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  "Anthony Posey "SIR: Poseyal : Desposyni says:

  "proving everyday that one or two people can make us smile, laught and know truth,,, anthony
  
  B) Is it anyone's fault if one person on flickr's staff has the same sense of humor as Jake? Pretty much no. So some guy on staff said he'd buy some people some free donuts, big deal! Have y'all missed that this meet-up has been covered on almost every continent? I read articles about it in French and German today. It's been covered by national press. Can you at least not appreciate how cool it is that one guy managed to make this happen? People in Bahrain had a donut party in honor of this! That is simply amazing.""

  3rd September, 2011

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  .Zickie. says:

  "Jakers, Jakerooni, Jake. This guy is the epitome of cool; cool in his approach to handling life, cool is the name that pops into your mind when you first see his pictures. His passion for life, people, photography (and the occasional thread 'Jake'roll') are self evident.
  
  His colour tiles are epic, go check them out. If you don't have Jake as a contact yet ... Hurry go do it now.
  
  Easily someone I know that the only reason we aren't better friends than we already are is due to geography and the space of electrons we're typing over."

  27th October, 2010

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  leesure says:

  "What can I say that hasn't been said? I'll keep it simple...Jake is a prolific photographer and a great single-frame storyteller. There's an honesty in this style. If you don't follow his work, you should."

  25th October, 2010

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  ponzü says:

  "There are two things I have learned about Jake.
  
  One, his photos are devoid of bullshit (also known as pretense to the more refined types). Sure, he tries various gimmicks every once in a while, or invents some of his own, but they are fun and honest gimmicks, and he does not get caught up in them.
  
  Two, he is a natural organizer of things and people -- both on Flickr and in real life. Just look at his color squares or family camps. He can write one word: "Squirrel!", and people will start posting photos of squirrels as if by command. He just has that effect on people. I could write "Squirrel!" and all I would get would be crickets. Whether such influence is innate or earned remains for the Jake scholars to figure out."

  22nd October, 2010

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  MiltonDonKeynes says:

  "He put out a note about 18 months ago and it got me into the icebox. What a great idea. Jake is heavily involved in these voting groups and does it well, including running the icebox.
  
  Photographically, while he shuffles and says gee wiz to his ability, his photos are spot on and he tries new things.
  
  acerbic wit, good sense of humor, and an approach "don't be an ass" gives him the ability to keep the group[s] calm yet interesting."

  21st October, 2010

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  JordyR says:

  "If Jake was Tony Soprano, or mobbed up in any way, I'd be dead. For almost two years now, I have been taking his ideas. Ordinarily, this would be no big deal ... but I make them better. Seriously, theft is the sincerest form of flattery, and I only steal from Jake because I am in awe of his quietly humorous yet stealthily brilliant style. He brings himself to his pictures and to the groups he runs. He is pure gentleman. Also, he was just crazy enough to go with me to an abandoned mental hospital in the middle of nowhere in zero degree weather."

  21st October, 2010

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  Jakes_World says:

  "I am NOT Jakerome!! Though over the years I have oft wished I was. and others have oft SAID I was. Hmmm. We dealt with it, and I continue to admire the wonderful photography he does once he gets his butt off the sofa."

  2nd February, 2010

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  J-Bones says:

  "Jake is nice and smart. He has a wry wit, a keen sense for the absurd, and a spooky talent for organizing droves of netizens to do his bidding. That's why I stay on his good side: fear of his netizen army. I suggest you do the same. Now go fave his photos."

  17th July, 2009

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  smoothdude says:

  "Jake likes to take pictures and he tries really hard at it! What Jake doesn't do well with a camera (sorry that was mean, I'll make up for it right here.....) he makes up with in other creative ways.. he has vision and big ideas and I like that about him.
  
  update: jakeroos photos have improved since the last testimonial I wrote.. I'm starting to see him develop as an amateur photographer which is good because I heard he's not very good at managing that Arbys."

