I C U THAR, person stalking Tallz. I don't let people say shit about my friends.
We're catching up to you. ;D
Monday, 28 June 2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
A Rather Important Announcement
OK, so, after two months of thought, I've come to my final decision.
I am turning away from flaming and frolicking towards the realms of the Con Critter instead.
Before any of the lurking Twitards have a spasm at the idea that they 'pushed me' towards it, I'd like to say now that no one else has influenced this. I've dealt with much worse, much more intelligent Anti-Flamers and haters than you, and I probably will in the future, too. The cause of all this comes directly from this thread:
http://forum.fanfiction.net/topic/61196/20977112/1/
The Christmas of 2009 was a day of goodwill, where I would give constructive criticism to ten of the worst stories on the site, handpicked by forum members themselves. I had no say in what was chosen; I had to take what I was given. On the day, I completed my task, and all was good. Later, the feedback came in, and with a sigh, I opened it, expecting my usual wave of hatemail.
What I read, instead, was gushing thanks for what I'd said, and asking me to help them personally.
This surprised me. Previous CC attempts had left me with a bad taste in my mouth, due to the authors treating me like I was little more than an old piece of gum on their shoe. Why, then, were people being different now?
While that question was never answered, it also didn't bother me. I replied to the PMs of the people I'd reviewed, and sat back, feeling strange.
Feeling good.
At that point, I began to think over the reasons why I flamed in the first place. To help? Sure. For a bit of fun? Maybe.
...Because I could?
And so I've been running these questions in my head for two months. I've not flamed anyone properly since Christmas, which is unusual for me. During that time, the LU grew in popularity, and was eventually pushed into the spotlight by the Twilight fandom. I've received more hatemail in this last month than in my entire time on FFnet . I could have replied to all the PMs like I used to: sarcastic and with an edge of forced arrogance. However, taking my CC feedback into account, I tried responding to people in a calm and civil manner instead.
Several people who started the conversation screaming at me have ended up apologising profusely and now understand exactly what the LU is about. I think that has finalised my decision to stop flaming.
I've not left flaming completely, though. I will have my off-days, as do we all. I will still flame on occasion, but until further notice, I will be classing myself as concritter, harsh or otherwise. I still think flaming is an effective way of reviewing...I just don't think it's for me anymore.
I'm still going to be my usual self socially. The only thing that's changed is my reviewing ways.
Hope I didn't cause too many heart attacks.
;D
George~
I am turning away from flaming and frolicking towards the realms of the Con Critter instead.
Before any of the lurking Twitards have a spasm at the idea that they 'pushed me' towards it, I'd like to say now that no one else has influenced this. I've dealt with much worse, much more intelligent Anti-Flamers and haters than you, and I probably will in the future, too. The cause of all this comes directly from this thread:
http://forum.fanfiction.net/topic/61196/20977112/1/
The Christmas of 2009 was a day of goodwill, where I would give constructive criticism to ten of the worst stories on the site, handpicked by forum members themselves. I had no say in what was chosen; I had to take what I was given. On the day, I completed my task, and all was good. Later, the feedback came in, and with a sigh, I opened it, expecting my usual wave of hatemail.
What I read, instead, was gushing thanks for what I'd said, and asking me to help them personally.
This surprised me. Previous CC attempts had left me with a bad taste in my mouth, due to the authors treating me like I was little more than an old piece of gum on their shoe. Why, then, were people being different now?
While that question was never answered, it also didn't bother me. I replied to the PMs of the people I'd reviewed, and sat back, feeling strange.
Feeling good.
At that point, I began to think over the reasons why I flamed in the first place. To help? Sure. For a bit of fun? Maybe.
...Because I could?
And so I've been running these questions in my head for two months. I've not flamed anyone properly since Christmas, which is unusual for me. During that time, the LU grew in popularity, and was eventually pushed into the spotlight by the Twilight fandom. I've received more hatemail in this last month than in my entire time on FFnet . I could have replied to all the PMs like I used to: sarcastic and with an edge of forced arrogance. However, taking my CC feedback into account, I tried responding to people in a calm and civil manner instead.
