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[raphy]

As the bumper sticker said: small minds talk about people. Mediocre minds talk about events. Great minds talk about ideas.

I've never seen this board so filled with threads about people talking about themselves.

---dr.M.

Well, that fits me. I'd much rather talk about people or ideas. Events don't interest me at all.

Raphy, man of extremes.

 

[sweetnpetite]

There is a lack of discussion of literary substance currently, though I note that many of our contributors have achieved literary success this year so someone is doing something right. The rest of us can look on with envy, jealousy, fear - or simpy try to emulate their success.

Wills.

I think that good thinking leads to good writing. For many writers, *everything* they say, think or do is a part of that. Just my 2cents on why this may be.

More on topic:
I have noticed that many new members when they stumble in asking there silly 'newby' questions (not knowing that it's been answered ad nauseum and just looking for a little help) or posting a strong oppinion when they have fewer than 50 posts, that many of these posters recieve a sort of 'hazing' and either run away scared to death by what they see or stick around and eventually become well loved by all.

I was actually going to post a thread on that topic a week or so ago, but I didn't want to stir up bad feelings as I thought it might be a bad time, and people would get defensive and so forth.

It's nice having a place to discus intellectual matters, but on the other hand, the first rule of pollite conversation is the one that we *always* and *continually* break here, and is a big reason for many of the hurt feelings and so forth:

"Never discuss politics or religion amoung friends"

So what is the solution? Do we avoid these topics, do we suck up our hurt feelings, or do we alow ourselves to be hurts? I guess we each have to decide for ourselves what our course of action will be.

Doesn't quite adress the hazing though. I'm still not completely sure what this is all about.

 

[Mysteryjj]

Hi

dr. M,

Part of the reason stems from the flow of patrons to the AH. Nothing wrong with that. The other part seems to be no definition on what is appropriate material to be posted in the AH. It would now seem more than ever this is a light material"Genral board" or "Playground" Not a place to chat it up with your favorite Authors.

I have noticed many of the thoughtful posters disipating as well and I can't blame them. I know I am a pain in the ass poster, like a duck taking the comments for fun. And I am not liking the AH as of late. Why would a real heart felt poster wish to post anything that is intelectual? That would be a waste of breath lately.

Can any one tell me what, the three word story has to do with talking to your favorite Authors?

I don't post here often, lurk more than post, plus I work weird hours, night shifts and the like. But things like the three word story are good brain excercises, they make people think of a response. I haven't contributed to it yet, but find some of the follow on phrases impressively intelligent when you compare them with the kind of thing you'd find on the GB or Playground.

I think there's only so much to say to your favourite author before you'd both get bored with it, a little light relief and brainwork seems fine to me.

 

[fifty5]

Damn. Missed that. That's just the kind of thread I like to trample. I mean participate in meaningfully.

1. Scroll down to the bottom of the index page, look bottom right

2. Pick one of the later pages. Right now, tony's biodiesel thread is on page 3 (near the bottom).

f5

 

[sweetnpetite]

That was just increadably beautiful and amazing. Wow.

I have read much of what has been posted in this thread. This is just my own little view, you may take it or leave it, or perhaps just consider it.

To me the AH has become a place to make friends. All kinds of friends and they have all contributed to the happiness I find in my life.

Some friends here are extremely scholarly, or have precice minds. They have contributed to my craft by starting & responding in serious threads on technical or stylistic issues.

Some friends here are extremely political & they have helped in my life, by opening my eyes to other view points & takes on things.

Some freinds here are silly. They have contibuted laughter and smiles to my life. After some of what I have lived through, an honest open smile is worth it's weight in gold some days.

Some of my friends here flirt. Some subtly, some outrageously, and many shades in between. They too have helped my craft. How you might ask, well simply put they provide an idea of others. We are mostly authors and mostly authors of the erotic. In our characters we may one day try to write a flirtation scene. Perhaps the character will be as subtle as Sub joe, as sweet as Mindy, as fun as Tatelou, as no nonsense as pops or as up front as Des & the Mrs. And where will I draw inspiration to write this character? My own experience is drastically limited. Yet here, in words, I have seen so many different styles.

As a writer, it is incumbant upon me to draw upon evry resource avialable to breathe life into my characters. What better resource than other writers? As a person it is incumbant upon me to live this life and enjoy it as much as I can. What better place than among friends? Here at the AH I can develop my craft, by asking serious technical & stylistic questions and paying atention to the input of other writers. I can develop myself, by taking in the wide range and breadth of knowledge & opinion expressed. And i can laugh at a good joke, smile at a silly thread or blush with some of the flirting.