  25th May, 2009

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  revertebrate says:

  "Joie de vivre pretty much sums Jake up.
  
  I think it's pretty fantastic."

  17th April, 2009

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  addadada says:

  "FLICKR-ETTES DEMAND DONUTS & JAKEROME!!!!
  
  FLICKR CONTROL..WE DEMAND DONUTS!
  
  The best DADA insane internet fun ever!
  
  PURE GENIUS..(did i spell that right?) ..and great photos, too!"

  14th February, 2009

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  Find the Jake says:

  "Always witty and always a stellar photographer, this Jake far outshines and out shoots most jakes I know, with notable exception of course, Jakerome will one day dominate and more than likely own slightly less than half of the civilized world. I, for one, look forward to that day."

  9th January, 2009

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  sparty lea says:

  "Jake is truly a genius!
  His photos -without exception- rock!
  Every pixel in his photostream is testament to his awesome talent!!
  
  
  Will that do??"

  17th November, 2008

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  Maharet Raider says:

  "what a great guy jake is. i was having some issues and he really helped me out. love your profile by the way. :)"

  23rd October, 2008

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  greensleaves1943 says:

  "Jake, Brillog stuff . the mind Boggles at your photos"

  11th October, 2008

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  lee.starnes says:

  "Jake's honesty and sincerity comes through in his shots and his kind words. We demand donuts!"

  2nd October, 2008

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  frank schacht / photojournal-worldwide-exklusiv says:

  "your pictures really reflect your passion and talent,how to put in scene.
  Congratulations"

  13th August, 2008

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  where's charlie? says:

  "From viewing Jakes photo stream it's plain to see; he's lives the California dream. With his healthy lifestyle (apart from the donuts). If he's not running 50 miles through the desert or driving his hybrid downtown, sailing a yacht across the ocean, he's taking great photos.
  
  Damn you Jake Rome."

  12th May, 2008

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  honey.huckabee says:

  "jaker is pretty much awesome, and i love him dearly.
  back off ladies, he's mine."

  19th April, 2008

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  All-seeing Angler. says:

  "Listen up strangers!
  YOU ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF A FLICKR LEGEND!
  
  Jakerome is revered in my household for two MAJOR reasons.
  
  i) He made Explore an unfashionable ambition by being one, if not THE most Explored names in photoland. (Oh, the irony!).
  
  ii) He created the most talked about band NEVER to have composed a song, the strangely quiet 'Tragic Meatball'!!!
  
  Jakerome and I are the only people in the World with the now-collectable TM tee-shirt! (1st Edition).
  
  One day I'd like to meet him for donuts and cider,
  but I suspect he'd spend the whole time texting...:>("

  29th February, 2008

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  phoneyman says:

  "Jake is t3h awesome.
  
  Really.
  
  He's a person who leads by example. His behaviour shows others, such as me, to calm down and be more caring. Uh, in my case it doesn't often work, but that's totally not Jake's fault.
  
  If 'WWJD' wasn't already taken it would mean "What Would Jake Do?"
  
  Pierre"

  18th February, 2008

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  Captain Spoons says:

  "There is nothing about jakerome I dislike.
  If that isn't a positive testimonial I don't know what is.
  Cheerio!"

  18th February, 2008

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  carwax (if you see Kay) says:

  "Jake is considered a legend among legends in Flickrville. His creativity is only matched by his caring and sensitivity. Jake is one of the few people I would back in a fight no matter how wrong Jake was.
  His picture taking is crap. But better than mine"

  14th February, 2008

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  beebo wallace says:

  "This man can take the photography of a perfectly colored square to new heights.
  
  I've never met someone who is so passionate in his hatred of the Red Sox.
  
  Where are my donuts?"

  23rd January, 2008

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  bluest_girl says:

  "Jakerome has the courage to ask the important questions. He speaks up for the mute, and stands up for the leg-less. I am proud to be his flickr contact."