Several people who started the conversation screaming at me have ended up apologising profusely and now understand exactly what the LU is about. I think that has finalised my decision to stop flaming.
I've not left flaming completely, though. I will have my off-days, as do we all. I will still flame on occasion, but until further notice, I will be classing myself as concritter, harsh or otherwise. I still think flaming is an effective way of reviewing...I just don't think it's for me anymore.
I'm still going to be my usual self socially. The only thing that's changed is my reviewing ways.
Hope I didn't cause too many heart attacks.
;D
George~
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Bringing Sexy Back
So I finally got the little Sexy Dance .gif working again! Wait for the music to start on my blog and then watch him dance! :D
(srsly, he dances in time)
This calls for a celebration.
*eats m&m's*
(srsly, he dances in time)
This calls for a celebration.
*eats m&m's*
Breaking my own Rules. D:
I said I wouldn't do this again, but I feel the need to address one last comment.
And then I won't do it again.
I swear!
:(
Anyway, thank you, Lola, for giving me the benefit of the doubt. Much appreciated. Feel free to drop by the LU forum for a chat and a cup of pixel tea. It would be a delight to get to know you better.
George~
And then I won't do it again.
I swear!
:(
Anyway, thank you, Lola, for giving me the benefit of the doubt. Much appreciated. Feel free to drop by the LU forum for a chat and a cup of pixel tea. It would be a delight to get to know you better.
George~
Monday, 15 February 2010
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Quotation Pickle
I received this comment:
"This sentence on your profile cracks me up: I flame on Fanfiction.net, where some of the internet's stupidest people go to 'write'.
Oh, it doesn't crack me up because it was funny or you are cool, but because you are talking about the internet's stupidest people, yet you don't even know how to use single quotations correctly. Who would have thought you were talking about yourself?! Oh, did you not realize? Single quotations are only used within dialog or quotation marks. Also, the period should be before the end quotation mark. Should I go on with your pathetic writing and tear it apart like you do for everyone else? It would be my pleasure . . . no?"
Sorry, my dear, but over in the magical land of Britain, we DO use single quotation marks like that, and so I am correct. You are correct about the period outside of the quotations, but unfortunately for you, that was written nearly two years ago. I have since improved, I was just too lazy to change it. ^^
Next time you want to call me out on mistakes, do your research. :)
"This sentence on your profile cracks me up: I flame on Fanfiction.net, where some of the internet's stupidest people go to 'write'.
Oh, it doesn't crack me up because it was funny or you are cool, but because you are talking about the internet's stupidest people, yet you don't even know how to use single quotations correctly. Who would have thought you were talking about yourself?! Oh, did you not realize? Single quotations are only used within dialog or quotation marks. Also, the period should be before the end quotation mark. Should I go on with your pathetic writing and tear it apart like you do for everyone else? It would be my pleasure . . . no?"
Sorry, my dear, but over in the magical land of Britain, we DO use single quotation marks like that, and so I am correct. You are correct about the period outside of the quotations, but unfortunately for you, that was written nearly two years ago. I have since improved, I was just too lazy to change it. ^^
Next time you want to call me out on mistakes, do your research. :)
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Rush
Can be found at: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5329222/1/
There are several things missing from this. One would be originality. Another would be punctuation, as well as developed, realistic characters. Good description and the ability to use the enter correctly seemed to have been left off the list, too. Finally, any actual skill in writing isn't present, either.
The b.itch you describe in the first paragraph is, without a doubt, a complete and utter Mary-Sue. Let's take a look at the overly elaborate description of the w.hore, shall we?
large hot pink eyes]
So she’s an albino now, is she?
surrounded those bright eyes.]
You seem to have ‘Meyer syndrome.’ How many times does your audience need to hear about someone’s eyes?
Once.
Rainbow glitter was scattered all over her face,]
I can image her getting ready on a night out.
Makeup? Check!
