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Happy B-day buddy
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The spirit of my comment was to allude that novels which rely on pictures for description are usually kids books. I am well aware of the existence of comics and manga, as I read a lot of the latter second hand from my roommate. I apologize if I stepped on anyone's toes there. I have nothing against stories developed and executed in a graphical manner. I find them incredible actually, and I'm more often than not completely drawn into the artist/author's world in a much different way than a novel. What bothers me is when either an author gets lazy in description and uses pictures as a cheat, or when the author has used description previously, then also posts a character picture--thereby usually ruining my mental one, and generally turning me off the story. Now I sound like a broken record. cheers! -db-
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I personally feel that many pictures don't always agree with the images imagination can create. I suppose it depends how they're used though. I didn't mind the pictures in DK's Do over, but I get annoyed when I'm reading a story and have a clear mental picture of a character, and suddenly the author puts in a photo that doesn't agree with my mental picture. The believability of the story gets put into doubt. If you want pictures, go read kids books. They're there for a reason.
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HOW DARE YOU! This author is obviously in the middle of an identity crisis. Today he's god! Tommorrow he could be a carrot peeler. No one likes being flamed. It happens though. I once had a man yell at me for fifteen minutes because I ran across a corner of his lawn on my morning jog. Apparently I'm a trouble-making hooligan. I run across that corner every day now. Okay, I'm not sure how he's working...but... Sometimes authors finish their stories on one website...and then submit them to another on the condition that the 'new' website releases chapters once every week, even though it has been released in its entirety somewhere else. It's a fairly common practice. Still, regarding your e-mail and how you approached him...its tough to judge when we're only getting one side of the story and no e-mails. He may have misunderstood your wording. Then again, he might be a self-serving pig headed goon. Takes all kinds. He might be getting harried by many e-mails on the subject, and you just got the short end of the stick (and perhaps the other end is up his...ahem). The way you've described it he simply overreacted. Hey, authors don't need to have social skills to write good fiction. My advice: shrug you shoulders, mutter 'ass****' and don't let it get to you. I'm sure he was that 1 out of 100 exception you thought you'd never have to talk to! I'm sure the 99 other authors would have been tickled by any interest in their story. hugz db
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Right. So in the future we will not force you to read such horrors. You're absolutely correct. Let's ban all fantasy and science fiction writers. Yup. Sorry Myr, you're banned. Oh, DK? Yup, you've gotta go buddy. Crap, I'm done too folks. I'm glad you felt the need to let us know. And now that I have your attention...stop making me read all sorts of sap-filled angsty coming out stories that are a dime a dozen. Let's ban them too. Romance? Pff. Excuse me while I go dig out my teeny tiny violin. Dio (who is wearing an equally sarcastic grin that should have been used to preface this post)
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I've registered them all and now you must pay me one hundred million dollars if you want one back. bwahahahahahaha Errr....not really. But that would be funny if someone did.
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Don't forget it's exam season...
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I am in awe of arabian00glow copy paste, and find>>replace skills used in the making of that story. lol...
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That's all pretty good advice I guess. But the one thing that all new snow drivers need to experience is 'Fun with fresh snow in an abandoned parking lot with your handbrake.' Er...make sure you do it with someone who knows how though
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Canadians are TOTALLY on my list too. Some people just don't get it until they've experienced it first hand... I dislike smokers also. yucky smells It sounds like you're enjoying houston! I'm happy for ya! -db-
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Hmmm. Sounds like you need a helper monkey who has his drivers license. Or a clone. Yeah! I'm so helpful. -db-
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Living in a city that has recently gone through a school shooting, I sincerely hope you're just shitting angst. Cheer up! At least you're not living in third-world poverty living as a prostitute with AIDS. Not that I'm sure you don't have it rough, don't get me wrong. -db-
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What's so great about friday? The joy of the weekend is marred by having monday only two days away. :wacko: Give me tuesday over any day! Can't beat half price chicken wing and beer night. -db-
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Right, so end this thread RIGHT NOW, and tell me who the heck stole my cheese. It was sitting here on my desk a minute ago. RAAA!
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Don't laugh. Papercuts are the new threat. And they freakin' hurt man. I once knew a guy who got a paper cut from a stamp that he got from South Africa, and his finger turned green and yellow and started smelling like coconuts. Scccarrrrrry stuff.
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And postage stamp collecting is an extreme sport. Or should be. Thank you, that is all.
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I voted other. It's a combination of everything: characters, plot, emotions, interactions...all the tools that an author uses to draw a reader into a story. Even the writing style of the author, and his mastery of his craft influences my like or dislike of a story. Sometimes an author's personal views even decide whether I'll invest my time in a particular story. There's nothing worse than getting alienated from a story simply because the author writes in a way that seems subversive, or manipulative. One of my peers has a favorite phrase. 'Good writing and good stories are simply the sum of many facets'. I tend to agree with him. -db-
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You probably should have prefaced this post by explaining what the heck it is, first. But...meh. My roommate is obsessed with this show. I see it whether I like it or not. For those of you who aren't aware, this show is probably like what Harry Potter was to the literary world--but in Japan. I could see you easily making the plot...boyxboy. I think you'll get more attention though on a site like fanfiction.net, rather than here. But...that's just imho . I'd hate to battle wits with rabid fangirls myself, they scratch. -db-
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I am again, astounded by the general ignorance of our population. This is a guy from New Jersey, btw. Responding to the article. So, apparently we a) choose to be gay b) have a problem c) can be gay, but only if we're reallly reallly quiet d) can only have gay parades in certain areas where people won't stone us Yes, Mr. Ethan Miner. I understand their anger too. They're brainwashed fundamentalists. YOU however, have no such excuse. I find it ridiculous that you even pretend in your response to be a tolerate citizen. You're clearly a homophobe with severe denial issues. THIS IS THE WORLD. AND WE'RE ALL HUMAN BEINGS. This has been a message from 'angry Dio'.
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C'mon folks...it us this long to figure out he was gay? Just look at that smile. He's practically screaming it from the rooftops. I totally wouldn't let him near me in the showers smiling like that!
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You already know what I think of your hard work hun Thanks for the time, effort, passion, and financial rescources you've dedicated to this site over the years. mwa!!~ db
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Hey jhom! Long time no see. You tend to disappear on us every once and a while! Open and strong, my inner strength But only to friends and people I trust Can't pick me out in a crowded room No shouting from towers Just the way I am! db
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Certainly. But to save time I'll do it for you. Ctrl+A del
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Are you reffering to that offbase concept of 'creativity'? I've heard of him, but I haven't seen the little guy around here as of late. Must be getting lazy. And, for something to be a path, doesn't it need to be well-worn in the first place? So maybe it's time to do some bushwacking!!! Or spulunking. Watch out for falling rocks. db
