OK, Ok, or Okay?

[sr71plt]

"So...are we going to do this, or are you going to come up with another excuse why we can't?"

Excuse me? Can't you/don't you read? I'm happy with all of my stories posted here. Choose one and get on with your intended game. Your judges don't even have to actually read them, of course.

 

[RogueLurker]

"Ok - when you want to propose what you would consider a fair way to judge a writing contest, send me a PM."

I said what I thought would be a fair contest when cloudy first challenged me. Go back and read it.

And, as I said, you don't need me to do your preplanned lynching of me. Have whatever "contest" you want. I have plenty of story choices posted at Literotica. Have at it. In the process, I hope you find some you enjoy, so your little party isn't a complete waste of your time and effort.

I'm not interested in lynching anyone. I'm not sure why you have that impression.

You said three independant judges - I asked you to name some.

I'd recommend that the author choose the story they feel is best representative of their style and skill rather than randomly picking stories from the lists.

 

[sr71plt]

"he comes back with gangbangers"

Sometimes there's one perfect word for the behavior. I use it not only because it fits so well but because I like to see you go all crimson and hopping up and down when I use it.

 

[LadyCibelle]

"he comes back with gangbangers"

Sometimes there's one perfect word for the behavior. I use it not only because it fits so well but because I like to see you go all crimson and hopping up and down when I use it.

Thank you for driving another nail into your coffin, dear.

 

[RogueLurker]

Let me know if you want someone to act as a moderator if you go ahead with the contest. In the meantime, I'm out for a bit.

 

[BlackShanglan]

"it seems rather onerous to ask people you've met in a chatroom to supply a panel of judges who don't use chatrooms."

Ahah, I knew it. I knew your whole world was a chatroom.

No, but by definition, it would be difficult to recruit the non-chatroom-using portion of my acquaintance for the purpose of judging a contest in a chatroom.

(A). I was obviously referring to users of this chat room, not just any chat room. Don't play dumb (horses are smarter than this). (B) Nor did I ask for people I've met in a chatroom to supply a panel of judges. Given the only perceivable avenue to a fair contest (if cloudy had to have her contest for reasons only she knows), I suggested that the site editor, Laurel, would be the only person here remotely possible as a provider of independent judges. Now, I hadn't thought of the possibility that Laurel might not know a single qualified short story judge outside of the chatrooms of this Web site. If that's true, I grieve for Laurel in the emptyness of her life.

I could be wrong, but I suspect that her life might be the richer for having out-of-chatroom friends who prefer not to be dragged into chatroom debates.

But surely you must see what silly stuff this is. Literotica has thousands of registered users who regularly use the chat rooms. You've declared that only one might meet your standards, and she's the site manager of one the busiest sites on the Internet who incidentally wouldn't know you from Saint Ignatius. If you're suggesting that with a mere 245 posts you've already managed to bias every other user of the site against you, I really think that difficulty must be yours to deal with.

My real point was that cloudy's suggestion of a contest was utterly laughable--and I don't for a minute think that she or any of the rest of you didn't know it wasn't a planned lynching--not because of anything remotely related to anything said about comparable writing ability--but because it's typical of how you gangbanger here always do your attacking business.

These attacks are getting dumber and dumber. Soon we'll all fall down with a case of the giggles.

I'm sorry that your circle of acquaintance doesn't appear to hold honesty in particularly high regard. Of course it is always difficult to enter into a group of people whose customs and traditions are different to one's own. Personally, I'd trust Cloudy with a power of attorney, let alone the votes of a story contest. She's an honest person, and she's honest when it costs her. As for me, I can honestly say that if I was called upon to judge or to collect stories, it would never occur to me to be dishonest about it. No one can lie about the quality of a story. The story tells the truth on its own.

 

[sr71plt]

"You said three independant judges - I asked you to name some."

Again you don't seem to understand the meaning of independent. Any I (or you) would name/even remotely know wouldn't be independent. You really don't have the foggiest notion how fair judging of written works is done in the real world, do you?