Hair? Check!
Glitter?
–faceplants a bowl of glitter-
Check!
it sparkled whenever the bright lights hit her.]
You’ve used the word ‘bright’ already. Repetition is boring.
It was a little too short for the man’s tastes,]
But of course, he’s still going to want to f.uck her anyway.
but the style gave her a seemingly innocent aura.]
Mate, that is beyond corny. “Well, she has t.its like Jodie Marsh, but hey! Dem purple hairs be hiding that fact!”
Her body and clothing were far from innocent; her body was so sinfully sexy that she should’ve been arrested for being so fine. Her breasts were large, probably a triple D cup. Her waist wasn’t tiny, nor was it large. Her hips were clearly defined, giving her an hour glass figure.]
And now she’s Lara Croft. If you’re going to give her great stonking melons, give her a body that will look natural with her enormous chest. If not, she’ll just be disproportioned. Holding that chest up with such an small waist is not physically possible without horrendous backache.
All her curves were in the right places,]
But of course! What Mary-Sue wouldn’t be perfect?
and her ex-boyfriends told her that her ass seemed to go on FOR DAYS.]
First Lara Croft, now J-Lo? And also, how would the character viewing her know about her ex-boyfriends? Stick to one viewpoint, dips.hit.
Her tight, bright pink leather short shorts showed how long her legs were,]
Again, way too perfect. Where is this t.art’s flaws, damn it?
The tight lemon yellow tank top she wore had a deep v-neckline, showing off her generous cleavage.]
Read: watch how her t-shirt strains across her chest, as if a deflated yellow balloon had an extra-large grapefruit inside it.
The outfit hugged her curves, and showed off her sexy body. Her outfit was sexy,]
You’ve used sexy three times in this paragraph. Are you a lesbian?
Actually, you have her make out with a girl later on. You are definitely a lesbian.
but not slutty because she totally wasn’t a slut.]
And because this character TOTALLY isn’t a self-insert fantasy for you.
The man’s mouth began to water and dirty thoughts of him and the young woman flashed through his mind. Maybe he could get her to spend the night with him at a love hotel, without telling his wife; after all what she didn’t know wouldn’t hurt her right?]
Yep, definitely a self-insert. You’re so desperate for some action you get off over anime characters?
Personally, I don't know how you thought this piece of s.hit was a good idea. The characters are poorly developed and, at a guess, are going to be shallow. The guy arrested is over the top EBUL, with no character except for the fact that he's EBUL. Oh, and of course he's stupid enough to walk into a bar when there are Wanted pictures up of him. You know, because drug lords really don't take any precautions whatsoever.
The lead is already such a Mary-Sue that they should change the definition of it to 'that b.itch in Rush.' Not to mention that the first paragraph would crush someone easily. The enter key is there for a f.ucking reason, d.ickwad. Use it.
Another thing that p.isses me off, apart from your god-awful lead, is the changes in tense and breaking of the fourth wall.
her day…err…night job.]
Who is going to hear that? The 'err' is unnecessary.
Don’t forget that he is also wanted for exploiting child pornography]
Who are you talking to there?
For those of you that are not aware, sweeper is a fancy name for a bounty hunter.]
Thanks for breaking the flow for me, a.sshole.
Overall, this is a steaming pile of c.rap. The characters have no depth -- they're all shallow and Sue-ish or sterotyped -- the grammar is awful, with commas and other pieces of punctuation missing everywhere, and the paragraphs are so big and retarded you could beat your teacher to death with them. It's repetitive, boring, and predictable. Delete it, for everyone's sake.
But you have girls making out it in. That's cool. I'll give you brownie points for that. ;)
George
LU~
There are several things missing from this. One would be originality. Another would be punctuation, as well as developed, realistic characters. Good description and the ability to use the enter correctly seemed to have been left off the list, too. Finally, any actual skill in writing isn't present, either.
The b.itch you describe in the first paragraph is, without a doubt, a complete and utter Mary-Sue. Let's take a look at the overly elaborate description of the w.hore, shall we?
large hot pink eyes]
So she’s an albino now, is she?
surrounded those bright eyes.]