Old AH. New Ah. Does it really matter? I am among friends & my life is richer in many aspects for those friends. I'll probably never flirt with Doc M., but his honest input on a story has left me feeling as good as I do after sex on occasion. I'll probaly never gain the wealth of knowledge on cluture & other sophisticated tastes Dita has, but when she chooses to share, I do get a glimpse of the richness that is out there. I may never ask Des for technical advice on a piece, but her flirtation is flattring to me & well worth my time. From Lou Lou, Pops, Lucky, Mindy, Rumple, Ogs, Flicka, Sher, and a host of others here I generally will find something in each day I can take away from here that enriches my life.

How much more could any of us ask from an electronic medium?

-Colly

 

[minsue]

That was just increadably beautiful and amazing. Wow.

Yes, it was.

 

[A7inchPhildo]

Re: Hi

I don't post here often, lurk more than post, plus I work weird hours, night shifts and the like. But things like the three word story are good brain excercises, they make people think of a response. I haven't contributed to it yet, but find some of the follow on phrases impressively intelligent when you compare them with the kind of thing you'd find on the GB or Playground.

I think there's only so much to say to your favourite author before you'd both get bored with it, a little light relief and brainwork seems fine to me.

Mystery,

Nice to meet you! If you don't really bite me! Thanks for the reply, I really did not expect someone to reply.


I don't have a conflict with the games really. I have a conflict with the amount of games, and useless threads. The over abundance of games push the real threads off the page making them less responded too.

I just picked out the three word story because it drifted over from the playground. The whole reason the playground was set up was not for unintelligent banter. But to keep the other rooms free of rapid thread changes.

That was back when Lit was a comunity all together. Now it seems each room is it's own comunity. I think this relates back to what the dr. was getting at with the rise in numbers of people.

I too like to remain where I know the crowd. Unfortunately the AH has become all the rooms rolled into one little area. That directly takes a toll on anyone who places a serious thread or information request. Within hours the thread is off to page two because of the repeated posting threads.

 

[Honey123]

I really didn't want to comment on this thread, feeling quite intimated and foolish, but as I continued to read each post, I saw the humor and personality of each one of you emerge.

This thread, though quite serious to some, had me smiling at some of the replies and shaking my head at others.

There is nothing wrong with adding humor to topics. I think this helps people keep from feeling too intimidated to post, like myself. I don't want to feel that I need permission to post a reply, even if it is a little piece of information I may have on the subject and I want to share it with others.

I have enjoyed the AH since I started posting, tending to join in on the bantering and flirting since I work in a very serious environment on a daily basis.

I don't think, and this is my opinion, that anyone meant any harm. Sometimes people just need to sit back and laugh with others who have the same interests and don't really know you or your life.

It's funny, I have sat here reading my reply over and over again, feeling intimidated, feeling silly for hitting the submit button. But, if you are reading this, then I have and I have put myself out there, open to ribbing, to disapproval, to the rolling of eyes, to the comments and remarks that I haven't a clue as to what I am talking about....but then again, isn't that what life is all about?


I consider everyone that I have met here at Lit friends. Each has touched my life in different ways...I would never change that nor walk away from it.

 

[Guest]

Honey, all I could do was smile warmly at your post. I too know the feeling of anxiety before hitting the submit button. Most times I make the right decision .

Perdita

 

[Honey123]

Honey, all I could do was smile warmly at your post. I too know the feeling of anxiety before hitting the submit button. Most times I make the right decision .

Perdita

Thank you P

But right now I have a headache from thinking about it so much!

I hope I made the right decision as well.

 

[spiderman09]

Thank you P

But right now I have a headache from thinking about it so much!

I hope I made the right decision as well.

I hope you don't feel bad at all.. sometimes feelings can get in our ways... I'm sorry that you are feeling this way. I know exactly how you feel.. trust me.. I really do hope that you feel better....
plus remember that you are very unique and outgoing woman... hey, would you like to share and Aspirin ( I do have a bottle sitting on my desk)

 

[Honey123]

You're too sweet, Spidey

Like all things in life, this too shall pass.

But, silly boy, this thread is about the hijacking of threads (i.e. what you are doing!!!)

Reply to the thread - tell us what you felt or feel when you reply to threads. You are what is considered a "newbie" - how do you feel about it?

