no choice but to clean up after them, moving their produce to the Restroom. So in order to keep the 4room clean and sanitized, we assign post time and maintenance time. You can post from 10:00AM to 11:30PM EST. After 11:30PM, we lock the board, and leave it available for reading only (the Restroom, however, is open 24 hours. Just in case). To be sure that you don't lose your posts, try to finish writing by 11:15PM. There will always be time to share your thoughts the next day.

To a certain extent, PORK is considered a "mirror forum" to RKOP, and as a "mirror", it truthfully reflects reality as it is. This means that some people can take a look at themselves, review, and possibly improve their public image.

You are welcome, enjoy.