And again, what is your purpose for needing such a contest? What is it you want to "prove"? I've studiously through three threads made absolutely no comment on my view of the quality of your work--even when, on one thread--I was directly asked to comment on it. Because I was challenged to do so, I read some of your stories and scanned the rest. And still I make no comment on my view of the quality of your work--either on its own merits or in comparison to what I perceive mine to be. (I do admit reposting what you said about your work posted on Literotica--but I make no comment on whether I agree/disagree with that comment.)

As stated, I never once mentioned quality of work on this thread. That's all your ax to grind.

I'm sure you don't care what I think of your work (actually, I'm not sure. Your behavior seems to scream that you want me to comment one way or the other) I've never voted on your work, either up or down. And I certainly don't care what you think of my work.

What, again, is your purpose in all of this if it isn't just to gather around your girlfriends for a good old gangbang?--which, of course, is exactly what it is. It has nothing to do with the content of my stories (or yours).

Hope you soaked your head good in that pool.

 

[sr71plt]

"As for me, I can honestly say that if I was called upon to judge or to collect stories, it would never occur to me to be dishonest about it. No one can lie about the quality of a story. The story tells the truth on its own."

Yes, I've seen Alice in Wonderland too.

 

[BlackShanglan]

"As for me, I can honestly say that if I was called upon to judge or to collect stories, it would never occur to me to be dishonest about it. No one can lie about the quality of a story. The story tells the truth on its own."

Yes, I've seen Alice in Wonderland too.

I'm sorry that your experiences have been so unhappy. I hope that they improve.

 

[cloudy]

"You said three independant judges - I asked you to name some."

Again you don't seem to understand the meaning of independent. Any I (or you) would name/even remotely know wouldn't be independent. You really don't have the foggiest notion how fair judging of written works is done in the real world, do you?

And again, what is your purpose for needing such a contest? What is it you want to "prove"? I've studiously through three threads made absolutely no comment on my view of the quality of your work--even when, on one thread--I was directly asked to comment on it. Because I was challenged to do so, I read some of your stories and scanned the rest. And still I make no comment on my view of the quality of your work--either on its own merits or in comparison to what I perceive mine to be. (I do admit reposting what you said about your work posted on Literotica--but I make no comment on whether I agree/disagree with that comment.)

As stated, I never once mentioned quality of work on this thread. That's all your ax to grind.

I'm sure you don't care what I think of your work (actually, I'm not sure. Your behavior seems to scream that you want me to comment one way or the other) I've never voted on your work, either up or down. And I certainly don't care what you think of my work.

What, again, is your purpose in all of this if it isn't just to gather around your girlfriends for a good old gangbang?--which, of course, is exactly what it is. It has nothing to do with the content of my stories (or yours).

Hope you soaked your head good in that pool.

Who are you addressing here? You're quoting roguelurker, but replying as if you thought it was me.

Early onset Alzheimer's, perhaps?

 

[sr71plt]

"I'd recommend that the author choose the story they feel is best representative of their style and skill rather than randomly picking stories from the lists."

My "style" is to try to have something fresh (especially in relationship to my other work) in each story I write. So, any would be fine, thanks.

You do remember, though, that I named specific ones in three different categories already, right? I keep fully responding to your demands and challenges and you keep deciding I haven't. This isn't really about any contest, is it?

The technique of you gangbangers is so typical.

 

[sr71plt]

"Who are you addressing here? You're quoting roguelurker, but replying as if you thought it was me."

Right. Sorry. There are so many of you gangbangers in play it's hard to keep track of you all. Maybe if you didn't all foam at the mouth you wouldn't all look so alike.

The what's your purpose question fits you to a T, though, cloudy. You keep harping on it--and, again, reposting questions and challenges that I have already directly and fully responded to. Again, it isn't about a contest at all, is it?

 

[cloudy]

"Who are you addressing here? You're quoting roguelurker, but replying as if you thought it was me."

Right. Sorry. There are so many of you gangbangers in play it's hard to keep track of you all. Maybe if you didn't all foam at the mouth you wouldn't all look so alike.

You're mistaking a little amusement at your expense with upset, but it's all good. Keep going.

 

[Recidiva]

"I'd recommend that the author choose the story they feel is best representative of their style and skill rather than randomly picking stories from the lists."

My "style" is to try to have something fresh (especially in relationship to my other work) in each story I write. So, any would be fine, thanks.