 

[spiderman09]

You're too sweet, Spidey

Like all things in life, this too shall pass.

But, silly boy, this thread is about the hijacking of threads (i.e. what you are doing!!!)

Reply to the thread - tell us what you felt or feel when you reply to threads. You are what is considered a "newbie" - how do you feel about it?

I'm hijacking your thread... .... how do I feel about replying to threads right now.. I feel sadness... ... but this newbie will grow and learn... I'm still growing and learning...

but check you email...

 

[Guest]

I'm hijacking your thread... .... how do I feel about replying to threads right now.. I feel sadness... ... but this newbie will grow and learn... I'm still growing and learning...

but check you email...

Don't feel sad! With a name like that, I have great affection for you already. I'm the self appointed leader of the Spider Protection Corp. I love 'em!

Honey, your post was great. As I said to Graham in another thread: never, ever worry about saying how you feel at any given moment. You will find that you are not only speaking for yourself, but many others, too, and they will probably be quietly thanking you for saying what you did. What you think and what you have to say has just as much validity as anything anybody else here says or does.

Lou

 

[lewdandlicentious]

Hear hear!

(except for the spider protection corps thing!)

We are all equals, everywhere. Even though some like to think of themselves as better.

Don't bother me none, I know the truth.

Think of it this way, everything you say, means something to someone!

P.S. Well said Colly!

 

[oggbashan]

Hear hear!


We are all equals, everywhere. Even though some like to think of themselves as better.

Don't bother me none, know the truth.

Think of it this way, everything you say, means something to someone!

P.S. Well said Colly!

As a King, I cannot agree that all are equal. That would be lese majestie. However a King is not legitimate unless he is a servant to his people so he should be at the bottom of the heap propping them up.

Og

 

[Guest]

As a King, I cannot agree that all are equal. That would be lese majestie. However a King is not legitimate unless he is a servant to his people so he should be at the bottom of the heap propping them up.

Og

You can be at the bottom of my heap anyday, King Og.

Oops, hijacking with my silly flirting again. Doh!

Oh well, in for a penny...

Hey, Lew, how you doin'?

Lou

 

[lewdandlicentious]

Who me??

What's it gotta do with me??

 

[Guest]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

 

[oggbashan]

If Lewd and I are propping Tate up, why is she on her knees?

Og.

PS. Slapped wrists all round. This is the WRONG thread.

 

[Guest]

If Lewd and I are propping Tate up, why is she on her knees?

Og.

PS. Slapped wrists all round. This is the WRONG thread.

Cos I like it down here?

And, yes, you are right. Oh well, I enjoy living on the edge.

Lou

P.S. Could you please move on from my wrists?

 

[spiderman09]

Don't feel sad! With a name like that, I have great affection for you already. I'm the self appointed leader of the Spider Protection Corp. I love 'em!

Honey, your post was great. As I said to Graham in another thread: never, ever worry about saying how you feel at any given moment. You will find that you are not only speaking for yourself, but many others, too, and they will probably be quietly thanking you for saying what you did. What you think and what you have to say has just as much validity as anything anybody else here says or does.

Lou

Thank you Lou for your reply... Its just that I'm going to a roller coaster of emotions and confusion.... I just need to let it go but is so hard when you can't even sleep at night.... but I always said what I have in my heart...

 

[Guest]

Thank you Lou for your reply... Its just that I'm going to a roller coaster of emotions and confusion.... I just need to let it go but is so hard when you can't even sleep at night.... but I always said what I have in my heart...

Sounds to me like you need some hugs. So, here's some big ones...

*HUGS*

I hope whatever is troubling you and making you sad gets sorted out.

Lou

 

[Mhari]

Late to the party, as ever these days...

Funny, I'd been wondering why I've been feeling less and less desire to read these boards lately, and Dr. M. hit the nail on the head. I'll start to read a thread that seems like it would be interesting, only to encounter massive threadjack. *yawn* Some threadjacks are amusing, I'll admit, and I'll confess to undertaking some serious threadjacking in my time (though never, I think, on the AH). But for the most part, when I hit the threadjacks, I just stop reading.

I'm all for public flirting, talking about ourselves, etc, but there can be too much of a good thing!

~Mhari, here today, likely gone tomorrow! But I'll be back! (she said threateningly)

 

[oggbashan]

Late to the party, as ever these days...


~Mhari, here today, likely gone tomorrow! But I'll be back! (she said threateningly)

As long as that's a promise and you are there to enlighten us when we need enlightenment - please.

Og