On November 202001 , TheForce.net humor editor Chris Knight used the popular Star Wars fan site to propose to girlfriend Lisa McBrayer. In a post titled "I'm Chris Knight and I'm Here To Rescue You!" Knight used a biblical passage, followed by a poem and then a photograph of himself down on one knee: holding out a diamond ring in one hand and wielding a green lightsaber in the other. Chief editor Joshua Griffin soon afterward edited the post to share the good news that McBrayer had said yes. {Link without Title}
On August 182004 , Colin McMillen posted a Perl script to the Obfuscation section of Perl Monks which, when executed, printed "kristen, will you marry me?". The code was arranged so that it appeared in a heart-shape with the statement "be for @ever" underneath. Kristen Stubbs, the target of his affection, replied "++; Yes :)". {Link without Title}