  10th November, 2007

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  'SeraphimC says:

  "Jake routinely makes me pee my pants, but that's because he never unlocks the restraints in time."

  18th September, 2007

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   says:

  "Jakerome!"

  18th September, 2007

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  Elinesca says:

  "jakerome should drop the signs and get on with the sails.
  Handsome men + sailboats is the only way forward!"

  12th September, 2007

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  slowburn♪ says:

  "the most demanding photographer i know, fighting for his demands with signs he holds into the camera. if i had a krispy kreme left over, i'd share it with him."

  22nd July, 2007

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  Pig Sty Avenue says:

  "There's more to this man than sugary, ring shaped confections. There must be."

  22nd July, 2007

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  Miss Nikski says:

  "If I had only one dollar left to my name I would use it to buy this man a freaking donut!"

  21st July, 2007

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  ☻M€rcỲ☺ says:

  "OMG, can someone give this man his freaken donuts already? I mean seriously. :(
  
  Jake is such a sweetheart... it's great talking with him on Flickr. Probably one of the nicer guys I've met here with a cool prespective of the Southbay."

  21st July, 2007

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  o! patric says:

  "jakerome is hands down the best photographer on flickr. now give me some donuts!"

  21st July, 2007

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  Brad Ross says:

  "Life is about donuts and Jake is attempting to provide the world with rich frosty fried goodness. More noble a cause exist??? I think not."

  21st July, 2007

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  Stevie-B says:

  "Over the past (TIME PERIOD) I have come to regard (USERNAME) not so much as a friend, but more as someone I've never met. He/she* (Delete as applicable) is a true and trusted e-cquaintance."

  21st July, 2007

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  swissrolli says:

  "One of the intarwebs more entertaining trolls. If he channeled his running energy into photography he'd go far. Probably 26 miles or so."

  21st July, 2007

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  andertho says:

  "Full of life, verve, love of photography, and good fun, Jake is a great person to hang around with online.
  
  Just don't ask about donuts..."

  21st July, 2007

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  HE∀THCLIFF 'N C∀THY says:

  "we enjoy jakerome's dmu postings and antics, and also like seeing his pics because we have family in Redondo Beach. He's grrrrrrrreat!"

  3rd March, 2007

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  hampshiregirl says:

  "Jakerome is one of the best spider glamour photographers I have ever met. I love the way he approaches spider photography. Thanks to Jakerome, I became acquainted with diverse aspects of spider life and anatomy."

  3rd March, 2007

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  01101001 01100001 01101110 says:

  "jakerome has been taking photos for Playboy for a few years now, I met him at the Playboy mansion back in 97. If you want to see his Playboy work just email him with the password "dead spider" and he will send you some of his best work"

  3rd March, 2007

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  Superchou says:

  "jake would not like me to talk about his dead spider... so I won't"

  3rd February, 2007

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  Dshalock® the Libertarian Emperor of America says:

  "A man of honor, willing to fight for our right to eat tasty donuts! Willing to document the life and death of a spider named Fred. Able to leap over tall buildings in a single bound! I am honored to have him as a contact."

  12th January, 2007

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  ososment says:

  "jakerome is leggist. Not only will he eat you if you have more than two legs, if you have more than four legs he will squish you and, showing no regard to your bereaved loved ones, parade your tattered remains to a gloating audience. He's pretty terrible around women's legs too. I have heard that his friends have nicknamed him Touchy."

  22nd November, 2006

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  zombizi says:

  "The appalling mis-use of arachnid life in his early work will forever haunt jakerome, a horror that can never be blotted out by mere seascapes and social documentary. If god has eight legs, this man is screwed."

  22nd November, 2006

Name:

Jake Rome

Joined:

September 2004

Hometown:

Beverly, Massachusetts

Currently:

Manhattan Beach, California

I am:

Male and Single

Occupation:

Engineer

Email:

jakerome [at] yahoo.com