You seem to have ‘Meyer syndrome.’ How many times does your audience need to hear about someone’s eyes?
Once.
Rainbow glitter was scattered all over her face,]
I can image her getting ready on a night out.
Makeup? Check!
Hair? Check!
Glitter?
–faceplants a bowl of glitter-
Check!
it sparkled whenever the bright lights hit her.]
You’ve used the word ‘bright’ already. Repetition is boring.
It was a little too short for the man’s tastes,]
But of course, he’s still going to want to f.uck her anyway.
but the style gave her a seemingly innocent aura.]
Mate, that is beyond corny. “Well, she has t.its like Jodie Marsh, but hey! Dem purple hairs be hiding that fact!”
Her body and clothing were far from innocent; her body was so sinfully sexy that she should’ve been arrested for being so fine. Her breasts were large, probably a triple D cup. Her waist wasn’t tiny, nor was it large. Her hips were clearly defined, giving her an hour glass figure.]
And now she’s Lara Croft. If you’re going to give her great stonking melons, give her a body that will look natural with her enormous chest. If not, she’ll just be disproportioned. Holding that chest up with such an small waist is not physically possible without horrendous backache.
All her curves were in the right places,]
But of course! What Mary-Sue wouldn’t be perfect?
and her ex-boyfriends told her that her ass seemed to go on FOR DAYS.]
First Lara Croft, now J-Lo? And also, how would the character viewing her know about her ex-boyfriends? Stick to one viewpoint, dips.hit.
Her tight, bright pink leather short shorts showed how long her legs were,]
Again, way too perfect. Where is this t.art’s flaws, damn it?
The tight lemon yellow tank top she wore had a deep v-neckline, showing off her generous cleavage.]
Read: watch how her t-shirt strains across her chest, as if a deflated yellow balloon had an extra-large grapefruit inside it.
The outfit hugged her curves, and showed off her sexy body. Her outfit was sexy,]
You’ve used sexy three times in this paragraph. Are you a lesbian?
Actually, you have her make out with a girl later on. You are definitely a lesbian.
but not slutty because she totally wasn’t a slut.]
And because this character TOTALLY isn’t a self-insert fantasy for you.
The man’s mouth began to water and dirty thoughts of him and the young woman flashed through his mind. Maybe he could get her to spend the night with him at a love hotel, without telling his wife; after all what she didn’t know wouldn’t hurt her right?]
Yep, definitely a self-insert. You’re so desperate for some action you get off over anime characters?
Personally, I don't know how you thought this piece of s.hit was a good idea. The characters are poorly developed and, at a guess, are going to be shallow. The guy arrested is over the top EBUL, with no character except for the fact that he's EBUL. Oh, and of course he's stupid enough to walk into a bar when there are Wanted pictures up of him. You know, because drug lords really don't take any precautions whatsoever.
The lead is already such a Mary-Sue that they should change the definition of it to 'that b.itch in Rush.' Not to mention that the first paragraph would crush someone easily. The enter key is there for a f.ucking reason, d.ickwad. Use it.
Another thing that p.isses me off, apart from your god-awful lead, is the changes in tense and breaking of the fourth wall.
her day…err…night job.]
Who is going to hear that? The 'err' is unnecessary.
Don’t forget that he is also wanted for exploiting child pornography]
Who are you talking to there?
For those of you that are not aware, sweeper is a fancy name for a bounty hunter.]
Thanks for breaking the flow for me, a.sshole.
Overall, this is a steaming pile of c.rap. The characters have no depth -- they're all shallow and Sue-ish or sterotyped -- the grammar is awful, with commas and other pieces of punctuation missing everywhere, and the paragraphs are so big and retarded you could beat your teacher to death with them. It's repetitive, boring, and predictable. Delete it, for everyone's sake.
But you have girls making out it in. That's cool. I'll give you brownie points for that. ;)
George
LU~
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