You do remember, though, that I named specific ones in three different categories already, right? I keep fully responding to your demands and challenges and you keep deciding I haven't. This isn't really about any contest, is it?

The technique of you gangbangers is so typical.

Gangbangers R Us.

We're all paid by the post.

By THEM.

 

[cloudy]

Gangbangers R Us.

We're all paid by the post.

By THEM.

shhhhhhhh

 

[Recidiva]

shhhhhhhh

You're just jealous I get paid more. Maybe when your post count is as high as mine.

 

[DeeZire]

I really can't understand the undercurrent of wanting to be unprofessional about your writing here.

SR - your quote from earlier in the thread. And then you come up with that messed up sentence from Grandma's Necklace, which I posted but you never replied to? Plus the gems you've dropped in your posts? (I loved the one quoted a while back that sounded like Borat-speak.)
As a casual observer, it appears the point of this thread is; when a self-proclaimed authority on a subject proves by example that he has no proficiency in the subject he's claiming authority over, it puts the self-proclaimed authority in the position of looking like a pompous ass. I'm sure you are no such thing, so perhaps you could prove it, OK?
I read your story and Cloudy's, and that was proof enough that your writing skill doesn't match your bluster. I admit that I'm a sloppy, awkward writer (person too, actually.) Could you admit the same? If not, perhaps you could look in the dictionary for the word that describes your delusion.
I want to stop following this thread, but it has that irresistable car-wreck quality to it, and I just can't look away. Well, I can, actually, since it's dinner time.

 

[sr71plt]

"no proficiency in the subject"

Sure, if we're talking "no proficiency." As your only goal is to tear me down and make me lose control at least as much as you all have, there would be no utility in discussing this at all, now would there be? I'm not worried about my proficiencies. More of the gangbanger "technique." I don't take it personally.

And, yes, I wondered when you all would get around to gangbanging my stories too. Well past the limits of control now, aren't you? Ho hum.

 

[sr71plt]

Wouldn't it be a scream if I was being paid by the Web site by the post as well. Scouries claims to be collecting royalties on a contract with the site. Wouldn't it really be interesting if I was getting paid as a shill too? Just to make you all quiver like towers of indignant Jell-o.

 

[Recidiva]

Wouldn't it be a scream if I was being paid by the Web site by the post as well. Scouries claims to be collecting royalties on a contract with the site. Wouldn't it really be interesting if I was getting paid as a shill too? Just to make you all quiver like towers of indignant Jell-o.

The only thing I'm quivering with is laughter, really.

You really shouldn't believe everything you read.

 

[sr71plt]

"You're mistaking a little amusement at your expense with upset, but it's all good. Keep going."

Oh look, we're twins.

 

[Whisky7up]

I wondered when you all would get around to gangbanging my stories too. Well past the limits of control now, aren't you? Ho hum.

All? That's some imagination you have there.

I think you need medical help.

 

[sr71plt]

Sorry, you misinterpreted (although I could see how you would). It isn't "you all," it's "you all." I live in the American South now and have acquired that expression. I certainly didn't mean it to be inclusive.

So, you're not one of the ones who will now move on to tear at my stories themselves in hopes of upsetting me? If not, good on ya. It's always interesting when the pack starts to go really viscious.

(And I'm sure the gangbangers here intend me to need medical attention. The intensity and what they will stoop to on a chat board is truly phenomenal. Get them face to face in your living room and they'll be downright human--but get them on a chat board under an assumed name and--wow--there should be a way of bottling all of that negative energy and nastiness.)

 

[Recidiva]

Sorry, you misinterpreted (although I could see how you would). It isn't "you all," it's "you all." I live in the American South now and have acquired that expression. I certainly didn't mean it to be inclusive.

So, you're not one of the ones who will now move on to tear at my stories themselves in hopes of upsetting me? If not, good on ya. It's always interesting with the pack starts to go really viscious.

vicious or viscous?

viscious isn't really a word.

Maybe you could produce a source, though.

 

[sr71plt]

"Maybe you could produce a source, though."

A source? Why sure. It's called babysitting for the visiting granddaughters all day and just having gotten them to bed.

Thanks for the nit-picking. I'm sure it made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.