it's a conspiracy, I tell you.

[jrtom]

WoW Guild: ABDs considered, Ph.D. preferred

Tiger Team One, a medium RP guild on the RP server Kirin Tor (Horde), has recently received Title IX funds and a N.E.A. grant, as well as a "Stone Guard's Stipend," to recruit members and begin operations. Besides an advanced degree, applicants should be familiar with Rutger Haur [sic] films. Successful applicants will be expected to integrate PvP with RP. Chosen applicants will receive up to 5 silver coins in start up funds and access to a vent server. Future publications should address Conan-like dialogue and simply morality tales akin to Xena. Complete discretion assured. Our membership includes a MacArthur Fellow and an emeritus of the Institute for Advanced Study.

Like ABDs need any more excuses to not be making progress. "But...it's for _science_!"

(I'm not sure if this is serious, although I suspect that it is. Or at least sincere.)