Krista

Yes, there is no place for personal attacks.

Aww that's nice.

As authors we would do well to take the praise and critics in the same breath. I do agree though, that overly critical response to an author, especially one trying something new, should be done privately and with some restraint. Keep in mind that saying, "Wow this really sucks.." or.. "You're lazy and looking for any excuse to end a story..." or something like that, isn't criticism... its bitching..

*Giggles* Quonus! Stop stop stop! You're being a big billy goat supporter! Cj grew up and currently lives on the Cliffs! He writes cliffhangers! There is no one more deserving! Leave us good lil females alone, we're all innocent.

Cj, Cj, Cj... every year you try and fail to muddy the name of a fellow author.. but you sir are the KING GOAT on the Cliff.

You horny bastards..

I stopped believing around 7, because Mom had me help her wrap presents... lol.

Tara and Frosty you're both very pretty.. and Yang, you keep your clothes on.

ANYA!! Happy Birthday you bitch born whore. Have a great one!

I don't know why anyone takes the towels.. I think they're uncomfortable and rough to the skin.. lol. The Soap and Shampoos are cheap and they make my skin feel dry and my hair feel stripped of all oils and softness.. so I don't like those either. I actually bring my own towels and shampoos/conditioners and especially soap.. I like my skin to feel smooth and I like to combine my own scents.. not the hotel's.. lol. Very picky.

Lol. Pervs.. But eh.. one can appreciate talent if the person is cute? Nah.. I still like my Country Music no matter how cute the rapper.

SEC = BCS Champions last five years. Enough said, losers.

Really pretty Dee. You have amazing bone structure.

Happy Thanksgiving! A little late, but eh..

You can't justify growing a mustache? I think creating awareness for a cancer is justifying it enough..

They play non-cupcakes in the loaded SEC conference.. and i wouldn't call Vanderbilt a cupcake, they've much improved. Also, every team in the nation has cupcakes on their schedule, so, blah.

My Husband and his co-workers are doing the Prostate Cancer thing... a whole police stations full of beards/mustaches is a bit weird to see... let's just say, I think it is a good cause, but I won't miss Aaron's beard come December.. lmao.

Ahh, SEC is living large in the BCS Polls.. All the other conferences are loser faces.

Happy Birthday! Robyn!

Happy Birthday Sharon!

Trevor, that is a man-child.. but that's not surprising coming from you.. and I don't think he is cute at all. He's whiny and scrawny and blah.

SIS 13 We entered the store and I looked around. I instantly knew what kind of party we were attending tonight. The only things they had for sale were bathing suits and the usual accessories that go along with spending time near the water. I grimaced, as she held strong to my arm and dragged me over to the female section of the store. She bypassed the one pieces and went for the bikinis that would probably show the most skin and started rummaging for those. I looked around and the

I took the time to read the entire thing. It is disturbing to me that so many adults downplayed the situation when they knew what was going on. That they lied to investigators and made it seem less disturbing, but in fact all of it is disgusting and it just makes me angry. Angry that a group of adults would rather save their own ass and own jobs when the health of young children is at stake... Joe Paterno may be the most innocent of the group, but his incomplete action still led to abuse. He may never face jail time, but I'm glad he got sacked.

I don't know if I could stop myself in order to wait for further evidence to arise. I would probably say something immediately to the proper outside authorities and let them do the investigation. Usually these types of people are doing more than just molesting children... they are keeping nasty files on their computer or doing something else. If they aren't then something else will be there, a parent's suspicion or something. These things aren't as quiet as people believe. I think the innocence of a child that is being molested/abused outweighs the individual's legal innocence and status. It is a weighted decision. Nothing good can happen by being silent, but a lot of bad can happen if you speak up, but it still has to be done. I believe that if the suspicion is there and a source is present then that is enough to take action. If there is nothing there, then there is nothing there, but I would hate knowing that I knew or suspected and did nothing and a predator walks free. If the allegations are completely false and you spoke up, you lose the friendship. If the allegations are true you have saved a child from abuse. If the allegations are false and he is convicted of the crimes against him, then I would feel shitty about the legal system, but all I would be responsible for is telling the police about a possible child abuse relayed to me by a source that I thought was credible. I would be sure to express my concerns about that source if I thought they could be mistaken or malicious in intent. Would it bother me that I played a part in an innocent person being branded as a sex offender and going to prison, yes, it would bother me a lot. All in all though I feel the investigation has to be made. So yes, I would do it. It is not an easy decision and I would not take it lightly.

Happy Birthday (late, I know, I am oblivious). Hope you had a great one!